Kenny's Italian Kitchen

Had so much hope for a great, safe, Italian food spot since there were so many great comments. Unfortunately, for me not only did I get sick but the food wasn’t even good. The appetizer “bread” was a legitimate hamburger bun, honestly that was hilarious. The entre was the carbonara and mine did come out with spaghetti noodles (visual confirmation that they are gluten free) but sure enough, I’m as puffy as ever in my face today. Only tasty item we had was the meatballs, but again, if those were the culprit, I’d pass.

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

— Not at all

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?

— Poor

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

— Very

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

I was hit with gluten during my third visit to this restaurant. I spoke to the waiter to clearly identify my issues, which didn’t seem to make a difference. I think cross contamination is an issue.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

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

— Average

This was probably the best experience I have had since being told I have Celiac Disease. They are a safe restaurant with the option of making almost every dish GF. Also the meatballs can even be GF if you ask. We told our server my restrictions and he said that it was no problem they prep GF in a different area of the kitchen so there is no Cross contamination. Definitely Go here!!!! This is our new favorite spot.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

We were traveling in Dallas and found Kenny’s on the gf app. We loved the atmosphere of this place. It was packed on a Monday night which was a sign to us that it was going to be good. The waiter was knowledgeable about gluten and cross contamination but we did get served gluten-FULL entrees by a mistake in the kitchen. We were several bites into my husbands fettuccine carbonara and were exclaiming about how amazing it was when our waiter came and said how lucky were that they had fettuccini noodles as gf would usually be spaghetti noodles but they were out. At that point I looked down at my plate and said but these are spaghetti noodles. The look on our poor waiters face as it fell was as dismayed as ours. He took both dishes back to the kitchen and had them remade. They were still good but we can’t give more stars because we were served gluten and now have to pay the consequences of that while traveling which is extra not fun. They did comp our meal which was good of them to do and the manager came and talked with us. Everyone was very apologetic.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

The best gluten free Italian ive had. The staff is super careful and even warn the kitchen. My waitress even asked me if i was celiac! They also offer complimentary gluten free bread as an appetizer. The noodles are very well cooked! This place is a must go when in town. Definitely coming back here!

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

— Very

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

This place is a MUST stop when in town. The food is to die for and its the best service we have ever had anywhere. They can make almost anything gluten free.

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

— Very

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

OMG! My favorite gluten free restaurant in DFW (over Company and Origin). Have eaten here many many times with no issues (I am celiac). AMAZING FOOD! Do yourself a favor, skip the free GF bread they bring out, and get the GF garlic cheese bread instead (TO DIE FOR)! Also, do yourself a favor and reserve a GF lasagna 48 hours in advance, you will thank me! I always regret when I don't reserve a lasagna! HA HA! I am in love with this place! NEVER any issues!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

The food was absolutely delicious. I'm visiting the city but plan to go back again before I leave. The bread. BREAD!!! Was soft, fluffy. Mmmm The staff was great too. I ordered two half servings because I couldn't decide. The chicken scallopini was fantastic, a combination of flavors I've never had before. I also had the baked ziti which was good, not mind-blowing though. Most items on the menu are available gluten-free, but they don't have a totally separate menu.

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/All

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

— Excellent

AMAZING!!! Almost everything can be made gluten-free. Delicious! You can even do half of two different menu items and try more things. The mozzarella sticks are to die for!

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

— Very

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

Awesome experience. They brought me GF bread & I ordered GF Fettuccine Alfredo with blackened shrimp. Food was amazing & I felt like a normal person getting to have the foods I used to eat prior to celiac without having to do a lot of explaining. I recommend!

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

— Very

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

My daughter is celiac, she had a great experience. Waiter very knowledgeable. Made reservations and made them aware of needing gluten free. Everyone was aware! We will definitely go back.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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
• 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

Waitress was very knowledgeable about what could be made gluten free. Food was amazing!

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Love Kenny’s. Most things can be made gf/df. I love the bolognese. They have gf bread, it’s not great but it’s something! I’ve eaten here 3 times with no problems. The staff is super nice and knowledgeable. I recommend

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

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 for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

The food was great. My husband was able to eat bread with the meal…which is something he never gets to do. He really enjoyed the gluten-free spaghetti.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 lunch
• Good for soy-free
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies

Most of the menu can be made gluten free. Gluten free bread was offered as well. We ordered the mozzarella sticks, chicken parm and veal piccata. Everything was delicious.

For dessert we shared a spumoni, which is ice cream (pistachio, vanilla, cherry).

Staff is knowledgeable. Awesome service.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

OMG this place is amazing. Can make most things gluten free. Even have GF bread and breadcrumbs so can have chicken Parmesan or eggplant or whatever. Exceptional flavor and service. Yum. We will be back

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

— Very

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

Absolutely delicious meal! Gluten free bread for the table (what a treat!) and almost every dish can be made gf except a couple.

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

— Very

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

absolutely amazing staff! our waiter was so kind and accommodating to my family’s allergies. my sister is allergic to corn as well as gluten and the chef let us bring in a box of sealed pasta from our house just so they could feed her too! the food is fantastic! by far some of the best itialian food i’ve ever had!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• 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/All

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended

Absolutely amazing Italian food! The service was outstanding! I have gluten allergies extremely bad, and you can eat almost everything on the menu with a few exceptions. The prepare it in a separate area so no cross contamination. They even have gluten free croutons and bread. Wonderful dinner🍷🍷

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

— Very

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

Not much more to add from other reviews. This spot is amazing!! Truly gf Italian is hard to come by - and it’s SO good!

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

— Very

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?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Their food is amazing, serving staff is amazing but their accessibility (I am in a wheelchair 98% of the time unfortunately) can leave something to be desired to on my last visit though I have talked with management and hope they change it. I would highly recommend their gluten free fried cheese sticks! I’m addicted and get my own order when I come that all mine!

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• 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 dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended

The staff is very knowledgeable, the service is excellent, and the food is amazing! Although it may be pricey, it is totally worth it. This is one of my favorite restaurants in DFW.

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/All

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

— Excellent

Oh Man! This place was amazing! Super celiac educated and friendly! Between the GF mozzarella sticks and house bread, to a majority of options being able to be made GF safe it was AMAZING. Our waiter kept smiling because of how excited I was, she completely understood and was supportive! I cannot recommend enough

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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 selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies
• Reservations recommended

Amazing experience and so happy with all of the options available to those with Celiac's!

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

My husband and teenage daughter were traveling into Dallas from Colorado for a soccer tournament and I was researching food options and came across Kenny’s.

My daughter has several allergies (Gluten/Dairy/Soy/Shellfish), so as you can imagine, eating, while traveling, can be quite difficult for her/us.

I emailed Elizabeth Mardeda, Managing Partner, at Kenny’s, to find out if there was anything on their menu that may accommodate her restrictions.

Not only was Liz willing to go above and beyond to accommodate our families needs, but she was also so sweet! Kenny’s was willing to make a special batch of Gluten Free meatballs, create a salad specifically to her liking, and Liz even went to the local grocery store to purchase the special Gluten/dairy/soy free Ranch dressing my daughter loves to have with her Salads!! She said she “loves seeing great Mom's going above and beyond for their children!”

Liz, you can’t imagine what this meant for our family. The burden and anxiety of food allergies, especially while traveling out of state, can make any trip stressful. However, because of you, not only did my daughter have an AMAZING meal (she said it was the BEST, EVER!!), but you made our trip to Dallas an unforgettable one!! Thank you!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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

We went this past weekend for the first time. Service was excellent, and their staff is knowledgeable about Celiac. They have safety procedures in place to avoid cross-contamination, including dedicated kitchen space. They can make most items gluten free including their meatballs and chicken parm. Highly recommend.

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

— Very

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

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

• Offers outdoor seating

The best place ever, my son has celiac so we always look for restaurants, he loves Kenny’s Burger but now we decided to check Kenny’s Pizza which was simply excellent, we tried: BBQ pizza, Vegetable Pizza, Classic Pizza, GF Meatballs pasta, ice cream and brownies. Everything was delicious and we kept asking ourselves if it GF but as my son had no gluten reaction and he is a very sensitive celiac boy we declared the place as The Best GF Family Restaurant we have ever been. Thank you Kenny’s pizza for doing all this efforts for celiac people

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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 kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery

Excellent service and flavor! We were well taken care of and oh my goodness - the garlic bread!

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?

— Some

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 with other allergies

Very good. Have apps and deserts as well. Separate kitchen space. Knowledgeable staff. Happy we found this place.

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

— Very

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?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 lunch
• Good with other allergies

This was an amazing experience! We called ahead to check on food safety. They answered all our questions and made us feel soooo welcome. They even marked it on the reservation so that the waiter knew before we even got there. The manager came to the table to make sure we felt comfortable. The food was AMAZING. Try the gluten free brownie. They brought gluten free bread to the table. This will now be a go to place for us!!

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

— Very

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

Separate prep and cooking area for Gluten free items. All GF items are also considered Celiac safe. Ordered Cesar salad with GF croutons, eggplant parmesan, garlic bread, pasta bolenese.

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/All

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

— Good

Awesome Food that actually tastes Italian!!! Nice restaurant in a good area of town! The manager is very considerate and makes sure you are safe. They even offer complimentary glutenfree bread. The pasta was awesome! This is a diamond! We are real sensitive wheb it comes to Celiac and it's safe to say we had no reaction!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

THIS WAS THE MOST AMAZING GF DINING EXPERIENCE!!! Italian food is a hard one to pull off GF. Most of the time your options are ....salad. BUT KENNYS they can make any dish GF (except ravioli, lasagna, and gnocchi since it has a wheat batter put on, big sad) But the staff was so helpful and understanding and even brought out a separate loaf of GF bread for me with the oil and vinegar! So no they don’t have a separate menu but only the three items listed above are off limits. And the GF penne I had (instead of the gnocchi) was spectacular! It was not gummy or chewy like some GF pasta. It was absolutely perfect and we will definitely be back in future

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

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Service and food were excellent. The waiter was very helpful. I had my own loaf of gluten free bread. He also gave me a separate dipping sauce so as not to cross-contaminate with others at the table. I ordered bruschetta and veal piccata with pasta. All delicious!!

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

— Very

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

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?

— 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-contamination?

— 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

Great service and very accommodating. Wait staff was extremely helpful and made sure they were getting it “right.” I recommend the midnight meatballs.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

If I could give them ten stars I would. They had gluten free garlic bread and bruschetta. They had gluten egg plant Parmesan and spaghetti. It was amazing!!! So many delicious options. And Angela was an awesome server. Will be back for sure. Highly recommend.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Amazing place, lots of gluten free options, even brought gluten free bread to our table. I’m very sensitive and didn’t get sick!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

We have eaten here two nights in a row and tried a number of different dishes. Not only was the service amazing (ask for Taylor) but almost the whole menu can be be made gluten free with separate prep space. I highly recommend this place if you are in the area.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

So many amazing GF options here. I had the shrimp scampi with GF angel hair pasta. The Grey Goose martinis are served at 28 degrees. The Bellini martini was so good! This restaurant is now on my top ten list of restaurants. Highly recommend it!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Been there many times. Very knowledgeable about gluten. Food is excellent.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

All I can say is mozzarella sticks that are gf and free from cross contamination!!!!!!!!!!!! The server was knowledgeable and they had many options to choose from. This is my go to Italian place.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Most of their menu can be made GF. I ordered spaghetti and meatballs for my daughter and she LOVED it! They also brought her a GF loaf of bread for starter.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

One of my favorite places to eat! They accommodate very well to gluten free needs.

Will make anything gluten free and even lasagna or ravioli with 24 hour notice. They even had GF bread for an appetizer.

Love this place! The staff/kitchen are knowledgeable. I emailed before hand and here’s what they said about their kitchen practices:

“All of our menu items can be modified to accommodate gluten free restrictions. Our gluten free pizzas are prepared in the same oven as our regular pizzas, but we use a specific tray for all gluten free pizzas to ensure the separation from all possibly contaminated surfaces inside the oven. All other dishes can be prepared in our separate prep kitchen. All fried options, when prepared gluten free, will be sauteed. Our kitchen staff is fully trained to adhere to all allergy standards. They routinely wash their hands & change their gloves to ensure there will be no cross contamination when preparing allergy sensitive meals. “

I recommend the mozzarella sticks and chicken parmigiana!

Wide selection of gluten free dishes including pasta. They will even prepare gluten free lasagna with one day notice. Gluten free bread too. I had the yummy pasta carbonara and chicken parmigiana. Delicious for celiacs and those that can consume gluten too!

Celiac friendly?

Yes