Nicola's Italian Restaurant

23 ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Pasta
Safety Rating
14 ratings

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5704 Oleander Dr
Wilmington, NC 28409

Most Recent Reviews


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Bummed to find out they did not offer gluten free bread, gluten free pizza, or a gluten free cannoli. They only had gluten free pasta.

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?

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

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Great place, knowledgeable and friendly staff. Extensive menu with a lot of GF options including GF Cannoli. Highly Recommend.

I Have Gluten Allergy, not Celiac

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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NOT Celiac. GF pizza is made in the same brick oven as regular pizza. The only gluten free pasta is Penne. Make sure you clarify that you are celiac. They understand what it means, but just because they have GF on the menu, it doesn’t mean there isn’t cross contamination. We were told we could get a GF pizza for our daughter in the phone but when we then they informed us it would be exposed to wheat flour in the oven. The chef was nice enough to make a pizza in a different oven on a special pan for us, which was nice but it took us complaining to two different people before he made the offer.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 4 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

  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pasta

Categories

  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Vegan Friendly

Notes


Many of our dishes are able to be made Gluten Free.

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More Reviews


Celiac

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The staff was very aware of the gluten free options. Many pastas dishes could be made with GF pasta. The food was delicious! I would definitely come again.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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my daughter is 10 with celiac and we I finally found a restaurant that we can trust will not make her sick. The owner and head chef has celiac disease and they go out of their way to make sure your food is not cross-contaminated.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac

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I had a Gluten Free meal and Dessert 3 days ago. It was very good. I didn't get sick afterwards and the waitress was helpful.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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This was average food at expensive prices. I'd give it $$$$ Not worth the cost

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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My husband got a pizza and he liked it but I got sick from the Chicken Saltimboca. The wait staff was very nice and the restaurant was relaxing though.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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We had an awesome experience. Great GF options be sure to save room for dessert. Best Italian food since we moved from NY. Great for GF and non GF crowd. Claims in white wine were delicious, braised short ribs are a must try. We will definitely make this a regular stop when visiting Wilmington.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Excellent! If you are celiac and looking for somewhere to eat, this is it. They get it-in regards to celiac. Our server Melissa was awesome. We will be back.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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The building's exterior it's deceiving the restaurant is elegant with modern decor.

The food is wonderful!!!

The menu has GF next to the items that can be made gluten-free.

My meal was excellent.

Enjoy

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Very friendly staff and lots of options!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Soooo good they even ask if you have celiac

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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This was one of the best experiences. They go above and beyond for people with celiac. service and food was more than excellent! Loved it! Oh yeah, they have super delicious gf cannolis!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Great Italian and very celiac friendly. Run don't walk there!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Almost everything gluten free! There were so many choices we are going to go back tomorrow for the pizza. The owners wife and son are celiac so they are very knowledgable

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

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They can make nearly everything gluten free! There is a $3 upcharge for doing so. Chicken Alfredo was divine!! Waitstaff was fabulous!! Everyone raved about their meal and the chicken marsala was also delicious. They also are quite generous. They held an event to benefit Good Shepherd Center and it was a success!

Updated 11 years ago read full review

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Since I have gluten intolerance and a dairy allergy, it is very hard for my husband and me to eat out together. But Nicola's was the perfect ticket for both of us! The food was outstanding with many mouthwatering choices, including an extensive choice list for someone with food sensitivities like me.

The location was easy -only ten minutes from Wrightsville Beach where we are staying. The atmosphere was contemporary, warm and colorful. The staff was friendly and extremely helpful and accommodating to our needs. We are not from Wilmington , but visit this area often, and we both agree that NIcola's is our favorite Wilmington area restaurant! Thank you Nick and Krissie for a fine dining experience for us both!

We will definitely recommend you to our friends and family!

Updated 11 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Very good food and options. If they added a GF bread, they would be amazing.

Updated 11 years ago read full review

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