Wild — Restaurant in New York

Nestled on Hudson Street in the heart of West Village, Wild has established itself as a culinary haven for those seeking gluten-free dining without sacrificing flavor or variety. This 100 percent gluten-free restaurant has carved out a niche in New York's competitive dining scene by offering everything from handcrafted pizzas to creative pasta dishes in an environment where those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity can dine with complete peace of mind.

Wild's menu showcases the restaurant's commitment to creating gluten-free versions of traditionally wheat-heavy favorites. Everything is prepared in a 100 percent gluten-free kitchen, eliminating any concerns about cross-contamination. Their signature pizzas feature a house-made gluten-free cauliflower crust that defies the typically disappointing texture often associated with gluten-free bread products.

The Chipotle Pizza arrived perfectly wood-fired with a thin, crispy crust that could easily be mistaken for a traditional wheat-based counterpart. Topped with tender pieces of chicken, melted mozzarella, and a smoky chipotle sauce, this pizza struck an excellent balance between spicy and savory elements. The addition of sweet roasted corn added bursts of flavor. The onions added a pleasant aromatic quality without overwhelming the other ingredients.

What impressed me most was how the gluten-free crust maintained its structural integrity despite the generous toppings, avoiding the soggy center that plagues many gluten-free pizzas. The edge crust had a satisfying chew with a slight crispness – a remarkable achievement for gluten-free dough.

The Seafood Pasta was a standout dish that demonstrated Wild's mastery of gluten-free pasta making. The rigatoni, crafted from a blend of tapioca and potato flour, had an excellent texture that successfully mimicked traditional pasta – firm to the bite without being gummy or mushy, a common pitfall of gluten-free pastas.

The white cream sauce was luxuriously rich yet not overwhelming, providing a perfect backdrop for the generous portions of tender shrimp and flaky salmon. The seafood was cooked perfectly – the shrimp maintained their snap while the salmon remained moist and flavorful. This dish alone could convert skeptics who believe gluten-free pasta can't measure up to wheat-based versions.

The staff at Wild demonstrated knowledgeable enthusiasm about the menu, readily explaining preparation methods and ingredients. Our server was attentive throughout the meal, checking in at appropriate intervals without hovering. The pacing between courses was generally good, though there was a slightly extended wait between appetizers and main courses as the restaurant filled up.

Wild successfully bridges the gap between dietary necessity and culinary enjoyment, proving that gluten-free dining can be both safe and satisfying. For those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, the peace of mind that comes with a dedicated gluten-free kitchen is invaluable. For everyone else, the restaurant offers expertly prepared dishes that stand on their own merits regardless of dietary...

Had a very sad meal at Wild this weekend. Our friend who is on a gluten free diet chose the place and was very excited to go. My wife and I are not GF but the menu looked fine and we had read good things online about the restaurant. From the start our waiter seemed at best indifferent and anxious to move us quickly through our meal. We had only had our menus for a short time before he came and asked us for our meal order—not drinks or appetizers first. We complied. The meal itself started on a promising note: the pizza we ordered and asked to come first was very nice. Crisp crust, flavorful, nice pairing of cheese and pear. Very tasty. But then things fell apart. My wife ordered the chicken soup to start and it was served lukewarm. Should have sent it back but we were very hungry so she began to eat it. Full of potatoes but perhaps if it was hot it would have been ok. It was not and she didn’t finish it. Yes, should have said something but we were enjoying our night out with friends so trying to go with the flow. I ordered a classic burger. I am not gluten free so perhaps some of this is my expectation, but the bun was gummy, sweet, and cloying. Could not eat it. The burger seemed as if it was cooked from frozen—not seared and caramelized but soft and gray, and watery rather than juicy on the inside. I scraped off the plasticky cheese and poked at the meat. As bad as the burger was the French fries were worse—undercooked wedges of potato, not crispy at all but hard, bland and oily as if they were destined for another fry but never finished. Horrible and inedible. My wife’s salmon was cooked nicely but later in the evening she got sick—can’t say if it was from the salmon, the salad or the room temp soup but guessing it may have been the latter. A few more details, or lack of detail, added to our disappointment. The wine was served in banquet glasses—same for red and white. Not a big deal but this is a fairly pricy restaurant, not a neighborhood diner. I began with a Sauvignon Blanc which was rather nice, but when I asked for a glass of Cote de Rhone I was clearly given something else. I drank it. After the waiter plopped down the dessert tray and brought us our red velvet cake slice (not to my taste but our dinner guests enjoyed it) he immediately gave us our check, telling us he needed to close us out. It was still well before closing time and there were empty tables around us so not sure what the hurry was. Made us feel unwelcome so we left. Will...

While we were pleasantly surprised to find a gluten-free restaurant not far from us, we made a reservation for dinner. Upon arrival, we found a very attentive busser. A tall, thin man who was pleasant and very hard-working. We ordered mozzarella sticks and two pizzas. My wife ordered a Greek pizza and I had a simple pepperoni pizza, asking to double the pepperoni as I am, like many, quite the fan. We each ordered a drink, and the server seemed friendly enough, however, that changed quickly. Once the drinks were delivered, we didn’t see the server again until after our pizzas arrived. The gentleman in all-black that brought the pizzas from the kitchen was unpleasant and seemed impatient. He stood holding our pizzas, staring at the table, expecting me to quickly clear a place for him to set it down without saying as much. He dropped mine in front of me and dropped my wife’s in front of her and stormed away. I looked at my pizza. First I noticed the cheese in the center of the pie was undercooked and still resembled the unmelted shreds that were sprinkled on top prior to baking, and then realized it didn’t have double pepperoni. So I waited for the server to return, for what seemed like an eternity, but was probably just about five minutes. The server came back and I asked her for a second beer and notified her that the pizza came, but it did not have double pepperoni. She pointed at the pizza and said “I told them that it’s supposed to be double pepperoni.” I looked at the same pizza she was looking at and said this is most certainly not double pepperoni. She tried to take the plate away from me to bring it to the kitchen. Being in the restaurant business for 25 years I knew there was nothing they were going to do in the kitchen except walk my pizza around for a tour of the restaurant and then bring it back. They couldn’t put more pepperoni on it and put it back in the oven for that would’ve overcooked the pizza. The only option would’ve been someone in the kitchen saying “you didn’t ring extra pepperoni” and/or “Tell them that is extra pepperoni.” So I told her it was fine and don’t take the pizza. I’ll just eat it - it’s no problem. From that point on she did not talk to us or make eye contact with us until it was time for the bill. When the bill arrived, it was $122 and the button was pre-pushed for a...