North Italia

5 recent ratings
$$ • Italian Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Popular gluten-free menu items: Pasta, Salad
Safety Rating
5 ratings

As rated by the community

7055 Friars Rd
San Diego, CA 92108

Most Recent Reviews


Asymptomatic Celiac

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Had a wonderful lunch on a beautiful patio. The wait staff was knowledgeable about gluten and the chef went above and beyond customizing a meal for me. The chocolate boudin was amazing, definitely try it. I had the burrata salad and added chicken. My husband regularly gets the seasonal salad.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for brunch
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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After reading the reviews, I was a little iffy. However, I let the waiter know that I had Celiac and he made sure to speak with the chef. I ordered a Simple Salad. For the dressing I just asked for oil and balsamic. I then ordered Tuna Crudo! The flavors in this dish were so incredible, I ordered a second. It IS an appetizer but I ordered for my main. So So good!! It's hours later and no sickness!! 🙌

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Updated 4 months ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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We order a chicken Parmesan with gluten free pasta expecting it to come with a gluten free chicken Parmesan . The meal came with a breadcrumbs ( gluten )on the chicken with gluten pasta which kinda beats the purpose. I think a lack of oversight by the restaurant and the doordash app .This is just a lack of common sense and care for people’s with health issues for a business in the food services industry -Guess what? some people have allergies in the world and they deserve to eat too. If you can’t offer gluten free food it is best you don’t offer it at all that way you can stop pretending to care. Thank you

Safety


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

— Not at all

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?

— Not Much/None

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Important

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.
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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Burrata salad with chicken added
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Celiac

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Well they say they have gf pasta and pizza but I came at 7pm and they were out of everything gf. No understanding of gluten. I ordered a veggie pasta that was confirmed gf and asked for no meat specifically and it came fully with pancetta and meat. There was nothing I could eat.

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

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

— Poor

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I ordered the chicken pesto with GF pasta and a salad. The salad was good. The pasta was partly hard and crunchy so I sent it back. They tried to tell me that GF pasta is firmer than regular but I know better. The manager assured me they would cook it longer and the next serving I got was fine. They didn’t charge me for the meal. I was surprised they didn’t know to cook it longer than regular. Everyone else in my party, non GF, enjoyed their meal. The food was good but not anything special.

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?

— Average

Other


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

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

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?

— Some

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

— Good

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Extremely knowledgeable and accommodating, strongly recommend. Most menu items can be adjusted to be GF

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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The food was AMAZING! Best GF pizza! Staff had no idea what gluten free was. At one point when I asked if something was gluten free she replied, “ well it’s just coated in flour and fried so I think you’re good”.... but the food was great, just need to know what your ordering

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Antipasto plate was fabulous. Was served with gluten free pizza crusts cut into wedges. Yum!!!! The pasta was very good also

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The staff was knowledgeable about the difference between gluten free and actually being celiac safe. The kitchen is trained in handling allergies. GF pasta was delicious.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Gluten Sensitive

Overall Rating

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The gf pizza was good but the gf pasta was amazing!

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


The server was well versed in navigating the menu for GF options. I had the prosciutto pizza with a GF crust and it was amazing! No issues. Look forward to trying the pasta during my next visit.

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

Overall Rating

Review


I ordered the chicken parm with GF pasta for takeaway and called ahead to make sure this could be accommodated. I was told that the dish could be made GF if they used in unbreaded chicken. When I picked up my order the container was labeled “gluten allergy” so I thought all was well. Turns out they swapped the pasta but still gave me the fully breaded chicken. I called and confirmed that this was the case. They refunded my meal but I ended up with no dinner and found this level of mistake pretty concerning. Won’t be eating here again.

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?

— Some

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

— Poor

Gluten Intolerant

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Review


Wait staff was very upfront and knowledgeable about my allergies! (Gluten, dairy, soy) and very attentive to confirm with chef. Food was amazing and multiple options that would work. I went with the seasonal vegetable salad and it was so good! I would definitely go 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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Celiac

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Review


Great experience here! The server was very knowledgeable and made me feel super confident eating the gluten free pasta. I had the bolognese and it was FANTASTIC! Service and food were great.. will be coming again.

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

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