Celiac safety profile
Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano
Italian Restaurant
5990 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Gluten-free bread served at the table (occasionally with an upcharge of about $1; reported by several diners).
- Gluten-free pastas, including gluten-free brown rice penne and gluten-free spinach fettuccine (menu-supported options).
- Gluten-free pizzas with gluten-free crust (widely offered as part of the GF menu).
- Gluten-free entrées and combinations that appear on the gluten-free menu (diners frequently cite safe experiences with chicken parmesan, pastas, and seafood dishes when prepared with GF components).
- A separate gluten-free menu is available and mentioned by many guests.
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- There are historical and some current concerns about cross-contamination practices, including comments about shared ovens and surfaces in some reviews.
- The business data indicates it is not a dedicated gluten-free facility, which implies ongoing cross-contamination risks typical for non-specialized kitchens.
- Several diners report safe experiences with staff questions and the presence of a GF menu, while a minority report getting glutened or concerns about preparation.
- As with many places offering a large GF menu in a non-dedicated facility, always communicate explicitly about cross-contamination and ask how your dish will be prepared (kitchen surfaces, fryer, oven, etc.).
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.