Celiac safety profile
Itta Bena
Southern Us Restaurant · Bar · Restaurant
145 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Boneless Braised Short Ribs
- Shrimp and Grits (gluten-free version)
- Scallops and Grits
- BBQ Shrimp and Grits (gluten-free version)
- Several diners reported that gluten-free items are clearly marked on menus and that sauces can be prepared with corn starch rather than flour, reflecting GF-friendly adjustments.
- Dishes above are explicitly referenced as gluten-free or GF-friendly in the collected experiences.
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- The restaurant is not described as a dedicated gluten-free facility, which means cross-contamination risk cannot be fully excluded.
- While staff are repeatedly praised for allergy awareness and willingness to modify, there is no guarantee of a completely gluten-free kitchen workflow.
- Some evidence notes that a GF menu exists but may be limited, and not every item is guaranteed GF by its nature, which warrants careful questioning on a per-dish basis.
- Sauces and thickening agents may vary by dish; one report specifically mentions sauces made with cornstarch as a safety-friendly option, but such practices may not apply universally to all menu items.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.