Astoria

A solid Italian restaurant oozing with style. Nestled in Midland Park, Astoria greets you with a moody space filled with the smells of bread, olive oil, and matured cheeses. The waiters are warm and attentive. You will never feel rushed or forgotten and no ask feels out of place. The menu has plenty of gluten free options, many of which can be adapted. For example the linguini pawns were served with gluten free penne. However, Astoria cannot guarantee dishes are safe for coeliacs. Unfortunately fresh bread is prepared in a shared cooking environment. The wait staff will ask you if you are coeliac as you place your order. The food is a modern interpretation of classic Italian flavours. In particular, we would recommend the burrata and beef cheek ragu.The burrata was fresh, delicate, and soft, while the ragu has a strong umami flavour. The drinks menu will appeal to a wide variety of taste buds, preferences, and ages. You will also find a range of Italian drinks and sprits like the Camperchi Chianti Riserva and Limoncello spritz. Overall Astoria is a good restaurant. However the menu, although varied, lacks the flare to really wow. It is also a shame that the dishes aren't safe for coeliacs and the only pasta alternative is penne. A fundamental aspect of Italian cuisine is pasta variety which is flattered by only one option for all. _ _ _ * Critically Coeliac - reviews to die for * Whether a tasty treat or something more intimate, we are passionate about helping coeliacs find amazing restaurants. Check out our profile for more reviews.

Loved this place! I’m traveling abroad and stopped here for a bite to eat. I’m so thankful I did! Apparently we were among the first to eat from the “dinner” menu, though we would not have guessed it! The staff was really attentive & friendly and the food was delicious! I have celiac disease, and the Cajun chicken burger I ordered came on thick gluten free bread. So yummy. My boyfriend ordered the burger and very much enjoyed it. Both our meals came with fries. And seriously... what is in those fries?! The inside was pillowy soft. The outside had the slightest bit of delicious texture. 💯 Oh PS - I got a gluten free brownie to go. I haven’t eaten it yet, but the meals were so amazing I wanted to go ahead and write a review sooner than later. PPS - ate it. No surprise. It was very tasty.