Gluten Free Date Night Recipes

Whip up a memorable night in with these gluten free date night recipes! You’ll find ideas for starters, mains, sides, and desserts to suit any taste. Best of all, everyone will enjoy them, whether or not they need to eat gluten-free!

A collage of various items to serve for date night including steaks, lasagna, a salad, truffle fries, and more.

Easy Ideas for a Gluten Free Date Night

I love dining out as much as the next person, but what I truly love is creating a special and memorable meal to serve to my loved ones. Plus, when you cook it yourself you can tailor each dish on the menu to suit any needs, whether your guests are vegetarian, gluten-free, or dairy-free. These gluten free date night recipes are as perfect or a Valentine’s dinner as they are for a casual weekend celebration.

Start with a fresh Italian Chopped Salad or Poached Pear Salad, then nibble on a plate of Garlic Butter Steak Bites before moving on to the main course. If you’re short on time, try Pesto Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner (cooked on just one baking pan!), or go all out and do Caprese Filet Mignon Steak or Balsamic Marinated Flank Steak (for vegetarians, make a creamy batch of Gluten Free Fettuccine Alfredo). Add a side of Whipped Cauliflower, Roasted Butternut Squash, or Parmesan Roasted Broccoli and dinner is ready.

And don’t forget dessert! A No-Bake Nutella Cheesecake or scoop of Red Velvet Ice Cream makes for a decadent finish, or go for a rich Chocolate Cheesecake or batch of Gluten Free Black Forest Cupcakes.

You’re sure to create the perfect cozy night in with this collection of deliciously gluten-free recipes!

50 Of My Favorite Date Night Recipes

Soups, Salads, and Appetizers

A serving plate of Spinach Feta Appetizer Pinwheels.

Gluten Free Spinach Feta Pinwheels

Salty feta and bright spinach combine in these elegant and gluten free spinach pinwheels that will make the perfect start to a special meal.

Gluten Free Spinach Feta Pinwheels

Two side salads with poached pears and blue cheese

Poached Pear Salad

Mixed greens and poached pears are topped with tangy blue cheese, glazed walnuts, and a creamy sherry dressing to make an elegant and unique salad.

Poached Pear Salad

Italian Chopped Salad

This Italian Chopped Salad features crisp lettuce mixed with bites of chicken, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and savory cheese. Dress it in a tangy homemade vinaigrette for the perfect finishing touch.

Italian Chopped Salad

Butternut Squash Soup

Bright and velvety butternut squash soup is sure to take the chill off the coldest winter night! Add a little sour cream or Greek yogurt for extra creaminess.

Butternut Squash Soup

Blue Cheese Bacon Wrapped Dates

A sticky, spicy glaze adds interest to these chewy and gooey bacon wrapped dates. A great way to kick off a special meal!

Blue Cheese Bacon Wrapped Dates

Lobster Cobb Salad

Swirl buttery lobster into a classic cobb salad to turn it into something unforgettable. Serve this salad as a starter or as a light lunch.

Lobster Cobb Salad

Two bowls of instant pot tomato soup garnished with basil and cream next to bowls of basil leaves and chili flakes on a table.

Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Soup

Super soothing and cozy cream of tomato soup is cooked in the instant pot so you can work on the rest of your meal while it simmers to perfection.

Instant Pot Tomato Soup

A serving tray of steak bites and dipping sauce.

Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Tender bites of garlicky beef were meant to be dipped in a savory tomato sauce! Enjoy them as an appetizer or turn them into dinner.

Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Main Dishes

Balsamic vinegar reduction is drizzled over grilled steaks topped with alternating slices of fresh mozzarella and tomatoes.

Caprese Filet Mignon Steak

Top juicy cuts of filet mignon with fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, and basil leaves! Enjoy the flavors of Italy in each bite.

Caprese Filet Mignon Steak

Slices of juicy grilled flank steak on a white serving platter.

Balsamic Marinated Flank Steak

Flank steak is bathed in a marinade of sun-dried tomatoes and balsamic vinegar to infuse it with extra flavor. Perfect with mashed potatoes!

Balsamic Marinated Flank Steak

Prosciutto-Wrapped Pesto Chicken Tenders

Dress up chicken tenders with salty prosciutto for a savory treat! An easy recipe that's special enough for date night.

Prosciutto-Wrapped Pesto Chicken Tenders

Broiled salmon on a plate with maple sesame glaze and broccoli.

Maple Glazed Salmon

Run a big piece of maple glazed salmon under the broiler to soak in the flavors of a sweet-savory Asian-inspired marinade. Pair this dish with sauteed green beans or roasted vegetables.

Maple Glazed Salmon

A baked piece of pesto salmon on a blue plate with green beans to the left and potatoes to the right.

Pesto Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner

Keep date night easy and cook salmon, potatoes and green beans on one sheet pan! Add pesto to dress up these comfort-food ingredients.

Pesto Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner

Balsamic strawberry glaze drip down a flaky piece of salmon.

Strawberry Balsamic Glazed Salmon

Pair strawberries with smoky balsamic vinegar to create a sticky-sweet glaze for salmon. This is not your ordinary piece of fish!

Strawberry Balsamic Glazed Salmon

A plate of almond crusted chicken topped with cherry balsamic sauce with more chicken pieces seen in the background.

Baked Almond Chicken

Top juicy chicken breasts with crisp sliced almonds and a pile of sweet cherry sauce to make a stand-out main dish.

Baked Almond Chicken

Penne with Tomato Cream Sauce

Peas, prosciutto, and a creamy tomato sauce enrobe penne for a dish that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Try it with an Italian Chopped Salad!

Penne with Tomato Cream Sauce

blackened steaks with blue cheese on top on a cutting board

Black and Blue NY Strip Steaks

Black and Blue NY Strip Steaks were meant to be saved for a special occasion! Top juicy grilled steak with plenty of blue cheese for a treat.

Black and Blue NY Strip Steaks

Homemade Gluten Free Lasagna on a plate on a red placemat with a glass of red wine and silver salt and pepper shakers.

World’s Best Gluten Free Lasagna

This IS actually the World's Best Gluten Free Lasagna! Tender layers of gluten free pasta are sandwiched with creamy filling and lots of melty cheese for the ultimate comfort food indulgence.

World’s Best Gluten Free Lasagna

Gluten-Free Fettuccine Alfredo

Creamy and rich gluten-free fettuccine alfredo is worthy of any celebratory meal, including date night in! Go ahead and indulge yourself.

Gluten-Free Fettuccine Alfredo

A side view of a pan of spinach stuffed shells topped with melted cheese.

Ham and Spinach Stuffed Shells

Ham and Spinach Stuffed Shells are packed with a creamy ricotta filling, made cubes of ham, and baby spinach. Finish the shells with a tangy tomato sauce and plenty of cheese.

Ham and Spinach Stuffed Shells

Side Dishes

french fries on a parchment lined baking sheet sprinkled with parmesan cheese and parsley

Air Fryer Parmesan Truffle Fries

Here's the perfect side to that juicy piece of steak—air fryer truffle fries! Just special enough to turn any meal into an occasion.

Air Fryer Truffle Fries

A white bowl of roasted butternut squash.

Easy Roasted Butternut Squash

Bake colorful butternut squash on high heat to slightly caramelize it and bring out its natural sweetness. A versatile side dish for any meat, fish, or vegetarian main.

Roasted Butternut Squash

Parmesan Roasted Broccoli

Cheesy parmesan roasted broccoli has a touch of smoky flavor that perfectly complements the salty cheese. A quick yet elegant vegetable side.

Parmesan Roasted Broccoli

Blue Cheese Roasted Vegetables

Earthy mushrooms, tender cauliflower, and green beans are topped with melted blue cheese to elevate a simple side dish into something unforgettable.

Blue Cheese Roasted Vegetables

Roasted Cauliflower

Caramelized roasted cauliflower is slightly sweet with crispy edges and goes with everything from pasta to steak to seafood!

Roasted Cauliflower

Roasted Mushrooms

Serve roasted mushrooms tossed with balsamic, garlic, and rosemary as a side dish or put out some toothpicks and eat these juicy morsels as an appetizer!

Roasted Mushrooms

Green beans garnished with almond slices and lemon zest in a white oval dish.

Air Fryer Green Beans

Crisp yet tender air fryer green beans are perfect simply tossed with salt and pepper, or add a squeeze of lemon juice and toasted almonds for even more flavor.

Air Fryer Green Beans

Whipped Cauliflower

Light and fluffy whipped cauliflower swirls Greek yogurt and parmesan cheese with pureed cauliflower in a lighter take on mashed potates.

Whipped Cauliflower

baked polenta cut into squares in a baking dish with one lifted with a serving spatula

Parmesan Baked Polenta

Parmesan baked polenta is amazing topped with zesty marinara, sausage, or served alongside roasted veggies. An easy, gluten-free side perfect for date night in.

Parmesan Baked Polenta

Oven-Roasted Asparagus

Deliciously tender oven roasted asparagus makes the best of fresh produce. A little olive oil, salt, and lemon juice dress up this simple vegetable that goes with with everything.

Oven Roasted Asparagus

Bread and Rolls

a dinner roll split in half and buttered on a white plate

Gluten Free Dinner Rolls

A warm basket of gluten free dinner rolls and butter turns even the most basic weeknight dinner into something special. Light, fluffy, and irresistible.

Gluten Free Dinner Rolls

Gluten Free French Baguette

This crusty gluten free French baguette has a beautifully crackly crust. Soak up sauce or stew, or dip slices into homemade soup.

Gluten Free French Baguette

slice of cornbread with honey being drizzled on top

Gluten-Free Cornbread

Honey-kissed gluten-free cornbread is so good! And it's made in just one bowl so you can have a favorite comfort food fast.

Gluten-Free Cornbread

Gluten Free Breadsticks

Make from-scratch gluten free breadsticks as an appetizer or serve them alongside soup, pastas, and chili.

Gluten Free Breadsticks

Homemade Biscuits Piled Into a Bowl Next to More Biscuits and a Small Bowl of Honey

Gluten Free Buttermilk Biscuits

Airy, fluffy gluten free buttermilk biscuits are a gluten-free dream! Bathe them in mushroom gravy, serve them at brunch, or spread them generously with softened butter.

Gluten Free Buttermilk Biscuits

bowl of gluten-free cheese bread muffins

Gluten-Free Brazilian Cheese Bread

Ooey and gooey Brazilian cheese bread is perfectly puffed and easily made gluten-free with tapioca flour. Plenty of cheddar cheese takes this recipe over the top.

Gluten-Free Brazilian Cheese Bread