Barolo Ristorante Italiano
www.barolos.com
3/08
8935 Towne Centre Drive
San Diego, CA 92122
858-622-1202
The following is from a blog called
Gluten-Free Guidebook which started in March, 2008:
"Barolo lived up to its press. My brother-in-law called ahead to check on the gluten-free status (always a great idea, since menus – and owners – can change). The restaurant reassured us on the gluten-free front; though they were out of gluten-free pasta, they would be able to make risotto or meat/seafood dishes that would be celiac-safe. By the time we arrived that evening, the news was even better: Barolo had a new supply of rice pasta available, so my menu options doubled. I started with the Insalata di Mediterranea, a delicious spinach salad with feta, tomatoes, and onions in a fig-infused balsamic dressing. For the main course, I had the Penne all’Amatriciana, with prosciutto and dry ricotta cheese in a tomato sauce. My only regret was that by the time I was finished, I was too full for dessert (the gluten-free lemon sorbet is imported from Italy… just one more reason to return).
The restaurant’s website doesn’t mention its gluten-free offerings, unfortunately, but take a look to get a sense of the offerings (the staff told me that, except for the ravioli, gnocchi and lasagna, any of the pastas can be made in a gluten-free version, and some of the meat and fish plates are already celiac-safe without modifications). Barolo is an elegant restaurant with thoughtful service and plenty of variety. In addition to its gluten-free offerings, it was nice to find an upscale eatery that provides booster seats and a special menu for the ragazzini."
The following is from Jeanne "Bean" Murdock, former San Diego CSA leader, 7/07
"The owner's (Gino) son has celiac disease, so he is very familiar with the gluten-free diet and is very careful. I eat risotto with chicken and asparagus and spinach. It is excellent every time. Remember to order the lemon sorbet for dessert--straight from Italy. You'll be in for a nice surprise when you see it."
