Great stop for my gluten free besties. Food was delish. Service was amazing. Server was well versed in GF restrictions. I got grouper tacos (chefs kiss). Grouper and Snapper are locally sourced...even better.
La Norma has long been one of our go-to restaurants while staying in our place on Longboat Key. We have always loved their food. However, I'm sad to say I am very unhappy with how the prices have increased. Last weekend, we ordered a gluten-free pasta dish (I was super happy to have that option) and a 14" pizza and the bill was $60! My pasta was $26.50 PLUS a $4 "GLUTEN-FREE CHARGE" (??). The pizza was $18 PLUS $5 for sausage and $3 for mushrooms. Come on, y'all. This is ridiculous. I get that covid times were tough and I ordered a lot of take out to support the local restaurants but, let's get back to normal prices.
Do NOT come here if you are gluten intolerant or celiac.
Items are labeled (gf) and at the bottom of menu it specifically states to ask/tell your server to request the item gluten free.
I did this and the waitress said “it’s already gluten free”.
The dish I ordered was absolutely not. It stated ‘orzo-rice” on the menu and it had orzo which is a gluten pasta. I stated this to the waitress and she said “no it’s rice”.
I insisted it has orzo pasta and had her ask the kitchen, which confirmed I would have ended up violently sick if I had ate it and trusted her.
She didn’t offer to take the plate or re-plate, I had to ask for side of rice. Extremely disappointed and we will not be returning.
Fish portion was small and under salted for a $35 dish.
So disappointed to not see the salmon lemon risotto on the menu anymore. As someone who if gluten free this was the best gf meal on the island! disappointed with my experience, especially as a gf customer!
DELICIOUS. Takes me back to eating NY pizza when I was a kid. Authentic pizza with perfect crust and huge variety of toppings/styles (including gluten-free). Going back again tonight!
This place is awesome! The owners are some of the nicest people & they care about everyone that comes through their doors. Great pizza!! Love that they have gluten free options!
Fresh delicious food!! Gluten free pasta. Gluten free sauces and soups. So good I went back a second time!! The 2nd time there was a cat lurking thru the tables…just a warning incase you’re a Karen!! The patio area is beautiful. And the key lime pie was delicious!! Very good meals, soups, and desserts.
Accommodating Gluten-Free
