Celiac safety profile
Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant
Restaurant
Alemdar, Cağaloğlu Hamamı Sk. No:17 D:J, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Cucumber served in place of bread (explicit substitution offered to avoid gluten)
- Urfa Kebab with salad instead of rice (explicit substitution to avoid gluten-containing ingredients)
- Gluten-free dessert options (explicitly available; some guests noted a gluten-free fig dessert)
- Gluten-free dessert options mentioned as complimentary in some visits
- Note: There is no strictly dedicated gluten-free menu cited; staff reportedly guide guests to safe items and modifications
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- A caution raised in the collected experiences notes that rice dishes can contain gluten (e.g., orzo); diners should verify ingredients and substitutions when choosing rice-based dishes
- While staff are described as knowledgeable and careful, the absence of a dedicated gluten-free menu means you’ll want to communicate clearly and confirm each item’s preparation
- Reviews consistently emphasize attentiveness to safety, but peer experiences vary in language clarity and service during peak times; when possible, consider reservations and direct guidance from staff
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.