Best Gluten Free Restaurants in Lower Garden District

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

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New Orleans

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BywaterCentral Business DistrictFrench QuarterGarden DistrictLower Garden DistrictMetairie

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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31 restaurants available nearby

How are Featured results ranked

1. The Bower

4.6

Exceptional(821)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Lower Garden District

Booked 6 times today

The Bower is a culinary gem in the heart of New Orleans, where Southern charm meets modern American cuisine. Experience an inviting ambiance with lush greenery and industrial accents, illuminated by candlelight for an intimate dining experience. Executive Chef Marcus Woodham has crafted a menu that showcases locally sourced ingredients and innovative techniques. Delight in small plates like Truffled Parmesan Bread and Whipped Feta, or enjoy house-made pastas that highlight the chef's skill. The beverage program features expertly crafted cocktails and a curated selection of wines, ensuring the perfect pairing for your meal. Whether celebrating a special occasion or seeking a memorable night out, The Bower offers warm hospitality, exquisite cuisine, and a captivating atmosphere that promises an unforgettable evening.

A photo of Cafe Normandie at The Higgins restaurant

2. Cafe Normandie at The Higgins

4.4

Awesome(78)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French American • Warehouse District

Indulge in sophisticated French-influenced casual fare in the Higgins Hotel's full-service restaurant.

3. Sofia New Orleans

4.5

Awesome(2050)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Warehouse District

Booked 16 times today

Sofia is an Italian-inspired kitchen that has an elevated take on traditional cuisine in a fun and funky setting in the warehouse district. Acclaimed chef Talia Diele's menu of inventive small plates, traditionally prepared meats and fish, handmade pasta, and wood fired pizza has drawn rave reviews locally and nationally. Our Italian inspired cocktails, craft beers and Italian wine list have been carefully curated and will appeal to the most discerning palates.

4. Antoine's

4.6

Exceptional(11953)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 39 times today

Celebrating 185 years in the French Quarter, Antoine's welcomes you to enjoy our traditional French creole fare as well as updated classics in our beautiful and historic restaurant setting in the heart of the French Quarter.Antoine's Dress Code isBusiness Casual: Jackets and collared shirts are strongly suggested for gentlemen. We kindly ask all guests not to wear athletic or beach clothing, baseball caps, or flip-flops. Antoine’s dress code will be enforced at the discretion of the manager.All private dining rooms are open and we are actively booking for future events. For private dining inquiries please learn more at www.antoines.com and fill out private dining inquiry.

A photo of Legacy Kitchen's Tacklebox restaurant

5. Legacy Kitchen's Tacklebox

3.7

Very Good(314)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Central Business District

Booked 2 times today

New Orleans born and Louisiana inspired, we are an independent polished casual Southern restaurant offering daily brunch & breakfast (including award winning beignets!), lunch & plate specials (best lunch in CBD and home of the $3 lunch beer), happy hour & drink features, raw bar, and dinner for everyone with fresh gulf seafood, chicken & waffles, chargrilled oysters, burgers, and MORE. Conveniently located adjacent to the Renaissance Pere Marquette Hotel and steps from the French Quarter.

6. Copper Vine

4.8

Exceptional(2556)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Central Business District

Booked 32 times today

Copper Vine is a wine gastropub nestled in downtown New Orleans surrounded by lush greenery. With 30 wines on tap and a menu featuring Southern Regional cuisine, our lunch, brunch, and dinner menus are perfect for sharing and pairing with our extensive wine list or curated cocktail list.

7. Dakar NOLA

4.9

Exceptional(94)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• African • Uptown

Booked 7 times today

Dakar NOLA is a modern Senegalese tasting menu restaurant. The menu is inspired by Chef Serigne Mbaye’s most cherished memories of his childhood in Dakar, Senegal. Dinner at Dakar NOLA features a pescatarian tasting menu with some dishes served family-style.We are a reservations only concept open Tuesday through Saturday and our dinner experience lasts 2.5 hours. Our menu changes often and is mostly dairy and gluten-free.Reservations are open 42 days at a time with a new period opening at 10 am central time.We are unable to accommodate the following allergies: Fin fish, soy, shellfish aroma/fumes, allium, honey**We can accommodate shellfish allergy and peanut if noted in the reservation.We can NOT accommodate a Vegan diet or a vegetarian that does not eat food cooked in seafood broth. We are able to accommodate a gluten intolerance/allergy In order to minimize disruptions to the kitchen, late arrivals will be served the current course being served

8. Domenica

4.6

Exceptional(7626)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Central Business District

Booked 18 times today

Domenica translates to “Sunday,” in Italian, it is the day of the week to explore and cook leisurely, abundant meals. At Domenica restaurant, our chefs seek to transport guests to those coveted moments, offering passionately prepared dishes that marry pure, local ingredients with revered techniques.While the menu is rooted in tradition, our chefs focus on elevating Italian ingredients and classic flavors to create modern classics, adapted for the contemporary palate of New Orleans. The fresh pastas made by hand daily, roasted vegetables, meats and Napolitano style pizzas, all prepared in the restaurant’s iconic wood oven, are perfectly complemented by custom-brewed beers, seasonal craft cocktails and an Italian-focused wine list.

9. Pascal's Manale

4.5

Awesome(3420)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Uptown

Booked 8 times today

Founded in 1913, this family-run, Italian-Creole restaurant is located in uptown New Orleans. It is famous for creating barbecued shrimp.This neighborhood restaurant is vintage New Orleans, from the service to the decor. The oyster bar is always manned by a friendly shucker. The oysters are fresh, salty, and delicious.The old time oyster bar and cocktail bar offers raw oysters on the half shell and all types of cocktails. We offer fine seafood, Italian specialties, and delicious steaks.In 2023, Dickie Brennan & Co. welcomed Pascal's Manale into their restaurant family.

A photo of 34 Restaurant & Bar restaurant

10. 34 Restaurant & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(293)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Portuguese • Warehouse District

Booked 9 times today

34 is Chef Emeril Lagasse’s first restaurant dedicated to the cuisine of his Portuguese heritage. He was inspired by his late mother, Hilda, who influenced his interest in cooking when he was a child growing up in Fall River, MA. The 245-seat restaurant is adorned in shades of green – Emeril’s signature color – wood accents and ornate Portuguese tiles. A painting of a rooster, a national Portuguese symbol of good luck, greets guests at the entrance. Once inside, a jamon bar with countertop service and tile-clad DJ booth are focal points of the space. The restaurant celebrates not only the food and design of Portugal but also the sounds, with music from local and touring DJs.

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AliceVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The pasta dishes are outstanding !! Service was amazing - Christy was especially kind in finding us options for one of our party with dietary needs.
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Sofia New OrleansPrice: Expensive• Italian• Warehouse District
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4.5
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Mary
New Orleans / Louisiana •24 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Fun event with a delicious menu and fabulous wines.
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Antoine'sPrice: Expensive• Creole• French Quarter
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4.6
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Katherine
Denver / Colorado •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 19, 2025
Chef is amazing! Fresh in season ingredients, creative and amazing flavor combinations. My new fav restaurant when I am in town!
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The BowerPrice: Moderate• American• Lower Garden District
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4.6
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Lionel
Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 20, 2025
Service was excellent, most of the food was very good. I was disappointed in the Gumbo.
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Legacy Kitchen's TackleboxPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Central Business District
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3.7
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Makeda
New Orleans / Louisiana •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
My friends and I tried out Cafe Normandie for Mother’sDay Day brunch because we figured there wouldn’t be as big of a crowd and that it wouldn’t become a watered down meal there. Everything we had was beyond exceptional. I’m now taking my husband there for a Father’s Day brunch.
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Cafe Normandie at The HigginsPrice: Expensive• French American• Warehouse District
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4.4

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