Lillian's Italian Kitchen

4 ratings
$$ • Italian Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Dessert, Pasta
Safety Rating
3 ratings

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1148 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Most Recent Reviews


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The wait staff is great, unfortunately the kitchen staff do not seem to understand GF. I ordered the GF pasta which is Rigatoni and found a Fettuccine noodle in my dish. That was when I found out they cook all the pasta in the same water. The wait staff was great and said they can remake my meal and use fresh water. They did and we took it to go, since we had to go. When I got home I tested it with my Nima GF tester. It tested positive for wheat. So at this time I cannot recommend this restaurant’s pasta.

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?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

Updated 6 months ago read full review

Celiac

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The food is delicious- however I have gotten sick 3x and still haven’t leaned not to eat here. The issue is with cross contamination. Twice I found a regular wheat noodle in my gluten free penne. Third time I think was from the polenta. Sorry to say I won’t be going back.

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 9 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Great traditional Italian food safe for celiacs! We tripped across this place when traveling the coast and were truly thrilled. The hostess was charming and attentive, and very careful about noting that the dish for me needed to be gluten free with the pasta boiled in fresh water. I thoroughly enjoyed my shrimp scampi without any celiac issues/illness. Had the burrata appetizer without the crostini - yummy! And enjoyed a brilliant panacotta dessert with blueberry compote and toasted almonds for dessert. This place is yummy and homey/welcoming. My husband was thrilled to be able to go out for his favorite Italian and have me able to eat as well.

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 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

  • Dessert
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pasta

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Italian
  • Restaurant

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Symptomatic Celiac

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We went here twice on vacation. Almost all of the pasta dishes can be made gluten free and the staff all seem knowledgeable. I am very sensitive and did not have any reaction. The pot du Creme was delicious as well!

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 2 years ago read full review

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