North Italia

10 recent ratings
$$ • Italian Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Pasta, Pizza
Safety Rating
7 ratings

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2112 Pennsylvania Ave NW #102
Washington, DC 20037

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


The server seemed well-informed about avoiding gluten and provided good info about menu items. When she didn't know, she checked with the kitchen and relayed cogent information about what wouldn't be safe, and why. Their menu does not identify gluten-free items, but they say that almost everything on the menu is or can be prepared gluten-free.

Clearly they are making a good effort to accommodate gluten-free customers. Even so, I had some discomfort the next day that tracks my exposure to gluten. I had steak with risotto and a lentil soup; I suspect that if anything the soup would have been at greatest risk of cross-contamination.

Apart from that, the service was good and the food was delicious. I would not hesitate to return, although I would order more cautiously.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 5 months ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

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Excellent gf pasta dishes. Helpful waiter and chef.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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

Gluten Sensitive

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Amazing pasta. Be aware that some of the salads have fregola which has gluten.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

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

  • Bread/Buns
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pasta
  • Pizza

Categories

  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Italian
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegetarian Friendly

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The pig pizza was great!  Crust was excellent!!
Bolognese was awesome!
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Celiac

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Servers have been kind and knowledgeable, and the pizza and burrata that I’ve tried on multiple visits tasted great, but… I’ve definitely felt a little sick after each time I have visited, and I’m not sure they control cross-contact well.

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?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Been extremely sick since I ate here yesterday. Server was so kind and ran back and forth to the kitchen to ask all my questions, but it didn’t seem like staff was trained on gluten allergies/celiac at all. Said pizza can’t be made celiac safe due to shared surfaces, but that pasta would be a safer option—took my chances and it tasted great, but ended up incredibly sick (and I’m not super sensitive).

Safety


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

— Not at all

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?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Gluten free menu and all the fun Italian food we normally can’t eat! Very good!

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

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?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

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Review


Excellent food, lots of choices & very friendly staff! 5++

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?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Asymptomatic Celiac

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Review


I had the gf pizza. Waiter understood gf and confirmed the pizza was safe - cooked on separate tray to avoid cross contamination. Even had dessert.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


This place was great! The server was knowledgeable about gf options. I got the Spicy Meatball pizza without the meatball (not gf). I had the Hazelnut Torta for dessert and it was really delicious.

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

Celiac

Overall Rating

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?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for kids
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Review


They have GF pizza crust, GF pasta, and a few GF entrees (steak, chicken, scallops, fish). I’ve had the veggie noodles (zucchini or sweet potato) with dairy free seafood in tasty tomato sauce. Wish they offered GF bread to help soak up the delicious sauces. Dairy free limits your options significantly. There’s no GF/DF desserts. Wish their coconut gelato was coconut milk based!

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Staff helpful on gluten free. Had pasta that was cooked appropriately, not over or under cooked! Even had a couple of gluten free desert options.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Food was amazing, staff was knowledgeable & super helpful. Whole family loved it. HIGHLY recommend

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Wonderful pizza and GF pasta. Knowledgeable wait staff. Highly recommend

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


They had gf pizza and pasta. My daughter order the gf pizza and loved it! They also had a gf dessert

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Excellent options! The staff was very knowledgeable and accommodated my requests. Menu items are not marked gluten free but there are gluten free options available (gf pasta and gf pizza crust). The cocktails and food were amazing. Great ambiance as well. This place was a great GF Italian option!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Overall Rating

Review


I go to this restaurant often with my job and family and order the same safe meal. I always tell the waitress about my allergies. But this time I was glutened. Hoping this is an isolated incident because it’s one of my favorite places to eat. But also afraid to try it again because the pain isn’t worth it.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Excellent

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


I had one of the best meals I’ve experienced since having to go GF! They have GF pasta and I honestly couldn’t tell the difference. Would recommend and would go again for sure.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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

Gluten Intolerant

Overall Rating

Review


Had options for GF pasta and pizza. There was 3 of us all that were gluten free with different sensitivities. By half way through I could tell it wasn’t gluten free and had issues. And by the time the other two got home they also had issues

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?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Gluten Intolerant

Overall Rating

Review


Ordered a salad without bread as the GF options were only penne pasta and premade cauliflower crust pizza. Kale salad was good with salmon atop. Server was good to point out where cross contamination might be possibe.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for takeout
Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Good pasta. Server was knowledgeable and directed me to items they could make GF. Food was delicious.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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

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