Toronto restaurants for gluten-free dishes
Satisfying your cravings for pizza, pasta and other delectable dishes while on a gluten-restricted diet can be challenging. Luckily, Toronto is home to plenty of mindful chefs who whip up creative culinary options with wheat-free alternatives. Here are a few popular eateries serving some of the best gluten-free meals in the city.
Tabülè Middle Eastern on Queen
810 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1H7You’ll find traditional dishes and exotic flavours at this Middle Eastern restaurant with locations in midtown and Leslieville. The hot and cold mezze menu offers gluten-free light bites like hummus, hallüm salad, falafel and flash-fried cauliflower drizzled with tahini. Larger mains include juicy meat skewers — lamb, chicken or beef — or seafood options served with vegetables and a side of Müjaddara (brown rice and lentils).
Fresh on Crawford
894 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1G3The extensive gluten-free menu at this popular vegetarian eatery includes a variety of tasty options, including salads, tacos and fresh bowls made with brown basmati rice. The “unwraps” see an appetizing combination of vegetables, beans and proteins stacked on a bed of lettuce or stuffed into a gluten-free green wrap and served with original house-made dressings like carrot miso or peanut lime. Check out the newer uptown location at Yonge and Eglinton and satiate your hunger without upsetting your stomach.
Magic Oven
360 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M5A 1T1True to its name, this mini chain makes magic happen in the kitchen thanks to its gluten-free pizza crusts made with rice flour. In fact, all of the pizzas on the broad menu are made with organic mozzarella and unexpected gluten-free ingredients like seared salmon, artichoke hearts, figs, roasted coconut and tandoori sweet potato. Pastas and sandwiches can also be customized with gluten-free alternatives. This pizzeria has multiple locations across the city, but the Queen East outpost offers a sunny backyard patio and eight beers on tap for your friends who aren’t wheat adverse.
E L Ruddy
1371 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1Y3This cozy vegetarian café in Brockton Village offers charming vintage decor and generous portions. Everything on the small menu can be made without gluten, including the veggie wraps and classic grilled cheese sandwich. Try savoury soups like cashew tomato yam, chili and seasonal specials served with gluten-free toast or house cornbread.
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