Contessa

9 ratings
$$ โ€ข Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Dessert
Safety Rating
8 ratings

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3 Newbury St Rooftop
Boston, MA 02116
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Celiac

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If you want a bougie brunch or dinner, this is a safe option. You can get eggs, GF toast, GF pasta. It's not delicious, it's something you can make at home. But if you're going with friends and there for the experience, this is safe to eat at.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Below Average

Updated 9 months ago read full review

Celiac

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The waitress was very knowledgeable about cross contamination and assured me that the kitchen was taking the necessary steps for safety. There is no dedicated GF menu but she let me know what could be made GF, which was most of it. All the food was delicious! Definitely recommend for a nice occasion.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 10 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Server was knowledgable about GF options on the menu and cross contamination. More than half of the menu was able to be made GF. They even have GF bread that was provided for me before dinner and served with the burrata app. I got a spicy lobster pasta made with their GF pasta. So delicious ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ every kitchen staff that delivered items to the table stated it was GF and was aware.

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
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 11 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

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Late Night
  • Lunch
  • Restaurant

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Gluten Intolerant

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Update: gelato is not gluten free due to a stabilizer they use.

Really wonderful experience! The waiter was happy to share what items were gluten free and the staff noted the items were gluten free when delivered. Though, the waiter noted that the fryer does have cross-continssions in regards to the rosemary potato side. Amazing view! Also, they are happy to share an allergen list over email before your reservation.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Delicious gluten free rigatoni and many other menu items are able to be made gluten free. Brought out gluten free bread right away upon learning of my allergy. Server was very knowledgeable. Tasty food and a great view.

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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The waitress was nice and accommodating when I asked to make my own salad with cucumber, tomato, and avocado. She told me they could do GF pasta or I could have added a protein to the salad. I felt nervous because the restaurant was very busy and I was not positive the waitress fully understood celiac. I went with the safe option of a plain salad and did not get sick.

Safety


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

— Not very

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Absolutely incredible. They went through so much detail explaining their safety precautions without me having to ask. The food was amazing too. I love this place!

Safety


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

— Very

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?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 dinner
  • Good with other allergies
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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So delicious! I felt super safe eating here and haven’t gotten glutened. They have gluten free bread and pasta. the bread was amazing. They also have polenta which is always gluten free and not many restaurants make which was also delicious!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great service. They had gluten free bread to start and gluten free pasta substitution. Also got the squash carpaccio (must try), lobster pasta, and steak with side of polenta all gluten free

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

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