LAVO Italian Restaurant

Had a gluten free pizza. It was pretty good pizza. The waitress said they are prepared in a separate area. All but two pasts dishes can be made gluten free as well. Did not get sick.

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

— 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?

— Most/All

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

— Good

Great restaurant. Reasonable gf choices from the main menu. Knowledgeable staff who confirmed my requirements and were very helpful communicating with the kitchen to avoid cross contamination. Would recommend

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

— 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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

I ate here twice on my visit to SD. They have a good happy hour that goes until 630 on weekdays (not sure about weekends). Had GF crust for the Angry Maria pizza for only $10 (no upcharge to HH price for GF crust), but got charged $12 to add sausage to my pizza, so be careful about that. Bartender did have to check to make sure they had GF crust in stock when I ordered. Pizza was delicious, a little spicy. Second visit, the waiter asked upfront if there were any food allergies when we arrived. I had the mushroom/truffle pasta with GF penne, and side of asparagus. Both were delicious! Finished with the choc hazelnut budino for dessert. Did not get sick at all from either visit. Would definitely return.

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

— 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

I explained in detail to the manager and my server that my meal must be gluten free. I ordered a filet mignon which is simple to prepare gluten free. Unfortunately it was cross contaminated. When the manager went back to the kitchen to inquire, turns out my steak was cooked in the same oven as the bread.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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?

— Some

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

— Good

Delicious. I had a GF pasta subbed in for the rigatoni alla nonna. Best pasta I’ve had for a while. I’ve felt a little sick after our trip to SD, but it feels more like I ate too much sausage/bacon, lemonade, and wine than that I got glutened. Usually I can tell the difference. Nonetheless this is not dedicated GF but the server said they cook the pasta in a separate pot from the regular pasta. Great location in the gaslamp quarter as well.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)

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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good vegetarian options

While staying in San Diego I ate here twice. Highly recommend. They took allergies so seriously, the manager came out. I got the pasta which was cooked in a separate pot dedicated for GF. So many options to here.

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

— 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

Only open 2 months but this is one of multiple locations- we were surprised to find gf pizza and pasta. Both were incredible! We tried the margarita pizza and the angry Maria pizza. We also ordered the gf penne alla vodka. Every bite was amazing. The pasta was some of the best I’ve ever had. Waitress was very kind and knowledgeable. No reaction!

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

— 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