Trattoria Amici At The Americana At Brand

Had lunch at Amici.

Overall this is better than a lot of Italian restaurants for Celiac, but you need to be cautious.

On the positive side:

* They do claim to have one kind of GF pasta and the menu says that they can substitute GF in their pizzas.

* The food is well prepared and they have nice outdoor dining area and a decent selection of wines by the glass.

* The staff was mostly responsive and knowledgeable about their GF options.

Some concerns:

* The menu could be more clearly marked as to which selections are GF. * They charge an extra $5 for a GF pizza. * I didn't get a strong sense of how carefully they separate out their GF pasta from their regular pasta.

Based on the server's recommendation, I opted for one of their seafood entrees. The person I had lunch with chose one of their grilled fish, the branzino.These seem like safer choices than either the GF pasta or pizza.

Overall, a good and somewhat pricey experience.

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?

— Some

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

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Offers outdoor seating

***NOTE: Depending on the knowledge of the waitstaff, you might need to tell them you need your pasta boiled in water that hasn't been used for regular pasta. It means your dinner will be a bit longer in coming, but it's better slow than sick.***This has been one of the better Italian restaurants I've found so far. The only gluten-free pasta they have is the penne, but they'll make about any of the dishes with it. Of course, you still can't have the meatballs (breadcrumbs), but I've been satisfied with most of what I've eaten here.

Celiac friendly?

Yes