Review of Elements Restaurant

We came here for Valentine’s Day. I was very excited based off recommendations here that they had many gf options on their menu. When I looked online ahead of time it did appear as though they had a great selection. I noticed their large GF symbol above all pastas- leading me to believe that it was all gluten free, aside from their ravioli which was specified in parentheses next to the item. When I went to order the Alfredo I was informed that it was in fact, NOT gluten free and that they didn’t stock their GF pasta anyway, due to the Valentine’s Day event.

I tried to ask for clarification to which she just said it was for the bread. Seemed so odd to put it so large above the entire pasta section, and then specify only one not being gluten free if there’s multiple pastas not gluten free. On the back majority of the burgers are listed gluten free but all of their sandwiches that are listed gluten free are a lunch only item. There were a few items like steaks that are labeled gluten free but I just wanted something different. It seems that’s all there ever is to order, and I get so tired of ordering the same things. I ended up ordering something I didn’t even want that was gluten free off their seperate valentine menu, but it was not enough food (I don’t eat a ton anyway) especially for $100.00. They didn’t stock their crème brûlée either, so the only gluten free options were chocolate strawberries or sorbet. I just went with strawberries because I was a bit fed up at that point that the options were so limited, and I tried to plan out my meal ahead of time, only for it to be a huge let down.

All the 5* reviews here had my hopes up so high. I will say it was great that they were very careful as to not just serve something without checking. Just double check before you order anything from there, even if it looks like it’s labeled gluten free. I don’t think I’ll ever eat here again based off this last experience.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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