Review of Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano

Based on the food only this restaurant is 5 stars. They bring gluten-free rolls out when you sit down and there are many options for gluten free Italian food such as pasta, pizza, and meats. I got the four cheese penne with chicken and it was amazing. This dish also came out marked for an allergy. The food is really great, but the restaurant experience itself was a little disappointing. We had previously ate here two years before (during Covid) so it wasn’t as busy as usual and the experience was great. This time was a little different. We checked in for our reservation 15 minutes early and didn’t get seated until 20 minutes after our reservation time. The waitstaff seemed really rushed and ended up getting our party’s non-allergy meal wrong. All in all it was a good meal and I would recommend this restaurant for the food. Just make sure to leave plenty of time for dinner since you may not be seated right around your reservation time.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• 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

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 Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies
• Reservations recommended