Trumbull Kitchen

I was planning to eat here because of a gift certificate I had but after speaking with the manager changed my mind. He warned me there could be cross contamination. I suggested I could get a Caesar salad without protein and he told me they could put croutons on it by accident. I did not feel welcomed.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

GF menu is limited, but made well and staff were knowledgeable. Rolls were so good, they tasted like non-GF. Flourless chocolate cake was excellent!

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

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 online ordering
• Reservations recommended

The restaurant has a GF menu, but our server was terrible. She didn't seem to know there was a GF menu and couldn't answer my questions. I ordered the GF spinach and artichoke dip, but it came out with pita rather than papadoms. I asked for papadoms instead, but definitely felt sick after.

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

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Not everything on GF menu is safe. My Nima sensor saved me from getting sick again! Shrimp app tested safe, Caesar salad (the 2nd time-1st time they sent one with croutons) was safe, Steak tested positive for gluten.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Below Average

Absolutely my favorite in Hartford! Eat here all the time and never gotten sick.

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

Awesome food and service! Recommended highly!!

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

When I asked my server for a GF bun, she asked if I had any other allergies that she should be aware of and told me the fryer wasn’t GF. I’m not celiac, so it was all okay but I appreciated the engagement! I had the pulled pork sandwich and it was spicy but delicious. The portions are generous!

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

— Not at all

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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

Other Characteristics

• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers outdoor seating

Stopped on our way south and found through find me gluten free app. Nice selection on the GF menu. I had the salad with grilled shrimp and hubby had gf pie with veggies - which I tasted and liked as well. They have a dedicated prep area and it was nice to feel safe. Would definitely come back next time we are traveling through Hartford.

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
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 lunch

Dedicated gf menu (online), waitstaff was reasonably knowledgeable. Food was ok, in general everything was a bit sweeter than we preferred. Shrimp was well cooked and the gf ravioli was pretty solid. (NB I haven't had ravioli in years). Mixed drinks are strong.

Be careful ordering, the venue is noisy and the gf menu has items not on the regular menu (ordering "the shrimp" is ambiguous for example). No reaction ~36h later.

Our waitress was excellent but at some point my fork disappeared and it was a production to get someone's attention for a replacement.

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?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Other Characteristics

• Offers outdoor seating

Read the prior reviews and they all raved about the food and service. I was looking for a good meal during COVID-19 so I ventured out. Well the food, atmosphere, and service was exceptional. So good I went back another night during my stay. I have to call out my server Maya! See rocked! So pleasant and caring! In fact there was a slight mess up with desert that she caught right away. So quick that it never became an issue. Please do yourself a favor and go! You will not be disappointed.

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?

— Separate gluten-free 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
• Offers outdoor seating

Stopped here on our way thru CT on way to NH because I’m celiac and had read good things online. The food was AMAZING! The staff was totally knowledgeable and friendly about GF options and we had a great afternoon sitting outside in the heart of downtown Hartford. Thank you Trumball Kitchen!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Very knowledgeable, fries not GF and waiter was quick to point out they were included in my daughters (not celiac) plate and to make sure my son (celiac) did not grab any! It was helpful and fun but ultimately cautious.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

My favorite spot for a GF, safe business lunch! Thank you for providing delicious options to those of us with food allergies (I have a wheat allergy). I have been coming here for three years and have never had an issue!

Great service, great food. Just like one expects at a Max restaurant.

They have a pretty good sized gluten free menu and offer gluten free flat bread for the table. The issue is that the food just isn't that great. I got the baked chicken wings and the seafood pad Thai. It was just ok. I probably won't go back.

If you have celiac and need a nice place to go out, look no further than Trumbull Kitchen! They were absolutely fantastic with my gluten free needs. Their GF menu isn't huge but they make up for it in taste! They have a baked lentil bread that they make separate for people who need GF that is great with their spread! For dinner I had an appetizer of curried noodles and then the brick pressed chicken. It was AMAZING. Tons of flavor and a perfect portion. They had Omission Beer available along with wine and cocktails. My wife and I came back for dessert later and I had the creme brulee without the cookies and some pumpkin gelato. So damned good. We will definitely be going back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Well informed staff, separate menu, they talk to the chef to make sure they use separate utensils and pots. On top of that the food is excellent.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

There were a couple menu items - the herb roasted chicken was good but there wasn't much else that I would order. They serve a lentil bread that looks like a large chip - they say it is flour-less but then said it is fried on common oil, so it is cross contaminated. I would probably not return - the other non GF individuals I was with didn't care for it.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Best gluten-free menu in the state. Reservations are a must, but you can sometimes get a table short-notice, so always try.