Buca di Beppo

So I ate here twice and it was wonderful both times. Having said that the attention to detail with the staff was wonderful. I have to give a shout out to Zeke he was my waiter the first night. On the second night it looked like he was working the kitchen, however when my meal came out he quickly noticed that it was not gluten free and had it sent back to the kitchen for a new one. His quick thinking and attention to detail is greatly appreciated and most likely had me avoid a very unpleasant evening. Thanks again man I appreciate it. These are the kind of people that should be in a restaurant, always looking out for the interests of the customer. Nothing bad against the other waiter, however attention-to-detail with food allergies cannot just be important customer service but also life-saving. Hope to visit again someday.

I absolutely love the gluten free chicken dish that has prosciutto, capers, and artichoke. I forget the name at the moment, but it is soooo good!

hope you don't like carbs The waiter was quick to bring out a gluten free menu when I asked. However, the gluten free menu is extremely limited and does not contain virtually any carbohydrates at all... you better be OK with just a hunk of meat. None of their traditional Italian stuff can be done gf. One other thing: the gf menu doesn't list prices! The food was just OK: I had the salmon and it tasted good but was tough.

Celiac friendly?

No

Very few GF options. Seriously, salads, salmon and one chicken dish. What I ordered was delicious, but I wouldn’t choose this restaurant over other options if you have them.

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Good

Does not have a gluten free menu and no gluten free pasta.

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

I was here for a work dinner. There were several gluten free dishes to choose from--the apple salad, mediteranean salad, chicken saltimbacco, and more. There was a salmon dish that was THE BEST salmon, and the best fish dish, I've had on this week-long trip to Seattle, and one of the best I've had ever. I don't know if there's a separate GF menu or if GF items are marked on the menu since the food for our group was pre-selected, but the staff was knowledgeable and did not mind answering my questions. I did not get sick.

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

— Somewhat

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

I don't have celiac, and I am able to eat out frequently in many local Austin restaurants, but I am still very sensitive to gluten. I got glutened here. They have very limited options for gluten free, and most are not dairy free. I got an antipasti salad, noting to the waitress that I was gluten free, and drank water. I still got hit by gluten despite eating a meal that wasn't cooked. Clearly cross-contamination is a major problem with this kitchen. There are no gluten free pasta options, either, something the waitress and another table in our room were complaining about!

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good vegetarian options

My gluten-free meal was a lemon chicken breast. No gluten-free pasta or bread. Not even a veggie. The lemon was overpowering and the chicken itself was dry. This was an extra sad attempt at a gluten free meal.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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