La Dolce Vita Restaurant

14 recent ratings
$$ • Italian Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Pasta
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12 ratings

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221 Hanover St
Boston, MA 02113
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Symptomatic Celiac

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Great food. Server confirmed they’d use separate utensils and avoid cross contamination. Didn’t get sick.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 2 months ago read full review

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I ordered the veal saltimbicca that was served with roasted potatoes it was delicious. Staff very aware of GF.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 3 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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So, so good! They do not have a menu but they will make pasta from fresh just for you. Whichever kind you want! I had the gnocchis and it was delicious! The staff was so nice.

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?

— Most/All

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

  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pasta

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Italian
  • Kid Friendly
  • Late Night
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Peanut-Free Friendly
  • Restaurant

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This was the second meal they made for me. It also tested positive for gluten.
I used my Nima Sensor. Very sad we did a lot of research to find a GF friendly restaruant. They made me two different meals, both tested with gluten found
Penne alfredo with chicken
Ravioli rosso (sorry started to eat)
Gluten free gnocchi with a garlic and olive , Italian sausage, and cherry tomatoes!
Gluten-Free at La Dolce Vita Restaurant
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Celiac

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excellent gluten free pasta. Server was very knowledgable about cross contamination.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 7 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Good food, and they can make virtually any dish GF, but portions are TINY. I ate here earlier tonight and had the ravioli. I’m fine, but I’m starving a few hours later, even after I had a snack when I got home. I am the Queen of leftovers and ALWAYS have food to take home. I was surprised by how few ravioli were on my plate when they served me, and definitely cleaned my plate. It just wasn’t enough food, and for $23, it wasn’t worth it. When i left I realized I had gotten the ravioli last time and felt the same way. Hungry a few hours later. Not enough food. They also charge $8 for bread and offer it to you like it’s free, so beware! Ultimately though I didn’t get sick, and the ravioli is good, I’m just hungry! My mom who is not GF got the carbonara and had a few leftovers, so another entree might have been fine.

Quality & Quantity


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


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 7 months ago read full review

Celiac

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They were realy safe with me and my friend

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 11 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Perfect southern Italian dinner. Owner fully aware of how to prepare gluten free food. Any menu option could be asked for. My pasta smoked salmon Alfredo dish was exactly what I was hoping for. Great texture. Great flavor. No GI reaction. We chose to go out on Hanover Street for GF cannolis.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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 11 months ago read full review

Celiac

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We did a lot of research and went with the positive reviews that we saw here on Find Me Gluten Free. Very disappointed. I used my Nima Senor, which detected gluten. I ordered the steak with a vegetable medley. After I showed the owner, he insisted that the kitchen prepare me something else. The next dish was sea bass with potatoes. It also tested positive for gluten. They offered to make me a salad but at that point I wasn't comfortable eating there.

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Decent gluten free pasta dishes. A variety of sauces can safely be made gluten free. I had chicken Alfredo with gf penne. Giving the 4 star rating because the serving sizes were smaller than other restaurants in area.

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?

— Most/All

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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Had the gluten-free ravioli, and it was delicious! Didn’t notice any difference between regular ravioli and the GF ravioli they served.

There’s nothing labeled gluten-free on their menu, but you can see it online.

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

Celiac

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This was really enjoyable. Three types of gf Pastas : ravioli, penne, gnocci mixed with almost all sauces and meat. Owner was realy nice. 150$ for 2 adults and 2 kids, no wine. Tasty food.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Good

Other


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

Celiac

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Outstanding! I told the waiter what I was in the mood for and they created a GF heavenly dish! The scallops and shrimp were cooked to perfection and then penne pasta in a pink sauce was the best I have ever tasted! Will make anything on or off the menu for you. Service is outstanding.

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 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Absolutely fabulous. Got ravioli carbonara and it was truly the best I’ve ever had and reaction free!! Lovely experience. Will be returning!

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for peanut-free
  • Good with other allergies
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Wheat Allergy

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The food was very good! All handmade pastas. All types of pasta are made GF. Y’all, when was the last time you had GF pasta that wasn’t undercooked penne? I had gnocchi in rose sauce, and it was fabulous!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 1 year ago read full review

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Y’allllllllllll I got to eat ravioli for the first time in at least 8 years. It was delicious! The owner can make just about anything gluten free. Highly recommend!

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?

— 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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GF Ravioli! Need I say more? Place was great. Ask and they will make it happen.

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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They asked me what I wanted, ravioli pasta lasagna ect. I got ravioli and they were the best thing I have had in a long time! 10/10 recommend. The owner was our waiter and made me feel so comfortable!

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
Reported as off topic

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Overpriced wine poor service. Sat 3 groups before us. Won’t be back

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 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Amazing food. Wonderful atmosphere. Extremely knowledgeable staff. My son, who is celiac with multiple other food allergies, was so happy. They brought his food out first and separate from everyone else’s to prevent cross contamination. Our server was very on top of things. Such a fun place to spend an evening. Live music with an accordion player and the owner sang several songs with him (in Italian) also.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Owner personally greets you and lets you know what’s gluten free. The gnocchi was homemade and GF and every dish was excellent.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Owner came out and greeted us! Asked about GF options and he ushered us in. Staff seemed knowledgeable and both our waiter and the owner offered several options. Chose GF rigatoni with bolognese sauce. Very good!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I am celiac and have a nearly immediate reaction to gluten. I was unsure where to really go since almost all of the Italian places in that area say they can do GF. I ended up here because the other places were very crowded and loud while this one is more intimate and personal. I was honestly nervous about how they acted like it was no big deal to make something GF, but I think it’s because they are so used to it. The owner is the one seated us and he was very friendly.

THE FOOD WAS SOOO GOOD!!! I will def go back whenever I’m in Boston. I ordered gnocchi with vegetables and marinara sauce. I asked for cheese on top and my sever brought some Parmesan over to the table after my food came out. I meant I wanted shredded cheese melted on top so I should have been more specific, but it still tasted great.

Oh, and the only dessert that is safe is the lemon gelato served in a scooped out lemon shell but it was delicious!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Great food! I am a very sensitive celiac. I had the gluten free gnocchi with the rose sauce. It was Amazing! I haven’t had gnocchi in years. So hard to find gluten free gnocchi. I was VERY skeptical and they didn’t have a separate menu, but no reaction!!! They clearly knew what they were doing. Gluten free gnocchi doesn’t just happen. It was a Monday night non tourist season, so they obviously had time to do it right. So glad I took the risk! Sooooooo worth it.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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The ravioli, the gnocchi, the charcuterie, the wine! Everything was amazing from the food to the drinks, and the Service! They were so knowledgeable and completely on point!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The owner waited on us. He was very nice. I had GF ravioli. It was very good and I did not get sick!! Will definitely go again and try something else!!

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Outstanding! Server made amazing recommendations on what GF pastas they had and how they could prepare it for me. Gnocchi!! Wow GF Gnocchi! Yippee!

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Very accommodating, server knew which dishes I could have and offered to change Ingredients if I wanted more options.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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amazing GF pasta! definitely go

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Asymptomatic Celiac

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Very accommodating. Most every dish can be custom made/ordered to your liking. Waiter was very knowledgeable.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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