Gluten-free in New York

I get many questions about how easy it is to eat gluten-free in New York. New York is a big city filled with diverse dietary requirements, so waiters will not be surprised if you request gluten-free dishes in restaurants. Quite often, there will be a variety of gluten-free dishes on the menu, or the standard dishes can be adapted to suit your needs. However, there are also restaurants and bakeries that are known to be partially or entirely gluten-free. I have made a selection of them for you here.

Eric's Index

1 Eating Gluten-free in New York
2 🍽️ Gluten-free Restaurants
3 🥐 Gluten-free Bakeries
4 🛒 Gluten-free Supermarkets
5 🚶‍➡️ Gluten-free Walking Tour
6 FAQ

Eating Gluten-free in New York

If you have coeliac disease, you may be concerned about whether you can safely eat gluten-free in New York. But I can assure you that this is definitely possible, so there is no need to worry. Many restaurants offer suitable dishes, and of course, there are also dedicated gluten-free spots.

Eric’s Tip: “Just to be sure, don’t forget to always inform the staff that you need to eat gluten-free, especially if you are coeliac.”

🍽️ Gluten-free Restaurants

You’ll be surprised at how many gluten-free restaurants there are in New York. And almost every other restaurant has gluten-free options, so there’s plenty to choose from! I’ve listed some of the gluten-free restaurants, per neighbourhood, below.

Uptown Manhattan

There are several gluten-free restaurants in Uptown:

Pappardella (316 Columbus Avenue)
Lilli and Loo (792 Lexington Avenue)
TAP NYC (267 Columbus Avenue)

Midtown Manhattan

In Midtown, you can find these gluten-free restaurants:

Nizza (630 9th Avenue)
Bistango (415 3rd Avenue)
Friedmans (several locations all over Manhattan, mostly in Midtown)

Downtown Manhattan

For a gluten-free dinner in Downtown, head to one of these restaurants:

Senza Gluten (206 Sullivan Street)
Wild (535 Hudson Street)
Risotteria Melotti NYC (309 E 5th Street)

🥐 Gluten-free Bakeries

It would be a shame if you couldn’t taste a New York bagel, cupcake or donut due to gluten intolerance. Luckily there are a lot of bakeries that also sell their delicacies gluten-free. Here are a few of them:

By the Way Bakery (2440 Broadway and 1236 Lexington Avenue)
Noglu (1266 Madison Avenue)
Modern Bread & Bagel (472 Columbus Avenue, 1427 3rd Avenue & 139 West 14th Street)

🛒 Gluten-free Supermarkets

There are a few supermarkets in New York that offer a great variety of gluten-free products. Definitely check out Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s. Both chains have multiple locations across Manhattan. These supermarkets are not cheap, but you will be able to find anything you need there.

Another great option for gluten-free groceries is Agata and Valentina on East 79th Street and 1st Avenue. They have two locations, located across the street from each other, one of which is gluten-free only.

🚶‍➡️ Gluten-free Walking Tour

On the gluten-free tour, you will be taken to eateries where you can enjoy a gluten-free New York breakfast and lunch. Meanwhile, your tour guide will show you the highlights and hidden corners of Central Park.

Book the Gluten-free Walking Tour here

FAQ

New York has something for everyone: vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten-free as well. There are several restaurants which offer gluten-free options on their menu, as well as a few completely gluten-free establishments.

New York offers a wide range of gluten-free options, including restaurants and bakeries. You might have to travel a bit to get to one, but there are several places you can go for sure.

Yes, there are several places where you can get gluten-free pizza in New York, for example, at the Italian restaurant Nizza in Midtown.