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Bistango

Almost the entire menu can be made gluten-free. Multiple community sources and the National Celiac Association directory confirm that gluten-free items are prepped in a dedicated separate kitchen area, with a dedicated fryer (41 community reports), dedicated pasta pot (7 reports), and dedicated pizza oven (2 reports). Staff are consistently reported as knowledgeable and proactive about allergy inquiries. The venue is NOT a fully dedicated gluten-free facility — non-GF items are also available — so cross-contamination risk cannot be fully excluded. Symptomatic celiacs across dozens of recent reviews report no reactions. One incident report from the now-closed 29th St location (aggregator-findmeglutenfree-com-2) involves a single glutening claim from ~6 years ago at a different, now-closed premises.

Address145 E 50th St #149, New York, NY 10022, USA
CuisineItalian
Price€€
Hours
Mon12:00 to 10:30 PM
Tue12:00 to 10:30 PM
Wed12:00 to 10:30 PM
Thu12:00 to 11:00 PM
Fri12:00 to 11:00 PM
Sat11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Sun11:00 AM to 10:30 PM
Websitewww.bistangokimberly.com/
Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 0.82 ·

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

Almost the entire menu can be made gluten-free. Multiple community sources and the National Celiac Association directory confirm that gluten-free items are prepped in a dedicated separate kitchen area, with a dedicated fryer (41 community reports), dedicated pasta pot (7 reports), and dedicated pizza oven (2 reports). Staff are consistently reported as knowledgeable and proactive about allergy inquiries. The venue is NOT a fully dedicated gluten-free facility — non-GF items are also available — so cross-contamination risk cannot be fully excluded. Symptomatic celiacs across dozens of recent reviews report no reactions. One incident report from the now-closed 29th St location (aggregator-findmeglutenfree-com-2) involves a single glutening claim from ~6 years ago at a different, now-closed premises.

✓ dedicated fryer✓ marked menu✓ staff trained

Cited references

[1] aggregatorBistango - Gluten-Free Italian Restaurant in New York City , FindMeGlutenFreePrimary FMGF listing for the current Kimberly Hotel location (145 E 50th St). 135 recent ratings, 94 safety ratings. Community reports confirm: dedicated GF fryer (41 reports), dedicated pasta pot (7), dedicated pizza oven (2), dedicated kitchen space (13), knowledgeable staff (18). Almost the entire menu can be made GF. Multiple symptomatic celiacs report zero reactions. Also flags dairy-free (13), vegetarian (8), vegan (3), tree-nut free (3). Platform disclaimer: not a dedicated GF facility.fetched 2026-05-06[2] aggregatorBistango - Gluten-Free Italian Restaurant in New York City , FindMeGlutenFreeFMGF listing for a now-permanently-closed Bistango location at 415 3rd Ave (different premises, closed ~2020). Contains historical reviews (5–7 years old) for the old location. Includes one negative report (emily107506) of a child becoming 'violently ill' after eating calamari — a single incident at a closed venue. Positive reviews at the old location also note full GF menu, knowledgeable staff, and dedicated kitchen space. Not directly applicable to the current Kimberly Hotel location, but provides historical context.fetched 2026-05-06[3] blogBistango NYC Gluten-Free Restaurant Review : ​Goodie Goodie Gluten-Free® , goodiegoodieglutenfree.comFirst-person coeliac blog review by a self-identified coeliac (diagnosed 2006) who ate at Bistango twice a week for years. Written about the now-closed 29th St location but updated to note the Kimberly Hotel location remains open. Reports zero glutening incidents over a decade of regular visits. Notes staff ask about allergies proactively, owner Anthony is personally engaged, and the kitchen accommodates extensive multi-allergen needs (garlic, lemon, nuts, dairy, soy, yeast, egg). Mentions dairy-free bread option. High personal credibility but written for the old location; Kimberly Hotel explicitly endorsed as continuation.fetched 2026-05-06[4] blogDirectory - National Celiac Association , nationalceliac.orgNational Celiac Association directory listing for Bistango at 145 E 50th St (Kimberly Hotel). States: 'All menu items are available gluten free, and gluten-free items are prepped in a separate kitchen.' This is a credible disease-organisation directory entry corroborating the dedicated separate prep area claim, though the NCA is not a recognised accreditation body in our system.fetched 2026-05-06

Vegan

confidence 0.45 ·

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

A small number of community reports (3 on FMGF) note 'good vegan options', and one reviewer mentions vegan cheese availability. The coeliac blog notes dairy-free ravioli options. No vegan menu or formal vegan accommodation is documented. Confidence is low given the sparse evidence.

Cited references

[1] aggregatorBistango - Gluten-Free Italian Restaurant in New York City , FindMeGlutenFreePrimary FMGF listing for the current Kimberly Hotel location (145 E 50th St). 135 recent ratings, 94 safety ratings. Community reports confirm: dedicated GF fryer (41 reports), dedicated pasta pot (7), dedicated pizza oven (2), dedicated kitchen space (13), knowledgeable staff (18). Almost the entire menu can be made GF. Multiple symptomatic celiacs report zero reactions. Also flags dairy-free (13), vegetarian (8), vegan (3), tree-nut free (3). Platform disclaimer: not a dedicated GF facility.fetched 2026-05-06[2] blogBistango NYC Gluten-Free Restaurant Review : ​Goodie Goodie Gluten-Free® , goodiegoodieglutenfree.comFirst-person coeliac blog review by a self-identified coeliac (diagnosed 2006) who ate at Bistango twice a week for years. Written about the now-closed 29th St location but updated to note the Kimberly Hotel location remains open. Reports zero glutening incidents over a decade of regular visits. Notes staff ask about allergies proactively, owner Anthony is personally engaged, and the kitchen accommodates extensive multi-allergen needs (garlic, lemon, nuts, dairy, soy, yeast, egg). Mentions dairy-free bread option. High personal credibility but written for the old location; Kimberly Hotel explicitly endorsed as continuation.fetched 2026-05-06

Vegetarian

confidence 0.50 ·

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

Community reports flag 'good vegetarian options' (8 reports on FMGF) and 'vegetarian options' are noted in several individual reviews. No marked vegetarian menu or formal vegetarian accommodation process is documented in any source.

Nut-free

confidence 0.45 ·

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

One recent FMGF reviewer notes staff were 'able to handle tree nut allergies', and 'good for tree-nut free' appears in 3 community reports. The coeliac blogger mentions her own nut sensitivity is accommodated. No dedicated nut-free protocol or marked menu is documented. Confidence is low.

Cited references

[1] aggregatorBistango - Gluten-Free Italian Restaurant in New York City , FindMeGlutenFreePrimary FMGF listing for the current Kimberly Hotel location (145 E 50th St). 135 recent ratings, 94 safety ratings. Community reports confirm: dedicated GF fryer (41 reports), dedicated pasta pot (7), dedicated pizza oven (2), dedicated kitchen space (13), knowledgeable staff (18). Almost the entire menu can be made GF. Multiple symptomatic celiacs report zero reactions. Also flags dairy-free (13), vegetarian (8), vegan (3), tree-nut free (3). Platform disclaimer: not a dedicated GF facility.fetched 2026-05-06[2] blogBistango NYC Gluten-Free Restaurant Review : ​Goodie Goodie Gluten-Free® , goodiegoodieglutenfree.comFirst-person coeliac blog review by a self-identified coeliac (diagnosed 2006) who ate at Bistango twice a week for years. Written about the now-closed 29th St location but updated to note the Kimberly Hotel location remains open. Reports zero glutening incidents over a decade of regular visits. Notes staff ask about allergies proactively, owner Anthony is personally engaged, and the kitchen accommodates extensive multi-allergen needs (garlic, lemon, nuts, dairy, soy, yeast, egg). Mentions dairy-free bread option. High personal credibility but written for the old location; Kimberly Hotel explicitly endorsed as continuation.fetched 2026-05-06

Dairy-free

confidence 0.55 ·

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

Multiple community reviewers flag Bistango as 'good for dairy-free' (13 reports on FMGF) and the coeliac blog author notes that dairy-free bread alternatives are available on request, and dairy-free pasta and ravioli options exist. However, no structured dairy-free menu or formal dairy accommodation process is documented — this appears to be handled on a dish-by-dish basis by knowledgeable staff.

Cited references

[1] aggregatorBistango - Gluten-Free Italian Restaurant in New York City , FindMeGlutenFreePrimary FMGF listing for the current Kimberly Hotel location (145 E 50th St). 135 recent ratings, 94 safety ratings. Community reports confirm: dedicated GF fryer (41 reports), dedicated pasta pot (7), dedicated pizza oven (2), dedicated kitchen space (13), knowledgeable staff (18). Almost the entire menu can be made GF. Multiple symptomatic celiacs report zero reactions. Also flags dairy-free (13), vegetarian (8), vegan (3), tree-nut free (3). Platform disclaimer: not a dedicated GF facility.fetched 2026-05-06[2] blogBistango NYC Gluten-Free Restaurant Review : ​Goodie Goodie Gluten-Free® , goodiegoodieglutenfree.comFirst-person coeliac blog review by a self-identified coeliac (diagnosed 2006) who ate at Bistango twice a week for years. Written about the now-closed 29th St location but updated to note the Kimberly Hotel location remains open. Reports zero glutening incidents over a decade of regular visits. Notes staff ask about allergies proactively, owner Anthony is personally engaged, and the kitchen accommodates extensive multi-allergen needs (garlic, lemon, nuts, dairy, soy, yeast, egg). Mentions dairy-free bread option. High personal credibility but written for the old location; Kimberly Hotel explicitly endorsed as continuation.fetched 2026-05-06

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