Gluten-Free Restaurants near La Mesa, CA

“Our waitress today was Maya. She was very attentive! We had a great dining experience today.“

“3/5 for a first timer during restaurant week… the special menu was $50 per person…. we never got any bread with our dinner (and didn’t realize we were left out until we were on dessert)… and, portions were small, so the bread would have been nice, especially for $50… also, the server made us make our food order at the same time as our drinks… personally, i like to have a drink or two before i order my food… so, the service was rushed in that sense… and no one asked me if i wanted a second glass of wine i had the veal and my friend had the lobster ravioli… both tasted decently but, again, small portions… the burrata was amazing and the desserts (tiramisu and lava cake) were pleasant i think i’d like to try again on a night that isn’t as busy, and order off of the actual menu“

“The food the service is amazing. VERY bad experience that little Roma restaurant I should’ve known better that there’s no place like Nonna’s.“

“Everything is delicious, and the place has a great atmosphere!“

“From the manager to the staff....this is why we will be back. oh and the yogurt is delicious too“

“We've enjoyed every roll, every appetizer, every visit. Left this afternoon planning a return trip on Friday.“

“My wife and I eat at Ciccia’s regularly but this is our first review after 4 years. Sorry Francesca and Mario! (In my defense I practically never ever write a review.) We keep coming back for the food, ambiance and hospitality. **We’ve gone 3 times in the last week! The crab gnocchi is my wife’s favorite. I get something different almost every time. Every visit I ask Mario about the specials as I like to sample the beef and/or fish (Branzino!) they prepare in addition to pasta. Try the Tomahawk steak if it’s a special that day (call ahead) and you will be amazed. Too many times we fill up on appetizers like mushroom flan, breaded zucchini, calamari, antipasto, and the choices go on! But that’s what to-go containers are for. So much good food to eat at Ciccias we tend to order too many things. It is simply fun to dine there. Once you’re inside the restaurant area (patio area or indoor area) the ambiance is quaint and cozy. Ciccia’s is not big and it’s always filled, but we never feel like it’s too crowded. The energy is always fun and upbeat. Which makes people stay awhile, so let me recommend getting reservations. We’ve had to wait 10-15 minutes but nothing’s perfect! If you want a breezy quick dinner before going off to an event you may want to go to Ciccia’s on another night. Hospitality is what you would expect of a small Italian restaurant run by the owners. Terrific!! If it’s your first time, read their story on the website before you go. They are bona fide top chefs who followed their dreams to open their own place. What a gem it is tucked inside Barrio Logan. One thing regulars may notice is that staff doesn’t appear to turn over much as I’ve seen the same faces working there for years. I think that reflects well on the restaurant. I don’t take pictures of food very often but last night I did. We stopped by at around 9 just to get dessert and a cocktail. My wife had the ricotta cake with apricot and habanero sauce (wow!) and I had cassata siciliana which is traditional cake from Sicily. Pretty to look at and yes, it’s delicious. They do a good job with making an Old Fashioned, which always pairs well with dessert 😜 Buon appetito!“

“Very popular spot good food minus the onions“

“Great customer service I had the mobile app glitch called in and the manager Claudia helped me will definitely order again“

“Excellent food and the service was splendid.“

“Tastylife™️. Would buy treats again.“

“Came to TNT on the recommendation of a local and holy f*** balls I was blown away. If I had the disposable income I’d buy a private jet and fly to San Diego to eat here once a week and fly home, my carbon foot print would look like a slice of their pizza and I would okay with it cause my belly and soul would be content. Every pizza I have after this will be a disappointment to me.“

“My daughter loves to surprise me with a vegan goodie from here and it's most welcomed! For the past few Mother's Days we had their vegan breakfast box with 5 pastries and a baguette and it was such a treat. My favorite items are the vegan chocolate croissant and strawberry danish. I also loved their vegan pesto feta danish but I haven't seen it on the menu again, would be great if they brought it back. I often get the plain vegan croissants to make breakfast sandwiches but a few times it has had a sweet-ish glaze on top and I wish the plain was consistently savory.“

“Best pizza in the valley!“

“I’ve been ordering meals from Lean Machine for years. I’ve tired a few other meal service companies but no one compares. They’re the only ones that allow you to customize your meals by portion, carb, protein and vegetable choice. They also have great customer service.“

“Just received these as a gift ! Beautiful packaging! Great taste!“

“The food is delicious, flavorful, and authentic. This place offers simple sit down dining in addition to to-go ordering.

Our waiter brought us water, bowls for sharing (we didn't even have to ask!), and a small dessert at the end of the meal. For a place with to-go in the name, this kind of service was unexpected and very welcome.

I didn't see any incentives for leaving a good review, so the 4.9 stars that this restaurant has is well-earned through great food, great prices, and great service.“

“This morning, a delicious espresso drink with half & half and cinnamon (The Raf) and homemade banana walnut bread. You know the rich toasty taste of real walnuts? Once you have baked goods Melissa's way you won't be able to go back to factory mass-produced pastries wrapped in plastic and lacking humanity. Taste the love at Gooseberries! Plus they're so welcoming and fun. On a hot day it feels good (no a.c. but you're essentially outside but in shaded comfort). I love their pickles (you can buy a jar) and Mel's nut butter (oh my Gawd the acai bowl is so good with nut butter)!“

“Great vegan food ☕️🍰🧋💛🧡💙❤️💜“

“Really enjoyed our first visit to Parkhouse. Definitely coming back. Food and drinks were delicious. The service was exceptional“

“So stoked they have vegan rolled tacos! I tried both the potato and the lentil quinoa. Both are delicious, but the lentil quinoa ones blew me away!! 🙌🏽👏🏽👏🏽 They are so flavorful and the tortillas are crispy and crunchy, yet not hard. Also awesome is that they pack everything separately so the food isn’t a soggy mess when you get home. I added vegan sour cream I had at home and topped it with their guacamole, lettuce and salsa. They were heavenly!! I also appreciate that they fry their vegan tacos in a separate fryer. 🙌🏽Also, thank you for not using styrofoam. The containers for the to go orders are compostable made of plant fiber. The place is beautifully decorated, clean, and the staff were very courteous. I will definitely return. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Best eggs benedict I've ever had. It's on a croissant instead of the classic dry English muffin. Homemade hollandaise sauce. Came with both perfectly crispy and seasoned potatoes and with a nice greens salad with a good vinaigrette. We beat the line but it was still a little backed up. Absolutely worth a wait. Shout out to Leon, Dove, Marques, and Manuel for working hard and being so polite during the rush.

Edit to add my husband's gingerbread apple French toast something or other was also to die for. Like, dang. Perfect balance of sweet and salty. Perfectly cooked. Could taste butter. Just phenomenal.“

“My favorite place to go eat when I go visit San Diego. The food it’s delicious and the service is wonderful. ✅😋“

“Truly wonderful Thai food, would eat here often if we were local!“

“Great food specially their pad thai. Servers are nice and very welcoming. Will definitely come back over and over again. I’ve found one of the BEST Thai Restaurant in San Diego“

“I had such a wonderful experience at this Ethiopian restaurant in San Diego! The food was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and full of authentic taste. The customer service was amazing; everyone was so warm and welcoming, and it truly felt like being treated as family. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, which makes it a perfect place to enjoy a meal with loved ones.

If you’re looking for great Ethiopian food with excellent hospitality, this is definitely the place to go. Highly recommend!“

“I had their products before and I was just impressed with them but I bought a mothers day cake i was blown away it was DELICIOUS moist plenty of flavor ( strawberries heart) I recommend it if you're looking a fantastic cake full of flavor a fantastic cake look no more Hans & Harry's is the place 😋“

“Bomb food 🥘 clean dining area good service“

“Very good food 👌 Quick and their senior mini omelet hit the spot!“

“Great vibes awesome food and the service was 👍🏼“

“Christian is hands down the best server ever. Everyone was so very sweet and friendly. Considering there are so many props and decorations, the restaurant is very clean and well kept. Absolutely love this place. My only complaint is that it isn't bigger so I could take more people to dinner with me at a time.“

“Absolutely delicious food, friendly staff, and cozy atmosphere! This place is wonderful“

“These sandwiches are AMAZING! seriously. My fav: ACROBAT !!!!“

“Great place to hang out with great drink, not intoxicating. 👍😊. Great ambiance! Love it! 💖“

“We celebrated my grandma's birthday dinner and she had a great time. It was 7 of us with 7 entrees that were absolutely delicious. Bree our front of the house expert was so awesome and helpful, came at the right times and her recommendations (Mongolian Trio , Korean fried chicken) were 10/10. My grandma left super happy and felt special with her happy birthday song and delicious dessert. 10/10. Recommend!!!“

“The cookies 🍪 are amazing!“

“All the waitresses there are very friendly“

“Good brews and great appetizers. The mini-deep dish pizza 🍕 is great!“

“Because of my PCOS, I have had to really change my diet and go more toward paleo/keto eating. I was really missing baked goods and thought I would give this a try. Got the keto donuts and they were AMAZING. Moist and sweet. No weird texture or lingering aftertaste. Definitely going to come back!! The man at the counter was also super friendly and helpful. 10/10“

“Lilya ur bartender she’s amazing“

“I love good, freshly baked bread and we have been looking all over San Diego to find it. Secret Sisters has the best country loaf yet and we highly recommend it!!!!!!!!! For us, it's a bit of a drive but worth it.“

“Extraordinary Desserts indeed! Love this place and their people 🥰“

“First timer today, needed a quick dinner after a workout and a bowl from here sounded like a good idea. Parking seemed like it would be an issue, luckily I nabbed a 15 minute spot right nearby. I liked the clean environment and the build your own bowl concept. I got a regular size bowl with brown and white rice, mostly tofu but a scoop of shrimp. After all the toppings I chose (edamame, seaweed salad - yum! Etc.), this turned out to be a substantial size dinner that I might have leftovers from). The base marinade and all the choices of toppings were very nice, and everything came together quite well and tasty. For just a little over $20 I felt this bowl was worth the time and money to get. Service was friendly and options were explained to me clearly as the bowl was being made. I plan on returning to this place!“

“The best restaurant in San Diego ❤️“

“I loved the Alice in wonderland theme“

“Lots of variety and options on this menu. They brew fun beers instead of the seemingly more common, easy-drinking IPAs. I’m looking for something that tastes like I’m chewing pine needles, and Duck Foot has that (among other, less intense beers too!).

Dog-friendly patio and usually has a food truck. We went home a 4-pack to go!“

“Amazing family owned Vietnamese restaurant. We were visiting from northern Virginia and this place was the best pho we have had. Definitely recommend coming here if you’re visiting the area. Owners are very nice and seem to know all their regular customers well.“

“Good healthy food,great service loved the smoothies!“

“We are there every chance we get to pick up cupcakes or cookies. There are very few places that are so careful about allergies and the staff is always super helpful. For anyone going in for the first time, they don't allow outside food to prevent any cross contamination which we really appreciate.“

“You have to try this place! I love their unique creation of flavors in their food and drinks; they are healthy, tasty, and artistic.“