CleanPlate Rankings
Top Gluten-Free
Restaurants
Midtown / New York
Several menu items are marked gluten-free and staff can accommodate, but diner experiences with staff knowledge and cross-contact are inconsistent.
Greenwich Village / New York
Spring Cafe Aspen offers a wide variety of clearly labeled gluten-free options and flexible substitutions, but repeated diner reports highlight inconsistent staff knowledge and several recent cross-contact incidents, including a severe reaction.
Midtown / New York
EJ's offers a wide range of gluten-free diner classics with clear menu labeling and staff willing to accommodate, but cross-contact risk is elevated for griddled items and fried foods, as protocols and equipment vary by shift and crowd level.
Flatiron / New York
A few menu items are labeled gluten-free, including a rice noodle soup, but overall gluten-free handling and staff protocols are not well documented.
Upper East Side / New York
Several gluten-free labeled pasta and sushi options are available, but protocols for gluten handling and cross-contact are not well documented.
Hell's Kitchen / New York
Staff is generally knowledgeable and some menu items are marked gluten-free, but recent errors with gluten-free orders and lack of dedicated fryer raise concerns for sensitive diners.
Richmond District / San Francisco
A few clearly labeled gluten-free options are available, but most of the menu is not gluten-free and protocols for handling are not well documented.
Lower East Side / New York
Some gluten-free options are available and a few items are labeled, but protocols and staff knowledge are not well documented.
Greenwich Village / New York
Clear gluten-free labeling and flexible menu with GF flatbread crust and salads, but protocols for cross-contact are not well documented and diner experiences are inconsistent.
Park Slope / New York
Gluten-free buns for burgers and GF beer are available, but options are limited and there is no dedicated fryer.
Williamsburg / New York
Gluten-free bread and banana bread are clearly labeled and popular, but diner experiences with cross-contact and staff knowledge are inconsistent.
Williamsburg / New York
Several gluten-free options are available and some menu items are marked, but protocols and staff knowledge are not well documented.
Marina / San Francisco
Gluten-free noodles are available and can be selected for any ramen, but broths are not gluten-free and protocols are inconsistent.
Brooklyn Heights / Brooklyn
Several menu items are labeled gluten-free and many others can be adapted, but protocols and staff handling are not well documented; one diner reported possible illness, so experiences may vary.
Midtown / New York
Vito's offers gluten-free Sicilian-style pizza by the slice with clear menu labeling and many positive reviews about taste and staff care, but cross-contact risk is above baseline due to shared prep space and storage practices.
Queen Anne / Seattle
Gluten-free items are clearly marked and some staff are helpful, but options are limited and staff knowledge and communication about allergies can be inconsistent.
Upper East Side / New York
Menu items are clearly marked gluten-free and staff are generally knowledgeable, but diner experiences are inconsistent with several recent reports of getting sick, indicating above-average cross-contact risk.
Greenwich Village / New York
Several menu items are labeled gluten-free and substitutions like GF bread are available, but reviews consistently report high cross-contamination risk, especially from a shared fryer and inconsistent staff knowledge.
Williamsburg / New York
Gluten-free buns and lettuce wraps are available and clearly marked, but cross-contact risk is significant and staff knowledge varies by visit.
Outer Sunset / San Francisco
Several naturally gluten-free salads, dips, and sides are available and labeled, but most mains include pita or lavash and gluten-free handling is not well documented.
Greenpoint / New York
Menu items are clearly labeled gluten-free and several sandwiches and bentos can be made gluten-free, but a shared fryer means fried items marked GF are not celiac-safe.
SoMa / San Francisco
Most dishes can be made gluten-free on request and staff are accommodating, but protocols and ingredient handling are inconsistent and not fully understood.
Greenpoint / New York
Several gluten-free options are clearly labeled on the menu, but reviews note a lack of dedicated fryer and some cross-contact issues, making it best for less-sensitive gluten-free diners.
Noe Valley / San Francisco
Several menu items are labeled gluten-free or can be modified, but fryer and prep practices create notable cross-contact risk for sensitive diners.
Outer Sunset / San Francisco
Menu offers many gluten-free labeled items, but the restaurant explicitly warns that cross-contamination is possible and not safe for celiac; recent reviews note loss of dedicated fryer and inconsistent safety.