CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

Went with my family who do not need to eat gluten free - they were all happy with their meals, as was I. I had the blackened chicken mango salad, very tasty and felt fine after. Circa has a separate “gluten sensitive” menu. We were there in April so could be seasonal, not sure.

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

— Somewhat

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

We had the hummus, and it was amazing. It had cauliflower or wagyu beef- so we got both on it (served with carrots and celery). Brussel sprouts in a balsamic sauce with blue cheese was incredible. Rainbow trout in a lemon butter sauce on a pea purée with roasted asparagus was sublime. These were all from the gluten free menu.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers outdoor seating

Gluten free menu with lots of options. Amazing food! The Brussels and the Thai shrimp salad were excellent.

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

I need to be gluten and dairy free. I had the salmon and steamed broccolini. It was quite good and safe!

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

— Somewhat

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

The host and our first server were very good and knowledgeable about celiac needs. The second server (changed due to a shift change) was not knowledgeable or trained.

The GF menu has several good options that are made differently from the same items on the regular menu. Chicken wings were grilled vs. fried and were tasty. The food is good, but the service is not consistent.

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

— Somewhat

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

Great GF choice. They have a gluten free menu with a lot of options and the staff was very knowledgeable. No issues with the food — tested safely with my Nima sensor and I felt fine. Nice wine selection 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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Came here with one celiac (me), a tree nut/sesame/egg allergy person, and a pescatarian. There were options for everyone (minus dessert for the allergy person). Our server was knowledgeable and accommodating, checking in with the kitchen multiple times. They were clearly on top of managing cross-contamination, and I felt great after the meal. Only negative — it would have been nice to have the option of a GF bun and “safe” fries.

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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

Great GF menu. Staff was knowledgeable.

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

I cane here with my GF parents and it was wonderful! A full GF menu was available through scanning the QR code on the table, and it looked like they could have made other regular menu items GF on request. And the food was excellent! :)

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

They were so good and so careful. Clarified many times about it needing to be GF, and had a fantastic number of options to choose from. I felt like I was “normal”!

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

I got the salmon dish and it was delicious. Good options and good drinks too!

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

We were staying near this restaurant and skipped it because it wasn’t in the app. Finally stopped in to ask and made a reservation. They have an entire separate GF menu, the food was AMAZING, the server was wonderful, and I didn’t get sick. Wish we could come here a few more times!

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