Northstar House

What a fantastic place! Almost everything on the menu is or can be GF, and they have a dedicated fryer! I was spoilt for choice, opting in the end for a starter (squash fritters and garlic aioli), a side of mac and cheese and a dessert (flan) which was to die for. I told my server I was celiac, and the chef (who has family who are also celiac) came out to assure me of the safety of his wonderful food and to thank me for trusting him! I hope I can come back soon!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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 Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended

Simply awesome! The food was awesome! The service was awesome! The ambiance was awesome!

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

Took my daughter and her roommate to this place over parents weekend and we’re very pleased by it—great food, great variety, great vibe, very celiac-aware. We expect to come back here on future visits!

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

Edit: Since first posting this review a few years ago, Northstar House has become my go-to place to take visitors. They can accommodate several food allergies (eg dairy, nuts) on top of having a mostly GF or can-be-made GF menu. Highly recommend supporting this local business!

A good place to go in Ithaca for an enjoyable GF meal. This restaurant was great both in terms of range of gluten free offerings and in terms of the helpfulness and knowledge of the staff about celiac. They clearly understood cross-contamination, and many of their dishes were already GF and celiac safe or had an easy substitution (e.g. rice for couscous, and corn/rice pasta for gluten pasta). GF items are not marked on the menu (except for GF pasta being listed) so you do have to ask the server; our server was incredibly helpful. Was told burgers can be made GF without cross-contamination using a separate pan and GF bun. Unfortunately the fryer is shared, so no fries and no appetizers were safe (appetizers could change as seasonal menu changes), but some things that stood out on the menu: in addition to several flavorful rice bowls and a tofu curry (fried tofu can be exchanged for pan-cooked), they had a GF option for Mac and cheese (I didn’t order this so I didn’t ask if the roux sauce had flour - make sure to ask if you want to order it), and for spaghetti bolognese, and an “Im-pasta” impossible burger-based bolognese - definitely vegetarian / pescatarian friendly too. Their menu is seasonal, but they were really aware and accommodating and had a wide range of safe things. Looking forward to going back.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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 Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended

This place is amazing!! Farm to table, and anything on the menu can be gluten free!! Fish n chips are outstanding and ALL desserts GF!!! 10/10 would come b:ack!!!

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

Enjoyable place to eat! I went there for lunch with my sister-in-law who also has celiac and a severe dairy allergy. She and a friend of hers (who ALSO has celiac) like to eat there and also get take out often. This is a good place for vegan food as well. With that said, my beef burger was DELICIOUS. Definitely recommend.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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 Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

entirely GF fryer, GF buns, wings, mac and cheese (my personal favorite!), and desserts are always GF. super super safe for celiacs and really great food!

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
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• 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?

— 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

Great place. Smallish menu, but everything can be made GF. Plus they have a GF fryer, and even GF croutons. High marks all around. 5⭐

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

I have celiac and ordered a sandwich with the gluten free bread option and got horribly sick DO NOT GO HERE if you are celiac

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