East Side Mario's

3 ratings
$ • Italian Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Pasta, Pizza
Safety Rating
2 ratings

As rated by the community

101 Clarington Blvd
Bowmanville, ON L1C 4Z3, Canada

Most Recent Reviews


Overall Rating

Review


Waitress I had was beyond amazing! She took my serious as did the kitchen! They were even sure to be cautious of how the food was layed out

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?

— Not Much

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good vegan options
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Our waitress was very helpful and made me feel comfortable dining there. I told her as I was ordering that I am celiac and a small amount of gluten can harm me and the precautions she and the cool took to keep me safe were appreciated. I had the salad (no croutons) and they didn't bring tongs because they said they could have come in contact. I also ordered the gluten free pizza and it was very good. I know you can need be sure you're not experiencing cross contamination but they really put in every effort to ensure I wasn't.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Entire gluten-friendly menu, tons of options to choose from, including salads, pastas and pizza. Not sure if they have a dedicated GF cooking space but I'm sure if you informed them of an allergy they would accommodate. Lovely staff and good location.

Updated 9 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

  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pasta
  • Pizza

Categories

  • Delivery
  • Dinner
  • Italian
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

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Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Gluten free items listed on regular menu, server told me the gluten free pasta is cooked separate from the regular pasta!

I had carbonara and garden salad! Basic food but at least we have options here!

Safety


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

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?

— Average

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for peanut-free
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers outdoor seating
Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Stopped in for a quick meal after a day of travelling. Found our server to be very knowledgeable about celiac, gluten and cross contamination. She mentioned that all staff receive training on the subject

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

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?

— Good

Gluten Intolerant

Overall Rating

Review


First time eating out after being told I’m gluten intolerant and they were very understanding and good. The cauliflower pizza crust tasted very 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?

— Some

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

— Good

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Have eaten here twice. 1st time got rosé gf pasta and didn’t feel great. 2nd time got the bruschetta cauliflower crust—delicious and felt great. The second time I was there my server said the Alfredo and Rosé sauces were not gf as they were made with pasta water and yet they are marked as gf on the menu. I will eat there again and will ask again about the sauces and the pasta water.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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

Gluten Intolerant

Overall Rating

Review


Not too many options but their GF pasta is good!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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/None

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

— Good

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