The Lower East Side has been gentrifying for long enough that it now has opinions about its own gentrification. The delis and dumpling counters that made it worth the trip have mostly given way to natural wine bars, and natural wine bars, it turns out, are not automatically better at labeling their food. There are no spots on this list yet, but our guides to breakfast and brunch, bars, and fine dining cover what's worth knowing, and the neighboring guides for Little Italy and Nolita are good places to keep looking.
Updated Oct 6, 2026
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Chinese
Several dishes are clearly marked gluten-free and staff are knowledgeable, with positive recent reviews highlighting safe experiences and menu flexibility. Fried items are not celiac-safe due to a shared fryer.
Several dishes are clearly marked gluten-free and staff are knowledgeable, with positive recent reviews highlighting safe experiences and menu flexibility. Fried items are not celiac-safe due to a shared fryer.
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The safest gluten-free spots in NYC — a few hand-picked places in your inbox each week.