The Best Restaurants With Gluten-Free Options in Washington, D.C.
With more and more people having food allergies, the restaurant industry has adapted and found ways to provide meals that are free of gluten but full of flavor. D.C.’s dining scene is no exception. In fact, most local restaurants offer at least a few gluten-free alternatives, making it easy to dine out. Some eateries, however, go above and beyond for gluten-free diners, with even pasta and pizza as options. Here are some of the restaurants that have menu items full of taste for those guests with dietary restrictions.
1. Chaia
Cafe, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free
Georgetown’s Chaia offers gluten-free, seasonal plant-based tacos in combinations such as creamy kale and potato, roasted beet and ricotta, or charred green beans with queso fresco. Everyone, not just gluten-free diners, should stop by this light-filled shop and try these tacos.
2. True Food Kitchen
Restaurant, Contemporary, Gluten-free, Vegetarian, Vegan
3. Etete
Restaurant, Ethiopian, Contemporary, Vegetarian, Gluten-free
It’s not normally easy to find Ethiopian injera bread that is gluten-free, preventing some diners from trying one of the most delicious cuisines around D.C. However, the new and improved Etete is solving that problem by providing gluten-free injera on their menus. Use that to soak up the variety of other side dishes that are available, many of which are devoid of gluten. Start with the black eyed pea fritters, and then get a large format platter that includes GF injera and an assortment of sides or build your own with the turmeric chicken, yellow split peas, and more.
4. Dino’s Grotto
Restaurant, Italian, Vegetarian, Gluten-free
5. Firefly
Restaurant, American, Contemporary, Vegetarian, Gluten-free
A longtime favorite, Firefly offers full gluten-free menus for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and brunch. The selection varies from hearty soups and salads to main courses such as shrimp and grits, pot roast, and even a burger topped with cheddar and caramelized onions, all wrapped up in crunchy lettuce. A beautiful restaurant with a large tree inside, Firefly is open for breakfast and dinner on weekdays and brunch and dinner on weekends.
6. Farmbird
Restaurant, Contemporary, Fast Food, Vegetarian, Gluten-free
7. City Tap House
Restaurant, American, Contemporary, Gluten-free, Vegetarian
8. Ocean Prime
Restaurant, Seafood, Gluten-free
You won’t miss the gluten one bit when dining at this upscale seafood-focused spot downtown. Ocean Prime has a separate gluten-free menu that has a lot of the favorites for which the restaurant is known. It includes a custom built shellfish tower, salads, multiple entrées, side dishes, and a sweet ending. All diners are in for a treat here.
9. Legal Sea Foods
Restaurant, Seafood, Gluten-free
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