The East Village has been announcing its own death since roughly 1985, and yet the rents keep climbing and the restaurants keep opening. A neighborhood this proud of its edge still sends out a lot of menus where gluten-free means a salad or, if you're lucky, a sad note from the kitchen. These are the spots that do better than that. Start with Odo for gluten-free fried food and beer, or try HAGS for another take on gluten-free fried food done right. For more of the neighborhood, our guides cover pizza, breakfast and brunch, and bars, and nearby Lower East Side has its own list.
Updated Oct 6, 2026
Japanese
Entirely gluten-free menu with rice-based dishes and consistently positive reviews from gluten-free diners.
Entirely gluten-free menu with rice-based dishes and consistently positive reviews from gluten-free diners.
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American
Staff are knowledgeable about gluten-free needs and offer gluten-free buns at no extra charge, with recent reviews noting safe experiences and clear menu marking. No dedicated fryer, so fried items are not safe for gluten-free diners.
Staff are knowledgeable about gluten-free needs and offer gluten-free buns at no extra charge, with recent reviews noting safe experiences and clear menu marking. No dedicated fryer, so fried items are not safe for gluten-free diners.
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