Review of Urban Cellar - Wine Bar, Grille, And Market

640 S 50th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Overall Rating

Review


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

Gluten Sensitive