Pastini Pastaria

We stopped in for a weekend lunch recently and had great service with a knowledgeable server. I normally would have gotten pasta since they've done a great job making Celiac-safe pasta for me before, but the grilled asparagus salad with chicken sounded good in the moment. It was okay, but definitely not fresh lettuce and the chicken and asparagus were both cold. I'll go back to their bistro salad next time (or GF pasta.) No reaction afterward.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options

They offer gluten-free pasta options (spaghetti and one other I don't remember) for their pasta dishes. The server let me know that there would be no cross-contamination when I let them know that I have celiac. The dish was labeled "gluten free" when it was served to me, my assumption being that they used that label throughout the preparation process. I got the carbonara and a zero-proof cocktail. Everything tasted good!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

We love Pastini Pasteria. We stopped at one of their location every time we go through Portland. The downtown (Taylor Street) location is particularly appreciable.

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

— Very

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

I had lunch and dinner here. They don't mark GF items on the menu, but several items can be made GF by subbing GF pasta. When I asked I was told they do cook GF pasta seperately, use seperate clean utensils, etc. I felt very safe eating there. Food was very good and there was no upcharge for GF pasta when I had lunch there.

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

— Somewhat

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

They have gluten free linguine and ziti, cooked in separate water. You cannot get the meatballs, but they do have other proteins available. No lasagna or baked ziti, either.

My bigger challenge was the cheese, because I’m dairy free but still strongly prefer cheeze for my Italian dishes. They did have a large selection of vegetarian offerings that could be made vegan if you hold the cheese. Our server pointed out some dishes that she said worked well for the dairy free crowd.

I settled on a broccolini ziti dish with olive oil, garlic, and hazelnuts and herbs, and added on some grilled chicken. The ziti was soggy and difficult to scoop up because it was covered in oil. The toppings were tasty. The chicken was good.

If your only challenge is gluten, this will probably be fine. I found the experience somewhere between disappointing and acceptable, and probably won’t return.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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?

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good vegan options

The pasta was not very good, and I felt sick after eating it.

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

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

— Below Average

Had a great experience here! I’ve wanted to try it for a while but was skeptical because there’s always a risk of cross contamination when visiting a restaurant that serves “normal” pasta. But I’m so glad I tried it! The servers are very knowledgeable and ours helped me to find a dish that would be safe. They can make most of their dishes GF. They were very careful and my food was flagged gluten free when it came out. I have not had a reaction and I would have by now if I was going to. So I say it was a successful endeavor!

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

— Very

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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Very popular place so come early and be ready to wait. Loved the gluten free spaghetti. The chicken caesar salad was so-so.

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

We are leaving Portland and happened to stop here before heading to the airport. So glad we did! Great service, delicious and unique drinks (blood Orange rosemary soda anyone?) and the best gf pasta I’ve ever eaten. Hands down would eat here again.

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

— Somewhat

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

Very clean. Nice atmosphere. Great service! Have two choices for any pasta meal to be gf. Delicious!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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 Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

Very knowledgeable and helpful! My pasta arrived with a gluten free flag in it. Great food and drinks!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The staff was courteous and accommodating. I had a gf ziti with a yummy pesto sauce and veggies! My food came out with a gluten free flag in it. Delicious. Taking a GF TIRAMISU home for later! So excited to try it.

I went here two days in a row, it had good reviews for celiac and it was close to my work conference. The first day I was so impressed and not sick. The second day I ordered GF again, it came out with GF flags. But I am up sick from gluten, and I usually am not sensitive to CC, so I am wondering if all of my pasta was not gf.

Celiac friendly?

No

How can no one have posted a photo of gluten free tiramisu! Oh yum! Dinner was also fantastic

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This place is exceptional. Most of the dishes can be made gluten free and they come out clearly marked. I ordered the pesto and it was delicious. They also have gluten free tiramisu! Staff is very friendly, would definitely recommend.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Best Italian food I have ever had. Very knowledgeable. I would eat this every time I come to Portland.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Lots of variety, can do almost any pasta dish GF. Marked dish with special flag to denote GF. Unfortunately no GF bread.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I got a plain, GF spaghetti dish with butter and cheese, and while I personally did not enjoy the food, the staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. - My favorite part was the little flag stating "GLUTEN FREE" they had on my food when they brought it out. 💕

I had the basil pesto on gluten free pasta and it was THE BEST gf pasta I've ever had! 2 giant scoops of vanilla gelato were delicious!

excellent food, good prices and friendly knowledge staff. I had pasta with chicken, artichoke, and peppers in a creamy pesto. ..yum! only thing that could have made it better is if they had gf bread.

This place is amazing!!! I mean, absolutely amazing! I have never had such exceptional food, especially considering it is gluten free! You MUST eat here! You won't be sorry!! I would give 20 stars if I could!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Holy amazing tiramisu

I went twice while in town for 5 days. Great pasta and great service.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Wonderful pasta! There's no up charge for gluten free noodles. My daughter and I get sick from the smallest contamination and we were fine after eating here. Knowledgable staff, very friendly, and would definitely come here again. Only thing that would make it better was if there was a replacement for the gluten filled bread.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

omg the GF tirammmmisu.

Always great with mixed-need groups. Normal-sized portions are a plus.

Lots of options, wish portions were larger

The staff is knowledgeable & friendly. They have local & seasonal food. They now have 2 types of GF noodles. This is a win win for GF & non-GF guests in a party.

Pasta was good not gonna lie but I got glutened bad bro. Told server I had allergy to gluten but I guess it didn’t matter.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Delicious pasta, nearly everything on the menu available gluten free

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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

Food was amazing. They took extra precautions to prevent cross contamination. Did not get sick.

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

— Somewhat

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

Lunch and dinner portions of gf pasta are the same. Do not order a dinner portion of gf pasta because you will not get it. Everything is pre-portioned. I just paid $29 for spaghetti alfredo with broccoli and shrimp added to it. The amount of pasta itself is very low and the manager will not do anything about it.

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

— Somewhat

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

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

— Good

Got food from here a handful of times and always felt that it was just okay taste-wise.

It was made worse by the fact that every time I ate here I felt a little off. The last time I was very careful with everything else I ate that day and realized this place was definitely making me sick. Do not recommend.

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

— Not at all

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

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

— Below Average