Barcelona Wine Bar

18 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Paella
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17 ratings

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1700 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 02446
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Most Recent Reviews


Overall Rating

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I went here for a private party with 60+ people but they still gave me very personalized attention to my GF / Celiac diet. I could eat the cheeses, salads, and eggplant dish for appetizer and then had delicious assortment of chicken, pork, steak for dinner with potatoes and vegetables. They specifically brought family style platters to me saying “this is gluten free”. Amazing! I get symptoms from gluten and was 100% fine after eating here. They even brought out a delicious chocolate molten cake that GF for me! Highly recommend. The staff is knowledgeable and very attentive to GF diet.

Updated 6 days ago read full review

Celiac

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Great service - marked GF items on menu. Cognizant of cross contamination. And wonderful food.

One thing - they have a beer on their menu marked gluten free, it's actually a gluten reduced beer so it's not.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 1 month ago read full review

Celiac

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I’ve been here so many times and been totally fine, but unfortunately got glutened last week. They don’t mark their food with a flag or anything when they bring it to your table, and they don’t confirm it’s gluten free when they put it down. The waitress said they have a dedicated GF fryer now - in the past I’ve ordered potatas bravas and they’ve pan cooked the potatoes for me to be safe from cross contamination. I was feeling sick within 10 minutes of eating the potatoes. I won’t be coming back to this location. The one in the south end is much better with confirming safety.

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

Updated 5 months 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

  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Paella

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Brunch
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Keto Friendly
  • Kid Friendly
  • Late Night
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Spanish
  • Takeout
  • Tapas
  • Vegetarian Friendly
  • Wine Bar

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My marked GF menu!
Menu marked (GB = gluten free bread) with checks for GF, Xs for not GF
GF chocolate cake.
Gluten free brunch menu, cross contamination okay.
Marked up menu
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Symptomatic Celiac

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The atmosphere is exciting and the tapas were scrumptious. Especially the chicken thigh and the ricotta with gf bread.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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 8 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Our server marked the menu with what is possible to be GF. We were also asked about cross contamination sensitivity. Gluten free bread was provided (on our bill appeared as free, not sure if always the case but so awesome to not be charged for bread!). Food is DELICIOUS.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Offers outdoor seating
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 9 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Come here all the time as a celiac and always feel great. One time they brought something with bread (we asked to be sure) and they felt so bad they gave us free dessert even though I hadn’t had any. Food tastes great and servers always happy to mark up the menu for options. They also ask about CC which is great.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Offers outdoor seating
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 9 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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“Celiac Heaven!” This is our second time eating here, and it was just as wonderful as the first. Our server marked the gluten- free options and everything was delicious. Hats off the the chef for choosing fresh ingredients and using just the right seasonings! We plan to come again!

Safety


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

— Very

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 9 months ago read full review

Celiac

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they are great with cross-contamination and gf! the patatas bravas can be made gluten-free and are delicious! the swordfish is also gluten-free. they mark up the menu with gluten-free options, and they sometimes have gluten-free bread, but i usually call first to check. they also have gluten-free yogurt with fruit (not the granola, because I don’t eat oats) tortilla, and even chocolate cake! most of the menu is gluten-free.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Offers outdoor seating
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 10 months ago read full review

Asymptomatic Celiac

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We had a fabulous dinner here! Our server marked up the menu with the few things that weren’t GF and also which were GF but we needed to have them cooked separately. Lots of options. It wasn’t made there but they also brought GF toasted bread to dredge in the olive oil and made sure our son had a separate plate. Super impressed by how knowledgeable our server was about celiac!

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 10 months ago read full review

Celiac

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I’m sad to report that I got glutened here. The waitress marked my menu of what could be made without CC and we even got gf bread for the table. I had a lovely experience eating and thought the food tasted pretty good. However the next day I could not deny my symptoms- I had definitely gotten some gluten and I think it was the patatas bravas.

Safety


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

— Not at all

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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?

— Most/All

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

— Average

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for keto
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers outdoor seating
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Amazing gluten free brunch options !

Safety


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

— Very

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Staff very knowledgeable and they will mark the menu with GF options

Safety


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

— Very

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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I've eaten here many times never had an issue. They will mark up the menu with GF options if you ask.

Safety


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

— Very

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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I went with my sister, we are both celiac. The waitress too our paper menu and marked up next to each and every item on the menu what was GF, what we couldn’t eat (had gluten), what was cross-contaminated, and what they could make GF for us. Unbelievable experience!

Safety


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

— Very

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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I always feel safe eating here. The staff is very knowledgeable about food allergies.

Safety


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

— Very

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 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Delicious food, safe experience! The waiter took my menu back to be marked up when I explained I have Celiac. He double checked that everything we ordered was safe for me. In addition to regular bread and oil they brought me a whole stack of tasty gf toast (couldn’t recognize the brand) and separate oil. We loved the patatas bravas, duck fideos and paella mariscos. Excellent service from everyone there and great food and safety.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good with other allergies
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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While they don’t explicitly have information about gluten free items on the menu, the staff can answer any questions and most of the items are gluten free or can be prepared gluten free. They do have a dedicated fryer so I was able to get Patatas Bravas which I can’t do at many Tapas places. We shared a lot of plates and all were delicious!

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Barcelona is always on top of it. They make you feel safe and their food is exceptional. Always a treat to eat here. Just ask for a gf menu and they will mark one for you!

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for keto
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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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Food was absolutely divine. Felt like I was right back in Barcelona! The waiter was great and marked up on the menu exactly what I could eat. So many great tapas options, and literally all of the paella is gluten free! Great dessert options as well! Unsure of their specific celiac precautions, but as someone gluten intolerant this place could not have been better!!

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Let your server know you need a menu marked for gluten free- they’ll ask if cross contamination is OK as they will cook your food separately if is not. If you have other allergies they will mark up your menu accordingly. The best food- must order the patatas bravas!

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Despite a 2 hour wait we had an unbelievable meal. When we asked about a gluten free menu the first question they asked was do we need to be concerned about cross contamination? On the GF menu they wrote separate pan and use GF bread. No issues and didn’t get sick.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Celiac

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Great food. Server marked up the menu so I could see all the things that are GF. There were many. Highly suggest reservations.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Excellent. So great to eat tapas. They mark the menu items that are safe. Gluten-free bread. Lots of choices. Excellent knowledgeable staff.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Went here for my birthday. I’d say that about 80% of the menus is or can be made gluten free (I even had dessert). The food is pretty good and the staff is knowledgeable. I’d definitely go back.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I have eaten here several times. Staff are soooo knowledgeable. Never been sick.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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They have a lot of gluten-free options, I wish they had more “vegan gluten-free” options. If they did, we would go there more often. The staff is very knowledgeable and courteous. They work with you. Manager and staff are very friendly!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The food is delicious and the staff is super knowledgeable about gf. The manager made us a special dessert that was delicious. Best restaurant ever!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Real Spanish food and naturally gluten free. Food is excellent

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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Wonderful lunch. Excellent atmosphere, food, and drinks. Staff and chef were very accommodating of dietary needs. Just ask for assistance with the menu and they will take care of you. Best meal I've had in Boston.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I inquired about the delicious gluten free bread served with some of the tapas and was told the chef comes in to bake it homemade and fresh every morning-it is to die for! Many delicious options here.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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Amazing selection of tapas. Staff will gladly mark up menu for you to show what you can order — it’s mostly all safe!

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Celiac

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Staff is incredibly knowledgeable and accommodating. I have Celiac and have been here numerous times, and have never been sick.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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Staff was incredibly helpful. The marked up the menu to show what we could order. No dedicated fryer, but most of the menu can be made gluten free. The waiter followed the order to the kitchen just to confirm everything was ok with the staff. Best service I've ever had.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

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So good for allergies - highly recommend

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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They were beyond accommodating on a very busy Friday night! GF bread, lots of variety and options on the menu and staff is awesome.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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One of the best GF options around. They are very careful with allergic guests and sometimes have a manager oversee the order. They offer GF bread which is pretty good and have a knowledgable staff with extensive menu.

Some of the best GF tapas are hangar steak, potato tortilla, fish a la plancha, garlic shrimp, cauliflower and chorizo w/figs.

They do an excellent brunch as well, def try the GF fried egg sandwich.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Celiac

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Great food! Very knowledgeable staff. They highlighted a menu with gluten free options - there were many! Rare to find gluten free charcuterie. They offered a separate plate of olive oil for the gluten free bread. All in all a great experience.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Our waitress was very knowledgeable about what menu items were already gluten free and where in the kitchen they were made to avoid cross-contamination. The food was delicious, and the gluten free bread was amazing.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great food and service. They used to have a wonderful GF chocolate torte but it's not GF anymore. Otherwise we love this place!

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Celiac

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I visited the Barcelona Wine Bar last night and had an amazing experience. The menu was marked up showing what was safe. There is a separate friar for the potatoes (which were delicious). Huge wine and food selection. I would highly recommend!!!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Overall Rating

Review


As everyone says, they hand mark the gluten free items and announce to the table when food is there which is gluten free. Love it, have been many many times, highly recommend

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Overall Rating

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Amazing experience! The hostess handed me a gluten free marked menu before we even sat down. And they have a dedicated gluten free fryer!!!! Update - also went for brunch and had the same experience! They definitely take allergies seriously here.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Celiac

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Every time I have gone the waiter marks what isn’t gluten free.

Safety


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

— Very

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Gluten Intolerant

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I told them I was GF and DF, and they marked my menu with what I could order… and it was about 75% of it!! The patatas bravas was soooo delicious, and their meat platter was great for a whole table to share. This is definitely a small plates/everyone share kind of place. A little expensive, but I think well worth it for a group dinner.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Reservations recommended

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