I have a gluten intolerance and I was pleased with the options at Maggiano’s. Noah was our server and he did an outstanding job taking care of us. The chef came over to our table to answer any questions about my food options. My husband and I enjoyed our meal.
Very helpful staff. Pizza is absolutely amazing! Ordered the Sicilian all meat and a gluten free all meat for my celiac wife and son. They were very helpful in explaining what was gf and what wasn’t. We will be ordering here every time we visit the area going forward.
We visit Longboat Key annually, and since LaNorma opened in 2019, it’s been a must-visit every trip. This year, we were lucky to stay for two weeks — and dined at LaNorma three times, including their incredible Wine Tasting experience on May 9.
Our first meal was with my wife and mother: Salmon Piccata, Rigatoni with Meatballs, Arancini, and a Mediterraneo Salad — every dish was outstanding. Gustavo’s service made the evening even better.
The second visit was a family dinner with seven of us. The Veal Saltimbocca stole the show — truly unforgettable. Everyone loved their meals, and Tatiana provided flawless service. It was a perfect night.
The following day, my wife and I attended the Wine Tasting event. We’ve done wine experiences in Italy, including Tuscany, and this easily matched some of the best. Sommelier Riccardo brought the wines of Piedmont (Nebbiolo, Barbera, Barbaresco, and Barolo) to life with rich stories and expert insight. The four-course lunch (plus dessert) was paired beautifully with the wines, and they thoughtfully accommodated my wife’s gluten-free needs. Yulia’s attentive service and the warm presence of Daniela and Giuseppe made the experience truly memorable.
Final thoughts? LaNorma has always been a favorite, but this trip confirmed it's better than ever. The food is sublime — if I had to choose a last meal, it’d be the Veal Saltimbocca. The wine list has improved, and the welcoming atmosphere makes every visit feel like coming home. Congratulations to the entire LaNorma team for creating something truly exceptional on beautiful Longboat Key. We can’t wait to return.
We came in at the last minute before they were about to close, everyone was very nice and attentive, specially our server Sebastian. Pizzas were great! They offer gluten free pizza and pasta, we loved it.
Amazing Italian food, very authentic! They also have gluten free pasta that was delicious. Highly recommend. Service was great and very accommodating. We had Flavio (sp?) as a server and he was great.
Celiac friendly
