Cortese Restaurant

The restaurant itself was pretty good. My friend is celiac and asked for the gluten free pasta. She noticed there were two noodles on her pasta that were not gluten free, which I implied that her pasta may have been cooked with old pasta water from other pasta. Not the safest place for people with celiac.

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

— Not 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?

— Good

Knowledgeable and helpful

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Love their food, especially their tomato sauce! Our waitress let us know the gluten free options, including the gluten-free pasta. She was knowledgeable about how the food was prepared.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 is one of my few go to restaurants. I have loved the food since I was in my 20’s (I’m now 48) and have been able to eat there both pre and post celiac diagnosis. I always tell them my meal is GF and I warn them I’ll ask when it comes out. I have been served once something that we realized wasn’t the GF version but was saved by doing this. I have never gotten sick from eating there. The staff is super friendly and they remember us when we come in. The owners are attentive and care about the food served. Make sure you double check your food but I do that everywhere unless it’s truly an all GF establishment. Also, this is the only place I’ve found GF veal Parmesan and it’s AMAZING! And no one ever knows if the prime rib Au jus is GF but it is. My daughter gets GF a pasta and they clean everything thoroughly and use a fresh and separate pot to make it in. She tried Alfredo last time and it was delicious. Enjoy!

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

— Somewhat

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended

Staff was not Knowledgeable about Celiac and my shrimp came out with crackers on the palate. They just said not to eat them, I told them why this isn’t safe, I still don’t think they understood.

Celiac friendly?

No

Amazing! Very accommodating!

GF PIZZA was promised as an upcoming option ...years ago - last time I was there, I asked & waitress says" No, no gluten free pizza but we are working on a wheat crust!"

Ummm...really?!

Celiac friendly?

No

Chicken alfredo was amazing!!! Pasta was good but they were out the other night. I had a baked potato which was delicious.

GF pasta was almost gummy/slimey. Not impressed by this restaurant that was a favorite of mine before having to eliminate gluten from my diet

GF pasta was not very good. I have had it before in other restaurants so I know that it can be good. Also there was an extra $3.50 charge.