Leunig's Bistro & Cafe

The staff was VERY knowledgeable about cross contamination and GF in general. They were clear that they could NOT guarantee no cross contamination at all, but his dish was flagged. Menu was well labeled with a lot of GF choices. The waiter helped my son pick his pasta, and it was one of the best dishes my celiac son has ever had. No issues after.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

I eat here regularly and have not had any issues thus far. I have Nima tested on 3 different visits and didn’t detect gluten on any dish. I usually order the salmon but have also had the mussels, salad and oysters on the half shell.

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

— Very

Gluten free options marked on menu. The onion soup was great but the service was a bit slow.

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?

— Some

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

— Good

I enjoyed the Catavetti Carbonara. The server was knowledgeable about celiac disease and provided great advice on the menu. I felt very comfortable eating here.

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

Food was great. Staff was knowledgeable and nice. Menu had GF clearly marked.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

The duck poutine was amazing and they make the gravy gluten-free. The wait staff was very helpful and suggested ways to make different dishes compliant with my dietary restrictions. Couldn’t recommend this place enough.

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

— Somewhat

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

Sadly, I didn’t have a good experience here.

The waitress assured me that they take every precaution with Celiac and gluten free. She recommended the Chicken Carbonara. She said they had special GF pasta and she really likes it.

When the pasta came to the table, she was keen to show me the different shape of the pasta (thus assuring me it was GF) and right visible was a corkscrew normal noodle sticking out from the side of the pile. Ugh! She was mortified and said the chef was, too. They got me a new fresh dish - I was a bit scared to eat it, but I did and it had great flavor… only there was no chicken in it. Ugh. So they had to get me chicken.

It wasn’t a great time or a great birthday dinner. But the waitress was nice and comped my meal. I also didn’t get sick… but I definitely felt more like I was taking a risk than I’d have liked.

Also no dedicated fryer.

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

— Not at all

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?

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Offers outdoor seating

Delicious food and knowledgeable staff. I was a bit confused because the fries have the GF label but it says on the menu they don't have a separate fryer. My server explained they are GF but not celiac safe. So at least she knew the difference.

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

— 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?

— 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
• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Reservations recommended

Had a wonderful meal. Steak and salad delicious. Waitress knew about gf. Felt great no issues

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

The selection of Gluten free food at Leunigs is amazing! I have eaten there for years and never gotten sick. Just tell your server and they will take care of it. It is a great to feel like a ' normal' customer. Food, atmosphere and drinks all top notch!

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

I have to say I was highly disappointed. I picked this restaurant so I would be able to enjoy a night out with friends while on vacation. The waitress was very nice and informative about celiac and cross contamination. I wanted a steak-very plain just salt and pepper. She came back to tell me that the steaks were all pre seasoned with SOYSAUCE and I wasn’t able to have the steak. Meanwhile when I called the week prior the host on the phone told me everything would be ok and they are very accommodating with allergies and people with celiac disease. She told me because it was aSaturday night and they are closed on Sundays, they pre-marinated all the steaks ahead of time bc they needed them to all be used at the end of the night due to being closed on Sundays. I was crushed!!!!! How can a steak be gluten free if you soak it in soy sauce? She was awesome and was super honest which I appreciated bc if it wasn’t for her, I would have gotten so sick. She offered me salmon but unfortunately I don’t eat that. I had to get a salad. Very disappointing.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

Waitress was very familiar with Celiac vs. gluten free. She let me know how the kitchen staff would prepare my meal to keep me safe. She also recommended some of her favorite menu items. Friendly atmosphere and reminded me of Paris, France!

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

— 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

Staff very knowledgeable and made sure everything was safe of cross contamination. Also, GF menu and delicious!!!

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

— 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

Though the salmon was not listed as gluten free, they made it that way and provided a special gluten free topping on the side for me. VERY satisfied with the staffs knowledge and with the meal.

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?

— Good

Fantastic They have really delicious food and they are knowledgeable about gluten. I had only positive experiences. Their early bird special is amazing. The steak frites (I got it with a side salad cause the fries are glutenous) is great as is the tuna tataki and the salad Niceoise. Their crème brûle is fantastic. As is their soup au pistou :)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I haven’t gotten sick yet eating here. Only wish they had more gluten free vegan options. There’s usually only 1 meal I can order but it’s nice to at least have that. FYI the French fries are not gluten free as they share a fryer. They should know better not to have it on the gluten free menu.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Good selection and flavors on the GF menu. The server asked if I was celiac, intolerant, or choice.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Had a lovely meal out with several people. everyone enjoyed their food! They have a separate gluten free menu and knowledgeable staff. i had the Steak Frites and subbed mashed potatoes for the fries.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Incredible food and service. Have been here multiple times with no problems.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

amazing gulten free menu

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Three celiacs at my table. My daughter ordered the gluten free tuna. Came served with a wheat gnocchi in it. A single one! My daughter removed it and told the server. Server said she was sure it was fine seeing as how it was in the dish. My daughter said the gnocchi was in the regular menu dish not the gluten free. She returns 10 minutes later only to tell us what we already know. It's gluten. No replacement of the dish offered. We figured out this morning that they have to be using the same water for gluten free pasta that they are using for regular pasta. A little too late because they brought me a small dish of the pasta veggies and sauce and I am currently very sick and have definitely been glutened. I order a scallop dish off the regular menu minus the rice cake she says has bread crumbs. She says they will give me extra spinich. My 32$ plate comes out with 4 scallops and maybe 10 green beans. I asked where my spinich was and salad. She says it had something I couldn't eat so the can't serve it. Didn't come out to ask if I would like to change my order. Ended up the scallops were so salty they were inedible. Didn't eat my meal. Their gluten free menu looks great but the fries are cross contaminated and are all over the gf menu but are substituted with veggies. Why put them on? Tell me how you make duck confit poutine with out French fries. My son ordered a steak medium (it was beyond rare) it was suppose to come with fries. It came with about 10 green beans. We left paying for 2 of the 5 meals. Avoid this restaurant at all costs. They poisoned me on my birthday. Special.

Why isn't there a 0 on the rating scale?

Ordered a gluten free meal, was served flour coated fries and a wheat bun (my frisnd ordered the same meal without the allergy and our meals were identical.) I spoke with multiple staff members who "checked with the kitchen" and a manager (the worst of the crew), every single employee was defensive and dismissive. The manager was down right insulting and patronizing about the food allergy in general. He blamed ME and yelled at us to the point where we walked out of the restaurant.

Avoid. Avoid. Avoid.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Highly recommend. Gluten free bun is great. Tuna on pasta was full of perfectly cooked veggies and was gluten and dairy free. Omelettes are another delicious option. Extensive gluten free menu. Gluten free beer . No dedicated fryer so fries and taco shell could have cross contamination from oil but you can skip them or sub fries for mashed potatoes.

Not bad, a great place to bring people. Not a large menu but good food. Not sure you can count on them not to cross contaminate when they are busy but there aren't many places you can.

Has a gluten-free menu, but not everything on it is safe for celiacs (shared fryer), so order very carefully! My server seemed quite knowlegable.

Expensive but worth it, separate GF menu and delicious cocktails. GF bread that came with dinner was tasty, waitress and manager seemed knowledgeable.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

separate gf menu. good stuff!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Not impressed. The fried food is not gluten free - it says it right in the menu. Our meal arrived cold and was way over priced. Would not return.

Excellent GF menu!!

We love this restaurant. Good food, conscientious chef and staff.