Va Bene Caffe

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

As rated by the community

734 E Superior St
Duluth, MN 55802
From the owner

Excellent GF egg pasta for any dish. Kitchen well trained on safety. Avoid meatballs, croutons, bread.

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Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac

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Staff was knowledgeable and helpful!

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 4 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Fabulous gf pasta. No gf bread, but the pasta was delicious.

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 6 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Great GF pasta! Celiac here with a celiac daughter and no reactions

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 7 months ago read full review

Gluten-Free Features

  • Pasta

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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Chicken Carbonara from Va Bene Caffe
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Celiac

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We had a great experience! I was able to order GF noodles for my son and the waitress assured me they were cooked in a gluten free pot. Waitress was very knowledgeable about the regular menu and dessert menu. Made dining out easy!

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 8 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Had a great experience at Va Bene! All of their pasta dishes can be made with GF noodles. All their sauce are GF as well. I asked about the meats and only the meatballs are not GF. Not many safe appetizer options though

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?

— Excellent

Updated 9 months ago read full review

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Staff is very knowledgeable, gluten free pasta is DELICIOUS. It can be used in most of the pasta dishes. Definitely make a reservation if you’d like to have a view of the lake.

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

Updated 10 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Knowledgeable staff. The gluten free bolognese was amazing!!!!!

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 12 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Every main pasta dish was available gluten free. I got the carbonara with chicken, and it was delicious! The noodles were cooked well and all their sauces are made fresh from scratch. Our server was very knowledgeable about gluten allergies and even knew which gelato I could and could not have

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 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Almost every main dish could be made with gluten free noodles. We were told they had just switched to a new egg based gluten free noodle this weekend. Excellent gf noodle. They were very careful and we had no reaction. Make a reservation ahead of time. We were able to note celiac on our reservation and both the person taking the reservation and our server were extremely knowledgeable about celiac and gluten free dining. Reservations definitely needed if you want one of their tables for two overlooking Lake Superior. We ordered Arrabiata Al Padres Ricardo and Conchigle Con Funghi both delicious. Appetizers were limited however. Was too full to enjoy their desserts.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Clean. Beautiful overlook of lake superior!

They substitute all pasta. No gf bread

Clean & friendly

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

Other


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

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I have ate here many times and never had a reaction. Wonderful food; all of their pasta dishes can be made gluten free. They also have a wonderful wine list. My only complaint is that they don’t have a GF bread option for the oil and vinegar before the meal.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Delicious. They use separate water for the GF pasta and make sauces from scratch. We loved the pasta with the balsamic and marscapone sauce. Fabulous crème brûlée and a complementary gelato for my birthday. The pistachio was excellent. #GFTCMN

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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The gluten free pasta here is amazing! I always feel safe eating here!

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Lovey little place with friendly staff, great view and delicious food. Host and server walked me through what was celiac safe on the menu. There were lots of choices. All of their pasta sauces are gluten free and they can serve them with gluten free penne that is cooked separately. Yummy gelato for dessert. Nice Italian wine list too.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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All the pasta sauces can be ordered with gluten free pasta so there are options here. The gluten free pasta though is tough and not the best flavor so would recommend you look for something else.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Best gluten free pasta I have had. Server was knowledgeable about gluten issues and let me know what was safe to order. I can't give enough stars for this great experience.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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First off great service, server steered me away from an item with gluten, sadly I chose the most expensive item the beef tenderloin which I had to send back twice due to being over cooked, then under. I must note I am an avid home cook and food snob, it just did not. feel worth 30 dollars, it was under seasoned and the sides were mediocre. the view is lovley. go here for wine at sunset and a salad. Chef came out to talk with me and apologize that the steak was not cooked to my liking.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Hard to decide what to eat - everything sounds delicious! Gluten free pasta can be ordered with any of the pasta dishes. The waitress said all the other ingredients would be gluten free. My food was fantastic! Great view of Lake Superior. Feel like I may have been glutened, though. I will definitely try it again to be sure.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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