The best gluten-free restaurants in Boston

This hip South End gem serves an assortment of Chinese, Taiwanese, Thai, and Vietnamese dishes, courtesy of the James Beard Award winning chef-owner Joanne Chang. An expansive gluten-free menu is available, with options including chow fun, fried rice, and more dim sum-style items.

Legal's is known for exceptionally fresh fish served in a variety of ways, including wood-grilled, fried and raw. All locations offer a gluten-free menu that includes delicious staples of the regular menu such as clam chowder, fried seafood, cioppino and seafood casserole.

True Bistro is a high-end, fully vegan restaurant that also caters to gluten-free eaters. The menu, which is clearly labeled for those with dietary restrictions, changes seasonally, but look out for offerings like mushroom shepherd's pie, seared broccoli with black garlic bagna cauda, or cucumber spring rolls. Finish with FoMu gluten-free ice cream.

It’s like Chipotle for vegans and vegetarians, and almost entirely gluten-free. Whole Heart Provisions doles out build-your-own takeaway bowls that start with a base of rice, bulgur, arugula, or kale. Pile on the tofu, nuts and veggies (shaved brussels sprouts, cauliflower, smashed cucumbers), then choose a dressing. It's a delicious option for a tasty gluten-free meal on the go.

For 100% vegetarian pizza, Veggie Crust has you covered with homemade dough and high quality ingredients. Even the sauce is homemade. You’ll find standard combinations and innovative pizzas such as paneer Manchurian, curry leaf pesto portabella, or paneer Tikka barbeque, all available on gluten-free crust.

This eclectic cafe maintains multiple locations offering quick, nutritious meals with organic ingredients for vegetarians and vegans. Gluten-free diners are well-served; smoothies, salads and veggie bowls are always made with the freshest ingredients. Staff are friendly and eager to help cater to dietary restrictions.

As a Northern Italian-inspired steakhouse, Davio’s includes a selection of the finest cuts of meat alongside other Italian favorites. A separate gluten-free menu is available for brunch, lunch and dinner at all locations. There are plenty of meat and fish options, plus gluten-free penne, gnocchi and decadent lobster risotto.

Try your hand at local-style candlepin bowling on Sacco's original lanes while noshing on thin flatbread pizzas topped with organic ingredients from local farms and producers. Pizzas are cooked in a wood-fired clay oven, and gluten-free crust is available at no extra charge.

It’s the dream diner for the vegetarian crowd—all of the down-home classics with none of the guilt. The menu is a marvel of meatless innovation. Gluten-free diners can indulge here too, thanks to gluten-free pancakes, gluten-free bread options, and a rotating selection of gluten-free cakes.

One of the city's most popular bakeries, known for indulgent pastries and breads, also offers a full gluten-free menu. Cakes, cookies and other sweet treats are all available, and sandwiches can be made with gluten-free bread. Don't miss the gluten-free triple mousse cake.

El Pelón has been a Fenway mainstay for years. It's popular for  giant burritos and homestyle tacos, but gluten-free diners have plenty of options too. The famous fish taco features corn flour-crusted cod fried in a dedicated gluten-free fryer. Pork enchiladas, fried sweet plantains, and black beans and rice are good gluten-free choices as well.