Sol Rio - Westport Urban ED

I dined here with my family to celebrate my daughter's 13th birthday. I started with the mussels, followed by monkfish, and finished with the most exquisite chocolate cake for dessert. The staff were attentive and well-informed about coeliac disease, and the menu clearly marked dishes suitable for those with dietary restrictions. I would definitely eat here again when I'm back in Westport.

The main courses were pricey but satisfactory, while the dessert was quite good.

I have a Nima tester and decided to test my steak, which came back as “low gluten.” When I politely explained to the restaurant manager why I couldn’t eat it, she reacted dramatically and insisted on bringing me a new “safe” steak. Unfortunately, that one also tested as “low gluten.” Although the menu has many items labeled “C” for celiac safe, I can't recommend this restaurant. It was really disappointing, and my evening was ruined when the manager shouted at me in front of other guests, saying I must be “an extreme celiac” for testing my food. Her behavior was very rude and clearly demonstrated a lack of understanding of the disease. However, our waitress was very kind and knowledgeable about celiac issues; she even expressed her embarrassment over the manager's reaction to me.

I had a negative reaction after having dinner here, possibly due to cross-contamination. The waitress mentioned that the fries were probably gluten-free because the high temperature would eliminate any gluten. However, I didn't have the fries—I ordered lamb and chocolate cake—and something from my meal made me feel unwell. Given the staff's level of knowledge on the subject, I'm not surprised this happened.

I dined here with my family to celebrate my daughter's 13th birthday. I started with the mussels, followed by monkfish, and ended with the most delicious chocolate cake for dessert. The staff were attentive and knowledgeable about gluten-free options, and the menu clearly indicated which dishes were suitable for those with celiac disease. I would definitely eat here again if I find myself in Westport.