Trying to stick to your gluten-free regime while vacationing in Wailea? We’ve done the homework for you on the best GF options at popular restaurants. We can’t guarantee these are OK for those with celiac disease, so please check with the chefs if you tend to have a serious reaction to gluten.
We have cross-checked our picks with top sites like Maui Magazine, Pride of Maui and Tripadvisor to make sure we’re offering you the best gluten-free dishes to enjoy in Wailea. Bon appetit!
Ko Restaurant
This menu serves local beef, fish and produce with a focus on the flavors being as authentic as they are sustainable. Inspired by the plantation era, Ko’s cuisine is a modern blend of various Hawaiian dishes that have been passed down from generation to generation. Open daily 7am to 10am, 11am to 2pm, and 5pm to 9pm. korestaurant.com
Manoli’s Pizza Company
It’s all about freshness and family at Manoli’s. Named after the owner’s father, who hailed from the Greek island of Crete, Manoli’s continues the tradition of wonderful and plentiful seafood, vegetables, and fruit on Maui, which shares similar qualities to Crete. Best of all, organic and sustainable products are used whenever possible. Gluten-free options include gluten-free pizza crust and gluten-free pasta. Open daily 11am to 11:30pm. manolispizzacompany.com
Nick’s Fishmarket Maui
The focus here is on island flavors and freshly caught fish. The atmosphere is romantic and beautiful. There are plenty of gluten-free options in the surf and turf. Open daily 5:30pm to 9:30pm with happy hour 5pm to 6:30pm. nicksfishmarketmaui.com
Pita Paradise
The fish here is caught by the owner, bringing “sea-to-table” to another level. The local ingredients of Maui are blended with rustic Greek and Italian flavors in the Mediterranean-style menu. All dishes are served with fresh pita bread (opt for gluten-free), and Pita Paradise also serves some epic desserts, all made from scratch. Open daily 11am to 9pm with happy hour 3pm to 6pm. pitaparadisehawaii.com
The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea
The sweeping views of three Hawaiian islands is worth sitting down to dine for. Executive Chef Jonathan De Paz comes from an esteemed culinary background including The French Laundry. Choose from a three- or four-course prix fixe menu with dishes available as vegan or gluten-free. Open daily 5pm to 9pm. hotelwailea.com
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