Pastai

5 recent ratings
$$ • Italian Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Pasta, Sandwiches
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5 ratings

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186 9th Avenue
New York, NY 10011
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Celiac

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This place is great! They don't have a gluten-free menu, but the server walked me through the menu and pointed out items that can be modified. I got the Ragu pasta and it was out if this world. In addition, the gluten-free bread was warm and delicious.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Updated 2 months ago read full review

Asymptomatic Celiac

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Loved this place. Their gluten free bread and gluten free pasta were excellent. The waiter was very helpful with ordering. We were there late on a Sunday night so basically had the restaurant to ourselves which may have been why we received such personal service. Regardless, food was excellent. So happy we found this place on the fly.

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

Updated 6 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Not celiac safe.

Tldr: they put bread on my meal and argued with me that I should still take it (and that it was my fault for not requesting GF bread replacement with the meal even though I had spoken to the waiter twice about being celiac and the menu never said the meal came with bread)

Had a really unfortunate experience here. The location and design and environment of the restaurant are both A+ but it went downhill from there. Maybe they changed owners?

I mentioned I was celiac on the reservation and when I arrived. The waiter was very confident and confirmed that he was aware I needed gluten free food.

When ordering I ordered a gluten free pasta and a plate of cured meats.

He brought out the meats with slices of regular bread piled on top. I said oh, is this bread gluten free...? And then instead of realising his mistake, he started to argue with me about it. Probably the most uncomfortable experience I've had at a restaurant.

The waiter said it was my fault because a) I didn't ask for it with gluten free bread (even though bread wasn't mentioned anywhere on this menu item) b) he said he couldn't have known I wanted it gluten free as it's a shared item... So for some reason I would have ordered a shared item that I couldn't share? C) he said he would replace the bread that was touching all the items on the board with a gluten free bread for an additional charge - when I explained that with celiac disease cross contamination is to be avoided, he seemed insulted that I was explaining celiac disease to him and wasn't interested in any information I could give him about why his solutions were not helpful.

When later discussing the challenge of eating out with celiac disease with one of the other people at my table, the waiter was listening in and came over to explain that he does understand becuse he also has an allergy... He wasn't happy when I explained he had that wrong also and that celiac disease is not an allergy.

On top of this, all the other folks I was with said their food was basic. One person said their lasagna was only partially heated through... I could see the kitchen and they were definitely not making anything fresh.

Cherry on top: thirty minutes later I have the classic signs of being glutened.

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?

— Below Average

Updated 1 year 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

  • Bread/Buns
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pasta
  • Sandwiches

Categories

  • Brunch
  • Italian
  • Restaurant
  • Wine Bar

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Overall Rating

Review


Great gluten free options. A little pricey but very safe!

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?

— 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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The food was amazing. Waiter told me exactly what could be GF. Expensive though

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?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

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 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Delicious pasta, gluten free bread and staff was really good.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great spaghetti scampi,

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Wheat Allergy

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I'm smitten. The gluten-free bread was grilled in olive oil (yum), the olives were delicious, and the GF pasta was done perfectly and tasted great. (They are careful to cook the GF pasta in its own water, BTW.)

The service can be a bit...relaxed. So plan on taking your time and savoring, you won't be disappointed.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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wish I could have commented on the food but after a 20 minute walk to get there and arrived by 10 since that is what time they are suppose to open they proceed to tell me that aren't opening until 10:50. Very disappointed!

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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They offer wheat-free pasta and breads. I haven't tried the pasta yet, but my sandwich was delicious.

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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