Trattoria Il Panino

Disappointing. Meal was bland and flavorless—sea bass special with potatoes and veggies drowning in some flavorless broth. The three other people I was with said their regular dishes were flavorless too. Loud and busy at 5pm on a Saturday. Didn’t realize it was a tourist trap. Not worth the money. I did not get sick. No gf items marked on menu.

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

— Not very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Poor

Menu is not marked but they have one type of GF pasta that they substitute. Ragu was amazing and the pasta was also delicious and safe. They cook separate from wheat pasta. Waiter was informed and communicated constantly. Thumbs way up!

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

GF pasta—spaghetti marinara was really good (maybe rice based?)

GF not noted on menu but server took note of my request

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

The menu was unmarked, however I was able to ask the waiter about gluten free options. I ordered the Gluten Free Cacio e Pepe and a Caesar Salad (without croutons). The Cacio e Pepe was spectacular and far exceeded the expectations I had. A fantastic gluten free option. As for the Caesar salad, the freshness was astonishing. The pasta paired with the salad was very delicious and I highly recommend stopping in!

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

— Very

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

Unfortunately I had a negative experience last night. I ordered the pasta and told the server I had a gluten allergy. When my pasta was delivered, I checked with the food runner to make sure it was gluten free to which he said “yes”.

I took a bite, then before I could take another someone came and took my plate without saying a word. 3 minutes later, a new dish was brought to me with different pasta (spirals instead of penne) with no explanation or apology. I am now ill and very disappointed.

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

— Not at all

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?

— Good

Almost any pasta can be made gluten free with gluten free noodles. The waitress was knowledgeable and the food was fantastic. I am Celiac and had no issues. I got the Cacio o Pepe.

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

— Somewhat

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

Gluten free pasta available. I had the carbonara and didn’t get sick

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

— Good

GF pasta options. No gf bread option. Had the capresse salad and it wasn't my favorite but I didn't get sick.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers outdoor seating

Vegetable antipasto and cacio o Pepe both can be made gluten-free, wait staff is very knowledgeable, I had my own unique skillet with a GF pasta shape. No illness.

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

— Very

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

Had the charcuterie board to start with a Negroni, and the ragu with gluten free pasta! The waitress was very helpful with questions.

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

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Reservations recommended

I have been here twice - the first experience was great with the waitress confirming my meal was gf (got the cacio o pepe which is delicious). The most recent time was during an early afternoon when the restaurant was not busy at all. I ordered the same meal again and confirmed that it could be made gluten free. The meal came out and the pasta shape looked different from the previous time I ordered so I asked the server who brought the food over if it was gluten free and he confirmed. I was still not feeling confident so I looked up photos on yelp of the dish I ordered and the pasta was indeed not gluten free. I let the waiter know and he apologized and brought me a new plate of pasta (gf penne) but my trust went down quite a bit with that interaction. I ate the meal and did not get sick however I don’t react immediately. I would honestly recommend seeking a different place in the North End based on this past experience.

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

— Not at all

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?

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Offers outdoor seating

Staff is very knowledgeable. I felt extremely comfortable knowing what i was eating was safe. I got the gluten free pesto pasta. Best gluten free I’ve had! Majority of pasta options can be made gluten free. It’s cooked in its own skillet pan. Amazing food. Large portion sizes😍

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Asked what they could make gluten free and the server said they had gluten free pasta they could prepare with any of the pasta dishes (minus ravioli type dishes)! I got the cacio o pepe and it was amazing! Very delicious! The gluten free pasta was a rotini shape and was scrumptious. Would recommend! I am Celiac and did not get sick.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Delicious pasta and knowledgeable staff. Most pasta comes out served in a separate pan which makes me think they’re good about cross contamination. Have been twice and haven’t gotten sick!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

(2017) They have GF penne and the waitstaff was knowledgeable on dishes that could be made GF.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Servers were very nice, food tasted excellent but I question if it was GF-I was sick within the hour after lunch.

Was told I could have any pasta option on the menu gluten free. Also had a risotto special, had mushroom and black truffle risotto and a carbonara GF to share and it was nice.