Best gluten-free restaurants in Punta Cana

Casa Barista & Co.

C. Victor Garrido Puello 16 · Cafe · €⁠€⁠€

Venue's website claims a '100% Gluten Free' menu. FindMeGlutenFree lists it as dedicated gluten‑free, with 9+ reviews from symptomatic celiacs reporting no symptoms. Atly marks it as 100% dedicated gluten‑free. The kitchen is structurally free of gluten (path i of rule 1a).

Wabbles Milk Bar

Rincón · Brunch · Cafe · €⁠€

100% dedicated gluten-free kitchen; owner Carmen has coeliac disease and designed the kitchen around her own needs. Entire kitchen is gluten-free with no gluten on premises. FindMeGlutenFree lists as dedicated GF. Multiple celiac diners report zero symptoms across many visits. No formal accreditation but structurally verifiably safe.

Buffet Restaurant Las Torres

MHRF+7HR · Buffet · €

A separate kitchen for gluten-free options is explicitly noted in the venue profile, indicating dedicated preparation space and reduced cross-contamination risk for gluten-free dishes. Dish cards flag allergens per dish. No accreditation is cited, but the structural separation in a buffet context meets Tier A criteria under path i for a dedicated kitchen.

Pastrata Mexican Restaurant

Av. Alemania · Mexican

The owner maintains a dedicated gluten-free kitchen area, with a separate fryer and separate prep tables. Staff are trained in cross-contamination prevention. The menu clearly labels gluten-free items, and the owner personally explains options to coeliac diners. One review mentions a staff hygiene incident, but overall the kitchen practices are strong.

Mediterraneo Restaurant

Punta Cana 23000 ·

The venue's own website states that gluten-free options are accredited by Coeliac Australia, but the accreditation is not independently verified in the provided sources. A third-party directory lists some gluten-free options but notes no dedicated gluten-free menu, bread, pizza, or pasta. Staff have accommodated a garlic and onion allergy in user reviews, but no specific gluten-free kitchen practices are described. Call ahead to confirm current practices.

Bamboo

Avenida Palladium ·

Thai Bamboo Restaurant operates a two-tier gluten-free marking system on its menu, with green GF items prepared under cross-contamination precautions and yellow GF items intended for less sensitive diners. Multiple reviewers mention a separate wok and gluten-free soy sauce, and some staff or chefs reportedly have coeliac themselves. Counter-signals also exist, however, including a confirmed wrong-dish incident and recurring reports of reactions. The kitchen is shared, and cross-contamination risk varies by shift.

La Palapa by Eden Roc

Punta Cana 23000 ·

La Palapa by Eden Roc offers a gluten-free menu with items clearly marked. Staff are reported to be knowledgeable about coeliac needs. However, it is not a dedicated gluten-free facility, and due to shared preparation space it may not be safe for those with celiac disease. No accreditation, dedicated kitchen, or dedicated fryer is noted.

Portofino Italian Restaurant

Punta Cana 23000 · Italian

Menu lists a gluten-free pizza ($18.50) with a disclaimer stating it is made in an environment that uses other gluten-containing products. No dedicated kitchen, fryer, or separate prep area mentioned. Service accommodating, but cross-contamination risk acknowledged.