2023 Guide to Gluten-Free Thanksgiving in New York City

Updated November 2023

A number of my readers have been asking for gluten-free Thanksgiving dinner recommendations. Whether you are a local New Yorker or you just don’t want to cook, here are some options for your gluten-free meal in New York City this Thanksgiving day. Be sure to make your reservation TODAY if you are planning on dining out for Thanksgiving. Seats fill up very quickly.

Note: Please remember to contact each restaurant directly if you have questions about the menu items, preparation, etc. It is up to YOU to do your due diligence when planning any meal outside of your home.

New Gluten-Free Options for 2023

Menu includes organic turkey, candied sweet potato with brown sugar and marshmallow, challah mushroom stuffing, green beans with crispy shallots, braised Swiss chard, mashed potatoes with mushroom gravy, corn bread, cranberry sauce, and dessert pies. Prepaid reservations required for parties of 1 to 14. $99 per person.

In celebration of Thanksgiving, chef Andrew Sutin has created a special holiday prix-fixe dinner: $125/adult prix fixe & $50/children (12 & under).  Chef Sutin has celiac disease so he is well-versed on gluten-free food preparation. Please contact the restaurant with any questions about the gluten-free menu items at reservations@themarylanenyc.com.

Gluten-Free Restaurant Options

⚠️ Don’t forget to make a reservation! ⚠️

Senza Gluten will be feature their regular dinner menu along with Thanksgiving specials. Reservations are available through OpenTable.com. For parties larger than 4 people please call the restaurant directly.

Regular menu will not be served. Thanksgiving menu only. Please note, not all dishes on the menu are gluten-free but the menu is clearly marked. The menu is $70 per adult and $50 per child. There are also a la carte menu items and mezze and small plates available for an additional charge. Reservations available via Resy.com. Catering also available.

Thanksgiving menu is $79 per person. Wine pairings and specialty cocktails available. The Thanksgiving menu can be prepared entirely gluten-free. Modified children’s and vegetarian menus upon request. Reservations required. For inquiries, please call 212-888-4121 or email mstojanovic@kimberlyhotel.com.

Gluten-Free Catering

Order everything you need for a gluten-free Thanksgiving dinner except the turkey! Thanksgiving catering is available for pick-up Wednesday, November 22 or Thursday, November 23. Cut off for all Thanksgiving Pre-Orders is Sunday, November 19th at 11pm EST.

Kubeh and Pappardella both have catering options available as well. Contact each restaurant for specific details about gluten-free Thanksgiving catering. Details above.

Gluten-Free Desserts

Apple pies ($35) and pumpkin pies ($30) available. Bakery will NOT be open on Thanksgiving day so you must pre-order and pick up your pie ahead of time. Pick-up only! All orders must be placed via phone by Saturday, November 18.

The special Thanksgiving menu items include apple tarts, ginger pumpkin tarts, pecan tarts, latte layer cake, spiced carrot layer cake, classic chocolate layer cake, pumpkin cheesecake (dairy-free!), cranberry apple cake, cornbread, and dinner rolls.

People can pick up their orders any day the week of Thanksgiving (November 20-24, 2023). Please note, on Thanksgiving Day (11/23) they will be closing at 12 pm.

Posh Pop is selling their Thanksgiving collections that include vegan and dairy-free options too. Menu includes apple pie, pumpkin pie, pecan pie, cinnamon rolls, pumpkin pecan rolls, and donuts. Not in New York City? No problem! They also offer next day shipping.

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Where are you planning on celebrating Thanksgiving this year? Am I missing your favorites? Drop your comments below!