Black bean chorizo omelette, tomato and bacon omelet, shrimp and grits - all GF, I believe!

Umana Restaurant & Wine Bar

10 recent ratings
$$ • Ethiopian Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Popular gluten-free menu items: Cakes, Cocktails, Curry, Dessert, Injera, Salad
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9 ratings

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236 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12210

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Asymptomatic Celiac
3 weeks ago

Nearly the entire menu is GF, and the food is excellent.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Injera, Soup, Curry, Salad
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Knowledgeable staff
Other
  • — Good for wheat-free
Celiac
2 months ago

Very pleasant and much enjoyed.

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Symptomatic Celiac
2 months ago

Best meal I had during my weekend in upstate! I had the oxtail and it was next level delicious. So so good ! I can’t wait to come back here. Also the restaurant has a very nice and warm atmosphere. Everyone is laid back, friendly, and our waitress Missy was great. Next time we’ll save room for dessert 😋

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  • — Dessert, Cakes, Injera, Cocktails
Oxtail

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This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.
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Umana Restaurant & Wine Bar gluten-free menu
Black bean chorizo omelette, tomato and bacon omelet, shrimp and grits - all GF, I believe!
Benedict- but this one has a biscuits (NOT GF). Usually comes with GF cornbread, but they ran out when we went. This is my friend's meal, which is why it isnt GF.
Brazilian breakfast
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Symptomatic Celiac
3 months ago

Oh. My. God. The food here is so delicious that my boyfriend continued to eat long past he was full and felt sick the rest of the night! He wanted to continue experiencing the flavors. WOW. EVERYTHING was amazing. Most of their menu is now gluten free. The only items that aren’t are Mac n cheese and a burger bun. Their injera is 100% gluten free, which is rare for an Ethiopian restaurant. Usually they cut their teff with wheat, but Umana does not! Their fryer is dedicated gf because there’s nothing else being fried in there. We had cassava balls (lightly fried to just a tiny fragile crispy outer skin that covered a delicious mashed cassava inside, which we dipped in mango chutney. Is your mouth watering yet? Then we had chicken and tofu injeras. I didn’t eat half of mine (it was enough food for 3 people), and it kept well enough to eat two days later, injera and all. Then we tried a cassava based dessert and it was heavenly. The waiter didn’t know a lot about gluten allergies, but asked the kitchen each time I had a question he didn’t know. He also graciously brought out the ice cream container so I could determine if I could eat it. I opted out of the ice cream because it was Trader Joe’s oat based and there was no mention of it being gluten free either online or on the label, but they subbed a sorbet that was delicious. Did I mention I started with a demi tasse of straight ginger juice? If I could live in this restaurant, I would.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Kebabs, Dessert, Cakes, Injera & more
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
Other
  • — Low-FODMAP
Symptomatic Celiac
6 months ago

Absolutely delicious menu, almost entirely gluten-free. The menu is clearly labeled GF and vegetarian.

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Taste
Variety
GF Menu Items
  • — Kebabs, Dessert, Cakes, Wraps & more
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
Other
  • — Good for dairy-free
Gluten-Free at Umana Restaurant & Wine Bar
Umana Restaurant & Wine Bar gluten-free menu
Umana Restaurant & Wine Bar gluten-free menu
Gluten Sensitive
9 months ago

This was the most delicious meal that I have had the pleasure to experience in awhile. It was a flavor explosion dance party happening in my mouth. Thank you! We'll be back.

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Celiac
1 year ago

Super cute spot - I can’t believe how long it has taken me to discover it!

We went for brunch. There is a selection of cocktails and about 1/2 the menu (or more) is gluten free. They seemed very accommodating and well versed in Celiac.

I had the Brazilian Breakfast and would perhaps make it a standard order. Very flavorful! 10/10, would recommend.

Update: the chorizo, black bean, and veggie omelet was the best omelet I’ve ever had!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Staff accommodates
  • — Knowledgeable staff
Other
  • — Breakfast/Brunch
  • — Lunch
  • — Dinner
  • — Takeout
Black bean chorizo omelette, tomato and bacon omelet, shrimp and grits - all GF, I believe!
Benedict- but this one has a biscuits (NOT GF). Usually comes with GF cornbread, but they ran out when we went. This is my friend's meal, which is why it isnt GF.
Brazilian breakfast
Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

Clearly labeled gf dishes, including gf injera and a dedicated fryer.

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Wheat Allergy
1 year ago

Such a cute spot with delicious food and a variety of options. I haven’t been to brunch yet but I’ve heard such good things as well. I look forward to going back.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Gluten Intolerant
2 years ago

An interesting little spot! Many gf options labeled on the menu. My group ordered 7 dishes, 5 were delicious, 2 could use a little help. And the “spice cornbread” is not like other cornbreads I’ve had. Great service and none of my cc sensitive people got sick, which is always wonderful when we’re traveling from out of town. My 3 kids even ate their meals which we’re always nervous about.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
2 years ago

Unbelievable experience at this restaurant. I cannot recommend it highly enough. Everything on their dinner menu is GF except a macaroni and cheese side. Our server told us they had celiac which was super helpful. I have celiac and am extremely sensitive to any cross contamination so eating out is always fraught for me but I felt so relaxed at this restaurant. Not to mention the wings were to die for and the fried fish tacos and plantains were really good too. Wine was also delicious! I will for sure be back!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
6 years ago

They have a GF menu, but no dedicated fryer, so the wings and plantains were off the list — though listed as GF on the menu. So annoying.

Celiac
6 years ago

I had the fish tacos...delicious! The glass of wine turned out to cost a jaw-dropping $12, but that's avoidable. They do carry Ninepin Cider for a more reasonable $7. I had no reaction at all to anything I ate, other than sticker shock about the wine.

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7 years ago
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7 years ago

I had the chicken tacos (corn tortilla, roast beets, chicken, chèvre and pineapple) and the plantains and it was hands down the best food I have ever had. My boyfriend had the injera plate - NOT GF - (lentils, beef, eggplant, sunny side up egg, and a few other things) and is still raving about it days later. Make sure you allow a few hours to dine, they have a small kitchen but it's definitely worth the wait.

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