The US capitol city of Washington, DC should be on any traveler’s bucket list. With dozens of museums and national monuments, it is the best spot to learn about US history and government. However, another reason DC should be on your travel wish list is because of all the great restaurants in the city! DC is a diverse city with tons of delicious eateries, from hole-in-the-wall spots to exclusive, upscale eateries. Best of all, many places in Washington DC are sensitive to customers with dietary restrictions, like gluten intolerance. You can find lots of eateries with gluten-free options, and you don’t have to worry about being limited to one kind of cuisine. Read on for our top ten picks of gluten-free restaurants in Washington, DC.
1. Firefly
Firefly is an all-American favorite in the heart of the country’s capitol. They serve American cuisine with a contemporary twist alongside inventive cocktails and draft beers. Their menu is extensive, with breakfast on weekdays, brunch on weekends, and lunch and dinner every day of the week. Each meal has a gluten-free menu counterpart so no one has to miss out because of dietary restrictions. Gluten-free breakfast and brunch items include frittata, breakfast tacos, and scrambled egg dishes. At lunch, nosh on sandwiches and salads. For dinner, choose from appetizers, small plates to share, charcuterie plates, and entrees like Atlantic sea scallops, a grass-fed burger, and grilled prime strip loin.
Firefly
Address: 1310 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington DC 20036
Website: Firefly
Opening hours: Mon - Thurs: 7am - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 7am - 10:30pm; Sun: 9am - 9:30pm
2. Mellow Mushroom
Mellow Mushroom makes it easy for gluten-free folks to have delicious pizza. Any of their pizzas can be made gluten-free and they offer tons of toppings to choose from, so you’ll be able to create hundreds of topping combinations! Or, choose from their specialty pizzas like barbecue chicken, buffalo chicken, and veggies. Mellow Mushroom is a great choice if you have a party both with and without gluten-free needs because you can get pizzas in three different sizes for individual servings or to share. They also serve calzones, sandwiches, and salads.
Mellow Mushroom Adams Morgan
Address: 2436 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Website: Mellow Mushroom Adams Morgan
Opening hours: Sun - Thurs: 12pm - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 12pm - 12am
3. &pizza
Another popular pizza chain with gluten-free options is &pizza. &pizza specializes in craft pizzas, so you won’t be finding pies with the same quality or ingredients anywhere else. You can craft your own, starting with gluten-free or regular crust, and then layer on the sauces, cheeses, and toppings of your choice. There are also signature pies with pre-set toppings in interesting combinations, like the Hot Honey pizza, drizzled with spicy honey, or the Farmer’s Daughter breakfast pizza.
&pizza Barracks Row
Address: 405 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Website: &pizza Barracks Row
Opening hours: Sun - Wed: 11am - 11pm; Thurs: 11am - 12am; Fri - Sat: 11am - 2am
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4. Ella's Wood Fired Pizza
Posted by Ella's Wood Fired Pizza on Saturday, 22 July 2017
If you want to try out a pizza restaurant that is entirely unique to DC, head over to Ella’s Wood Fired Pizza. Ella’s has been a neighborhood favorite for over 15 years. The menu is Neapolitan-inspired and the wood-fired pizza oven is the heart of the restaurant. The extensive menu includes pizzas in individual or large sizes and they come with gluten-free options and all the toppings you could hope for. If you’re craving other Italian dishes, your’re in the right place: Ella’s also serves pasta, sandwiches, calzones, and small plates to share.
Ella's Wood Fired Pizza
Address: 610 9th St. NW Washington DC 20004
Website: Ella’s Wood Fired Pizza
Opening hours: Mon - Thurs: 11am - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 11pm; Sun: 12pm - 10pm
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5. The Little Beet
If you’re looking for a little lighter meal than pizza and pasta, head on over to The Little Beet, a restaurant that specializes in grain bowls that are healthy and taste delicious at the same time. Menus are seasonally inspired and consist of ingredients that have been sourced locally. Bowls come with a base of rice, quinoa, or greens, and you can top them with a variety of veggies, legumes, meats, and vegan proteins. In addition to gluten-free options, The Little Beet also has dairy-free, soy-free, and vegan options. The Dupont Circle location in DC is open on weekdays making it a great pick for lunch while sightseeing.
The Little Beet
Address: 1212 18TH STREET NW & CONNECTICUT, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Website: The Little Beet
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11am - 9pm (closed on Sat & Sun)
6. Pizzeria Paradiso
Pizzeria Paradiso is known in the DC area as one of the best pizza restaurant chains around. Their menu has delicious pizzas that come in different sizes with options for gluten-free crust. The toppings are traditional, but the combinations they’ve come up with on their signature pizzas will be unlike anything you’ve ever tasted before. The Georgetown location of Pizzeria Paradiso has a cool game room, which makes this a great pick for an extra fun outing. Try your hand at tabletop shuffleboard, video and arcade games, skee ball, and more!
Pizzeria Paradiso Georgetown
Address: 3282 M Street NW, Washington DC
Website: Pizzeria Paradiso
Opening hours: Tue: 5pm - 11pm; Wed - Sat: 5pm - 1 am; Sun 4pm - 10pm (closed on Mon)
7. Pi Pizzeria
Pi Pizzeria strives to make excellent pizza not only with flavors and ingredients, but by treating their employees well, using sustainable ingredients, and giving back to the neighborhood. This is pizza you can feel good about eating! Their deep dish pies are made with a delicious cornmeal crust and the sauce goes on top of the toppings for a delicious switch. If your pizza needs to be gluten-free, opt for the thin crust pizza which is crispy and filling. Make a meal out of it by ordering salads and appetizers to start and rounding it out with a dessert or drink of beer, wine, and cocktails.
Pi Pizzeria - DC
Address: 910 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Website: Pi Pizzeria - DC
Opening hours: Mon - Thurs: 11am - 11pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 12am; Sun: 11am - 10pm
8. il Canale
Posted by il Canale on Sunday, 29 January 2017
Experience authentic Italian cuisine right in Georgetown at il Canale restaurant. The pizza at il Canale is cooked in a wood-fired oven brought over from Naples, so you’ll be getting as close to traditional southern Italian dishes as you can get. Unlike many of the other spots on this list, il Canale serves gluten-free pasta dishes so you can enjoy the ultimate in comfort food without messing up your diet! There are five different delicious pasta meals to choose from. Their extensive menu also includes lots of varieties of pizza, all of which can be ordered gluten-free. The large menu means there is something for everyone, and they also have many wines to perfectly complement your meal.
il Canale
Address: 1065 31st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007
Website: il Canale
Opening hours: Mon - Thurs: 11:30am - 10:30pm; Fri - Sat: 11:30am - 11pm; Sun: 11:30am - 10pm
9. Pizzolis Pizzeria
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Posted by Pizzolis Pizzeria on Saturday, 29 December 2018
If you’re looking for a casual pizza place for dinner, check out Pizzolis Pizzeria. This homey restaurant isn’t fancy, but it serves a wide variety of foods to satisfy whatever you’re craving. From pizza to subs to chicken wings to burgers, they have it all. Their gluten-free options taste just as good as those with gluten, making it easy for folks to share meals or order their own dishes. Best of all, Pizzolis delivers, making it a super convenient option if you’re too tired from sightseeing to go out to dinner. They also have late-night hours on the weekends making it a great pick after arriving late or just staying out at a bar!
Pizzolis Pizzeria
Address: 1418 12TH ST NW, Washington, DC
Website: Pizzolis Pizzeria
Opening hours: Sun -Thurs: 11am - 12am; Fri-Sat: 11am - 3am
10. Fuel Pizza and Wings
Fuel Pizza and Wings is a convenient pick if you’re looking for food that is simple but tasty. They have a huge menu of pizzas with lots of different toppings and options for gluten-free crust. With sandwiches and wings on the menu too, you can order an array of dishes or let everyone pick their own meal. Fuel has options for takeout and delivery, making it easy to get gluten-free meals when its convenient for you!
Fuel Pizza and Wings
Address: 600 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Website: Fuel Pizza and Wings
Opening hours: Mon - Thurs: 11am - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 11pm; Sun: 11am - 8pm
Explore the US capitol city without worrying about your next meal
Traveling in a place like DC where there is so much to see in a limited amount of time, can be overwhelming in itself. The challenge of finding spots that cater to dietary restrictions adds another level of stress to what should be a fun vacation. We hope that this list provides great options around the city for gluten-free foods, whether you want something casual or fancy, healthy or indulgent. Choose one of these spots to fuel up and get back to seeing all the great sights in Washington, DC.
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