Russo's New York Pizzeria

Yes, they have gluten-free pizza crust and pasta... but the staff doesn't have gluten free knowledge. When I asked for a pasta dish to be made with gf pasta, and tried to confirm that the rest of the dish would be gf, the manager wasn't sure and went back to check with the cooks. When he came back, he said they weren't sure either. He then tried to explain that they don't know anything about gluten free diets or how to be gluten-friendly, and that they need training. He then asked me if I knew how he would go about getting educated in gluten-free menu items. So... I spent a bit of my meal looking online for websites for him to look at. Other than the lack of knowledge (which is most important), the food was delicious...

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Never dined in but the gfree crust is delicious. They also carry Russo's frozen in the Kroger on Seawall.

Had pizza twice at Russo's, once at this location. Overall pizza is very delicious although it gives me heartburn. The GF crust comes in medium size and can build it however you want. Will def come here for my pizza nights.

Food was decent, service was ok. wasn't really please with all the gnats flying around. Wouldn't go back again.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great customer service! Knowledge servers. Apparently Mr Russo himself dedicated 6 months to creating the perfect GF crust. Ordered the Greek pizza and it was so delicious. I wanted more. They said Medium pizzas are GF and get whatever toppings you want. Also have spaghetti and penne dishes GF.

GF Pizza is decent. My son seems to really enjoy it, but I usually stick to the GF Caesar salad when I am there now. I react worse than he does and I just don't see how they are keeping things from getting cross contaminated in their kitchen. It's a lil iffy, esp when they are slammed with customers at lunch time. If you are super sensitive to gluten and/or wheat I would say avoid at times when they are really busy.

As a general rule it's much safer to eat out at slightly odd times...esp at places with small kitchens where it's hard (if not impossible) to have an allergen free area. At least they are nice and do seem to be trying here.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Gluten free crust but nothing else was everything was contaminated

Went in and got a medium gf pizza with no after complications. Not sure if their are other gf options ill have to find out.

We have been here a few times and service is always great. We have only had the pasta but they can make most of their sauces gluten free!

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?

— Some

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

— Good

We were here to visit Yosemite National Park from out of state and looking for something fairly quick, but good. Picked Russo's after reading the review. The have many things on the menu that can be made GF. I had one of their specialty pizzas on the cauliflower crust and it was delish! They were very attentive to cooking it separately to avoid cross contamination.

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

My celiac son had the cauliflower pizza and I had gf shrimp Alfredo. Both were delicious. Neither of us had any reaction.

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

Gluten free pasta was nasty and it wasn’t even listed on the menu I knew they offered because of other reviews

Got glutened. Really thought it'd be fine. They even said they were preparing it separate from the other stuff. Must've used toppings from shared bins or something.

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

— Not at all