Grandma's Grotto

We have been customers for years, but after their recent move, the customer service has taken a nosedive. They tried to get us to pay in person after ordering and paying online. After our order was missing an item, I tried calling, leaving a voicemail, Facebook message, and Facebook comment, and they ignored me and deleted my request for assistance. What a shame after the hit restaurants have taken.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

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

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Offers online ordering

The owner was super helpful and everything is Certified Gluten free. I had a incredible cheese. They have to die for Italian Cookies

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

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-contamination?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers online ordering

Wow. So amazing. I can’t wait to go back. I got cheesesteak and a cannoli, both of which I haven’t had in 13 years.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers online ordering

I’ve been going to grandmas for years, they’re desserts are great and there’s so many options. The owner and his family are so nice and friendly and also care a lot about their celiac customers. I also love being able to eat fried foods which is impossible basically anywhere else

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

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

— Excellent

All their bakery items are gluten free! And delicious! They have GF pasta meals and pizza. Authentic Italian. Not over seasoned, but just pure honest flavor. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. They will soon start shipping too!

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

— Very

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

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering

We eat here all of the time! I’m celiac and extremely sensitive to cross contamination and have never had a bad experience. Their bread is decent and fluffy, which is refreshing. Everything they offer on their menu is either gluten free or can be modified. Their baked goods are a bit dry (to be fair, italian cookies tend to be on the dryer side and I’ve never been a big fan). Every baked good they offer is gluten free. You can even buy their flour mix. I believe the only gluten items on their menu is regular pizza, hoagie rolls, and breading on various dishes. It feels like gluten free is the default here, which is majorly refreshing, especially in this area. Everything is tasty and the customer service is excellent. They’re a family owned business. This place and their gf offerings impress.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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

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

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for takeout
• Offers online ordering

I love this place. Gluten free Italian cuisine with all items available in gluten free plus all gluten free bakery.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

Very extensive gluten free menu with strict precautions. I have been going there for years since being diagnosed. Looks like they have a new location (with drive through) ... 2700 Easton Rd willow grove 19090

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

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

— Good

Great pizza, lots of options and tasty crust. Never had an issue.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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

— 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?

— Most

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

— Excellent

Amazing food friendly atmosphere.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Chicken finger salad and fries. Was just happy to have “safe” fries for the first time in a long time. Atmosphere not great.

Updated review: As far as I know, I have not had ill effects from eating here; however, I will not be back. I was there the other day and super excited to get gf treats after eating. I watched my waitress grab someone else's food with bare hands (bread loaves, cookies, etc.). The other customer also asked to double check if it was all gf and the waitress said it is. The waitress then went to put gloves on for my desserts, while touching the outsides of the gloves anyway... I said I was too full and changed my mind. The owner was standing right behind her as she did this and I was surprised the other customer and the owner said nothing.

Previous review: This place had great mozzarella sticks, chicken parm, and a whole bunch of delicious desserts!

Celiac friendly?

No

This place is amazing. ALL baked goods are gluten free and delicious! GF calamari and eggplant parm (which can be served without the cheese and is still amazing!) are my favorites!! Garlic bread is really good too.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This authentic Italian restaurant offers the entire menu gluten-free and has an all gluten-free bakery. It is an absolutely phenomenal place where you will feel welcome and free to eat whatever you have a taste for.

This place is AWESOME. HUGE gluten free menu and for all those Celiac's out there they have dedicated mother fn fryers y'all . And they have 2 entire dessert counters FULL of gf desserts. I just hate that they aren't closer to center City. PLEASE COME TO WEST OR SOUTH PHILLY. We need you over here!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

BYOB Restuarant and huge Gluten Free Bakery! Call ahead for large parties and or large orders.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

OMG!!! THE FOOD WAS SO GOOD!!!! My husband ordered a regular pizza (said it tasted even BETTER on the second day) and I got linguine in clam sauce. I haven't had it in YEARS and thanks to Grandma's Grotto...I had no pains. And the desserts (ALL gluten free!)? I came home with almost $10 of goodies! The best thing? The strawberries and cream cupcake. I'm still dreaming about it. Ha! We'll definitely be back soon

Very good. When you walk in they ask if anyone would like a gluten free menu. Good start. Then they bring out GF toasty bread for gf people (with ice cold butter unfortunately). I got the very tasty chicken parm and if you ask they will give you a different sauce on your pasta (so I could try something else). I tasted the GF cannoli whose shell was more of an anise cookie, but it wasn’t bad and the filling was pretty good.

I have never had a bad meal here! Pasta is always fantastic, and pizza is very good as well! Desserts are AMAZING, and so many different gluten free options. I always bring home leftovers, and I recommend to anyone with Celiac Disease!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

If you love Italian and you are celiac, look no further. They make all the favorites and it's all gluten free. They know what they are doing with zero chances of cross contamination. I love everything but I highly recommend the mozzarella sticks, chicken parm, and raviolis. BYOB and friendly owners. Little $ but it 100% worth it!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Cheesy garlic bread, large bakery selection, pizza, meatballs, lasagna, raviolis, friendly people and delicious food!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They have a full menu. Make their own flour, breadcrumbs, fryer, and all the baked goods are ALL gluten free.

This place is amazing.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Everything is amazing and staff super knowledgeable!! We go every time we are in the area!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Kind of expensive. The mozzarella sticks were delicious. We also got a cheesesteak pizza, which the crust was pretty good but the sauce & steak had ZERO flavor. Definitely celiac friendly, but again... the flavor just wasn’t there.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Food was delicious and my husband loved it. They get 4 stars for being knowledgeable and having tasty food that was Celiac friendly. I ordered penne with chicken and vodka sauce. The sauce was delicious but resembled Mac n cheese more than vodka sauce. My husband had veal parmesan and said it was probably the best he haf. I'm glad they offer baked goods but they were gritty and hard. Needs work.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I ordered from the GF menu but still felt sick afterwards. Staff was knowledgeable but did not deliver this time.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Always delicious and a fully GF bakery :)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This place is amazing for those with celiac! They have a large gluten free menu which is very unusual to find! All of their pasta dishes are really good! I highly recommend the chicken Parmesan! I have eaten here many times and never got sick.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

First time here and wasn’t disappointed!! From the door they ask if you need a gf menu. French fries, mozz sticks, pasta and pizza!! I had a little bit of it all and everything was fantastic!! No issues and happy to be able to eat with my family

Food is amazing, and SO many options. I will be back to try more things!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

they greeted us as we walked in asking if we wanted a gf menu. all of the desserts are gf. great people, amazing food.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This place is absolutely amazing. I had to double check that my pasta was gluten free, it was that good. Definitely check it out.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Extensive gf menu. Mozzarella sticks!!, fresh bread, many desserts in addition to all of the entrees. Family owned. Quick service. Love this place. BYOB.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Very knowledgable about Celiac Disease! All Gluten free items are made in a separate area of the kitchen, they have designated fryers. All bake goods are gluten free. They make their own gluten free bread, bread crumbs and croutons. They are certified Gluten-free and have many menu options. All gluten free means are served on a square plate, so remember when celebrating with a large party circle plates are not friendly for gluten free. Make sure waitress and waiters know who is gluten free. We had the most delicious gluten free pizza today. Definitely worth the time and drive. Old World Italian being gluten free awareness!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Very friendly staff, separate prep area for the gluten-free pizza and other menu items, and no wheat based flour anywhere. This is the perfect place for celiac friendly pizza.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

We have visited a couple times and never had an issue. We visited this week and I got sick after. I'm assuming someone didn't pay attention in the kitchen and I got cross contaminated. I know it's a chance anywhere but wanted to share since they are usually so good about it. Unfortunately they've lost a customer in my family to it.

Celiac friendly?

No

Love this place. I had the pizza which was phenomenal. All of their desserts are gluten free which is pretty awesome. Rare find!!!

I had to update my review because I had initially ordered take out but I are there Saturday night. Food is still great and extensive menu. However the service was terrible. I will not eat in again, but will definitely continue getting take out.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

AMAZING! I've been here tons of times. The food is amazing with a very large slection, the staff is very nice and they definitely know about celiac, and all the desserts are gf!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

It's amazing that they have so many gf options and the baked goods are great. But we've been there twice and the food is just OK and the service has been terrible - really long waits, forgetting things like salads, wrong items bought. Thankfully there are an increasing array of gf options out there so Grandma's needs to pick up their game.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

AMAZING food, & service! All baked goods are homemade and gluten free! Extensive, three page gluten free menu! Prices reasonable. Great atmosphere, Italian music playing quietly, very nice experience!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Huge GF menu and delicious food. Very nice GF bakery. Wonderful, friendly staff.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

the largest menu ever! Great Italian food and gluten free too.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

AMAZING! Full GF menu! Had GF lasagna with garlic bread and baked desserts. Couldn't be any better!!

It was great eating Italian food again. Good food, and plenty of gluten free options.

Stopped in due to the reviews online about the bakery. There were minimal bakery items which were GF, some good some not so good. The mozzarella sticks were very thick with the GF breading and the pizza was a frozen dough that was comparable to carnival pizza. I wouldn't go back. The owner was very nice though which makes it a shame.

Excellent food, tons of options. All desserts are gf. We wanted to order everything!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

First place I have been to with an extensive gluten free menu. I have only been gluten free for a short period of time and the owner answered all of questions, and made me feel very comfortable!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This place is amazing!! All baked goods are gluten free and delicious. Chicken parmesan and garlic bread is amazing. I travel for work and stop in every time I come!! If I could give 10 stars I would! I have celiac also and never have gotten sick from eating here!

Celiac friendly?

Yes