PizzaRio - The Brazilian Way

7 ratings
$$ • Pizza Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Dessert, Pizza
Safety Rating
7 ratings

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140 Showplace Blvd
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

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GF pizza, meatballs, salad, wings and dessert were all very good. They keep bringing more food upon request. Our service was sporadic, we didn’t have a server dedicated to our table. But overall this was a good place and we would definitely go back.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 1 month ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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We weren't sure about the $30 per person charge, we just wanted pizza but we decided to try it out anyway. The Brazilian way was interesting! They bring you a buffet basically. They brought us soup, salad, focaccia bread, meatballs, and wings to share. I was told I could have the soup, salad, and meatballs. I stuck with the house salad to be safe. Then they started rolling out brick oven fired pizza for others but brought me my own Gluten Free pizza slices per which slice I ordered. Omg, the dessert pizza, all to which they made just for me. I tried all 5 dessert pizzas. Very impressed and didn't get sick. I highly recommend this place! The staff was kind and very helpful!!!

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 month ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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This was a really neat restaurant. We explained that we had two out of three diners with Celiac so the waiter explained the differences. He said we could have the salad (no croutons), meatballs but not bread, no wings (but my gluten-eating son loved them!), and to just tell them what kinds of pizza we wanted and they’d make special for us. The GF crust was made of Brazilian cheese bread and was great! The toppings were unique. All the staff understood we were gluten free and repeatedly asked what else they could make for us. Then they brought us was one of every dessert pizza. Incredible!! For the gluten eaters, waiters walk around with a variety of pizzas and ask what all you want. We went on a Friday evening and had no wait. This is probably the best service I’ve had in a restaurant in a long time, and wasn’t made to feel like an annoyance asking all my questions. Highly recommend!

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?

— Most/All

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

— Good

Updated 1 month 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
  • Dessert
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pizza

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Brunch
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Delivery
  • Dinner
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Takeout
  • Vegetarian Friendly

Photos


GF dessert options - delicious!
Margherita, nacho,mushroom pizzas
All of the dessert pizzas
Dessert pizza
PizzaRio - The Brazilian Way gluten-free menu
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Overall Rating

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They can make any of their pizzas gluten free using Brazilian Cheese bread as the crust. My wife is the celiac and while the gluten crust is really good, I almost liked the gluten free more. The topping combinations are amazing including the Brazilian soft cheese (a better ricotta) and the Beijinho dessert pizza might be the best thing I've ever eaten. We liked it so much we Door Dashed it the next night to our cabin.

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 month ago read full review

Celiac

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I was here for a competition so I always test with nima sensor. All good (4 test) came back positive for gluten. I am extremely sensitive and couldn’t risk getting sick. staff was very nice and understanding, they tried their best but cross contamination risk was too high.

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

Updated 1 month ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


This place was great! They brought me multiple slices of Gluten Free pizza during a very nice dining experience. The best by far was the dessert pizza they brought out. It was amazing!

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

Updated 2 months ago read full review

Asymptomatic Celiac

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This restaurant is a must!!! It is all you can eat 5 course meal. You get to try each type of pizza by then bringing them to you by the slice! Desert pizza was the topping of it all. You get special treatment as well like you are extra special with a gluten allergy. I can’t say enough about this experience!!!! Please try it!!!!

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
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 3 months ago read full review

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