Review of Luigi's

This restaurant’s website states that they had Gf crusts prepared off site, combined with reviews here, I walked in feeling confident.

That feelings didn’t last long. The server had no idea what gluten was. She thought the Gf pizza crust was made on site, so we were about to leave, but she went back to ask. She said they said it was prepared elsewhere.

They offer a Gf crust and a separate cauliflower crust on their website, but I was only offered the cauliflower one. My server couldn’t answer basic questions because the info about Gf food was on the website, not the menu. I had to show her.

I asked her to put a large allergy alert for gluten on the order. I get celiac isn’t an allergy, but it gets their attention.

The chef came out to ask me what I was allergic to. I said I have an autoimmune disease and react to gluten. He said, “ok, but what’s in that?” I realized he didn’t know what gluten was at a restaurant that advertises gluten free. Yikes.

I told him primarily, wheat, barely and rye. To be honest we should have left but it was my only local option and I was hungry. I was shaking from anxiety by the time my food came.

I did what I always do at questionable locations. I ate a tiny bit of food, chewed really well and drank a lot of water, in case it all came back up.

The good news is that I did not get sick but I absolutely would not call this place celiac friendly, since no one really knew what gluten was.

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

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers outdoor seating