Bar Avalon

Do not get the “gluten free” pasta. I’ve tried this place 2-3 times over the past year or two and gotten sick every single time. I’ve alerted the server of my allergy and gotten different types of pasta each time, but it didn’t make a difference. The pasta always looks “too good to be GF” even when told it’s safe, and I feel awful within hours. Can’t speak to other items on the menu, but I recommend against the GF pasta.

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

— Not at all

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

Food was really good. Servers were awesome. Kitchen was knowledgeable about cross-contamination (labeling things gluten-friendly or gluten-free depending on cc). However, my daughter got very sick after we got home. Not sure if it was the rich pasta and dessert she had, or if she ate something contaminated with gluten (I kind of think so). Still, they seemed very knowledgeable and if we go there again, I’d opt for more simple meals such as grilled fish or meat, as opposed to the gluten free pasta and apps with sauces. Too much of a risk to not go simple.