Restaurants

Gluten-Free-Friendly Chicago Restaurants

Welcome to Gluten Free Nosh’s Chicago restaurant list!

There are so many great restaurants in Chicago, with an increasing number of gluten-free options. This list focuses on restaurants in the city, as opposed to the suburbs, as I’m most familiar with them. I’ve included restaurants that have gluten-free menus and restaurants that easily handle gluten-free requests. Before you eat at a restaurant, please discuss your dietary needs with a manager to make sure the kitchen can safely accommodate your special diet.

This is a work in progress. If you have suggestions of gluten-free-friendly restaurants to add, please leave a comment below or email me at editor(at)glutenfreenosh.com

This page is no longer being actively updated. The last update was July 2016.

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Near North, River North, Gold Coast, Streeterville

Near North, River North, Gold Coast, Streeterville

American Girl Café

• WaterTower Place, 835 N. Michigan Ave., 2nd floor, Chicago, 877-247-5223 (Near North)
  GF menu
  Every detail here is carefully thought out, from the booster seats for dolls to the gluten-free menus for brunch, lunch and dinner.

Big Bowl

• 60 E. Ohio St., Chicago, 312-951-1888 (Near North)
  6 E. Cedar St., Chicago, 312-640-8888 (Near North)
  215 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire, 847-808-8880
  1950 E. Higgins Rd., Schaumburg, 847-517-8881
  GF menu
  Big Bowl’s gluten-free menu includes pad Thai, kung pao chicken and other Chinese and Thai entrees.

Chicago Q

• 1160 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, 312-642-1160 (Gold Coast)
  GF menu
  Urban barbecue in the heart of the Gold Coast, with smoked Kobe brisket and ribs served with artisanal house-made gluten-free sauces.

Coco Pazzo

• 300 W. Hubbard St., Chicago, 312-836-0900 (River North)
  This sophisticated spot serves delicious, authentic Tuscan cuisine in a refined serving. While there is not a gluten-free menu, they offer gluten-free pasta and are happy to make GF accommodations.

Cocoro

• 668 N. Wells St., Chicago, 312-943-2220 (River North)
  From Japanese noodles and teriyaki to sushi, this Japanese spot offers a gluten-free menu if you call ahead.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

• 25 E. Ohio St., Chicago, 312-329-9463 (Near North)
  Extensive gluten-free offerings with steaks, chops, sides and more.

Fogo De Chao

• 661 N. La Salle St., Chicago, 312-932-9330 (River North)
  Most of the items at this Brazilian steakhouse are gluten-free, including the meats, sides and the Brazilian cheese bread.

Frontera Grill

• 445 N. Clark St., Chicago, 312-661-1131 (River North)
  Knowledgeable staff can accommodate gluten-free requests at Frontera Grill, as well as at the more sophisticated Topolobompo.

Go Roma

• 848 N. State St., Chicago, 312-252-9946 (Gold Coast)
  GF menu
  Quick-serve Italian spot with gluten-free pasta.

Hub 51

• 51 W. Hubbard St., Chicago, 312-828-0051 (River North)
  GF menu
  River North hot spot has extensive gluten-free menu with tacos, pulled chicken nachos, sushi and salads.

Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

• 60 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, 312-379-5637 (Near North)
  GF Menu
  Gluten-free menu features steak, seafood and, of course, stone crab.

Karyn’s Cooked

• 738 N. Wells St., Chicago, 312-587-1050 (River North)
  This gourmet vegan restaurant offers many health-conscious gluten-free options.

Lou Malnati’s

• 439 N. Wells St., Chicago, 312-828-9800 (River North)
  Plus many other city and suburban locations
  Offers a crustless deep-dish pizza with a sausage base as a gluten-free option.

M Burger

• 161 E. Huron St., Chicago, 312-254-8500 (Streeterville)
  5 W. Ontario St., Chicago, 312-428-3548 (River North)
  Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Ave., mezzanine, 312-867-1549 (Streeterville)
  Tiny spot specializes in hamburgers, which can be ordered without the buns. Fries are cooked in dedicated fryer.

Maggiano’s Little Italy

• 516 N. Clark St., Chicago, 312-644-7700 (River North)
  Suburban locations too.
  The chef will come to your table and discuss gluten-free and allergy-free options, including gluten-free pasta.

Mity Nice Bar & Grill

• 835 N. Michigan Ave. (mezzanine level), Chicago, 312-335-4745 (Near North)
  GF menu
  Tucked behind Foodlife in Water Tower Place, Mity Nice has a supper-club feel with burgers and sandwiches on GF buns (plus GF rolls for the table), as well as oven-roasted turkey and broiled Lake Superior whitefish.

Nacional 27

• 325 W. Huron St., Chicago, 312-664-2727 (River North)
  GF menu
  Most of the entrees, and all of the ceviches, at this modern Latin restaurant are gluten-free.

Naha

• 500 N. Clark St., Chicago, 312-321-6242 (River North)
  A sophisticated restaurant with California and Mediterranean influences, Naha has a range of gluten-free options, as well as gluten-free crackers and bread.

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro

• 530 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 312-828-9977 (Near North)
  Five Chicago area locations
  GF Menu
  P.F. Chang’s is very allergy-aware and serves its gluten-free items on specially marked plates. They use wheat-free soy sauce and cornstarch to make gluten-free Chinese dishes.

Pizzeria Uno

• 29 E. Ohio St., Chicago, 312-321-1000 (Near North)
  GF menu
  Uno’s Pizza is a Chicago classic and a tourist fave. Gluten-free menu includes a GF thin-crust pizza.

Quartino

• 626 N. State St., Chicago, 312-698-5000 (River North)
  GF menu
  This Italian restaurant and wine bar has a small-plates concept, including a GF menu of salumi, spuntuni, formaggi and more.

Shaw’s Crab House

• 21 E. Hubbard St., Chicago, 312-527-2722 (Near North)
  GF menu
  This stately Chicago classic is a good choice for fresh seafood in a sophisticated setting. Plus, there’s gluten-free soy sauce for the sushi.

Weber Grill

• 539 N. State St., Chicago, 312-467-9696 (River North)
  GF menu
  From the folks who invented the Weber Charcoal Kettle Grill, the restaurant serves up charcoal-seared burgers on gluten-free buns.

Wildfire

• 159 W. Erie St., Chicago, 312-787-9000 (River North)
  Five Chicago-area locations
  GF Menu
  Wildfire is serious about gluten-free, with gluten-free pizza, steaks and chops baked in a wood-burning oven. They even serve gluten-free chocolate chip cookies and flourless chocolate cake.

Lincoln Park and Lakeview

Lincoln Park and Lakeview

Adobo Grill

• 215 W. North Ave., Chicago, 312-266-7999 (Old Town)
  GF menu
  Upscale Mexican restaurant. Guacamole is prepared tableside and served with gluten-free jicama “chips,” since the tortilla chips are not gluten-free.

Bobtail

• 2951 N. Broadway Ave., Chicago, 773-880-7372 (Lakeview)
  At this ice cream parlor, the servers happily accommodate requests to scoop ice cream from unopened containers, to avoid cross-contamination.

Boka

• 1729 N. Halsted St., Chicago, 312-337-6070 (Lincoln Park)
  A sophisticated restaurant with contemporary cuisine. The chef easily accommodates gluten-free and allergy-free requests.

Café Ba-Ba-Reeba

• 2024 N. Halsted St., Chicago, 773-935-5000 (Lincoln Park)
  GF menu
  Spanish tapas restaurant good for groups, with gluten-free cold tapas, hot tapas, brochetas, paella and desserts.

Cassava

• 3338 N. Clark St., Chicago, 773-857-3039 (Lakeview)
  Gluten-free South American cassava (tapioca) rolls and empanadas. The cafe offers free delivery — the rolls and empanadas are delivered frozen so they can be freshly baked at home or before an event.

Chicago Diner

• 3411 N. Halsted St., Chicago, 773-935-6696 (Lakeview)
  GF menu
  Meat free since ’83, this longtime vegetarian spot serves up a gluten-free menu.

Five Guys

• 2368 N. Clark St., Chicago, 773-883-8930 (Lincoln Park)
  2140 N. Clybourn, Chicago, 773-327-5953 (Lincoln Park)
  The hamburgers without buns are gluten-free, as are the handcut fries cooked in a dedicated fryer. If you are allergic to nuts, don’t set foot in the place, as peanuts are everywhere.

Francesca’s Restaurants

• Mia Francesca, 3311 N. Clark St., 773-281-3310 (Lakeview)
• Francesca’s on Taylor, 1400 W. Taylor St., 312-829-2828 (Little Italy)
• Francesca’s on Chestnut, 200 E. Chestnut St., 312-482-8800 (Gold Coast)
• Plus other city and suburban locations

GF Menu

A gluten-free menu is available at all of the Francesca’s restaurants. Lively Italian restaurants great for groups, with gluten-free quinoa linguine.

Karyn’s Fresh Corner Cafe

• 1901 N. Halsted St., Chicago, 312-255-1590 (Lincoln Park)
  This gourmet vegan restaurant serves only raw foods, prepared in innovative ways. Gluten-free options noted on menu.

Marcello’s, A Father & Son Restaurant

• 645 W. North Ave., Chicago, 312-654-2550 (Lincoln Park)
  2475 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, 773-252-2620 (Logan Square)
  GF Menu
  Gluten-free pizzas are prepped in a dedicated area and cooked on parchment paper so they don’t touch the oven. Toppings are kept separate to avoid cross-contamination.

Milt’s Barbecue for the Perplexed

• 3411 N. Broadway, Chicago, 773-661-6384 (Lakeview)
  Most of the food at this kosher barbecue restaurant is gluten-free. Tasty barbecued chicken, beef ribs and more with GF sides including fries and brisket baked beans. Eat up, it’s good for you — 100% of proceeds go to area charities. GF options noted on main menu.

Mon Ami Gabi

• 2300 N. Lincoln Park West, Chicago, 773-348-8886 (Lincoln Park)
  100 Oakbrook Ctr., Oak Brook, 630-472-1900 (Suburbs)
  GF menu
  French bistro with a full gluten-free menu, warm gluten-free baguettes and thin, crispy pommes frites, or fries, cooked in a dedicated fryer upon request.

Pei Wei Asian Diner

• 2709 N. Elston Ave., Chicago, 773-687-0290 (Lincoln Park)
  GF menu
  The quick-serve Asian format here is a mercy for families with antsy children. Also a mercy: Pei Wei’s gluten-free menu and its ability to accommodate many allergies.

Perennial Virant

• 1800 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, 312-981-7070 (Lincoln Park)
  Perennial Virant showcases local flavors and ingredients in a farm-to-table concept. Owners are very accommodating and allergy aware.

Swirlz Cupcakes

• 705 W. Belden St., Chicago, 773-404-2253 (Lincoln Park)
  Swirlz always has a selection of gluten-free and vegan cupcakes. They are extremely careful when baking gluten-free to avoid any cross-contamination.

Vinci

• 1732 N. Halsted St., Chicago, 312-266-1199 (Lincoln Park)
  GF menu
  Italian restaurant, close to Steppenwolf, serves gluten-free pasta with rice ziti and your choice of sauces.

Wheat’s End Cafe

• 2873 N. Broadway, Chicago, 773-770-3527 (Lakeview)
  An all gluten-free cafe, serving gluten-free breads, bagels, pastries and coffee on weekdays, plus a small gluten-free brunch on weekends. Wheat’s End Cafe also operates an online store at www.wheatsend.com with gluten-free baked goods.

Wilde

• 3130 N. Broadway Ave., Chicago, 773-244-0404 (Lakeview)
  GF menu
  An Irish pub and restaurant with consistently great food and a substantial gluten-free menu, including burgers with gluten-free buns and gluten-free mac and cheese.

Wishbone

• 3300 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, 773-549-2663 (Lakeview)
  1001 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, 312-850-2663 (Near West Side)
  With its menu of Southern comfort food, Wishbone always ranks as a top family-friendly spot. How nice that it’s allergy-friendly too.

Wicker Park and Bucktown

Wicker Park/Bucktown Logan Square

Club Lucky

• 1824 W. Wabansia, Chicago, 773-227-2300 (Bucktown)
  This Italian restaurant in Bucktown sports a ’40s supper club feel and features gluten-free quinoa spaghetti.

Feast

• 1616 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, 773-772-7100 (Bucktown)
  25 E. Delaware Place, Chicago, 312-337-4001 (Near North)
  Feast’s gluten-free menu features upscale comfort food for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Lula Cafe

• 2537 N. Kedzie Blvd., Chicago, 773-489-9554 (Logan Square)
  Restaurant offers seasonal organic produce and locally sourced food. They easily adapt items to be gluten-free.

Mana Food Bar

• 1742 W. Division St., Chicago, 773-342-1742 (Wicker Park)
  Warm and intimate spot serves global vegetarian fare, with gluten-free options, but not a GF menu.

Edgewater, Andersonville, Ravenswood and Rogers Park

Edgewater, Andersonville, Ravenswood, Rogers Park

Andies Restaurant

• 5253 N. Clark St., Chicago, 773-784-8616 (Andersonville)
  GF menu
  Friendly Mediterranean restaurant now has gluten-free pita and a gluten-free menu. Many vegetarian options, too.

Cookie Bar

• 1746 W. Wilson Ave., Chicago, 773-334-0300 (Ravenswood)
  Find gluten-free cookies, donuts, cakes and more at this entirely gluten-free bakery in Ravenswood. Vegan options too. Hours are limited — Thursday, Friday and Saturday from noon to 5pm.

Heartland Café

• 7000 N. Glenwood Ave., Chicago, 773-465-8005 (Rogers Park)
  This long-time health-conscious hangout easily adapts many items to be gluten-free.

Lady Gregory’s

• 5260 N. Clark St., Chicago, 773-271-5050 (Andersonville)
  GF menu
  A sibling of Wilde, Lady Gregory’s offers sandwiches, burgers and even flatbread made on gluten-free bread in a fun pub environment.

Ranalli’s of Andersonville

• 1512 W. Berwyn Ave., Chicago, 773-334-1300 (Andersonville)
  GF menu
  Gluten-free menu has GF pizza, pasta and even garlic bread. Sandwiches can be made using bread from Rose’s Wheat Free bakery.

Loop

Loop

The Berghoff Restaurant

• 17 W. Adams St., Chicago, 312-427-3170 (Loop)
  A classic Chicago spot, this hearty German restaurant offers some gluten-free items, which are noted on its menu.

Do-Rite Donuts

• 50 W. Randolph St., Chicago, 312-488-2483 (Loop)
  Blink and you might miss this tiny doughnut shop, tucked next to Petterino’s. Go early for their daily fresh gluten-free doughnuts, which are made with separate oil.

Hannah’s Bretzel

• 400 N. LaSalle St., 131 S. Dearborn St., 180 W. Washington St., 233 N. Michigan Ave., 312-621-1111 (Loop)
  Uber sandwich shop with many organic items, including organic smoked turkey. All sandwiches can be made on gluten-free bread.

Jason’s Deli

• 195 N. Dearborn, Chicago, 312-750-1318 (Loop)
  1258 S. Canal St., Chicago, 312-850-0547 (South Loop)
  Plus 7 suburban locations
  Deli sandwiches made on gluten-free bread.

Petterino’s

• 150 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, 312-422-0150 (Loop)
  GF menu
  Next to the Goodman Theatre, Petterino’s is a good option if you are going to a show in the downtown theater district. GF menu has steaks, salads and other offerings.

Roti

• 310 W. Adams St., Chicago, 312-236-3500 (Loop)
  10 S. Riverside Plaza, Chicago, 312-775-7000 (Loop)
  Plus 4 other area locations
  GF menu
  Quick-serve Mediterranean spot offers gluten-free chicken and steak kabobs on gluten-free pita.

West Loop, Greektown, Near West Side, Hyde Park

West Loop, Greektown, Near West Side, Hyde Park

Avec

• 615 W. Randolph St., Chicago, 312-377-2002 (West Loop)
  While there is not a separate gluten-free menu, many of the items from seafood to steaks can be made gluten-free.

The Parthenon

• 314 S. Halsted St., Chicago, 312-726-2407 (Greektown)
  Greektown is great for large groups. The menu of traditional Greek favorites indicates gluten-free and vegetarian items.

Sit Down Cafe

• 1312 E. 53rd St., Chicago, 773-324-3700 (Hyde Park)
  GF menu
  This Hyde Park café has a gluten-free menu featuring sandwiches on gluten-free bread, gluten-free pizza and sushi.

Suburbs

Suburbs

Cooper’s Hawk Winery

• Arlington Heights, Burr Ridge, Naperville, Oak Lawn, Orland Park, South Barrington, Springfield, Wheeling
  GF menu
  Twirl your fork in new gluten-free pasta dishes here, along with an extensive selection of gluten-free beef, chicken, seafood and salads. Dishes are prepared in a segmented section of the kitchen that isolates its utensils and is designated only for gluten-free items.

Da Luciano’s

• 8343 W. Grand Ave., River Grove, 708-453-1000 (Suburbs)
  GF menu
  Da Luciano’s is the granddaddy of gluten-free in Chicago, with the most extensive GF menu in town. Four out of seven of the owner’s children have celiac disease.

Deerfields Gluten-Free

• 25 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, 847-520-0068 (Suburbs)
  Deerfields has a designated gluten-free area in its Schaumburg bakery, where they make GF cookies, cheesecake, brownies and baguettes. You can find the products in Whole Foods, too.

OMG … It’s Gluten Free

• 19810 S. Harlem Ave., Frankfort, 815-469-4900 (Suburbs)
  A 100% gluten free dine-in and carry-out cafe in the southwest suburbs. Many peanut-free items. Awesome brownies.