Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba

Great tapas. GF options clearly listed on menu. Waitress very knowledgeable. Items come out clearly marked with “allergy” marker on plate. Good number of GF options available. All paella GF. Chorizo-wrapped dates, potato salad, tortilla espanola, and paellas were all delicious. Sangria very tasty too.

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

— 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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

This was such a great spot! I had so many different tapas including the Brussels sprouts dates, potatoes, and even paella! The staff assured me they had strict cc protocols and everything would be safe.

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

— 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

The waiter was so kind and reassuring and explained their whole process for celiac people. Felt at ease eating here for the first time in a while. They use special red slips for the kitchen and he also check the sangria for me and ensured any shared tapas that I tried (so long as marked GF) would be safe to eat as well. Feel great and a seamless and enjoyable dinner!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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

My husband is celiac and got sick here.

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

— 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?

— Good

We had the Brussels sprouts, dates, grilled hanger steak, shrimp with garlic, grilled squid, and flan. Did not get sick. Have had a great experience in restaurant as well as delivery! I’m celiac, have never gotten sick from here.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Food was great. Very knowledgeable about gf and df items

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

— 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

We tried the paella and it was delicious. We had no issues! Kitchen used separate cookware for us!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen

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 vegan options

Food was absolutely amazing! I also have to eat dairy free and they had no problem accommodating me. Highly recommend!!

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

Amazing experience and delicious food! A lot of gluten free options including paella

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

— 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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Been here twice and had a good experience both times. Most recently, I ordered delivery, making sure to add a note to every dish that I have celiac. Each item was marked “gluten allergy”, which made me feel confident they took extra precautions. Unfortunately, they do not have a dedicated fryer, but they do not mark fried food as “gf” on the menu. We got the chorizo-wrapped dates, morcilla, olives, brussel sprout salad, squid, pork with chimichurri saice, chicken thigh paella, and red sangria. Delicious!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• 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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery

In addition to what’s marked on menu, all paella is gluten free. Separate window - an actual window - for pickup. Staff clearly knows its re celiac. Paella and cold tapas travel well in Covid age.

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

— Very

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
• 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 didn’t eat dinner here, just dessert. But oh my word, their desserts were amazing! There was only one dessert option that wasn’t gluten free. We tried the carmelized banana, butterscotch custard, and chocolate truffle cake. All were delicious. The dinner menu also looked very promising for gluten free options!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

OMG! So yummy. Extensive gluten free menu, gluten free table bread, desserts, wine flights. So good. Our favorites were the grilled pork with red chimmichuri, seared scallops and the truffle cake with caramel sauce.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Separate gf menu and knowledgeable abot gluten and cc. Food and service was great.

Dedicated GF menu with GF bread. Food is amazing.

Most amazing experience ever!! Classic Sangrias are GF and delicious! Separate GF menu and super knowledgeable staff. My friend ordered tapas that wasn’t GF for herself and the waiter paused to make sure I knew it wasn’t safe for me. Brought gf bread to table. Amazing, amazing food!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Staff very knowledgeable, even had allergy card that had to be signed by the chef before the dish was made. Amazing paella and lots of GF dessert options

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Waiter was on top of it. Gluten free bread. Extensive gluten free menu. Safe. Excellent

Celiac friendly?

Yes

AMAZING!!! - waitstaff is amazing, asked if it was an allergy or preference and alerted the kitchen - saw my GF menu and offered to warm up GF bread immediately - amazing + fast service - Scallops are TO DIE FOR, Pumpkin Soup, Shrimp are great too. Ask about the goat cheese with tomato sauce app - not on the GF menu bc of the bread it comes up but you can get it GF and it’s like pizza bread! Sooo good!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I have gluten ataxia which means that any exosure to gluten causes damage to my cerebellum. They were very knowledgeable and careful with my food. They have about 3/4 of their regular menu that is gluten free and able to be shared. They bring you gluten free bread. 5 out of 8 desserts are gluten free and absolutely delicious. Way beyond the flour less chocolate torte that other places offer. DELICIOUS!!! I will be back. Thank you !

food was wonderful and staff was very knowledgeable about celiac disease. they even baked me fresh GLUTEN free bread. Highly recommend

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Lots of great gluten free options. The staff was knowledgeable and accommodating.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This place is AMAZING. The paella is so tasty and both GF & DF. Staff is incredibly knowledgeable of what food or drink contains allergens, and they have a dedicated GF menu. Definitely my favorite restaurant in Chicago!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great food and gluten free bread !

I didn't have time for a full meal but the few items I had were wonderful. Server seemed knowledgeable re: GF items. I just Have wheat Allergy, not celiac so my needs are not so strict. But next time I'm in town I'm going back for that amazing looking paella!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Our waiter was very knowledgable about gluten free foods and cross-contamination, and he even brought us some complimentary gluten free bread! Amazing food, great service.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

It's a lettuce entertain you, so it's pretty much guaranteed to be amazing lol. Their short ribs were wonderful, and of course very safe for gluten free. Only bad thing was the wait: it was two hours for my mom and I one night, and we only found a table by the bar by a stroke of luck that we asked if someone hadn't shown up when called. Still, an amazing restaurant!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Plenty of GF options- many of which are the same items on the non-GF menu. Hands down best tapas in the city.