Looking for a Gluten Free italian restaurant here in Altadena, California?
Read this, because we’ve got a few ideas.
A few establishments offer GF choices even though there is no mention of it on the apps or in search engines.
If you see a restaurant that looks or sounds appealing, call and inquire if they have anything GF!
And if you find one with gluten-free, ask the staff where else in town they recommend!
Local Options
(note: sometimes, we are unable to get listings – apologies if none appeared)
Look For Gluten Free italian restaurant In An App
If you have a smartphone, then try the Find Me Gluten Free app. The app is helpful for locating user-contributed gluten-free options! Search for it in the app store.
The downside to this app is that some reviewers poorly rate restaurants for reasons like someones personality or long wait time when it is seemingly not relevant to the whether everything was GF…so know that before you use the app.
Not Seeing Any Options? Here’s What To Do
Some areas have more gluten-free options than others. When you can’t find any good restaurant choices, this is what to do.
Altadena has supermarkets and fuel stations which are a big help. Here you can find staples like protein bars, snacks, popcorn, cheese, and many of other options. Happy Gluten Free offer a free ebook with over 1,000 gluten-free foods right on this page. Look for it – it’s free!
Think Ahead
It’s difficult to be gluten-free AND spontaneous about dining out.
Don’t let yourself get in situations where you are hungry but are not sure where to go for food!
This puts you in a bad situation!
Included are a few of recommendations:
- Keep a couple GF health bars in your car or bag just in case.
- Find time to research the area. Come up with a few Gluten Free italian restaurant options.
- If you’ve never been to a Gluten Free italian restaurant in Altadena , choose foods that are probably GF – meats, salads, fruits that sort of thing. Now may not be the best time to experiment with gluten-free pasta or cake – if you’ve never been to this place before!
- One last thing, visit at less busy times of day. Plan dinner early or have a late lunch. Arrive when you can easily have the full attention of the wait staff and the chefs aren’t overwhelmed.
Ask About Gluten Free italian restaurant On Social Platforms
Whether you like Facebook or not, there are some massive GF groups on it. The groups are free to join. Once part of the group, you are able to ask for insights on Gluten Free italian restaurant options in Altadena.
