DePalma's Italian Cafe

The gluten free menu was awesome. They even have gf dessert. I got the pizza & it was great. Our waiter was also knowledgeable about it, and the whole experience just made me feel like I wasn’t being difficult. I really appreciated it.

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

— Very

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

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

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

— Very

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

I called to ask about GF options and cross contamination. I was told by 2 different locations in Athens that this local chain uses “gluten free” more as a marketing buzz word than as a culinary discipline. I was emphatically told that people with Celiac should not attempt to eat there, so l took their advice and stayed away.

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

— Not at all

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

I called ahead & was told gluten free, celiac safe pasta is an option. When we arrived, I spoke with a manager who told me it would require a long wait to boil a non-contaminated pot of water for the gf pasta. She put the order in right away & it came out with the rest of our large group’s meals. Spaghetti with marinara & a house salad. The manager & server were knowledgeable about Celiac precautions & options. My highly sensitive Celiac daughter enjoyed her meal without any negative reactions. A safe option for big group dining near the Classic Center.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Overall their gluten free pasta seems safe. I have ordered it many times, asked for it to be cooked in a new pot with new water, and every time I have felt fine after eating it. I am not sure, however, about the pizza. I will have to give it try. As for the cost of it... make sure to bring plenty of money because these meals aren’t cheap.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Waiter was quite unsure of what gluten was but was completely fine with going back and asking the chef if certain items were safe. They were out of gluten free pasta when I went but I got the stuffed mushrooms with no breadcrumbs and a pizza and they were delicious.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Please don't eat here if you are Celiac. They cannot serve you if you have gluten allergies or are Celiac.

Celiac friendly?

No

Make sure you tell them you have an actual gluten allergy and they will make your gluten free pasta in a fresh pot. Lots of entree options.

Didn't eat here-called to check on gf options and they don't even offer gf pasta. They do have salads and risotto but not a huge gf menu as has been posted online in the past so not sure why they are rated so highly on here still

Celiac friendly?

No

Great food. Very accommodating. Diverse menu with many gluten-free options.

Celiac friendly?

Yes