Pisticci
$$ • Italian Restaurant
Most Recent Reviews
Excellent for GF - dedicated GF frier and GF options clearly marked on the menu. Knowledgeable staff. We felt extremely safe.
A great time! Server was very knowledgeable about gluten free options. As soon as i mentioned celiac she noted that most of the pasta dishes could be made GF and would be cooked in separate pots and pans with new pasta water in the kitchen. I got the GF penne with vodka sauce and it was so good! Would definitely feel safe to come back!
delicious food and drinks, server was very knowledgeable about the menu and assured me of what i would be able to have.
From the owner
Inform staff of any dietary needs so that we can make sure you are served with care. Servers can speak to the details of each menu item and also our daily specials.
We have allergy protocols and will prepare food with fresh, safely cleaned cookware (including a separate pot for gf pasta for celiac/gluten allergy). We do not have a dedicated kitchen area and cannot guarantee absolute safety from cross-contamination.
We have a gluten-free penne but no breads. We do not serve a gluten-free beer.
Gluten free options:
DINNER
- Insalata Mista
- Kale Salad
- Insalata Pisticci
- Shaved Fennel Salad
- Minestrone
- Steamed Artichoke
- Vegetable Ceci
- Burrata Caprese
- Fresh Steaming Mussels (on request)
- Gluten Free Penne can be substituted for the following dishes
- Spaghetti al Pomodoro
- Rigatoni alla Vodka
- Prosciutto e Spinaci
- Penne Pisticci
- Orecchiette Broccoli Rabe
- Fettuccine ai Funghi
- Pappardelle Bolognese (regular or vegan)
- Tuscan Bean Ravioli (no gf ravioli - would be penne in our tomato cream sauce with spinach)
- Chicken in Sage
- Grilled Salmon Filet
- Black Angus Skirt Steak
- Side sauteed greens, broccoli rabe, roasted potatoes, sausage
- Chocolate Mousse
- Berries and Cream
- Tartufo, Sorbet and Gelato (not prepared in house - observe usual care with ice cream)
BRUNCH
- Spinach Feta Omelette
- Uova Contadine (on request)
- Steak and Eggs
- Gluten Free Penne can be substituted for the following dishes
- Spaghetti Carbonara
- Fettuccine ai Funghi
- Insalata Pisticci
- Roasted Pumpkin Salad
- Grilled Salmon Salad
- Sides bacon, sausage, and potatoes
LUNCH
- Insalata Mista
- Kale Salad
- Insalata Pisticci
- House Caesar Salad
- Roasted Pumpkin Salad
- Minestrone
- Gluten Free Penne can be substituted for the following dishes
- Penne Pisticci
- Prosciutto e Spinaci
- Rigatoni alla Vodka
- Fettuccine Mushroom
- Sides chicken, salmon, steak, portobello
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More Reviews
Fantastic restaurant! Already loved this place pre-Celiac diagnosis, so excited to hear that it had GF alternatives for pasta (I think pizza too, but we didn't order any). Got the alla vodka with GF penne and it tasted amazing (even the next day out of the fridge). Server was a highlight - she was very familiar with the GF menu options and diligent in marking items as needing allergy preparation. She even gave us some other GF restaurant recs!
We have been coming here for years. Even before celiac diagnosis and so happy they do a great job accommodating us. Fantastic restaurant.
One of our favorite places. Great atmosphere, great service and great food including very good GF options!
Love this restaurant!! They don’t have things marked on their menu, but the staff is always super knowledgable. I’ve been here 4+ times and have never gotten sick. For a while, one of the main servers (don’t remember his name) had a family member with Celiac disease so he was super helpful. Other servers have been similarly knowledgeable and helpful. I’ve gotten the bolognese, the pasta with mushrooms, and a seafood soup, and haven’t had issues with any of them.
Owner Response
Thank you for dining with us and taking the time to review! We're glad you've enjoyed your meals and stayed safe with us!
Wonderful! Excellent food and staff knowledgeable. Nice evening and food.
Very tasty Italian Food!! They have GF penne and they boil in a separate pot of water if you tell them GF for medical needs. Amazing specials. Several GF desserts including tartufo with espresso shot over it. Pumpkin salad (special) was amazing.
Love Pisticci and have been going for years. You can substitute a gluten free penne into any of the pasta dishes. Sadly, though (at least so far) no gluten free garlic bread.
The pasta and sauce was delicious and my server knew all about Celiac.
One word of caution, their pasta is 100% corn, so if you can't tolerate corn you will have a stomach issue.
Very knowledgeable, friendly staff who are careful with gluten allergies. One of the servers has a girlfriend who has Celiac and he is especially good. One of the few options near Columbia for GF food. Only downside is that they charge an extra $5 for GF pasta, which is not entirely unreasonable since the pasta must be boiled in separate pot of water.
Delicious. Although I did feel a little jealous of my friends, who got to eat their homemade pasta. They just carry one kind of gf pasta, that can be substituted into any dish. The staff seemed knowledgable about gluten sensitivities and took precautions to avoid cross contamination.
Pisticci's is lovely! They don't have a separate GF menu but they can make a variety of the pastas GF, and the staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. Amazing mussels. Cozy atmosphere. It makes up for the total lack of celiac-friendly places in morningside heights.
Amazing food ad staff. Knowledgeable about celiacs and can suggest the GF options on the menu. They offer GF pasta. Additional fee for GF.
