Best Gluten Free Restaurants in San Mateo

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

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Peninsula

Neighborhoods

BurlingameFoster CityHalf Moon BayMenlo ParkRedwood CitySan Bruno

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

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1. Central Park Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(1724)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • San Mateo

Booked 6 times today

Central Park Bistro is a 100 seat contemporary restaurant in downtown San Mateo featuring fresh seasonal American cuisine by Chef Ricardo Garcia, in the $15-$45 range. We offer a carefully chosen eclectic Wine Spectator award-winning wine list. Central Park Bistro is an affordable sophisticated, fun dining experience. Relax and unwind with a house specialty cocktail at our wonderful Martini Bar. We also have several intimate private dining rooms perfect for that corporate presentation business meeting, wedding rehearsal dinner, retirement/anniversary dinner, or any special function you may have in mind. Check out our private wine cellar room which seats up to 8 people for that extra special dining experience.For reservations larger than 12 or for private functions please contact the restaurant directly.

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2. The Barrel Bistro & Wine Bar

4.6

Exceptional(381)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French American • San Mateo

Booked 21 times today

The Barrel Bistro and Wine Bar welcomes everyone with selective wines selection and many pairings superbly with a wide variety of cuisine. With selective cheeses and charcutiers, hundreds of different wines, seafood,and meats.The Barrel Bistro&Wine Bar attracts colleagues for a drink after work, business dinners, a quick bite or drink before a show, late night revelers, families for Sunday brunch and more.

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3. Tomatina - San Mateo

4.1

Excellent(143)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • San Mateo

Booked 1 time today

For parties over 4 guests or if desired time not available, please contact us directly at 650-918-5030 to book your reservationWE CATER ANY EVENT no celebration is too large or too small!You’re always welcome at San Mateo’s Tomatina, our family-friendly Italian restaurant at the corner of 4th and B Streets in the heart of downtown San Mateo just off Highway 101. Located just 10 minutes from San Francisco International Airport, minutes from the San Mateo Event Center and a block from Century 12 San Mateo, we are here for any occasion. Tomatina is designed to appeal to as many people as possible, which is why they carry a vegetarian, gluten-free and children's menu in addition to their regular ones. Each month, Tomatina offers seasonal specials in addition to the normal menu.

4. Swing Shift

3.8

Excellent(0)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • San Mateo

Booked 1 time today

Swing Shift is a vibrant, casual dining restaurant that offers urban comfort food in a relaxed atmosphere. Located in the heart of the community, it serves up the dishes that we crave crossing cultures and cuisines - from burgers to noodles to tacos to rice. The intentionally inclusive menu is over half gluten-free, and with a large selection of vegetarian and completely plant-based items, making this a restaurant that truly has something for everyone. The drinks list offers a variety of craft low-ABV cocktails and mocktails, an all organic, sustainable and/or biodynamic wine list, and a selection of traditional beers and non-alcoholic beers to suit every taste. With its friendly service, upbeat vibe, and creative dishes, Swing Shift is the perfect destination for anyone looking to enjoy a fun dining experience without compromise.

5. Twelvemonth

4.6

Exceptional(620)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Burlingame

Booked 34 times today

At Twelvemonth, our approach begins with passion and respect for people and the planet. Everyone can play a part in imagining a healthier, more sustainable world. Our role is to bring people together with delicious, 100% plant-based food. Our passion and respect have driven us to craft a culinary destination to suit every occasion: from your morning coffee to a happy hour beer at the bar to an eight-course tasting menu. We source from local farmers, champion waste reduction, and push the boundaries of vegetable-first creativity. Twelvemonth exists to foster genuine connections. It’s a place where we share compelling stories and aim to build a better future together—one that works in closer, tastier harmony with the environment.

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6. Kincaid's Bayhouse - Burlingame

4.5

Awesome(4940)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Burlingame

Booked 39 times today

Kincaid's translates the traditional fish, chop and steak house into contemporary terms. In a casually elegant atmosphere, the restaurant offers outstanding cuisine and impressive bay views. You'll find new classics, consistent excellence and a splash of swagger!

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7. Trapeze Restaurant - Burlingame

4.6

Exceptional(1196)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Burlingame

Booked 3 times today

Welcome back Chef Rodriguez!As Chef Jose Rodriguez puts it aptly: ''When I am not in the kitchen cooking, I am experimenting and reinventing myself continually. I don't know any other way to feel alive.'' After a long hiatus, Chef Rodriguez returns to Trapeze where he always felt at home. Under a new management, Jose is granted the opportunity to express his creativity in his work freely. With years of experience and much amassed recognition in some of the most well known Michelin Star awarded restaurants in the Bay Area, we are all excited to see what wonders he will bring. ''In addition to my regular menu, I'm trying what I call approachable foods - simpler in some cases and more sophisticated creations in other'' said Mr. Rodriguez, who has been working as a private chef and caterer for over 20 years.For reservations larger than 10 or for private functions please contact the restaurant directly.

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8. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - San Mateo

4.4

Awesome(54)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • San Mateo

Booked 12 times today

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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9. Saltyard Restaurant and Bar

4.5

Awesome(759)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Burlingame

Booked 8 times today

Welcome to Saltyard Restaurant and Bar ! Newest addition to Burlingame dining scene!

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10. All Spice – San Mateo

4.8

Exceptional(1102)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • San Mateo

Enjoy our oft-changing 3, 4 or 5-course Chef's menu for dinner inside our charming cottage. Outdoor seating is currently unavailable.Come take a special journey when you dine at our charming restaurant.Husband-and-wife team Sachin Chopra and Shoshana Wolff have turned a 1906 Victorian house into a pioneering dining destination that showcases Modern Californian Cuisine. It's local and seasonal whenever possible, but is also so much more. Sachin stretches beyond his classical training to create elegantly composed dishes that subtly hint at Indian, Japanese, Norwegian, Mediterranean and other worldly influences. The result is a unique cuisine with its own distinctive point of view. Warm, professional service and a thoughtful wine list enhance the experience.We can't wait to see you!

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Aubrey
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I had no idea it was vegetarian. I just saw great reviews and here is another one! Delicious! Beautiful restaurant
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TwelvemonthPrice: Expensive• Californian• Burlingame
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4.6
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Janis
Connecticut •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 9, 2025
Our dining experience at Central Park Bistro was very lovely. The food and it presentation were great. We really enjoyed the ambiance, and our waiters name was Oz, and he recommended my wine which was very nice, and helped me choose between 2 entrees, and I loved his choice. Can not wait to go back. Janis Hennessy
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Central Park BistroPrice: Expensive• American• San Mateo
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4.8
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LidiaVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •10 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 8, 2025
I arrived with my family (12ppl), and we were treated very nicely. Our server was accommodating and friendly. Food was delicious! This is the restaurant I come back to over and over again. Delish!
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The Barrel Bistro & Wine BarPrice: Moderate• French American• San Mateo
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4.6
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Panfilo
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 17, 2024
Great place for Happy Hour/Dinner. Appetizers are tasty and filling enough where you can turn happy hour into a dinner. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. A group of 4 of us had pretty lose the entire appetizer menu.
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Tomatina - San MateoPrice: Moderate• Italian• San Mateo
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4.1