Penny Lane Pub & Restaurant

4 recent ratings
$$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Safety Rating
3 ratings

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150 Main Street
Old Saybrook, CT 06475

Most Recent Reviews


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Limited options so I stuck with the one I felt was safest, a polenta vegetable melt. It was delicious and I had no issues.

Server was great and assured me she had buttons in the POS to mark it as a gluten allergy.

When asked about the fryer, the server knew it was a shared fryer. She didn’t have to go to the kitchen to find out.

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?

— Not Much

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

— Excellent

Updated 1 month ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Not too many options. But have had their Cobb salad, pulled pork, and burger on a gluten free bun with no reaction. Shared fryer. Crème brûlée is very good!

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/None

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

— Good

Updated 3 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Not much to order off the gluten free menu so I got a burger. Bland and tasteless. My salad came out with croutons. So it made me doubt i How actual careful they really were. The salad was a replacement instead of having fries since they are cross contaminated and so was my salad. Just not knowledgeable staff.

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?

— Not Much

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

— Poor

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

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Restaurant

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Gluten Sensitive

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Several GF options available. Good pub food.

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?

— Average

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I have celiac and we ate dinner there. Jacquelyn was our server and was very knowledgeable. They have a grassy garden out back with lights and umbrella tables. GF items are marked on the menu. I got the steak tip nachos (the chips are truly GF, not fried on site), the veggie polenta melt and the chocolate mousse for dessert. Great experience and would definitely return.

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 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Clearly marked GF menu. GF buns available for sandwiches. Very yummy!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

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Absolutely delicious - had the baked chicken dinner with smashed potatoes and green beans. Husband had a burger and daughter had turkey club. Nice atmosphere and friendly service.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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My favorite restaurant in the area! Lots of gluten free options including buns for burgers/pulled pork. The owners and wait staff are terrific and truly care about your experience. Out of anywhere in the area I definitely recommend this place! Outdoor seating in the summer too!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I ordered spinach artichoke dip with corn chips which had a GF which per menu meant gluten free. The waitress came back and said the dip is gluten free but not corn chips. I asked why was it denoted Gf? She had no idea. That may be suspicious that maybe they are clueless. I ordered the Shepard pie thinking safe since had Gf and was assured it was. It seems they should really make sure their menu is correct.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Excellent food & busy atmosphere, gf roll was a nice touch with the meal.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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If a restaurant is going to specify GF options they should research it. Frying the corn chips in a non-dedicated frying means it is no longer GF and therefor cancels many options on the menu. It also makes me wary of anything else I might order that is labeled GF.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Updated 9 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I have celiac and there were plenty of options for me. Sheperd's Pie was really good. Never had any issues 'post-meal'....so that's good.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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They now note GF items on their menu. Still in their infancy but they have a decent selection of GF starters, salads and entrees. Wait staff was very knowledgeable.

Updated 11 years ago read full review

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