Favazza's

11 recent ratings
$$ • Italian Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Safety Rating
9 ratings

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5201 Southwest Ave
St. Louis, MO 63139
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Overall Rating

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I got the chicken alfredo. I haven’t had a chicken alfredo that I haven’t made in years. It was delicious. No gluten free bread for the bread for the table, but they had a separate menu and seemed to have knowledge of celiac and allergies.

Safety


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

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 month ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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My husband has celiac and got the Alfredo pasta with no issues!

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

Updated 5 months ago read full review

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For my daughter's birthday, we went here for a late lunch. Everyone ordered off the gluten free menu so my daughter could try everything. Pizza, fettuccine Alfredo, chicken, and a tomato sauce pasta - can't remember the name. All were amazing with large portions for leftovers. No gluten free bread, but gluten free chocolate amaretto cake - delicious! Wait staff were great - attentive and very knowledgeable. Worth the 3-hour drive!

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year 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

  • Dinner
  • Italian
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant

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Gluten-Free at Favazza's
Pasta con Broccoli
Gluten free menu
After we ate the dessert because we forgot to take one before. Oops.
Favazza's gluten-free menu
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Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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

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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Review


They had good GF options. It wasn’t mind blowing, but a great option for Italian on the Hill. They had a separate menu and the list was quite extensive.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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?

— Average

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Separate GF menu with several options, including salads, pizza and pasta. My meal came out separately, and the server let me know it was the gluten-free meal. I had the pasta con broccoli - the pasta was softer than al dente but the sauce was delicious.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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?

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Separate GF menu. Waiter recommended pizza but that’s a common options anywhere. I was excited to experience “The Hill” but wasn’t anything extraordinary. Had a gf pasta with chicken in it. It was a HUGE dish, definitely brought home leftovers No gf garlic bread

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?

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Offers outdoor seating
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Favazza’s has a great selection of gluten-free options on a separate gluten free menu. I also spoke with the owner, Mark Favazza, who was very open about how they keep food safe for people with Celiac. However, the last time I ate there, I became sick, only to find out when I looked at my leftovers the next day, there were a few normal noodles mixed into my gluten-free pasta. I respect the effort they put into their large gluten-free menu, but I don’t feel safe going back again.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


The gluten free pizza was delicious! When asked they hand you your own gluten free menu

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I’ve eaten here many times and have yet to get sick!

More options for gluten free pasta than the typical Italian restaurant. The wait staff has typically brought out the gluten free food separately and first. Food was great too!

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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We have been eating here for 5+ years. My son has Celiac and our past experiences have been positive however our son had dinner with his grandparents on 11/13 and he was glutened. He ordered his usual order gluten free penne with Alfredo sauce and grilled chicken along with the house salad. I spoke with Mark that evening who asked me to email him the receipt so he could investigate what happened. I sent him the receipt the same evening. I called on Tuesday 11/15 and spoke with John who took all of the information again, asked me to email him the receipt which I did and said he would have Mark follow up. As of today 11/23 I have heard nothing. I sent one last email this morning to both Mark and John with no response. We do not feel comfortable with our son eating there again since there wasn’t an explanation as to where the disconnect was and why he was glutened. Very disappointed in the lack of follow up skills from management.

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?

— Good

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Excellent and conscientious service.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


I’m not only severely allergic to gluten but to dairy as well and this was the best meal I’ve had out in a long time! The GF menu is sizable with all kinds of different options and they were so careful with cross contamination. This is definitely my new go to spot!

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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


My waitress and the person who brought out my food were knowledgeable about cross contamination and made sure that my gf chicken Alfredo was not touching or cooked near gluten food. The food was delicious.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


I ordered the chicken pomodoro and it was delicious!! GF menu is impressive. Would definitely return. My non GF family also enjoyed their meals

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for kids
  • Good for takeout
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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This place is always amazing for gf diets. They have an entire separate gf menu with lots of options, delicious pizzas and pastas. This isn’t your basic gf fare. And someone accidentally gave my husband’s pizza to someone else so they compensated with a piece of gf chocolate amaretto pie... it’s like edible crack. They make their own spumoni ice cream which tastes amazing, like a holiday in your mouth. So good. Go here.

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for kids
  • Good for takeout
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


As soon as I mentioned “severe gluten allergy” the waiter started talking about how they prepare all the dishes in separate pots/pans and how they are mindful of it. He clearly was aware of the precautions and cross contamination.

Full gluten free menu with pastas, steak, chicken, salads, and pizza.

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

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Gluten free menu and the gluten free pizza is amazing

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


I've eaten here twice. It's just so-so quality and extremely expensive. Probably won't go back.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Separate gluten free menu. Good selection, tasty sauce. Good, attentive wait staff.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


I ordered a gluten free pizza, but was served a normal pizza instead. The waitress blamed me for the confusion even though all of my dining companions confirmed that they heard me say “gluten free.” If you have a severe gluten intolerance, I would not risk going here.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


A separate GF menu lists the GF choices. The GF chicken parmigiana was tasty. The GF pasta with marinara side dish was al dente and had good flavor. The best thing was the GF chocolate dessert! The whole experience was a very pleasant surprise.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I ate here on the recommendation of the folks at Urzi's Italian Market (good Italian imported dry pasta available) up the street. Favazza's was kind of underwhelming. I had the GF penne marinara sauce. It was mushy; not al dente. I've had much better GF pasta. I'd maybe give one more star but I wouldn't go back so I don't really think it's 4 stars. I will say that I did not have any reaction so there's that...

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The wait staff was on top of their game. The pasta was cooked perfectly. Many options to choose from on the menu.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I spoke with our server about our family needing GF and the waiter replied, "no problem". He got us a menu that had a lot of options, they were friendly and willing to explain anything. We had Erik as a server and he was very personal and professional wanting to make our experience memorable and outstanding! Food was wonderful and more than anyone could eat, we all got boxes to go and enjoyed it again for lunch. Thanks Erik and Favazza's for a great experience!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Erik was our waiter. Very knowledgeable about gluten. We had pizza, pasta and dessert! It was old style Italian. We will visit again!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Very Celiac friendly, I eat here at least monthly and have never had any issues. The owner's granddaughter is Celiac so they are very knowledgeable and careful.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Would go again. Great services and a lot of choices on the gluten free menu.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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