Russo's Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen

There is not a separate prep area and flour is flying everywhere in this place. I watched them prepare my pizza and the staff do not change gloves or use separate utensils even though the manager told me they are supposed to. I had high hopes for this place because a friend told me their gluten free pizza was decent but I wasn’t even able to try it due to the obvious cross contamination.

Celiac friendly?

No

I came here and was shocked to see gluten free pasta AND gluten free pizza. I had the gluten free penne pasta with the ziti as my meal. The pasta was great and the dinner was delicious. I have celiac disease and can get cross contamination from food easily. This was a safe meal and I had no issues. I’ll definitely be back again!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I don't know if the pizza was celiac "safe" since I'm not extremely sensitive, but the gf pizza was one of the best I've ever had! I ordered the Villagio - chicken, mushrooms, etc., excellent crust. I had to make sure it was gf because it was so good - crispy, not chewy. A little pricey, but well worth it in my opinion. They chef said they have just undergone a change from being franchised to corporately owned. I will definitely be returning.

Wanted to love this place, but several things went wrong. No lemonade, no Sprite. They got my son's order wrong. My GF pasta was contaminated with a non GF noodle. Nice surroundings and friendly staff. What a shame.

Worst experience I've ever had with food that was labeled gf, but clearly wasn't. I became extremely ill that evening after eating the food here.

Celiac friendly?

No

Uninspired food. The balsamic vinegar on Caprese salad tasted like karo syrup. Very bland Alfredo sauce. GF kids complained of stomach aches after we left. They ate pizza and pasta.

We have eaten there 3 times. Best gluten free pizza and the have gluten free pasta.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They do a great job with the gluten free pizza! I did get sick from the pasta which they got confused and gave me regular pasta instead of gluten free so would only have pizza there going forward!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout

Great Gluten free options! Recommended 100%!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

We called in to order pizza for pickup. The gentleman I spoke with was extremely helpful and the restaurant was happy to take extra precautions to ensure our little girl wasn’t “glutened.” The pizza was tasty and safe!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery

Great gf pizza. They will make any dish you want with gf pasta. The pasta is always cooked to perfection and the sauces are amazing.

Great GF pizza! Will definitely be coming back.

Celiac friendly?

Yes