Gluten-Free Restaurants in Alexandria, VA

“This is an amazing restaurant, the food is spectacular , and the atmosphere is very romantic...

The only downside if there were one (and it's a very tiny downside.) You may have to use the stairs if there is no available downstairs seating“

“great little place a must visit“

“Food was great. Overall satisfied with the meal. Wait staff was quick and friendly. Worth a visit. Only way it could be improved is to have citronella candles on the table. There are no candles on the tables outside. Be sure to tip generously!“

“Great restaurant. Nice event. Food and beverages are great.“

“Burtons is such a blessing for those with allergies! Staff are highly trained, and everything is labeled so carefully! Every server has been top notch and the food is amazing!“

“Just had an amazing brunch at this great restaurant! The chicken and waffles were the best I've ever had! Highly recommend! 🍽️🍗🧇“

“I recently visited ESP Tea & Coffee in Old Town Alexandria for the first time, and it was an awesome experience! From the moment I walked in, I was struck by the funky, cool vibe of the space—definitely a spot with personality. The staff was super friendly and welcoming, taking the time to help me choose the perfect drink. I ended up going with the “Sugar Daddy” latte, which was a deliciously sweet and satisfying choice. To go with it, I tried an oatmeal cream whoopie pie from Lil Miss Whoopie, and it was the perfect pairing—soft, creamy, and absolutely indulgent. Whether you’re a coffee or tea lover, ESP is a fantastic place to check out. The atmosphere is laid-back and inviting, making it a great spot to relax, catch up with friends, or get some work done. If you’re in Old Town and looking for a unique, friendly café experience, definitely stop by ESP Tea & Coffee!“

“This place is simply awesome! The food, coffee, and atmosphere are all spot on. The owners are true community builders, clearly invested in making a difference. Highly recommended!

Kid-friendliness: Available

Wheelchair accessibility: Available“

“These cupcakes are amazing. I strongly recommend. The flourless is delicious!“

“Quality and tasty food in a timely manner.“

“I contacted Rachel to make treats from my friend who is gluten free and unable to consume dairy. Rachel was extremely patient while we worked through options. I decided on s'mores bars. I could not be happier with the treats! As a vegan of over a decade, I have consumed hundreds of vegan baked goods. The Fetching Goodies bars are on par with desserts from popular - vegan and non-vegan - brick and mortar bakeries. I can promise that an omnivore would not be able to tell that Fetching Goodies treats are dairy free! I highly recommend Fetching Goodies. It was pleasure to support a small business owner who is so thoughtful and talented.“

“The young lady serving us was very helpful and knew all she needed to serve us quickly and professionally. The gelato was exceptional!!“

“I loved going here and the employees were so nice. I am gluten free and ate the cupcakes. One of the employees showed me everything they make that’s gluten free daily and what they can make upon request. I am partial to the gluten free chocolate cupcake but the vanilla was good too!“

“I've been here twice in the last month, and both times, I've been very impressed. For a Burger joint, this place has an extensive vegan menu, and on top of that the service is top notch- very personable and they seem to recognize folks and have repeat loyal customers.“

“We Have been here a few times and every time my family comes we have had just the nicest people serve us. But what I appreciate the most was one night we ordered dinner and our meal took a very long time to get out and then my meal was wrong but the manager come over and apologized, took my meal off then remade it for me. There was no rude comments or complaining of the staff but super nice and accommodating. This is how customer service should be! But other than the great service, their food is great and we absolutely love that they have free kids meals on Tuesday. Such a great way to go out with our family while still on the budget. We love UNO and always come back smiling ☺️

Also, our server Ronald was just the nicest person. Got everything right and made sure we always had what we need.“

“Lively neighborhood bar. Can be busy during the happy hour which ends at 7 pm weekdays. I was standing at the bar for a little over five minutes just before happy hour ended and it was so busy (on a Friday) that the bartender couldn't get to me until my watch said 7 pm. Initially he refused to honor the happy hour price, but when I explained that I had been standing there for a little while, he agreed. Good selection of beers.“

“Most unique gelato I ever had. But it wasn’t bad! 👍🏻“

“On a whim stopped in here to give it a try. Very friendly and attentive staff. Very friendly staff, and Family owned and operated. Really great pizza with real ingredients no harmful chemicals or fake toppings. Very reasonable prices too. Glad to know about this spot. Will def be back!“

“Amazing burgers cooked perfectly! 6 people cleared plates!! We never leave reviews had too it’s hard to get a good burger👏🏼“

“My husband Adam is on chemo for pancreatic cancer. Today was the first time in three weeks he felt up to going out. Because of the chemo, he has changes in taste and unexpected issues with food textures. The manager replaced his first meal with something he could tolerate and enjoy when he realized he couldn’t eat his usual favorite menu item. Excellent and caring service. The manager himself delivered my Adam’s replacement meal. Thanks so much, it is a little thing but made our day much brighter!“

“I like this place. The noodles are solidly good. Zero complaints. The staff are generally nice, which is not always true of fast casual places. I've liked everything I've gotten there: pesto zoodles, pesto cavatappi, Japanese pan, pad thai, penne rosa, fresca, Mac. I was surprised by the fat content, but maybe that's why they're so good ? I even like that they have Izze drinks“

“Great menu options that are customizable. The cookies are to die for. Wonderful staff and manager is super nice. I went in one night that was super duper cold. He allowed a homeless person the chance to sit in for a while to warm up as they prepared for closing. How sweet was that?!

Vegetarian options: As a pescatarian, I love the options they have with the shrimp or beyond chicken for protein additions.

Kid-friendliness: The menu for kids is perfect. My daughter wishes they would bring the fun kids shapes pastas back though“

“La comida excelente, buen servicio y muy limpio sus instalaciones nos encanta volveremos a regresar“

“Great staff! The dirty chai is amazing! Have not been as impressed with some of the coffee drinks I have tried. The chocolate bourbon pop tarts are ridiculous! They never have enough unfortunately (it may be seasonal…sucks…I would eat them all year!!!)😔 I tried the breakfast burrito, mine was completely soggy as a to go order (I couldn’t eat it) so disappointing. I recently tried a sandwich (recommended) it was so bland! Have not been impressed with the food, but that pop tart (delish)

But I still go back (praying for my choc bourbon pop tart) & would still recommend!

Try the drinks and pop tarts (just save the choc bourbon or me😉)“

“I revisited this place recently and was again very impressed with the service. The food was excellent, although there was a slight issue with one of the dishes. The manager quickly took action and replaced the food without any charge. It was such an excellent display of great service. Keep up the good work!“

“I ordered a cake online from Alexandria’s Pastry Shop for delivery. My son turned 16 while on a school trip away from home so he was staying at a hotel close (i think😅) to the shop. I thanked them in the comments for being willing to deliver and let them know the occasion. When my son opened the box (which was a surprise to him), not only was there the cake I ordered, but they had a cookie on top and had written “Happy 16th Birthday” on it!🥹 I cried when he told me. I wish they’d gotten a picture! I am SO appreciative that y’all made my boy’s day so special! And all of the kids said the cake was delicious! Thank you again ❤️“

“We relocated outside the continental states and missed the French breakfast and tasty 😋 desserts 👍🏼👍🏼“