Review of Trattoria Il Panino

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