Lavagna

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

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539 8th St SE
Washington, DC 20003
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In 3 Public Collections

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Celiac

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Gf pasta was good & I didn’t have a bad reaction!!

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?

— Excellent

Updated 11 months ago read full review

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bad service bad food. very disappointing. waiter refused to check with kitchen for what food was safe.

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 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Gluten free pasta is cooked in a separate room for safety.

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
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen

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?

— Good

Updated 1 year 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

  • Pasta

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Italian
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant

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Celiac

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These idiots have my 10 year old Celiac son sick as a dog tonight! Don’t ever go to the F’n place if you have Celiac or gluten sensitivities! They re-assured us several times that our meal was gluten free! Idiots! This place does not take gluten free seriously!!!!

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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High-quality measures against cross-contamination. They hand-make the pasta in a separate room, use their own dedicated pots, etc. Staff were knowledgeable of Celiac and cross contamination. Also, the food itself is really good and the place has nice vibes. Cannot recommend highly enough.

No gluten-free menu, BUT substitution of GF pasta is available for most dishes.

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Wheat Allergy

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They were nice but pasta was not fully cooked :(

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?

— Some

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

— Average

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great GF pasta, very knowledgeable

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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Wonderful experience. The gluten free rigatoni was homemade in a separate room and cooked separately with clean water so no cross contamination concern!

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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I had a wonderful dinner at Lavagna tonight. The waiter was super accommodating and understanding about gluten allergies. The beet salad was delicious! I ordered the GF rigatoni with carbonara and unfortunately I was disappointed by the quality of the pasta. It sort of fell apart in your mouth. Everything else though was delicious and I would totally go back (and get another entree)…

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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Gf pasta available and staff very knowledgeable!

Safety


Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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?

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

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Our family of five ate at this restaurant. Two in the group are celiac with one reacting very severely to even small amounts of gluten. We had no issues whatsoever. Food was wonderful. Gluten free dishes were brought out separately. The bolognese was amazing. All pastas can be made with gluten free penne pasta. It was delicious! Will definitely be visiting again.

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Great restaurant with good atmosphere. Server was knowledgeable about GF options, what could be switched out and what had cross contamination. I had the Radiatore primavera with GF rigatoni and it was yummy!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Excellent restaurant. Wonderful gf pasta can be substituted in many dishes and gf dessert special tonight was chocolate pudding with salty caramel and peanut brittle.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Very knowledgeable regarding gluten allergy. They were able to swap out parts of my meal that could be subject to cross contamination. Food itself was delicious.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Celiac

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Server was knowledgeable and friendly about gf. Almost everything on the menu could be made gluten free. No reaction and the food was fabulous.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Lovely little place with delicious dishes and huge portions! Servers are knowledgeable and ready to help you with any substitutions or let you know what is good. Gluten free pasta and yummy brunch!

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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The service is amazing. They were very concerned about the level of gluten allergy before recommending an entree. They even have child size portions, my daughter had marinara sauce on her rigatoni. If you aren't dairy free they even have a great gluten free dessert.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Great homemade GF rigatoni. The bolognese and the pesto were amazing!

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Delicious gf rigatoni with pesto and Italian sausage. Pointed me in the right direction as to which dishes can be made gf. Great! Will go back.

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Yes, this small, cozy place is perfect for gf eaters. The owner explained that all things but two could be made gf. They had homemade gf noodles that looked just like the wheat ones. Wonderful spot for a couple or family!!!! Delicious pasta and crab!!!

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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