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Johnny Carino's

6 ratings
$ • Italian Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Safety Rating
4 ratings

As rated by the community

1652 S. Padre Island Dr.
Corpus Christi, TX 78416

Most Recent Reviews


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Called to see if they had gluten free options and girl that answered the phone was rude. She told me that they had gluten free rotini pasta but none of the sauces were gluten free and then hung up on me.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

Updated 1 year ago read full review

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They don't have gluten free anything. The waitress said they took out their gluten free menu.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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My husband is highly sensitive to gluten. We told the server we needed our meals gluten free (I got mine gf as well so we could share). Both our meals were delicious and no problems for my husband. would definitely easy her again

Updated 8 years ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Italian
  • Kid Friendly
  • Restaurant

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Celiac

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The waitress put croutons in my soup !!! I told her not to simply remove the croutons but to bring me a new soup. Them anorher waitress came to talk to me about their GF pastas and she did not know if they were warmed in the same water as their regular pastas... So I took their bunless burger... This was not why i came in an italian restaurant... :-(

If you come here, be sure to ask many questions to your waitress to ensure she knows what gluten is and how to handle your plate

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Loved their gluten free pasta. They were very nice and aware of the gf allergy

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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great accommodations to my specific needs.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Gluten Intolerant

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Excellent experience. I had a very knowledgeable and polite staff named Maria. I ate with a group and they brought my food separately. They also communicated to me that they would cook my pasta separately due to my allergy. They had great communication between the waitstaff and the servers. Generous portions and some more unique options than chain Italian style places. I had the artichoke pasta and it was excellent.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Celiac

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I ordered the gluten free pasta with spicy marinara. I was assured they take every precaution to avoid cross contamination. When I received my meal, there was regular spaghetti mixed into the bottom of my noodles. Unfortunately I had already taken three bites before I saw them. Definitely do not recommend if you have Celiac or a wheat allergy. Their "precautions" clearly didn't do much

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

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

— Below Average

Gluten Sensitive

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So many options and the food was delicious. I told them I was gluten-free and asked if I had an allergy. My plate was a different color than the others in my party, so I assume that was to signal to the kitchen to be careful. No complaints!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Overall Rating

Review


They do not have a gluten free menu, and lacked knowledge on allergies.

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

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

— Average

Overall Rating

Review


Server brought a gluten free menu with about 15 options. I ordered the rosemary lemon chicken. Our food came out very quickly. It was the best gluten free Italian meal I’ve eaten out to date. Prices were reasonable. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

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