Gluten-Free Restaurants in Rochester, NY

“We purchased catering pans for Christmas. Bozza Pasta was able to accommodate a nut allergy. Anyone that deals with food allergies knows how hard that is to find. The food was delicious, nut free & safe, and warmed up perfectly. My guests loved everything we got. The Italian braised short ribs were a favorite. We will definitely be ordering from Bozza Pasta again!“

“Cheesy Eddie’s has the best desserts in Rochester by far. Their carrot cake is to die for and their cheesecakes come in so many delicious flavors. The staff is always friendly, helpful, and genuinely so nice. They are also incredibly careful with allergies, so I always feel safe enjoying their desserts. This place is a must if you love great desserts!“

“Delicious vegan food Can’t wait to go back“

“A hidden gem! The food was delicious and friendly staff. Check them out.“

“This place is one of my favorite pizza places I just love their pizza it's bomb .com ! The owners are super cool and friendly! keep striving I wanna see you guys doing big things because you deserve it create a pizza ! 5 star pizza in my book!“

“The food was delicious, I just wish there was more of a variety. I got the Blackened Beef Tenderloin tips which tasted good but should have had more meat, most of the plate was mashed potatoes. There should be more beef options for dinner, ie: ribeye, prime rib, NY strip steak, short ribs, etc. The service was okay, a little slow. I ordered sparkling water and it came in a bottle with no glass, which was kind of odd. I had to request a glass and then the glass she gave me was tiny. It was crowded in there and a little loud, tables are too close together.“

“Our first time here and we will be back. This was one of the best restaurant experiences we have ever had. Thank you for the delicious meal, hospitality and the lovely environment. 🤍“

“Delicious cupcakes and frosted sugar cookies, all gluten free“

“Outstanding dinner, the salmon and filet were both perfect! The spinach fritters should be an appetizer if they were so delicious!“

“I’m embarrassed to say this was my husband and mines first time here being that the restaurant has been around for 20 years! Nevertheless, we couldn’t be happier to have stumbled upon such a low key, humble and delicious restaurant. The parking is a bit difficult as the lot is free but very tight. We had dinner here and from the chai tea to the plates we had (stew, salad, plantain fritters, gnocchi and greens), everything was flavourful, perfectly spiced and delicious. The pricing isn’t bad at all either. They prefer cash payment, but they fo take card. Highly recommend for anyone following a vegan/plant-based/vegetarian diet, since the menu is entirely friendly to these diets. We will definitely be back!“

“Spectacular Sushi, beautifully crafted, served exceptionally.“

“Cheesy Eddie’s is truly the best of the best! The desserts are amazing, the people are incredibly kind, and the service is outstanding. I’ve ordered many desserts from here, but I wanted to share my experience with a custom cake I recently ordered.

I came in with an idea and a vision, and they brought it to life perfectly. The cake not only looked incredible, but it tasted just as amazing. It was a total hit at the party and truly stood out.

I’m so grateful to Andrea, the cake decorator, for helping bring my vision to life, and to the rest of the staff for being so wonderful during pickup. If Cheesy Eddie’s hasn’t been part of your special occasions (or any time you’re craving dessert), you’re doing it wrong. 10/10 recommend!“

“Love this place and find myself there a few times per month. The food never disappoints! Outstanding flavor. Always fresh. Love that there is always something new to try (but then I also miss some of my favorites that don’t make it back on the menu). Highly recommended!“

“Crispy Eggplant Parm Sandwich w/ House Chips and Chocolate Coconut Mousse were all delicious, and the service that I received from Ian was both welcoming and attentive. This was the first time that I’ve been out to eat in a while, when I didn’t have to worry so much about compromising flavor, in place of excessive dairy and meats. The Owl House is a winner- I’ll definitely be back! 🤤👍🏼“

“Came here for New Years Eve! The atmosphere was great, the seating was cozy. Our waitress was wonderful. I loved the French onion soup!!!! Our main courses were amazing and had tons left over for the next night. Definitely a place I would recommend to check out, not because of just the food is fantastic but the history behind.“

“Best cheesecake I’ve ever had in my life it is so so soooooooo good it is almost orgasmic, just thinking about it I am drooling 🤤 a mist try if you are a cheesecake fan ! Also tried the banana bread it is really yummy and those ginger turmeric bar are also really yummy. The bread is different a little like a pumpernickel I really liked it ! Love this place it’s one of the hidden gems of ROC glad we tried it ❤️“

“Does anyone know the name or business name of the young man that sells seamoss gel and herbs?“

“Scratch has made quite a few different desserts for my family and they have gone above and beyond expectation every time. Just when you think their cakes are the best you’ve ever had, their cookies and fresh doughnuts enter the arena too. 🤣 I cannot stress enough about how great their treats and staff are. ❤️“

“I’ve loved everything I’ve tried here! Even if I’m doing a quick market trip, I grab a delicious coconut bar, breakfast blueberry and banana one or soup to bring and enjoy later because I know it’s going to taste great and be packed with flavor. You can really tell she puts so much love into the menu and food and I love this place.“

“Java's is a Rochester gem. Friendly staff, lots of options on menu, warm inviting atmosphere. Big fan of this place.“

“We recently had a surprise 40th birthday celebration for my daughter. There were 14 guests. We had brunch on a Sunday. Everything was wonderful. The General Manager, Webster was great to work with. He was very professional as well as personable. The staff was amazing. Very polite & we had exceptional service. The food was delicious. Everyone was very pleased with what they had. We would highly recommend the Brown Hound.“

“Great food, staff are friendly and we love Trivia Night! Feels like Cheers but in Penfield.“

“Got introduced to chefs catering food at this years #lilacfestival and cannot say enough good things about them. Their food was amazing (especially the plates and mac salad) 10/10 would recommend for anyone looking for a catering vendor.“

“Mama Napoli Foods is a family owned specialty producer of Authentic Arancini (stuffed rice balls). Mama Napoli Foods is the only place that offers gluten free arancini. They are primarily a wholesale operation but do have a small store front where you can purchase their products. They also offer catering for your events.“

“My picky vegetarian 9-year old loved Susan's battered tofu, Asian noodles and rice. Chef Susan catered a menu designed to her tastes- while offering variety to the rest of the family. My daughter even asked for seconds! There was plenty of food for all of us and the cost was extremely reasonable. We had a nice, healthy family dinner tonight.“

“Fantastic food as always!! Duck was cooked perfectly!“

“The food was great! Our kids are super picky and had never tried Indian food before. They were able to sample several new flavors and even liked a few!“

“The absolute best customer service you could ask for! Kellie was amazing to work with, so kind and responsive. I wouldn't order my cakes from anywhere else!“

“My server Christine was absolutely amazing and attentive throughout my experience, I was impressed with her professionalism and good energy, so much so that it enraged me when I overheard the bartender, Mischa yelled across the bar at Christine to “pay attention to the door” where she looked away for a millisecond. As someone who has worked in restaurants for over 10 years I felt the tension in the employees interactions the moment I walked in and didn’t understand why until I heard Mischa being disrespectful to Christine. I took the time to ask him to come over and I expressed my concerns and he claimed he would apologize however I highly doubt that he will“

“10/10 recommend! We loved having Marty’s at our event. Awesome food and great service. 👏“

“Amazing food. Way better than Bella pasta“

“The atmosphere was was great. Our waitress Bella( at the Rochester one) was amazing. Very knowledgeable and friendly sling with our hostess and other table help. Was a great experience. The only thing I was disappointed in ( which wasn’t any of these peoples doing) was my porterhouse steak. For the money, it should have been a nice cut. It was an end cut, one that even some stores don’t use…let alone a very upscale restaurant. It was also supposed to be med rare n was med. I didn’t send it back because st least it was pink, but it was well past med rare. My crab cake was very good. The lobster and crab mac and cheese was also very good. I’d definitely recommend and go back. Just not sure if I’d get the porterhouse again. Probably go with just the filet.“

“Absolutely one of best Italian restaurants ever frequented. Exceptional“

“The sweets here are usually very good. They have a good variety to choose from. Their brewed coffee is never that great. They do have the biggest selection of flavor shots however so that sometimes covers the taste. The drinks besides normal coffee are typically good as well“

“Best coffee & healthy food“

“My friend and I went here for brunch and the food was fantastic. My photo of the duck croque madame doesn’t show you how much duck bacon they stuffed inside; the fattiness of the bacon is cut by the mornay sauce. My friend got the flavored coffee with their version of the garbage plate and he got free refills on the coffee.

I would suggest coming near opening time because when we left around 11 AM, there was a decent gathering in the waiting room.“

“Love sitting inside near giant glass windows... or outside in warm weather. Wonderful, lovely music. Quiet atmosphere. Food is very good & generous portions. Nice variety of coffees & teas. Also really enjoy looking at all the decor, based on Susan B. Anthony & other important women. Location is where she originally (illegally) voted ! Friendly, nice place > to meet or on your own.“

“The service and atmosphere were outstanding. The menu is reasonably priced and the portions are great. They served our meals quickly without compromising quality. The chicken and steak hibachi meal with fried rice was fresh, hearty, and delicious. The staff members were friendly, attentive, and eager to offer an amazing dining experience. I will be returning soon to sample other items from their menu!“

“Absolutely delicious breakfast - beautiful, fresh and so so tasty! Service was fantastic - will definitely return!!“

“I hosted a party at O'Callaghan's last weekend and had the best experience! The staff were so accommodating and flexible with our group. There were 25 of us in attendance and Savannah the bartender was such a massive help and so incredibly friendly. We all can't wait to visit again! The backyard patio/deck is stunning also this time of year, and there was a huge tent in the backyard open for anyone to use. What an awesome space that deserves more attention!“

“Stopped into today for the first time as I was craving a chicken finger sub. The gentleman was super friendly and the sub is delicious!! I will most definitely be back :)“

“Amazing service and lovely atmosphere. Steaks were awesome and perfectly cooked. One lobster tail was a little overcooked, the other one was cooked perfectly. Would definitely recommend and will be going back“

“We sat at the bar and had Mike B as our bartender. The place was pretty busy with food and drink orders. Unfortunately there was an issue in the kitchen and our pizza was damaged. Mike immediately communicated the issue and offered a free replacement. Yea, the wait was longer than expected but with Mike as our bartender we had no problem waiting. Nice atmosphere, solid food and if you're lucky maybe you will get Mike as your bartender 🙌“

“Mixed bag here tonight! Living at Selena's a bunch of times and the chips are good the case it was great our server was pretty friendly a little slow on the refills of our drinks but not so much slow it's just not paying attention.

They were very generous to us and gave us a free dessert cuz it was one of our birthdays and the dessert was really good it was a fried ice cream Sundae.

The place where it goes off the rails and it's not a big thing but we used to love getting their a la carta burrito. It was baked and it came with this yummy cheese an enchilada sauce on it it was fantastic and I want to say it was like eight bucks.

Apparently they change their menu in January and they no longer offer it they do have a variety of $8 burritos and we did get one.

It was a rolled up tortilla with open ends It was significantly smaller than what we had gotten in the past and there was an ounce of veggies and ounce of cheese and a couple ounces of meat. It was beyond disappointing especially when you compare it to what they used to have..“

“We had a retirement party for.my sister 5/6/22.The service was top notch,the menu was bold and the kitchen put a nice spin on all they presented.THE OWNER STOPPED AND GREETED THE TABLE.WEwere able to bring in our special dessert's and they didn't push us out the door . Bravo from top to bottom.*****“

“My husband and I have lunch here every Wednesday. The food is always great and we love Natasha, our regular server. She’s so sweet and so accommodating. We love her!“

“I’m in a wheelchair, we requested a table setting and was very happy when an extension was added to the table. Never had that happen before.“

“My all time favorite Chinese restaurant on this planet. Now, if I could only learn what the ingredients are in the hot oil served with the scallion pancakes. I would love to make that hot oil at home.“