Zeffirelli Ristorante Italiano

I came here for lunch as there aren’t a lot of options for eating GF in Herndon. I ordered the GF Penne with red sauce and clams. I felt great while eating it but very soon after finishing it, I started experiencing bad symptoms of being Glutened. I don’t know if it was due to pasta water or cross contamination with the kitchen tools or sauces but I had a very bad reaction. Please frequent this establishment at your own risk if you have Celiac or strong Gluten Intolerance. It was delicious though.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

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

— Excellent

Delicious food, knowledge staff.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I had takeout with a group for a special event. I spoke with them before I chose my meal. They were very aware of cross contamination and assured me preparation of the food would be in a freshly cleaned area / clean pans, etc. I had the Branzino Capri which was delicious. I was impressed that the takeout food/vegetables were not overcooked after the time delay of being transported. The receipt clearly marked the branzino as gluten free/allergy. I had no reaction to the food and highly recommend this restaurant.

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

— Very

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

Excellent choices of gluten free pasta with many sauce options. My daughter has Celiac and we were pleased with her dish, as well as all of our options. JD was the host and very helpful and friendly. Very nice servers and ambiance. Highly recommend.