28-05-2025
Boston-area restaurants that accommodate gluten-free diners
Look for the Natick location of this homegrown burrito chainlet to roll out gluten-free homemade tortillas in the coming weeks; soon, they'll introduce the tortillas at each restaurant.
1265 Worcester St., Natick, 508-318-8960,
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The place to go when you need to please a crowd, with salads, bowls, seafood, steaks, and nachos — almost all of 'em available gluten-free. Plus, there's a kids' menu.
336 Moody St., Waltham, 781-899-0297,
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1271 Cambridge St., Cambridge, 617-945-1179,
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Egg sandwich at Bom Dough in Cambridge.
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An affable ale house that caters to gluten-free guests, with modifications for snacks like potato skins, poutine, even lobster-and-bacon grilled cheese and ice cream.
1885 Centre St., West Roxbury, 617-477-3298,
This approachable, something-for-everyone chain offers a gluten-free version of its entire menu; this month, they're also donating a portion of dessert sales to Boston Children's Hospital Celiac Program.
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Chef Jason Santos's
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Fried chicken at Buttermilk & Bourbon.
A favorite of gluten-free social media influencers (yes, this is a thing), sibling Italian restaurants Capo and Prima host gluten-free nights; Prima's is Monday, while Capo's is Tuesday. Most everything on the menus is gluten-free, from meatballs to pasta to arancini.
443 West Broadway, Boston, 617-993-8080, 10 City Square, Charlestown,
Gluten-free pasta plates at Prima.
A barbecue-oriented, comfort-food-focused pub with gluten-friendly options for baby back ribs, beef brisket, pulled pork, and more.
780 State Road, Dartmouth, 774-992-0183,
This North Shore duo, with locations in Beverly and Salem, lives up to its name with husky egg sandwiches, available on gluten-free cheese-and-herb bread.
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North Shore pizza-goers in the know rely on Danvers Pizza for an admirable roster of gluten-free pies with all your favorite toppings, plus gluten-free subs, calzones, and fries. The menu is well-labeled and easy to navigate.
136 Andover St., Danvers, 978-880-7959,
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This Italian stalwart, now celebrating 40 years, has changed with the times to offer a full, pasta-laden, gluten-free lunch and dinner menu.
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This cozy, dedicated gluten-free bakery focuses on bread: fresh-baked and fermented for 24 hours, along with gluten-free provisions like pastas and sweets.
915 Elm St., Manchester, N.H., 603-600-1773,
Chef Ken Oringer is known for his celiac-friendly dishes (he even wrote a
278 Newbury St., Boston, 857-991-1080,
Sip craft sake — gluten-free, made with rice, koji, yeast, and water — alongside gluten-safe cocktails and mocktails. Pop-up food vendors are required to offer both gluten-free and vegetarian choices.
120 N. Meadows Road, Medfield, 508-242-5416,
A Medford favorite, For Pizza lets guests build their own gluten-free pies with safe, house-made dough; there's plant-based pizza, too.
51 High St., Medford, 781-219-3139,
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Ensalada de Remolacha, Puerco Asado, and Pulpo at Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar in Cambridge.
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A Newton staple for gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and Kosher Pareve provisions, including gluten-free challah and sought-after latkes.
547 Commonwealth Ave., Newton, 617-795-2626,
This popular Worcester-based bakery specializes in sweets safe for nut-free, gluten-free, and shellfish-free snackers; now, there's a branch at the Boston Public Market. It's a prime spot for allergy-friendly bespoke birthday cakes, too.
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This doughnut shop serves 12 gluten-free varieties daily, made in a gluten-safe kitchen, in fun flavors like maple bacon and blueberry blast.
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At this North End restaurant, all pasta (except ravioli) has a gluten-free alternative.
125 Salem St., Boston, 857-233-4500,
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Feast on breakfast bowls and gluten-free brioche French toast at this allergy-sensitive diner, with a dedicated gluten-free and meat-free fryer.
906 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617-864-5301,
The menu at this fried chicken and bubble tea destination — which resembles a 1980s arcade game — is more intuitive to navigate than a throwback round of Pac-Man, with a helpful allergy chart and plenty of celiac-safe options, including gluten-free rolls.
324 Walnut St., Newton, 617-433-8882,
The artful poke bowls at this West End Hawaiian takeout spot are crafted in a gluten-free kitchen, which uses tamari instead of traditional soy.
103 Beverly St., Boston, 617-588-0889,
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136 Haven St., 781-942-0001,
Sarah Wade's comfort food restaurants offer gluten-free nights every Monday (Stillwater) and on the first Monday of every month (Sloane's), serving soothing plates like mac-and-cheese and spicy Nashville hot chicken.
197 North Harvard St., Allston, 617-693-8220, 120 Kingston St., Boston, 617-936-3079,
A Porter Square haven for students on a budget, with a long menu of gluten-free alternatives that don't compromise on spice or flavor.
1933 Massachusetts Ave., 617-868-4200,
Another hit from Ken Oringer (Faccia a Faccia), this time with pastry chef Monica Glass, with a
298 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617-395-3125,
A breakfast sandwich at Verveine Cafe and Bakery in Cambridge.
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This is Cambridge's go-to, gluten-free bakery, with a focus on special occasion cakes and cupcakes.
1782 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 857-500-2748,
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