Bello Cucina

7 ratings
$$ • Italian Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Dessert, Pasta
Safety Rating
4 ratings

As rated by the community

15 E Minnesota St
St Joseph, MN 56374

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Not celiac safe, not even friendly. The wait staff were not knowledgeable Bout celiac or ingredients, and I was actually served someone else’s dish (with regular wheat pasta!), by mistake. Will NEVER go back.

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?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

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

— Average

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


I don't know their full protocol, but it did not work for me as a celiac sensitivity person. They do make pizza crust in the same shared kitchen "at the other end", who knows what other source of possible cross contamination is present. Probably like most restaurants, nice to have some gluten free products like noodles, but unaware of good hygenic protocol.

Sauces and noodles were said to be gluten free. I am sickened likely by cross-contamination due to poor hygiene with cross contamination.

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?

— 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 4 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

Overall Rating

Review


I had been to Bello Cucina before, a couple years ago, at their Fergus Falls location and had no issues. Unfortunately, that location closed so I was excited to eat at the St. Joseph's location. They do not have a separate gluten-free menu. The waitress explained to me that most things could be made gf. They do not have any GF appetizers or pizzas, though. For someone who's new to GF, ask questions! I ordered the Salmon Picatta, because the description didn't list any gluten, but I still asked the waitress to check with the kitchen. The piece of salmon I got was kind of small, but everything was delicious. I really went for the Ebony & Ivory dessert, but they were out! :( I'll definitely be going back before heading home. #GFTCMN #GFFFM

Updated 4 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

  • Dessert
  • Pasta

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Italian
  • Late Night
  • Restaurant

Photos


Salmon Picatta
Add a photo View all photos

More Reviews


Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Very accommodating with gluten free options. I have been there a few times and have ordered gluten free pasta, what is nice is you can get any of their sauces as they are all gluten free. I would like to see a few more apps available, but overall a great place!! I'll for sure be going back!

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


This was our 2nd and last time eating here. No plans to go back. Service was poor. The pasta portions were very small. My salmon salad had about 1/4 cup of salmon and a lot of lettuce.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


They do not know there stuff! Waiter pretended to know about gluten free but proved he didn't when I got sick after. Called to let them know, they didn't really seem to care.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


they have gf pasta and every pasta dish except for stuffed pasta can be made gluten free. All of the pasta sauces are gf, the vinaigrette dressings are safe. The only issue I've had is they change the gf pasta a lot so it always looms different and some of the staff even though you've ordered gf and explained how serious it is still bring you bread.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

More Info