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Your Guide to Gluten-Free Dining in Central Florida

From local and regional cuisine to international eats, discover some of the area's top restaurants for delicious, gluten-free dining.

If you’re looking for that delectable dessert or flavorful meal but have a gluten allergy or intolerance, you’ve come to the right place. Not only are allergies widely recognized across the area, but some restaurants have also dedicated menus with foods you never thought you’d be able to eat again! Here’s a list of just some of these incredible restaurants that cater to your gluten allergy.

4 Rivers Smokehouse

This local barbecue spot 4 Rivers Smokehouse is famous for offering gluten free options. From the southern pulled pork and smoked chicken to the St. Louis style ribs and 4R BBQ beans, you’ll surely find something to satisfy your appetite.

Walt Disney World Resort

If you’re visiting the theme parks with a food allergy, Walt Disney World Resort is sure to please. Almost every place you stop for a snack or meal can accommodate your gluten allergy. Did you think you’d have to go without Mickey Mouse waffles? Well, you can order them GF and won’t be able to tell the difference. Check out their detailed allergy page for more information for your next visit.

Here are just some of the sit-down restaurants with specific menus just for you:

Disney Springs

Enjoy gluten-free options at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’

Gluten free menus are also easy to find at Disney Springs. Be sure to always tell your server about your allergy and they’ll most likely have a substitute. P.S. You must try Raglan Road’s gluten free monkey bread!

Universal Citywalk

Some spots at Universal Citywalk have great allergy menus. A favorite for those looking for gluten-friendly options is at Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food. With their signature corn chips, you can delight in nachos, tableside guacamole, Budin, and so much more!

Columbia Restaurant – Celebration

Close-up of a dessert plate with bread pudding and strawberries at Columbia Restaurant, with sangria and seafood dishes softly blurred in the background. — A sweet finish at Columbia Restaurant, where classic Spanish flavors meet warm hospitality in every course.

Of course, Columbia’s Original “1905” Salad is on the GF menu but there’s also an array of tapas and entrees for you to choose from as well. From the shrimp “Al Ajillo” to the pollo asado and even their crema Catalana dessert, your meal will be safe and delicious.

Estefan Kitchen

A pan of seafood paella topped with a lobster tail, mussels, shrimp, scallops, lemon wedges, and fresh herbs sits on a white plate on a dark tabletop. — A dish this vibrant doesn’t just feed you — it sweeps your taste buds straight to celebration mode. Courtesy Christina Thomas, Go Epicurista

Estefan Kitchen has so many options when it comes to gluten free dining. Try the restaurant’s staple, GF Cuban Churrasco with handcrafted Cuban chimichurri sauce, or the GF Ropa Vieja Shredded Beef.

There are a lot more restaurant options that offer gluten free dining in Central Florida, but these were just a few! Remember to ask for gluten free options and always check with your server when ordering food for your allergy. For more Kissimmee happenings, subscribe to our newsletter and tag us on Facebook and Instagram with #MyKissimmee.