Panela

18 recent ratings
$$ • Colombian Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Popular gluten-free menu items: Ravioli, Donuts, Dessert, Bread/Buns, Rice Bowls
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17 ratings

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525 Market St
Lowell, MA 01854

Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac
1 month ago

So good- the buns are to die for!!

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  • — Dessert, Ravioli, Bread/Buns, Donuts
Symptomatic Celiac
1 month ago

An amazing gem of a restaurant!! Most of the menu is gluten free and the kind waitress informed me other stuff could be altered to be gluten free. Some dairy free options available too for those interested!

Had the yuca ball as an appetizer, the rice bowl with shrimp and pork belly, and the donuts for dessert. Everything was delicious and fairly priced. I wish it was closer to my house 😂

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GF Menu Items
  • — Rice Bowls, Dessert, Ravioli, Donuts
Other
  • — Good for dairy-free
Celiac
1 month ago
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GF Menu Items
  • — Ravioli, Donuts
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer

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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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Gluten Intolerant

Looked like it would be great but arrived at 10:30 on a Sunday AM and it was closed. The door said it would be open at that time. I called and got a fax tone. Oh, well…

2 years ago

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Celiac
2 months ago

Those donuts! They are amazing!!! The food is always delicious, but the donuts are out of this world. You get 3 small donuts covered with a sauce and a flavored cream.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
2 months ago

Amazing. The donuts are so good. Everything on the menu except about 4 items are all gluten free.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Donuts
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Symptomatic Celiac
3 months ago

We go here whenever we’re in Lowell. It’s unbelievable Colombian food. My favorite is the short rib platanos ravioli with gravy. Nearly everything is gluten free including the donuts- don’t leave without the donuts!!! The drinks are strong and the service is great. Don’t pass this one up!

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  • — Ravioli, Donuts
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  • — Dedicated fryer
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Celiac
5 months ago

99% of the menu is gluten free by default and the waitstaff told me that any bread that they use is kept outside of the cooking area. Food is delicious!

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GF Menu Items
  • — Ravioli
Other
  • — Good for dairy-free
Celiac
6 months ago

lots of safe gluten free options! very tasty, will be back!

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Symptomatic Celiac
6 months ago

Great spot for good food & drinks. Big gf menu, we will be back to try more things. The short rib ravioli were yummy!

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GF Menu Items
  • — Ravioli
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
Symptomatic Celiac
9 months ago

Such an amazing experience. The staff was so knowledgeable about the menu which is basically all GF. They have a separate fryer and donuts!!! Get the short rib ravioli and thank me later. Just go.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Symptomatic Celiac
9 months ago

Food was amazing!! We ordered several different items and every one was delicious! Great atmosphere and service. Also able to accommodate a nut and shellfish allergy. Can’t wait to return! Dedicated fryer and most items are gluten free!!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Dedicated fryer
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Staff accommodates
Gluten Intolerant
1 year ago

The food was delicious. We had the beef and potato empanadas, carimañolas, waffle arepa de queso con pollo and buñuelos and coffee for dessert. The buñuelos were more on the sweet side than I would have liked but still delicious. Highly recommend this place.

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Gluten Intolerant
1 year ago

Great food, Almost the whole menu is Gf

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  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
1 year ago

Amazing empanadas!!! 10/10 rec! Almost everything on the menu is GF.

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Celiac
1 year ago

Get the Buñuelo donuts!! They were so good I couldn’t believe was gluten free. I was told everything on the menu is gluten free and so is their fryer. Empanadas were also delish!!

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1 year ago

So many gluten free options. Menu is clearly marked. Food is delicious!!!!! Our server, Cely was lovely. Highly recommend this restaurant!!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

This place is INCREDIBLE. I have eaten here twice in two weeks and been safe both times. They have a seasonal menu which is currently entirely gluten free naturally. Their fryer only has gluten free items cooked in it. The buñuelo donuts are part of the reason I can't stay away. They were also very good with my boyfriend's avocado allergy. I highly recommend.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Staff accommodates
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  • — Dinner
  • — Good with other allergies
  • — Healthy options
  • — Vegetarian options
Celiac
1 year ago

Best meal I have had in a very long time! It’s about an hour from home for us but well worth the drive for sure. An added plus is that the staff was super friendly!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
2 years ago

Unbelievable! Pretty much everything on the menu is GF. Awesome Colombian inspired, so fresh. Highly recommend.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Symptomatic Celiac
2 years ago

Yum! Many items naturally GF. Dedicated fryer.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
3 years ago

The menu is clearly marked as to what is GF and most items are naturally GF. I had a variety of items and had no reaction. Delicious Colombian food. Excited for this to become a regular take out spot for my family.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Takeout
  • — Online ordering
  • — Delivery
5 years ago

Recently opened Columbian restaurant with a Le Cordon Blue-trained chef owner. The menu focuses heavily on Arepa, a dough made of ground maize that is gluten free. The food and service is outstanding and refreshingly different than anything else available in the area. Much of the ingredients are organic and locally sourced. Prices are very reasonable and the restaurant is expanding to add a bar. I seriously can't recommend this place enough.

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