From a 100% gluten-free Italian restaurant in Greenwich Village to bagels that taste like the real thing, these are the New York City spots my gluten-sensitive mom and I trust most.
Highlights
- Where to eat gluten-free in NYC without compromise. From a 100% gluten-free Italian restaurant in Greenwich Village to a kosher Jewish bakery serving bagels that actually taste like the real thing, every spot on this list has been personally tried and tested by me and my gluten-sensitive mom or my NYC-based friends.
- The difference between gluten-free menus and celiac-safe kitchens, and which NYC restaurants meet the higher bar, so you can dine with confidence no matter where your sensitivity falls on the spectrum.
- Where to stay for a girlfriend’s or mother-daughter trip, including a Midtown hotel with a room layout specifically designed so two women can get ready in tandem without negotiating mirror time.
As a food writer, I make it my business to eat well everywhere I go. But traveling with my mom, who has a gluten sensitivity, turned every NYC restaurant meal into a scavenger hunt: scanning menus for hidden wheat, quizzing servers and bracing for the bread basket drop.
So I did what any self-respecting food writer would do: I researched obsessively and ate my way through the Big Apple to find the best gluten-free options for foodies looking to experience New York City without compromise. Here’s where to go.
Quick Picks: 7 Best Gluten-Free NYC Restaurants at a Glance
- Best celiac-safe Italian:Senza Gluten, Greenwich Village
- Best 100% gluten-free bakery:Modern Bread and Bagel, multiple locations
- Best GF bagel:Brooklyn Bagel and Coffee Co. or Modern Bread and Bagel
- Best for groups (mixed GF and non-GF):Friedman’s Restaurant
- Best gluten-free and dairy-free:By the Way Bakery
- Best splurge dinner:Bistango at The Kimberly Hotel
- Best hotel for a girls’ trip:Virgin Hotels New York City
Editor’s Note: The writer was partially hosted.
SheBuysTravel Tip:Always confirm hours and gluten-free protocols directly with restaurants before visiting. For travelers managing celiac disease, communicate your needs clearly to staff and verify preparation procedures on arrival.…