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GF Dining in Encino

Encino quietly punches above its weight for GF dining. The standout is Mora Italiano — one of the few Italian restaurants in LA that hands you a signed GF certification slip from the manager certifying your dish was prepared GF. Add in wood-fired Mediterranean, Persian (naturally rice-heavy and largely GF), and a 10-seat omakase with pre-reservation dietary screening.

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Best for: ItalianPersianOmakaseMediterranean
✓ GF Menu Available ★ GF Friendly — Just Ask • Limited Options

GF Menu Available

Green Cottage

✓ GF Menu Available
Mediterranean/Fusion · $$
Encino, SFV
GF and vegan options explicitly listed including GF wood-fired pizzas
(818) 922-2242

Mora Italiano

✓ GF Menu Available
Italian · $$
Encino, SFV
GF pasta and desserts; provides signed GF certification slip
Reservations (818) 386-0278

GF Friendly — Just Ask

Sadaf Restaurant

★ GF Friendly — Just Ask
Persian · $$
Encino, SFV
Persian cuisine naturally GF with rice and kebab dishes
Reservations (818) 981-8100

Shiraz Restaurant

★ GF Friendly — Just Ask
Persian/Middle Eastern · $$
Encino, SFV
Persian cuisine is naturally rice-heavy and largely GF; grilled meats and basmati rice
(818) 789-7788

Sushi by Scratch Restaurants LA

★ GF Friendly — Just Ask
Japanese/Omakase · $$$$
Encino, SFV
Omakase format with pre-reservation dietary questionnaire; high-end kitchen can accommodate GF
Reservations (818) 646-6506

Vino Wine and Tapas Room

★ GF Friendly — Just Ask
Spanish/Wine Bar · $$
Encino, SFV
Gluten-free and organic wine options listed; Spanish tapas with GF accommodations
Reservations (818) 343-2525
💡 Local Tip

Mora Italiano is the most thorough GF Italian in the Valley — they certify GF preparation in writing, which is rare. Sushi by Scratch (the omakase) books out weeks in advance; reserve early and note your dietary needs in the questionnaire.

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