Rustique Pizzeria

We live near this restaurant and it has been a favorite since they opened. When I was diagnosed with celiac, I spoke with the owner. Their gluten-free crust is wonderful. My husband, who is not Celiac, loves it as well. When I order, I always state I have celiac disease and ask them to please use clean gloves, clean utensils and place the pizza on a tray so that it does not slide across the same grates in the pizza oven as the regular pizza crust. I have had very good luck with that. Most of the staff there is very educated but occasionally there are new staff members so I always make sure to mention all of the above. I also order the antipasto salad with the balsamic vinaigrette often, which is gluten-free, and excellent. They do NOT have a dedicated fryer, so unfortunately the amazing pesto fries are a no for those with celiac. Great atmosphere with many consistent staff who’ve been there for years and a friendly, engaged owner.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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
• 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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

This is an awesome restaurant but definitely not celiac friendly because there is so much flour in the air. There is no way for them to guarantee gluten free because of all the flour, and the fryer isn’t a gluten free fryer either. But if you aren’t gluten free it’s amazing!!

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

— Not very

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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?

— Below Average

Their ORIGINAL recipe gluten-free crust is FANTASTIC. Thin crispy wonderful crust. I never feel like the pizza I'm getting there is lesser than what my wheat-eating friends order. Love their pizza with sausage and basil. Such good sauce. Amazing cocktails and nice patio, too, if you have time to spend in-house. I usually order the pizza to carry out.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This crust is homemade but not very consistent. Sometimes it’s been overdone, sometimes underdone, and definitely lots of cross contamination. It has a very strong taste of whatever flour they use. Typically if I have to go there, I stick with a few plain salad.

Celiac friendly?

No

If you have celiac disease this place is not safe. They cook the crust in the same oven and on the same surface as gluten pizza. Very slow service, took forever to get food. Will not return.

Celiac friendly?

No

They make their own crust, and it's good! No Udi's

Celiac friendly?

No

Amazing gluten free crust. Probably the best I have had.

Celiac friendly?

No