Nupa

10 recent ratings
$ • Mediterranean Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Pita
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8 ratings

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1035 Civic Center Dr NW
Rochester, MN 55901
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I ate at the north Nupa and I admit, was a little worried as I asked my questions. I was told most of the soup was GF, they offer GF pitas and their meat is gluten free if they don’t fry it. I stayed safe and order the split pea soup with a gf pita and hummus. Items are not marked gf on menu so I had to ask. Eating, the food was tasty and I didn’t get sick so I guess it was a successful stop.

Dedicated gf space in kitchen? No, but they clean the spot and will change gloves if asked.

Dedicated gf fryer? No

Other dedicated kitchen equipment(oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc) no, but they are cleaned.

Food comes out flagged or marked gf? No. So I ordered separately.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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?

— Good

Updated 4 months ago read full review

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The food was delicious and the staff was very knowledgeable. The gluten free pita was amazing!

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
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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
  • Good vegetarian options
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I have eaten here several times. My favorite is the GF chicken pita with rice! The gluten free pita is so good! Staff is knowledgeable about which items contain gluten.

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?

— 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

  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pita

Categories

  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Mediterranean
  • Online Ordering
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

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Soup of the day - split pea with gf pita bread.
Gluten-Free at Nupa
Gluten-Free at Nupa
Chicken gf pita with sauces on the side, and fries (shared fryer).
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Asymptomatic Celiac

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Such good food here! Knowledgeable about GF, delicious GF pitas, many menu items GF. Will definitely be back!

Quality & Quantity


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

Celiac

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Delicious and knowledgeable about gluten free. I had chicken kabobs and avgolemno soup and salad. I was So happy! I did not get sick - I’m quite sensitive

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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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Steak kabobs plate, with Caprese Salad and a cup (small bowl!) Avgolemono soup (lemon, chicken, rice), and comes with GF pita and tzatziki sauce.

Specify Celiac, gluten-free.

No dedicated fryer, so don’t order anything fried nor (of course) not the gyro meat.

Most everything else is gluten-free.

Safety


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

— Very

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 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

Symptomatic Celiac

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Delicious! I got a chicken pita (with a GF pita)! The gyro meat and fried items have gluten. But the chicken is GF! I also had an order of the stuffed grape leaves. They were very knowledgeable and helpful! I’ll be back!

Safety


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

— Very

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 lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Had a great meal and experience. The person who took the order was knowledgeable and specifically asked if I was celiac or just sensitive before advising on the menu. They don’t have a dedicated work area but I had zero reaction and I am quite sensitive to contamination.

Quality & Quantity


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

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This place is awesome. They have gluten free pita bread that is so good. The hummus was awesome, we have ordered here twice once shrimp, once chicken. When we picked it up the employee checked everything with the kitchen to ensure gluten free. The falafels are fried in common oil, which is disappointing because they looked great. The chocolate torte was delicious. All and all, great food, and above and beyond care to make sure you don’t get sick.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Love this place! Sometimes they even have a gluten free pita for an up charge.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

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Nima tested and came back with Gluten found and a lot of it. I did call to ensure it was done separately so not sure what more I could have done. :( So sad as I was really hopeful!

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 3 years ago read full review

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I’ve eaten the Veggie GF pita 3 days in a row now. Absolutely 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 3 years ago read full review

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Great steak salad. Sadly, they were out of GF pitas.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Super flavorful with options (gf pitas) but also other dishes without alterations. The soup was delicious!

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Staff was knowledgeable about GF. I enjoyed the options (GF PITAS!!) and thought food was delicious.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Delicious food. Specify gluten free when you order and double check by asking agin when three bring the good. Gyro meat is not GF, but the chicken is. GF pitas!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Pretty good but $2 gf upcharge and only options are chicken, shrimp, or steak. Not a lot of food. Nice people, friendly service. Healthy, fairly fast fix. Pic shared.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I've ordered the gfi pita with chicken, lettuce, onions, tomatoes and cucumber sauce. For sides I like the gf rice and Cesar salad.....all of which are delish.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Amazing food. Will be back. Gluten free pita is fantastic and pita chips😋

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The staff does an excellent job preventing cross contamination. The gluten free pitas are amazing. They now offer a gluten free chocolate torte!

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Gluten free pitas are back! I've had them at both locations recently. Thier steak and chicken kabobs and some salads are gf, I don't think thier gyro/lamb meat is GF, some of the soups are gf some are not, thier seasoning for sale at the register is really good and GF. Let them know you're celiac!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Not gluten free at all

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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So they don't actually have GF pitas there now. They may have in the past but not anymore. Great salads tho.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Updated 9 years ago read full review

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The GF pitas are great! They have even fried the GF pita to make their pita chips & hummus appetizer for me. The oil is not safe for celiacs, but ok for my wheat intolerance. Gyro meat is not GF, but the chicken pita is fantastic!

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Great, they even gave gluten free pita bread. Great service and I left feeling great!

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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