Review of Via 313 Pizza

I was a bit cautious after reading the last few negative reviews. It’s true that the prices are very high, my single pizza (slightly smaller than a regular piece of printer paper) was $22 with tip. Huge bummer, as usual, the gf surcharge is a killer. I was also hesitant about the cross contact before I ordered because of the last review saying nothing was safe from cross contact. However, after calling and speaking to a manager, I did feel ok eating there. I’m a celiac and take my dietary needs very very seriously, so I spoke to the manager at length about making my pizza safely. Apparently the owners daughter is a celiac, so they have tried to make everything tasty and accessible for us celiacs. The manager assured me that the pizza would be prepared in a separate clean space, with separate utensils and fresh condiments, and that they would supervise it to ensure this would happen. I also always request that the top of the pizza is wrapped over and covered by foil when cooking so that the chance of flour in the air is minimized. They’re cooked in dedicated pans too. So as for precautions, I felt safe. I ordered the herbivore, again came out to $22, and it’s so hard to say it wasn’t worth the price, because c’mon, how often can we eat out at a pizza place, especially in a city we’re not from?? But it was thick, which was not my style (I prefer it thin, extra cheesy and greasy as all get out). The veggies on top were good, and I definitely still liked it- after all, it was pizza- but it wasn’t my favorite place I’ve been here. My favorite pizza in Austin so far has been at Austin’s Pizza south Lamar location, which I detailed in another review on my profile, if you’re interested. But I would go back to Via 313 if my friends wanted to, they really liked the leftover pizza that I didn’t finish. So definitely worth a try if you put in the work and chat with a manager to make sure it’s safe.

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

— Somewhat

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
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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 for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering