Review of The Old Spaghetti Factory

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