Abrusci's Fire & Vine

I've been dining at Abrusci's for several years and had previously written a positive review. Unfortunately, it seems that things have changed with this restaurant. I was there a few days ago and when I mentioned to the waiter that I had celiac disease he went on to inform me that they don't have a dedicated kitchen space for gluten free prep and never have. I know this to be incorrect since I had been told on numerous occasions that they do have a separate space. Apparently, it is now a shared kitchen. He went on to say that they have separate pots for cooking pasta but they are next to each other. There is a separate fryer and pizza oven. I did have stomach issues after my last visit and was down for a day. I'm so disappointed. This was a good place for those with celiac, but no more.

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

— Not very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

been here twice, once for takeout and once eating in. both times the food has been AMAZING, GF antipasti and bruschetta, Fettuccine noodles and GF bread are the best i’ve ever had. Was nervous reading past reviews as i’m VERY sensitive but never once had a reaction, seriously cannot recommend it enough!!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• 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

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

I ordered take out and had no reactions to the barrata and chicken marsala. Delicious!

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

— Very

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

Had gluten free bread and a gluten free pasta dish. Got sick sick sick!

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

— Not at all

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

Whole separate menu and kitchen for gluten free!

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

I ordered from Uber Eats and got a gluten noodle in my gluten free pasta.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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?

— Poor

Abrusci’s is amazing! The owner’s wife is GF and DF, so they have a lot of options. Even if the menu doesn’t say something is GF or DF, the staff is extremely knowledgeable and a lot of the menu can be made GF and/or DF. We just discovered their weekend brunch and it’s every bit as amazing as the dinner menu!

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

— Somewhat

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

Came in for brunch a couple of weeks ago because I had eaten there before and it was amazing. This time it sucked! It was like whoever made it really didn't care about how it looked or tasted. I told the waiter and he didn't care either.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

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

— Poor

Double check before you start eating. We have been here before and everything was great. Pizza prepped in separate area and great. This time, we got a sandwich and chips and there was a crouton in the chips. Manager was great about it, but confidence was not there to have anything else in it's place.

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

— Somewhat

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

Amazing! Great GF options. Knowledgeable. Love it!

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

— Very

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

Great experience! Waiter was knowledgeable about GF food and cross contamination. They have a dedicated fryer. GF pizza was great as well as the calamari. I had the Calabrian and the GF noodles were cooked well, very spicy!! I saw a previous review that the tiramisu was mediocre but gave it a go. Same review as before, just some lady fingers with cream, Barely any coffee in the lady fingers so skip!

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

— Very

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

Server was very knowledgeable. They had lots of GF options. We loved the truffle fries, so good! I had the ravioli in alfredo sauce, which was so good, but would have like more if there was either veggies or something more in it. We definitely enjoyed & would go back again!

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

— Very

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?

— Good

I was super excited to try Abrusci’s but was disappointed. The “tiramisu” was just a bowl with some lady fingers and way too much filling, and my pizza was so spicy I couldn’t even eat it. I wouldn’t make the trip down from broomfield again.

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

— Very

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?

— Average

They are always very good here. Almost all of there dishes can be made gluten free. It is definitely my go to place!

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

— Somewhat

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

They’re amazing with any allergies, especially gluten free and dairy free

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

— Very

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?

— Good

Delicious! So many options, most things can be made GF. Best GF pizza crust I've ever had. We ordered all GF items: Kids Mac & Cheese, Ravioli, Fettucine Poblano, Chicken Marsala, and Pizza Margherita.

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

— Somewhat

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout
• Offers online ordering

Amazing GF pizza crust and GF tiramisu!

I've eaten here twice. First time was okay, had some gas later. Second time was way worse, had to use the bathroom multiple times after...I had the pasta both time with gluten free bread.

Celiac friendly?

No

The staff is very knowledgeable of celiac and cross contamination. They do have a dedicated fryer. Food was excellent. Felt great later as well. Definitely recommend!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Wow! This place is amazing! The staff are very knowledgeable and friendly. The food is delicious!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Such a wonderful experience all around. Myself and my 11 year old daughter have celiac. The staff was awesome. Our waitress did a great job making us feel safe. They have a dedicated cooking area for all gluten free with separate cooking items, garnishes, etc. dedicated gluten free fryer. Local made bread, pastas. A must for celiacs. Didn’t get sick

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Good as it gets for Celiacs. They have dedicated friers, a whole separate part of kitchen for a lot of gluten free items. GF truffle fries no CC, desert, their wings w/dry rub are amazing. They get their GF bread from a local dedicated gluten free bakery. This place is a MUST.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

So great to enjoy a meal out and feel very confident that there won’t be any cross contamination. My daughter is celiac and has never had an issue. Love the variety of options available and that you can get gluten free calamari and fries!! Food is delicious and service is consistently amazing.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

At 25 years old having been allergic to gluten my entire life, I had never even been out or trusted any restaurant enough to try an Italian restaurant. This place absolutely knocked all expectations out of the park. I was safe, completely unaffected. I feel blessed this place is in my backyard because it is truly a legendary GF experience.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Amazing selection of gluten free drinks, appetizers, entrees and desserts. Super knowledgeable and helpful staff for those with celiac who need things prepared well. Highly recommend!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Manager has Celiac and the entire menu of gluten friendly. Emil is an awesome waiter! It’s worth the 1+ hour drive for us.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Good food most dishes are gluten free

What a fabulous dining experience!! Nicole C. was incredibly attentive and went out of her way to help us with our 17 mo old granddaughter! The food was superb. I especially liced the gluten free calamari!! A rare treat for s Celiac. Thank you for making our 1st day of vacation one to remember!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

When traveling we are constantly looking for safe gluten free restaurants. (For me not my gluten loving husband ). We not only found GF but found a GF paradise. (Yes- they also have full on gluten food which my honey enjoyed thoroughly). For starters they actually have GF bread to dip around in the herbs and oil. Mmmm. We also ordered the calamari with marinara. Double Mmmm. My main dish and what pulled it together to make it paradiso for the evening was GF cheese ravioli. YES...GF ravioli! (Cue the music...'Almost paradise we're knocking on heavens door...'). Way to go Abrusci's and THANK YOU for such a great experience. Now that's Italian.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The gluten free ravioli was amazing! They also had some pretty good bread for a starter, sand we had a tasty bacon plate. The pizza crust is really chewy and delicious. Our waiter (Beckham) was really helpful. We will be back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

WONDERFUL food!!! Waitress Selena was helpful in suggesting a wonderful GF Dish.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Best GF pizza I've had! Definitely going back considering the huge amount of GF options for foods I never get to eat. I've never trusted Italian restaurants but they calmed my fears- automatically put in all my food as GF and explained the steps they take to avoid contamination

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This was the best gluten free meal I’ve had stateside. The bread was practically like normal bread (soft and delicious!) and the ravioli was to die for. The staff is knowledgeable and caring - I can’t wait to go back!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

All the staff knew what to do for people with celiac, and the variety of gluten free options was amazing. Plus, the actual food was amazing and so delicious. Almost everything on their menu is gluten free, and they met all of my daughters standards for preparation, taste, and everything else. She loves everything there, and it is now one of the places that we will think about going to more often.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Our waitress forgot to ring in my food as gluten free, even though I specifically asked and we had already had gluten free bread on the table. Luckily the server who ran our food asked us if it was supposed to be gluten free and had it remade immediately. I had the ravioli and it was delicious. The food is amazing and having such a huge selection was refreshing. Just be sure to be extra vocal and ask questions if your server has a lot of tables and seems at full capacity.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They always do a good job with all of my allergies and my gluten free needs, and the food is always delicious!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

What a golden place this is for Celiacs! Our gf pizza was heaven and the minestrone soup was home made and full of a variety of vegetables. Locals are extremely lucky to have this gem.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

What a great place! We loved the GF and non GF food! Service was great too! My celiac kid has the rigatoni with sausage and garlic bread. Yum!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This was the best meatball sandwich! The bread is from a local gluten free shop and is amazing. I’ve never found gluten free meatballs before. They had a lot on GF on the menu. The restaurant itself is a cute rustic place and out waitress was great. Now I am annoyed that they charge a mandatory 20% tip. The table next to us had a horrible waitress who imo did not deserve a 20% tip. I’m not sure if we’ll go back because of that.

Pretty good food, I got a small headache from gluten after I at here but it was a busy night and I’ve had much worse at other businesses. I would recommend if you are looking for some good food for a fairly reasonable price (gluten free costs a little more than regular)

The pasta is excellent and they understand how to cook the gluten free meal without cross contamination. I have never had a problem eating here and would say it is the best pasta I have eaten at a restaurant!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Pasta was excellent, however we ordered parmesan fries and they were cold & I believe I was cross-contaminated from them. I had high hopes for this place.

Celiac friendly?

No

Celiac friendly?

Yes

LOVE this place, very knowledgeable staff and delicious food. They just moved to a new location, it's beautiful and has a nice patio.

Good Italian food by people who get it

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The entrees were amazing, but the gluten-free desserts made the meal. We got the flourless chocolate cake and cannolis, which you couldn't even tell were gluten free. The staff was very kind and knowledgeable. There is also no risk of cross-contamination. We will most definitely be coming back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Very safe, great Italian food! A bit of a wait even with a reservation so keep that in mind. Would recommend the ravioli!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Fabulous!! Their menu is so GF friendly that it actually has to specify on the menu ONLY if GF is NOT available! Kitchen staff is GF due to Celiac so they get it!! Wish I had this restaurant where i live! You will not be disappointed, the service is accepting like as well!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes