Best Gluten-Free Restaurants in the Upper East Side in New York City

Last updated February 2025

  • (68)
    1427 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10028
    $$ • Bakery, Cafe
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Bagels, Bread/Buns, Breakfast Sandwiches, Pizza, Cookies & more

    Featured review snippet "GF pizza by the slice with lots of different toppings to choose from."
  • (418)
    162 safety ratings
    785 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10065
    $$ • Pan-Asian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sushi, Dumplings, Fried Rice, Noodles, Lo Mein & more

    Featured review snippet "This establishment is undoubtedly a hidden gem in New York City for gluten-free dining."
  • (16)
    1291 1st Ave., New York, NY 10021
    $$ • Restaurant
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Salad, Dessert

    Featured review snippet "my go-to spot when i don't bring lunch to work. it's always nice eating somewhere not worrying about cross contact as a celiac"
  • (8)
    3 safety ratings
    66 E 55th St, New York, NY 10022
    $ • Quick Service Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Rice Bowls, Salad

    Featured review snippet "Great salads and they handled the food correctly"
  • (88)
    21 safety ratings
    122 E 57th St, New York, NY 10022
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Pancakes, Burgers, Fries, French Toast & more

    Featured review snippet "Separate celiac safe menu but make sure to tell server you have celiac and need your food prepared with new gloves on a clean surface."
  • (17)
    17 safety ratings
    225 E 60th St, New York, NY 10022
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Burgers, Ice Cream, Salad, Dessert

    Featured review snippet "Very knowledgeable about celiac and cross contamination!"
  • (18)
    5 safety ratings
    40 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019
    $$$$ • Japanese Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Soy Sauce, Sushi, Beer

    Featured review snippet "Would 100% reccomend as a fancy meal out and safe for coeliac."
  • (11)
    6 safety ratings
    67 Central Park West, New York, NY 10023
    $$$$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Toast

    Featured review snippet "Great food,well labeled menu, knowledgeable staff"
  • 9. Up Thai

    (19)
    5 safety ratings
    1411 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10021
    $ • Thai Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Curry, Pad Thai

    Featured review snippet "Lots of gf options marked on the menu and knowledge about cross contamination!"
  • (10)
    8 safety ratings
    1484 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10075
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Pizza, Dessert, Cheesecake, Cocktails & more

    Featured review snippet "They have gluten free starters, pasta, pizza and dessert."
  • (5)
    3 safety ratings
    170 E 81st St, New York, NY 10028
    $$$ • Italian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta

    Featured review snippet "Amazing! Such a classic NY spot, and amazing homemade GF safe pasta."
  • (5)
    5 safety ratings
    1140 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10065
    $$ • Sushi Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Soy Sauce, Sushi

    Featured review snippet "They were very knowledgeable of celiac and had GF soy sauce"
  • 13. Goodsugar

    (3)
    3 safety ratings
    1186 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10021
    $ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cookies, Muffins, Waffles, Dessert

    Featured review snippet "Almost everything is gf (The burrito wraps have gluten but are not made in house)."
  • (4)
    4 safety ratings
    1099 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10022
    $$ • Pizza Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Cakes, Dessert, Pizza

    Featured review snippet "They have cauliflower gf crust pizzas, AND most of their pasta sauces can be made gluten free."
  • (13)
    4 safety ratings
    833 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10065
    $ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Pasta, Soup, Salad, Brownies

    Featured review snippet "Gluten Free, Vegan and freshmade!"
  • (4)
    2 safety ratings
    58 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019
    $$ • Indian Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "Nearly the entire menu is gluten free with a few exceptions and they are knowledgeable about those."
  • (6)
    2 safety ratings
    117 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta

  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    1 E 55th St, New York, NY 10022
    $$$$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Burgers, Sandwiches, Dessert

    Featured review snippet "Incredible experience from start to finish."
  • 19. Maman

    (3)
    3 safety ratings
    1424 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10028
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sandwiches

    Featured review snippet "Didn’t get to try the gf bread."
  • 20. Nightly's

    (3)
    2 safety ratings
    1496 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10075
    $$ • American Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Beer

    Featured review snippet "Someone who works there clearly has Celiac and knows what’s up."
  • 21. Calexico

    (5)
    3 safety ratings
    1491 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10075
    $$ • Mexican Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tortillas, Tacos

  • 22. Cafe Luka

    (4)
    2 safety ratings
    1317 1st Ave. A, New York, NY 10021
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Grilled Chicken, Sandwiches, Fries, Pasta, Pizza & more

    Featured review snippet "The workers understand the severity of cross contamination and told me that a good amount of celiacs come by."
  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    1000 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10021
    $$$ • Italian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "The staff are incredibly well trained and understand the ins and outs of preparation for Celiacs."
  • (11)
    10 safety ratings
    1439 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10021
    $$ • Thai Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Noodles, Soup

    Featured review snippet "I’ve been here 2 times as a celiac and not gotten sick!"
  • (17)
    7 safety ratings
    Fifth Avenue at Central Park South, New York, NY 10019
    $$$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sandwiches, Scones, Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "I went for afternoon tea and had the GF tea."
  • (5)
    1100 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10028
    $ • Bakery
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cookies, Dessert

    Featured review snippet "We ordered a variety of cookies for a Christmas party and we’re able to also get a GF selection of the same treats."
  • 27. Toloache

    (3)
    2 safety ratings
    166 E 82nd St #2b, New York, NY 10028
    $$$ • Mexican Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tacos

    Featured review snippet "So many safe gluten free options!"
  • 28. Mangia

    (2)
    2 safety ratings
    50 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Wraps

    Featured review snippet "They have great gluten free wraps"
  • 29. Acadia

    (2)
    101 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019
    $$$ • Mediterranean Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert

    Featured review snippet "Staff were very knowledgeable about gluten and cross-contamination."
  • (4)
    2 safety ratings
    57 W 58th St, New York, NY 10019
    $$$$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "More modern take on the typical steakhouse experience and our waiter was extremely knowledgeable about my dietary restrictions (celiac)."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    1382 1st Ave., New York, NY 10021
    $$$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta

    Featured review snippet "Pasta can be replaced with gf penne, food is amazing, lovely people work there:)"
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    1480 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10075
    $$ • Mediterranean Restaurant, Bar
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "They don’t have a dedicated gf menu or kitchen, but they do a nice job with options and will speak with the kitchen to address any questions."
  • 33. Hanabi

    (2)
    2 safety ratings
    1450 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10021
    $$ • Japanese Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Soy Sauce, Sushi

    Featured review snippet "Server was knowledgeable about gluten free options, and they brought out a bottle of tamari with my meal."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    119 E 60th St, New York, NY 10022
    $ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sandwiches, Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "Delicious gluten-free bread available for sandwiches that were chocked full of meat!"
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    37 E 60th St, New York, NY 10065
    $$$$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta

    Featured review snippet "They offer GF pasta options with a variety of their sauces!"
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    1400 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10021
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "Very helpful staff and tastiest food i have ever tasted"
  • 37. Lezzet

    (2)
    2 safety ratings
    132 E 61st St, New York, NY 10065
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Fries

    Featured review snippet "Dedicated GF Menu, understood celiac. Babaganoush to die for."
  • (2)
    232 E 64th St A, New York, NY 10021
    $$ • Hamburger Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Burgers, Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "There is no dedicated gluten free fryer BUT the burger is so big I couldn’t have eaten fries anyways."
  • (2)
    23 E 74th St, New York, NY 10021
    $$$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Risotto, Pasta, Dessert, Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "Our server presented the menus and told us everything that was gluten free or could be made gluten free and double checked with the kitchen when I was doubtful."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    200 Spring St, New York, NY 10012
    $$$$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta

    Featured review snippet "Excellent restaurant and knowledgeable about celiac disease."
  • 41. Tacombi

    (2)
    2 safety ratings
    202 E 70th St, New York, NY 10021
    $$ • Mexican Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tacos

    Featured review snippet "No-nonsense taco place with good atmosphere!"
  • 42. Daniel

    (2)
    2 safety ratings
    60 E 65th St, New York, NY 10065
    $$$$ • French Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Cocktails, Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "They were very good about insuring no cross contamination once I said I was celiac."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    993 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10021
    $ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Smoothies, Sandwiches, Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "Not dedicated and yet I found it very safe."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    958 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10021
    $$ • Creperie
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Crepes, Dessert, Sandwiches

    Featured review snippet "All savory crepes are on buckwheat crepes that are GF! Enjoyed the bec 😋"
  • (6)
    4 safety ratings
    232 E 58th St, New York, NY 10022
    $$$ • Indian Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "the staff were so accommodating and knowledgeable about my celiac disease and the service was fab."
  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    1409 York Ave, New York, NY 10021
    $ • Bagel Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bagels, Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "Kossars has the Best GF bagels!!! Soooo Yummy"
  • 47. Benihana

    (6)
    3 safety ratings
    47 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019
    $$$ • Japanese Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sushi

    Featured review snippet "When we sat down, I told our waitress I was celiac and she provided me with a GF menu."
  • (6)
    3 safety ratings
    E 72nd St, New York, NY 10021
    $$$$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "Nice place for pit stop during central park visit, many choices on the menu can be served gluten free"
  • (5)
    3 safety ratings
    1260 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10065
    $ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Pizza

    Featured review snippet "Very good GF pizza. Knowledgeable staff and excellent service."
  • (1)
    1561 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10028
    $ • Ice Cream Shop
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt, Gelato, Dessert

    Featured review snippet "Does not serve GF cones, but the staff knows exactly what celiac is and can tell you all about their amazing high-quality gelato that will just have you coming back for more."
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