Gluten Free Restaurants in Israel
The emergence of gluten-free dining venues and food festivals in Israel has given chefs and food artisans who specialize in gluten-free cuisine a stage on which to display their skills. There are many of gluten-free eating options to choose from in Israel, ranging from fancy cafés and restaurants to food trucks and street food vendors. These restaurants provide a wider range of customers in search of satisfying and healthy substitutes for conventional cuisine, in addition to those with gluten-related diseases.
Gluten Free Restaurants Categories
This page will continue to grow. As I find new restaurants or go to restaurants that people recommend I will continue to add to the page.
I want to stress that I am not certifying any of the businesses on this site as gluten free. It is your job as the consumer to ask questions and to verify that the restaurant is safe for you and your family. People are all different. My family can eat food prepared in a not certified gluten free kitchen while others can not.
To ensure that people with gluten sensitivity or Celiac disease have a safe and enjoyable eating experience, it is important to be vigilant and mindful of cross-contamination when dining out. Ask questions without fear, and if you’re not satisfied with the response find another establishment.
To make navigating the page easier the page is divided into the following sections.
Many restaurants offer gluten free options but do not have gluten free kitchens
Many restaurants in Israel offer gluten free options though most restaurants will inform you that their kitchen is not a sterile environment and their offerings may be cross contaminated. Pizza and burgers are easy to find as many of the chains have a gluten free option. There is even a pasta chains that offers gluten free option that you can mix with their various sauces and toppings.
There are many falafel options too but be sure to inquire if the falafels are gluten free. You just won’t be able to eat your falafel on a pita but you can enjoy eating falafels with chumus and chips (also known as French fries in the United States). Lastly, no Israel breakfast is complete without shakshuka, many restaurants offer a gluten free roll in place of the bread basket but note some restaurants charge extra for the gluten free roll.
Please be sure to ask questions as everyone is different. The precautions people take vary too. So please check with the restaurant before you order to safeguard your health.
Eating at Gluten Free Restaurants in Israel
We live outside of Jerusalem in the Judean Hills. As such many of my recommendations are primarily based in those locations but in addition to my favorite restaurants I am also including other restaurants that are known to have gluten free options. Some have been that have been recommended to me by family and friends.
I am not a food critic. I consider myself to be a customer service expert. When we go to a restaurant the attentiveness of the wait staff is important to me. The willingness of the staff and the restaurant in general to meet our dietary restrictions when it comes to gluten free options plays a large part if we return.
Several years ago my wife and I wanted to go out for a date night. She had heard of a restaurant, so I gave them a call to see if they had gluten-free options, including dessert. I was told that they did. I made a reservation and when we got to the establishment there was one gluten free option on the menu and no gluten free desserts. We ended up eating there. My food was good, but my wife’s was only OK. Regardless of the quality of food the overall experience left much to be desired.
I am not going to pan a restaurant if the experience was negative; rather, I am not going to write about it. This site will only feature restaurants, bakeries and items found in grocery stores that I like.
In the business world there is a saying, that people do business with people they know like, and trust. This site will follow the same idea. I am only going to feature businesses and brands that I know like, and trust but as a service I will post information to other establishments as well.
Restaurant Chains in Israel that offer Gluten Free options
Some of our Favorite Gluten Free Restaurants in Israel, Jerusalem
Below are some of my family’s favorite restaurants that my family have enjoyed going to in Jerusalem.
Please always ask questions and to verify that the restaurant is safe for you and your family.
Harvey’s Smoke House
It is my sons favorite restaurant. My favorite gluten free item on the menu is the burnt ends. The restaurant is located in walking distance from Kikar Hamusica. They have a large assortment of smoked meats and chicken, salad as well as very yummy chorizos.
Gluten free desserts are also available.
The restaurant is not cheep but it offers a nice atmosphere and is ideal for special occasions.
Reservations are recommended.
Jaffa 33, Jerusalem
02-6246444
harveys.co.il
Piccolino
Piccolino is a dairy Italian restaurant located in in Kikar Hamusica. The restaurant offers gluten free pasta that be substituted for any of the pasta dishes. They have an extensive menu that offers many options.
We had our sons Hachnosat Tefillin (first time a boy wears Tefillin) party there. The food never ran out. It was around Hanukah and the potato pancakes were delicious.
They have an impressive Friday morning breakfast buffet that offers a large assortment of gluten free options.
They always have one or two gluten free dessert options.
It is a family favorite that eveyone always enjoys.
12 Yoel Moshe Solomon St. Jerusalem
077-9975989
www.piccolino.co.il
Restaurants with Gluten Free options in Jerusalem
Below are the restaurants that my family have enjoyed going to.
Please always ask questions and to verify that the restaurant is safe for you and your family.
Babado
My nephew who has Celiac disease came to Israel for a visit. My wife and I heard about the restaurant and told him about it. We suggested that he try it. He has been there twice in the last week.
Babado is located on Beit Lechem in a store front. My wife had a shawarma plate which I tried and I had the corned beef. Both meats were delicious. Each meal came with a generous amount of freshly made Israeli salads. The owner was friendly and the staff was polite. I asked for seconds on the marinated eggplant and the staff graciously gave me a second helping. The eggplant was marinated with lemon and was really good.
Though the restaurant is not gluten free they were more than accommodating to my wife and my nephew. The was happy to show that he used olive oil as we have soy oil intolerances.
If I lived across the street from Babado I would definitely be a frequent visitor.
Babado
Beit Lehem Rd 49, Jerusalem, 9355325
050-532-1182
Bagel Cafe
Bagel cafe is a chain that is a coffee shop. They used to have a more extensive menu. Currently the menu is not a extensive but they have gluten free bagels. Obviously if you are a celiac I would be extra careful here.
My family and I love lox. We all agree that there lox is some of the best that we have had. Quite often we go there to simply buy a bag of gluten free bagels, a regular bagel for me and lox for the house it is that good.
As a side my daughter is a big fan of their coffee drinks.
Emek Refa’im St 54, German Colony, Jerusalem
bagelcafe.co.il
Ben Ami located Jerusalem on Emek Refaim near Talpiot also has a location in Efrat.
We have enjoyed meals at the Jerusalem location as well as having purchased cakes from them for special occasions.
The restaurant has a gluten free menu.
Emek Refa’im St 38, Jerusalem
02-651-0070
benami-jlm.co.il
Burger Bar
Burger bar offers hamburgers, grilled chicken and portabella mushrooms on gluten free buns. They also offer salads.
We frequent the franchise on our Yeshuv but we have unfortunately had reasons to be at the local hospitals and have eaten there too.
The food is fresh and made to order. It is not gourmet but if you are hungry you will enjoy there burgers.
Multiple locations in Jerusalem
Shaare Zedek Hospital Shmuel Beit 1
Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital
burgersbar.co.il
Casa Lavi
Located in the heart of Jerusalem is a coffee and sandwich shop.
My wife and daughter recently visited the restaurant for breakfast.
Not only did the server explain to them the difference between the different kinds of coffee there were a variety of options on the menu they could choose from that offered gluten-free bread. They each had avocado toast with eggs prepared differently.
The restaurant also offered gluten-free desserts.
Beit Lehem Rd 41, Jerusalem, Israel
Itta
My wife and I went there for breakfast. The restaurant is located in the Ein Karem neighborhood of Jerusalem. My wife had shaksuka and I had the Israel breakfast. Her shakshuka was available with gluten free bread that she said was good. I had the Israeli breakfast that had the best omelette that I ever had. It did not need any salt or pepper and was deliciously flavored with herbs. We also shared a delicious gluten free slice of chocolate cake.
The restaurant also has a shop that has a social and economic project and provides a platform for the presentation of products produced in the workshop by the women and men of the association.
Mevou Hashar 1, Ein Kerem, Jerusalem
02-6568268
www.tirosh-hope.com/itta
Fiori
My family enjoys going to Fiori. Conveniently located in Jerusalem First Station. It is easy to get to and has ample paid parking.
They offer gluten free pasta the you are able to choose your sauce and toppings to the pasta. Additionally we enjoy the eggplant parmesan as an appetizer. They take credit cards but you can’t put the tip on the card.
David Remez St 4, Jerusalem
02-587-4486
www.fiori.co.il
Harvey’s Smoke House
It is my sons favorite restaurant. My favorite gluten free item on the menu is the burnt ends. The restaurant is located in walking distance from Kikar Hamusica. They have a large assortment of smoked meats and chicken, salad as well as very yummy chorizos.
Gluten free desserts are also available.
The restaurant is not cheep but it offers a nice atmosphere and is ideal for special occasions.
Reservations are recommended.
Jaffa 33, Jerusalem
02-6246444
harveys.co.il
Ichikidana Indian cuisine
Ichikidana is a restaurant that offers Indian cuisine. The restaurant is not gluten free but the staff knows which items do not have gluten. My family went there for dinner last night and the owner explained what was in each of the dishes and which were gluten free.
One of the items that we ordered was a vegetable tempura appetizer. The tempura was made with rice flour and was delicious. My daughter ordered the lentil dish which comes with a tortilla-type bread that is not gluten free but the owner substituted a gluten free rice option for no additional charge.
The restaurant is conveniently located in the Jerusalem near Kikar Hamusica .
Hillel St 24, Jerusalem
052-800-0686
ichikdana.co.il/
Kazze
Kazze is a gluten free restaurant. In addition to being a restaurant they do catering. They catered my daughters Bat Mitzvah and the food was delicious.
We have ordered in for holidays and the food is always fresh and tasty. If you did not know it you would not know that you were eating a gluten free pizza. My kids and wife really like the desserts that they offer.
The restaurant is conveniently located in the Jerusalem Rechavia area.
Bezalel 7, Jerusalem
079-565-8822
www.kazzejerusalem.com
Kinor Bakikar
Kinor Bakikar Restaurant in Kikar Hamusica. Taking words from their website …. “is an elegant, kosher chef’s restaurant, under Badatz Beit Yossef supervision. The restaurant places an emphasis on meat dishes and also serves fish, seasonal salads and breads baked especially for you.”
My wife has been their several times with friends who come to Israel on vacation. She always relays how enjoyable of an experience it was and that she was able to find options that were gluten free.
Passage of the synagogue 8, Kikar Hamusica, Jerusalem
053-4276671
kinorbakikar.rest.co.il
Mojos
Mojos is a meat restaurant located in the center of Jerusalem. It is not a gluten-free restaurant, but they offer gluten-free items. Before I talk about the food, I have to say that their staff is very friendly and super helpful, as they were happy to answer all the questions we had and gave great recommendations.
They offer gluten-free pizzas, and the crust is very good. What makes these pizzas unique is that you can get a kosher pepperoni pizza with cashew cheese. My wife had the BBQ pizza, and I liked it too.
The restaurant is handicapped accessible, and they offer vegan options too, not that we tried those.
I will undoubtedly return to this location in the future.
Queen Shlomziyon St 1, Jerusalem, 9414601
Phone: 02-663-0438
itsmojos.com
Nodi
Nodi is my favorite restaurant to go to for breakfast. I love the outdoor seating and they have great coffee. My mother still talks about it from her visit over two years ago.
The restaurant offers gluten free bread to go with their Israeli breakfast and they have a varied of Shaksukas and toasts. Toasts are the Israeli version of a gourmet grilled cheese. My daughter really likes their gluten free pesto, tomato and mozzarella cheese. She says it always perfectly cooked.
It is walking distance from the Museum of Tolerance and Rechov Yaffo.
39 Hillel St.Jerusalem
02-6251737
https://www.naadicafe.com/
Pasta Basta
Is a pasta chain that offers gluten free pasta. You can choose your sauce and the toppings that are mixed into the pasta.
They also have very good soup in the winter months.
It is not fancy but the food is always satisfying and portions are filling. You can supersize your order too.
Two Locations
Mahaneh Yehudah Market
8 Mulberry Alley, Mahane Yehuda market Jerusalem
054-829-2660
Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital
Kalman Ya’akov Man St, Jerusalem
02-677-7111
pastabasta.co.il
Piccolino
Piccolino is a dairy Italian restaurant located in in Kikar Hamusica. The restaurant offers gluten free pasta that be substituted for any of the pasta dishes. They have an extensive menu that offers many options.
We had our sons Hachnosat Tefillin (first time a boy wears Tefillin) party there. The food never ran out. It was around Hanukah and the potato pancakes were delicious.
They have an impressive Friday morning breakfast buffet that offers a large assortment of gluten free options.
They always have one or two gluten free dessert options.
It is a family favorite that eveyone always enjoys.
12 Yoel Moshe Solomon St. Jerusalem
077-9975989
www.piccolino.co.il
PINOLI GELATO – פינולי
My wife had heard about Pinoli a gelato shop. We were in Jerusalem near Ben Yehuda Street so we stopped in. The location had plenty of outdoor seating.
My wife asked about their gluten free selections and the staff was very helpful. They explained what was gluten free but that the shop was not a certified gluten free location.
Pinoli has many unique flavors that the helpful staff is glad to sample.
The flavors include :
- pistachio
- vanilla nero
- Belgian chocolate
- coffee pecan
- amarena
- nutella
- halva
- peanut butter and jelly bean
- mango
- strawberry
- lime basil
- orange aprol
- dark chocolate
- mint
If you love ice cream as much as I do Pinoli is a great place.
Ben Yehuda St 8, Jerusalem
055-885-7247
Dizengoff Square 6, Tel Aviv-Yafo, 6439617
03-611-7282
Derekh Refa’el Eitan 1, Kiryat Ono
03-658-4222
Jerusalem St 131, Rishon LeTsiyon
Phone: 050-792-2822
Tacos Lui
As the website says is authentic Kosher Mexican food in the heart of Jerusalem.
My wife and I have gone numerous time for lunch. The food is always fresh and tasty. We have also brought the food home for dinner. Everyone loves the food. It does not have to be taco Tuesday to enjoy this restaurant that has many gluten free options.
They have indoor and outdoor seating.
Queen Shlomziyon St 11, Jerusalem
02-663-9992
www.tacosluis-il.com
Zarifa
I do not know how my wife found this cute little restaurant. It is tucked away between the Katamon and Katamonim and neighborhoods.
It was the first time that I ever had a kada which they offer both as a gluten-ful and gluten free option.
The cafe has a gift shop attached that sells plants, planters. gifts as well as some of the spreads made at restaurant. We took some of the pesto home. It was as good at home as it was there.
Horquanya 8, Jerusalem
02-6500508
zariffa.co.il
Some of our Favorite Gluten Free Restaurants in Israel,
Gush Etzion
Below are some of my family’s favorite restaurants that my family have enjoyed going to in Gush Etzion
Please always ask questions and to verify that the restaurant is safe for you and your family.
The Hamama is located in Kfar Tzion. It is one of my wife’s favorite restaurants for breakfast and lunch.
The Hamama offers a variety of breakfast options that one is able to request to be made with gluten free bread. They also have a nice variety of salads.
They are attached to a florist/ nursery and your you can buy a plant to take home with.
They offer a variety of shakess but my favorite drink there is their limonana garush on minty lemonade.
Kfar Ezion Commercial Center, Kfar Ezion
02-623-0465
facebook.com/hamamacafe1
Hummus Haaretz is one of my favorite restaurants. It is not fancy but the falafel and humus are delicious.
They do not offer gluten free pitas but the flafel balls do not have gluten and then do not use soy oil. My family has brought there own gluten free pitas with them.
There french fries are all always hot and fresh.
They also offer salads and shakshuka.
If you are looking for good humus and falafel this is the place.
Kfar Ezion Commercial Center, Kfar Ezion
02-993-5366
Ninos Pizza Bar has the best gluten free pizza I have ever tasted. It is so good I don’t miss the gluten. There regular pizza is also very good.
The restaurant uses molino gluten free flour. So unlike many other restarnants that sell gluten free pizza their pizza crust is free an home made.
The owner is always there and they have excellent soups during the winter months.
If you are in the area and you are gluten free and love pizza it is a must!
Kfar Ezion Commercial Center, Kfar Ezion
050-267-1564
Restaurants with Gluten Free options in Gush Etzion
Below are the restaurants that my family have enjoyed going to.
Please always ask questions and to verify that the restaurant is safe for you and your family.
Bagel Cafe
Bagel cafe is a chain that is a coffee shop. They used to have a more extensive menu. Currently the menu is not a extensive but they have gluten free bagels. Obviously if you are a celiac I would be extra careful here.
My family and I love lox. We all agree that there lox is some of the best that we have had. Quite often we go there to simply buy a bag of gluten free bagels, a regular bagel for me and lox for the house it is that good.
As a side my daughter is a big fan of their coffee drinks.
Netzer Yishai St 1, Efrat
bagelcafe.co.il
The Hamama is located in Kfar Tzion. It is one of my wife’s favorite restaurants for breakfast and lunch.
The Hamama offers a variety of breakfast options that one is able to request to be made with gluten free bread. They also have a nice variety of salads.
They are attached to a florist/ nursery and your you can buy a plant to take home with.
They offer a variety of shakess but my favorite drink there is their limonana garush on minty lemonade.
Kfar Ezion Commercial Center, Kfar Ezion
02-623-0465
facebook.com/hamamacafe1
Hummus Haaretz is one of my favorite restaurants. It is not fancy but the falafel and humus are delicious.
They do not offer gluten free pitas but the flafel balls do not have gluten and then do not use soy oil. My family has brought there own gluten free pitas with them.
There french fries are all always hot and fresh.
They also offer salads and shakshuka.
If you are looking for good humus and falafel this is the place.
Kfar Ezion Commercial Center, Kfar Ezion
02-993-5366
Ninos Pizza Bar has the best gluten free pizza I have ever tasted. It is so good I don’t miss the gluten. There regular pizza is also very good.
The restaurant uses molino gluten free flour. So unlike many other restarnants that sell gluten free pizza their pizza crust is free an home made.
The owner is always there and they have excellent soups during the winter months.
If you are in the area and you are gluten free and love pizza it is a must!
Kfar Ezion Commercial Center, Kfar Ezion
050-267-1564
Pizza Efrat is a take out restaurant located in Efrat. On their regular menu they offer deep dish pizza which is hard to find in Israel. Unfortunately te deep dish is not gluten free.
They offer several choices for individual gluten free pizzas, which include goat cheese and pesto and pineapple and Bulgarian cheese for those with an adventurous palate..
They also a have a freezer with Ben & Jerry’s ice cream for desset.
Commercial Center, HaTe’ena St 1, Efrat
02-993-1630
dineil.wixsite.com/pizzeriaefrat
Restaurants with Gluten Free options in the Lakhish region
Ela Cafe
Was recommended to me by a mom on our Yeshuv. Her child has Celiac Disease and unlike my children who are only gluten intolerant has to be very careful and does not go to many restaurants.
The mom told me that Ela Cafe located at the entrance of Kibbutz Beit Govrin. A quote taken from their website by Adi one of the owners:
I have celiac disease, and that’s why I rarely eat out,” “This difficulty is familiar to me, and that’s why I created an entire gluten-free menu.
If you are ever near the Kibbutz be sure to try it out.
Kibbutz Beit Govrin
Ela Cafe
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