Massimo Ristorante

Always delicious and a safe option. I have never had cross contamination issues or a bad meal. Love this spot!

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

— Very

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

I feel confident eating here, there is a separate GF menu and the food comes out with an allergy marker! Do not eat at Zooma/Trattoria Appia come here or Pane e Vino instead.

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

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

The best GF rolls ever!! We had the carbonara which was alright and the short rib gnocchi which was soooo good. Also really good espresso martini and a big dessert selection even though I didn’t get any

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

— Very

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

Amazing gluten free menu! Food was superb, will definitely be going back.

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

— Very

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

They were very attentive, answered all questions and the food was amazing. The gluten free menu was huge and had dessert as well. I will definitely be back.

They have a separate GF menu and mark plates with a pick that says "allergy" on it.

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

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

10/10! We had a fantastic meal (it was an occasion) and still relatively new to figuring out GF. Our waiter was so accommodating and knowledgeable. They have a separate gluten free menu, which was just as long as the regular menu, and the GF rolls were great. We also ordered GF calamari and gnocchi Al forno. Both delicious. Extensive dessert menu with GF options as well. They have a disclaimer that they can’t 100% guarantee no cross contamination, but we had no issues and will absolutely be going back.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good with other allergies

Amazing restaurant! Upon being seated, I mentioned I was GF. The server brought me a whole new menu & offered GF bread. It was fabulous! Even my non GF husband liked them. The baby artichokes were to die for & the short rib gnocchi was next level. I took a GF cannoli to go, so I can’t comment on that yet. I have such a happy GF belly!!

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

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

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner

Excellent service. Special event celebration for Anniversary. Rose petals on table. Amazing short rib Gnocchi. Highly recommend:)

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

— Very

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

This restaurant was wonderful. They had a separate gf menu with amazing selections of appetizers, main courses and desserts! Everything came out marked with an allergy alert and the chicken parm was awesome. The best was the molten lava cake with Gelato.

Highly recommend and will be our new Italian "spot".

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

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Reservations recommended

A separate gluten free menu, the best gf bread & butter, and everything was DELICIOUS. Plenty of options for gf apps, pasta, entree, and dessert. Food came out clearly marked with allergy, and everything was so great. will definitely be back.

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

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good vegetarian options
• Reservations recommended

We had lunch today and I got the 3 course lunch special for $24! I had the Tuscan bean soup with gluten free croutons, chicken piccata with roasted fingerling potatoes & green beans and cannoli for dessert which was in a gluten free waffle cone… all delicious and quality ingredients and gluten free. The waitress also gave me gluten free warm rolls. The waitress said the owner is gluten free so they are very careful. I will be going back!

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

— Very

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

I saw a lot of great reviews here for gluten free safety, so maybe they just had an off day, but out of an abundance of caution i asked if they use the same water for gluten free pasta as regular pasta. They shared that they do. For that reason i only ate grilled items. It's worth checking if you go.

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

— Not very

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?

— Good

Amazing, extensive and delicious full GF menu.

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

— Very

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

Fantastic! They brought out my own gf bread, have lots of great options, and had no issue with my other dietary requirements. They have multiple fantastic deserts to choose from as well. Cocktails were a bit rough but overall a fantastic gf Italian place.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended

I normally don’t leave reviews, but this was the best gluten free Italian I have had since going gluten free 6 years ago. The service was amazing; very knowledgeable wait staff who assured me that they take cross contamination seriously. Each gluten free dish came out with an allergy stick and the food runners stated it was gluten free when they brought it to the table. They even brought me complimentary gluten free rolls to start! I am very sensitive to cross contact and had no reaction. 10/10, could not recommend this place enough!!

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 fryer
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

Fabulous experience. We were a large party with lots of celiacs and muggles mixed together and they kept it all straight. What was gf who was sharing with who, which specials could and could not be gf. Everything that was supposed to be gf was and was flagged. Gorgeous presentation, incredible flavor. Such a gorgeous night. Highly recommend!!! Sorry I forgot to take pictures.

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

— Very

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

Amazing food with FULL GF menu! From apps to dessert, so many choices! I had fried calmari for an appetizer, chicken parm for my meal and cheesecake for dessert. They even served me fresh baked GF rolls. Everything tasted wonderful. My waiter, Nate, was so friendly and knowledgeable of my dietary needs related to Celiac. I will definitely be back!! It was truly one of the best restaurant experiences I have had since I was diagnosed with Celiac. I highly recommend!

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

— Somewhat

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

The Gluten-free options are amazing from gnocchi to cannolis you can't tell they're Gluten-free! There are so many options and you're not limited to a couple items. The staff was extremely knowledgeable and friendly to boot.

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

— Very

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

This is one of the most popular restaurants in Rhode Island for good reason. The gluten free menu is massive and you can't go wrong regardless of what you order. GF dishes come out flagged "allergy." They have a GF cannoli that is simply incomparable. Service is impressive. During warm weather they have tables on the sidewalk and the plate glass walls slide away.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended

Absolutely terrible experience. I’ve dined here before and never had a problem until today. Came to celebrate my anniversary and had the worst experience. Ordered the gluten free calamari came out with a gluten free allergy pick on it. In the middle of eating it a girl came out to take it away. She dropped off a different plate of calamari and took the one we were eating. She spoke little English so couldn’t explain why she was taking our plate. When she dropped off the plate it was clear that she had given us a regular gluten calamari. We ended up leaving since it is clear it is not safe to eat here.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Impressive and caring service, they were extremely accommodating with our gluten allergy. They have an entire dedicated gluten free menu (that's actually cheaper than the regular menu!). Just make sure the wait staff knows about your allergy.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Reservations recommended

Full GF menu and they make the GF bread fresh. This includes gnocchi and melting chocolate lava cake!

The GF menu also includes a list of mixed drinks so there is no guessing.

Amazing food

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

— Very

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

I was excited to eat at this restaurant due to the positive reviews and “best restaurant” award, but we had a terrible experience. Waited an hour and a half for food, so many fruit flies in the bar area that kept landing in our drinks, and AC dripping down onto us. The food didn’t redeem the place. I had dry and burnt chicken parm and I became sick shortly after eating just less than half the meal because they served me straight gluten This experience was from summer 2021

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

— Not very

Highly recommend! Separate gluten free menu. Fresh warm rolls. Extensive menu. Delicious!

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

I'm so happy I found this place! As soon as I walked in, they asked if I had an allergy, which made me feel very at ease. I was thrilled to be offered gluten free rolls (free of charge!!!) and had the carbanara (which had no upcharge!) for my meal which was absolutely delicious. Everything about my experience was incredible, I would absolutely recommend dining here!

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

— Very

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

Massimo is now one of my favorite restaurants of all time. Their gluten free dinner rolls (from AJ’s Bakery) were baked fresh, delivered warm, and were simply divine. I am not usually a fan of GF bread, but I even requested a refill basket (free of charge) and others in my group without a gluten allergy enjoyed my rolls just as much as the gluten containing rolls. I had the Cozze all’ Arrabbiata as an appetizer and the Capesante as my entree. Truly both dishes were amazing, but I have not stopped thinking about the Capesante. The menu has MANY fabulous choices. The servers were extremely well trained on GF, as well as the kitchen staff. This restaurant is about 1 hr away from home I wouldn’t hesitate making the drive for a special date night. I found the seating in the upstairs to be quite romantic. We had a lovely evening.

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
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Offers delivery

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

— Very

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

Amazing gf menu! Wonderful experience! Great wine list- Great wait staff. If you’re in Providence this is a must go to for gf diners.

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

— Very

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

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

— Very

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

Dinner was delicious! They have a separate gluten free menu one of the biggest I’ve ever seen. I decided on the chicken parmigiana and a cannoli for desert. I definitely will be back.

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 fryer

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

Huge gluten free menu, big portions, pretty good lunch special, 3 courses for $20 and pretty much everything on it can be made gluten free. Amazing gluten free Cannoli and buns.

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

— Very

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

Excellent! Separate GF menu. Lots of options. All cross contact is handled properly. I’m highly sensitive, celiac, no problems at all. I was with my non-GF boyfriend, and he enjoyed it thoroughly as well. Posted pics of my meal. They started me off with GF rolls, then we split the calamari, and for my meal, I got the fruitti di mare. So good! I got an order of chicken parm and cannoli to go (bc we all know it’s hard to come across those!). Highly recommend. Our server, Kyre, was excellent too! Super accommodating, very friendly, all of it. Great experience, great food!

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 fryer

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended

Fabulous restaurant. Huge gluten free menu (only a few items cannot be made gluten free). Delicious gluten free rolls. They even have GF croutons. Service was excellent. Definitely will go again.

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

— Very

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

NOTE: The restaurant is now called Il Massimo

There's a reason why they've been voted the #1 restaurant in Providence! Really, really good food. They have a large GF menu, including desserts. I didn't have any issues with cross contamination. My only complaint is that our lava cake was burnt to a crisp and entirely inedible (got takeout didn't realize until we were on the road), but the carbonara and cheesecake were delicious.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout

Gluten free options!

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Excellent

Best service and best GF homemade rolls!!! They also have GF breadcrumbs for chicken parm!!!!

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout

Food was great. Every staff member (waiter, host, food runner) was helpful and knowledgeable about the menu and celiac disease. There are so many other things I want to go back to try

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

— Very

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

The gluten free bread and pasta are amazing!

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

— Very

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

I have been here for brunch and dinner and both have been great! For dinner they have a separate GF menu with lots of options for appetizers and meals, and they have GF rolls. Staff was super reassuring and knowledgeable. Definitely will be going back.

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

— Very

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

Pricey but I went out to eat on NYE here & they had an AMAZING selection and separate menu. They did bring out bread in the beginning but they had a dedicated fryer and most items could be made gf. I had a seafood pasta and fried calamari!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

One of my favorite places to eat in all of Providence!! Feel so safe and food so delicious. The gluten free rolls they serve are delicious. They are also very accommodating of my nut allergy.

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 fryer

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

Other Characteristics

• Good with other allergies

Went there tonight for my anniversary. The food was great but about 90 minutes later i began to have a gluten reaction. Disappointing.

Celiac friendly?

No

Weird place. Appears to be fine dining but didn't meet the standard. Cocktails poorly made, had to be sent back. My GF carbonara was raw egg on cold penne, which made me feel sick and tasted about like you'd expect. It was nice to have a large GF menu, but the execution was lackluster. The GF rolls were good at least.

Huge GF menu. Very conscious of cross contamination. They get all their buns, crostini’s, and croutons from A and J. Had calamari, charcuterie, and crostini’s to start. Veal for main course. Ate a ton of GF rolls. No room for dessert. 10/10 will be back.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Huge gluten free menu, almost as big as the normal menu. I had the gluten free gnocchi and it was incredible. They also make their own gluten free rolls which were amazing.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I selfishly reserved a table here for my boyfriends birthday because the reviews for their gluten free menu were all glowing. I was not let down, not only were their gluten free options amazing but my bf also complimented the food and even said he preferred my gluten free bread rolls to his normal ones. This restaurant nailed the whole gf thing - I highly, highly recommend.

GF menu extensive, not just a couple options. GF penne carbonara, was delicious! Had side of broccoli rabe. Will definitely go back.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

We went for lunch during Providence Restaurant Week and were assured that the gluten free specials were prepared just as carefully as the same dishes on the full price gluten free menu. Warm gluten free rolls were the best I’ve had, and every dish was superb. Appetizer, entree and dessert was too much food for us, so we took home enough food for a light supper and it was even delicious warmed over!

Celiac friendly?

Yes