Review of Pinky's

3015 Norfolk St, Richmond, VA 23230

Overall Rating

Review


Delicious gluten free options! They note that their fryer is 100% GF!!

I am thrilled that there is a place that offers GF calamari without nuts... and it was delicious! the only thing that would make them better is using the tentacles as well. We also tried the GF pork belly appetizer. The tomatoes were fresh and the pork belly was cooked perfectly.

For dinner, we had the GF Halibut Cartoccio, which was all of the right things - flavorful, flaky, and moist. Also had the Shaved Ribeye Ras El Hanout on a GF bun. The sandwich was very good and the GF bun was soft (not crumbly or dry).

We also shared the cheesy fries with 3 of their offered signature sauces: housemade ranch, lemon dill aioli, and roasted garlic aioli. Worth the try!!! The fries were hot, crispy, and the sauces were very flavorful.

For dessert, we tried the available dairy free sorbet with limoncello (which was served in a glass on the side). It was like a palate cleanser/refresher, and was perfect for after our meal.

Overall, everything was delicious, service was quick and friendly, and the non-alcoholic beverages were good as well. The atmosphere inside is nice and open (can get loud but that's OK), and they offer a nice looking outdoor seating area - where most people were going to... next time we will try it too.

I would highly recommend Pinky's and will definitely return!

Safety


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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Offers outdoor seating
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 1 year ago

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