Review of Cinque Terre Ristorante

UPDATE: My family lives close by so we’re regulars at this point. I wanted to add after chatting with one of our repeat servers that one of the cooks is Celiac, so they are not only first-hand knowledgeable here, but they take gluten intolerance and Celiac Disease SERIOUSLY.

Original Review: Cinque Terre is authentic Italian food and has been consistently delicious and safe.

The chef (the one I’ve most often encountered) can be kind of a stinker when it comes to alterations to his dishes, however, he is stringent when it comes to food allergies and Celiac; and I’ve been able to try several different dishes for lunch and dinner because of this.

Outside of their homemade pizzas and a couple other items, most plates can be made Celiac safe. They use Manini’s pasta in a designated GF pot and fresh water for their pasta dishes, and are overall clean and cautious.

Even their bartenders (mixed drinks available for dinner only) are knowledgeable about Celiac, and they offer liquor alternatives to some unsafe recipes for us super-sensitive Celiacs.

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
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good vegan options
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended