Ava

3 recent ratings
$$$ • Italian Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu
718 S Howard Ave
Tampa, FL 33606

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Celiac

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This place is adorable and our server was very knowledgeable on the gluten free options. We shared the meat and cheese charcuterie appetizer and they put the crackers in a separate bowl to avoid cross contamination. I ordered the mushroom pasta dish and the gf pasta was delicious. Highly recommend. Atmosphere was fun too.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 months ago read full review

Celiac

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GF was not marked on the menu but I went anyway because of the positive reviews on here. The waitress was somewhat knowledgeable but said a coworker is also gluten free so she asked what she gets and I got what was recommended which was chicken Parmesan with grilled chicken, and it was very good! I didn’t get sick, and the pasta was like lasagna noodles which was very different from the regular spaghetti pasta in the normal chicken parm dish, so you don’t have to worry about it getting mixed up. They did have GF pasta and GF pizza crust available, but toppings, sauces, etc were not marked so you have to just trust the waitress or ask for a manager to be safe.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

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Ava has homemade GF pasta that is great. They have a vegan section on the menu. I paired the two together and had a great pasta with mushrooms in a tomato sauce and a plate of grilled veggies.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • None Listed

Categories

  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Dog Friendly
  • Italian
  • Late Night
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant

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Celiac

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They have homemade gf pasta which was delicious and cauliflower crust pizza. The waitstaff is not very knowledgeable so I had to tell them to use fresh water and no croutons on the salad. The pasta is worth a visit.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Not many GF options here besides vegetables and salad... wait staff wasn't particularly knowledgeable about gluten or allergens in general.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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