This seafood pasta from Giovanni’s gave even this celiac-suffering diner a good option.
I had given up on going out to eat at Italian restaurants since I found out I had Celiac Disease. I didn’t think it was worth getting stuck with only a salad, or one allergy friendly dish on the menu. But I decided to test my luck at Giovanni’s, and I was pleasantly surprised!
I had heard mixed reviews about Giovanni’s, and let me set them all straight — the food is great! The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about allergy-friendly options.
I started off the meal with the vedura chopped salad. It has wild arugula, watercress, lettuce, edamame, avocado, pumpkin seeds, beets, cucumber, quinoa, blood oranges, radish, pomegranate kernels and pear topped with a pomegranate-honey vinaigrette. I can’t remember the last time I enjoyed a salad so much. It was a great mix of fresh flavors and textures. I would highly recommend it.
For my main course, I ordered the special of the night. A seafood pasta with shrimp, scallops, clams, zucchini, squash and kale in a creamy tomato-alfredo sauce. It was amazing. I enjoyed every bite. I have never had pasta with kale before, and I’m hooked!
Gluten Free
Any pasta can be made gluten free! All of the sauces are made without wheat products, and there is a gluten free noodle available. There are many non-pasta dishes on the menu to choose from that can be adjusted for the wheat free diet. Not to mention the many, delicious salad options!
Dairy Free
Most of the dishes are made without dairy. The pastas with tomato sauce do not have dairy; however, the alfredo sauce is made with dairy. There are many substitutions that can be made to accommodate a dairy free diet.
Vegetarian
Most of the pastas have meat and/or fish in them, but they can be ordered without. I particularly enjoyed the pasta here because it is veggie packed. The salads are also a fresh and filling alternative.
Nut Free
Only the salads and desserts are made with nuts. All other dishes are safe for those with nut allergies. The atmosphere is a very nice change for the Jackson scene, and usually not too busy. They also have great off season specials.
