CleanPlate Rankings
Top Gluten-Free
Restaurants
Chelsea / New York
Gluten-free pasta is available by request, but menu labeling is absent and protocols for gluten-free handling are not well documented.
Outer Sunset / San Francisco
Some gluten-free options are available with staff able to guide choices, but menu lacks clear labeling and protocols are not well documented.
Russian Hill / San Francisco
Menu flexibility with grilled meats and salads may suit some gluten-free diners, but gluten-free handling and labeling are not documented.
Marina / San Francisco
Staff are generally knowledgeable and can guide gluten-free diners to safe options like salads and some sausages, but the lack of menu labeling and high cross-contact risk—especially with fryers—limits reliability for strict gluten-free needs.
Tenderloin / San Francisco
The Buena Vista is best known for its Irish coffee, which is reliably gluten-free and well-understood by staff; food options are limited and not celiac-safe, with no gluten-free menu or protocols documented.
Astoria / New York
Gluten-free soy sauce and some sushi options are available, but menu labeling is absent and protocols for gluten-free handling are not well documented.
Russian Hill / San Francisco
Some gluten-free options are available and staff can be accommodating if notified, but there is no gluten-free menu or clear labeling and staff knowledge varies.
Upper East Side / New York
Some gluten-free options like steak are available, but menu labeling is absent and staff knowledge appears inconsistent, with multiple reports of unclear protocols and occasional gluten exposure.
Lower East Side / New York
Some naturally gluten-free options like tacos (corn tortillas), salads, and chili are available, but there is no gluten-free menu labeling or protocol detail, so handling is not well documented.
SoMa / San Francisco
Some gluten-free options are reportedly available, but protocols and menu labeling are not well documented.
Park Slope / New York
Menu includes salads and grilled items, but no gluten-free bread or clear labeling; gluten-free handling is not documented.
North Beach / San Francisco
Gluten-free options are listed on some third-party sites, but protocols and menu labeling are unclear; evidence for safe gluten-free dining is limited.
Midtown / New York
Staff are generally knowledgeable and there are some gluten-free options, but menu labeling is unclear and options are limited; protocols and cross-contact handling are not well documented.
Tenderloin / San Francisco
Staff can answer gluten questions, but gluten-free options are extremely limited and labeling is unclear.
Outer Sunset / San Francisco
Some naturally gluten-free dishes like seafood and rice are available, but menu lacks gluten-free labeling and protocols are not well documented.
Castro / San Francisco
Gluten-free crust is available and staff can accommodate dietary needs, but menu labeling is unclear and recent gluten-free reviews are scarce, so protocols are not well documented.
Hell's Kitchen / New York
Several salads, sides, and gelato are labeled gluten-free, but most main dishes and pizzas are not, and protocols for gluten-free handling are not documented.
Lower East Side / New York
Some gluten-free choices are available and allergen info is reportedly accessible, but menu labeling is unclear and gluten-free experiences are inconsistent.
Flatiron / New York
Some menu items are labeled gluten-free and staff can accommodate requests, but the kitchen is small and cross-contact risk is noted, especially with shared fryers.
Chelsea / New York
Some gluten-free options are available and staff can suggest modifications, but there is no menu labeling and fryer cross-contact has been reported.
East Village / New York
Some gluten-free options are available and staff can advise, but menu labeling is unclear and protocols for gluten handling are not well documented.
Marina / San Francisco
Menu flexibility allows for gluten-free adaptations, but protocols and labeling are not well documented and gluten-free bread is not listed.
Hell's Kitchen / New York
Corn tortilla tacos are available and staff can identify gluten-free options, but protocols and cross-contact handling are not well documented.
Astoria / New York
Protocols and gluten-free handling are not well documented; menu offers some naturally gluten-free items but lacks clear labeling or recent evidence of strong gluten-free practices.
Mission District / San Francisco
Corn tacos and chips are available and reportedly cooked separately from flour tortillas, but gluten-free protocols and staff knowledge are not well documented.