Russo's New York Pizzeria

Yes, they have gluten-free pizza crust and pasta... but the staff doesn't have gluten free knowledge. When I asked for a pasta dish to be made with gf pasta, and tried to confirm that the rest of the dish would be gf, the manager wasn't sure and went back to check with the cooks. When he came back, he said they weren't sure either. He then tried to explain that they don't know anything about gluten free diets or how to be gluten-friendly, and that they need training. He then asked me if I knew how he would go about getting educated in gluten-free menu items. So... I spent a bit of my meal looking online for websites for him to look at. Other than the lack of knowledge (which is most important), the food was delicious...

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Never dined in but the gfree crust is delicious. They also carry Russo's frozen in the Kroger on Seawall.

Had pizza twice at Russo's, once at this location. Overall pizza is very delicious although it gives me heartburn. The GF crust comes in medium size and can build it however you want. Will def come here for my pizza nights.

Food was decent, service was ok. wasn't really please with all the gnats flying around. Wouldn't go back again.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great customer service! Knowledge servers. Apparently Mr Russo himself dedicated 6 months to creating the perfect GF crust. Ordered the Greek pizza and it was so delicious. I wanted more. They said Medium pizzas are GF and get whatever toppings you want. Also have spaghetti and penne dishes GF.

GF Pizza is decent. My son seems to really enjoy it, but I usually stick to the GF Caesar salad when I am there now. I react worse than he does and I just don't see how they are keeping things from getting cross contaminated in their kitchen. It's a lil iffy, esp when they are slammed with customers at lunch time. If you are super sensitive to gluten and/or wheat I would say avoid at times when they are really busy.

As a general rule it's much safer to eat out at slightly odd times...esp at places with small kitchens where it's hard (if not impossible) to have an allergen free area. At least they are nice and do seem to be trying here.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Gluten free crust but nothing else was everything was contaminated

Went in and got a medium gf pizza with no after complications. Not sure if their are other gf options ill have to find out.

Just a heads up to all the GF people, Russo's New York Pizzeria - South Padre Island no longer has regular GF pizza. We went there tonight, ordered the GF Flatbread to begin with. This is just the GF crust with their Italian spices on it, served with dipping oil. Our fabulous server brings it out to us and even said, I'm not sure why they cut it this way. I knew without even trying it that it was the nasty cauliflower crust. It was so nasty smelling that it made my stomach hurt. We were then told they no longer have regular GF crusts. Management made us pay for 3 bottled waters and a beer, even though they were out of what we ordered. Not a good business plan. It would have been so easy for them to apologize and comp us our drinks because they were out. The manager lady was not a nice person. It's hard enough being GF.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

Excellent pizza , they take GF food prep SERIOUSLY. Went twice in one week . Highly recommend

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

— Very

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

I ordered a mozzarella cheese pizza from the gluten free option they had on the HungerStation app. Unfortunately, what I received was a gluten-based pizza. I’m grateful that I ate a small bite that still initiated some symptoms of my celiac disease. This is really upsetting. Anyone ordering needs to be careful and confirm many times with the restaurant

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?

— Poor

Excellent gluten free pizza server was very knowledgeable - highly recommend party I was with enjoyed their pizza as well

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Pedro was excellent! Wait staff were knowledgeable on cross contamination and dedicated areas and silverware such as knofe for cutting! Excellent Pizza.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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 Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers outdoor seating