Best Gluten Free Restaurants in East Austin

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

Regions

Austin

Neighborhoods

AllandaleArboretumAustinBee Caves / Lakeway / Lake TravisBouldin CreekCentral Austin

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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All dining options

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Award-winning

James Beard Award

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

80 restaurants available nearby

1. Canje

4.9

Exceptional(2177)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Caribbean • East Austin

Booked 77 times today

Traditional meets modern in this new age Caribbean cuisine restaurant brought you by Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph of E&R Hospitality Group. Named after the Canje pheasant, national bird of Guyana, Canje pulls inspiration not just from mainland Guyana, but from Jamaica to Puerto Rico, and all the islands in between. Our menu explores the cooking techniques, ingredients, and many expressions of vibrant food across the region.Tucked away on the east side of Austin, this lively environment brings a unique cocktail program boasting both spirit forward and fruit driven cocktails and a small selection of natural wines alongside our inventive food menu.

2. Il Brutto

4.5

Awesome(1655)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • East Austin

Booked 49 times today

Il Brutto is a neighborhood Italian restaurant located in East Austin with an emphasis on classic, multi-regional Italian dishes. The menu features fresh antipasti, daily home-made pastas, and pizzas baked in the restaurant’s Neapolitan wood-burning oven, in addition to house-made gelati, sorbets & desserts. The beverage program highlights an extensive selection of Italian wines from an on-site cellar, as well as local beers and handcrafted cocktails.

3. Space Cowboy

4.6

Exceptional(306)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • East Austin

Booked 29 times today

Modern kitchen redefining expectations by blending innovative service with elevated dining. Serving globally inspired, made from scratch plates and cocktails.Our journey began with a simple idea: to venture into uncharted territory, blending robotics with elevated dining to push the boundaries of what a dining experience can be. Our menu is crafted around a spirit of breaking boundaries since, in space, there are no bounds. Each dish and cocktail is an invitation to taste something unexpected—a fusion of cultures, and styles that feels both familiar and surprising.While our playful robot servers glide by, delivering your food and drinks with a wink toward the future, Space Cowboy is deeply human at heart. Our team is a collection of creators who infuse their own stories and passions into every sip and bite.

4. Aba - Austin

4.8

Exceptional(1239)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • East Austin

Booked 131 times today

Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence. The menu features Chef CJ Jacobson’s modern approach to Mediterranean cooking and the beverage program showcases spirits and rare wines from lesser known Mediterranean regions.

5. The Well

4.8

Exceptional(573)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 70 times today

Located in Austin's iconic 2ND Street District at 440 W. 2nd St., The Well blends top-tier nutrition, local and sustainable farming, and authentic flavors for a culinary experience that redefines healthy food in Downtown Austin.

A photo of Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown Austin restaurant

6. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown Austin

4.6

Exceptional(9655)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 84 times today

Austin is known for its hip, urban core and delicious food, and Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille® is the perfect combination of the three, with an upscale flair. Located downtown in the historic Norwood Tower, it’s within walking distance of the Capital Complex and other downtown landmarks. So come enjoy one of our award-winning dishes on the patio or sip a handcrafted cocktail in Bar 79®!

7. Sammie's Italian

4.8

Exceptional(1498)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 70 times today

Sammie’s is a little taste of old Italy in downtown Austin. It celebrates the great ‘red sauce’ institution—inspired by old school, legendary Italian-American restaurants. The menu offers classic dishes in a casual but sophisticated, retro-designed space that is both lively and comfortable, capturing the essence of a night out at your favorite neighborhood joint. The space consists of a central dining room overlooking Shoal Creek and 6th Street, polished wood bar, Mildred’s Room (a private dining/wine room), and wraparound patio dining area. Please note that patio seating is weather contingent. The menu offers riffs on standards including Housemade Mozzarella Sticks, Clams Casino, and Caesar Salad a la Tommy; timeless pastas like Spaghetti with Meatballs, and Linguine Vongole; and Sammie’s Classics: big portions of iconic plates like Chicken and Eggplant Parmigiana, Veal Marsala, and Baked Manicotti.

8. Hestia

4.7

Exceptional(1942)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 37 times today

Hestia, named after the Greek goddess of the hearth, is a modern live-fire grill house. Dishes find inspiration from a custom 20-ft hearth which anchors the kitchen and dining room. Our menus offers an opportunity to explore and showcase techniques that highlight the role of fire in food. You may choose to order from our a la carte menu or experience our chef curated tasting menu.We accept reservations 60 days in advance. For event inquiries, please visit our website.2024 Michelin One Star

9. Intero

4.8

Exceptional(1698)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • East Austin

Booked 33 times today

Just as in Italy where the food is genuine and locally sourced, you'll find the same at Intero with farm-to-table Italian cuisine. At its core, the concept behind Italian cooking stems from necessity and gratitude for regionally available ingredients. Intero, translating to “whole’’ in Italian, embraces this concept utilizing local ingredients from their entirety, paired with traditional Italian techniques and cooking sensibilities. This naturally sustainable approach allows for innovative, yet familiar dishes that highlight the seasonal availability of what’s grown and raised in Texas. Additionally, Intero provides an authentic nod to the sweet side of Italy offering specialty house-made artisan chocolates (including truffles, barks, and sipping chocolate) along with other traditional Italian desserts in classic, seasonal and unique flavors. Enjoy various Amari, select wines and craft cocktails indoors or out, set in Intero's modern casual atmosphere.

10. Poeta

4.7

Exceptional(406)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • East Austin

Booked 9 times today

Poetry / like food / is meant to be shared.Our words can evoke, comfort, inspire, fulfill, provoke, ultimately adding meaning to our lives and nutrition to our souls. Like words on a page, bringing ingredients together on a dish is our poetry; the love of preparing and sharing food from the heart is what brings out the poet in us…For the same reasons behind revisiting the works of your favorite poet, we aim to offer a place that brings you back for food and atmosphere. Find familiar comfort, or experience and inspire new, with friends, family, and self. Poeta is nestled within The Frances Modern Inn located on historic 11th street, just minutes from downtown.Locally created and operated by award winning chefs, this neighborhood establishment welcomes everyone to partake in a meal, drinks, or dessert all day with breakfast, lunch or dinner, and enjoy daily happy hour.

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Chantal
Dallas - Fort Worth •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
So delicious. Amazing staff and food. Everything came out timely and warm. Beautiful plating and so many options for my dietary needs!
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The WellPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.8
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KristiKVIP
Austin •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Belated Anniversary weekend - this was our second time dining at Canje. It was absolutely delicious. The staff was so friendly and accommodating. There was not one bite that did not please the palate. Yum! Yum! Yum!
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CanjePrice: Expensive• Caribbean• East Austin
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4.9
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Angel
1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Had an unforgettable dining experience at Space Cowboy! The food was an absolute delight, perfectly crafted with bold flavors and unique twists that took every dish to a whole new level. Each bite felt like a culinary adventure, and the atmosphere just added to the magic. Definitely a place you need to visit if you’re a food lover looking for something exciting and out of this world!”
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Space CowboyPrice: Very Expensive• American• East Austin
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4.6
C
Chantal
Dallas - Fort Worth •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
First time in Austin and first meal in and it was an amazing meal to start to our trip. Everything was delicious and beautifully presented. Accommodating outside even with not the best weather.
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Aba - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• East Austin
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4.8
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katVIP
Austin •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This is one of our favorite spots. Food and service is amazing every time!
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Il BruttoPrice: Expensive• Italian• East Austin
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4.5

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