Rustico Restaurant & Bar

3 recent ratings
$$ • Pizza Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Beer, Pizza
Safety Rating
3 ratings

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4075 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22203
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Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac

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Love Rustico! The risotto tots are incredible, and the vodka pizza has quickly become a fan favorite. Can’t recommend enough!

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?

— 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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for takeout
Updated 1 month ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Gluten free items were helpfully marked on the menu. I had the risotto tots and a white pizza on the gluten free crust. The crust is chickpea, which has a distinct flavor, but I liked it. They labeled their ciders and gf beer on the menu as well.

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 1 year ago read full review

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The food and service at Rustico were terrible. 90% of the GF options marked on the menu are NOT actually GF. Everything in the “shareable” section is cooked in a shared fryer with gluten food. The only safe thing to eat is salad. They also serve their entrees on reusable wooden block plates (which absorb gluten even when cleaned). They brought out potatoes on a ceramic plate which they told me they had the chef pan cook, but they definitely just brought out fried ones (which I could clearly see on arrival so I didn’t touch them). If you have celiac disease DO NOT eat here. I ended up getting sick from the breakfast entree I ordered (eggs Benedict on a gluten free roll). I will never go back here or recommend it to anyone I know with an allergy.

Safety


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

— Not at all

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?

— Not Much

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

— Poor

Updated 1 year 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

  • Beer
  • Pizza

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Late Night
  • Lunch
  • Takeout
  • Vegetarian Friendly

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Definitely celiac friendly. I have celiac and ate the chickpea crust pizza with no issues. We ordered the mushroom and goat cheese pizza which was amazing! Very flavorful! It’s so rare to find gourmet gluten free pizza.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Chickpea pizza is great. Delicious and no reaction! Staff is very knowledgeable

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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I love their pizza and the fact that they always ask if I have a gluten allergy or just preference. The chickpea crust pizzas are prepared in a separate area of the restaurant. I have never gotten sick. Great for take out but nice ambience for sit down dinner

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Yes they have a gluten free pizza made from chickpeas but that is basically the only real gluten free option. The seasonal menus have few to no other gluten free items.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Updated 10 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Had an amazing salmon dish but haven't tried the pizza due to fear of cross-contamination.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 10 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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The best gluten-free pizza I have ever had! The chickpea crust is delicious! They also have a good selection of gluten free beers, including my personal favorite, Omission Beer. This is definitely my favorite restaurant in Arlington!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Beet salad was good. I asked if one appetizer had breading on it, the server said no but when it came to the table, it was covered in breading. Be careful. Chick Pea Pizza crust was too dense and dry.

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Delicious food; I don't hesitate to eat here.

Updated 11 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Celiac

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Review


The “GF” beer carried here is actually “gluten reduced,” not gluten free. So be aware before ordering!! The food (some of it marked GF) is very tasty.

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

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Delicious brunch. Get the potatoes. So good!

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

Overall Rating

Review


I live nearby and frequently go to Rustico. They have GF beer, knowledgable staff and delicious food. I am very sensitive to CC and have never had a problem or reaction at Rustico. The chickpea crust pizza is good hot, but a little dry.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Overall Rating

Review


Our server was very knowledgeable about the GF options. The carrot hummus is great!!! I wish I like the chickpea pizza crust more, but it's too heavy. Toppings are good. They have several GF beers to choose from.

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