Gabriella's

12 recent ratings
$$$ • Italian Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Dessert, Pasta
Safety Rating
10 ratings

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700 Padre Blvd
South Padre Island, TX 78597
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Celiac

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Horrible frozen food.GF Pizza tasted stale . I think they prepared in microwave! It arrived in 3 min . Fries were wet and saggy . Not recommend at all. Their desert refrigerator was dirty and looked like mold was growing on the inside( top shelf ) Don’t waste your time or money!

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Poor

Updated 3 weeks ago read full review

Celiac

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Delightful evening with delicious food and great service!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 4 months ago read full review

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We had an amazing experience with a pick-up order. Our party is challenging because we have two celiacs, and one of those is also lactose intolerant as well. Gabriella’s did a wonderful job. We ordered 2 GF pizzas and one with out cheese and just veg. Everything was delicious and loaded. The woman at the counter (who took our order by phone too) made sure everything was correct and actually sent one item back to the kitchen to have it remade when she saw it wasn’t right. She checked everything before handing it to me. We will be back!

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Updated 6 months 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

  • Dessert
  • Pasta

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Italian
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant

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Gluten-Free at Gabriella's
Flourless Chocolate Cake! Sooooooo good!
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This was just an average restaurant, nothing spectacular or special. Went here because the gluten free reviews were positive. They do have gluten free pasta (penne only) and their sauces are gluten free. They also have a sad gluten free pizza, don't go here for the pizza.... My fettuccine Alfredo was good but not special and I found a gluten noodle in it so if you are highly sensitive I would not trust this place. Probably would not eat here again or recommend eating here, it js expensive and not completely gluten free safe.

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

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Great experience. The wait staff are very knowledgeable about Celiac’s. I stopped earlier, talked to the chef. He offered to use a fresh pan to prepare my son’s pasta selection. When we arrived, the staff knew to notify the kitchen. The dish was excellent. He did not have any reaction to his dinner I would highly recommend Gabriella’s for anyone with Gluten issues.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Great experience and my fire roasted chili penne pasta was very good. Our server was wonderful and watched out for me of what I could and couldn’t eat. He went to talk with the chef and the chef even said not to have the cheese because they didn’t spread it themselves. The only gluten free pasta is the penne but almost all the sauces are gluten free. The salad beforehand is gluten free safe too.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

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Ugh. I hate leaving bad reviews. But I don’t understand any of the glowing reviews for this place. We ended up getting charged $18 for a tiny personal cheese pizza that was honestly just not good. The mozzarella they used was like rubber. I just wish we hadn’t come. Waste of time and money. Low quality food. The spinach dip was okay. It’s cute and charming inside.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Poor

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Great service. Accommodating. And didn’t get sick!!! Gf pasta was great. Although I did have to create my own vegan dish.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Gluten & dairy allergy. I was so excited by the reviews. Told the server. He acknowledged and said I was safe. Ordered shrimp pormadoro with GF pasta. Chaos at our table when it arrived. My fault I did not double check. It was too good (3rd bite) so I then checked with the server to which he removed the dish. Their GF pasta is penne.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Poor

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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GF pizzas and spinach artichoke dip with GF pita slices…delicious!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Spinach artichoke dip is gf and they have gf pasta and pizza! Got the artichoke dip and a pizza and didn’t get sick.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

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AMAZING FOOD! They have gluten free pizza and pasta. It was the best food we've had. They even had a delicious chocolate torte for dessert! It was Incredible food, best on the island 🏝

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The most delicious GF Italian food I have had. I had homemade sausage & peppers on penne pasta. We also had a GF homemade pizza crust w/Italian Sausage, fire roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, Basil, smoked Gouda, & Mozzarella cheese drizzled with red pepper cream sauce. Ended with a flourless chocolate torte.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Brought my Nima here. Everything they told my was GF was not.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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The staff were very knowledgeable and extremely nice! We were pleasantly surprised to discover that their GF pasta was also corn free! We had Alfredo pasta with chicken and Roma Pasta with chicken, and both sauces were excellent! My mom is extremely sensitive and she didn’t get sick! Bonus: they have GF Flourless Chocolate Cake! It was so cool to be able to order a meal AND dessert! Wish we had discovered this place earlier in our visit here. <3

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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The waiter was great. He wasn’t sure about the sauces but quickly went to check. Came back to say that all sauces are gluten free and gluten free pasta could be substituted wherever possible and they have a pizza crust. Ordered the pasta, chicken and roasted garlic cream sauce dinner and it was delicious.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Called this location and was told they are a small location and do not have a designated area for preparation for gluten free items. Gentleman was very forth coming with this showing their customers are a priority.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Delicious pasta! Pizza also available. I didn't ask about cross contamination for pizza though.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

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Nice surprise. They don't have a separate GF menu but waiter was very knowledgeable and provided some great recommendations. They have GF pasta and pizza crust.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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My family went to this place for dinner and we weren't sure we were going to be able to stay (because of my celiac). They have gluten-free pasta options, and quite a few of their sauces that are naturally gluten-free. My waiter recommended the pasta pomodoro with gluten-free pasta, and though it seemed he did not know much about gluten allergies or celiac disease he made sure to speak with the manager and chef before telling me for sure what I could eat. I did order the pasta pomodoro with gluten-free pasta and it was very tasty - not the best meal I've ever had, but I would definitely return and get it again. The chef came out to check and make sure it was good with the gluten-free pasta as well.I don't know if I would recommend for celiac disease because I don't believe they have a dedicated gluten-free area (I am not as careful sometimes as I should be) but on the other hand they were very accommodating and the chef did have a very large knowledge of celiac disease needs. If you're looking for gluten-free pasta I would try this place.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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