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Gia Restaurant

Menu items are marked (GF) for gluten-free, including risotto, salads, and some desserts. A gluten-free penne substitution is available for +$3. However, the kitchen is not dedicated gluten-free; shared fryer and prep area are likely. One coeliac reviewer on FindMeGlutenFree reported no reaction after eating the asparagus risotto, but the aggregator warns the establishment is NOT a dedicated GF facility. No accreditation or dedicated kitchen evidence.

Address1214 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1X5, Canada
CuisineItalian · Vegetarian
Price€€
Hours
Mon5:00 to 10:00 PM
Tue5:00 to 10:00 PM
Wed5:00 to 10:00 PM
Thu5:00 to 10:00 PM
Fri5:00 to 10:00 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 3:00 to 8:30 PM
Websitegiarestaurant.ca/
Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 0.65 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

Menu items are marked (GF) for gluten-free, including risotto, salads, and some desserts. A gluten-free penne substitution is available for +$3. However, the kitchen is not dedicated gluten-free; shared fryer and prep area are likely. One coeliac reviewer on FindMeGlutenFree reported no reaction after eating the asparagus risotto, but the aggregator warns the establishment is NOT a dedicated GF facility. No accreditation or dedicated kitchen evidence.

marked menu

Cited references

[1] officialPrezzo Fisso - Gia Restaurant , Gia Restaurant (official menu)Group dining menu marks dishes (P), (N), (S), (GF), (E); states 'We can accommodate allergies upon request and vegan options.'fetched 2026-05-13[2] officialBrunch - Gia Restaurant , Gia Restaurant (official menu)Brunch menu marks dishes (P), (N), (S), (GF), (E); includes multiple GF and vegan options.fetched 2026-05-13[3] officialGIA SIMPATICA - Gia Restaurant , Gia Restaurant (official menu)Gia Simpatica menu marks (P), (N), (S), (GF), (E); offers GF crackers for plant-based brie.fetched 2026-05-13[4] aggregatorGia Restaurant - Gluten-Free Italian Restaurant in Toronto , FindMeGlutenFreeLists Gia as having GF options but NOT a dedicated GF facility; one coeliac reviewer reported no reaction; notes 'Good for dairy-free.'fetched 2026-05-13[5] blogMenu - Gia Restaurant , giarestaurant.caHomepage menu marks (P), (N), (S), (GF), (E); offers GF penne substitution; includes nut allergy policy warning.fetched 2026-05-13

Vegan

confidence 0.70 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

The restaurant describes itself as 'plant-forward' and marks many dishes (P) for plant-based. Multiple vegan options exist across all menus (e.g., arancini, rigatoni bolognese, potato gnocchi, coconut chocolate gelato). However, the kitchen is not dedicated vegan; shared equipment and cross-contamination with dairy/eggs is likely. No vegan certification or dedicated kitchen evidence.

marked menu

Nut-free

confidence 0.85 ·

Not appropriate, Documented unsafe, multiple negative reports, or refuses to accommodate. Surfaced to warn rather than recommend.

The venue's official Allergies & Restrictions page states: 'our menu has a high percentage of nuts on the menu' and 'we cannot guarantee that any menu item is completely free from nuts or cross-contact.' Guests with severe allergies are advised to bring an epinephrine auto-injector. This explicit warning makes the venue inappropriate for nut-allergy diners requiring safety.

Honest caveat: Venue explicitly states it cannot guarantee any menu item is nut-free and advises guests with severe allergies to bring an epinephrine auto-injector.

Reminder

Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.

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