I have Celiac and this place was outstanding. I immediately let the server know I have Celiac and asked about the dedicated fryer and cross contact and she confirmed and said everything can be made gluten free except for the mushroom 'escargot'. The food was absolutely incredible. We got the slow cheetah drink, sweet corn hummus, moroccan onion dip, Big Eye Tuna & Summer Melon, Feta & Olives, Crispy Potatoes, and Lamb & Beef Kefta. All amazing, and I think our favorite of the lot was the moroccan onion dip. They have house made gluten free crackers for the hummus dips that were very delicious and crunchy. I always wait to write my reviews until the next day when I know I'm not sick from being glutened, and can confirm I did not get glutened here. Wish I took more pics of the food!
Chase was amazing! Made my sister’s bday dinner special & gave special attention to the gluten-free choices to make sure the dishes were gluten-free. 10/10! Highly recommend Aba!
Service was wonderful. I have celiac and when I asked our server Ryan to explain what menu option I couldn't have, he wrote right on the menu for us so I didn't have to memorize everything he explained. Every dish we had was simply wonderful flavors!
I do NOT recommend for gluten allergies. They have an amazing menu. However, transitioning from no gluten allergy to allergy dining here post diagnosis they have super limited options and their Andros seasoning contains gluten! Why?! It’s not necessary.
Avli brunch never misses, my boyfriend and I have become regulars. Wait staff is amazing, Dimitri and Alekos always take great care of us. Recommend the dip trio and breakfast sandwich! Also has gluten free pita
Call in an order to go for four people. Got home and realized the labels on several of the trays were wrong so then had to do a mix and match to figure out if we actually got what we ordered. I'm come to find out that we actually had the food we ordered they just mislabeled the lids. Thank goodness we didn't have to walk the 25 minutes back to the restaurant from where we live. The food was good that chicken was amazing it was a tender and soft my husband's snake was great on his bowl it just seems that they put quite a lot of rice rather than the vegetables in order to make the bowl full. It would be nice if there was more vegetables in the bowl than just so much rice. I was thankful for the gluten-free naan it was rather hard and even microwaving it with a soft wet towel did not bring it back to life. The yogurt sauce on the side was best rather than putting it all over the salad. Would eat here again. is a bit spendy.
Wow! they really have the best vegan gluten free pancake🥞!!!
tofu scrambler-eggless was delicious and wholesome. Big portions great value of your money.
Amparo managed to take care of many customers with a very kind attitude, calm, charming, knowledgeable and extremely good on what she does. Eric and the rest of the staff are so friendly.
The best dinner i’ve eaten in Chicago. Gundis’s food, atmosphere, and service are second to none. Before dinner, my friend and I were feeling stressed and looking for a nice dinner. Upon entering Gundis, I instantly felt my shoulders relaxing. The chairs we sat in were so comfortable (!), the menu super clearly labeled (gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan), and our dinner (newroz pasta & salad with chicken) was delicious. highly recommend the Kurdish tea and Turkish coffee, too! Can’t wait to come back!
I have celiac disease and loved eating here. Food is excellent and more importantly totally safe because staff is knowledgeable about gluten allergies. I ordered fries without thinking and put gluten allergy in the notes. A waitress came order to let me know the fries are cross contaminated to clarify if it was okay. I told her had celiac and she took the fries off. Honestly so nice to know that staff are knowledgeable enough to clarify and the food being excellent is just a bonus knowing I won’t get sick!
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Urban Olive The Mediterranean Table
International Terminal 5, 10000 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60666, USA
Accommodating Gluten-Free
LunchDinnerMediterraneanTake AwayKid Friendly
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Ariadna Soro
Decent food, many gluten free options. I was told that everything was gluten free except the pita bread, the fries and the falafel. Also vegetarian and vegan options.
The restaurant itself is beautiful and great for pictures, my friends food was good, but I ordered the avocado toast and asked for the salsa on the side and it’s still came out smothered in onions so be aware of that if you hate onions like I do. Also they could’ve been more gluten free friendly.
One of the best restaurants for Middle Eastern food. The staff and owners make you feel comfortable and welcomed and there are many dietary friendly options (vegan, vegetarian, gluten free). Lovely restaurant!
I reserved a table here online for my anniversary and they reached out to ask what my partner's name was - they ended up giving us customized menus with a congratulatory message on them, and also gave us a free creme brulee. Food was good, decent gluten free options (vegetarian options were present but somewhat lacking, my partner got a pasta without the chicken). Cocktail variety and taste was also good according to my partner. They had a nicely decorated interior and a patio, we sat inside but I'm sure the patio would be lovely too on a nice night, it's a relatively quiet neighborhood. Overall enjoyable experience and would return again for a future celebration.
The service is always amazing, the food is delicious with large portions, and indoor/outdoor dining experience is great. Lots of options for people with vegetarian and gluten free dietary restrictions.
Stopped for lunch, asked about why the appetizer Gyro said it was Gluten Free but the Regular order didn't indicate it was (I have celiac so it matters) - I verified it was due to the pita and went ahead and ordered the appetizer size. I was looking forward to it, until once the food was delivered, the waiter stopped back to inform me that indeed the meat did have gluten in it and that I should not eat it :( Happy he informed me, bummed I didn't get to try it - please update your menu, people like me get super sick when I eat Gluten, and it has a lasting impact for days and is seriously painful.
Great place for my lunch break. The lunch specials are so so good, really well priced & fast. Love the soup too, and it's ready so quickly. (For gluten free they will give you rice or tortilla for the bread, and they have a lot of other gf options on the menu..)
Wine BarDinnerOpen Late NightMediterraneanDeliveryTake AwayOutdoor SeatingKid FriendlyBarRestaurantCocktails
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Emma Burgwald
The place is beautiful, food is 10/10, and owner is wonderful! We got the imam bayildi and the shrimp a la marina (pictured) and LOVED both! Highly recommend!
(great gluten free options as well, labeled on menu!)
Really a wonderful lunch - plenty of vegan and gluten-free options for the whole family. We had a pita sandwich, a wrap, and a plate. Each was off-the-charts good. Very satisfying and well made. Super fresh and super healthy. We’ll be back the next time we’re in town!
This place never disappoints. Crave kabob is our favorite go to quick dinner. Never received a bad meal from here. Price is right.
My spouse and I will continue to eat here! Try it out! Great options for vegetarians and gluten free folks
We had a wonderful meal here while visiting Chicago. The service was flawless. The menu offerings were broad and included a variety of gluten-free options.
Consistently excellent! I order the falafel plate every time! Great if you’re vegan or gluten free. Notable: you get a much larger salad portion when dining in rather than carrying out.
One employee said there are no gluten free options. Another said the sandwiches can be made as gluten free wraps. The chicken sumac wrap I got was not gluten free despite being labeled as such. I have been miserably ill for the last 48 hours. DO NOT TRUST THIS PLACE!
Food is always good.
However, today was the 2nd time that something was missing from my order. Last time it was the salmon and now it’s the gluten free pita. I’ll think twice before I order from this place again. Manager didn’t even give a credit or discount for a next time. Really bad customer service and experience.
Geez I'm still craving the burger I had here!
Great food, all Halaal menu so you can order whatever you want. The burgers are great and absolute value for money. Plus they have Gluten free buns available as well.
Will definitely visit again if I ever get a chance!
Food was good quality, but a very important notice to anyone gluten intolerant, the rice contains WHEAT (mixed with pasta as a pilaf). The menu should clearly state this.
As a celiac girlie, I felt pretty comfortable eating here. The person who sat us (manager? Host?) had no idea about the GF options, but our server was confident that their food would be safe, and I believe it was!
Their menu seems very farm to table and the only gluten containing items were the pastas, chips, and pita.
I genuinely felt very good after eating here. I tried a few apps, a few sides, and the sea trout dish
I absolutely love this restaurant - the food and service are both incredible! There was a very minor mixup in communication regarding which plates were gluten free, and I had to change my order to avoid cross-contamination. It was not a big deal to me at all, but the waiter apologized and they even brought out an extra little dish aside from my order that was made gluten free just for me. It was incredibly kind and so appreciated! Little gestures like that mean so much - thank you!
Amazing restaurant! Great staff from our server Tim all the way to the Chef Rey who brought out our final meal. All of the food we had was delicious, and I had plenty of Gluten Free options with no cross contamination. Can not wait to go back and try the rest of the menu!
Naf naf is always a safe choice for food when not sure what to get. Most things are easy to make gluten free which is nice. The garlic sauce was extra potent when we went.
Love the atmosphere here! Very cozy and intimate, with some nice outdoor tables in the summer. Great wine selection, good food options, including many vegetarian/pescatarian/gluten-free choices. I thought the sole fish was amazing and I enjoyed the Malbec wine, which pairs well with any dish. The service is also great! Very nice staff and usually pretty quick service. Also, you can bring your dog if seated outside. I highly recommend if you were interested in trying Turkish or Mediterranean food!
My office ordered Lil Greek Kitchen for one of our catered lunches, and it was delicious. The Gyro and Greek Potatoes were a big hit. Additionally, Adam was very attentive to our order and helped to craft options for our Gluten-Free and Vegetarian/Vegan employees.
Amazing all around. Service was great. The food was exceptional. I don't normally eat mussels but they way they make it with the broth removes any fishy aftertaste. It comes with sourdough bread. The tuna crudo was refreshing. The sea bass was flavored to perfection over a bed of spinach. The kale salad is also a must get. It's refreshing and the dressing is just right. For those with dietary issues like me, they do make accommodation gluten allergies and the server makes sure you are aware of any cross contamination.
2545 W Diversey Ave Suite 220, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
Gluten-free options
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Vijay Bhagavan
What a gem. Trogo is on the 2nd floor of the Green Exchange Building. Quaint coffee/breakfast/lunch place. Superb and thoughtful sandwiches, salads, and soups. Great place for people with dietary restrictions (plenty of vegan and gluten free options) I had the frittata panini with mushrooms. Easily the best egg sandwich I’ve had in ages. The owners are a husband and wife team. Super friendly and they take pride in their business. Would highly recommend. And sea salt chocolate chip cookie is phenomenal and also happens to be vegan.
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