Buona Forchetta - South Park

9 recent ratings
$$$ • Italian Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Dessert, Pasta, Pizza
Safety Rating
7 ratings

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3001 Beech St
San Diego, CA 92102

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Celiac

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Hi! I went there because a Celiac blogguer recommend it and I was surprised that when o came in the server told us that he cannot guarantee me to be Celiac Safe. I appreciate his honesty and I still stay there because of the great recommendations. My son (celiac) and I ask for the GF pepperoni pizza and it was AMAZING but I tested in NIMA and came back gluten found. I regret staying and glutened my son šŸ„². He had a backache for 10 minutes (it’s his only symptom). I wish they will offer a dedicated space because the pizza is SO GOOD.

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

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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Based on the reviews I felt pretty confident in coming here, but the waiter said there is flour everywhere, they have no separate areas, no allergy protocols, and he said there was literally nothing he felt like I could safely order. He said they could wash a pot to make pasta separately, but that he felt sure that even cooking back there would contaminate the food.

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 4 months ago read full review

Asymptomatic Celiac

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Great pizza, Neopolitan-style with lots of creative topping choices. Offers a GF focaccia starter as well which is similar to just a plain pizza crust so kind of redundant but cool to see in menu. Pasta has GF option as well.

Server put “allergy” in kitchen notes so as to avoid cross contamination with pizza cutting utensils. Didn’t ask about whether the pasta water is separate.

Lively casual atmosphere and friendly service.

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

Updated 9 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

  • Dessert
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pasta
  • Pizza

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Italian
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

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I got the gluten free pizza (I’m a celiac for 15+ years) and was shocked by how fluffy the crust was. I know ordering pizza from a restaurant that has a lot of flour is a risk but I rest my chances based on all the positive gluten-free reviews! I had leftovers, so I came home and tested the crust in my new Nima and after a few minutes it said contains gluten šŸ˜­. I did have a tummy ache but not other symptoms I usually get.

Safety


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

— Not 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

Overall Rating

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • 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 dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 11 months ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Best pizza I’ve had since going gluten free. I won’t get pizza anywhere else now, so many other places are such a waste of money for cardboard pizza. Their pizza truly tastes and feels like an authentic Italian pizza. So chewy and delicious. Do it and thank me later.

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

Symptomatic Celiac

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I love this place! Good, thick crust, tasty-wouldn’t know it was gf-pizza, gf tasty salads, this place is amazing. I believe there is a shared cooker for the pizza, but my dad and I are both celiac and in the MANY times we’ve eaten here we haven’t ever gotten sick.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

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The best gluten free pizza and pasta I’ve had in the US. So so fluffy and such rich gnocchi

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 year ago read full review

Celiac

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We spoke to the manager on the phone and when we got there and he took care of us. Any pizza can be made gf and they take special care to clean the pans, utensils and the oven. Great, gourmet Italian pizzas and didn’t get sick!!!

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 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great gF pizza

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?

— Not Much

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

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

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NOT Celiac friendly. The GF pizza goes into the same woodfire oven with the same tools. Not safe if you're sensitive.

3 Stars because they were honest with me and really tried working through the whole menu with me. Minus 2 because they can't truly claim GF/ Celiac friendly

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Amazing crust, use a separate pan to cook the GF pizza on to avoid cross contamination but it does go in the same oven.. didn’t react and I’m very sensitive

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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I love this place! It's so good

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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I only ordered the pizza which was clearly gluten free. The waiter repeated my order, as did the food runner, making sure to repeat that it was gluten free. The service was fantastic and eating al fresco can’t be beat. Wish I had room for gelato:)

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Wheat Allergy

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They use WHEAT in their GF pizza dough. It has the gluten removed but my son has a wheat allergy so it didn’t work—and they are not very forthcoming about it.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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This place has the most authentic Italian pizza and pasta. You could not tell that it was gluten free. I have Celiac Disease and have eaten here 3 times and never gotten sick. Every time I visit San Diego, I eat here.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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This place has AMAZING GF pizza crust!!!

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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The absolute best gluten free pizza I've ever had.

I know it is a shared oven but I have celiac and have never been sick.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Everything was cooked in the same oven and prepared in the same location. This was at lunch time which might matter? The crust was amazing though.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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I found the restaurant on the app, but once there I asked if pizza was 100% safe And the waiter said it was cooked with other gluten pizza in the same oven! There is no reason to be celiac friendly if GF meals are not 100% safe!

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Fantastic gf crust for the pizza & amazing service. I just moved to the Neighborhood & tried it based on these reviews, thanks all :) Next I will try the pasta!

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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I was so excited for this pizza after reading reviews on a Facebook page. Excellent service. Great atmosphere. Smelled amazing in there. But the pizza had absolutely no flavor. The texture of the crust was amazing for being GF. I was afraid at first that I didn't get the GF pizza. But sadly, I couldn't even eat it. I normally really like pizza with San Marzano tomatoes. But this needed garlic, salt, basil... maybe it was an off night.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Real Italian restaurant. Serving Homemade Gluten free pizza and any toppings. Gluten free pasta too. Desert was amazing we had panacota and cheese cake both gluten free. Staff were very knowledgeable. Service was amazing. Great atmosphere. Highly recommend this place.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Excellent GF Pizza

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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