Review of Cucciolo Osteria Durham

Wow!!! I am still drooling after the pasta carbonara. I have never had it so perfectly prepared. I’m exquisitely sensitive to gf & hubs can eat anything. We have a gf house except for beer or if there is a potluck and people bring Muggle food. He loves to cook and has been delving into gf since 2009 . He gets frustrated when all I get served is a vegan cauliflower steak or steamed veggies when gf is not that hard. All that to say that as a Muggle he said the pasta was insanely good as was the gf breading on the butter chicken (not the Indian version!). We couldn’t resist the flourless chocolate torte and vanilla gelato for dessert. All just fantastic! There was no gf bread but the baked cheese appetizer with pesto was delicious with a fork! The menu has markings for GF and AGF (available gf), for DF and ADF, V and AV, and I believe nuts and fish allergies as well (forgot to take a picture!) - a scheduling note! He looked on Open Table via the website and there were no openings until during the DPAC show we were attending. He called Thursday evening but no answer so left a voicemail. Then late afternoon on Friday he got a text via Open Table confirming our 5:30 reservation! There were available tables for most of the time we were there so don’t give up if OT doesn’t have something! We were sat at a bar height private table for two of which there were several so because my back gets bad I’ll ask for a regular table if available next time. It’s the only thing I would change… except maybe taking home some carbonara!!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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 dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Reservations recommended