Gluten-Free Restaurants in Nanaimo, BC

“We were a group of three for lunch yesterday. I had been going to Greek restaurants in Vancouver for 40 years before I moved back to Ucluelet. The wonderful experience surpassed all of the past ones with the best authentic lamb souvlaki and tzatziki, exceptional service and welcoming atmosphere I have ever experienced. Huge kudos to a truly destination restaurant.“

“came to this bistro for the first time on March 22, 2025 for a surprise 70th birthday for a family member. Found the setting comfortable, the staff knowledgeable, friendly and the service top notch. Ordered the platter for two and it was so good, the calamari was the best!! Our table numbered 15 people and all food arrived hot and all family was eating at the same time. This bistro is amazing!! As we travel to Gabriola Island fairly often, we will be stopping here for dinner again!!“

“We were just at this place. Great staff. Friendly. Food is amazing. I recommend Ironworks Cafe. Special mention to Renee, really friendly Thank you Rico and Rona“

“LOVE the slapdown!!!! Always fast, always friendly, always kind when it comes to service. And always, always delicious when it comes to food!“

“Oh Happy Bake made four different vegan cakes for our event. Holy moly were the cakes delicious and beautiful! Not only that, but they were wonderful to deal with. I highly recommend.“

“We visited twice the week of May 4-9; both times the food was excellent, fresh and flavorful; the drinks delicious; and the ambiance & service from Jordan and Nicki was outstanding - highly recommend, and if we ever visit Nanaimo again, we will be back to Bar Luna!“

“Such a great restraunt Everything is delicious 😋 highly recommend our favorite pho“

“Definitely one of my favourite coffee shops. I visit regularly- the staff are very friendly and attentive, the atmosphere is always relaxed and welcoming. The coffee is first class!“

“My "go to" restaurant. Last night had the Valentine's day special. Portions were generous and delicious. No room for dessert, so had to take the strawberry cheesecake home for later.“

“Medina was incredibly kind, helpful, and accommodating to our needs and timelines. Made 90 mini cupcakes and a 2 tier wedding cake for us, all vegan and gluten free. Everything tasted incredible and had a wide array of flavours. The wedding cake was gorgeous and the style we wanted. The guests loved the food as did we!“

“the best gluten and dairy free poutine 😍“

“Stopped in at Serious Coffee last weekend while road tripping around the island and honestly wasn't expecting much but the harbor view from the window seats totally sold me. Ordered a maple latte and a breakfast sandwich around 9am on Saturday and both were solid, nothing fancy but well made. The staff behind the counter were friendly and quick even with a line out the door, which I appreciated since we were trying to beat the crowds at the seawall. Parking nearby was easy to find too, so overall a nice little stop before we kept exploring Nanaimo.“

“Very good sushi, friendly staff who accommodate my allergy, and usually very little wait time.“

“Went there for the first time on my birthday. The staff is so welcoming and friendly. Luther was superb in his work, confirmed our dietry preferences and looked for all possible options we could try. He was very well spoken and knows his work well. Made me feel so special on my birthday. Thank you Cactus club for the amazing team you have. And thank you so much Luther for you exceptional service, your patience is worth appreciation and i am big fan of your talking skills. Have wonderful days ahead!!“

“The food was wonderful. This is the best breakfast spot on the island for a vegan! The staff were welcoming and great. The restaurant was busy even an hour after opening. I would recommend the freshly squeezed orange juice and the Jingle Pot
Lots of options for everyone.“

“Best fish and chips ever!! ❤️❤️❤️“

“Writing this review on behalf of all the staff at Tuff City Powersports in Nanaimo. We order our lunch from Sukkho at least 3 days a week and we absolutely love it. Great food, made with love and always consistently amazing. Keep up the good work guys. Highly recommend“

“This by far is the best restaurant in Nanaimo. The lobster and crab ravioli was absolutely amazing - and the service is top notch. Special thanks to Vishal who made us feel so welcome!“

“This is our go to coffee shop! Great cinnamon buns and muffins! Lovely atmosphere and staff!“

“First time trying Noodlebox. I tried their pad thai with chicken (I've eaten many pad thais in Thailand). The flavor was spot on, but the noodle was undercooked. Beansprouts were crispy but there was no chives. :(
The cashier was friendly and the service was quick. Next time I'd like to try their Cambodian jungle curry. Sounds interesting.“

“As an Aussie travelling Canada for the first time, I had never heard of a Nainaimo Bar (I'm so glad I now have!) 🤩 ...Bocca Cafe have a huge selection of both traditional and specialty flavours, though if you're like us and come near the end of the day, be prepared for many of the fancier flavours to already be sold out (proof of how good they must have been!). We ordered the traditional one and a blackberry lavendar - the first was quite sweet, the other more subtle (& my favourite of the two!). I also ordered a Maple Latte 👌I absolutely LOVE that they were all gluten free! 🤩🍁“

“Had a really nice BLT and coffee, great service Thanks“

“our go-to location on the island. nice to be greeted with smiles 😁 always get the spicy peanut bowl, but tried the Cambodian yellow curry today and it was delicious! bits of mango on top so good.“

“Arrived at 2 so had options from the regular and happy hour menu. The street corn dip was fantastic. Combo plates included enchiladas and our favourite dish - Chile Rellenos. Great staff, funky atmosphere and amazing food. Can't wait to come back!“

“This OJ's is always great, the staff are calm even when it is super busy, they always have a smile and the restaurant is never loud with music or sports blaring in the background. We had dietary restrictions and those were met with a smile. My only complaint on this particular day was the server forgot a few things, and I don't like to be 'that person' to remind them and make them feel bad.“

“No service I know the food is good, but I was tired of waiting and left. Nice joke, folks.. You won’t be seeing me again anytime soon I really did like your food though.“