Old Bear

My daughter (10 years old) has celiac disease. The waiter told us what she could and couldn’t choose from the menu. She wanted a pasta dish and most of them they could make gf with spaghetti. In fact they ended up making a different sauce for her (they offered) since she chose one of the days specialities. Also they brought her gf bread without us asking. All of us had a very pleasant meal.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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

Although other reviewers had a good experience here, we felt immediately that it’s a tourist trap and their GF credentials are overstated. The gluten free offerings are far more limited than their website indicated, we were served water in plastic bottles(?!? - the only place in Rome this happened), and when we started explaining celiacs, the waiter was rude, said “So what is it that you don’t eat?” in a way that made it clear he didn’t recognize the term “celiac” (he was not a native Italian speaker himself). We felt so uncertain about their ability to provide safe GF food after this interaction that we left without eating.

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

— Not very

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?

— Average

Almost all dishes can be made gluten free. All waiters immediately understood us in English and even gave us gluten free bread on the table without us asking. Food was delicious and fairly priced as well!

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?

— Good

Super great, wonderful service. Good sized portions and delicious

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

This restaurant was such a find! Located in an old 15th century convent, most things could be made gluten-free. The food was excellent! And the prices were so much more reasonable than the touristy places nearby. Highly recommend!

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

Other Characteristics

• Good selection of healthy options
• Reservations recommended