Celiac safety profile
Mezzaluna Pasteria & Mozzarella Bar
Italian Restaurant
Mezzaluna Pasteria & Mozzarella Bar, 1188 Forest 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 prepared in-house (many dishes can be GF; some pasta types may have exceptions such as lasagna, ravioli, gnocchi per older notes).
- Gluten-free bread served at the table (house-made).
- Flourless dessert options (e.g., flourless cake) noted by diners as safe and delicious.
- General note: The kitchen emphasizes house-made components, and several diners credit staff with understanding and accommodating gluten-free needs. A Green Restaurant certification claim is public-facing but should be considered as a separate sustainability credential, not a safety guarantee.
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- Not a dedicated gluten-free facility. This means cross-contact risk exists unless explicit precautions are observed.
- Mixed staff knowledge across experiences: some guests felt well-supported and safe, while at least one past account described cross-contact concerns when GF pasta was discussed in the kitchen.
- Recent evidence tilts toward safety, but a cautious approach is wise: verify current practices with staff before ordering, and consider starting with clearly gluten-free components (e.g., GF pasta or GF bread) to gauge comfort.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.