The Old Spaghetti Factory

I visited The Old Spaghetti factory last night and was not disappointed! This was the second location I had been to and the quality of the food was exactly the same. This location uses GF rigatoni (at least right now) - the only rigatoni they use at the restaurant, which always makes me feel reassured. They have a GF menu that clearly shows the variety of sauces, toppings etc. that are safe, and how to order them. Our servers were very knowledgeable and took it very seriously. They use a clean pot and water for the pasta and it comes out with a flag. However my favorite part is always the spumoni ice cream! Writing this review from the next day and no reaction or issues, and I am very sensitive to CC. I would go back if I was staying in town longer.

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

— Very

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?

— 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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good vegetarian options

We had dinner here last night and it was awesome. Entire section of the menu is all GF options and server was super knowledgeable and cautious. Definitely recommend!

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Really enjoyed the meat sauce and rotini. Loved the devour and the service was impressive.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I used to love coming here but I got sick last time I ate here. There is a gluten free menu but they say they cannot prevent cross contamination. The broccoli is not on the GF menu due to them boiling it in pasta water. I don’t think I will be returning due to our last experience which is disappointing.

Celiac friendly?

No

It's a corn and rice based spiral pasta which costs $.99 more and can be had with 4 or 5 different sauce choices. Our pasta came out with a little flag in the middle indicating the GF pasta. We had the browned butter and mizithra cheese sauce, and were quite pleased.

It was delicious, but I was poisoned on New Years Eve!!!! Make sure you are very thorough in your instructions to make sure you don't get cross contaminated.

Celiac friendly?

No

I went with s huge group of people. I love OSF but this is the first time I'd been with gluten allergies. The server gave me info on some GF choices and they have a nice GF menu. I got the Mizithra cheese and brown butter with GF pasta. Was very yummy. I ordered a side of chicken breast that was on the GF menu. I ate it but thought it may have had a light bread batter, looked like skin though. When I got the bill it said breaded chicken so I'm not sure now. Hadn't had any problems though. Just be sure to check, especially when they are busy.

Decent GF selection, the wait staff seemed pretty informed about allergens and the pasta dish came out with a little flag clearly marking it GF

Celiac friendly?

Yes

GF options are good. I seem to have had a mild reaction eating here once but that may have been from dairy (cheese) which I'm sensitive to.

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

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