fl.2 Modern American

Beautiful bar and restaurant in the Fairmont Hotel. Gluten free items marked on the menu and even brought me gf bread with our charcuterie board. Staff is knowledgeable about ingredients and make the BEST espresso martinis

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

Tons of options and they understand allergies. Pricey but great portions. Recommend the PEI mussels and 8oz. Bavette. Bonus the waffle fries are gluten free!

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

We ordered all of the appetizers on the menu and ALL five of them were GF as long as you do not touch the lovely sourdough bread that accompanies several of them. Our entrees were GF - several kinds of roasted fish with potatoes and vegetables. Our server was super patient as we asked about the GF status of each item, going back to the chef once to make double sure of her answers. The only GF dessert was a delicious Basil ice cream...but so good! We appreciated that the chef KNEW what ingredients concerned us and carefully steered us to what we needed. All the food here is amazing, and our GF daughter ate a wonderful meal.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free

Had breakfast and dinner there. Staff very knowledgeable. Separate fryer for gf items according to waitress. Gluten free breads available. No issues.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Not Celiac friendly without Nima test. We ordered the family style whole rotisserie chicken with two sides-the charred broccolini and whipped potatoes. When I tested everything together, the test came back positive for gluten. I then tested the potatoes separately (I was super hungry and thought these may be the least likely suspect) and they were gluten free, tested the chicken separately and also gluten free. The broccolini must have had some cross contamination. Staff was attentive, gave me fresh utensils to re-test all the items. Food that I did eat was fantastic-potatoes were actually clouds and the chicken was so juicy and definitely flavorful (even the breast meat!). This did take 3 Nima capsules which is about $36 in testing alone plus the pricey meal. Cocktails were out of this world. Side note-Pittsburgh is not a very Celiac friendly city! A huge thank you to all that can cater to a huge population of people!

Brunch was not amazing. While I didn’t get sick, there wasn’t much I could eat. No separate gf menu. Meat and cheese plate was good. Not really worth the price but food was good.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

We went during restaurant week and had a fantastic experience. It certainly helped that our waitress was also gluten free, but the chef has alternate ways to prepare things safely. Definitely get the Brussels sprouts (ask for the GF preparation that avoids the shared fryer) and they have house-made sorbet (usually only on the lunch menu but now you know to ask for it). I had French onion soup (just cheese on top or they have GF bread) and the sea bass. My husband had the chicken, and they put the gluten sauce on the side so I could try the chicken without it. Wonderful experience and delicious food! Would definitely go back!