La V

3 recent ratings
$$ • Vietnamese Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Pasta
441 Central Ave
St. Petersburg, FL 33701

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If you are an actual celiac, be careful. You can have a good (but limited meal), but the service staff and kitchen don't seem to share the same info about what gluten is. I've been here once before, but my second time was very concerning. They insisted a transparent liquid was their "home-made" gluten free soy sauce (my husband tasted it and said it was definitely not anything like tamari or soy sauce). When asked about the other sauces they served (knowing I asked for gf) described things as "probably gluten free", even when asked about strict guidelines for health reasons. They even served the sauces in the same bowl as ones they stated have gluten, and didn't seem to understand the conflict, even after positive communication about gf needs. Bottom line, kitchen doesn't seem to care and while service seems to be good, they aren't educated or trained what gluten actually is so they cannot accommodate well. Sorry to say, I would NOT recommend for celiacs.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

Updated 7 months ago read full review

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Safety


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

— Somewhat

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

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Other Characteristics
  • Good for lunch
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Disappointing whenever you get ‘glutened’ but it does happen. I guess I was surprised as my favorite Vietnamese restaurant at home has tons of options and I’ve never gotten sick there. Here they really only had a couple options that seemed decent. (There were options where you could request the meat / veg steamed without the sauce…who wants steamed meat/veg w/o sauce? I had the fresh rolls and pho…I think the pho did it. Bumps showed up on my tongue just after eating and the gurgly guts showed up shortly thereafter followed by the dash to the restroom. I went there at lunch, I’m still dashing to the restroom. Hoping this will pass. 🙁 I won’t be back.

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?

— Not Much

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

— Poor

Updated 2 years ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Allergen List
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pasta

Categories

  • Asian
  • Bar
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Restaurant
  • Vietnamese

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Staff was knowledgeable. Had the shrimp salad with kimchi as recommended on the menu. It was delicious!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Love that they are knowledgeable about gluten free. Not to mention, their pho is next level delicious!

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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they'll accommodate with a gf sauce on pretty much any dish - just ask

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Amazing and full of great flavor

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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