New York City

[modiddly16]

I'm going to NYC for the first time since being gluten free. I'm starting a new thread because all the old ones just go through a list of gluten free places in the city. I'd like to know where you have all gone for a fancy dinner out with my gluten-eating boyfriend. We'd like to go somewhere special

[NJKen]

I'd like to know where you have all gone for a fancy dinner out with my gluten-eating boyfriend.

Well, I've never gone for a fancy dinner with your boyfriend (sorry, I couldn't resist), but I have a couple of recommendations for Italian restaurants--both have gluten-free entrees in addition to "normal" food:

Sambuca

20 West 72nd Street (just west of Central Park West)

Tel:212-787-5656

www.sambucanyc.com

Food is served in large portions meant for sharing.

About 6-8 blocks north of Lincoln Center.

Lumi

963 Lexington Ave. at NE corner of 70th Street

Tel:212-570-2335

www.lumirestaurant.com

Sidewalk dining is available in the summer.

A few blocks from many of the museums on the east side of Central Park.

Enjoy your dinner!

Ken

[modiddly16]

HAHAHA. I didn't even read my post like that. whoops!! :0)

I definitely am going to look into those two restaurants. Thank you

[elefky]

Call one of Mario Batali's restaurants. I think he does gluten-free at each of them

[jkmunchkin]

For somewhere special I would most definitely say Lumi. The food is delicious and it has a wonderful atmosphere. Exactly what you want for a nice, quiet date.

The atmosphere isn't as special (don't get me wrong, it's a nice place, but Lumi just is very quaint), but I'd also recommend Opus 82. The food is delicious.

[modiddly16]

Thank you all!!! I've very excited about this trip but I'm also incredibly nervous. I don't usually eat out and the thought of eating out and then taking a subway with no bathrooms somewhere kinda gives me a mini anxiety attack......