Buona

While I myself don’t have gluten allergies, my girlfriend is celiac, and if you are reading this and have similar dietary needs then stay away from anything containing their roast beef for the sandwiches. When they dip the sandwiches they use the same tray of ajus and beef as they use to put on the sandwiches which means all of the beef is contaminated with gluten. They are not knowledgeable about this as I told them there was a severe gluten allergy. Stay safe !

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?

— Not Much

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

— Average

The naked bowls are amazing! Love the beef and sausage combo. Only time I've had a problem here is with the gf pitas. They absolutely do not consider cross contamination with those - beware!

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

— Not very

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

Beef sandwich with gluten free pita is really good.

this is my 2nd time at a Buona and love it. Bravo for educationing the staff. Love your italian beef and pita. I would go more but live an hour away. Bring one to Rockford il you would do beyond well!

I had the supremo pizza. A bit smaller than anticipated, but still a good price and very tasty!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Any sandwich can be made on gf flatbread

A ton of options and the team is very knowledgable. They take every possible precaution to ensure there is no cross-contamination.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Not safe, double dipping bread in beef with juice

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

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

— Poor

My boyfriend and I shared the bio a beef sandwich and the Chicago style hotdog on gluten free pita… soooo good

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

— Somewhat

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’ve always craved the food at Buona. Within the past few months, I noticed that they now offer a GF pita bread. I get it with the grilled chicken breast. It does need a bit of sauce like Mayo or Ranch, etc. So good.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

I ordered a hot Italian beef sandwich and a hot dog. They were both served on a pita not on bread. I didn't ask if they dip in the same sauce as they do the glutinous bread. It was good but the pita doesn't absorb the au jous like bread would. If I got it again I would order the "gravy" on the side so I could dip it.

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating