Catania

2 recent ratings
$$$ • Italian Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Cocktails, Pasta
7863 Girard Ave #301
La Jolla, CA 92037
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Celiac

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Gf pasta is great & some other options. Bartender was knowledgeable of menu items and dessert items. Food was delicious.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Updated 1 month ago read full review

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We ate at Catania last night and they were great with our teenage celiac. The waiter was very knowledgeable and helped her select safe items. Pizza is in a shared oven so that was a no, but she ordered a salad and a pasta dish with gf noodles- no problems. We all enjoyed the restaurant!

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

Celiac

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So the adults are not celiac... might have been limited options if we were. My kids are celiac though and they just wanted the gf pasta. One got pesto and the others got red sauce. I confirmed that it was fresh pasta water and the server said something like- oh yeah all the gluten free is totally separate. No issues in my kids and I tried their dishes and they were quite good.

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

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

  • Cocktails
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pasta

Categories

  • Brunch
  • Dinner
  • Happy Hour
  • Italian
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Seafood

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While the staff sounded knowledgeable, they did not double check the order when it came out and fed me regular pasta. Yikes!! I am a very sensitive Celiac and this did not end well for me.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Best and safest gf food in La Jolla. Get the fried octopus and gf pasta:)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Well, my 11 year-old celiac says this is the best food she has ever eaten. Not cheap, but if you're able to splurge on vacation, you should do it. Cocktails are oh so good, too😉

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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My daughter wanted a shrimp and pasta dish and they were able to create her something delicious and safe. Many of their pasta dishes can be made gluten free. They were knowledgeable and very willing to accommodate. The food was excellent!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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The BEST celiac friendly place we have ever been to. From the manager to the waitstaff to the amazing food. Best meal we have had on our trip by far. I only wish they were in our home town. Class act all the way. Would recommend this place to anyone. WOW!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Gf pasta was amazing. They Cook everything separate. Good super Tuscan wine as well. One of my favorite meals since being diagnosed as celiac three years ago

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Wow. Can't believe the first to review this place. Plenty of GF options on the menu and very knowledgeable servers. Their GF pasta is one of the best I've had, and they seem quite proud of it. (They had to source a good one to match their homemade regular pastas). It is so good I ordered a second entree. The duck sugo pasta is highly recommended. Honestly this is the best restaurant we ate at on our trip to San Diego.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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