Travinia Italian Kitchen

The menu is marked with GF items but the waitress literally knew nothing about GF. Even admitted it. Then when the menu was questioned, she said she didn’t know and didn’t even inquire. When my pasta came, it tasted GF so let’s hope it was!!

Awesome food, knowledgeable wait staff and enjoyed the atmosphere

Absolute nasty!! Chef and manager couldn't understand simple questions and didn't care to answer with respect. Disgrace will never recommend or visit again.

Celiac friendly?

No

This place used to be great for Celiac. But they have lost an understanding. This weekend my gluten free penne pasta had pieces of regular linguini and shells in it. The chef said they stopped using wheat pasta and only use egg pasta so I should be fine.

Celiac friendly?

No

Celiac friendly?

Yes

GF pizza and pasta. I have had good experiences here. The GF pasta is pretty good. They assured me it was cooked separately.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

We eat here about every two weeks. I usually get some sort of pasta mix. Sometimes the sauces aren't quite what I requested. But the pasta is really good and I've never had a problem. We always eat insides. I've never been sick even when it's busy, if you have a problem tell the manager, they are always there and concerned, to the point that since I have small hands I've started asking for different glasses to drink out of and they said since they've had to many issues with them they're replacing them.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Very disappointed

I tried them for the first time today. The location and decor were nice. There was no one inside and only a couple of small groups outside. It was a very warm and sunny day, so I chose outside seating. However, when the host asked me to choose a table, all but one were dirty- covered in plates, glasses, etc. Naturally I chose the clean one, and asked if I could have an umbrella like the other tables, which he said was fine. When the waitress arrived, I told her I was considering two items, and she made a suggestion - the braised short rib rigatoni- and also recommended a caesar salad. I told her that I could not have gluten and asked if the croutons could be left off and she said yes. I also reminded her about the umbrella.

The food was delivered by a different girl who brought the salad and pasta all at once and of course there were croutons. When I pointed them out, she quickly took the plate away. Seconds later the waitress returned with what was clearly the same salad with the croutons removed. I almost never send food back or complain, but there were still crumbs in the salad. I told her to just take it away. The pasta honestly did not look very appetizing. It looked like plain noodles with some canned tomatoes, and a negligible amount of melted cheese and stringy meat that was almost mush from overcooking. It was like a crock-pot meal from the freezer aisle.

After several minutes sitting in the sun, no one had brought the umbrella or cleaned any of the other tables despite the fact that the restaurant was nearly empty the entire time. When I asked again, the waitress said she'd look into it. The second girl then suddenly arrived, grabbed an umbrella from the ground, and without warning began trying to position it on the table.

She didn't attempt to dust it off or allow me to move my food. There was a live insect that appeared to be dangling from a web and I asked if it was a spider. She replied sarcastically that "you can't really help that when you're outside." I held my plate and water glass away from the table as we both watched the insect, amongst dust and who knows what else, fall to the table and scurry away. Then I called the waitress over and asked for the check. She seemed genuinely concerned that I had hardly touched the pasta, but my stomach had become upset after the first couple of bites.

When the waitress returned, she boxed up the remaining pasta, which was nice of her, and she had billed me only for the lunch price of the pasta and removed the charge for the salad altogether. Ultimately I was expecting a nearly $25 check plus tip that ended up being about $15 for everything. All in all, it was the most bizarre experience that I have had at any restaurant, ever. Too bad, I was hoping to occasionally stop in to get my pasta fix. One star, because despite it's appearance and texture, the flavor of the pasta was not bad and one star for the waitress.

Celiac friendly?

No

We went for my mother's birthday this past weekend and had an amazing time! My mother is not only gluten-free but she has several other food allergies. She was able to have a wonderful meal with 20 of her close friends in their Wine Room. We will definitely be going back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I also have celiac disease and have been numerous times with no reaction. My husband orders from the regular menu and is served bread which I don't eat obviously.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I've been several times and eaten gluten free successfully. Great pasta choices and delicious salads. Scallop appetizer with risotto is spectacular. For a chain italian, this is a favorite.

We ate here 2 nights in a row. The first night all went well though staff were clueless about what gf meant (brought bread to table). And check said gluten pasta. Though they assured me in computer it said gluten free. When waitress brought she said here is your gluten pasta and I said gluten free and she said oh yes. We confirmed with chef and my daughter ate it. The next night we went again with grandparents. We asked waiter 3 times and server. My daughter said pasta looked different than night before and we reconfirmed. They assurred me it was gluten free. This was after bringing her salad with croutons that we had to send back. She ate pasta and got very sick. This place needs serious training intervention of all staff otherwise those with gluten allergy or celiac should avoid!

We just went here for wine and dessert. The creme brulee was fabulous!!

I have eaten here twice in the past month, there is only one item indicated it is gluten free, a Flatbread Primavera (they also offer gluten free noodles but none of their sauces are listed as gluten free) Today when I ordered the Primavera they fried the Spinach on top of it in a shared fryer and I only found out after I took a bite. Just be careful eating here.

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?

— Not Much/None

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

— Average

The gluten free pasta is gluten free penne but definitely recommended. It’s not dry like some store bought pasta

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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 lunch
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended

I’ve eaten here numerous times. Lots of good options. Items are marked and most waitstaff knowledgeable about what they can serve/modify. The food is tasty and I don’t feel like I’m missing out. They’ve even served the pasta dishes over risotto for me before since I’m not a big fan of gluten-free pasta. I’ve not gotten sick here from cross contamination.

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

I have been to this restaurant twice and enjoyed spaghetti bolognese with gluten free noodles and have had no issues. They have other gf options including a chocolate lava cake that is delicious. The staff is very helpful and willing to listen to your needs. It has been hard for me to find Italian food other than gf pizzas so this restaurant I highly recommend.

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

— Somewhat

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

I could have eaten 6 of the crème brûlée! Their pasta is delish and they will make it with almost all sauces!

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