The 14 Best Gluten-Free American Restaurants in Washington
Updated Dec 2025 for accuracy and safety
GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar
1730 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
AccommodatingSome risk of cross-contamination
Trained staff
This was the best cheese toastie I’ve had. Gluten-free bread options and free soup Monday!!!
Busboys and Poets
2021 14th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
AccommodatingSome risk of cross-contamination
Trained staff
The food was amazing, plus they had yummy options for gluten free food and desert as well as everyone else in our group! I got the steak and asparagus salad, which was superb. Friends ordered corn shell taco for GF needs and burger, which they both enjoyed. We ordered deserts too, a bit smaller than I anticipated, but nonetheless delicious. This picture is of their apple pie and ice cream. You could reasonable eat here for around $25, if you only get an entree, less if you only get an appetizer, but I got an entree, drink, and desert and ended up spending about 45 on everything including tip.
Firefly
1310 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
AccommodatingSome risk of cross-contamination
Trained staff
Great tasting and portion for gluten-free breakfast! Staff was friendly and knowledgeable about cross-contamination. They did not make me feel like my questions were an imposition. Gluten-free bread and allocated toaster.
Busboys and Poets
235 Carroll St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
AccommodatingSome risk of cross-contamination
Trained staff
I highly recommend this place—Amazing food! Amazing environment! Amazing people! LOTS of gluten-free friendly and vegan options. 💗
THE GRILL
99 Market Square SW, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
UnverifiedSuggested by the GF community
We dined here with a group of 10. The restaurant is so noisy that I could barely hear people just across the table. The food was delicious, and the service was excellent. I appreciated her knowledgeable they were about gluten.
City Sliders
1529 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
UnverifiedSuggested by the GF community
Cuban sliders on gluten free rolls are excellent
CIRCA at Foggy Bottom
2221 I St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
UnverifiedSuggested by the GF community
Varied menu. Nice wines. Gluten free options.
Clyde's of Gallery Place
707 7th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
UnverifiedSuggested by the GF community
Excellent gluten free options. Safe place to eat without worry. Everything was superb.
Sequoia DC
3000 K St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
AccommodatingSome risk of cross-contamination
Trained staff
A beautiful restaurant with amazing views and delicious food. The staff were very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. Two members of the party are gluten intolerant so this was very helpful. The drinks were also tasty!
Surfside Taco Stand
33 District Square SW, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
UnverifiedSuggested by the GF community
Amazing gluten free options. I had ANDROS burrito bowl. The steak was so tender and the whole meal was super tasty.