La Forchetta Italian Restaurant

As someone with celiac disease, eating out can often feel stressful and limiting! But La Forchetta in Stuart, completely blew me away with how knowledgeable, accommodating, and genuinely caring they were about my dietary needs. This place is an absolute gem for anyone needing (like Me) or choosing to eat gluten-free. From the moment we sat down, our server Andrew was incredibly attentive, making sure every detail of my meal was safe. He answered all my questions with confidence and made me feel like a priority — not a burden. Before dinner, we started with two appetizers: A gluten-free pizza that was honestly the best gluten-free pizza I’ve ever had. I’ve tried gluten-free pizza at a few different restaurants plus tried making it at home, and I've always been disappointed — but their version had me rethinking everything. Perfect crust, great flavor, and nothing about it felt like a compromise. We also had sautéed clams and mussels in a bruschetta wine sauce, and it completely blew my mind. The sauce was light yet packed with flavor, and the seafood was cooked perfectly and soft like butter. For dinner I ordered the veal Parmesan — completely gluten-free, made with gluten-free breadcrumbs and they cooked it in a separate pan to avoid any cross-contamination. It was outstanding. Crispy outside, extremely tender inside, and layered with their delicious homemade red sauce, which deserves a paragraph of its own. My wife had the chicken Francese, and she loved it — awesome lemon butter sauce. Our daughters enjoyed every bite of their meals as well — one had penne pasta with meatballs, and the other had stuffed shells. They both cleaned their plates. Another huge plus: La Forchetta can make nearly anything on their menu gluten-free, from pizza and pasta to entrees like breaded dishes like parmigiana — all safely and thoughtfully prepared. It’s rare to find a place this flexible and this delicious. The ambience is charming — cute, cozy, and intimate, making it perfect for both a family dinner and a date night. La Forchetta isn’t just gluten-friendly — they are celiac-safe, deeply knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. I met the owner as we were leaving and you can see she really cares about people in my situation. This is a place I will definitely become a regular at. Thank you to the entire team, especially Andrew and the lovely owner, for making me feel safe and well-fed!

This was the best meal I have had since my Celiacs diagnosis. They are willing to make darn near anything gluten free. The waitress was a pleasure the food was divine and the atmosphere was casually upscale. I had so many gluten free options I didn’t know what to do with myself. Wound up with gluten free garlic roll, gnocchi with rose sauce, cappuccino and a wonderful trifle. Yes, they had an entire gluten free dessert menu. I haven’t felt this normal eating out in a long time.

It’s always safe here. They have different colored handles on pans and utensils for gf cooking. Everything is amazing! Last night, I had shrimp and scallop scampi. It was out of this world delicious!