Review of Hosteria Romana

The atmosphere here is sublime. A wonderful experience. Most menu items can be made with a cheap gf corn pasta that is not great but improved by excellent sauce! Wait staff is sassy and not knowledgeable: charming but you'll need to ask careful questions. The second time I ate here I had the bolognese and was just fine: the boiling water is separate for pasta. The FIRST time I ate here I made the mistake of ordering a dish finished in the cheese wheel. He assured me he'd "cleaned" it (haha!) with a rag and I laughed and decided to eat it anyway: because what a fun experience!! Of course, I was sick the next day. The cheese wheel is not safe for celiacs! Otherwise, the vibe and pasta sauces make this an excellent stop. The menu does not list options, but they're there. Note that the rissotto is not gluten free. :)

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

— Not very

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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?

— Some

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

— Good