Massimo is always amazing! The food is delicious, incredible authentic Italian, with a full gluten free menu! The staff is attentive and so friendly, especially the Manager Anna, who always greets us warmly and welcomes us back. We happily travel over an hour to come here for date night and special occasions and it’s always worth it! Highly recommend!
I had an incredible lunch here yesterday! I was pretty nervous since I haven't had pizza from a restaurant since my Celiac Disease diagnosis 4.5 years ago, but our server John was fantastic. He answered all my questions, double checked things when I asked, and put me totally at ease. He reassured me they take allergens very seriously, including a separate prep area AND a separate oven for GF pizzas! I had a 1/2 pesto margherita and 1/2 chicken bacon ranch pizza, both sides were equally delicious.
The wine and dessert (cannoli) were great, but the entrees were pretty bad. We got the chicken milanese and it was some of the most overcooked chicken we have ever had. The gluten free pasta and sauce were mediocre at best. Not happy with the food, but service was nice and it was a pleasant environment. The water had a very bad after taste also, would not drink.
So good! American vegan food blows my mind. I loved the macaroni salad, crispy tofu roll, gluten free cake cup and am excited to try the brownie tomorrow.
Restaurant was clean and well lit. Staff was friendly and very accommodating to dietary needs. Large selection of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free items. Food was delicious with a wide flavor profile and range of heat. Prices were not prohibitive. Parking can be a little challenging if you are not from the area.
This place is ace. Excellent Mexican-American food, from burritos to the all-important taco. I highly recommend the barbacoa bowl or taco.
They're also attentive to gluten free needs /celiac customers. Although not a dedicated facility, they boxed and labeled our celiac (gf/df) orders separately and noted which orders were allergy on the receipt.
Pizza Pie-er is my favorite Rhode Island Pizza. They have by far the best gluten free pizza. Great choices and the service is always top notch. I have been a customer for over 20 years.
I went for the special Irish breakfast on a weekday shortly before St. Patrick’s Day. The corned beef dinner knocked my socks off with how smooth it was! Just really commendable that a special could be so perfect. And for just $25! Sat at the chef’s counter and saw the care and cooperation with which dishes were being prepared. Server was friendly, charming, and knowledgeable about gluten restrictions.
Service did seem a tad disorganized. I noticed plates sit on the counter for maybe 3-5 minutes before they went to tables.
The place has a really cool interior and vibe. Every time I’m here I notice some different decor behind the bar or on the wall. I love that the bar seats have skateboards on the backs of them. The bar staff is always friendly and informative. I come in for my favorite cocktail, the track suit. Bourbon, aperol, yellow chartreuse, and lemon. The menu has a lot of gluten free options, and I even had the luxury of having GF onion rings this last visit. This place is one of my favorites.
Hi had the pleasure of having Hernan serve my friend and I last night! He was very knowledgeable about the menu. My friend had gluten allergies and Hernan was very helpful . Thank you for your great service!
Absolutely delicious. I have celiac disease, and they readily accommodated me with a scrumptious gluten-free meal accompanied by an excellent glad of red wine. Loved it!
CAV Restaurant is a thoughtful place. Every component of the restaurant seems to be articulately assessed. "Everything in it's place" feels like a proper phrase for this restaurant. The antiquities that surround the dining tables are a severe example of the decorator's style. There are places in Providence that mix small business and museum, this is one of those places.
The menu had a selection that doesn't feel as limited as other niche restaurants. The selection did include gluten-free labeling for those who have the need. The Parmesan Encrusted Free Range Chicken Breast was delicious. The portion size was enough, for a fast metabolism, you may want to order appetizers.
I like to judge a place by it's presentation of a Caesar Salad. Some places look like they threw a bunch of lettuce leaves onto a place and smatter some cheese on top, with a sneeze of Caesar dressing. CAV was not this place. We ordered the salad without croutons, and it was delicious. There was some baked parmesan on top of the salad that added to the flavor. The dressing was light enough that it did not overpower the other flavors, such as the lettuce and the cheese.
The cocktails were excellent! I ordered the Silver and Gold Margarita, they were flavorful and highlighted the taste of the tequila without the taste of the alcohol. A very unique aspect.
CAV is a place where I am curious about it all. When observing all of the artifacts, and the actual space that the restaurant was in, it tells a very cool story. I recommend taking the time to make a reservation and enjoy the time spent there. It is a wonderful thing for CAV to be in Providence!
Don’t recommend if you have an allergy. I was ordering and kindly asked if they would mind changing their gloves due to a gluten allergy. The lady’s mood entirely changed. Came back a few minutes later to tell me someone would be making it in the back. She relayed my order to him by saying, “I don’t believe in gluten free but she says she has an allergy”
As someone who is fairly new to Celiacs Disease, I am insecure and already feel like a burden. Her comment was said directly in front of me and I believe it was entirely disrespectful and unprofessional. In addition, they made the wrong sandwich. This is the worst experience I’ve had thus far in the food industry regarding my dietary restrictions. Branch St location in Providence, RI.
Our server Dan saved the experience. We went for our five year anniversary on a Saturday night. It was steady but we were able to get a reservation and table. The menu is not really condusive if you have multiple food allergies but I knew that I would have limited options going in this was more for my other half. Gluten free options are good if you eat meat if you don't you have pretty much just potatoes. Service was amazing however there were some kitchen problems not to the fault of our server. One of our appetizers was forgotten then brought out probably 40+ minutes after ordering when the server went to inform the kitchen. my boyfriend's steak came out very rare when he had ordered midrare it was more black and blue which he sometimes likes but it wasn't what he was in the mood for. They packed the steak to go however while we were waiting for our dessert ( which they gave complimentary not sure if that was from the anniversary or to make up for the other mistakes) we noticed the to go bag never came out. When Dan returned to let us know dessert would be out soon if we didn't mind waiting we mentioned the bag and he went to look for it. Another young man (who I believe was a busser) came out a minute or two later with a bag asking if we were the missing steak. My boyfriend said yes and took the steak thankfully he checked the bag as it was not his leftovers. We are pretty relaxed restaurant goers so it didn't bother us much we were more worried for whoever would have to catch the fallout from whereever his steak went. (To clarify we were positive it was not our steak as we were given a small fillet and my boyfriend had more than half a new york strip with spicy butter on it which made it orange. The steak we received also had parsley on it when the original one did not). When Dan returned he quickly apologized cracked a few jokes to lighten the mood got us some coffee and said he'd be back with dessert and a new steak. All in all we had an amazing experience because of Dan. The food was just alright considering how much we payed and how many mistakes were made but because of our service our anniversary dinner wasn't ruined and we would go back and give it another try. In the end request Dan and make sure you check your takeaway bag.
i love south asian food and i am so happy there's a new spot in federal hill for it. i ordered the chicken tikka bowl and the mini samosas. the place is sooo clean and i love their decor like their little high top seating has marble counters. they were playing covers of my favorite bollywood music and it created a whole mood. the food tastes so fresh and so seasoned but because they build your bowl with you, you can alter spice and taste levels. the servers are SO kind. they loved taking questions and sharing more information about their kitchen set-up and how they make everything from scratch. you can see them cooking while you order and eat. it's so gluten friendly too. this is a great place to bring friends with different dietary tastes or needs. i put both kinds of rice and salads on my bowl, and picked the cilanter coolada sauce which tastes like mint parsley chutney. the mini samosas were the perfect crunchy accompaniment and sooo flavorful in their little bites. the tamarind chili is like a sweet and spicy sauce to dip into. i can't wait to come back and also to cater them for my college student events.
Great little spot, I got both of the oyster shooters; I enjoyed the Bloody Mary one more than the Mexican.
They're raw oysters were so fresh and flavorful. They were very clean, not gritty or briny.
Updating my review with some photos. We went hard on the APPY HOUR deals. I forgot to snap pictures of the oysters...again! I was just enjoying them too much. I got the diver scallops done Oscar's style, which they altered to fit my gluten free diet. My husband got the Shrimp Cocktail and Lobster Bisque, the Bisque needed more sherry and they could be a little more generous with the Lobster. All he got was that tiny little bit in the photo. Shrimp Cocktail is not worth it.
We had an amazing time at Bodega on Smith! The food was delicious with lots of gluten and vegan-free options. At night, you can sip on great cocktails—shhh, it's a secret! The staff was fantastic, creating the perfect vibe. You can really tell the owners care about the quality and presentation of everything they serve. We can’t wait to return!
My niece and I came to try the matcha latte and she got herself a chocolate croissant. I have a gluten allergy, so there weren't any options I felt comfortable eating. But I really appreciated that the barista cleaned all the equipment before making my latte. My niece really enjoyed her chocolate croissant, it looked magnificent. The vibes were also immaculate, it really felt like a European cafe. We'll be back!
My server Caroline was so attentive and not to mention so beautiful!! She attended to our every need and the food was to die for! I went to dinner with my family, my grandparents were in town visiting, they are hard to impress but loved everything from the ambience to the gluten free options. We will definitely be back! Sweet Caroline gave us an excellent night and we are very grateful!
Bellini, great atmosphere, great food, if you don’t have allergies. My friends and I went there for a birthday dinner, and my friend has celiac (she cannot have gluten). We were very clear with our waitress she had this severe food allergy, and when asked about the gluten free option our waitress said the was gluten free spaghetti. But when asked about the tortellini (spinach and feta), our waitress said they could make them gluten free.
When we got home, my friend started throwing up and getting very sick. At first we thought it was cross-contamination, so I called the restaurant. When I asked the man at the phone, he had said that was not the case and they cannot make the tortalini gluten free. He had asked for who served us, but we did not remember her name, just the area we were in. He had said she has been there for a long time now and there was “miscommunication”. I am not sure how stating someone (and who) has celiac that could’ve been lost in translation.
Hopefully this does not happen to anyone else.
I was enticed by fresh homemade tortillas, but all of the food fell flat. Our server suggested that every person order at least 2 tacos. As someone with a gluten allergy who was avoiding meat that day, I only had the choice of the mushroom taco... so I had to double up on that one. My vegetarian friend ordered the 2 options available to him, the mushroom and cauliflower. My partner ordered carne asada and al pastor. I did not enjoy or finish my mushroom tacos. My friend said the cauliflower tempura tasted oily and lacked seasoning. My partner, who is not very picky, said his were alright. We also ordered elote, which was fine but nothing special (the server called it out specifically when making recommendations), and guacamole, which was also fine. Drinks were the best part of the meal. Our table had a margarita flight, a classic margarita, agua fresca, and pineapple with mint. Service was prompt and friendly, and we never felt like we were waiting even though it was busy. The price was very reasonable, but you get what you pay for. Come in for margaritas, but maybe not for dinner.
Delicious crepes, has the Campania and is really good. Wish they had maple syrup but the sweet crepes look good. They have gluten free for both sweet and savory crepes.
Busy and lively place! Didn’t get a drink but matcha looked very good, would definitely try that next time. I got the pesto smash with pesto, egg, avocado and green and it was delicious. Gluten free can be accommodated on the toasts, wraps and sandwiches which is great.
We got there right before the dinner rush. The staff was kind and knowledgeable about what items were safe for me as a person with Celiac Disease. The Scungilli was fantastic, the snails had a similar texture to octopus, and the portion size was generous enough for my husband and I to share. The Gemelli Gluten Free pasta was quite interesting, but in a good way. My kids both devoured their meals as well which says a lot.
The pizza was delicious and my daughter loved the gluten-free pizza. The owner/manager was super friendly and welcoming. The gelato for dessert was amazing. I had the peanut butter brownie and chocolate flavors. Great find!!
Amazing place to grab a bite with your family. Staff is very friendly and the food is superb. Four cheese pizza is the very best, I have issues with gluten, but I couldn't care less, and I stuffed my cheeks with their pizzas. To my surprise, I didn't get sick. Dough is perfect, not too tick, just pure perfection. Prices are really reasonable. Will come back for sure.
Amazing staff, bartender was amazing wait staff was amazing all orders were right on spot even when we requested dairy free/gluten free for our dinner. Iris is amazing!!
Haven’t been in a long while but remembered liking it when I came. Came with a friend who is gluten-free so we decided to share everything listed as GF on the menu.
So glad I tried the chicken breast with mashed potatoes. Au jus sauce so the gravy is GF too ; SO good. Highly recommend, to anyone. Not just GF people. The chicken was perfectly marinated and they split it in half for us when we said we were sharing.
They start you off with bread which is obviously gluten so I got to eat two of those because she can’t. Whipped butter was a nice touch.
Hope they don’t take the chicken dish off the menu or change it. It’s perfect. Will be recommending that to everyone.
The appetizer we ordered was fine. Like Cambodian style agedashi tofu instead of Japanese style. It was listed as tofu fries so I found the shape to be a little boring. They could be more fun if they were sliced in another half long ways. Served with Thai style sweet chili sauce.
Wedge Salad was better and the chicken was fantastic.
I absolutely LOVE this place. This is by far the best ramen sport i've ever been to. Their staff is soo nice and they have amazing home-made food. Attached is the ramen I ordered, its the shoyu vegetable/mushroom ramen with tofu instead of pork and i added bok-choy with gluten free noodles. Im completely gluten free because i'm highly allergic and these were the best noodles i've ever had! I have no idea where they purchase these from but i would love to know! I live in Florida and i came here while visiting family and i WOULD LOVE to go back but its not very convenient lol!! Please try this amazing hidden spot!!
I want to love this place. Great location. But the drink menu is laughably outdated ( 2000's Red Sox players ?)
My sangria was a tiny glass of wine and peachtree, for $16. Food is ok , but it's 2024, time to keep some gluten free buns in the freezer, I will overpay for it.
We're regulars at LNU so it only made sense to try out the vegan deli since they're in the same building. Very happy to see there were some gluten-free options since a lot of meat substitutes are made with wheat gluten.
I got the chickpea tuna on top of a salad, and my wife tried the Frank, the Italian. It was all pretty good. You can order to go, or there are a few tables to dine in. Service was fast and friendly, prices were reasonable, overall great vibe.
*Gender neutral bathroom
Called to ask questions about their gluten free options and they were happy to answer and accommodate our needs. Went in to pick up the food and everyone was super friendly. The food was delicious!
Best experience in Providence. The food is delicious and the drinks are fun. Jack was our server twice and he is amazing! He is friendly and knowledgeable about the drinks, pasta styles, and gluten free options. Easily top tier in Providence.
This was one of the best meals I’ve ever had. I’m gluten free, and allergic to egg and they made pad Thai that was allergy friendly and absolutely delicious. The staff was kind and knowledgeable about allergies as well, which made me feel safe. Highly recommend!
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