Celiac safety profile

Oak Bistro

Bistro · American Restaurant · Brunch Restaurant · Chicken Wings Restaurant

1287 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139

🍽️ What you can eat here

Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.

✅ Reported safe options

  • Simple Salad — GF (also dairy free, vegetarian, vegan)
  • Citrus Arugula Salad — GF (vegetarian)
  • Pear & Pomegranate Salad — GF (vegetarian)
  • Thousand-Layer Crispy Potato Pave — GF (vegetarian)
  • Inman Winter Risotto — GF (dairy-free option; vegetarian option; vegan option available)
  • Pappardelle Braised Short Rib Ragu — GF (Gluten Free - served with Penne)

⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination

  • Positive signal: multiple guest reviews highlight GF labeling on menus and staff knowledge about celiac disease and cross-contamination, suggesting proactive handling and awareness.
  • Cautionary signal: there is at least one anecdote describing cross-contact risk on a shared grill surface, where a bun showed grill marks despite a gluten-free request. This underscores the importance of clear communication with the server about gluten-free needs and the kitchen’s procedures, especially in a non-dedicated GF facility.
  • Overall, the presence of labeled GF options and staff awareness helps mitigate risk, but the lack of a dedicated gluten-free facility means vigilance remains essential.

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