Celiac safety profile
OPTO
Mediterranean Restaurant · Restaurant
35 W 20th St, New York, NY 10011
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Gluten-free pita bread
- Gluten-free calamari
- Pasta can be made gluten-free by preparing it as a risotto
- Desserts made gluten-free (almond-flour based desserts noted)
- Gluten-free bun options for sandwiches (evidence of gluten-free bread alternatives in social posts)
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- The formal business listing notes that OPTO is not a dedicated gluten-free facility, which means cross-contamination risk can exist depending on how the kitchen is run at any given time.
- Several diner reviews assert significant gluten-free accommodations, including separate fryers and cookware in some accounts, while others emphasize general safety without asserting a dedicated gluten-free space. Because of this mixed picture, it’s best to confirm current practices with staff before ordering especially for high-risk items.
- If you have celiac disease or very sensitive gluten concerns, consider asking about the current kitchen workflow for gluten-free dishes (what is prepared where, which utensils are used, and which items share fryers or grills on the day of dining).
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.