In Des Moines, gluten-free dining is no longer a compromise — it’s a celebration. From heirloom corn tortillas at Bar Nico to vegan sea salt tahini cookies at Thistle’s Summit, a growing number of metro restaurants are embracing fully gluten-free kitchens or celiac-safe menus, offering flavorful dishes without the worry. Whether you're craving lobster quesadillas, monster-stuffed cookies, or Champagne fish and chips, these spots prove that gluten-free can be indulgent, inventive, and delicious.

Bar Nico

This stylish Mexican restaurant in the East Village offers a 100% gluten-free menu, relying on heirloom corn and traditional Mexican techniques with its food. Chef Matt Small uses no flour in his menu of roasted chicken enchiladas, sweet potato tacos, lobster quesadillas, and brown butter

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