The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans

We wanted a snack in the Davenport Lounge (where they had good live music; no reservations taken for lounge), but even though I said GF for Celiac they only did gluten-friendly: the charcuterie came out on an actual wooden board so i only felt safe to eat the few things piled on top of others so they didn’t touch it. I suppose we should have asked them to substitute real plates, but how could we know that our first time? Even though the shrimp cocktail wasn’t marked GF, we asked our server who asked the kitchen, who said it was fine, so we ordered that, too. But after the first dish came out, I didn’t really trust them, and skipped the sauces. My non-GF husband liked all the things I couldn’t have, at least, and our drinks were excellent.

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/None

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

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free

I ate at the bar. The menu had the GF items labeled. I had the corn bisque and the Nola salad with shrimp. The food was excellent and I did not get sick.

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

— 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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

The gluten free menu is expensive but well worth it. They bring you warm gluten free bread and the steak was amazing. They also had a wonderful gluten free dessert.

Celiac friendly?

Yes