I’ve now spent two years within the National Capital Region, with one 12 months in Aylmer in Quebec, and one 12 months in Ottawa. While this information focuses totally on Ottawa, I’ve included just a few spots ‘across the river’ on the Quebec facet, as there are some celiac-friendly treats there that aren’t to be missed.
As lots of you recognize, I’m disabled now with a spinal CSF Leak, a situation I’ve been affected by since 2017. As a outcome, I can not drive round stuffing my face as I used to after I traveled the world. Presently, I can also’t go to an area spot and eat outdoors, as a result of my standing / sitting time may be very slim; most of my time is spent in mattress. I wish to give an enormous due to Christopher and Elizabeth for being my meals angels. Elizabeth is an area celiac who introduced over treats, prompt new spots, and despatched over a number of the pictures under. Christopher patiently drove to celiac spots across the area with no grumbling in any respect, bringing over meals since I can’t go and get issues myself. I really like residing in Ottawa, however not one of the Quebec spots ship right here. So with out the generosity of my meals buddies, I wouldn’t have been in a position to full this information.
As with the opposite celiac guides on this web site, this record will probably be a residing tree the place I plan so as to add new spots as I stumble throughout them. With a 12 months in Ottawa beneath my belt, although, I used to be able to put collectively the very best of the gluten free eats I’ve discovered to date.
My 2023 gluten free information to Ottawa
I’m dividing this submit into two predominant sections: devoted gluten free services in Ottawa, after which the eating places and stalls that aren’t 100% GF however that may safely accommodate celiacs.
There are many eating places that provide gluten free choices, however not all shield towards cross-contact. Some are usually not even conscious that these dangers must be addressed for celiac clients. While sure, typically you’ll see a celiac say “oh I’m not that sensitive” and declare they’re pleased with utilizing shared fryers, the fact of this autoimmune illness is that even when asymptomatic ingesting gluten will hurt the physique ultimately. It’s not a danger celiacs can take.
While Ottawa has far much less celiac-safe spots as Montreal, it does have a slew of great bakeries, meals vans, and extra for gluten free diners to get pleasure from. I do want that Canada was usually as accommodating as another nations just like the United Kingdom, the place due to modifications of their meals rules, allergens are virtually at all times clearly marked on menus and eating places can usually simply accomodate the wants of celiacs. Hopefully someday.
Still, you received’t go hungry right here and whereas our choice could also be slimmer than Toronto, Montreal, or New York, what you’ll get remains to be scrumptious.
Note: As I’ve obtained some emails since publishing this information asking about how individuals obtained on this record / asking why x or y spot isn’t on the record, I wish to reiterate: all the things on this information was paid for by me, none of it was sponsored, and the record was cobbled collectively from my very own analysis. If you’re new to Legal Nomads please see my About Page for particulars about sponsorships and collabs; I don’t do both. Nothing mistaken with those that do, after all! But the positioning was began in 2008, and as a substitute of doing press journeys and sponsored content material, I made cash creating merchandise my readers requested for like celiac translation playing cards in a number of languages, and maps of meals. Now that I’m disabled, my Patreon can also be what helps help me.
Let’s get to it!
-Jodi
Dedicated (100%) gluten-free eating places, stalls, and bakeries in Ottawa
Strawberry Blonde Bakery (predominant location in Westboro, at 111 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON K1Z 6V9 Canada). This vegan, nut-free, kosher, and gluten-free bakery now has two places in Ottawa, and loads of treats to select from. They do customized truffles as nicely; see under for the one my brother and his spouse obtained for me. They’ve additionally obtained a enjoyable seasonal menu that rotates primarily based on holidays, and year-round staples of various cookies, cupcakes and mini-cupcakes, brownies, nanaimo bars and extra. They ship nationwide, and ship inside the Ottawa space. You can discover them on Instagram right here.
Gutsies (2297 St Joseph Blvd, Orléans, ON K1C 1E7 Canada) This store and bakery has introduced in a number of the unbelievable gluten free items from Montreal and Toronto, and sells them alongside native fare and their very own scrumptious baked items and soups/meals at their retailer. They have contemporary bread, pastries, and muffins/treats, in addition to a comparatively massive dry items part and fairly just a few freezers that home arduous to seek out objects in Ottawa. I’m an enormous fan of their hen soup with basmati rice, freed from components that anger my mast cells. Natasha, who based Gutsies after her daughter Maya was identified with celiac illness, was even variety sufficient to bundle the soups in smaller containers in order that it wasn’t heavy for me to elevate with my spinal CSF leak.
The frozen pizza dough that they promote is among the many finest I’ve ever tried in 20 years of celiac-ing, and should you get there early sufficient they could even have some ache au chocolat and croissants left from La Marquise Sans Gluten in Montreal so that you can eat as you head dwelling. (If not, they’ve them frozen so that you can make at dwelling, as a substitute.) Oh, and don’t miss one in every of their very own banana chocolate muffins, if that flavour is to your style. They’re decadent. You can discover them on Instagram right here and Facebook right here.
2 Sprinkles (previously 5 Cupcakes) (Online and at markets) Previously 5 Cupcakes, this family-owned gluten free bakery not too long ago went by a rebrand and is now 2 Sprinkles. I’m an enormous fan of their namesake sprinkle donuts, under, that are baked not fried. They’ve additionally obtained chocolate brownies, pizza buns, cookies, crispy calzones, and superb breads with flavours like herb garlic and onion cheese. Their menu will probably be increasing as the brand new iteration of the bakery unfolds, however search for their cupcakes after they do come again as they have been fab. If you order on-line, you possibly can choose up without cost at Lansdowne farmers markets weekly, however additionally they provide supply inside the Ottawa space. You can discover them on Instagram right here and Facebook right here.
Voila Gluten-Free Bakeree (4055 Carling Ave #2, Kanata, ON K2K 2A4 Canada) Lovely family-owned bakery that makes baked items not just for celiacs, but additionally for many who keep away from dairy, eggs, peanuts, nuts and tree nuts. They deal with utilizing pure sweeteners, and attempt to intention for low sodium and low sugar. Bagels, bread, savoury and candy pies, tarts, muffins, cupcakes, and far more on provide. You can discover them on Instagram right here and Facebook right here.
Spring Chips (55 Byward Market Square, Ottawa, ON K1N 9C3 Canada) Amazing “potato tornado” spirals, much like those I might get pleasure from in Thailand again after I was residing there a decade in the past. Spring Chips is one other family-owned stall, and over the course of my potato-filled adventures, I’ve had an opportunity to fulfill each dad and son who run the stall in shifts. Really scrumptious, a candy household, they usually make their very own seasoning (gluten free!) to high their freshly fried potato spirals. They’re on the Christmas market at Lansdowne, but additionally at Byward market, and the CFL video games at TD stadium, in addition to some festivals. You can discover them on Facebook right here, and Instagram right here.
Farang Thai (Online and at markets) As the title suggests, this spot is run by a non-Thai individual—farang means foreigner in Thai. Don’t let that cease you, although, as a result of their meals may be very tasty, the co-owner is celiac, and he and his companion has been to Thailand many occasions to maintain researching and enhancing on his recipes. The satay hen is a favorite, however they’ve additionally obtained one in every of my most well-liked drinks, a candy pandan leaf tea. They are often at 613 Flea market in Lansdowne, however you possibly can examine their occasions web page for after they’re attending and for every other pop ups they’ve occurring. They additionally do frozen meals should you’re right here for some time. All objects are 100% GF! You can discover them on Instagram right here and Facebook right here.
Chicha Canada (Markets in and round Ottawa) Chicha, a naturally-gluten drink from South America, is available in many types. It may be made out of corn, rice, quinoa, cassava, and extra—although corn is the commonest and well-known model. It may be fermented into alcohol, or loved as a creamy, scrumptious drink in the summertime warmth. Traditionally an indigenous drink, chicha has been consumed within the Andes for 1000’s of years. In some nations like Colombia, it was villainized following colonization, however is lastly making a comeback.
It’s the non-alcoholic rice-based model from Venezuela that Chicha Canada’s Fernando Gonzalez makes and serves in compostable cups or glass mason jars. He’s obtained rotating flavours, and the consistency is akin to a thicker horchata, a rice-based drink from Mexico. His stall is a newcomer on the markets, and the whole menu is gluten free—even the Oreo model under (he makes use of gluten free Oreos!). Chicha can also be dairy free. It’s fairly a deal with, and even the plain model is sugary sufficient to get pleasure from by itself. Add the maple syrup or Oreos and also you’ve obtained one thing to fulfill even the sweetest of candy tooths. You can discover CC on Instagram and Facebook too, the place he shares which markets he’ll be at in Ottawa.
Gluten free eating places in Ottawa, by delicacies:
These are spots that aren’t 100% gluten free, however educated about celiac illness and cross-contact. With the case of The Souvlaki Shack, it’s 95% gluten free, and superb.
Mediterranean and Italian
The Greek Souvlaki Shack (258 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1X4, Canada). When I known as to verify what was gluten free right here, the lady I spoke with confirmed that the proprietor makes all of the gluten free pita himself, and that just about all the things on the menu was protected for celiacs—together with the fried calamari. What a deal with! This spot has no web site or social media to talk of, however they’re on UberEats should you wished to examine the menu earlier than stopping in. The gyros with gluten free pita introduced me again to the numerous Saturdays I used to get Marathon souvlaki with my grandpa pre-celiac prognosis, and each single factor I’ve tried from there was scrumptious. A phrase of recommendation: get some additional tzatziki on the facet to dip your french fries in for additional oomph. The spinach pie (spanakopita) is not gluten free, nor are the opposite objects made with phyllo. But all the things else is, and with a devoted fryer you received’t have bother discovering one thing you like. Be certain to say celiac while you order.
La Dolce Vita (180 Preston Street, Ottawa, ON, K1R 7P9, Canada). This restaurant is Gluten Free Certified from the GFFP (The Gluten-Free Food Program), that means all of their gluten free choices — AND THERE ARE SO MANY — are celiac-safe. If you need Italian meals, it is a nice wager. I’ve additionally put it within the “pizza” part under, however along with pizzas you possibly can go for pastas, entrees, lasagna, gnocchi and extra. Full GF menu so that you can drool over, right here. You can discover them on Instagram right here.
Ottavio (56A Gréber, Gatineau, QC J8T 3P8, Canada) Ottavio is over in Gatineau on the Quebec facet of the river, however its menu is clearly marked for a number of allergens and it’s among the many safer locations to seize a meal when you have a automobile and a choosy household who wants some selection to select from. You can discover them on Instagram right here.
Aroma Meze (239 Nepean Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P 0B7, Canada) Many gluten-free choices, completely scrumptious, and a considerate menu divided by seasons, and celiac buddies say it is a great place for a sit-down meal. As talked about, I can not sit down or go to eating places, so I’ve not but tried it. But it got here so closely really useful that I wished to incorporate it. There can also be gluten free poutine with a devoted fryer for the french fries, in addition to GF pitas. You can discover them on Instagram right here and Facebook right here.
Thai
Social Thai (399 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y3, Canada) This spot is educated about celiac illness, can accommodate many dishes and make them gluten free, and is a favorite for native celiacs. You can discover them on Instagram right here.
Siam Bistro (1268 Wellington Street West, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3A5, Canada) this was the primary Thai place I attempted in Ottawa, and it was scrumptious. They’re conscious of cross-contact, can clarify what’s gluten free for celiacs, and have loads of conventional Thai dishes to select from. You can discover them on Instagram right here.
Talay Thai (511 Bank St. Ottawa, ON K2P 1Z5, Canada) Their menu objects are marked for gluten (utilizing a inexperienced coronary heart, a pleasant change!), and educated about cross contact. Ensure you point out celiac illness / gluten allergy, so that they know to take additional precaution. Pad thai, fried rice, yellow curry, and a few appetizers: all gluten free. Red curries / inexperienced curries are usually not. You can discover them on Instagram right here.
Green Papaya (256 Preston St Ottawa, ON, K1R 7R5 Canada). This Thai restaurant has just a few outposts to select from however I’ve solely eaten on the Preston avenue franchise. They have been in a position to accommodate my celiac wants, and conscious of CC dangers. You can discover them on Facebook right here.
Vietnamese
Unfortunately, many Vietnamese spots at the moment are utilizing soy sauce of their meat marinades, and a few of my previous haunts are not protected. Here are two I nonetheless dine at:
Authentic Vietnamese Pho House (3 places, all outdoors Ottawa metropolis heart) Don’t miss their bánh hỏi, a DIY platter with rice wrappers and grilled meat and herbs with pickled veggies, hủ tiếu, phở (the phở tái nạm sách is my fave as I really like beef tripe!) NOTE: the is menu marked “gluten friendly” so this isn’t a celiac-driven eating expertise, however many dishes from Vietnam are naturally gluten free (as I element in my Saigon meals information). You should inform them that you’re celiac, so that they prepare dinner the bánh phở noodles in separate water to the egg noodles, for the soups. Bun noodles are cooked upfront individually, and protected. Also double examine the marinade for the meats. You can discover them on Facebook right here.
La Maison Pho (Aylmer) (4 Rue Belmont Aylmer, QC J9H 6J5, Canada) educated about celiac, gluten free objects clearly marked on their take-out menu in retailer, together with their summer time rolls /gỏi cuốn (hen shouldn’t be marinated in any soy sauce), phở, rice vermicelli dishes (bún thịt nướng) and extra. You can discover them on Instagram right here and Facebook right here.
Poutine
T.F.T – that meals truck (2160 St. Joseph Blvd, Ottawa, ON, Canada). Coming from Montreal, I’ve some sturdy opinions about poutine. On the Ottawa facet, That Food Truck (T.F.T) is well the very best poutine I’ve tried. They use St. Albert’s curds and have an excellent gravy, and the fries are completely crispy whereas nonetheless being tender inside. They have a devoted fryer, and most of their menu may be made gluten free so should you crave grilled hen sandwiches, burgers, or onion rings, all are doable right here. If you’re in Ottawa with out wheels, they’re on Uber Eats too. If you do have wheels, they’re throughout the road from Gutsies. You know what to do. You can discover them on Facebook right here.
Patate Lou Lou (29 Chemin Eardley Aylmer, QC J9H 4J9, Canada). Across the river is my favorite poutine within the space, at Patate Lou Lou. Unfortunately it’s not that accessible should you don’t have wheels, so it’s beneath # 2 right here on the information. You’ll must ask for his or her gluten free gravy, which additionally comes with St Albert’s curds. They have devoted fryers for the fries, and likewise a vegan sauce choice. You can discover them on Facebook right here.
The Great Canadian Poutinerie (a number of places) People in Ottawa additionally swear by The Great Canadian Poutinerie, however I’m actually not the largest fan of the gravy. Still, should you’re not a poutine purist like me and wish to attempt many various choices (like Philly cheesesteak poutine or candy Sriracha poutine), that is your finest wager. You can discover them on Instagram right here and Facebook right here.
African
YKO Chicken BBQ (the placement at 263 Dalhousie Street Ottawa, ON K1N 7E3 Canada) There are two outposts of YKO hen, I’ve solely tried the one at 263 Dalhousie and whereas they could be comparable taste-wise, I’ve solely tried the .com one! The co-owner, Ramata, shouldn’t be solely conversant in celiac illness, however trains her workers in cross-contact and was very responsive after I requested questions on preparation and contamination. The different outpost is run by her household.
The hen is unbelievable, smokey and tender and juicy inside, and the facet dishes are all gluten free as nicely—and scrumptious. Pretty a lot all the things is protected on the menu, besides the beignets. But for the reason that beignets are made on a stovetop, the opposite objects which might be fried like french fries are okay for us celiac to get pleasure from. I often go for a half-chicken with sides to have leftovers for the subsequent day. Do not miss the plantains, please. They are a wonderfully candy accompaniment to your hen. You can discover them on Instagram right here.
Pizza
Pizza Nerds (2 places). For those that wish to attempt pizza at a spot that isn’t devoted, it is a good choice. They’ve obtained creative flavours, a scrumptious cauliflower crust, and data of celiac illness. They preserve these pizzas in a separate space and prepare dinner them on a pan in order that the pizza doesn’t contact the floor of the oven. I attempted their Queen Elizabeth goat cheese and basil pizza, although I requested for no sauce attributable to my mast cell points. They have been in a position to accommodate, and very nice about it to. You can discover them on Instagram right here.
La Dolce Vita – (see above, beneath Italian)
Johnny Farina (216 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L7 Canada). Despite the title, Johnny Farina does have gluten free pizza (and pasta) choices, workers are educated about celiac and can prepare dinner and serve/lower pizzas with separate utensils if knowledgeable of getting the situation. Not my favorite GF pizza on the town (that may be Pizza Nerds!) however tasty and plenty of non-pizza choices for everybody else. You can discover them on Instagram right here.
Pizza Stay Gold (360 Elgin St., Ottawa, ON, K2P 1M8, Canada—Google maps lists it as 380, however their very own web site says in any other case) I’m a skinny crust form of woman, but when deeper dish pizza piques your fancy, Pizza Stay Gold’s gluten free choices are decadent and scrumptious. This spot began up in the course of the pandemic and has change into in style. It serves Detroit-style pizza, that means that it’s sq. and with a big excessive crust —not the pies we’re used to right here, however a enjoyable change if you would like it! Fryer is shared with the hen breaded objects so don’t go for something fried right here. But the GF pizzas are ready in a separate space, with their very own slicing boards, utensils, and pans, and cooked individually. You can discover them on Instagram right here.
Indian
Thali Ottawa (136 O’Connor St, Ottawa ON K2P 2G7 Canada). Thali serves actually superb meals, and although it isn’t low-cost it stays among the finest Indian spots I’ve tried on the town. Items which have gluten are clearly marked on the menu; the remaining is ours to get pleasure from. When I ate there the pappadum and pakora have been protected too, as nothing with gluten was fried of their fryer, but it surely’s at all times good to verify. Their sister restaurant Coconut Lagoon is another choice should you favor the menu there, or need one thing additional decadent like butter lobster masala. Both menus are the brainchild of Chef Joe Thottungal, who has carried out an exquisite job of bringing his visions to life. You can discover them on Instagram right here and Facebook right here.
Taj Indian Cuisine (3009 Carling Ave. Ottawa, ON K2B 7Y6). They serve vegan, halal, vegetarian and gluten free choices, and are a suggestion from the Ottawa Celiac Association. When ordering, ensure you point out you’re celiac! They have a copious menu, however at all times verify fried merchandise are gluten free too as shared fryer standing might change. You can discover them on Instagram right here and Facebook right here.
East India Company (210 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON, K2P 0J4 Canada). This restaurant has an intensive menu and beneficiant parts of biryani, a few of which have paneer (a rarity in that dish), in addition to their mains. Unlike many Indian eating places within the metropolis lately, their mains include rice on the facet. Their menu for his or her downtown Ottawa location clearly marks for gluten, however as with Coconut Lagoon and Thali, please be aware that the wheat image denotes UNSAFE dishes—there’s no line by that wheat. You can discover them on Instagram right here and Facebook right here.
Sona Indian Kitchen (1183 Hunt Club Rd Unit 104, Ottawa, ON K1V 8S4). A relative newcomer to Ottawa, this restaurant opened in 2023. The restaurant may be very conscious of cross-contact points, and may substitute as required. Note that whereas the menu may be very clearly marked for gluten free objects, their fryer is shared and not protected for celiacs. Sadly you’ll must skip these poppadoms. They’re on Facebook right here.
Indian Punjabi Clay Oven (4055 Carling Ave, Kanata, ON, K2K 2A4 Canada). Further afield, however an excellent choice when you have a automobile. This spot is one other one really useful by the native celiac affiliation, as they’re very conversant in cross-contact and what it means to be strictly gluten free. I’ve had paneer dishes and hen biryani to nice success, however their menu has many extra choices so that you can get pleasure from. You ca discover them on Instagram right here.
Latin American and Mexican Food
La Casita Nica (740 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3V4 Canada). Nicaraguan-style tamales (nacatamales), pupusas, and different corn-based choices, situated within the La Chingadera Mexican grocery store on Bank avenue. Having spent years residing in Mexico, it was enjoyable to attempt a really totally different tackle the tamale. Their pork nacatamal has bitter orange within the corn masa, and potato and arduous boiled egg contained in the neatly-wrapped bundle, alongside the meat. You can discover them on Instagram right here and Facebook right here.
Casa Mexico (226 Preston St. Ottawa, ON K1R 7R2, Canada) La Casa Mexico’s new Preston avenue location has the identical gluten free menu choices as their different spots additional afield. There’s a purpose I cherished residing in Oaxaca a lot: many dishes have been naturally gluten free, and superb. Corn tortillas abound right here, as do slow-cooked favorites like barbacoa and tacos al pastor. Missing are the costs from Mexico, after all, however that’s anticipated. You can discover them on Instagram right here.
Gooneys Sandwichworks (360 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, ON K1P 1C8, Canada) Delicious gluten free arepas with quite a lot of fillings on their menu, and freezers with gluten free empanadas. You can select from all-day breakfast arepas, or the much less eggs extra meat and cheese choices on their lunch and dinner menus. They are on Instagram right here and Facebook right here.
La Cabana (848-B Merivale Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 5Z4, Canada). La Cabana’s speciality is pupusas, a savoury flatbread from El Salvador made with masa (corn) or rice flour that resembles the arepa. It’s El Salvador’s nationwide dish, and a scrumptious one at that—I used to eat this so much in Montreal after I was first identified a few years in the past since there have been much less GF choices again then. It’s naturally gluten free, and so tasty. La Cabana’s pupusas are GF as nicely, one thing clearly marked on their menu. You can ask for a rice flour choice should you favor, although their major pupusa is the normal masa (corn) flour base. You also can discover them on Instagram right here and Facebook right here.
La Fiesta Latina (565 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON K1R 5K2) They grabbed an excellent area title too! Most of the menu is gluten-free, and tacos and tortillas are 100% masa harina and never flour. Knowledgeable about celiac illness. You can discover them on Instagram right here.
Chamos Grill (511 Lacolle Way, Orléans, ON K4A 5B6, Canada) is a Venezuelan restaurant that gives many various gluten free corn-based choices, from arepas, empanadas, and tacos to hearty predominant dishes from a cross-section of Latin American nations. Very conscious of cross-contact/celiac wants; should you order supply your bag can have a gluten free sticker on it to indicate that they handled your meal otherwise to the remaining. This spot was began by a Syrian-Venezuelan couple who provided take out arepas and empanadas in the course of the pandemic. In 2023, they expanded their menu and their house into one thing extra; it’s additionally a bar and occasion house.
Gluten free baked items (for 100% GF bakeries, see above)
Little Jo Berry’s (1305 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 3B1, Canada) LJB shouldn’t be a devoted facility, however their gluten free objects are baked in a separate a part of the kitchen, one that’s cleaned and verified for cross-contamination. As they’re not 100% GF, they will’t assure security, however I’m very delicate and haven’t had points at this bakery. Their gluten free donuts have been my birthday “cake” final 12 months, and superb. They typically make extravagant treats like this gluten free terrarium, with matcha and chocolate sponge cake, gummies, mint, chocolate mousse, and extra: You can discover them on Instagram right here.
Rocket Scone This scone firm is an enormous hit for celiacs and non-celiacs alike. The bulk of their choices are with gluten, however they do make a candy and a savoury gluten free choice every week. The proprietor’s husband is celiac and he or she makes the GF scones at dwelling, cautious to keep away from any cross-contact. And the GF scones are a special form to the common ones to keep away from errors. Available at totally different farmers markets within the metropolis in Carp, Westboro, Lansdowne, and Orleans; their Instagram feed is the place they submit the week’s scones and their present location. I’m an enormous fan of their amaretto poached pear, however you actually can’t go mistaken.
Sushi
Kiko Sushi (349B Preston st, Ottawa, ON, K1S 1V6 Canada) Knowledge about cross contact abounds, they usually have a large gluten free choice as nicely. Their rice is completely seasoned and the fish is contemporary. You can discover them on Instagram right here.
Sushi Haru Haru (181 Rue Principale, Gatineau, QC, J9H 6J9 Canada). One of the very best rated sushi spots within the space, this was my go-to when I lived in Aylmer, Quebec. Very contemporary fish, a beautiful Korean household who owns the spot and who have been comfortable to accommodate my further meals restrictions over and above celiac. Gluten free soy sauce is offered, the rice vinegar they use is gluten free, they usually make their very own spicy sauce and it too is gluten free. The Korean meals choices are not gluten free, however should you’ve obtained some non-celiacs in your midst, they could get pleasure from these choices. I often obtained their salmon sashimi combo, under, however all of their sushi is unbelievable.
Ten Fish (1149-B Bank St., Ottawa, ON K1S 3X4 Canada) A really cute family-owned sushi store not removed from Lansdowne and the Whole Foods. Self pick-up menu on their web site right here that marks out which of the maki rolls are gluten free—see the hover over the rolls. They have gluten free soy sauce obtainable for many who want it, and their spicy sauce can also be gluten free. I often keep on with their sashimi or nigiri.
J:Unique Kitchen (381 Cooper St, Ottawa, ON, K2P 0P8 Canada) Very educated about celiac and cross contact, and engaging sushi. Expensive however their fish high quality exhibits you why. It’s billed as “Vancouver style sushi” in Ottawa, however yow will discover your traditional faves right here both approach. They are on Instagram right here and Facebook right here.
Pubs and Diners
Little Mac’s (991 Wellington St W, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 2Y1, Canada). Fried /southern meals, from the titled mac and cheese, to fried hen, waffles, ribs, french fries, and extra. Also milkshakes! While the menu doesn’t disclose that it’s gluten free, it’s virtually fully gluten free—a celiac’s ldl cholesterol paradise. The solely factor not gluten free is that they’ve common buns, however you possibly can ask for the GF bun while you order. They put together the wheat buns on a separate griddle to the remainder of the (GF) menu. Make certain you talk that you’re celiac while you go or reserve. You can discover them on Instagram right here.
Wilf & Ada’s (510 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1Z4 Canada) This was once a breakfast-only spot, but it surely was revamped a decade in the past to supply a brunch menu that features favourites like avocado eggs, mariposa duck (beneath their “eggs benny” part, made with Hollandaise sauce), and typical breakfast staples. Most of their menu may be made gluten free, workers is educated about celiac restrictions and desires, and their dishes are crafted with a deal with native farms for his or her elements. They’re on Instagram right here.
Ice Cream
Yes, in my household ice cream is a delicacies sort—and sometimes a meal.
The Merry Dairy (102 Fairmont Avenue -corner of Gladstone, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 1X6 Canada) They are educated about celiac illness, and serve essentially the most superb ice cream. My brother is rightfully obsessive about this spot, and he made certain I used to be too after I moved to the world. When I’ve gone in individual and point out that I’ve celiac, they open a brand new tub of ice cream and get a brand new clear scoop to make sure no cross contact. The gluten free housemade waffle cones are among the many finest I’ve ever had, and their flavours rotate with the season. Honey lavender, contemporary mint (made through neighbourhood mint trade, the place locals deliver contemporary mint and get ice cream credit score) and salted caramel are amongst my picks But actually, there’s nothing dangerous right here. The scooping menu and pint information are clearly marked for gluten free, soy free, and vegan choices. Note that their vibrant waffle cones are not housemade nor gluten free, so ensure you ask which one to get. You can discover them on Instagram right here and Facebook right here.
Moo Shu Ice Cream (477 Bank St. Ottawa, ON K2P 1Z2 Canada) Another unbelievable ice cream spot, with creative flavours and clearly-marked gluten free choices, in addition to gluten free waffle cones. Flavours change month-to-month. Don’t miss lime leaf and mint (I’m predictable I do know), or Hong Kong milk tea — each are superb. You can discover them on Instagram right here and Facebook right here.
Cassis Home-Made Gelato and Sorbet (No official web page however it’s situated at 68 Principale St, Gatineau, Quebec J9H 3M6, Canada) Open 12-9pm on weekends and 2pm-8pm on weekdays. No gluten free cones, however gelato itself is predominantly gluten free they usually have used a brand new scoop after I point out I’m celiac. Their mojito, black sesame, and yuza flavours are all unbelievable, in addition to all of the others.
Stalls and Food Trucks Outside of Town: Stittsville
Jimmy’s Waffle World (5862 Hazeldean Road, Stittsville, ON, Canada, K2S 0N9) – virtually fully gluten free, with savoury and candy waffles alike, and poutine and fries from a protected fryer. They actually have a waffle poutine. Follow it up with a comfortable ice cream dessert (with gluten free cone, besides). You can discover them on Instagram right here and Facebook right here.
The Original Souvlaki Food Truck (1619 Stittsville Main Street, Stittsville, ON, Canada; previously Greek Wagon Ottawa) There are many gluten free choices within the type of platters, salads, and fries—together with gluten free gravy for poutine and a protected fryer. You can discover them on Instagram right here.
Smokin R&Rs BBQ (1441 Stittsville Main St. Stittsville, ON, ) slow-cooked meat, poutines, sandwiches, briskets, and extra. Much of the menu is gluten free, with a protected fryer. The mac & cheese, sadly, shouldn’t be for celiacs. You can discover them on Instagram right here and Facebook right here.
Even additional afield
A short be aware about spots which might be out of city however obtainable if timing permits:
The Bean Sprout GF is a beautiful family-owned enterprise in Toronto that makes gluten free, nut free Chinese meals, together with stir fries, dumplings, spring rolls, egg rolls, steamed buns, and far more. They additionally provide menus for soy free, corn free, and egg free objects, should you want them. All objects are delivered frozen, with cooking instructions on their web site. While they’re primarily based out of city, they do pop ups right here in Ottawa each few months. You can comply with them on Instagram or examine their web site for the subsequent pop up within the space. I’m an enormous fan of their hen dumplings, that are nice steamed but additionally do nicely in an air fryer. For the soy free menu, they use coconut aminos in its place. I refill every time they’re on the town!
Riz Gluten Free can also be Toronto-based, however often does Ottawa pop ups, and are additionally bought at quite a lot of outlets on the town (at Gutsies, Voila, and so forth). They have wonton soups, dumplings, curries, and stir fries all gluten free and dairy free.
And lastly, not a pop up however a spot I extremely suggest should you journey to the Gatineau Hills: a B&B known as La Violette in Wakefield, Quebec that I stayed at for my brother’s wedding ceremony final 12 months. It’s such a reasonably space, the mattress and breakfast has two cozy and cozy rooms, and also you’d be remiss to not keep there for the breakfasts alone. Natalie, who runs the B&B and cooks the breakfasts, was in a position to make protected and scrumptious gluten free meals for me and tailor them to my further meals restrictions. It’s usually booked out, however should you’re within the space and need a evening someplace particular, I extremely suggest it.
Shops in Ottawa with naturally GF merchandise or GF specialty objects
I assumed I’d add some element about the place I purchase merchandise as a celiac, for these sticking round a bit longer.
- The predominant spots are chain grocery shops like Loblaws, IGA (on the Quebec facet), Metro, Canada’s Superstore, Farm Boy, and ContemporaryCo, which can all have gluten free merchandise and snacks so that you can refill on.
- For center jap elements which might be naturally gluten free, I head to Adonis Supermarket. I get my Zaatar spice there, which I exploit in nearly all the things. Also a superb choice: Al Raheem.
- For Asian elements, head to Lim Bangkok Grocery or for an even bigger retailer with extra choices (when you have a automobile), numerous banh pho and coconut milk and curries to select from at T&T Supermarket.
- For South Asian elements and spices, choices I’ve sampled embody Bombay Spices, Silk Road Foods, and Vaishali’s Superstore.
- For nice Italian-made gluten free pasta and gluten free flour choices, head to Nicastros Fine Foods.
- For pure meals / natural meals and spices, Whole Foods Market and Herb & Spice are my go-tos.
What to do in Ottawa
Most of my time right here has been spent in mattress, as my spinal leak persists. While I’ve had an opportunity to see a number of the enjoyable festivals—Tulip pageant, poutine pageant, and extra—within the years earlier than I moved right here, my radius now could be fairly small. So I wished to share some posts from others who’ve skilled extra within the metropolis than I’ve, and assets for individuals who wish to go to:
- Ottawa Tourism’s record of enjoyable free actions for every season, in addition to their occasion calendar for all of the goings on you received’t wish to miss.
- From The Planet D, 33 issues to do in Ottawa
- Ottawa Tourism’s “My Local” guides, the place residents voted for the very best winter actions, museums and artwork galleries, mountaineering trails, actions for households, and extra.
- With a automobile, you’ve obtained ample time to discover the Ottawa Valley. Here’s an inventory of what to do on this lovely a part of the area.
- The National Capital Commission additionally has a touchdown web page for all of the superb parks and heritage buildings within the space.
- Tourisme Outaouais from Quebec has an inventory of Gatineau sights and meals.
- Festivals Ottawa has occasions massive and small so that you can select from, and you may peruse through their calendar in case your dates are agency.
- And should you’ve obtained non-celiacs amongst you and wished some meals for them, Eater has an inventory of the very best meals round Gatineau and Ottawa right here.