Hungry and gluten-free in Alexandria? No worries! There are so many wonderful gluten-free options in Alexandria dining. From French to family-friendly, our amazing city, once again, has it all!

In Old Town

Thai Signature
722 King Street

The vast majority of its menu items are gluten-free. Check out its lineup of Thai street food or a hearty entree such as Panang Salmon or the Crying Tiger, a traditional dish with grilled sirloin steak, red onions, basil, and tossed rice powder. Be sure to have the mango sticky rice for dessert!

Lost Dog
808 N. Henry Street (plus four other area locations)

All of its gourmet pizzas can be made with a gluten-free crust. Cauliflower crust pizzas are also available. Try a Lost Dog favorite such as the Sardegna, made with garlic chicken, garlic butter, olives, onions, parmesan, mozzarella, and a touch of rosemary.

Virtue Feed & Grain
106 S. Union Street

Virtue’s menu is clearly marked with its many gluten-free options. Start your meal with blistered shishito peppers then enjoy one of the many gluten-free salads or fish entrees. You must finish your meal with the flourless chocolate cake!

Fontaine Caffe & Creperie
119 South Royal

This popular French restaurant offers a wide variety of savory crepes that are all 100% gluten-free (made with buckwheat flour, such as the Sultan, with spicy lamb sausage, lentils, spinach, and feta, topped with a yogurt mint sauce. Fontaine’s sweet crepes can be made gluten-free upon request and for an additional $1. Of course, try the Charming Frenchman, made with caramelized apples, french vanilla bean ice cream, and calvados.

Sonoma Cellar
207 King Street

This adorable tasting room/bistro focuses on California wines and offers a menu to complement. Its gluten-free options are clearly marked on the menu and include a lentil-cumin chili and veggie-based lasagna. If you pop in for brunch, try the gluten-free quiche du jour. Sonoma Cellar even has a menu for your dog to enjoy during “yappy hour.” Visit on Wine down Wednesday to enjoy 30% off selected bottles all day!

Rustico
827 Slaters Lane

This menu for North Old Town spot includes a gluten-free chickpea pizza crust which can be ordered with any of its nine pizza varieties. Rustico also offers a special Gluten Free IPA, which “aromas of bright orange and grapefruit citrus with sweet floral notes…with notes of earthy grains.”

Bastille
606 N. Fayette Street

Many of this French restaurant’s entrees are gluten-free including its coq au vin, moules frites, and spinach and mushroom risotto. The best part? Several of Bastille’s amazing desserts are gluten-free as well. Check out its three-course special for just $35 and its fantastic wine list.

Don Taco
808 King Street

Several of this Mexican restaurant’s delicious tacos are gluten-free! Try the pomegranate skirt steak, sriracha chicken, or bulgogi tacos with a side of its grilled Mexican street corn.

Elsewhere in Alexandria

Lena’s
401 E. Braddock Road

Famous for its delectable wood-fired pizzas, gluten-free diners will be happy to see they can order a gluten-free cauliflower crust! Try the Diavola, with sopressata salami, mozzarella, fried kale, and calabrese pepper hot honey, yum! Lena’s menu is clearly marked with gluten-free options which include many of its salads and sides.

Burton’s Grill
6452 Old Beulah Street

Burton’s has an extensive allergy protocol which includes such meals served on square plates — and being checked by a manager or a certified allergy specialist. Not surprisingly, Burton’s has a dedicated gluten-free menu with endless options. Diners can enjoy Burton’s fantastic burgers and sandwiches on a gluten-free bun.

Del Ray Cafe
205 E. Howell Avenue

This farmhouse-style restaurant in Del Ray offers French country cuisine for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Gluten-free options are plentiful such as its signature pork belly stuffed with chorizo on truffle polenta, jumbo lump crab salad, and bouillabaisse. DRC’s Classic Crème Brûlée, chocolate mousse, and molten lava cake are all fantastic gluten-free dessert options.

Pork Barrel BBQ
2312 Mount Vernon Avenue

All of Pork Barrel’s meats and barbecue sauces are gluten-free as are most of its sides, including baked beans and slaws. Gluten-free beer is also available. Fun fact: the owners of Pork Barrel appeared on Shark Tank and won over shark Barbara Corcoran who invested in the company! Pork Barrel also sells its line of sauces and rubs online.

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