Modena

22 ratings
$$$ • Italian Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Pasta
Safety Rating
18 ratings

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1199 H St NW Washington, DC 20005
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Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Great food. Focaccia was so light and fluffy we had to have the chef come out to confirm before eating it (and then ordering more to go).

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 2 weeks ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 3 weeks ago read full review

Celiac

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I ate here twice. I went back to eat here a second time. Very good food that looks and tastes normal and is delicious. They make their own GF pasta on a dedicated machine using a mix of different GF flours for different pastas ( gnocchi, papparadelle, tagliatelle, and 1 more). Food is delicious, and the GF modifications to the dishes are minimal and inconsequential. The majority of the menu is available GF. Cocktails are good too. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Quality & Quantity


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


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 4 weeks 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

  • Pasta

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Italian
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout

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Gluten-free Tiramisu
24 month prosciutto di parma
GF Focaccia
GF Tagliatelle Bolegnese
Beef Carpaccio
Tiramisu
Gluten free pasta with truffle
Gluten free tiramisu
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More Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


I had an absolutely delicious veal bolognese, and they brought out gluten-free bread for the table. Table. We had several other allergies in our party, and the waiter and chef took very good care of us. Us. Nobody got sick, had a wonderful time.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 4 weeks ago read full review

Celiac

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So, we went with a group of friends and did the tasting menu. Note: If you choose to do the tasting menu your WHOLE TABLE has to agree on doing it. The restaurant was very accommodating which made it a fun experience. The rest of the group were non-celiacs. The waiter assured us that it will be a fun filled, safe-eating night! And it was very much!! Note: It took a bit longer for the gluten-free focaccia. Plus there were only two rolls. Other than that, it was delicious! The steak for my entree was a little salty, but the flavor was wonderful! For desert, I had gluten-free tiramisu. IT WAS THE BEST!! I recommend this place if you are in the area. Yet expensive, but worth the experience.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 2 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Excellent experience all around! Place is very safe to eat at for those with Celiac disease. I sat at the bar and could see into the kitchen, which is large and seems very well organized.

I went earlier than peak hours, which is usually a safe move as kitchens are less overwhelmed and less prone to mistakes, and the chef wasn't too busy yet so we spoke quite a bit before and during the meal. He personally brought out the GF bread and discussed the menu, protocols and ingredients.

The bread was excellent. The carpaccio was phenomenonal and the star of the show. Great complimentary flavors in that dish. The bolegnese was very good. They have 3 or 4 homemade GF pastas (they do a chickpea flour pasta and at least one with a GF replacement flour, all with a dedicated GF pasta maker of course).

The tiramisu was also really good. It's GF, which is rare, and is sort of "deconstructed" with a coffee gelato.

Safety


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
Updated 6 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Such amazing homemade GF pasta that the only reason I felt comfortable is because my server stated GF multiple times when I ordered and again when he set the dish in front of me. Absolutely delicious lamb ragu. Highly recommend.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 10 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Amazing experience!

They don’t have a specifically gluten-free menu, but almost everything can be made safely gluten-free.

They are fully aware of cross contact, make their own gluten-free bread and gluten-free pasta fresh.

I had the heirloom, tomato salad, the lamb, Ragu, and then a divine gluten-free tiramisu.

Fantastic food, didn’t get sick, would definitely come back.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 10 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Incredible food!! The GF house made pasta is amazing. Our server wasn’t too knowledgeable about GF items or celiac - we had to remind him a few times, but the kitchen and manager were. Nothing on the menu is marked but almost everything can be made GF. The GF focaccia is great - make sure to ask for it before they bring bread to the table. We had the grilled octopus, fried artichoke (light almond flour breading, steak, scallops and squid ink pasta (gf version doesn’t have squid ink). I didn’t get sick.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 10 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Went there during a trip. They had gf pasta and a fair number of gf options.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


We had a fabulous meal here. I found the restaurant on this app, booked a reservation for the same night and I’m so glad I did. The restaurant was packed but the service was amazing. All waitstaff, busers, etc regularly checked in on us. The handmade pasta was amazing! I ordered the fettuccine dish and the gf noodles were like a wider version of fettuccine. My husband also thought it was good! The had gf focaccia that was so light and fluffy I had to check the regular bread to make sure it wasn’t the same! For dessert they had a gf tiramisu with gelato and they gave us complimentary gf almond cookies. Well worth it if you are in the DC area!

Updated 1 year ago read full review

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Review


Can’t rave enough about this place! The GF pasta and bread, wow! Amazing. So happy with all the offerings and waiter very aware of what was GF.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Very knowledgeable, very tasty, and good options.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


One of the best meals of my life. Went for my birthday with my partner and they were so accommodating. The GF focaccia bread is so delicious and the pasta is perfect. Felt safe eating the entire time.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Amazing handmade gf pasta, gf focaccia, gf tiramisu.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Best GF bread I have had! Focaccia bread made with their own GF flour blend. They also make from scratch GF pasta that was delicious! Not a separate GF menu but staff is very knowledgeable and many GF options/ways to modify most menu items.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


I got sick after eating here! I was super bummed because the reviews were great and the staff seemed knowledgeable and assured me multiple times that they were marking it for an allergy and all was GF. The food was really delicious and I felt safe in the moment, but I would not return because I got sick. Disappointed!

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Delicious Italian food! Their GF tagliatelle and bolognese sauce are out of this world. Next best was the GF bread app that made me feel like a normal diner. I’ve never had GF so good in a restaurant before.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Excellent food and service. Much of the menu can be made gluten free on request. Our server was confident and knowledgeable about how to provide safe options. Gluten free bread was amazing, and the homemade chickpea pasta was delicious. If you’re going to splurge, do it here.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Our server served everything with an awareness about my son’s gluten allergy. Every time something was brought to the table he specified gluten content. He surprised my son by bringing him gluten free bread appetizer! Highly recommend

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


The best gluten free pasta and bread I have ever had!!! Very knowledgeable about gf safety and took every precaution to avoid cross contamination. Incredible food and experience overall

Quality & Quantity


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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Offers outdoor seating
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Very knowledgeable about gluten free! Had gluten free bread and pasta and modified any dish to be gluten free. Delicious food too!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

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