Osteria LuCa
10 recent ratings
$$ • Italian Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Dessert, Pasta, Pizza
Safety Rating
10 ratings
As rated by the community
4127 Park Rd
Charlotte, NC 28209
From the owner
On safety—We offer both cauliflower and rice flour crust that is cooked in the same oven but on a separate sheet pan then cut with a designated cutting board and pizza cutters. Out pastas are cooked in a separate pot. We also offer certified GF bread and our GF desserts are kept separately.
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Most Recent Reviews
Review
Great experience!! Staff was very knowledgeable about celiac and let me know all the ways they were keeping me safe to avoid cross contamination. They had GF bread from Eleven Eleven. Very good. Only gelato and sorbet for GF dessert options. Owner was super friendly. She also has a GF intolerance.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
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
Review
The staff was very helpful and knowledgeable. The owner came to our table and she is very knowledgeable about celiac because her family has the gene. The gf bread was fantastic and I got the baby spinach and arugula salad with chicken which was also very good. Highly recommend and they are very safe!
Safety
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
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
Review
So well done. The owner has celiac, and they have therefore perfected the art of gluten-free Italian with no cross contamination. I would recommend this place to anyone with a gluten allergy or celiac! All the staff is knowledgeable, and they take extra care. These kinds of places are so hard to find and are such gems that they need to be shared!!!!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
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
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Review
Osteria is fantastic with gluten free; it's one of the only pizza places I've ever trusted. We live close by and order takeout all the time and I simply request for it to be prepared in a separate area and have never had an issue! I'm pretty sensitive so finding a place I can trust is amazing. It tastes great too! Ask for their gluten free bread and you can get most apps altered as well. No specific menu but tons of options.
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
- Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
- Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
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
Review
Amazing, very safe for cross-contamination
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
Review
Fantastic! Tons and tons of options from apps, pizza, pasta, mains, and dessert
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
Review
Amazing place! Not marked on menu- but all pasta (except ravioli) and all pizzas can be made gluten free in a dedicated space. Two types of GF crusts, rice flour and cauliflower. The rice flour crust was the best gluten free crust I have ever had at a restaurant! Loved the service, loved the atmosphere, loved that I can safely eat so much Italian food. Hours later and no symptoms. Definitely making this a regular place!
Safety
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
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
Review
Recently had dinner here and it was great! They have GF pizza and GF pastas. Not marked on their menu so ask for your GF options. Before I went into my celiac requirements for my meal, the bartender knew what was needed and told me how my meal would be prepared. He was spot on. The food was great! Such a nice experience out to dinner.
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
Review
We eat here every week! There are so many GF options, you just need to ask. Gluten free dessert, two crust types of GF pizza, pasta, gluten free bread, everything is great.
Also a great spot to get takeout GF pizza.
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
Review
AMAZING! Owner has gluten intolerance and has made sure the staff is aware of celiac. I’ve had the leeks, and 2 different white pizzas the 5 cheese was AMAZING! Get the rice flour crust and you won’t be disappointed. They are cooked in the same oven but they take precautions to make sure they are kept separate. Have not gotten 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
Review
Pizza cooked on separate pan in pizza oven
White five cheese pizza was amazing !
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?
— 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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