Ralph's Pizzeria

12 recent ratings
$$ • Pizza Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Pasta, Pizza
Safety Rating
12 ratings

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564 Franklin Ave
Nutley, NJ 07110

Most Recent Reviews


Overall Rating

Review


Really good - no reaction! Cooked in a separate pan so no cc. Will definitely visit again!

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
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

Celiac

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Delicious gluten free pizza. Knowledgable staff. Didn’t get sick!

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?

— 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 3 weeks ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Dedicated GF menu and really big portions.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Good

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

  • Reported to have dedicated kitchen space
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pasta
  • Pizza

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Italian
  • Kid Friendly
  • Late Night
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Takeout
  • Vegetarian Friendly

Photos


Gluten free pie!
GF penne with sausage crumble and a creamy tomato sauce
GF pizza
GF eggplant rollotini
Gluten-Free at Ralph's Pizzeria
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More Reviews


Celiac

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Wanted to give this place another try. Had a very lengthy discussion with the owner. He even showed me how they prepare the gluten-free pizzas and how the crust all come completely sealed and no one touches them until it's time to prepare them. He assured me that there would be no more cross-contamination And it would not be an issue again. And I must say the Owner was true to his word! The owner was shocked when I told him what happened and was so kind and so concerned and wanted to make sure that everything would be amazing again! Everything was amazing no reactions at all. Gave them a couple times before I posted this review. Everything has been amazing the last month. The food quality is excellent! All the toppings are fresh and amazing the pizza taste is the best gluten-free pizza I've ever had! So happy to have had this conversation with the owner to set the record straight. So happy to be returning to this amazing restaurant again! If you have any issues please speak to the owner he is Amazing and truly cares about his customers and you are not customers You Are Family!!!

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
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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 2 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Chicken parm! Owner was great and careful with the order and I had no reaction. Delicious and a very happy celiac!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 months ago read full review

Celiac

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The most delicious GF eggplant parm. Also their gf eggplant mozz and tomato stack is unreal. Always accommodating to make a pasta dish gf as well. Have never had a bad experience with gluten here!

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 5 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Updated again (10/1/2023): I have been several times since the last [negative] review with no problems (I am extremely sensitive to XC). The pizza is still as good as ever. I also frequently sit in the dining room and have never had a single issue ordering from the gluten free menu. The service is great and the food is even better. I highly recommend the Eggplant Stack for an app and the Pasta Salsiccie for an entree. Most of the regular menu can be modified to GF as well.

Updated (12/15/2021): I stand firm behind my 2018 review. I recently returned to Ralph’s for a GF pie, and after trying many other places over the last few years, Ralph’s clearly knows something that others do not. Hands down, the BEST gluten free pizza. Also, they informed me that they have a popular GF cauliflower crust that is not on the menu. Can’t wait to try that next time.

(10/8/2018) Some of the best gf pizza in the Nutley/Montclair area. It has the closest thing to real crust that I've eaten since being diagnosed with Celiac about 14 months ago. Love it there. It is also nice to dine- in. Great chicken parm.

Safety


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

— Very

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?

— Separate gluten-free 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
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Offers outdoor seating
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 5 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Gluten free menu, very aware cross contamination. First time in YEARS I haven't gotten sick at an Italian restaurant. Gluten free Chicken parm could make you cry with joy

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 11 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Good! Workers were super nice !! He told me to come back and let him know how it was . Pizza was a little thick to my liking but it was good .

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Good

Updated 11 months ago read full review

Celiac

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As a family with 3 Celiacs, we try to avoid Italian restaurants, assuming the cross contact will be unavoidable. However, we were so delighted to have taken a chance on Ralph’s Pizzeria. The food was amazing! I mean, their homemade (secret family recipe) tomato sauce is to die for! I haven’t had Italian food this good in so long. And we weren’t glutened. Ralph’s was so conveniently located close to the Garden State Parkway, Route 3, and the NJ Turnpike. It’s hard finding GF meals when we travel, let alone ones that don’t take us so far off the beaten path. My family and I can’t wait to come back to Ralph’s.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

Overall Rating

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Gluten-free plain pie. Very good. Could use more sauce, but delicious.

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 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Amazing Gluten free pizza and pasta.

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?

— Good

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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My favorite place for Italian food! They have an entire GF menu, they even have Gf dinner rolls. It’s so nice being able to order something other than just Gf pasta at a restaurant

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 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Amazing food, never had an issue

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers delivery
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


The two chefs did not know what celiac was and questioned if I had a real allergy and were surprised to learn I did since they have customers who eat gluten free sandwiches but also gluten filled pizza slices. Needless to say I was worried before eating the food. I ordered a pizza and a grilled chicken wrap. Both failed Nima test.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Delicious gluten free chicken parm.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I used to love this place. Today I found a regular piece of pasta in the gluten free penne.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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I’m basing my review off of the gf pizza. I ordered it margarita style and it was super bland. There was hardly any seasoning and nothing special. I didn’t get sick and they do offer a small variety of options.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

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good crust! taste even better cold in the morning. order your pizza here!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Ordered takeout - pizza was crispy and flavors were excellent. Eggplant stack appetizer was tasty but would probably be better eaten at restaurant. Chicken entree was also good. Didn’t eat the GF pasta that came with it bc I didn’t like the sauce. Will definitely return

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Wheat Allergy

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Excellent gf pizza-crust is crispy they have a terrific oven for it GF pastas and salads, plus they bring you gf bread while you wait

Service is just ok, but the food is great!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Serverly celiac had Ralph's pasta and it was fabulous.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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After reading the reviews I was so excited to try this place and was extremely disappointed. I ordered the Veal Capri with gf pasta and it was not good at all. The pasta apparently was boiled this morning and they try to reheat it when someone orders instead of boiling a fresh pot of water. I told the waitress and showed her the gross bits of pasta and she said okay I'll tell them and that's it. She didn't offer to make it right. I would not recommend this place to anyone.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Separate cooking area for gluten allergies. Just make sure to tell them and they will take care of you!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Pizza was great! One of the best gluten free pizza I've had. Ate with no sickness!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Absolutely amazing!!!!! I can't have gluten along with several other items and my meal is always perfect. I've tried everything on the GF menu and it's fantastic. My boyfriend even orders the GF so we can share and he can't tell the difference. I've lived everywhere in the US and this is by far one of the best GF Italian restaurants I've encountered!!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Amazing! I come here almost every Friday. Gluten free menu is great and will accommodate in any way they can. Owner actively walks around restaurant to check on patrons. My sister is gf as well and we have never had an issue here. One of the few Italian restaurants you can truly enjoy on a gf diet!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Celiac

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my go-to place for take out pasta. They even have GF croutons for your salad.

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Best gluten free pizza and pasta!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Ralph's has the best gluten free pizza and pasta dishes! Plus, they will make almost anything they can gluten free if you ask them. It's the best!

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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it's okay in a pinch.

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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GF pizza is outstanding but more impressive is the quality of all their GF food including pasta.

Updated 11 years ago read full review

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LOVE their pizza they also have pasta but i havent had a chsnce to try it

Updated 11 years ago read full review

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