Bella Sera Trattoria

What a wonderful experience. Stephanie, who is also gluten free, was our server. She understood our severe allergy and conveyed it to the kitchen. The chef made us fresh meatballs because of cross contamination concerns. We also asked them to use fresh water to cook the pasta. My friend got a GF Pizza - and they baked it in the regular oven on a clean board. They went above and beyond.

Two things to note: 1. They have one fryer do anything fried is cross contaminated. 2. They do use the same water for the pasta but they will change it if asked.

I encourage you to stop in for a visit.

Oh, I had the GF penne alla vodka with grilled chicken. One friend had GF pizza. And another had GF carbonara.

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

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

I was assured the spaghetti and meatballs were gluten free but it tested positive for gluten with my Nima unit

Celiac friendly?

No

Great food, meatballs!!! Very aware of celiac and how to handle prep. Would definitely go again and highly recommend.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Gluten free pasta and sauces, gluten free meatballs and gluten free pizza. All were delicious! For regular eaters - the bread, homemade butter and pasta was great too. Our kids really loved the pizza. The GF meatballs with gluten free pasta were really good. Large chunk of cheese that they grate over the pasta was a nice touch. Nice atmosphere and cute location in Old Town Monrovia. GF is not noted on menu - just ask the server. Lots of GF reviews on yelp.

Celiac friendly?

Yes