Gluten-Free Dining in New York (2025)
Senza Gluten
Italian restaurant · Greenwich Village
Greenwich Village’s fully gluten-free Italian landmark since 2014, with rigorous celiac protocols and classics like lasagna and tiramisu. Celebrated by The New Yorker and The Infatuation, and embraced by the local GF community.
Modern Bread and Bagel
Bakery · Upper West Side
A 100% gluten-free bakery-café reshaping the NYC bagel for celiacs. Hand-rolled, kettle-boiled bagels star by day; Modern @ Night brings pescetarian dinners. Noted by Eater NY and local bagel critics.
Thyme & Tonic
Gluten-free restaurant · Upper West Side
Upper West Side stalwart with a menu built to include everyone: gluten-free, dairy-free, kosher, and largely nut-free. Known for garden-to-glass cocktails and crowd-pleasers like the Nashville hot chicken sandwich.
Postcard
Bakery · West Village
A 100% gluten-free Japanese-inspired bakery from the Nami Nori team, praised by Eater NY. Think chiffon fruit sandos, mochi doughnuts, and chicken katsu sandwiches on improbably soft GF bread.
Posh Pop Bakeshop
Bakery · Greenwich Village
A flamboyant, family-run bakery that’s entirely gluten-free, beloved for towering cakes, brownies, and late-night sweets. Frequently cited by travelers and local outlets for over-the-top, celiac-safe desserts.
Claro
Mexican restaurant · Gowanus
Chef T.J. Steele’s Oaxacan restaurant mills heirloom corn in-house and runs an entirely gluten-free menu, with a mezcal list to match. Michelin-starred and lauded by Eater NY for riveting moles and masa work.
Bistango
Italian restaurant · Midtown East
Midtown Italian favorite with a separate, dedicated gluten-free kitchen and the ability to prepare nearly every dish GF. Long trusted by celiacs; highlighted on reservation platforms and by local press.
For All Things Good Bed-Stuy
Cafe · Bedford-Stuyvesant
A Bed-Stuy molino spotlighting nixtamalized heirloom corn—tlayuditas, tetelas, and tacos—with natural wine. Praised by Eater NY and The Infatuation; a neighborhood hang where masa is the message.
Arepa Lady
Colombian restaurant · Jackson Heights
A Queens icon turned family-run restaurant, celebrated by New York food writers for decades. Corn arepas are naturally gluten-free; staff is helpful about safe choices. A joyous slice of Colombian New York.
Teranga Midtown
West African restaurant · Midtown East
Chef Pierre Thiam’s fast-casual West African kitchen commits to a 100% gluten-free menu built on fonio, jollof, and vibrant stews. Recognized by Condé Nast Traveler; Midtown location remains active.
Risotteria Melotti NYC
Italian restaurant · East Village
East Village risotteria from a Verona rice-farming family, proudly 100% gluten-free. A snug room for bowls of saffron or Amarone risotto and rice-based antipasti, noted by international food media.
Wild
Gluten-free restaurant · West Village
Independent spot devoted to 100% gluten-free pizza and comfort dishes, plus pizza-making classes. A relaxed West Village hub with a loyal neighborhood following and steady press mentions.
