Cucciolo Osteria Durham

I have celiac. I had a really good experience here. I attended a private dinner put on by my business. The menu was family style – shared plates around the table – which always makes me nervous. I discussed GF with the waiter before the food came to the table. Item by item, he was able to tell me what was safe and what was not. A couple dishes they had to prepare separately. Everything he said reflected good knowledge of safety and separate preparation. My impression is that it was safe and the chefs and waitstaff very capable. I tend not to react if I am exposed, but in any case I had no reaction. Overall, I was very impressed. The food was delicious.

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

— Somewhat

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
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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 for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended

Wow!!! I am still drooling after the pasta carbonara. I have never had it so perfectly prepared. I’m exquisitely sensitive to gf & hubs can eat anything. We have a gf house except for beer or if there is a potluck and people bring Muggle food. He loves to cook and has been delving into gf since 2009 . He gets frustrated when all I get served is a vegan cauliflower steak or steamed veggies when gf is not that hard. All that to say that as a Muggle he said the pasta was insanely good as was the gf breading on the butter chicken (not the Indian version!). We couldn’t resist the flourless chocolate torte and vanilla gelato for dessert. All just fantastic! There was no gf bread but the baked cheese appetizer with pesto was delicious with a fork! The menu has markings for GF and AGF (available gf), for DF and ADF, V and AV, and I believe nuts and fish allergies as well (forgot to take a picture!) - a scheduling note! He looked on Open Table via the website and there were no openings until during the DPAC show we were attending. He called Thursday evening but no answer so left a voicemail. Then late afternoon on Friday he got a text via Open Table confirming our 5:30 reservation! There were available tables for most of the time we were there so don’t give up if OT doesn’t have something! We were sat at a bar height private table for two of which there were several so because my back gets bad I’ll ask for a regular table if available next time. It’s the only thing I would change… except maybe taking home some carbonara!!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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 dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Reservations recommended

GF Lemon tagliatelle was amazingly tasty! Wonderful server and ambiance.

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

— 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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

They have GF spaghetti - my portion of pasta was decently sized & tasted pretty good. I didn’t have any reaction at all

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

— 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?

— Good

Delicious!! Four of us had gf pasta dishes, all were amazing. My husband was still hungry when we left after an appetizer and entree that he thought was too small but I was full after only an entree. I got the spicy vodka rigatoni - can’t wait to go back! It was a little spicy but nothing terrible.

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

— 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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Food is marked, wait staff very knowledgeable. Have been 5 times and have never gotten sick. Pasta is cooked perfectly. My non-GF husband likes it so much we just get everything GF to share. My new favorite!

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

— 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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Had the White Ragu Tajarin and it was delicious. They have two types of gf pasta. I had the penne and it was very good. Will definitely go back.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Delicious food, much of the menu available GF and they served a perfectly cooked long GF noodle with my pasta. Had a dinner work mtg here and was very pleased.

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

— 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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout

Incredible food! Best gluten free pasta ever

Celiac friendly?

Yes