Some times, doing research ahead of time pays off. In this case, both of us stumbled up on Bistango in Midtown West of NYC (though I really think it's Murray Hill type area).
They had just recently rolled out the new menus, and talk about totally Gluten Free friendly restaurant, you don't find anywhere this on top of things. As soon as we sat down, they asked if we have any food allergies, good sign. That means, that they're used to cater to eaters like such that they're ready for any weird questions we throw at them.
Bread mysteriously appeared, and we didn't even have to ask, they brought out GF bread for us to dip with our olive oil and pepper. Know this: it is super good, but if you want more, it's $5 for second serving.
When I saw this on the menu, I couldn't resist. This is Eggplant and Ricotta Ravioli with Lobster with marinara sauce. OMG, can you see the lobster or not? The sauce was so good that you just want more bread to clean that plate.
With so much junk food, we'd figured that we better have some spinach for good measure.
Speaking of junk food: for dessert, they really have 2 things for GF friendly that day, the creme brûlée or Chocolate Cake. It was delicious and reminded us alot of the flourless cake. It was super dense, super good for a sweet tooth like me.
In case you're wonder where this is, you can't miss this colorful awning.
I'm super impressed with Bistango, they were totally prepared for anybody who are GF sensitive. I overheard one customer asking the server, how did the restaurant got to be so knowledgeable about GF. Turns out, one day a customer came in and asked the chef for GF and he took on the challenge with spaghetti squash for her. Since then, she told her friends, who told more friends and they became very popular and known for it. That's pretty cool! And we couldn't be happier to have pasta done so close to the real thing and still taste good.
If you want to come here for dinner, do make a reservation. Lunch is easier to swing in and be seated.
Bistango
415 3rd Avenue,
415 3rd Avenue,
New York, NY
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