Basilico Italian Cafe
24 recent ratings
$$ • Italian Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Cakes, Chicken Parmesan, Dessert, Pasta
Safety Rating
24 ratings
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306 E Commercial St
Springfield, MO 65803
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Most Recent Reviews
Review
This place is awesome! I am in Springfield , working and needed a gluten free place to eat Due to Celiac.. The mustacholi was excellent but by far the desert was the best! I had chocolate cake with chocolate Frosting.. This has always been my favorite dessert and haven't had it for a very long time.. The owner Came out and introduced herself and explained to me that she was celiac, as well made me feel very safe eating there. I will definitely be back!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Separate gluten-free 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
Review
Went to Basilico Italian Restaurant today and to say I was impressed doesn’t cover it! From the chicken parm bites that my gluten eating husband thought they made a mistake on (Yes they were THAT good) to just every aspect of the meal being absolutely delicious! One of the owners had celiac so she understands the importance of a seperate fryer and maintaining cross contamination free! I am visiting from out of town and leaving tomorrow, it was so good at lunch we are going back for dinner!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Safety Feature Ratings
- Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
- Dedicated gluten-free fryer
- Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Separate gluten-free 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
Other Characteristics
- Good for dinner
- Good for lunch
Review
They have a dedicated Gf menu, and the staff are all knowledgeable on gluten free items. It was soooo good - would highly recommend!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Separate gluten-free 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
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Review
Great experience and great food!! They even served bread with the entrée! They make an amazing garlic herb butter for the bread. Big menu with several choices! Incredibly knowledgeable server and she was so sweet! Loved the atmosphere and was very quick. Definitely will go back next time I come visit my daughter here!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Separate gluten-free 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
Review
Very expensive. $17 for a tiny bowl of meat free marinara sauce and gluten free noodles. (Same portion as my 4 year old daughter’s meal) Nothing special on taste either.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
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?
— Below Average
Review
Gina provided us an excellent Gluten Free lunch. Oh how I enjoy visiting Springfield!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Separate gluten-free 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
Review
Amazing experience! I went a year ago and will be visiting this week and cannot wait! Very knowledgeable and I felt safe. The only reason you’ll leave with tummy issues is because you eat too much!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Somewhat
Quality & Quantity
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
Review
The most celiac friendly eatery in SWMO! While many restaurants offer a gluten free menu and a few have dedicated kitchen space, Basilica packs Italian flavor & textures with a punch, offering traditional dishes anyone with gluten sensitivity can enjoy.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Separate gluten-free 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
Review
Discovered this gem a few weeks again traveling through for baseball. When back in town- I made sure to go back! One of the owners has celiac so they are knowledgeable. The Goat cheese appetizer with fried penne is amazing!!! The bread- yum! It's just great!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Safety Feature Ratings
- Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
- Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Separate gluten-free 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
Review
GF menu had lots of variety and everything we got was delicious. So fun to have GF bread service with our meal - and the bread was wonderful!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Safety Feature Ratings
- Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
- Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Separate gluten-free 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
Review
Check the website or call to see if they are open. Hours may not be as listed on this app.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Somewhat
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?
— Good
Review
The owner that has Celica waited on us. Food was served quickly and was delicious. Unfortunately, they were out of all the sea food options. Gluten free bread was also served.
The seating area is small so you might want a reservation.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Safety Feature Ratings
- Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
- 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
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Separate gluten-free 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
Review
Excellent service! The goat cheese plate was excellent! The spaghetti sauce ttaste and tye lemongrass basil tea was delicious.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Separate gluten-free 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
Review
Very knowledgeable about all ingredients and allergens. Super nice owner and staff. Lots of options to choose from. I had the baked pasta and it was ok. I would definitely go back for the hospitality and to try something else as this might have just been a personal preference for taste. Overall great experience!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Separate gluten-free 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
Review
The staff is very knowledgeable, my waitress had Celiac herself and understood my needs. The food is delicious and safe! I am extremely cautious and feel relaxed while eating here. They offer a full gluten free menu, not just 'gluten free options'.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Safety Feature Ratings
- Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Separate gluten-free 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
Other Characteristics
- Good for dinner
- Good for lunch
Review
Biggest gluten free menu in town! Two different kinds of gluten free pasta served, plus gluten free bread service. One of the owners has celiacs so there is great knowledge of cross contamination.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Safety Feature Ratings
- Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
- Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
- Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Separate gluten-free 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
Other Characteristics
- Good for dinner
- Good for kids
- Good for lunch
- Good for takeout
- Offers online ordering
Review
We grabbed takeout and thought the food was really good. We had the ravioli dish and the crab alfredo. The pasta was cooked perfectly and was not mushy. It had a great texture and held up. The sauces and herbed butter was excellent. They do offer bread with the meal but it is nothing special, just some bread from a standard gf loaf that was warmed but not toasted. It did taste pretty good with that yummy herbed butter.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Separate gluten-free 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
Review
This little place was amazing. They have a dedicated menu and are careful. So many gluten free options; even the GF bread was awesome.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
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
Review
Had a wonderful lunch this week at this cafe. Gluten free lasagna was freshly prepared as a specialty item. And warmed gluten free bread with a side of garlic butter. It was delicious!
One of the owners has celiac disease.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Separate gluten-free 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
Review
So happy to find this little gem of a cafe. Staff totally knowledgeable on safe gluten free food handling practices and, even better, delicious food! I will visit here whenever I possibly can.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Separate gluten-free 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
Review
Had a large menu to choose from and the food was great! I do not have celiac’s but they offered to clean mixing bowls for salad that would have been cross contaminated! Will be going back!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Safety Feature Ratings
- Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
- Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Separate gluten-free 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
Other Characteristics
- Good for dinner
- Good for lunch
Review
Absolutely wonderful!! Gluten free pasta was great and the gf bread was amazing. Service was great too
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Separate gluten-free 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
Review
So good and great gluten-free menu!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Somewhat
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?
— Good
Review
Update...we eat here on a regular basis and have never had a since issue. One of our favorite locations in town for Celiac safe options.
This place is so good! We have 2 in our family with Celiac. They can eat safely and have many options. There is even a gluten free bread service. The owner has Celiac as well and they are knowledgeable of proper preparations. Highly recommend.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Safety Feature Ratings
- Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
- 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?
— 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
Other Characteristics
- Good for kids
- Good for lunch
- Good for takeout
Review
Great gluten free Italian!! We ate there twice on our trip. Once on the way and once on the way home. Wish this was closer to home.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Separate gluten-free 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
Other Characteristics
- Good for kids
- Good for lunch
- Good for takeout
- Offers online ordering
Review
Loved being able to eat here as a family! We had cheese ravioli and a seafood pasta bake along with toasted bread with garlic butter. it was tasty and our child who has Celiac loved the ravioli and had no adverse reaction. One of the owners told us she also has Celiac so she understood our concerns and checked with us afterward to ensure everything was ok. We felt safe eating there.
They have numerous options on their gluten free menu (ask for a menu when you arrive)! It's rare to be able to dine out and have so many choices making it hard to decide which to try. :)
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Safety Feature Ratings
- Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
- Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
Quality & Quantity
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
Other Characteristics
- Good for kids
- Good for lunch
Review
This place is amazing!! We are a family of 13 with many celiac and dairy allergies. I am celiac with dairy, corn, soy and canola allergies. They have a dedicated GF kitchen and ingredients are color coded for specific allergens. Kevin our server was very knowledgeable and made us feel right at home. Martha the owner came to our table to make sure they had all the allergy information and to explain her 14 yrs. of experience with food and allergies. She made us feel very comfortable eating there. The food was amazing!!!!!!! Her homemade marinara sauce is excellent. There was bread, pasta, meatballs, seafood. The GF/allergy menu was impressive and Martha did not have any problems adapting for my list. I don’t eat out because most of the time it’s not worth the risk or the lack of flavor, but Martha knows her stuff. Not one complaint from our party of 13. Again the food was amazing!!!!!! Martha was so warm and inviting we really had a great time and will definitely be back.
5 Stars for sure 🤩
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Safety Feature Ratings
- Completely dedicated gluten-free kitchen
- 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
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Separate gluten-free 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
Other Characteristics
- Good for dairy-free
- Good for kids
- Good for lunch
- Good for takeout
- Good selection of healthy options
- Good vegan options
- Good with other allergies
- Offers delivery
- Offers outdoor seating
Review
Excellent service and good food! We are driving through Springfield and stopped for dinner because of the positive reviews. We got there at 8:30 and they close at 9:00 but they were kind enough to seat us. They have a separate gluten free menu that has much to choose from. We ordered GF bread service and I was a little surprised to get toasted sandwich bread, however, it was delicious with the oil, parm, seasoning mix. The dinner salad and dressing is AMAZING. I had to order another one. From the GF menu I ordered the penne Rosa, the waiter profusely apologized when he brought me the ravioli Rosa. I said no worries and ate it. It was a happy mistake. My son ordered spaghetti marinara with add-on chicken and sausage. The rest of the family ordered from the regular menu. While we were there the waiter told us that the chef has everything color coded and labeled as well as a separate work space for GF. Highly recommend!!!!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Separate gluten-free menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Some
Review
Coming in from out of town can be rough for our daughter who is Celiac and will get sick from the smallest amount of gluten. I love that this place has a completely separate menu for gluten free people. Also there is plenty to choose from. It’s rare that we find a place that completely gets it. The wait staff was very friendly and love that the place holds only about 50 people so the attention to the food & customers are remarkable. 10/10 for us!!!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Somewhat
Quality & Quantity
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
Review
Was impressed with the amount of GF options! All items were amazing! Loved the GF penne pasta Parmesan cheese crisps with the goat cheese appetizer! Will definitely go back and bring friends.
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Separate gluten-free 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
Other Characteristics
- Good for kids
- Good for lunch
- Good for takeout
Review
They no longer have the Reuben gluten free. She actually had to get the gluten free menu out of the trash so take that for what it’s worth....I wouldn’t really recommend this place. Other places in town are better for sure.
If you want to eat here, I am sure their pasta is good.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Somewhat
Quality & Quantity
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?
— Average
Review
We had 4 celiac in our group and were beyond pleased. The staff was very knowledgeable and used dedicated space. We had a Reuben, ravioli rosa, chicken Alfredo, and the spinach ravioli. It was all delicious. Great place to eat!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Safety Feature Ratings
- Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
- 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?
— Separate gluten-free 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
Review
Love the owner and chef! Best gluten free food
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
Review
Fantastic Alfredo sauce and am looking forward to trying every other entree on their GF menu. Very knowledgeable about GF and they offer GF bread with the pasta. Don't miss this place!
Review
The owner came out and spoke to us — after we ordered. She was very knowledgeable and said that it’s not hard to provide for gf people. All their gf kitchen equipment is purple so kitchen staff knows it is specifically for gf food.
We ate here for lunch and my daughter with celiac loved their gf cheese ravioli. The lunch portion is a bit small for an active teenager. They also provided gf bread on a separate plate with its own butter.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— 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
Quality & Quantity
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
Review
Ate at Cafe Basilico tonight for the first time. I was so impressed!!! Extensive gf menu and they have a dedicated space so it is also celiac safe. I had the goat cheese plate, seafood bake, and gluten free bread. I would highly recommend, go check them out!!
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