Maria's Italian Kitchen

Several gluten free choices. The molten cake is gluten free and very good.

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

All dressings except the ceaser dressing are gluten free!!

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Poor

Maria’s offers a lot of gluten free delicious options. Any pasta or chicken dish can be made gluten free. Just let your server know you have celiac.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

GF annotations on the menu. Lots of options. Delicious flourless chocolate cake. Friendly service, fun atmosphere.

I called ahead to ask about their gf protocols, and they were very knowledgeable. It’s the most competent exchange I’ve had with a restaurant so far. They told me when someone orders gluten free pasta, they use clean pans, utensils, and fresh water for boiling. They also warned me twice that it’s not a gluten-free environment and that “flour is everywhere” due to the pizzas.

When ordering online, for most of the pasta dishes, there is an option to switch to gf pasta for a $2 surcharge. However, navigating the menu is tricky. Items are not marked gf so it takes some effort to decode what will be safe. I didn’t want to call back to ask about meatballs or other specific foods I was considering, so I went with an order I felt confident would be gf.

I ordered gluten-free pasta with marinara and grilled chicken, and a side of sautéed broccoli, for take-out. My pasta container had a sticker on it that said “GF, not a gluten-free environment.” Total cost was $33 plus tax and tip. It was enough for two meals.

The good news is I ate it with zero issues. They didn’t gluten me. I’m giving stars for their service, skill, and honesty!

The unfortunate news is that the pasta dish wasn’t very good. The gf penne was brittle and crumbling, and it seemed like they should have added more moisture to the sauce to make up for the pasta’s dryness. The chunks of grilled chicken were tasty, but the dish was very salty, gummy, and not worth the price.

I previously enjoyed Maria’s food so I will probably try again and order something different.o

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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?

— Below Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

Reviews here are outdated- checked menus and contacted in June 2021, they do not have any gluten free dishes and will not make any claims to offer any because their kitchen is not a gluten free environment. They specifically call this out on their website themselves. The business is being open and honest up front.

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

— Not at all

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

Food was delicious and service was great! Lots of gluten free option (even dessert!!) And no pain!! This was exactly what I needed after a day at the LA Zoo!

Delicious traditional Italian. Gluten free pasta and pizza bases available, as well as other dishes. Family-friendly and helpful staff, they went out of their way to check if their pork sausages were g-free. We are returning after a very successful visit before.