Shinto

Strongsville

Tonia shares:

Last weekend, my husband and I dined at Shinto’s in Strongsville and to my surprise they’ve added a gluten free menu! In addition to the items listed on the GF menu, the traditional sushi rolls can all be made gluten free–and they also carry gluten free soy sauce.

http://shintoexperience.com

17070 Pearl Rd.
Strongsville, OH, US 44136
440-878-3868

Sun: 2:00PM – 9:00PM
Mon-Thu: 11:00AM – 10:00PM
Fri: 11:00AM – 11:00PM
Sat: 12:00PM – 11:00PM

Portia’s Cafe – Columbus

Columbus

IB shares about a restaurant in the Columbus area:

We went out to eat at Portia’s restaurant which is a vegan and GF restaurant.  Small, hippy like.  I ordered a wrap which they make fresh and is so delicious – light and fluffy, not hard.  No bad aftertaste.   Exquisite.

http://www.portiascafe.com/

3 Palms Pizzeria and Bakery

Hudson, Westlake, Pinecrest/Harvard/Chagrin

http://www.3palmspizzeria.com/

60 VILLAGE WAY
Hudson, OH 44236
330.342.45453

281 Main Street
Westlake, OH 44236
440.455.1443

Nicole writes:

I dined this past Saturday at 3 Palms Pizzeria in Hudson, at First & Main.  I had their gluten free pizza and it was incredible.  While it is not a dedicated kitchen nor do they have a specific gluten free menu, they do make their own crust in house. There was a $3 upcharge for the GF crust. Obviously a concern given that there are other flours, but I spoke with the manager who said that all pans were separate and they take precaution.  I was fine and didn’t get sick at all.  It was by far the best crust I have ever eaten out.  They also have gluten free desserts in the case, and my mother in law had purchased a decadent chocolate cake for my birthday from there over the summer.  

Oct 2018, Mariann:

Lunch at the new 3 Palms was really good.  Invited to dine with a friend there and not knowing anything about the restaurant I had no expectations.

The salad I chose was the Chopped Italian – if I recall – there are two g-f salad options and this looked inviting.  It was really quite incredible and the small was perfect for a starter.  My dining companion and I shared the beans and greens dish was also super tasty and g-f.  I chose a pizza mostly so I could test it out and bring the rest home for a later meal.  I don’t recall the name of the pizza I chose ( and I’m not seeing it on the webpage list ) but suffice it to say, it was loaded with prosciutto, it was quite good.

When exiting the restaurant I noted that the bakery case had quite a selection of g-f items.  I was disappointed to see the g-f items in the case with the traditional baked goods.  That’s pretty much a no-no in my book but this is not a dedicated kitchen establishment so the risk of dining here or consuming anything is assumed by the guest at every level.

Fat Cats

Flats/Tremont Area

https://www.fatcatstremont.com/

2061 West 10th Street
Cleveland, OH 44113

216-579-0200

Bette shares:

GF Menu?: No What did you order?: hanger steak with veggies Was the server GF knowledgeable?: Yes, very knowledgeable Comments: We went to Fat Cats on a busy Saturday night. The server was extremely accommodating and knew precisely what I needed. She pointed out gluten free options, and indicated that the chef could modify many of the menu options to make them gluten free. The food was delicious, the service friendly. The ambiance was enjoyable, kind of a funky old house. I would recommend the restaurant. A couple tips: bring a slice of gluten free bread for the excellent (gluten free) tapenade. And be prepared to do a little negotiating about what is/isn’t safe to eat.

Thanks, Gay:

We had brunch on a Saturday at Fat Cats, 2061 W 10th, Cleveland (Tremont neighborhood) and the staff was eager to assist me with my gf needs. My choice was a mushroom omelet and they made sure to pan fry red skin potatoes so I could enjoy potatoes with my meal. Both were delicious and reasonably priced.  I have had light bite type suppers in the past and have been successful with their salads and soups. The owner is often in the kitchen and he has a positive attitude towards working with his customers. An added bonus is if you eat outside, you can glimpse Cleveland’s great skyline.

Zanzibar

Shaker Square

zanzibarohio.com

13225 Shaker Sq.
Cleveland,  OH  44120

216-752-1035

 

 

From Bette:

What did you order?: grilled chicken breast

Was the server GF knowledgeable?: reasonably knowledgeable

Comments: I went to Zanzibar on a Monday evening, when it was not at all crowded. It’s a lovely setting and the server was as helpful as she know how to be.
Unfortunately, there were very few gluten-free options, and it did not appear that the chef was able/willing to make changes to other options to make them safe.
My food was acceptable, but not really good. On the plus side, it really was gluten free.
I would not recommend this as a good choice for gluten free dining.