Osteria LuCa

13 recent ratings
$$ • Italian Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Dessert, Pasta, Pizza
Safety Rating
12 ratings

As rated by the community

4127 Park Rd
Charlotte, NC 28209
From the owner

On safety—We offer both cauliflower and rice flour crust that is cooked in the same oven but on a separate sheet pan then cut with a designated cutting board and pizza cutters. Out pastas are cooked in a separate pot. We also offer certified GF bread and our GF desserts are kept separately.

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In 9 Public Collections

Most Recent Reviews


Gluten Sensitive

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Dined here for our second time tonight and everything was delicious. I had the whipped ricotta with gf bread for an appetizer and short rib ragu for an entree. My only criticism/advice is that they do a better job of listing their gf item and items that can be made gf on their menus/online menus. Pizzas can be made gf but are cooked in same brick oven

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 weeks ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

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 2 months ago read full review

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Awful Experience! I just ate there yesterday and got the Rigatoni Alla Vodka but with gluten free pasta and bread on the side. I told them about my other allergies. I’m highly allergic to peanuts and then I’m allergic to tree nuts and shellfish as well as being celiac. I informed them about my allergies twice and double checked about the bread. Towards the end of my meal they came and told me the bread actually was made with almond flour. I freaked out and got emotional. They didn’t charge us for the meal but they were way to non-chalant about this dangerous mistake. They should be super careful with allergies but were not. For someone with allergies, trust is everything. I felt very disrespected and unsafe. I will not be going back. If you have allergies be careful.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

Updated 3 months ago read full review

Gluten-Free Features

  • Reported to have dedicated kitchen space
  • Dessert
  • Pasta
  • Pizza

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Italian
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegetarian Friendly
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

Photos


Seasonal Whipped Ricotta; can be served with GF bread
Seasonal Burrata; Can be served with GF bread or no bread
Roasted Mushrooms; Side dish, GF
Caramel Apple Cobbler; GF crust available upon request
GF Pasta; GF Noodles can be substituted with any of our sauces, noodles are cooked in separate water to avoid cross contamination.
Harvest Gem Salad; GF
Baby Spinach & Arugula Salad; GF
Sea Scallops with Mushroom Risotto; Can be made GF upon request
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Symptomatic Celiac

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Great experience!! Staff was very knowledgeable about celiac and let me know all the ways they were keeping me safe to avoid cross contamination. They had GF bread from Eleven Eleven. Very good. Only gelato and sorbet for GF dessert options. Owner was super friendly. She also has a GF intolerance.

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

Updated 6 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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The staff was very helpful and knowledgeable. The owner came to our table and she is very knowledgeable about celiac because her family has the gene. The gf bread was fantastic and I got the baby spinach and arugula salad with chicken which was also very good. Highly recommend and they are very safe!

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • 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

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

Updated 8 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

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So well done. The owner has celiac, and they have therefore perfected the art of gluten-free Italian with no cross contamination. I would recommend this place to anyone with a gluten allergy or celiac! All the staff is knowledgeable, and they take extra care. These kinds of places are so hard to find and are such gems that they need to be shared!!!!

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 9 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Osteria is fantastic with gluten free; it's one of the only pizza places I've ever trusted. We live close by and order takeout all the time and I simply request for it to be prepared in a separate area and have never had an issue! I'm pretty sensitive so finding a place I can trust is amazing. It tastes great too! Ask for their gluten free bread and you can get most apps altered as well. No specific menu but tons of options.

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
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • 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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 9 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


Amazing, very safe for cross-contamination

Safety


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

— Very

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 10 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Fantastic! Tons and tons of options from apps, pizza, pasta, mains, and dessert

Safety


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

— Very

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

Symptomatic Celiac

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Amazing place! Not marked on menu- but all pasta (except ravioli) and all pizzas can be made gluten free in a dedicated space. Two types of GF crusts, rice flour and cauliflower. The rice flour crust was the best gluten free crust I have ever had at a restaurant! Loved the service, loved the atmosphere, loved that I can safely eat so much Italian food. Hours later and no symptoms. Definitely making this a regular place!

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • 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

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Recently had dinner here and it was great! They have GF pizza and GF pastas. Not marked on their menu so ask for your GF options. Before I went into my celiac requirements for my meal, the bartender knew what was needed and told me how my meal would be prepared. He was spot on. The food was great! Such a nice experience out to dinner.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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We eat here every week! There are so many GF options, you just need to ask. Gluten free dessert, two crust types of GF pizza, pasta, gluten free bread, everything is great.

Also a great spot to get takeout GF pizza.

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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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AMAZING! Owner has gluten intolerance and has made sure the staff is aware of celiac. I’ve had the leeks, and 2 different white pizzas the 5 cheese was AMAZING! Get the rice flour crust and you won’t be disappointed. They are cooked in the same oven but they take precautions to make sure they are kept separate. Have not gotten sick.

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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Pizza cooked on separate pan in pizza oven

White five cheese pizza was amazing !

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

Updated 3 years ago read full review

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