Review of Puritan & Company

My partner brought me here for date night. He called ahead of time and confirmed that they understand cross contact and have a gluten free fryer. Our server wasn’t the most knowledgeable but every time I had a question they couldn’t answer, they quickly went back to the kitchen and got the answer for me. I was told that everything but the toasts could be made GF. When my food was brought out, the server always said it was safe for celiac. Overall, I felt very safe given that their menu isn’t marked with GF options.

The food itself was fine but not amazing. We started with two veg starters: fried mushrooms and carrots. Both were good, not great. I wanted to try the burrata but it is normally served with focaccia. The server didn’t clarify whether they had GF focaccia, but I also didn’t ask. For our mains we had the scallops and pork chop. I don’t think we realized that both were just plates of protein without much else. The pork was fine—a little dry and mostly uninspiring. The scallops were very sandy but tasty.

The dessert menu was a surprise, because most of it was or could be made GF. I wanted to try the key lime pie, made with oats, but felt like asking whether the oats were certified GF was too much—for me, and for the server. If restaurants want to accommodate GF customers, I wish they would provide the information necessary for us to know whether the food is safe.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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?

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Offers outdoor seating