Celiac safety profile
The Village
Italian Restaurant
71 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Gluten-free pasta dishes (examples mentioned in reviews): gluten-free pasta with meat sauce; beef with gluten-free pasta; gluten-free pasta in a chicken Alfredo; gluten-free Mostaccioli.
- Gluten-free risotto variants (reported as gluten-free in at least one case).
- Gluten-free desserts such as gluten-free chocolate mousse.
- The staff commonly notes which items are GF or can be prepared GF, and some guests report staff discussing specifics to avoid cross-contact. There are indications that separate water and pots are used for GF pasta in some meals, and that sauces may be prepared with GF ingredients.
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- The restaurant is not a dedicated gluten-free facility, so cross-contamination risk exists.
- There are mixed experiences with staff knowledge; some guests report clear, proactive guidance from managers or cooks, while others report less awareness and missteps (e.g., gluten pasta served or bread included with takeout).
- A particular note from a guest mentions cottage fries labeled GF but not fully safe for celiacs due to being fried in shared oil.
- Despite these risks, many guests over time report positive experiences with staff who are attentive to gluten-free needs and who communicate with the kitchen to minimize CC.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.