Celiac safety profile
Pinky's
Mediterranean Restaurant
3015 Norfolk St, Richmond, VA 23230
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Gluten-free fried chicken (prepared in a dedicated gluten-free fryer)
- Calamari (GF preparation noted in multiple accounts)
- Fries cooked in a dedicated GF fryer
- Chicken piccata (GF option; menu commonly marked as GF)
- Gluten-free crostini (GF bread option grilled separately)
- Gluten-free baguette (GF bread availability noted)
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- Dairy presence is noted in some dishes; guests with dairy restrictions should confirm specifics with staff.
- There is at least one rare adverse note from earlier years mentioning food poisoning from a salad, underscoring that experiences can vary and direct confirmation on the day of visit remains prudent.
- Parking can be difficult to navigate; plan for potential street parking challenges.
- While the overall pattern is extremely positive, a cautious diner might still verify day-of kitchen practices if visiting during peak hours.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.