Bencotto

Menu has many vegetarian dishes including pasta, pizza, salads, and sides. No dedicated vegetarian kitchen but ample options.

Address361 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113, USA

CuisineItalian

Price€€

Hours

Mon	11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Tue	11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Wed	11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Thu	11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Fri	11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Sat	11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Sun	11:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Websitewww.bencottoboston.com/

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Per-allergen evidence

Vegetarian

confidence 0.90 ·

Verifiably Safe, Either a 100% dedicated kitchen (no allergen on premises) or actively certified by a recognised accreditation body for this allergen.

Menu has many vegetarian dishes including pasta, pizza, salads, and sides. No dedicated vegetarian kitchen but ample options.

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Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 0.75 ·

Marked menu + dedicated, Allergen-marked menu plus dedicated fryer / prep area. Staff trained. Not a fully dedicated kitchen.

Not a dedicated gluten-free facility, but offers a gluten-free menu with dedicated pizza oven and pasta pot. Staff are knowledgeable and many celiac diners report no symptoms. Shared kitchen with no dedicated fryer.

✓ marked menu✓ staff trained

Cited references

[1] officialDinner Menu - bencotto , Bencotto (official menu)Dinner menu with no per-dish allergen markings; generic allergy note at bottom. Many dishes contain gluten, dairy, eggs.fetched 2026-05-13 [2] aggregatorBencotto - Gluten-Free Italian Restaurant in Boston , FindMeGlutenFreeMain FindMeGlutenFree listing: reports GF menu, dedicated pizza oven and pasta pot, no dedicated fryer. 44 safety ratings, many positive celiac reviews. Also tags for dairy-free, egg-free, peanut-free, shellfish-free.fetched 2026-05-13 [3] aggregatorGluten-Free Italian Restaurants in Boston , FindMeGlutenFreeListed as #1 gluten-free Italian restaurant in Boston on FindMeGlutenFree; same GF menu info.fetched 2026-05-13 [4] aggregatorBest Gluten-Free Restaurants in North End, Boston - 2026 , FindMeGlutenFreeListed as #2 gluten-free restaurant in North End; same GF menu info.fetched 2026-05-13 [5] aggregatorBoston's Best Gluten-Free Restaurants and Bakeries , FindMeGlutenFreeListed as #6 gluten-free restaurant in Boston overall; same GF menu info.fetched 2026-05-13 [6] aggregatorGluten-Free Pizza in Boston , FindMeGlutenFreeListed as #30 gluten-free pizza in Boston; same GF menu info.fetched 2026-05-13 [7] aggregatorGluten-Free Pizza in Melrose, Massachusetts , FindMeGlutenFreeListed as #35 gluten-free pizza in Melrose; same GF menu info.fetched 2026-05-13 [8] aggregatorGluten-Free Pizza in Somerville, Massachusetts , FindMeGlutenFreeListed as #34 gluten-free pizza in Somerville; same GF menu info.fetched 2026-05-13 [9] blogbencotto - Bringing the taste of the North End to the North Shore , bencottoboston.comHomepage with no allergen information; promotes restaurant and other family restaurants.fetched 2026-05-13

Nut-free

confidence 0.50 ·

Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.

Staff can accommodate nut allergies and mark them on receipts, but no dedicated equipment or marked menu. Limited evidence from one review.

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[1] aggregatorBencotto - Gluten-Free Italian Restaurant in Boston , FindMeGlutenFreeMain FindMeGlutenFree listing: reports GF menu, dedicated pizza oven and pasta pot, no dedicated fryer. 44 safety ratings, many positive celiac reviews. Also tags for dairy-free, egg-free, peanut-free, shellfish-free.fetched 2026-05-13

Dairy-free

confidence 0.50 ·

Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.

Staff are knowledgeable about dairy and can modify dishes, but no dedicated equipment. Limited evidence from one review and aggregator tag.

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Egg-free

confidence 0.40 ·

Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.

Listed as good for egg-free on aggregator, but minimal evidence.

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Shellfish-free

confidence 0.50 ·

Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.

Staff can accommodate shellfish allergies and mark them on receipts, but no dedicated equipment. Limited evidence.

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

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