Pomodoro Cafe

The food is very good. I was with a group of 8 today and being Gluten Free and heard we were going Italian I thought I would probably have to eat only salad. Much to my surprise they have a penne GF pasta. GF-Pizza and upon entering I spoke to an employee and he said most things they can make GF. With that being said …my complaint is about our service. I ordered Penne Alla Ciccio GF….it comes to me with shrimp, I don’t care for shrimp, I immediately asked the waitress if I was given the wrong plate because my dinner had no shrimp on the menu description only chicken. She told me I was wrong it included both. I thought I had read the menu wrong. On the way home I checked the menu, no my server was wrong. Not only was there shrimp that shouldn’t have been, there was no mushrooms or sun dried tomatoes. The menu also says those early specials come with a dessert. She brought our checks, never asked anyone about dessert. Someone in our group asked the server when she came to collect our payments. Then, the server says “yes, it comes with cake”. I waited tables and always tip good for good service. Unfortunately she only got 15%. (Table T-9 4/13/25 open time 03:11)

If you know Gainesville dining there are not many places that take reservations for larger parties. Pomodoro not only takes reservations but delivers a full rustic Italian menu with gluten free options and quality service to boot. Must DO for deliciously affordable Italian food in Gainesville. Don’t sleep on the steak ❤️