Russo's New York Pizzeria

I wanted to love this place. The food was OK. We didn’t chance the pizza and ordered the pasta. I emphasized that it was an allergy. The sauce was decent but the pasta was overcooked and mushy. HOWEVER, my daughter’s food was brought out and I noticed it was a different sauce. I questioned it, but she was starving so I went with it. Two bites in the server came over to say that there was a mixup with a to-go order and she had been given regular pasta. He apologized and fortunately caught it quickly but I am waiting to see what impact it will have. No the best start to our vacation.

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

— Not 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?

— Some

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

— Below Average

We came here for the GF pizza but I knew it was probably not going to be safe unless they have a separate oven. They don’t. I spoke to them for a while before finally deciding to play it safe and just order pasta while the rest of my family had pizza. They also told me that their fried onions and cauliflower toppings are fried with other breaded items, so don’t pick those toppings. Additionally, the meatballs have bread crumbs in them. But they said the pasta sauces were all GF.

Family said the pizza was awesome. I had baked ziti and while the cheese topping was great, I had to add a lot of salt and pepper to my sauce. It wasn’t bad tho and best part was that I didn’t even get a twinge. They serve wine and beer as well.

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?

— Average

Went here and the waitress said she really wouldn’t trust anything in the place. “Maybe the pasta, but the sausage in the meat sauce may or may not be gluten free”. Asked the cook if the pizza was in a separate oven and he said no it’s all in the same oven.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Poor

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers outdoor seating

SUPER AWESOME!! My daughter and I ate here and both got pizza. They seemed very knowledgeable about gluten and how to stay safe so she wouldn’t get sick. The cauliflower crust was great.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

My daughter is newly diagnosed with celiac. We found this place using this app and it was next to our condo we had rented for vacation. The food was so good and my daughter ordered the gluten-free penne pasta and really enjoyed it. They also offer cauliflower crust, gluten free pizza.

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

— Somewhat

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

Very tasty and no reactions. A total win!

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

Called first and asked about gf options. They offered gf penne pasta, cooked separately for pasta dishes ordered gf. When I came in and ordered they advised that gf pizzas are baked in a separate pizza oven then others Very aware of cc issues. Will be back this trip.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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

Other Characteristics

• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers outdoor seating

just down right good pizza!!

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 takeout
• Offers delivery

Used the app to find Russo’s while visiting Galveston Island from out of town. Our family of four (3 with Celiac and 1 with an additional peanut/tree nut allergy) had the GF pepperoni pizza, chicken Alfredo pasta, and pasta Primavera. All were absolutely delicious! So good we went back for a second time the following night!! Confirmed they cook their GF penne pasta in separate water and have a separate prep area in the kitchen for GF. Our bill was around $80 (before tip) for food, 3 pops, and a glass of wine. Would highly recommend this location!

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for takeout
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Had no symptoms after eating a whole gf pizza and am a sensitive celiac

I’m celiac and ordered a gf pizza for delivery to my hotel. The Bianca pizza was delicious! Celiac-friendly as I had no symptoms. Highly recommend!

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?

— Excellent

The Mediterranean salad is absolutely delish, they also have a truffle mushroom sauce if you don't want standard pasta sauce with your pizza for pesto and gluten-free medium size. My understanding from the counter waitresses that they prepare the pizza in a separate oven for celiac friendly as well as prepackaged cheese's

My daughter and I are Celiac. Split the Mediterranean GF pizza and chicken GF pasta kale salad. No reactions that either of us notices over 2 days. Staff not real knowledgeable about GF on the phone and has to speak with a manager who seamed somewhat knowledgeable. I would probably have it again but would go at an odd time just to be safe.

Ordered their pizza to my hotel room after 10 hours of redeye air travel with no food. It was pricey, but man it hit the spot! They told me upfront that delivery would take an hour, it was worth the wait. Non-celiac gluten intolerant.

Good gluten free pizza. Not sure about level of cross contamination, but they seem pretty knowledgeable.

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