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Uno's Pizza


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digmom1014 Enthusiast

I went to a local, Charlotte, luncheon for my celiac group and we descended apon Uno's restaurant-all 68 of us.

I had the cheese pizza on their gluten-free menu. It was okay. The crust was really flacky and kind of dry and it needed to have more sauce.

However, I wrote them thanking them for their attention to the allergy community. I think it is important to acknowledge their forward thinking and attempt. I also added the "suggestion" about the sauce issue.

It was nice being in a restaurant that had pizza for once!


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lizard00 Enthusiast

Those were my sentiments, exactly. I didn't think it was great, but the fact that they're putting forth the effort is great. Hopefully, they'll continue to improve on it.

sugarsue Enthusiast

We were there too. I thought the pizza was horrible. But I do plan on going back and trying some of the non-pizza options. I think the frozen pizza from Glutano is much better (and cheaper).

I didn't realize there were 68 of us!! That is amazing!

hermitgirl Contributor

Our local GIG had an event at Uno's as well. Let me try to find the thread, as the local paper did a small story on it. Unos does not make the gluten free pizzas on site. They come individually packaged in their own pan, ready to bake. This is to prevent cross contamination. I will agree that it wasn't perfect, but it was really nice to sit in a restaurant and eat pizza for a change and eat literally the first gluten free pizza that I really enjoyed.

hermitgirl Contributor

If I remember right, the French Meadow Bakery is who supplies Unos with the crusts.

This was from our event. Open Original Shared Link

sbj Rookie

Just had to chime in here. I'm on the west coast - Long Beach in Southern California - so no Uno's but we do have a chain here called Z Pizza. Some of their restaurants are now offering a gluten free pizza. It comes in the personal size only. They also offer non-dairy soy cheese topping. It all sounds good until you try to eat the pizza. It was not good at all. Someone above wrote about the Glutino frozen and it was, indeed, better than the Z Pizza gluten-free pizza and cheaper, too.

lizard00 Enthusiast
Just had to chime in here. I'm on the west coast - Long Beach in Southern California - so no Uno's but we do have a chain here called Z Pizza. Some of their restaurants are now offering a gluten free pizza. It comes in the personal size only. They also offer non-dairy soy cheese topping. It all sounds good until you try to eat the pizza. It was not good at all. Someone above wrote about the Glutino frozen and it was, indeed, better than the Z Pizza gluten-free pizza and cheaper, too.

I thought Z was the best of what I had tried. I thought it was pretty good, although I don't do soy, so maybe that was the difference.


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sbj Rookie
I thought Z was the best of what I had tried. I thought it was pretty good, although I don't do soy, so maybe that was the difference.

I've only tried the Glutino frozen and Z so my experience is limited. :)

My partner tried the soy and I had the mozzarella. Neither one of us liked it and thought it really was a waste of money. My thinking: just give up pizza coz this was no substitute. However, that's just one opinion. Maybe that is as good as they get :o I certainly hope not! Have you tried the frozen Glutino brand?

I was thinking of trying a large arepa with some pizza sauce and cheese to see if I could make my own . . .

JNBunnie1 Community Regular
I've only tried the Glutino frozen and Z so my experience is limited. :)

My partner tried the soy and I had the mozzarella. Neither one of us liked it and thought it really was a waste of money. My thinking: just give up pizza coz this was no substitute. However, that's just one opinion. Maybe that is as good as they get :o I certainly hope not! Have you tried the frozen Glutino brand?

I was thinking of trying a large arepa with some pizza sauce and cheese to see if I could make my own . . .

I recently had a gluten-free pizza at a restaurant in Mass that uses the Against The Grain crusts for their pizaa. It was AMAZING. The Against The Grain crusts are quite expensive however, and basically they're just Chebe, same ingredients. I intend to try chebe pizza pretty soon, once I get a pizza stone. It's the best 'normal' pizza I've had. I got the one with Applegate Farms turkey sausage, boy thats some good pizza sausage!

  • 2 weeks later...
liberty Newbie

We have tried Uno in Orlando, it's very close to Disney...it was so nice to sit and eat pizza as a family, even if it was only cheese! Pizza Fusion is opening later this month in the dr. Phillips area. We had it in Atlanta, and it is hands down the best!!

  • 4 weeks later...
GF-Parent Newbie
We have tried Uno in Orlando, it's very close to Disney...it was so nice to sit and eat pizza as a family, even if it was only cheese! Pizza Fusion is opening later this month in the dr. Phillips area. We had it in Atlanta, and it is hands down the best!!

My son has had both the Uno's gluten-free Pizza in Orlando (Fresh Meadow Bakery Pizza crust)

as well as Pizza Fusion (Still Riding Pizza Dough)

and he said hands down he prefered the Uno's pizza. (He had the gluten-free Veggie)

munkee41182 Explorer

Their pizza can varry depending on who cooks it (and for how long). I've had them under done, over done, and just right. I'm not a fan of a lot of sauce on their pizza so I am a big fan of Uno's Pizza.

mamaw Community Regular

I believe Z-Pizza crust is from Domata Living Flour.... you can buy bags of different flours from Domata. I have the pizza flour, reg gluten-free flour & the seasoned flour which we all love for breading fish.

  • 1 month later...
nascarrunner71 Newbie

The St. Louis Uno's was soggy at first, but has improved over time. The manager always stops at the table to ask if I've had it before and how I like it. On the last visit, I commented that I thought it had improved. He said they now cook it "twice" now to make it crispier.

jkmunchkin Rising Star

I was very hesitant to try the pizza at Uno's after having a horrific experience there awhile back, but a couple weeks ago I found myself with some time to burn before picking my dog up at the groomer and being quite hungry. I was on my way to another restaurant, walked by an Uno's and decided to give it a chance.

I have to say, it was great! The pizza and the service. I got the vegetable pizza and enjoyed every bite. The manager personally delivered my pizza and checked on me during the meal to see if I liked it. I have been known to hold a grudge, but I'm glad I gave them another try. I will most definitely go back.

Vamonos Rookie
I recently had a gluten-free pizza at a restaurant in Mass that uses the Against The Grain crusts for their pizaa. It was AMAZING. The Against The Grain crusts are quite expensive however, and basically they're just Chebe, same ingredients. I intend to try chebe pizza pretty soon, once I get a pizza stone. It's the best 'normal' pizza I've had. I got the one with Applegate Farms turkey sausage, boy thats some good pizza sausage!

I know you posted this some time ago, but would you mind mentioning which restaurant where you enjoyed the pizza using the Against the Grain crust? I am from So. NH and work in MA. It's good to know where the mainstream places are that serve gluten-free pizza, other than Uno's. I've seen the pre-made crusts in my local health food store, but usually prepare my own at home.

Thanks.

Bev

Kylie Explorer

I had the Uno's pizza the other day, and to me, it tasted like a cracker. I agree with most people, nice try! I also went to Zpizza just a few days before and had a gluten free hawaiian pizza that was actually really good. I was just super pissed because they don't list the price and my pizza for one was $17!!! That is a rip off, I almost had to say forget it but really really wanted to try it. So although Uno's is cheaper, I thought Zpizza tasted better. Hopefully more places will keep trying!

skinnyminny Enthusiast

I guess I am crazy. But I loved loved loved the pizza at unos. I went for the first time about a week ago and was in shock. I actually ordered the crusts they use, the manger gave me name of the company that they get their crusts from.

  • 4 weeks later...
SeanInNYC Newbie

Although I've yet to try it, my gluten-free sister went to the Uno's Chicago Grill (I guess it's not Pizzeria Uno anymore?) in Bayside, NY and had their gluten-free Pizza and a Redbridge beer.

She said she loved it, and we've had Glutino, Pizza's by George and all sorts of other kind of gluten-free Pizza options (as well as the local "Lame Advertisement" pizza in Bellmore/Wantagh, NY, which was our favorite up until this).

From reading this topic it seems that the folks at Uno's are adapting and adjusting their recipe and process based upon the customer feedback that they're getting.

The idea of going out to a regular restaurant, with regular people, and being able to eat a halfway decent pizza and beer is really a major step. I'm very happy with the progress being made in the battle for gluten-free dining options.

Jonbo Apprentice

Very helpful for me since I may be going to Chicago for a week in August and Uno's sounds like a good option while visiting. Granted, I much prefer Bard's Tale to Redbridge (Redbridge just tastes a tad too light for me) but if that was the only option there, it's better then no beer.

cyberprof Enthusiast
I guess I am crazy. But I loved loved loved the pizza at unos. I went for the first time about a week ago and was in shock. I actually ordered the crusts they use, the manger gave me name of the company that they get their crusts from.

I too loved Uno's pizza. It's best hot. I had it two times in three days when visiting. There aren't any in Seattle...yet. Of course, I haven't had zPizza either, since there aren't any here either. Looks like Seattle is behind as far as chains that have gluten-free options.

PattiD2 Rookie

We have pizza brought into our company once a month. Last month, we ordered pizza from Uno's so I and a co-worker could get our gluten free pizza. Unfortunately, they delivered the gluten free pizza in the same bag as the regular pizzas. I wrote them an email letting them know that it should be handled separately. The regional manager sent me a very nice return email thanking me for the feedback plus she said the information would be shared throughout the country. They seem to be really trying to figure this out for people with allergies and celiac disease. I am willing to keep going back to them as long as they are willing to keep trying to get it right.

Patti

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