Bencotto

10 recent ratings
$$$ • Italian Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Pasta
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10 ratings

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750 W Fir St #103
San Diego, CA 92101
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Celiac

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Really great experience here! All the sauces except one (4 cheese sauce) are gluten free! I got the gnocchi with creamy mushroom truffle sauce. Was also able to enjoy the charcuterie board without the bread. Definitely would recommend this spot!

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 2 days ago read full review

Celiac

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Gnocchi with bencotto sauce is sooo good. Huge portion. We also got the burrata with the bread served separately. Delicious.

Highly recommend. Wine was good too. Right in the center of little Italy.

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 1 month ago read full review

Celiac

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Very knowledgeable staff. I got to have the lobster bisque (more of a light cream tomato soup with shrimp), but it was still good. My boyfriend and I shared the penne with the pesto sauce and the gnocchi with the bolognese - our favorite was the latter. And then I got the vanilla panna cotta with blackberry drizzle. It was to die for!!

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?

— Good

Updated 1 month ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pasta

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Italian
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout

Photos


Cured meat and cheese board
Gnocchi with truffle sauce
GF housemade Gnocchi with pesto sauce. Fantastic, pillowy and tender! Very large portions, expect some incredible leftovers.
The house special in September 2022. NOT GF. Shell pasta cooked with pancetta, finished in the large Parmesan wheel near the entrance.
Gluten-Free Gnocchi at Bencotto
Gluten-free penne with Bencotto sauce.
Gluten-Free at Bencotto
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Celiac

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I came here for dinner and it was great. They have a gluten free penne and gnocchi and then almost all sauces except 1 are gf as well. I ended up getting the gnocchi with their signature pink sauce and it was very tasty! They offer several gf apps too like a charcuterie board as well that I was able to enjoy. Just ask for no bread or bread on the side.

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 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Delicious gnocchi. Sauce was excellent. The wait staff as well informed and cooked GF pasta separately. Everyone loved their meal.

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 9 months ago read full review

Celiac

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The bencotto sauce is delicious. The only thing marked on the menu is two pasta options. I ordered the penne and was am disappointed. It was more than Al dente. It seemed undercooked. I know GF pasta isn’t great but this felt worse. The server was great and offered to swap me for the GF gnocchi which was SO GOOD.

You can tell the staff is a well oiled machine. They communicate well and everyone is customer focused.

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 1 year ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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I ordered the house made GF gnocchi pasta, cooked with delicious basil and garlicky pesto. Lots of cheese! Waiter was knowledgeable about which items were safe to prepare gluten free. We also started with the small cheese plate (4-5 cheeses served with fig jam and fig fruit, and sliced conventional bread, no GF bread available)

They also have a giant wheel of Parmesan cheese that some pastas can be tossed in while hot and fresh— NOT safe for those avoiding gluten! Though my husband had his pasta finished in the parm wheel and said it added lots of rich cheesy flavor that he enjoyed.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Staff was knowledgeable about cross contact, knew which sauces had gluten, and when offering Parmesan cheese served with a bowl and spoon to non-GF guests, said I should pass, that it wasn’t safe due to cross contact. Had the gnocchi with marinara, delicious and didn’t get sick.

Safety


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

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?

— Not Much

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

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Offers outdoor seating
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Delicious pasta and gnocchi, highly recommend. Very knowledgeable and accommodating

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

Gluten Intolerant

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The menu had 2 marked GF pastas - penne & gnocchi. I got penne with Bencotto sauce and it was delicious! There’s no GF appetizer options and I did not look at the dessert menu.

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?

— Not Much

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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Outstanding gnocchi! Ambiance and service was very good. Waiter was knowledgeable when asked about gluten free dessert options.

Quality & Quantity


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

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There are 3 different types of pasta, that make me happy!

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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They always have two gluten free pasta shapes (usually penne and gnocchi). Most sauces are gluten free. I get the becotto sauce and it’s delicious!

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Extensive menu of Italian classics, gf pasta available!

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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