May is Celiac Awareness Month. Ahead, find a curated roster of restaurants that cater to diners with celiac disease, gluten intolerance, and other dietary sensitivities, with modifiable menus, gluten-free kitchens, or clearly marked menus. Disclaimer: This list is merely a starting point. For extra safety, always confirm your dietary needs with your server, and call ahead to ensure that the kitchen can properly meet your needs.
This stylish, sit-down Mexican spot on Waltham’s restaurant row has a vast — and entirely gluten-free — menu, plus a convivial vibe. 484 Moody St., Waltham, 781-893-1389, www.amuletorestaurant.com
Look for the Natick location of this homegrown burrito chainlet to roll out gluten-free homemade tortillas in the coming weeks; soon, they’ll introduce the tortillas at each restaurant. 1265 Worcester St., Natick, 508-318-8960, www.annas.com
A user-friendly taco chain with Cali vibes and convenient locations from the Fenway to Fort Point, Bartaco’s menu offers modifications for gluten, dairy, nut, shellfish, and soy allergies, plus an intuitive online interface for pre-orders. Various locations, www.bartaco.com
The place to go when you need to please a crowd, with salads, bowls, seafood, steaks, and nachos — almost all of ‘em available gluten-free. Plus, there’s a kids’ menu. 336 Moody St., Waltham, 781-899-0297, www.bistro781.com
This mellow Brazilian café sells sumptuous gluten-free cheese bread, pão de queijo, and a well-labeled roster of gluten-free waffles, egg dishes, parfaits, muffins, and more. 1271 Cambridge St., Cambridge, 617-945-1179, www.bomdough.com
An affable ale house that caters to gluten-free guests, with modifications for snacks like potato skins, poutine, even lobster-and-bacon grilled cheese and ice cream. 1885 Centre St., West Roxbury, 617-477-3298, www.bostonalehousegroup.com
This approachable, something-for-everyone chain offers a gluten-free version of its entire menu; this month, they’re also donating a portion of dessert sales to Boston Children’s Hospital Celiac Program. Various locations, www.burtonsgrill.com
Chef Jason Santos’s free-wheeling parlor of deep-fried indulgence just rolled out a gluten-free rendition of its signature fried chicken: wings, thighs, and tenders. Various locations, www.buttermilkbourbon.com
A favorite of gluten-free social media influencers (yes, this is a thing), sibling Italian restaurants Capo and Prima host gluten-free nights; Prima’s is Monday, while Capo’s is Tuesday. Most everything on the menus is gluten-free, from meatballs to pasta to arancini. 443 West Broadway, Boston, 617-993-8080, www.caposouthboston.com; 10 City Square, Charlestown, www.primaboston.com
A barbecue-oriented, comfort-food-focused pub with gluten-friendly options for baby back ribs, beef brisket, pulled pork, and more. 780 State Road, Dartmouth, 774-992-0183, www.caskandpig.com
This North Shore duo, with locations in Beverly and Salem, lives up to its name with husky egg sandwiches, available on gluten-free cheese-and-herb bread. Various locations, www.cravenorthshore.com
North Shore pizza-goers in the know rely on Danvers Pizza for an admirable roster of gluten-free pies with all your favorite toppings, plus gluten-free subs, calzones, and fries. The menu is well-labeled and easy to navigate. 136 Andover St., Danvers, 978-880-7959, www.danverspizza.com
This Italian stalwart, now celebrating 40 years, has changed with the times to offer a full, pasta-laden, gluten-free lunch and dinner menu. Various locations, www.davios.com
This cozy, dedicated gluten-free bakery focuses on bread: fresh-baked and fermented for 24 hours, along with gluten-free provisions like pastas and sweets. 915 Elm St., Manchester, N.H., 603-600-1773, www.dishonbakery.com
Chef Ken Oringer is known for his celiac-friendly dishes (he even wrote a cookbook with his daughter, Verveine, spotlighting kid-focused, gluten-free recipes); at this stylish Newbury Street lair, gluten-free offerings are clearly labeled on the menu, and housemade pasta modifications are available. 278 Newbury St., Boston, 857-991-1080, www.facciabruttaboston.com
Sip craft sake — gluten-free, made with rice, koji, yeast, and water — alongside gluten-safe cocktails and mocktails. Pop-up food vendors are required to offer both gluten-free and vegetarian choices. 120 N. Meadows Road, Medfield, 508-242-5416, www.fartheststarsake.com
A Medford favorite, For Pizza lets guests build their own gluten-free pies with safe, house-made dough; there’s plant-based pizza, too. 51 High St., Medford, 781-219-3139, www.forpizza.com
At these celebratory four-star Cuban spots in Cambridge and Waltham, the food is shareable and arrives quickly. Happily, most of the menu is gluten-free, including tacos made with plantain shells instead of typical tortillas. Pair them with ceviche and pan-seared shrimp. Various locations, www.gustazo-cubancafe.com
A Newton staple for gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and Kosher Pareve provisions, including gluten-free challah and sought-after latkes. 547 Commonwealth Ave., Newton, 617-795-2626, www.innaskitchen.com
This popular Worcester-based bakery specializes in sweets safe for nut-free, gluten-free, and shellfish-free snackers; now, there’s a branch at the Boston Public Market. It’s a prime spot for allergy-friendly bespoke birthday cakes, too. Various locations, www.jenniferleesshoppe.com
This doughnut shop serves 12 gluten-free varieties daily, made in a gluten-safe kitchen, in fun flavors like maple bacon and blueberry blast. Various locations, www.kanesdonuts.com
At this North End restaurant, all pasta (except ravioli) has a gluten-free alternative. 125 Salem St., Boston, 857-233-4500, www.libertinenorthend.com
This lively taco parlor with Fenway and South Boston outposts offers a dedicated gluten-free fryer and a clearly marked menu. Various locations, www.locotacoshops.com
Feast on breakfast bowls and gluten-free brioche French toast at this allergy-sensitive diner, with a dedicated gluten-free and meat-free fryer. 906 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617-864-5301, www.massavediner.com
The menu at this fried chicken and bubble tea destination — which resembles a 1980s arcade game — is more intuitive to navigate than a throwback round of Pac-Man, with a helpful allergy chart and plenty of celiac-safe options, including gluten-free rolls. 324 Walnut St., Newton, 617-433-8882, www.mochikohawaiian.com
The artful poke bowls at this West End Hawaiian takeout spot are crafted in a gluten-free kitchen, which uses tamari instead of traditional soy. 103 Beverly St., Boston, 617-588-0889, www.loveartpoke.com
The kitchen at this chic Reading steakhouse, with a Lexington sibling on the way, can modify almost their entire menu for gluten-free diners by request. 136 Haven St., 781-942-0001, www.post1917.com
Stillwater and Sloane’s
Sarah Wade’s comfort food restaurants offer gluten-free nights every Monday (Stillwater) and on the first Monday of every month (Sloane’s), serving soothing plates like mac-and-cheese and spicy Nashville hot chicken. 197 North Harvard St., Allston, 617-693-8220, www.sloanesboston.com; 120 Kingston St., Boston, 617-936-3079, www.stillwaterboston.com
A Porter Square haven for students on a budget, with a long menu of gluten-free alternatives that don’t compromise on spice or flavor. 1933 Massachusetts Ave., 617-868-4200, www.sugarspices.com
Another hit from Ken Oringer (Faccia a Faccia), this time with pastry chef Monica Glass, with a fully gluten-free menu of morning-to-midday curiosities like miso-whipped ricotta toasts and honey-chili tuna melts. 298 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617-395-3125, www.verveinecafe.com
This is Cambridge’s go-to, gluten-free bakery, with a focus on special occasion cakes and cupcakes. 1782 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 857-500-2748, www.violettegf.com
Prowling for even more resources? Visit the ever-popular, niche Facebook hit Phil Hates Gluten for unvarnished reviews of local restaurants, and follow Instagram’s Dear Gluten for a treasure trove of gluten-friendly tips. Roaming far from home? Download the Find Me Gluten-Free app for a database of accommodating restaurants.
Kara Baskin can be reached at kara.baskin@globe.com. Follow her @kcbaskin.