The Original Mama D's Italian Kitchen

7 recent ratings
$$ • Italian Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Pasta
Safety Rating
7 ratings

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3012 Newport Blvd
Newport Beach, CA 92663
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Most Recent Reviews


Overall Rating

Review


Great atmosphere with delicious gluten free pasta and bread

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

Updated 2 weeks ago read full review

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Review


Food and service were amazing. Gluten free pasta and pizza options were delicious! Our server was very sensitive to and knowledgeable about gluten allergy vs preference vs sensitivity. Would recommend 100%!

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
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Excellent

Updated 4 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


What a fabulous Italian restaurant very safe for celiacs. The server will assist you in what options you have that include basically every sauce for pasta and delicious gluten free bread. The pizzas are light and tasty as well. The hospitality is amazing and service is top notch. Felt like I was eating in my grandmother’s home in Italy.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Excellent

Updated 9 months 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

  • Bread/Buns
  • Pasta

Categories

  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Italian
  • Kid Friendly
  • Online Ordering
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout

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Symptomatic Celiac

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What a wonderful and unexpected experience. At first glance, you’d never think that someone with celiac could eat here safely. Our server confidently went over all of our options. He also let us know that his girlfriend has celiac as well so he gets it. That helped put my mind at ease. We had the chicken piccata, and 3 pasta dishes with Alfredo, pink and marinara sauce and the gf bread. Pasta always feels risky but, so far so good!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Good

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Excellent options for delicious gluten free penne pasta and sauces - we tried the Alfredo and the spicy Pink sauces. The restaurant host that seated us, immediately put in an order for the gluten free bread when we sat down, and our server was very helpful to explain all options available. This was one of the best gf pasta meals we have been able to find and enjoy in a long time. Although we only tried the pasta this visit, they also have gf pizza, and can modify many entrees to accommodate. We have gluten and egg allergies in our family and there were no issues for anyone.

Safety


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

— Very

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

Celiac

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AMAZING. They had delicious gluten free penne and we were able to put whatever sauce we wanted on it. They had gf bread and made sure to not cross contaminate. Absolutely fabulous. They gave us cookies (not gf), and lollipops for those who were gf. The servers were the kindest people I have ever met. They checked on us constantly and treated us like family. Say hi to Sam for us! Definitely would recommend!!!

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


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
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


The most amazing, accommodating staff. Always GF pizza and pasta. No cross contamination. Felt great every time I’ve eaten here — couldn’t recommend Mama D’s enough for celiacs!

Safety


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

— Very

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 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Staff very knowledgeable, waiter brought me gluten free bread and separate garlic and oil after I told him I had celiac. Gluten free penne with pink sauce delicious and I felt great after. Nicest waitstaff ever!

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for takeout
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


The staff is very knowledgeable. Took extra measures to prevent cross contamination. Friendly staff that cares to make your eating experience safe and pleasant.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Other


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

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


All of their pasta sauces are GF, and they have a fabulous GF penne noodle. They are also able to make GF pizza, and will serve GF flatbread for the table if asked. I had the primavera with marinara sauce and loved it! The servers were knowledgeable and immediately notified the kitchen. Despite it being a busy night, they were very careful, and I did not get sick.

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?

— 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?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Fantastic!! We loved it so much after the first night that we went and visited their second location a few nights latter. Excellent food and the service was truly incredible. My wife is highly celiac and had no negative reaction to any of the food she eMate either time. We will be back next time we are in the area.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Staff was so friendly and knowledgeable. Assured me she would talk to the kitchen. Offered me gf bread with dinner. Had the penne with pink sauce. The best I’ve ever had by far! Delicious!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


This place was amazing. The staff was awesome—so friendly and knowledgeable. I had the gluten free penne with the pink sauce. So good. They even offered me gluten free bread for a $2 charge. Worth every penny! My daughter, who doesn’t need to eat gluten free, loved it all as much as her own food. Will definitely be back.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Gluten free penne pasta was amazing. Most sauces are GF also, so made it easy to order. Staff was knowledgeable and friendly, asked if my pasta needed to be cooked in separate water. They do bring comp bread and cookies so if you’re celiac may want to head that off. I’m not, so wasn’t a concern for me personally. Great place.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The gluten free options are only - gluten free penne pasta. I got the mama d's pink sauce and it was really good. Lots of sauces to choose from. Service and staff were amazing!

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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