Here at Senza Gluten Restaurant, we’re often asked for recipes and cooking tips. While we aren’t able to share our recipes at this time, we’re happy to offer a few cooking tips from our kitchen to yours! Mushy pasta? Try a corn-based alternative – We sometimes hear from guests that gluten free pasta can be tricky to cook at home, especially when pasta gets mushy in the pot and sticks together. We tried many different types of pasta before landing on our current 100% corn pasta from Italy, and we find the texture to be excellent. Be sure to stir your pasta frequently and be careful not to overc ..read more

We’ve heard from many of our gluten free guests regarding their frustrations when dining out at restaurants that do not specialize in gluten free cooking – uncertain safety protocols, a general lack of awareness, limited menu options. Often the only dish they might be offered is a simple salad (hold the gluten-containing croutons, of course). So while many of our guests are often excited about our numerous pasta dishes, handmade gnocchi, or traditional Italian desserts, there is still something thrilling about being able to order a Caesar salad with gluten free croutons.  Our classic Caes ..read more

A special throwback to last April when Senza Gluten Restaurant was featured in Vogue! Senza Gluten’s owner, Teona Khaindrava, was interviewed for the piece to talk about our gluten free pasta and offer a few tips for making pasta at home.  Note – we do mention that the pasta used in our restaurant is corn-based and is very allergen friendly. This comment was made in reference to the pasta’s minimal ingredients (the pasta is 100% corn), so it can be a great choice for individuals who are gluten free and may have additional food restrictions. However, we are very aware that many individuals ..read more

We asked on social media what questions you have for Teona Khaindrava, Senza Gluten Restaurant’s owner and co-founder. Here are just a few questions and answers! “What’s the best advice for making homemade gluten free pasta?” This is a great question! Having the right ingredients is so important. A comment that I sometimes hear about gluten free pasta in general is that some brands fall apart or the pasta becomes mushy. We currently source our gluten free corn-based pasta from Italy, and we have excellent results (we do, however, have a different pasta and homemade gnocchi available for indivi ..read more

Certainly one of our most popular specials over the past year is our gluten free arancini. Featuring risotto, onions, white wine, four different kinds of cheese, GF flour, eggs, and GF bread crumbs, this classic Italian appetizer is served with both tomato sauce and a garlic and truffle oil aioli. Enjoy it with our gluten free bread basket, and refreshing glass of wine, and good company! This special became so popular that we decided to official move it to our regular menu for guests to enjoy every day! But don’t just take our word for it. What do our guests think? – “So delicious I had tears ..read more

Enjoy a 100% gluten free Valentine’s Day with your loved ones at Senza Gluten in NYC!  We’ll be open normal hours for lunch and dinner on February 14th and will be featuring our regular menu along with various specials. For dessert we’ll be offering our signature tiramisu, Sicilian cannoli, molten chocolate cake, shortbread cookie plate with warm chocolate sauce, panna cotta with grand marnier marinated strawberries, double espresso creme brulee, poached pear in Cabernet, and an assortment of gelato and sorbet.  Senza Gluten Restaurant 206 Sullivan St, NYC Noon-11pm (kitchen closes a ..read more

Here at Senza Gluten, we’re passionate about offering classic Italian dishes – ones that perhaps might be difficult to find gluten free versions of and comfort foods that our guests have told us they often miss. Our 100% gluten free menu currently features traditional desserts such as tiramisu, molten chocolate cake, and shortbread cookies with chocolate sauce. After several delicious taste testing experiments last year, we were thrilled to introduce one of Teona’s favorite desserts – gluten free cannoli. Our Sicilian style cannoli are filled with a very lightly sweetened ricotta and are fille ..read more

Here at Senza Gluten, we’re passionate about offering classic Italian dishes – ones that perhaps might be difficult to find gluten free versions of and comfort foods that our guests have told us they often miss. So we were thrilled to introduce our gluten free tortellini with pesto! We received many requests over the years for gluten free tortellini. Our tortellini features three cheeses (ricotta, parmesan and pecorino) and is served with a delicious house-made pesto. Add an additional sprinkle of parmesan cheese, take a bite, and you’d think you were transported to Italy!  This dish made ..read more

Enjoy the holiday season at Senza Gluten Restaurant in NYC with a 100% gluten free meal!! We love the holiday season, and we’re thrilled to celebrate with you! We’ll be open normal hours for lunch and dinner throughout the December holidays (though please note that on December 31st our kitchen will close slightly earlier), and this year we’ll be open on New Year’s Day, as well! Senza Gluten Restaurant OPEN Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day Noon-11pm (kitchen closes at 9:45pm every day, except it will close at 9pm on New Year’s Eve) 206 Sullivan Street, NYC 212-475-77 ..read more

Another throwback for this week’s blog post – we were thrilled that Senza Gluten Restaurant was recently featured in Forbes Italia magazine! We’re honored that word about our restaurant and our commitment to the gluten free community has spread all the way to Italy!  Translated into English –  “A Paradise of Gluten Free Flavors” “New York is an eccentric, fast-paced and entertainment-filled city. Food represents one of the elements that most unites New Yorkers for a dinner with friends, a romantic date or a moment to spend time with family. Precisely in this spirit, Senza Gluten was ..read more