A Celiac Diner’s Honest Review from the East Coast 🧑‍⚕️🌊🍝

As someone who lives with celiac disease, finding a truly safe and satisfying Italian restaurant can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack — especially when traveling. While visiting my daughter in London, I was excited to try this spot, which offered a gluten-free Italian menu. Here’s my detailed and honest take: 🧀 Appetizers: Good but Could Shine Brighter I ordered the gluten-free garlic bread and mozzarella sticks. The mozzarella sticks were tasty, though a bit lightly seasoned — I wished for more vibrant flavor and a crispier texture. The garlic bread was decent, though it didn’t quite have that golden, buttery crunch I love. 🍝 Lasagna: A Letdown in Layers The gluten-free lasagna was okay, but it felt thin and lacked the rich, cheesy layers I was hoping for. It seemed like there was only one thin layer of filling — not the hearty, comforting dish I remember. 🍫 Dessert Disappointment I tried the Peanut Butter Mudslide dessert, and unfortunately, it was underwhelming — lacking in flavor and not worth the price. 🍕 Gluten-Free Pizza: Not Quite There Later that week, I also sampled their gluten-free pizza. The crust was a bit gummy, and there wasn’t much cheese. As someone who loves a crisp, thin crust with a bit of char, I left a little disappointed. 💬 Final Thoughts as a Celiac Diner While I truly appreciate any restaurant that offers gluten-free Italian options, this experience reminded me that having the option is one thing — nailing the texture, flavor, and heart of the dish is another. It’s not easy to recreate Italian classics without gluten, but when done right, it can be life-changing for those of us with celiac disease. #CeliacAwareness #GlutenFreeLondon #ItalianFood #HonestReview #FoodAllergyFriendly