Gluten-Free at Russo's New York Pizzeria

Just a heads up to all the GF people, Russo's New York Pizzeria - South Padre Island no longer has regular GF pizza. We went there tonight, ordered the GF Flatbread to begin with. This is just the GF crust with their Italian spices on it, served with dipping oil. Our fabulous server brings it out to us and even said, I'm not sure why they cut it this way. I knew without even trying it that it was the nasty cauliflower crust. It was so nasty smelling that it made my stomach hurt. We were then told they no longer have regular GF crusts. Management made us pay for 3 bottled waters and a beer, even though they were out of what we ordered. Not a good business plan. It would have been so easy for them to apologize and comp us our drinks because they were out. The manager lady was not a nice person. It's hard enough being GF.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen

Other Characteristics

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

Excellent pizza , they take GF food prep SERIOUSLY. Went twice in one week . Highly recommend

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

I ordered a mozzarella cheese pizza from the gluten free option they had on the HungerStation app. Unfortunately, what I received was a gluten-based pizza. I’m grateful that I ate a small bite that still initiated some symptoms of my celiac disease. This is really upsetting. Anyone ordering needs to be careful and confirm many times with the restaurant

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?

— Poor

Excellent gluten free pizza server was very knowledgeable - highly recommend party I was with enjoyed their pizza as well

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Pedro was excellent! Wait staff were knowledgeable on cross contamination and dedicated areas and silverware such as knofe for cutting! Excellent Pizza.

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?

— 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 for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers outdoor seating

Great food. My son has Celiac and had their pizza. They have a separate prep area and we're very aware of handling the food. We will definitely be back.

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
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch

We have been here a few times and service is always great. We have only had the pasta but they can make most of their sauces gluten free!

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?

— Good

We were here to visit Yosemite National Park from out of state and looking for something fairly quick, but good. Picked Russo's after reading the review. The have many things on the menu that can be made GF. I had one of their specialty pizzas on the cauliflower crust and it was delish! They were very attentive to cooking it separately to avoid cross contamination.

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

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 kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

My celiac son had the cauliflower pizza and I had gf shrimp Alfredo. Both were delicious. Neither of us had any reaction.

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

Gluten free pasta was nasty and it wasn’t even listed on the menu I knew they offered because of other reviews

Got glutened. Really thought it'd be fine. They even said they were preparing it separate from the other stuff. Must've used toppings from shared bins or something.

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

— Not at all

I stopped in here out of curiosity today, since their outdoor menu referenced a cauliflower crust, and they had some great pizza options. The staff at the front said they take additional precautions for gluten allergies. Ordered and the pizza was delicious - will be back.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Service was excellent, very friendly. Pizza was not great. Was 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?

— Below Average

Baked ziti - delicious!

Gf Pizza with vegetables was incredible. Very similar to a Northern Italian pizza. Best crust ever!

The manger was so friendly and helpful. He went through the entire menu of gluten free options.

Insalata Calabrese - Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, and sweet basalmic

Very nice experience!

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

— Very

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 takeout
• Offers online ordering

Can eat in. Has been very much improved.

Important to specify GF to waitstaff so they can explain the two types of GF crust. We prefer crispy and they prepare it perfectly. We visit regularly without problems. If ordering house salad remind no flatbread to accompany. Very good GF pasta dishes too, but this is our go-to for pizza. Charming waitstaff.

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

Had an amazing experience here with my husband and two boys with Celiac disease. Was able to order a GF pizza for one of my sons and the other had pasta. What hit the spot was the GF focaccia bread. It was SO good. Neither of my boys got sick here and tons of GF pizza and pasta options.

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

— Very

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

I wanted to love this place. The food was OK. We didn’t chance the pizza and ordered the pasta. I emphasized that it was an allergy. The sauce was decent but the pasta was overcooked and mushy. HOWEVER, my daughter’s food was brought out and I noticed it was a different sauce. I questioned it, but she was starving so I went with it. Two bites in the server came over to say that there was a mixup with a to-go order and she had been given regular pasta. He apologized and fortunately caught it quickly but I am waiting to see what impact it will have. No the best start to our vacation.

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

— Not 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?

— Below Average

We came here for the GF pizza but I knew it was probably not going to be safe unless they have a separate oven. They don’t. I spoke to them for a while before finally deciding to play it safe and just order pasta while the rest of my family had pizza. They also told me that their fried onions and cauliflower toppings are fried with other breaded items, so don’t pick those toppings. Additionally, the meatballs have bread crumbs in them. But they said the pasta sauces were all GF.

Family said the pizza was awesome. I had baked ziti and while the cheese topping was great, I had to add a lot of salt and pepper to my sauce. It wasn’t bad tho and best part was that I didn’t even get a twinge. They serve wine and beer as well.

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

— Not at all

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

Went here and the waitress said she really wouldn’t trust anything in the place. “Maybe the pasta, but the sausage in the meat sauce may or may not be gluten free”. Asked the cook if the pizza was in a separate oven and he said no it’s all in the same oven.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Poor

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers outdoor seating

SUPER AWESOME!! My daughter and I ate here and both got pizza. They seemed very knowledgeable about gluten and how to stay safe so she wouldn’t get sick. The cauliflower crust was great.

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

My experience was amazing. I am celiac and our waiter, Fernando, was so kind when I asked for gluten free and continuously checked on us throughout the night! I ordered the gluten free fettuccine alfredo and a side of the gluten free dipping bread. It was INCREDIBLE. The bread was warm and chewy and the pasta was so incredible I ate every bite. The service was wonderful and I will definitely be returning!

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

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

Such a great experience! Chatted on the phone with the manager and told him about my allergy. He cooked the pizza on a piece of foil and prepared on another surface! Did not get sick! Thank you!!!

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?

— Good

My daughter is newly diagnosed with celiac. We found this place using this app and it was next to our condo we had rented for vacation. The food was so good and my daughter ordered the gluten-free penne pasta and really enjoyed it. They also offer cauliflower crust, gluten free pizza.

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

— Somewhat

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

Very tasty and no reactions. A total win!

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

This place is not safe for anyone with celiac disease they throw flour all over the place and it's highly cross contaminated no change of gloves or even wearing gloves they also don't have a separate cutter I ordered and saw them prepare the food and canceled my order right away sad but still no gluten free pizza here

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

— Not at all

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

They offer GF pizza & pasta.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• 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?

— Some

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

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

Service wasn’t terrible, but wasn’t great. When I asked about gluten free she exclaimed that they offered gluten free noodles and pizza crust. I informed her that it was an allergy and that I needed her to be 100% sure. She came back and told me she read the ingredients of everything and that it “should” be ok although she wasn’t really sure what gluten was. I ordered the chicken pesto pasta and the tomato soup. The soup was amazing. My noodles were not fully cooked. We also had issues ordering drinks during happy hour and my friend was brought lemons for her dos when she specifically asked for limes and for her beer to be dressed which it wasn’t. I won’t be returning, although I heard really good things about it. I’m pretty sure I did get cross contamination.

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

— Not at all

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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 Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch

Called first and asked about gf options. They offered gf penne pasta, cooked separately for pasta dishes ordered gf. When I came in and ordered they advised that gf pizzas are baked in a separate pizza oven then others Very aware of cc issues. Will be back this trip.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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

Other Characteristics

• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers outdoor seating

just down right good pizza!!

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 takeout
• Offers delivery

Used the app to find Russo’s while visiting Galveston Island from out of town. Our family of four (3 with Celiac and 1 with an additional peanut/tree nut allergy) had the GF pepperoni pizza, chicken Alfredo pasta, and pasta Primavera. All were absolutely delicious! So good we went back for a second time the following night!! Confirmed they cook their GF penne pasta in separate water and have a separate prep area in the kitchen for GF. Our bill was around $80 (before tip) for food, 3 pops, and a glass of wine. Would highly recommend this location!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

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

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 takeout
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Completely dedicated gluten-free kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen

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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

Had no symptoms after eating a whole gf pizza and am a sensitive celiac

I’m celiac and ordered a gf pizza for delivery to my hotel. The Bianca pizza was delicious! Celiac-friendly as I had no symptoms. Highly recommend!

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Awesome pizza! The pasta is good too.

They do not offer gluten free crust at this time

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

The Mediterranean salad is absolutely delish, they also have a truffle mushroom sauce if you don't want standard pasta sauce with your pizza for pesto and gluten-free medium size. My understanding from the counter waitresses that they prepare the pizza in a separate oven for celiac friendly as well as prepackaged cheese's

Had a veggie gf pizza. The server was knowledgeable and also made sure counters were wiped off and changed gloves. I didn’t get sick.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Worst gluten free pizza I have ever had.

The food was great and safe but it took them 20 minutes in between pizzas and by the time everyone else got there pizza mine was cold

Celiac friendly?

Yes

My daughter and I are Celiac. Split the Mediterranean GF pizza and chicken GF pasta kale salad. No reactions that either of us notices over 2 days. Staff not real knowledgeable about GF on the phone and has to speak with a manager who seamed somewhat knowledgeable. I would probably have it again but would go at an odd time just to be safe.

Came with Celiac spouse for GF lunch. She had pizza. Was really tasty. Nima sensored the pizza, was 100% GF. No issues.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Server was nice and knowledgeable. They brought us GF Focaccia bread ($2) for an appetizer- delicious! We got GF Pizzas: grilled chicken & pepperoni. They were both good- not the best we’ve ever had, but great for our hungry tummies. :)

Had GF pasta that was excellent. Great service. Would recommend.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Ordered their pizza to my hotel room after 10 hours of redeye air travel with no food. It was pricey, but man it hit the spot! They told me upfront that delivery would take an hour, it was worth the wait. Non-celiac gluten intolerant.

They have gf crusts, a variety of toppings, and are very accommodating and knowledgeable. The price is somewhat high for the portion size, but otherwise it’s good.

Good gluten free pizza. Not sure about level of cross contamination, but they seem pretty knowledgeable.

Gluten free options clearly marked on the menu including several kinds of pasta, salad dressings and pizza crust. The server brought our kids GF pasta with regular bread (oops!) so be sure to express your gluten intolerance or Celiac disease very clearly to your server. She said they have dedicated cooking space in the pizza oven. Good vegetarian options as well.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This is not a celiac friendly restaurant in any way. If you have true celiac, stay away!

Celiac friendly?

No