Gluten-Free at East Side Mario's

UPDATE: Came back. Asked this time to have sauce made with NO pasta water and it was great. (April 2024)

Have eaten here twice. 1st time got rosé gf pasta and didn’t feel great. 2nd time got the bruschetta cauliflower crust—delicious and felt great. The second time I was there my server said the Alfredo and Rosé sauces were not gf as they were made with pasta water and yet they are marked as gf on the menu. I will eat there again and will ask again about the sauces and the pasta water.

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

Lots of gf choices (pizza and pasta)

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

Gluten free items listed on regular menu, server told me the gluten free pasta is cooked separate from the regular pasta!

I had carbonara and garden salad! Basic food but at least we have options here!

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?

— 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?

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for peanut-free
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

Stopped in for a quick meal after a day of travelling. Found our server to be very knowledgeable about celiac, gluten and cross contamination. She mentioned that all staff receive training on the subject

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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?

— Good

First time eating out after being told I’m gluten intolerant and they were very understanding and good. The cauliflower pizza crust tasted very good

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?

— Good

Not too many options but their GF pasta is good!

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?

— Not Much/None

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

— Good

Food was good. Staff take gluten sensitivities/ allergies serious.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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?

— Good

I have Celiac Disease and I absolutely love East Sides!!

It’s always been one of my favs and when I found out they take cross contamination seriously?? Wow I was hooked.

They give a different plate, add a little marker to make sure they see no croutons and they always ask if it’s an allergy!!

Absolutely love eating here!

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?

— Not Much

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

— Good

Went today and had the bruschetta with the cauliflower crust. It is AMAZING! Thin crust,of course, but great taste and the server was great! Absolutely would 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

Waitress I had was beyond amazing! She took my serious as did the kitchen! They were even sure to be cautious of how the food was layed out

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?

— Not Much

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Offers delivery
• Offers outdoor seating

Ate here tonight feel pretty good! Had the gf pasta with Alfredo and chicken. Also a ceaser salad with no croutons. Talked to server and told her I was celiac and asked her about my order she double checked the alfredo and said it’s safe. Also asked if they cook the pastA in same water as other ones abs she said no, they are good with that. She seemed she knew a lot they only have one options for gf noodles penne was good

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

The noddles are never cooked all the way, but otherwise, I mean, it’s great

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?

— Not Much

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

— Average

great service , have many diffrent type of pasta and pizza with great options

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?

— Not Much

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

— Good

I ordered the double bacon carbonara with a cesar salad (no croutons). They made sure that chef knew I had Celiac Disease and they would take all the extra safety precautions necessary, the waitress even made sure that the cesar salad dressing was gluten free. My meal came out served on a different colored plate then the other people at my table to ensure they wouldn't get mixed up!

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• 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?

— Some

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

— Good

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

Staff very knowable. Separate GF menu

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

GF menu, knowledgeable staff. Nice variety.

Great service great gluten-free options highly recommend trying it out.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

option menu sans gluten pizza et pâtes, mais pas de cuisine séparée.

I told the waiter I have celiac and asked him if they had a protocol for cross-contamination. He said yes, we are very careful. I ordered the strawberry spinach salad thinking it was one of the lower risk choices. When I received the salad it had 4 pieces of bread on it. I asked another waiter passing by if it was GF bread and he said no. I thought he was joking, but he said "no it's normal bread". He said he would bring a new salad. I made sure he understood he can't just take the bread off and he promised he would get a new one. I got the salad 2 minutes after... I trusted him and ate it and..... I was very sick the next day. If you have celiac, DON'T GO! They don't take this seriously AT ALL.

Celiac friendly?

No

Staff was knowledgable. Did GF Pasta Chicken Amatriciana. It was ok. Had a separate GF menu which was nice.

I don't know what it is but whenever I go to Eastside Mario's I always have tummy troubles even though it says gluten free

This is one of my favourite restaurants and today was my first time there since finding out I have celiac.. I had the build your own pasta and everything that was gluten free was clearly labelled.. I had gf pene with rose sauce and spicy sausage, along with a ceasar salad with no croutons of course. it was delicious and I'm not sick at all! I will definitely be back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Our waitress was very helpful and made me feel comfortable dining there. I told her as I was ordering that I am celiac and a small amount of gluten can harm me and the precautions she and the cool took to keep me safe were appreciated. I had the salad (no croutons) and they didn't bring tongs because they said they could have come in contact. I also ordered the gluten free pizza and it was very good. I know you can need be sure you're not experiencing cross contamination but they really put in every effort to ensure I wasn't.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I worked there for a short period of time and the gluten free pasta is not cooked in a way that prevents cross-contamination. Eat at your own risk!

Celiac friendly?

No

They have a pretty good Gluten Free menu with Pizza,pasta, salads fish and chicken dishes. Kitchen doesn’t take there time making GF orders. I told the waitress I have a gluten allergy and it’s bad. I starting to eat my salad and found a crouton in it. She said sorry brought back and gave me another salad. The manger was to busy at that time to come talk to me. After dinner I asked to speak to the manger. She came over and said she was sorry I’ll talk to the staff!! There was it no discount or anything they don’t take it seriously there. I’ll never eat there again or any East Side Marios again. At any other restaurant they would have taking it seriously and checked my meal to make sure it was safe.

Celiac friendly?

No

Excellent gluten free pasta. I had the build your own Alfredo penne. Very flavorful and large portion.

gly free portions seem smaller in pizza but was ok. crust was cooked too long tho.

Have had good success with thus location.

May have tasted good but caused me extreme stomach pains! Got "gluten free" spaghetti... no where near worth it.

Celiac friendly?

No

Gluten free pasta, menu and more. I had the pasta. Was amazing!

Same great taste, now gluten free!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Entire gluten-friendly menu, tons of options to choose from, including salads, pastas and pizza. Not sure if they have a dedicated GF cooking space but I'm sure if you informed them of an allergy they would accommodate. Lovely staff and good location.

I've eaten off of their GF menu twice in the past month. The first time, they couldn't find the GF menu at all. When they did find it, I ordered a GF pasta option. Their cream/white sauces are not GF so I went with the simple red sauce. The food took over 30 minutes to arrive, and when it did - GF noodles, yes, but covered in Alfredo sauce (not GF). I had to send it back and ask them to remake it. By this point my dining partner (a child) had finished her meal. Given the typical attention span of a child, this was not a fun dining adventure. I asked for a takeout container right away and ended up throwing most of my meal out. We all know how well GF noodles, especially when overlooked, hold their shape and texture - yuck! My second experience was a little better. The GF menu I was handed was completely different (no pasta, just salad, salmon or steak). I asked and received the other GF menu (after our server verified that pasta was even available). I opted for the spicy red sauce this time - much better. The food was pretty good but I didn't feel very comfortable with the knowledge of our server regarding gluten in general (although she was better than some!).

Celiac friendly?

Yes