Lia's

6 ratings
$$ • Italian Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Appetizers
Safety Rating
3 ratings

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4435 Willard Ave
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

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Celiac

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Possibly gluten free, but a very boring meal. Did have a slight reaction within an hour.

We went tonight for dinner and I made a reservation ahead of time to let them know of my gluten allergy. The menu labels items as gluten free, but really it’s just items that can be made gluten free. We ordered the brussel sprouts for our appetizer, we learned that they are typically fried but the fryer is not dedicated GF so they roasted them for us. I ordered the cauliflower steak (also typically fried and had to be roasted) and my boyfriend got the burger with a gluten free bun. It was alright. The staff was very knowledgeable about cross contamination and definitely helped make recommendations that would be safe for me, but for the limited selection and price point, I would rather go elsewhere.

As a bright side, they do have an absolutely delicious flourless chocolate cake. Warn them you have a gluten allergy so they don’t include the Oreo.

Safety


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

— Not very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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?

— Below Average

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Lia’s has all the right answers to my questions about how good was prepared and how they avoid cross contamination. Only the chef and/or a manager is allowed to touch/deliver a meal for anyone with a food allergy. Manager came over twice during the meal to make sure we were properly taken care of.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Totally separate preparation (to my understanding) and very knowledgeable. Have local gf buns from Rise as another reviewer mentioned. As a rule of thumb: any chef geoff restaurant chain is good with celiac!

Updated 6 years 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

  • Appetizers
  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Happy Hour
  • Italian
  • Kid Friendly
  • Restaurant

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Celiac

Their GF burgers have buns from Rise Bakery

10 months ago

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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They have locally made gluten-free buns from Rise Bakery!

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Separate gluten free menu

Updated 11 years ago read full review

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