The Smith

I went here tonight with someone who has celiacs. The restaurant had a GF menu and when she ordered the GF option, the waiter asked if preference or allergy. Once she identified as an allergy, the waiter said he got it and food may take a bit longer. Then the manager came out, went over their steps to ensure safety, and said her food would have a red flag denoting GF. The food was all delicious and seemed very safe.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

We had an excellent experience! Ellen was very knowledgeable about celiac and gluten free safety, and the manager Chris came out to assure me of everything they did to keep me safe. We had the pressed chicken (best chicken skin I’ve ever had!!), the spaghetti Bolognese with gluten free penne, and the burritos as an appetizer. Ellen even brought my daughter a cookie with a candle in it when she found out we were celebrating her 16th birthday! 10/10

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

— Very

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

An amazing experience overall! Server was extremely knowledgeable about the GF options and asked me after I mentioned gluten if it was celiac or a sensitivity. After I ordered the GF pasta and a salad the manager came over to me and personally assured me about cross contamination practices and their flagging system. The atmosphere was great and food was delicious. They even had a GF beer!

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner

Server was well versed about Celiac and cross contamination. He also checked multiple times with the kitchen just to be sure about safety without me even having to ask and didn’t make me feel like a burden. I had delicious salmon and a dirty martini. Will definitely be back and highly recommend!

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?

— Excellent

Gf items are marked on the menu and they also offer gf pasta. I got the vodka pasta with gluten free noodles and my dish came out with a marker on it for gf. I came back another time and got the salmon which was AMAZING. Also came out with an allergy flag on it. They have very knowledgable staff that takes allergies seriously! Great place to come with friends or co workers. Very lively ambiance but not super loud.

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 is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

Second time to eat here. Both times wait staff knew the drill and the issues. Plenty of good selections. Fries are cross contaminated.

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

They were super accommodating with celiac! I have soy and dairy restrictions too and they took everything super seriously. Food came out flagged and the waiter double checked everything.

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

Felt extremely comfortable eating here. Server was very knowledgeable and did not hesitate to check on GF status. After I ordered, the chef came out to double check. All of the staff were very proud of the ways they accommodate allergies. All celiac safe items were marked with a red flag. Choices were a bit limited, I had an excellent steak and sautéed baby spinach. Bummed that the smashed potatoes were prepared at the pastry station, so they were a no go. Also, they had fabulous looking desserts, but none were GF (except ice cream).

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers outdoor seating

They are quite knowledgeable and accommodating. Your food comes out with a red allergy flag and waitstaff and managers are diligent in checking. That being said, quite limited options and I would say overpriced for what you get (but that's River North, right?)

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Average

Went here for a work lunch and got the gluten free vodka pasta. It was one of those times where I was shocked at how good the pasta was and couldn’t believe it was GF. Staff was super knowledgeable and helpful. Would 100% come again!

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

They make sure the manager talks to you and put red flags in everything that is safe. Delicious food.

When I came back with my teens who are celiacs who do not like a good steak as I do I realized how limited the selection is. Also we got a different waiter who quite frankly seemed pissed off to be serving celiacs however he did double check everything!!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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 Characteristics

• Good for dinner

I had a great meal at the smith! Everything was delicious and the server was really knowledgeable about gluten free. Nice to have another regular go-to option in river north!

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

— Somewhat

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

— Excellent

I had the gluten free vodka pasta and it was so good, I didn’t get sick and I had the leftovers for dinner. I went with a group of coworkers but I messed up the reservation date, they were still able to accommodate us during the lunch rush and the service was prompt. I imagine they have other items that can be made gluten free but I saw the gluten free pasta option on the menu and wanted to order quickly so I did not ask about other options.

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

Delicious pasta, waitress was knowledgeable about gf and cross contact. Menu is not marked but the waitress knew what I could eat.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good vegetarian options
• Reservations recommended

Fun, nice place to eat! The location is perfect because it’s on a street that is dedicated for restaurant seating (no cars!), so it’s a fun atmosphere/area. Has an okay selection of celiac safe options. Loved the oysters, shrimp cocktail, and enjoyed the salmon. All of my dishes came out with a red flag on them, marking my gluten allergy. They also have gf pasta available!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended

They don’t have a separate gluten free menu but the manager and kitchen staff are super knowledgeable to take all precautions

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

— Very

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

I also have an allergy to alliums so I spoke to the server about gluten free and my allergy and he wrote everything down and brought over his manager to talk over the menu. We decided on a steak with a mixed greens salad! Super delicious. Would come here again!

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good with other allergies
• Low-FODMAP friendly
• Reservations recommended

the wait staff was very knowledgeable about allergies and accompanying! our food was amazing! 10/10!

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free

I had a great experience here. The owner came out to reassure me that my allergy was being taken with proper precautions. I got the penne vodka and it 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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Very few gf options, staff was not helpful, ended up not eating

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

— Not very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

Pasta was very okay, got the gf rigatoni with the truffle cream sauce. Probably not worth $25

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

— Somewhat

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

We had a nice meal. They are very careful about gluten. The manager brings out the gf food with a flag. Only critique is that they do this performative thing of telling the customer that the food is gf in a way that announces it to the entire table. This happened with both my entree and dessert. But that’s a minor complaint.

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?

— Good