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These places have been voted as most celiac friendly in the area by the community. However—as menus, staff, and protocols change, please verify all information before visiting!

Last updated February 2025

  • (32)
    3 safety ratings
    5225 Pooks Hill Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Bread/Buns, Crab Cakes

    Featured review snippet "Was visiting the area, found this gem of a restaurant in Bethesda."
  • 2. Olazzo

    (9)
    3 safety ratings
    7921 Norfolk Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta

    Featured review snippet "I am a very sensitive celiac and I had no issues."
  • (1)
    4930 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta

    Featured review snippet "Very nice and accommodating with GF items."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    8401 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
    $$$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Ravioli, Dessert

    Featured review snippet "There are a lot of gluten-free choices with red meat and paella options."
  • (4)
    2 safety ratings
    5333 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015-2050
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "I told the waiter I was celiac and the sous chef came to speak with me to make sure he understood my needs, although he was knowledgable."
  • (1)
    4611-a Sangamore Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816
    $$ • Pizza Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Gelato, Pizza, Salad

    Featured review snippet "Extensive GF menu - pizza, pasta, salads, chick and fish/seafood dishes etc."
  • (1)
    2666 University Blvd W, Wheaton-Glenmont, MD 20902
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta

    Featured review snippet "They offer gluten free penne and spaghetti!"
  • (4)
    2 safety ratings
    4445 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
    $$$ • Italian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta

    Featured review snippet "Waitstaff are very knowledgeable about Celiac and which menu items are gf (or CAN be gf)."
  • (15)
    14 safety ratings
    1403 Research Blvd, Rockville, MD 20850
    $$$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Steak, Dessert, Sandwiches, Risotto & more

    Featured review snippet "Large gluten free menu (including kids)…hostess and server knew what celiac was…Manager came out to talk to us after we ordered…complimentary gluten free bread!"
  • (1)
    11820 Trade St, North Bethesda, MD 20852
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Gnocchi

    Featured review snippet "The Italian restaurant had good gluten free penne pasta and gnocchi that could be substituted into the pasta/ gnocchi dishes on the menu."
  • 11. L'Ardente

    (7)
    7 safety ratings
    200 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
    $$$$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Dessert

    Featured review snippet "Staff was very knowledgeable of Celiac protocols."
  • 12. Red Hen

    (6)
    2 safety ratings
    1822 1st St NW, Washington, DC 20002
    $$$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta

    Featured review snippet "Our server was knowledgeable and marked up the menu so we knew what was gluten free and what had likelihood of cross contamination."
  • 13. Il Canale

    (87)
    42 safety ratings
    1065 31st St NW, Washington, DC 20007
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Pizza, Focaccia, Beer, Salad

    Featured review snippet "He said they prepare all their GF always separately but always good to let them know to take even extra safe for celiac."
  • (1)
    1073 31st St NW, Washington, DC 20007
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta

  • (5)
    1734 N St NW, Washington, DC 20036
    $$$ • Mediterranean Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "Really nice meal and safe three course meal."
  • (1)
    4747 Bethesda Ave APT A, Bethesda, MD 20814
    Italian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Dessert

    Featured review snippet "We came for dinner and while they don’t have a gluten free menu, our waitress was very knowledgeable about what was gluten free or how items could be modified to be."
  • (1)
    1228 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
    $$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Noodles, Salad, Dessert

    Featured review snippet "Super friendly staff and the server/bartender has a son with celiac."
  • (67)
    32 safety ratings
    4440 Van Buren St, Riverdale Park, MD 20737
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Fries, Bread/Buns, Burgers, Dessert & more

    Featured review snippet "Unfortunately have had some bouts with cross contamination."
  • 19. Modena

    (29)
    20 safety ratings
    1199 H St NW Washington, DC 20005
    $$$ • Italian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Focaccia, Bread/Buns, Steak

    Featured review snippet "Excellent server knowledgeable staff: 3 gluten free pasta options."
  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    4814 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, DC 20007
    $$$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta

    Featured review snippet "They had GF pasta that was delicious and could be substituted for most of the pasta dishes."
  • (2)
    3251 Prospect St NW, Washington, DC 20007
    $$$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta

    Featured review snippet "Delicious meal for both gf and non gf diners."
  • (68)
    36 safety ratings
    650 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001
    $$$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Salad, Cocktails, Dessert, Risotto & more

    Featured review snippet "Seven friends and I visited RPM during the winter 2025 Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week."
  • (1)
    517 Morse St NE, Washington, DC 20002
    $ • Grocery Store
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta

    Featured review snippet "Excellent selection of unusually good, imported Italian gluten free dried pasta."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    1518 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta

    Featured review snippet "Absolutely amazing! Would not miss going here. We loved it."
  • (1)
    5335 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Cheesecake, Burgers, Dessert, Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "Items were marked gluten free on the menu, waiters were happy to clarify if any questions."
  • 26. pie-tanza

    (5)
    4 safety ratings
    2503 N Harrison St, Arlington, VA 22207
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Pizza

    Featured review snippet "The owner is very nice and he and all of his staff understand celiac disease."
  • 27. St. Veg

    (6)
    2 safety ratings
    14929-M, Shady Grove Rd, Rockville, MD 20850
    $ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "Wonderful, almost everything can be made gluten free and everything is vegan!"
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    7000 Maryland 195, Takoma Park, MD 20912
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Dessert

    Featured review snippet "I have celiac and was impressed by how knowledgeable they are about cross-contamination."
  • (16)
    6 safety ratings
    3251 Prospect St NW, Washington, DC 20007
    $$$$ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Toast, Sandwiches, French Toast, Bread/Buns & more

    Featured review snippet "The staff is very knowledgeable about celiac."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    5501 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20011
    $$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Cocktails, Beer, Fries, Cider & more

    Featured review snippet "Staff knowledgeable how to make other dishes gluten free (e.g.burgers without bun, swapping sides) or how others close to GF but not to degree to avoid cross contamination."
  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    1775 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009
    $$$ • Restaurant, Bar
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta

    Featured review snippet "There is risk for cross contamination and they warned me of that."
  • (26)
    5 safety ratings
    1063 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007
    $$$ • Italian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta

    Featured review snippet "I did not get sick and my food was delicious so I was very happy as this was a restaurant I went to before I was diagnosed with celiac and now can enjoy it still!"
  • (110)
    47 safety ratings
    675 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Steak, Bread/Buns, Burgers, Crème Brûlée & more

    Featured review snippet "Staff were so considerate and understanding about coeliac, making sure to point out to me which menu items were gluten free but had a risk of cross contamination and were therefore not safe for me."
  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    465 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta

    Featured review snippet "The staff was very knowledgeable about cross contamination and which options were Gluten Free."
  • (39)
    7 safety ratings
    1418 12th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
    $ • Pizza Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Pizza, Fries, Dessert

    Featured review snippet "As someone with celiac disease, finding delicious and safe gluten-free options can be challenging, but Pizzoli's exceeded my expectations."
  • (1)
    3480 East-West Hwy, Hyattsville, MD 20782
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta

  • (2)
    1357 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Pizza

  • 38. Certo!

    (2)
    2 safety ratings
    2121 P St NW, Washington, DC 20037
    $$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Toast, Risotto, Steak

    Featured review snippet "They were able to make me gluten free chicken Alfredo and it was great."
  • 39. Dal Grano

    (2)
    1386 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Dessert, Ice Cream

    Featured review snippet "The pasta is made fresh, and they offer gluten free pasta."
  • (1)
    15201 Shady Grove Rd #1, Rockville, MD 20850
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta

    Featured review snippet "Gluten free ravioli and penne pasta."
  • 41. I Ricchi

    (1)
    1220 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
    $$$ • Italian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Dessert

    Featured review snippet "Waiter was informed I have celiac after I called to ask about food options, he told me they always have risotto for GF patrons."
  • (1)
    974 Palmer Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001
    $$$ • Italian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta

    Featured review snippet "my celiac family goes here all the time and loves it. had great gluten free pasta and the waiter was able to tell us which dishes were safe and which were not."
  • (1)
    4921 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
    $$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta

  • (76)
    13 safety ratings
    2350 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
    $ • Pizza Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Pizza, Calzones, Beer (Gluten-Reduced), Beer & more

    Featured review snippet "My daughter has Celiac and hasn't had any issues."
  • (11)
    7 safety ratings
    1634 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta

    Featured review snippet "I reserved a table and jotted down my usual spiel about being gluten free and avoiding cross contamination."
  • (5)
    3 safety ratings
    2909 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta

    Featured review snippet "The menu is clearly marked for gluten-free items."
  • (21)
    6 safety ratings
    2112 Pennsylvania Ave NW #102, Washington, DC 20037
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Pizza, Gelato, Dessert, Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "Gluten friendly seems to be available but lots of cross contamination."
  • (4)
    3 safety ratings
    1129 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
    $ • Cafe
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Wraps

    Featured review snippet "When the chef brought out my wrap he assured me that he had used a new cutting board and that there was no cross contamination."
  • (2)
    1100 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta

  • (4)
    2 safety ratings
    11920 Grand Park Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Beer, Cider, Pizza, Dessert

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