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Restaurants In Philly Or Long Island

justme

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justme Enthusiast
justme
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are there any gluten free/friendly restaurants in Philly or Long Island?

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jkmunchkin Rising Star
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Where in Long Island will you be?

Withouth knowing specifically what town or area, the one suggestion I can make is to go to Mama's in Oakdale. Even if you're all the way at the other end of Long Island you have to go there. It is and Italian restaurant with an enormous gluten free menu and so amazing!!! I drive an hour and a half from Westchester to go there.

There are plenty of Outback's around, and there is a PF Chang's in Westbury. I also went to a party for a Christening at Cafe Baci in Westbury a few months back and found them to be very accomodating.

I know Philly has Mr. Ritt's bakery, which I've never tried but heard it's great. Unfortunately I don't know anything about restaurants there but I'm sure someone will.

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Where in Long Island will you be?

Withouth knowing specifically what town or area, the one suggestion I can make is to go to Mama's in Oakdale. Even if you're all the way at the other end of Long Island you have to go there. It is and Italian restaurant with an enormous gluten free menu and so amazing!!! I drive an hour and a half from Westchester to go there.

There are plenty of Outback's around, and there is a PF Chang's in Westbury. I also went to a party for a Christening at Cafe Baci in Westbury a few months back and found them to be very accomodating.

I know Philly has Mr. Ritt's bakery, which I've never tried but heard it's great. Unfortunately I don't know anything about restaurants there but I'm sure someone will.

I live in Dix Hills which is western suffolk county.. oakdale isn't too far.. thanks! I will have to look that up! I've been to Outback and loved it. Do they have gluten free entrees or do you have to speak to your server about what you can and cannot have. PF Changs. I have never been there. Westbury also, isn't that far.

Mr. Ritt's do they specialize in gluten free items?

thanks!!

Maureen73 Apprentice
Maureen73
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My hubby & I tried Buddakan on Chestnut Street in Philly last month. It's on the pricey side, but it was our "date night" out w/out the kids, so we didn't mind. :lol:

Just let the server know you need a gluten free menu and they will bring you their listing of what's gluten free (pretty extensive). I'm vegetarian as well and usually don't have a lot to choose from, but the list was good sized. Had the creme brulee for dessert and it was yummy! The lobster fried rice was really good too.

Have not tried it yet, but heard that Rx in Philly has a g.f. menu as well.

Take care,

Maureen

domineske Apprentice
domineske
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We've had good experiences at Maggiano's (gluten free pasta) and at the White Dog Cafe (very understanding chef.) Good luck.

de caps Contributor
de caps
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Mama's in Oakdale is great. They have a large and delicious gluten-free menu.

Cafe Baldo in Wantagh is also good. There is an Outback in Merrick and a PF chang's in Westbury.

jkmunchkin Rising Star
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I live in Dix Hills which is western suffolk county.. oakdale isn't too far.. thanks! I will have to look that up! I've been to Outback and loved it. Do they have gluten free entrees or do you have to speak to your server about what you can and cannot have. PF Changs. I have never been there. Westbury also, isn't that far.

Mr. Ritt's do they specialize in gluten free items?

thanks!!

At Outback, PF Chang's, Mama's - pretty much any restaurant you go to that has a gluten-free menu, just ask when the hostess is seating you for a gluten free menu.

And yup, Mr. Ritt's specializes in gluten-free baked goods.

I actually have friends that moved from Dix Hills not to long ago. DH is from Long Island, a lot of my friends live out there and I went to school out there so I'm pretty familiar with all of Long Island.

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