Best Gluten Free Restaurants in Downtown LA (90013)
5 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
Essential Picks
9.1
Chef Josef Centeno’s Michelin-starred Orsa & Winston turns Italian-Japanese tasting menus into carefully choreographed evenings that can be tailored gluten-free with advance notice. In a small dining room inside the historic Farmers & Merchants Bank Building, courses move from seafood porridge to seasonal vegetables with quietly precise service.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seasonal Tasting Menu with Gluten-Free Substitutions, Seafood Porridge with Gluten-Free Adjustments, Vegetable-Driven Courses from the Vegetarian Tasting Path
What makes it special: A Michelin-starred tasting menu that thoughtfully accommodates gluten-free diners.
Notable Picks
#2
Rice DTLA
8.6
Rice DTLA is a 100% gluten-free modern Japanese spot on the third floor of Little Tokyo Galleria, serving brown-rice sushi, ramen, and small plates in a sleek, softly lit dining room. It’s one of downtown’s rare dedicated gluten-free kitchens, drawing celiac diners and date nights alike with careful sourcing and polished service.
Must-Try Dishes:
Vegan Ramen, Crispy Rice with vegetable toppings, Baked Dynamite Fried Potato (request vegan prep)
What makes it special: A fully gluten-free Japanese kitchen with clearly labeled vegan ramen and plates.
#3
Tatsu Ramen
8.5
Tatsu’s Arts District outpost brings the brand’s customizable tonkotsu bowls to a big, loft-like space that stays busy deep into the night. Bowls like Bold, Soul, and Hippie Ramen lean rich and punchy rather than traditionalist, drawing a steady mix of locals and late-night crews.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bold Ramen, Soul Ramen, Hippie Ramen
What makes it special: Customizable, late-night tonkotsu bowls in a spacious Arts District setting.
#4
Guisados
8.3
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Quick Bites Champions
Business Lunch Power Players
Family Friendly Favorites
A dependable DTLA outpost of the stewed-taco specialist, where slow-cooked fillings taste layered and intentional rather than greasy. Tortillas are sturdy, salsa is bright, and the menu has enough range to keep repeat lunches interesting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cochinita pibil taco, Mole poblano taco, Chiles toreados
What makes it special: Stewed-filling tacos with real depth and balance.
8.2
A busy GCM stand built around nixtamalized blue-corn tortillas that bring extra depth to crispy, cheese-tied tacos. Expect bold, salty-savory combos and a fast counter rhythm that suits a market crawl.
Must-Try Dishes:
Asada taco on blue-corn, Choriqueso taco, Quesadilla with salsa roja
What makes it special: Blue-corn tortillas give every taco a distinct edge.