Urban Cellar - Wine Bar, Grille, And Market

4 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Beer, Burgers, Cider, Pasta
Safety Rating
3 ratings

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640 S 50th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265

Most Recent Reviews


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I’ve eaten here twice now and both times have had no issues. The menu is fairly good for gf, but it is disappointing that there are no gf buns for sandwiches. It’s not a gf substitution, but an elimination. However, their soups are all gluten free and delicious! The staff is knowledgeable and friendly.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
Updated 2 weeks ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

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Stopped in here because banana leaf was not open. I have gluten and dairy allergies so it can be hard to go out to eat. Came out to eat on basically the coldest day ever. I mostly came because I saw on my gluten free app finder that this place has gluten free chocolate cake.

Yeah that did not happen. They apparently have not had that cake in a while. Sadly everything contains dairy. Luckily I brought my gluten cutter pill. Took it before I started eating.

We had the fire shrimp to start and was so good! It comes with a side of bread which is the same bread they use for their buns (contains gluten). I could have the shrimp but they are cooked heavily in garlic butter.

I ordered the urban carbonara with a side of chicken verde soup. My mom had the salmon burger with sweet potato fries.

The food was good but even with my gluten cutter my stomach hurts. The pasta actually had a pasta taste to it. Which can be hard to find when it comes to gluten free pasta. Most everything has some spice or kick to it.

Probably not going to come again. But my mom is hooked. The burgers do not have gluten free buns so the burger is just without the bun. Most of the gluten free options or gluten free alterations are not substitutions but subtractions and you still pay the price for it.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • 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?

— 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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Great atmosphere, food and service!

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

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
  • Burgers
  • Cider
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pasta

Categories

  • Delivery
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Wine Bar

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Chicken verde soup. Oily
Urban carbonara
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Tips


Gluten Sensitive

Bring your own bun. No buns available for burgers

1 year ago

More Reviews


Celiac

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There were many GF options available and all marked on the menu. The waitress was knowledgeable and understanding. I ordered the Chicken pasta dish called Urban Carbonara and it was delicious! After eating, the waitress did tell me that they had a GF chocolate cake for dessert too. I was so full I didn’t have room for dessert but it was nice she offered.

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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


To start with, if you want a chill evening with great waiters and waitresses, as well as amazing food - eat here. Or order take out. Every bit of Creole was GF and it was delicious. There were several other GF options on the menu that sounded delicious. There is no GF option on the desert menu, but I got a delicious bowl of vanilla bean ice cream. 😁 When I’m back in the area, I will be coming back here. The wine selection is also delicious.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Menu states the appetizer wings can be modified to be gluten free. I ordered the wings and our waiter came back and said that they aren’t gluten free as they’re already fried. So the menu is incorrect. I ended up getting a chicken pasta dish instead. Gluten free pasta was wonderful. Almost indistinguishable from regular pasta. Chicken was cooked great. The creamy Parmesan sauce was amazing. Overall, good experience. Ate there 6+ hours ago and have not felt sick at all.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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