Celiac safety profile
Francesca's
Italian Restaurant · Bar
1145 Church St, Northbrook, IL 60062
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Gluten-free pasta dishes (prepared with gluten-free pasta such as penne).
- Gluten-free desserts (notably certain gluten-free desserts like lava cake).
- Dishes that can be modified to be gluten-free, and appetizers that can be grilled rather than fried to avoid gluten exposure.
- Availability of a gluten-free menu (as reported by diners).
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- The restaurant is not a dedicated gluten-free facility, so cross-contamination risk exists in a shared kitchen.
- Staff appear to be generally knowledgeable about gluten-free needs and allergy safety, and there are several recent positive reports of safe dining when careful steps are taken.
- Given some reports over the years of variable menu setup (e.g., changes in menus, occasional uncertainty), it’s prudent to confirm current practices before ordering and to explicitly request gluten-free handling.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.