Earlier this week we received a restaurant submission from Nebo Restaurant in Boston.   Here is some additional information courtesy of Nebo Restaurant:

I am writing to inform you of our new gluten free menu. About 4 yrs ago my sister Christine and I opened nebo restaurant at 90 N. Washington St. in Boston’s North End. Nebo is a traditional Italian restaurant offering dishes based on recipes that were passed down from our mother and grandmother.  After being open for about a year, two of our closest friends were told they had Celiac Disease.  We then realized just how many people this disease has affected and the need for an alternative for their dining restrictions.

Determined to serve our friends their favorites, we set upon making our menu available in a gluten free form. We are thrilled to say that we have now produced 90% of our menu with the same great taste as our regular menu. We don’t think there has been an accomplishment that has brought us more pleasure. If you would like us to forward a copy of our Gluten free menu please send a menu request to nebofunctions@gmail.com.

Note: If you’d like to submit information about a restaurant with a gluten free menu, you can do so here.

Looking for a nice gluten free meal at Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)?   Well, to make a long story short, good luck!   Despite their recent menu revision which includes grilled chicken items, they still do NOT offer any type of gluten free chicken.   So, what do they offer?

According to a representative with KFC, the following few items are confirmed to be gluten free (not all items are available at every KFC location):

Kentucky Fried Chicken’s Gluten Free Menu

• Green Beans
• Potato Salad
• Seasoned Rice
• Jalapeno peppers
• Corn

Note: mashed potatoes with or without gravy contain gluten

It is a shame as the grilled chicken could have easily been made gluten free, exposing their product to a large community of consumers that currently can’t or won’t go there.

Looking for some gluten free restaurant menus in the Boston area?   There are a growing number of gluten free options throughout Boston, and many have some incredibly tasty options.  

As we are known for doing, we’ve gone out and tried to create an all-inclusive resource for Bostonians which is printer-friendly.  This page will be continue to be updated as new gluten free restaurant menus are discovered, so feel free to bookmark or link to this page directly from your website!

Boston Gluten Free Restaurant Menus

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro - Located near Boston’s Theater District, this Chinese bistro offers a dedicated gluten-free menu with dishes like garlic snap peas, Moo Goo Gai Pan, and wild Alaskan salmon steamed with ginger. There’s even a flourless chocolate dome!

Stone Hearth Pizza - This thin-crust, Neapolitan-style pizzeria recently introduced a gluten-free menu. With locations in Cambridge, Belmont, and Needham, Stone Hearth Pizza focuses on premium organic and sustainable ingredients. It was also named Boston of Best by Boston Magazine in 2007.

The Elephant Walk - This French-Cambodian restaurant has three Boston-area locations (the Beacon Street branch is pictured above), all with a special gluten-free menu. Menu options include pan-roasted haddock, shrimp curry, trout marinated in lime juice, and roasted bone-in chicken breast. The sunny, exotic decor lends itself to a special occasion.

Wagamama - A favorite among Europeans, this nifty noodle stand migrated across the pond and opened its first North American location in Boston’s Faneuil Hall a few years ago. Now there are other locations in Harvard Square and Prudential Center, and many of its menu items are available sans gluten.

Zing! Pizza and Roti - This Porter Square pizzeria also offers gluten-free pizza. The menu offerings change frequently, but their website has the most up-to-date info. GF diners can also specify if they would like bleu cheese or feta. The pepperoni is all-natural beef that is gluten and casein free.

Zocolo Cocina Mexicana - Most of the gluten-free options seem to be Asian-influenced, but this colorful, casual Brighton restaurant actually servces food from Oaxaca and Veracruz, Mexico. They offer vegetarian and gluten-free menus.

Note: For your reference, you can also find an interactive map showing other Boston gluten free restaurants specifically for the Boston area at BostonCeliac.com!

Based upon feedback from our readers, it looks like there is a growing number of restaurants in the Kansas City area which offer gluten free menus.    As we’ve done in the past, we’ve done some research and collected these restaurants in one location so if you live in or are visiting this area, you’ll be able to print this post and use it as a reference. 

Note:  This page will be updated as new gluten free restaurant menus are discovered, so feel free to bookmark or link to this page directly from your website!

Kansas City Gluten Free Restaurant Menus

Blue Bird Bistro

• 1700 Summit St, Kansas City, MO 64108 - (816) 221-7559

Bonefish Grill

• 6334 N Lucerne Ave, Kansas City, MO 64151 - (816) 746-8179

Carrabba’s Grill

• 10586 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS - (913) 385-7811
• 19900 E Valleyview Pkwy, Independence, MO - (816) 795-9944

Daniel’s Bar-B-Q

• 12200 Johnson Dr, Shawnee, KS - (913) 248-4477

Eden Alley Restaurant

• 707 W 47th St, Kansas City, MO 64112 - (816) 561-5415

First Watch

• 1022 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO - (816) 931-1054
• 409 Armour Rd, Kansas City, MO - (816) 842-7300
• 19321 E US Highway 40 # L, Independence, MO - (816) 795-0814

Fortune Wok

• 11236 W 135th Street, Overland Park, KS - (913) 239-8646
• 14537 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS - (913) 681-8863

Grand Street Café

• 4740 Grand Ave, Kansas City, MO 64112 - (816) 561-8000

Jack Stack Barbeque

• 13441 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO 64145
• 9520 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66212
• 101 W. 22 St., Kansas City, MO 6410
• 4747 Wyandotte St., Kansas City, MO 64112

Kona Grill

• 444 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64112 - (816) 931-5888

Lulu’s Noodles

• 333 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108 - (816) 474-8424

Outback

• 1731 NE Douglas St., Lee’s Summit MO 64086 - (816) 246-7555

Pei Wei Asian Diner

• 9222 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS  - (913) 693-9777
• 15141 W 119th St, Olathe, KS - (913) 254-7283

PF Chang’s

• 102 W 47th St, Kansas City, MO 64112 - (816) 931-9988

Pizza Fusion

• 4800 West 135th St?#250, Leawood, KS 66224 - (913) 685-0033

Red Robin

• 1919 Star Dr, Liberty, MO - (816) 792-3030
• 7111 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS - (913) 642-9800
• 8657 W 135th St, Overland Park, KS - (913) 894-2222

Stone Canyon Pizza

• 6433 N Prospect Ave, Gladstone, MO - (816) 455-7727

Ted’s Montana Grill

• 7420 NW 87th St, Kansas City - (816) 746-8337
• 101 E 14th St, Kansas City - (816) 842-1977

Uno’s Chicago Grill

• 4710 Jefferson St, Kansas City - (816) 931-1599
• 9050 NE Barry Rd, Kansas City - (816) 415-0010
• 8420 W 135th St, Overland Park, KS - (913) 851-9500

Waldo Pizza

• 1543 NE Douglas St, Lees Summit, MO 64086 - (816) 875-2121
• 7433 Broadway St, Kansas City, MO 64114 - (816) 363-5242

For those fortunate members of the Celiac Disease community who have an Outback Steakhouse in their area, this restaurant has long been a popular destination due to their knowledge of the gluten free diet and their gluten free menu.  So, how did all this come about? 

Tiffany James recently published a fun article over at The Examiner celebrating the 1-year anniversary of the gluten free Bloomin’ Onion, a food that the restaurant has long been known for. The post then goes on to share the story of how the bloomin’ onion and the rest of Outback’s gluten free menu came about. 

Here is an excerpt from Tiffany’s post:

The original batter was made from cornstarch which was very good but not exceptional. Cornstarch batter doesn’t taste like wheat flour batter, of course. The proprietor of this Outback location is Tom Propp who does not want to serve anything mediocre to his customers. He experimented with gluten-free flours and products until he found just the right combination.

Once the batter was perfect, Tom started making things other than fried shrimp. Chicken fingers came next and finally the world famous Bloomin’ Onion. After these creations were sampled by a few discriminating gluten-free diners, Tom had no choice but to invest in a dedicated gluten-free fryer. Needless to say this was a big investment but one that Tom has never regretted for a moment.

Tom Propp is a bit of a perfectionist regarding the food he sends out to the dining room so it was no surprise that he took time perfecting all the new gluten-free dishes for his expanded gluten-free menu. To date it includes -  Mac-n-Cheese, No Rules Pasta, Toowamba Pasta, Kookaburra Wings, Bushman ‘Shrooms, Gold Coast Coconut Shrimp, Fried Chicken Tenders and the now world famous gluten-free Bloomin’ Onion. Of course the normal gluten-free menu is also available and it’s full of many delicious gluten-free selections, including the decadent Thunder From Down Under chocolate dessert. This Outback location even stocks four gluten-free beers and gluten-free buns for burgers and sandwiches - made complete with gluten-free fries!

Click here to read the rest of Tiffany’s post.   What is your favorite gluten free menu item that Outback offers?