Because the majority of Embeya's menu is naturally gluten-free, one meal isn't enough to explore all the options. More

Bountiful Eatery in Lakeview offers an entirely gluten-free menu, but its appeal comes from fresh, healthy fare that just happens to be devoid of gluten. Bacon coexists with tofu, proving there's something for just about anyone here. More

Sushi restaurants tend to be gluten-free friendly, but SushiSamba Rio reaches overachiever status with a double-sided gluten-free menu spanning cooked and raw items. On the first page alone, there are 29 dishes, from flash-fried Japanese river crabs to a tuna quinoa handroll. More

An impressive number of Chicago restaurants offer gluten free fare, but usually there's something that compromises the full dining experience. At Senza in Lakeview, the entire restaurant is gluten free, from the amuse-bouche to the beer. More

At Urban Union in Little Italy, Chef Michael Shrader's seafood-focused cuisine naturally favors a gluten free diet, leaning heavily on beautifully composed plates of fresh fish and seasonal produce. The restaurant doesn't offer a separate gluten free menu because they simply don't need one. More

You're at an Italian restaurant that prides itself on house-made dough. So what's a gluten free diner to do? Thankfully, La Madia's gluten free menu provides equal opportunity enjoyment, even without the crust. More

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After struggling for years with a sensitive stomach, I was diagnosed as gluten intolerant. Initially I assumed I could never enjoy a traditional restaurant visit again. Fortunately, I was wrong. Very wrong. I'm continually amazed and impressed by the number of Chicago restaurants that cater to food allergies. Here's my list of unexpected spots for gluten-free dining. More