The Gage

First time here and I was impressed with the level of attention my waitress gave me. (Wheat, oat, barley, rye, oat allergy here). It’s restaurant week so one draw was the course menu for a great price but I had written that off tbh. She came back after checking with the kitchen and laid out what options I had and made thoughtful suggestions too. The selection was cut down quite a lot, but I enjoyed the meal and felt safe. I had the apple fennel salad, steak frites with egg subbed in for fries, and a selection of sorbets for dessert. I ordered a cider for a drink but they said they were concerned about cross contamination on their draft lines so I went with a rosé. Very nice experience and I felt they took my circumstance very seriously.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• 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

They didn’t have a gluten free menu, but they were very accommodating in modifying certain dishes to make them gluten free. Great experience!

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

— Very

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

Not a lot of GF items on the menu, but I was able to eat here without any issues. My server understood my cross-contamination concern and was knowledgeable about which items were safe, and took the extra step to confirm with the kitchen. I had the prawns cocktail as a starter and steak with a side of potatoes au gratin. Food was good but I wished the portion sizes were larger. I didn't feel it was worth the price.

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Good

I’m gluten sensitive and had the Steak & Frittes. Steak was tender. My sister who is celiac had the Cobb salad with shrimp and liked it.

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?

— Excellent

Very attentive- they actually noted the celiac alert I have in Open Table and were ready for me when I checked in. Few GF menu items but worked with me to modify items for me. Cold cantaloupe soup was naturally GF, different and refreshing, and venison burger done w lettuce wrap was outstanding, as was dessert “candy bar” made w almond flour. Nice to find a safe place in the Loop. Will definitely return.

Menu items are marked as gluten free. Was there for brunch and they only had one breakfast item that was gluten free. This is because they have a shared fryer which eliminates many options/restricts modifications to dishes. However, appreciate that staff and the chef understand GF and cross-contamination.

Service was great. They are celiac friendly, do not have any foods listed as spdcifically gluten free, but will do the best they can to accomodate any meal to your needs. Hands down, the lamb loins was the best meal from any restaurant I have ever had. Our service from Trent was extraordinary as well.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Had a terrible experience here. Walked in and none of the three people at the host stand wanted to talk to me (no, I do not dress like a bum). Someone finally decided to. I was told they did not have a gluten free menu but "almost everything on the menu is gluten free". When I eventually was able to talk to someone who could tell me which specific items were gluten free, I was told that only two items on the menu were gluten free. Both of those were seafood items. I really wish the mobile app would not list places like this that have one or two items and a seemingly indifferent staff.

Celiac friendly?

No

No dedicated GF menu, but staff and chef will work with you to do something fantastic. Most of menu can be prepared GF, and kitchen is super knowledgable. Great experience, wonderful food.

Celiac friendly?

Yes