Gluten-Free Restaurants near Marshall, VA

“I recently visited your bakery after having lunch across the street, and I wanted to reach out and share how much I enjoyed the experience. Having grown up in Europe eating fresh baked goods daily, I was immediately drawn in by how delicious everything looked.

Your cafe is lovely, and I found the layout leading past the display case to be an excellent use of space and advertising. Although we were full from lunch, we couldn't resist trying a piece of the coffee cake. The portion was huge for only $5; your portion-to-cost ratio is unbeatable, and the flavor was excellent. I enjoyed it so much that I made a bit of a mess, much to my wife's amusement.

I wish I lived closer so I could try everything on your menu, but my waist is happy you are a few hours away :)“

“My family and I have visited this Manhattan Pizza location a few times now, making the ~25-minute drive from Culpeper. One of the main reasons is that, in our opinion, Culpeper is desperate for more strong local pizza options that consistently deliver on food, service, and overall experience. We’re big fans of Tony’s NY Pizza in Northern Virginia, and while we wish we had something comparable closer to home, Manhattan Pizza has been the closest option for us and it’s delivered on that expectation during our visits.

From what we’ve seen, service can vary a bit depending on the day, which some other reviews have mentioned as well. At times, the staff at the counter have come across as less engaged, but on our recent visits, the staff member who brought our pizza out to the table was very kind and helpful, checking in and letting us know they were available if we needed anything. Most of our experience here has been focused on dining in rather than extended interaction at the counter.

The pizza itself is really where this place stands out. In our experience, it’s well-balanced. It's not overly greasy, it has a good amount of cheese and sauce, and it's always full of flavor. One extra-large pizza has been more than enough to feed our family of four, and the pricing has felt reasonable for the quality and portion size. That’s ultimately what keeps us coming back and making the drive on a Friday night.

The location itself is nice and generally well-kept for a pizza spot. One thing that stands out is the decorative brick wall featuring the “Lunch atop a Skyscraper” photo, which gives the place a bit of a rustic, classic feel.

Overall, it’s just really good pizza. The place was packed on the evenings we visited, which says a lot about how the local community feels about it. When we don’t feel like making the longer trip into Northern Virginia, this has become our go-to option that’s closer to Culpeper for a solid pizza night.

Thanks!“