Carmine's Italian Restaurant

They have a separate gluten free menu, but it’s basically the half the size of the main menu. We got pasta with vodka sauce and grilled chicken on top. The pasta itself tastes really good, apparently it’s made from corn. They have a few dessert options too.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

They have a gluten free menu

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

— Very

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

Celiac people stay away!

Did not attend, called the kitchen manager before a potential visit with a group. They have gluten free options, but the manager told me that they are unable to cater to Celiac, they cannot guarantee that items aren't cross-contaminated.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Excellent

They are aware of importance of food allergies. They have some choices. It is family style, so keep in mind.

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

— Very

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

We went as part of a group, celebrating a team win while staying at the Topicanna. I called ahead of time to confirm GF pasta was an option and that it wasn’t shared water. I explained my daughter has celiac and would be dining with her team. No problem they said. She doesn’t like to stand out or have her celiac be noticed among other people.

When we checked in, I spoke to a manager, he said no problem she can just order a small kids portion of GF pasta with red sauce. She is 12.

She goes off with the team to eat and I get a call from the coach, waiter says they all have to order GF because it’s family style. The other kids and adults don’t want GF pasta. Embarrassing for my kid, I have to go to the table and speak with the waiter who sends me to a different manager who says nope, she can’t order off the kid menu everyone has to share the entree. “Sharing” is a cross contamination nightmare for us.

I finally emphasize how ridiculous it is they won’t let my kid have a small GF pasta and they agree but she was embarrassed in front of her friends. They ordered the chicken parm and another entree and enjoyed, it was such a simple solution I don’t understand why the pushback. We never indicated we didn’t want to pay for the pasta or anything.

Food was good but the lack of flexibility killed it for me. Embarrassing a 12 year old over the fact she can’t share food was unnecessary.

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

— Somewhat

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/None

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

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Reservations recommended

Enormous portions, even for family style dining, and the food was delicious. Excellent gluten free precautions and the gluten free pasta is the only fusilli pasta they serve. We confirmed they use separate pasta water for the gluten free pasta as well

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

I had a phenomenal experience!!! There was a whole gluten free menu! The chicken cantandina was sooooooo good!! It was the best thing I have eaten in a long time!! It is family style and the portion was soo big!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good selection of healthy options
• Reservations recommended

Had shrimp cocktail for appetizer and mixed seafood with gluten free pasta! Staff was knowledgeable and food was delicious, no issue!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I came here for a friends birthday and had a terrible experience from the start. Our waiter began by asking who the gluten free guest was (as we had a set member and the restaurant knew I had celiac). I have never been so disrespected and mocked by a waiter. Telling me he would put extra breadcrumbs on my meal. I asked him if he understood this was a serious allergy and not a joke and he said “no no they take it very seriously in the kitchen, I just don’t”. The food was fine and our gluten free shrimp scampi was just a plate of steamed shrimp without any sauce. Don’t waste your time coming here it is a waste of time and money.

Celiac friendly?

No

Had a horrible experience here last weekend. Would not recommend.

This restaurant has a gluten free menu and a knowledge staff. The food was delicious, and the icing on the cake was freshly- made fusilli instead of the standard GF penne that every other restaurant serves. Huge portions, you will definitely bring home left-overs. Go and enjoy!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

In all, I had a good experience here. GF menu. Family style, large portions. I ordered the Chicken Contadina which came with potatoes. And since the potatoes are fried in a common fryer with breaded items, they put them in a separate bowl for the rest of the table to enjoy. I didn't even miss them & walked out of there STUFFED! Also had the sautéed broccoli rabe & some kind of chopped salad. Didn't try the pasta because I trust very few restaurants to serve me gf pasta.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I ate here with a group, with a pre-fixe menu that had me a (celiac) in mind. Our server explained to me the items I'd be able to enjoy and which to avoid. Someone named Robyn, who i believe was the GM, came out and spoke to me and assured me that they would take care to use caution with the GF meals. As other reviewers metioned GF items are still family style. Luckily, there were many options that were available for the whole table to share, and I didn't feel bad making them get gluten free options.

The green salad and dressing was delicious and GF. Also, we made an order of GF pasta which was in a very light white sauce and included with broccoli. I was told that the pasta was prepared in a clean pot and clean water. Also ordered the chicken scarpiella and it was soooooooooo good. Dessert options were included as well.

Overall I had an amazing experience and was able to enjoy myself with my friends, and not worry like usual.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They have GF pasta and yes you have to get it family style, but thats how the restaurant operates. GM will come out and speak to you about your GF concerns. If you want their wings (my wife has celiac and we get them every time we go - never any issues), order them as soon as you are seated; they don't take very long.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They are really not accommodating. They do have GF pasta but you have to get it family style also. They can't bring you one serving while your family eats off the regular menu.

Celiac friendly?

No

The wings are on the gluten free menu and the description specifically says "pan fried" but the manager says they are fried in a shared fryer. Asked to have them make them for me in a pan instead (which they have done for me multiple times and he states that it would take "an hour and a half" to pan fry them when they've done it multiple time before in 20-30 mins. So disappointed in this place these days. They state they are concerned about making sure I'm safe but don't seem to want to go out of their way for anything anymore making me feel like my allergy is a bother. They used to be sooooo much better with gluten allergies... Things have changed.

They suck don't know anything about this ! Fry Glutten free wings in same fryer as breaded food STAY AWAY Rating should be a 0