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NYC's 5 Best Gluten-Free Restaurants

Having a gluten-free diet can be a real drag when it comes to eating out…but not in NYC! New York City’s dining game is at the forefront of it all, and you can bet that this city knows how to accommodate all sorts of diets. Rounded up below are our top five gluten-free restaurants in Manhattan, so good, you don’t even have to be on a gluten-free diet to enjoy them.

Best of NYC Gluten-Free: Hu Kitchen (Greenwich Village)

Hu Kitchen

Posh cafeteria-style restaurants have been popping up all over the city, and Hu Kitchen offers a gluten-free version of the growing trend. Labeling itself as a “pre-industrial” restaurant, Hu Kitchen innovatively creates recipes that are low in sugar and unprocessed. Expect dishes like Wild Meatloaf, Organic Chicken “Pot Pie,” Organic White Bean Chili, and Wild Salmon Cakes to fill you up and leave you feeling energized. Hu Kitchen’s Smoothie Bar and Coffee Station are also perfect for those looking for a quick pick-me-up. 78 Fifth Ave., 212-510-8919, hukitchen.com

Best of NYC Gluten-Free: The Little Beet (Midtown West)

The Little Beet

The Little Beet’s menu is 100% gluten-free, and their philosophy is priceless: “to serve real food deliciously.” All the restaurant’s ingredients are sourced locally, helping to create a menu that is inspired by the seasons. From poké bowls and miso chicken bowls to a “create your own plate” option that allows you to pick a protein and pair it with warm and cool sides (including maple roasted acorn squash and chilled sesame broccoli), The Little Beet is a gluten-free dieter’s dream come true. Additional location in Midtown East. 135 W. 50th St., 212-459-2338, thelittlebeet.com

Best of NYC Gluten-Free: Rubirosa (Nolita) 

Rubirosa

Didn’t think you could enjoy pizza and pasta when you’re going gluten-free? Think again! Rubirosa offers an entirely gluten-free menu that features both pasta and pizza options, along with salads, side dishes, and gnocchi and eggplant entrees. They offer 8 gluten-free pizzas, including a sausage & broccoli rabe that will make your mouth water, and when it comes to the gluten-free pastas, their spaghetti is worth writing home about (especially if you add meatballs). 235 Mulberry St., 212-965-0500, rubirosanyc.com

Best of NYC Gluten-Free: Wild NYC (West Village)

Wild NYC

Now opened for 10 years in New York City, Wild is on a mission to “have the smallest carbon footprint possible” while ensuring top-quality food to its diners. While pizza is their signature dish (we recommend their Wild Mushroom Truffle and Pear Gorgonzola pizzas), they also serve up a huge selection of “comfort food”, including Pan-Seared Salmon, Chicken Parmigiano, and Butternut Squash Ravioli. The best part? Everything on the menu is gluten-free. Additional locations in Brooklyn. 535 Hudson St., 212-929-2920, eatdrinkwild.com

Best of NYC Gluten-Free: Senza Gluten (Greenwich Village)

Senza Gluten

Senza Gluten is yet another gluten-free haven for lovers of Italian food. You'll find plenty of impressive dishes that will delight your taste buds at his NYC favorite. Aragosta, the restaurant’s chef selection, is a lobster tail and shrimp stuffed mushroom, with cannellini beans in a white wine sauce on sliced toasted bread. It’s as delicious as it sounds, as is the risotto ai funghi (mushroom, parmesan, and truffle oil) and the vitello alla Milanese (with arugula, tomatoes, roasted red potatoes, lemon, and shaved parmesan). 206 Sullivan St., 212-475-7775, senzaglutennyc.com

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