The Kitchen

Got takeout for lunch. Had two great tuna sandwiches on GF bread. Upcharge for the bread but it was top notch and tasted fresh and homemade. Would recommend!

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 went here just for the spudsters (garlic parmesan with paprika aioli) because a friend told me about them. They were so delicious and I wish I had gone at dinnertime so that I could have tried a meal as well. The waitress let me know that everything could be made gf and if I wanted to order just one meatball to try it, I could... I wasn't really hungry, but good to know for next time!

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

— Very

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

Delicious and safe . We were told there is no gluten flour used anywhere in restaurant. Gf/df buns , lots of options. Waitstaff very knowledgeable and reassuring . Will be my #1 place to stop any time we pass by/through Portsmouth!

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

— Very

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

We came here as two people with celiac disease and thought we would be safe from contamination because on reviews and the restaurant. We were sick for several days after and although gluten free bread was used, it was most certainly not safe.

Do not recommend this place.

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

— Not at all

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/None

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

— Poor

I have eaten here twice and had great meals both times. Almost all the menu is GF. Dedicated frier so you can have fried food. Very educated staff. No concerns about cross contamination.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• 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

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 dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

Had a wonderful experience. The staff was really knowledgeable. They said that the owner is gluten free and that because of that all of the dishes could be mad gf. We where also told that the non gluten free bread was the only thing containing gluten in the kitchen and that it is kept separate from all the other foods

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?

— Good

Delicious food and we felt 100% safe from a gluten perspective. The wait staff was excellent and the Cin City margarita was great.

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

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

Ordered Cuban on gluten free, amazing! We also got the curry Turkey salad wrap on GF. I don’t suggest getting the cold sandwiches on gluten free bread unless you ask to have the bread grilled. It was hard and not very enjoyable. But the Turkey salad was delicious.

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

— Somewhat

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

The homemade gluten free bread was AMAZING 10/10 recommend. I felt like I was having real bread!

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

So many safe gluten free options

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

After a busy days’ activities, we wanted a casual dinner and the Kitchen exceeded our greatest expectations. The service was excellent, and the food outstanding. My daughter has celiac, and normally gluten free bread is mediocre at best, but she enjoyed 2 different types (a sandwich bread used for the Turkey Rachel and a bun used for the GLUTEN FREE meatball sub) which were the best she has ever had at a restaurant. They also have a dedicated fryer for gluten free items and we highly recommend the spudsters (so unique and delicious!) and Brussels sprouts. The server also indicated they would grill the gluten free sandwiches in a separate pan which was awesome. Our not-gluten free family members LOVED their sandwiches and everyone was happy. You MUST try this restaurant!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• 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

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 lunch
• Good for takeout

The food was bad and expansive

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Below Average

I was shopping in Kittery when I noticed this restaurant was in the area and gad a number of gluten free items and had some good reviews. It was a small restaurant and bar. Has a nice small outdoor area, but unfortunately due to rain, we ate inside.

Their menu said they could replace the panini, sandwich or burger rolls with GF bread, and they had gluten free pasta. When I asked the waitress if the appetizers were GF as well, she said almost the whole menu could be made gluten free. She said even the meatballs were made GF. She said that since they stopped making flatbreads, they are able to make pretty much everything GF. I was extremely happy and had the Meatball Diablo sandwich and started with their Spudsters, which had a variety of sauces and seasonings. Again, I was told all of them were GF. According to their menu, Spudsters are “Deep fried mashed potato cones, served with your choice of seasoning and house made dipping sauce. “. They were not French Fries, but I enjoyed them and I enjoyed the sandwich. I would plan on going there again next time I am in the area. Great food and service.

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 lunch
• Offers outdoor seating

Can’t say enough good things about this place. Entire menu can be made gluten free and all fried food is already GF. I felt super safe, waiters clearly understood celiac and assured me I would be safe (owner is GF they said). Went back 3 days later because of how good it is. Some of the best food I’ve eaten - and my non-celiac family members agreed!! Wings, Apu burger, brussels, Krabby patty, meatballs, short rib grilled cheese all incredible.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great food and drinks! Dog-friendly patio to boot.

I love The Kitchen! Their drinks are amazing and they are knowledgable about what alcohol is gf and how to make it. Their burger is my favorite and comes on gf bread. They also have pasta and other foods! The spudsters which are their version of fries are gf and so amazing!

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

I was assured that the fried brussel sprouts were made in a dedicated gf fryer when my only question was “are the fried brussel sprouts gluten free”? Right off the bat this made me feel very comfortable. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and reassuring.

I had a roast beef sand on gf bread which was fantastic! The homemade coleslaw was wonderful. The “spudsters” were unique and absolutely amazing. Serving sizes were large and we all left full.

Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. I’m sure doing their jobs in the midst of the COVID 19 pandemic is not easy but you never would have known. Every part of our visit was handled professionally. All staff was wearing masks which was comforting in such a stressful time.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

Everything we ate was delicious & celiac safe :)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

LOVED IT! True, I hadn’t eaten anything in days because of being glutened at another restaurant earlier in the week but so glad that my next meal was so amazingly delicious.

The spudsters were so amazing. I had a delicious sandwich on gluten free bread that actually tasted like something. My husband loved his gluten filled sandwich so they just know how to do bread.

Food was AMAZING! Staff very knowledgeable and even asked if I had Celiac. Takes a little longer because they clean area before making my food. The wings and spudsters were to die for! All food was yummy and the portions were great! The prices were very reasonable and I am highly recommending this restaurant to anyone who has Celiac!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Highly recommend The Kitchen! Food is excellent and the staff is wonderful!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great service, great food & MANY gluten free options!! Spudsters are awesome & fried! They only use corn flour in the fryers so no cross contamination on anything fried!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly and lots of GF options. The staff is very knowledgeable about cross contamination. The fryer is GF and the spudsters are great.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Awesome. Great good. Tons of GF options. Get the spudsters.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Hostess admitted to cross-contamination of cutting boards etc. Did not feel comfortable eating here and left.

Celiac friendly?

No

Awesome gluten free bread and pasta. I got the Angelica with gf pasta and it was so good. Also got a turkey club to go was delicious and had gf fried tomatoes on it!!!! I have a nut allergy also and she walked right over and talked to the cook about my food to make sure it was safe. I have celiacs and it is one of the few places around Portsmouth I trust

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great place with great food everything there can be gluten free. Server informed me that they're 100% celiac friendly now with new fryers and everything! I love this place and will continue to come and bring new people.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

many gluten-free options, however they admit to cross-contamination of their gf bread with regular. stick with pasta, potato, salad, fritatas and soup here and avoid having bread if Celiac.

Amazing menu and knowledgable staff. A great lunch spot for sure!!! While they do not have a GF fryer, the chef was able to tell me that the oil had been changed that morning and nothing with gluten had been cooked. He explained all the care they take not to cross contaminate food including separate utensils, work space, and not using the toaster.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Fantastic flavors, great prices, lunch and dinner. Informal setting. Nice staff. Most important these people understand that it is important to be careful with cross contamination!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

delicious gf salads with great variety, gf sandwiches, fritatas.

Celiac friendly?

Yes