Vinny's Italian Grill

6 ratings
$$ • Italian Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Burgers, Pasta, Pizza
Safety Rating
3 ratings

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241 Connor Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22911

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

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Great food. The only place nearby that I can get good gluten free chicken strips with bacon cheese fries. Highly recommend.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Amazing pizza and a ton of gluten free options for a great price! A must, go to restaurant for everyone!

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I’m celiac and eat here all the time. I’ve only ever tried their chicken fingers and fries and their chicken parmigiana. They’re tasty enough but too pricey for the quality. Haven’t gotten sick here.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Bread/Buns
  • Burgers
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pasta
  • Pizza

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Italian
  • Lunch
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegetarian Friendly

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Second time I had a gluten free meal there. Each time very disappointed with flavor and quality. Had the pizza this time - crust like a saltine, undercooked peppers and overcooked/ burnt dried tomato, bacon was good. Very little sauce. Some pieces had lots of toppings others had almost none. Dried tomatoes were in big hunks-not sliced and I couldn't have pepperoni (my favorite) because they buy a brand that has wheat flour in it?!?. My conclusion is that this is not a very tasty place to eat if you must be gluten free, others in the area do a much better job. Gluten free by medical necessity, not by choice.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Grocery store bought food that is way over priced.

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Decent gluten free menu, especially for an Italian/pizza restaurant! Got great gluten free pizza and also gluten free cheese ravioli! Delicious too! Service was great. My son is also dairy free so we brought our own Daiya dairy free cheese to top his pizza and they were happy to accommodate and make his pizza with that. Will definitely be back.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

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They used to have a dedicated GF menu and have since taken it away. I ordered today, was told they could sub any pasta with GF. Also was told all sauces, including Alfredo were GF. So I order GF pasta with Alfredo. Should have known better, as I’m facing the consequences. Either they now have cross contamination issues or the Alfredo/pasta was not GF. Not safe for Celiacs.

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


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

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Ordered a gluten-free margarita pizza. They add an additional charge for the gluten-free crust, like many other restaurants. The crust has dry (but not like a cracker crust) and had a strange taste that I didn’t care for.

I would go elsewhere for gluten-free pizza.

Safety


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

— Not very

Quality & Quantity


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

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

— Average

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
Gluten Intolerant

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They do have a dedicated GF frier but can only fry their homemade potatoes chips and chicken tenders. The chicken tenders are breaded with corn, so similar to Ian's Chicken Nuggets texture.

They no longer have any GF desserts and the fries are no longer GF either. GF Kaiser roll was actually really good. Nice and soft. Not super dense or crumbly.

I was an average meal, but nice to get some chicken tenders at a restaurant!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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


Other Characteristics
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
Celiac

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Absolutely best GF bun and fries ever! Daughter had the chicken fingers and fries and I had the grilled chicken sandwich with chips! Server was wonderful!! We will be back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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My sister (celiac) was so excited to find chicken fingers and fries on the menu. She rarely gets to indulge in yummy fried food anymore. They're homemade chips are also delicious and lots of great options two other celiac family members enjoyed. The gf menu has lots of good options on it.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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