Free-from restaurants in Raleigh

Element Gastropub

Raleigh

Element Gastropub is 100% plant-based, meaning the entire menu is free of animal products including dairy, eggs, and shellfish.

The Fiction Kitchen

Raleigh · Vegan · Vegetarian

The restaurant is entirely vegan. No animal products are used in any dish, so there is no risk of cross-contamination from non-vegan ingredients. This makes it naturally safe for vegan diners.

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Pescky Vegan

East Raleigh · Vegan

Fully vegan food truck with a 100% plant-based menu. No animal products are used, making it inherently safe for vegans and vegetarians.

Pure Vegan Cafe

Raleigh · Vegan

Pure Vegan Cafe is a fully vegan restaurant. No animal-derived ingredients are used anywhere in the kitchen, so the entire menu is plant-based.

DICED Salads, Wraps & Bowls - Downtown

Raleigh · Vegan · Vegetarian

Menu marks items [GF] and all house-made dressings are intentionally gluten-free.

Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern

Raleigh · Fine dining

The executive chef has coeliac disease and runs a high-care kitchen with a dedicated gluten-free fryer and separate prep space.

The Dirty V Plant-Based Noshery

Raleigh · Vegan

The entire menu is 100% plant-based, so vegan is inherently accommodated with no risk of cross-contamination from animal products. All burgers, shakes, and sides are vegan.

Irregardless

Raleigh · Brunch · Cafe

Menu items are clearly marked GF. Staff members are knowledgeable about cross-contamination. Multiple diners report a dedicated gluten-free fryer and separate prep space, though the kitchen is not fully dedicated.

Ajja

Raleigh · Mediterranean

The head chef has coeliac disease, which drives a high-care gluten-free setup. The menu marks GF items clearly. Many diners report a dedicated gluten-free fryer, though a few reviews note it may not always be separate.

Sitti

Raleigh · Lebanese · Fine dining

The official menu clearly marks vegan items, and HappyCow reviews confirm staff understand vegan requirements.

Birdie's Barroom & Kitchen

Raleigh

Several menu items are marked GF and staff are generally knowledgeable about gluten-free options, but the kitchen is shared and does not have a dedicated fryer.

Brewery Bhavana - Downtown

Raleigh

Several dishes are labelled gluten-free or can be made gluten-free on request, including the Bamboo Shoot Salad and Cabbage Rolls.

Bida Manda

Raleigh · Thai · Vietnamese

Vegetarian items on the menu are clearly marked with a 'V' code. Staff ask about dietary restrictions and can guide choices.

Sosta Cafe

Raleigh · Cafe · Brunch

Several menu items are labelled as vegan or can be made vegan, including soy-based options. The kitchen is shared.

A Place at the Table

Raleigh · Cafe · Brunch

A Place at the Table marks several menu items as gluten-free, among them bread, desserts, waffles, and wraps. Staff are described as accommodating and attentive to gluten-free needs.

Taverna Agora

Raleigh · Greek

Taverna Agora offers a clearly marked GF menu with several options but operates a shared kitchen without a dedicated fryer.

Flour and Barrel

Raleigh

The official menu marks several items gluten-free (gf or gf*), including Marinated Olives, Shrimp Scampi, Filet Mignon, Asparagus Burrata, and the Kardashian Chopped Salad.

Madre

Raleigh

Staff are knowledgeable about coeliac needs and will mark up the menu to indicate safe options and cross-contamination risks.

Tazza Kitchen Village District

Raleigh · Pizza

The menu identifies vegetarian dishes with a "v" label and a "vegetarian" icon. Cross-contact risks are lower for these items, but the kitchen serves meat and seafood in a shared space.

Brodeto

Raleigh · Italian

Staff are well-informed about gluten-free needs and will modify dishes. A separate prep area is used for gluten-free orders, though the kitchen is shared with gluten-containing items and no dedicated fryer is available.

Neomonde Mediterranean Raleigh

Raleigh · Lebanese · Mediterranean

Gluten-free items are clearly marked on the menu, including gluten-free pita and JP's Bakery gluten-free desserts. However, the kitchen is shared and no separate prep area or dedicated fryer is mentioned.

True Food Kitchen

Raleigh

Gluten-friendly items are marked on the menu. Many locations use a dedicated fryer. The kitchen is shared, however, and the chain explicitly warns that cross-contact is possible.

Bella Monica

Raleigh · Italian · Pizza

Bella Monica offers a separate gluten-free menu with pasta, focaccia, pizza, and dessert options. The kitchen uses a dedicated fryer and colored plates to flag gluten-free orders.

Crawford and Son

Raleigh

The kitchen is shared, with no dedicated fryer or gluten-free kitchen.