Review of Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano

I dined in here a few months ago and really enjoyed their gluten-free pasta options. I chose the Fettuccini Marinara entree and found it quite delicious. I felt totally fine after the meal. My husband was nice enough to pick up two gluten-free entrees (fettuccini & meatballs and chicken parmesan) yesterday. The receipt attached to the bag stated “gluten free” and “Allergy”. Upon looking the the main bag, I saw a paper bag stapled closed on top of my entrees. I opened it and wasn’t convinced it was gluten free bread so my husband ate it. He agreed the bread didn’t seem gluten free and seemed exactly like the bread he had been served when we dined in (he is not GF). I’m rather baffled why they would include a bag of gluten containing bread when the order only consisted of the two gluten free entrees. I was careful to wash my hands after touching the bag with bread. Both entrees were in plastic containers with lids on securely so I felt as long as I was careful about cross contamination from the containers, I would be fine. I ate about 2/3 of the fettuccini & meatballs and started to feel unwell. It’s been over 24 hours since I ate that meal and I’m still suffering and sick. Not sure if there was someone uneducated regarding what gluten free actually means but that meal definitely contained gluten. Obviously, I have no intentions of finishing the first entree, let alone even opening the second. I am disappointed this restaurant let me down because they have an extensive gluten free menu. However, being sick from gluten contamination for so long after my meal will be my reminder to avoid this establishment.

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

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 Characteristics

• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating