I would not recommend this place for allergies, especially for people with celiacs. Unfortunately, places like this are the most dangerous for people with food allergies. The menu is marked and seems inclusive, but the staff I interacted with was not aware and did not care or take note when I asked about gluten free options and said that I have a gluten allergy.
The person working didn’t know what I was talking about when I asked if the fries are fried in a shared fryer and was annoyed when I asked if she could check. She left and didn’t come back with a clear answer so, I played it as safe as possible and my food still came out carelessly on bread. I brought it to the counter and they brought it right back out without the bread. No communication. At that point I started noticed the lipstick on marks on my water cup and the jars of shared condiments where anyone can dip whatever utensils they want into it (including contaminated knives spreading on bread and back). I was grossed out. I have celiacs. These details matter. I know how to navigate menus and how to respectfully advocate for the bare minimum. It’s not clean and it’s not safe.
Be wary if you have issues with gluten here. Their menu states that they take "extreme cautions to minimize the risk of cross contamination", but the waitress told me that they boil their noodles in the same water as their dumplings, meaning ANYTHING with noodles is cross contaminated (including the pho and spring rolls). Honestly, this is super disappointing and does not indicate much care for minimizing cross contamination.
That being said - their cocktails were tasty. My husband got their pho and enjoyed it. I got the Vietnamese chicken curry, which was tasty but VERY spicy.
Service was kinda slow; it took quite a while to get our drinks ordered and then to get our food order in. They brought out our entrees but forgot my husband's summer rolls. I also requested no cilantro on my dish but it came out with a huge sprig on top.
Overall I found this to be a disappointing experience, considering the blatant cross-contamination and hit-and-miss service.
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Drew Pattison
Ke the lead server was excellent. Thorough knowledge of what is gluten free (seemed like most of the menu), and even brought out the miso soup base to check some ingredients with me.
Great attention to detail. Lunch prices very reasonable. Food was excellent. Overall great. Perfect service. High integrity place.
Over a half dozen times eating there and Gluen-free safe. Gluten free & regular food tastes great - I put it above shake shack with more of a homemade/southern taste. Recommended.
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Jackie Burka
Traveling to NY and had a luncheon at Il Bacco. My daughter has celiac and I was worried about her being able to eat off the selected menu. Our waiter, Dorel was wonderful and brought a gluten free option for every course and each one was that outstanding. My veal Marsala was delicious and authentic. Will definitely return.
When in town we always make a trip to Reef. The food it delicious and large enough to share. The lemon potatoes and chicken skewers are both delicious. Good selection of wine and gluten free options in dinning with indoor and outdoor seating.
I had a really nice experience here! I am celiac and the staff was very helpful about telling me what I could eat and what I couldn’t. They informed me most of their menu can be done gluten free as they have gluten free bread. We had excellent service and the atmosphere was exactly as the title says- like I was in a cosy corner! Definitely recommend going if you’re looking for a lunch in cold springs!
Nice people. Everything was outstanding. Mix pakora was freshly made. They modified spinach pakora to make it gluten free for us. Paneer Tikka Masala was delicious. Loved the service!
This place was great! Went here with a friend who is vegan and a friend who is gluten free and they had plenty of options for everyone. Very accommodating for food allergies. Great staff. Would go back!
