Piccolo Forno

11 recent ratings
$$ • Italian Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Pasta, Pizza
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11 ratings

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725 Columbus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94133
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Asymptomatic Celiac

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I’ve had a great pizza for takeout tonight. The gluten-free crust was delicious. The staff is very attentive and informed me that the pizza was baked in the same oven as regular ones.

All pizzas and pasta dishes can be made gluten-free.

Extra bonus: No additional price for gf options.

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

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 3 days ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Small authentic Italian restaurant with very attentive staff. Their extensive menu of GF Pasta and Pizza is superb. The GF pizza is perfection! A must visit.

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 3 weeks ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Gf pasta on a seafood marina was delicious.

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 month 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
  • Pasta
  • Pizza

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Dog Friendly
  • Italian
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant

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Symptomatic Celiac

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Such good pasta! Pasta and pizza can be made gf and they are very accommodating. Highly recommend if you’re looking for gluten free in little Italy.

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?

— 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 2 months ago read full review

Celiac

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I could not have been happier with my meal at piccolo forno! Gluten free options included spaghetti, fettuccine, and pene pasta, as well as any of the pizzas. I ordered the carbonara and my friend ordered the fettuccine alfredo. I haven't had fettuccine alfredo in so long and the first bite almost made me cry. Every dish I tried here was absolutely heavenly. Our server seemed to be at least a part owner, and he was absolutely perfect, not only charming but KNOWLEDGEABLE and ATTENTIVE. When he brought out every one's dishes he explained that the kitchen had accidentally made my carbonara sauce with glutenated pasta water, and that they were remaking it. He brought me a free salad while I waited (I didn't know that ceaser salad could taste so good). I would much rather have the mistake be caught than to be unknowingly glutenated. My carbonara was very rich and made with high quality ingredients. I also had some of the affagado and the pannacotta, which were orgasmically almost religiously good.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • 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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 3 months ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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I LOVED this place! Once upon a pre-gf time, fettuccine alfredo was one of my favorite simple pasta meals - most places the sauce has gluten. Not so here - it was beyond delicious! The pasta noodles are perfect, the staff even brought out the box so I could take a picture and let me know I could order it from Amazon, it’s an Italian brand. (Le Veneziane if you’re in the market!) The staff was warm and friendly, knowledgeable, and the experience was everything I could have asked for. They made sure to let me know that the pizzas can be made with a gf crust, but are cooked in the same oven, so depending on your sensitivity you may want to go for the totally separately-prepared pasta. Honestly, go for the pasta anyway - you won’t regret it!

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


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
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 8 months ago read full review

Celiac

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I have celiacs and San Francisco can be hard to find a good Italian place to eat. This place is worth the trip! We checked it out twice before and after a cruise. Great and honest staff!!!! You won't be disappointed!!

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 8 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Super delicious pasta! I asked our server what they had for gluten free options and they said they had 4 different types of gluten free pasta. I got the linguine and meat sauce (it wasn't linguine it was something else on the menu, but they said linguine was the closest gluten free option they had). It was delicious! Best meal I had in San Francisco. I'm pretty sure the pasta was homemade (or they need to tell me what pasta they are buying). They also had pizza but I didn't get that. 10/10 I need this every day

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
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Dog friendly
  • Good for dinner
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 8 months ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Had GF pizza. Was delicious. I’m intolerant and had no issues.

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 10 months ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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My kids who are allergic to gluten, dairy and soy LOVED how many gluten free options there were and said the fettuccine was the best they ever had! The service and atmosphere where wonderful too!

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?

— 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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Delicious GF pizza, similar to authentic NY style. Pasta was also excellent. Very authentic, no frills, worth every penny.

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

Overall Rating

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So many gf pasta and pizza options! I had the beef ragu w gluten free fettuccine. I was so happy to hear they had 3 different types of gf pasta (not just penne!) and my dish was delicious. It’s not often I get so many choices. There are normal pasta options as well for your non celiac friends.

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 2 years ago read full review

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The ENTIRE MENU was available gluten free. No hassle and NO UPCHARGE for GF pasta. I had the Spaghetti with clams and it was perfection. Nice service, very low key and excellent with kids. No kids menu but easy to split a pizza (also available GF). Highly recommend.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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5 different types of pastas and great GF sauces to go with.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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