Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern
8 ratings
$$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Dessert
100% of 8 votes say it's celiac friendly
330 Hillsborough St
Raleigh, NC 27603
Top Reviews
Review
We went here earlier in the spring and had a good experience. It is not a quick dinner so set aside a lot of time- also seemed to be short of servers.
The food was wonderful and there were lots of options that my celiac husband could eat. The gf bread they gave you was the only thing I’d turn down next time. It’s hard to describe but it wasn’t bread.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?
— Somewhat
Quality & Quantity
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Most
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Review
Chef is Celiac and has redone the entire menu. Almost all items are gluten free and safe for those with celiac disease.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Most
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Review
The restaurant is beautiful, the staff and servers were absolutely lovely, and very reassuring. The chef has Celiac and the majority of the menu is already gluten free. We had an absolutely delicious meal, complete with gf cookies and cream ice cream.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Most
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
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Review
Most items are already GF. I had the seafood paella and orange pistachio cheesecake. It was all delicious.
Review
Very celiac friendly. Every appetizer and main course is gluten free, as long as you have them hold croutons if you get a salad. Wonderful experience. Highly recommend.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?
— Very
Safety Feature Ratings
- Completely dedicated gluten-free kitchen
- Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
- Dedicated gluten-free fryer
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
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Review
Amazing experience!! The food was incredible and the selection of gluten free choices was surprising. They even brought me homemade fig bread in place of the house bread. The staff was very knowledgeable and the chef even has celiacs. I will definitely be going back. Very high quality food for reasonable price. What a nice night!!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Most
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Review
In March 2021 I was told the chef gas celiac disease and so the kitchen is celiac safe! Almost everything on their menu is gluten free and the staff are extremely knowledgeable!
They even had fried foods that were gf when I went in April!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?
— Very
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
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Other
Other Characteristics
- Good for takeout
- Good selection of healthy options
- Good with other allergies
Review
Excellent, elegant, special occasion dinner. Chef was diagnosed Celiac and menu adjusted accordingly. Most items are, or could be made, gluten free. Knowledgeable and conscientious staff.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Most
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
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