The Old Spaghetti Factory

They have a gluten free menu. Spoke to the waitress who went to speak to the kitchen manager to check on cross contamination. They confirmed the GF pasta was cooked separately and allayed my fears about everything. Had the Mizithra Cheese & Browned Butter pasta and it was delicious. Salad starter was good and they checked the spumoni before serving that. All in all a great experience, they were happy to check everything and it was all good.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

I absolutely loved the decor in the place. The waitress was friendly but not very knowledgeable. I chose the cheese and browned butter topping for my pasta and was very disappointed. It wasn't much of a sauce so it was dry. The noodles just broke apart when I mixed it together. The flavor was good but I would definitely get a different sauce next time.

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
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch

My son has celiac. He didn’t love the GF pasta and was disappointed that they didn’t have gluten-free bread.

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
• 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?

— Average

I am always cautious when it comes to trying new restaurants - especially in a new city away from home, and I rarely dare to order pasta. I am so glad I listened to the other reviews and took a chance! I dined by myself and had great service. I asked my server about allergy precautions. She said the pasta is cooked in a separate pot with fresh water, comes out with a GF flag and they use a different style of pasta (penne or rigatoni) than the regular dishes. Mine was penne which tasted like Barilla and broke apart like GF pasta, which honestly always makes me relieved and feel reassured.

I had the 3-course meal. The salad was good, the pasta and marinara sauce was amazing and the ice cream at the end was also worth going back for. I am very sensitive to CC - I’m writing this review from the next day and did not have a reaction at all. This is not a GF establishment and I almost expected to have some form of reaction, so I am pleasantly surprised. Would go back!

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Offers outdoor seating

The manager came out and we went over the gluten free menu. He mentioned a family member with celiac disease. It was definitely a great experience. I ordered half brown butter half Alfredo pasta and it was okay but the pasta was safe and I'd definitely visit again. Ice cream for dessert was great!

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Good

I was SO impressed with their GF pasta!! It’s so good!! Honestly tastes like regular pasta from what I can remember haha! Amazing!!

Safety Feature Ratings

• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch

Each time I’ve had a great experience here. They are very cautious with me having celiac and make sure that my pasta is cooked separately. I go here often and absolutely love the pasta and salad!

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• 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?

— Separate gluten-free 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 dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies

The pasta is delicious and nicely firm for GF pasta but I was so nauseous an hour later. I don’t know if it’s the fat content or gluten but I won’t risk it again.

Edit: 2023 I no longer go here. They switched from “gluten free” to “gluten friendly” to “gluten friendly,” & a food server telling me that nothing is really gluten friendly anymore, cross contamination is rampant. If cross contact to gluten doesn’t bother you, I’ve always loved the taste of the food.

I go here often and have never had a problem. I make sure a manager is aware that I have Celiac. Gluten free pasta is OK, sauces are great. I love the sausage and baked chicken breast.

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

— Not at all

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

— Excellent

They have a gluten free menu and everything is brought out flagged. The GF pasta and Alfredo sauce was great!

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Ask for the gluten friendly menu Had the pasta, alfredo and chicken Pretty good; feeling like me pasta was over cooked but that happens easily with GF pasta

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Average