Stephanie's on Newbury

I visited yesterday. I ordered the Three cheese omelette listed as gluten free. I told the waitress about my celiac and while she listened and acknowledged, she was not as reassuring as other restaurants I’ve been to. The omelette came with lettuce that I think had some sort of dressing on it. I thought nothing of it and didn’t ask about it, and ate it. A few hours later my stomach went crazy and I hardly made it home. I had eaten absolutely nothing else so I have to think there was something I reacted to. I like Stephanie’s a lot but I’d be nervous about going again. Granted, it was extremely busy with marathon weekend.

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?

— Not Much/None

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

— Average

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?

— Below Average

They don’t have a ton of gluten free options but not bad overall. I got the Spring Salad and added grilled chicken. It tasted good and was very fresh! I did not get sick. My non-GF husband got the turkey club and said it was very good.

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?

— Not Much

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

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers outdoor seating

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch

Not to be trusted! Item on the menu was marked as gluten free but contained a farro salad. Waitstaff were completely unaware that farro is a wheat and contains gluten. I ordered a different meal that seemed safe, but I don't think it was. There was a sauce that came on it that was not listed on the menu.

Celiac friendly?

No

We were so careful! We told the hostess the waiter the chef that I had a severe gluten allergy and they still brought me regular toasted bread😭 I had no idea and was so very sick . Running back to the hotel throwing up. DO NOT EAT HERE WITH AN ALLERGY! How many people do you have to tell for them to help me eat safely???

Celiac friendly?

No

Too bad to see this place deteriorated. Another place to mark off my list. Thank goodness there are plenty of places in Boston that do a much better job and happy to do so.

Celiac friendly?

No

no gluten free bread. high priced salads for the serving size.

The food here is not good and it is expensive. Last time I came, my salad (which was not good to start with) had wonton crumbs in it. It seemed like they put the wontons on top of the salad then took them off when they realized it was supposed to be gluten free. Unfortunately, I did not realize there was gluten in my salad until I was almost done eating it. I suggest going somewhere else.

No dedicated GF menu. Not a large selection for us GF folks unless you like lettuce, tuna or $17 hamburgers. Staff did not seem knowledgable about food allergies. They asked if gluten was a contact allergy. The burger was good.