La Smorfia
15 recent ratings
$$ • Italian Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Beer (Gluten-Reduced), Bread/Buns, Brownies, Dessert, Fries, Lasagna, Pasta, Pizza, Tiramisu
Safety Rating
14 ratings
As rated by the community
247 Cowley Rd
Oxford OX4 1XG, UK
From the owner
Here for a worry-free Gluten Free experience :)
On safety—Whole separate kitchen section with dedicated appliances/equipment - GF ingredients are also kept separate, so there is zero risk of cross contamination; also, a member of the owning family is coeliac, meaning we understand the issue and importance of all precautions: of course all the staff is thoroughly trained too
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Most Recent Reviews
Review
They have a different kitchen for glutenfree food and almost everything can be made glutenfree. Very enthusiastic en friendly staff. The food was delicious! Would definitely recommend!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Safety Feature Ratings
- Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
- Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
- Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
Quality & Quantity
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
Review
Above and beyond for celiac! Separate kitchen and whole menu can be GF with so many vegan options, too. We all enjoyed everything, including dessert!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
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
Review
A worry free gluten free italian eatery which has a seperate kitchen to prepare gluten free dishes. Server herself is ceoliac and have a complete understanding of gluten free. So lovely to so much choice on the mpney from lovely starters pasta pizza and desserts all gluten free without the worry.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
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
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Review
Lovely friendly family run restaurant. The daughter is coeliac so they understand the requirements of this specific gluten free diet and cook things separately. First time I’ve had deep fried calamari since my diagnosis in 2005! It tasted delicious as did everything we had. Great atmosphere and friendly staff too.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
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
Review
amazing!!!! Great service, wide range of vegetarian and gluten free food, separate kitchen which is perfect, a wide range of desserts too!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
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
Review
Separate kitchen for gluten free. The lasagna and pizzas are delicious, but my highlight are the gluten free cannolis, which are wrapped with a florentine in place of pastry. My gluten eating partner likes these more than regular cannolis, they are a truly exceptional treat!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Safety Feature Ratings
- Completely dedicated gluten-free kitchen
- 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
- Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free
Quality & Quantity
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
Review
Genuinely great food at this place. They take special care of coeliac needs, maintaining a dedicated gluten-free section in the kitchen and offering a variety of gluten-free options on the menu. They aim to make it a safe space and we certainly felt safe. It's worth noting that while not all pasta varieties is gluten-free, they make substitutions as needed. Food was excellent. The lasagna, in particular, was fantastic. The deserts were delicious. There were GF cannoli and cake on display that we didn't have room for. Something for Next time because We will return!
A dining choice that caters to gluten-free requirements without compromising on taste.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
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
Review
Amazing GF pasta! They’re designed for celiac as they have an entire separate part of the kitchen for gf!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
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
Review
Rebranded as Italian Restaurant “La Smorfia” in May 2023. No longer serves breakfast.
Source: https://www.facebook.com/HalleyCafeOxford/posts/pfbid028PGAYEVLJcpPo1Fk773rv92CaLhJz3QsTTxBHiCRwx2k4sU9KYLHEHV8ZpRyWbXdl
Page 5 on their new menu is gluten-free:
https://www.thefork.com/restaurant/la-smorfia-r746716/menu
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Separate gluten-free menu
Review
Great selection of sweet cakes and pizzas, knowledgeable staff. Perfect for coeliacs but all around great place to go out and my three non coeliacs friends praised their pizzas too.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
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
Review
Excellent cafe / Italian restaurant with big range of gluten and dairy free options, including cakes, pastries and pizza. Coeliac staff so very knowledgeable and helpful and coeliac safe, even for pizza. Highly recommend
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— 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
- Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free
Quality & Quantity
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
Other
Other Characteristics
- Good for dairy-free
- Good for dinner
- Good for lunch
- Good vegan options
- Good vegetarian options
- Good with other allergies
- Offers outdoor seating
Review
Separate preparation food for gluten free meals and lots of options that aren't usually available for coeliacs including Calamari and cannoli. The food itself is really nice and the staff in there are really friendly and happy to answer questions about the measures to avoid cross contamination.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— 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
Quality & Quantity
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
Other
Other Characteristics
- Good for breakfast/brunch
- Good for dinner
- Good for lunch
- Offers outdoor seating
Review
Exceptional range and separate prep area. Very delicious!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
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
Review
The owner’s daughter is celiac, so she’s made a big effort to provide a huge range of options.
I was amazed to see so many GF options of Italian and European pastries!
I only tried a chocolate croissant : need to go back for more.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
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
Review
Run by a coeliac Italian lady. Lots of options including desserts.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
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
Review
Amazing Italian family run cafe that does GF brunch / dinner options as well as a whole set of GF homemade cakes / desserts. I believe one of the owner’s daughters is Celiac (which is always a good sign!)
I believe GF pizzas are coming soon.
They even do a GF croissant!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
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
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