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
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
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.
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.
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Reviews of this Chain
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
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
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
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
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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