VAI's Italian Inspired Restaurant Kitchen + Bar

We went there last night. The waiter was very knowledgeable about gluten free menu items and said they make most things from scratch so almost everything could be made gluten free. I had the mushroom appetizer, vodka pasta, and the flourless chocolate cake. Everything was amazing and we had fantastic service.

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

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

Their idea of an April Fools joke...telling their community they are going GF. They obviously do not understand Celiac disease. I will never trust them with my health.

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

I'm not sure why their thought that Celiac Disease is an appropriate April Fools joke and can get the hopes up of hundreds of people thinking they can finally eat at a restaurant with no fear of getting sick or ending up in the hospital and is so irresponsible that they can never be trusted to take allergies seriously. Everyone should be aware of their stance on Celiac Disease

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

— Not at all

They just made an April Fools’ day post announcing that they were now 100% gluten free. It was a “joke”. I wouldn’t trust a restaurant that makes a joke out of gluten free. Stay away.

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

— Not at all

Owners treat customers so badly. Do not eat here!

When I asked about gluten free the waitress pointed out all of the vegetarian dishes. Pizza was good and I didn't get sick but too risky with their staff not being trained.

I have eaten safely here before but last night I ordered the GF margarita pizza and got sick. I explained to the waiter that I had Celiac Disease and that separate utensils, prep space, etc. were important. He shrugged and acted very nonchalant ... and, I got sick. If you eat here and are Celiac, please explain that you are not simply on a GF diet for fun. Perhaps that would have made a difference for me.

All that aside, the pizza was burnt to a crisp. I was so disappointed.

Staff knowledgeable and helpful. Gluten-free menu. Food delicious

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Server, Lauren, was knowledgeable re GF and offered several options. Meatballs are not gf but spaghetti and sauce are (actually more of a penne-type pasta rather than noodles). GF upcharge for each item is steep - $2.50 for pasta and $3 for pizza. Skip the mediocre pizza bread. It was more like an Udis pizza crust with some parm sprinkled on it and baked; $3 upcharge was not worth it for that. Noise level was a bit loud but will definitely return in the future to try other options.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Amazing Gf vodka pasta and dessert

The staff was very helpful and did say that the pizza was cooked in a separate oven and pasta was cooked in separate pots. There were several gfree options for entrees and the desserts. We enjoyed the gfree and regular pizza bread sticks prior to our main course.My daughter has Celiac and loved the bolognese dish and flourless chocolate cake. I had a fantastic salmon dish. Others enjoyed the filet medallions and the spaghetti and meatballs. The mark up for gluten free is a bit higher than most places at $2.50 for pasta amd $3.00 for pizza. We were happy with the outdoor patio seating which was enclosed and had a fire pit. We will be back!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes