Celiac safety profile
Rudolfo's Café
Restaurant · Gluten Free Restaurant · Ice Cream Shop · Pasta Shop
543 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Gluten-free pasta (penne) with marinara or other sauces
- Gluten-free pizzas (availability noted as usually offered, though pizzas can be out of stock at times)
- Chicken Alfredo prepared with GF penne (as substitution)
- Gluten-free meatballs available upon request (to add to GF spaghetti)
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- The kitchen is not dedicated gluten-free, so cross-contamination is a potential concern.
- One reviewer noted that the gelato was not GF, highlighting that not all desserts are guaranteed GF.
- Availability of GF items can vary (e.g., pizzas may be sold out on some visits), which could lead to non-GF substitutions if not careful.
- While staff appear knowledgeable and have marked orders GF in some cases, ongoing diligence is necessary to maintain strict celiac safety on every visit.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.