I am a second generation Italian so I grew up on pasta and Italian food. Around my mid-20's I discovered that I have an allergy to gluten and decided to switch over to a gluten-free diet.
Although I miss my morning white bread toast and my pizza, the thing I miss most is my childhood favorite...pasta. Even though I made the choice to become gluten-free, I certainly do not expect my family and friends to do the same. So when they want to go out to eat, it has always been very difficult to find a place that would please them yet accommodate me at the same time.
This is especially true when they are in the mood for Italian food. It wasn't until last weekend that we finally found an amazing restaurant that could please us all.
We had heard from a mutual friend that Sapore Trattoria (Lake Zurich, IL) has a gluten-free pasta alternative that they can substitute into most dishes. Now I have tried a few gluten-free pastas to date and been quite disappointed in the end product but this was the first time I truly enjoyed a gluten-free pasta dish. The staff was very friendly and understanding of my situation and happily explained to me all of the gluten-free choices on the menu.
Furthermore, the young lady who was serving us that evening explained that the chef is willing and able to take any request that was not on the menu. I ended up ordering a dish of gluten-free pasta with shrimp. It was absolutely delectable. So if you are in the area and looking for some amazing gluten-free pasta, I would highly recommend you give this restaurant a shot!
