Cannot recommend more! It was safe for celiacs and even made a carnivore say he could become vegetarian. Really beautiful and tasty food! The staff is so polite and kind.
We loved this place. Best burger I’ve had in a very long time (bison burger), plus the waiter was first class. They catered really well for my coeliac wife and the beers they had from the 3 Bears local brewery were excellent too.
Wow stumbled across this place and went in. Wife is celiac and so many options including beer. Had the bison ribs wings and cauliflower left us wanting more. Definitely a must stop and upstairs is so nice
This was a great experience. The ambiance and the chandeliers in restaurant and lobby are amazing. The food was good -tea was great. There are gluten free options. But what really made the experience was the staff. Our knowledgeable waiter made some great suggestions for local activities.
We had a delicious meal last night. Our server Cate, was very helpful as I am gluten intolerant and she made sure everything I ate was safe. I could eat most things on the menu so if you’re gluten free, I highly recommend this restaurant!!! It was soo nice to be able to enjoy most of the foods and to also enjoy the ginger beef, that they light on fire with brandy at your table! I never get to eat cool things like that so thank you so much Brazen, for all the gluten free options!!
As always, great food, great steaks great service. Will adapt the menu and servings to your needs and there are glutenfree options availble - although gluten free bun with the burger would be nice!
Our server Kiersten was amazing! So friendly, knowledgeable and attentive! Took a while for us to get our food but it was so worth it! They also substituted some gluten free options for me.
The restaurant is nice and the food is high quality, and delicious, but in particular the staff here are fantastic. The server we had, whose name I forget (possibly was Billy, but the bill said Snuffy) was kind, knowledgable, and cared about my food allergies. I didn't really even mention them too much but he picked up on them immediately, and made me aware of ingredients in everything. And, he was actually aware of cross contamination! As a person with several food allergies and sensitivities, eating out is generally irritating and personally invasive, as servers want to know what specifically happens to you, as if being celiac is any worse than colitis, for example. No one wants to talk about that when they go to eat. Chances are, if someone who has a food allergy or sensitivity is at a restaurant, they know what they're doing, they know how it will affect them, and they are prepared for that. This guy didn't question me on anything, he just went above and beyond. As an annoying person to serve and cook for, I fully appreciate this. I don't know more servers aren't caring, but this guy totally made the trip to Banff just so much more worth it.
As a family with celiac disease, finding a safe and truly delicious dining experience can be a challenge—but Lupo exceeded all our expectations! From the moment we walked in, the staff was knowledgeable, kind, and completely accommodating to our gluten-free needs. This was one of the best meals I have ever experienced!
We enjoyed the chicken parmigiana, which was perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside—completely gluten-free and absolutely amazing. The pesto pasta was fresh and flavorful, with a sauce that tasted homemade and rich without being heavy. And the chocolate cake? Decadent, moist, and hands-down one of the best gluten-free desserts we’ve ever had.
Lupo is a must-visit for anyone looking for safe, delicious, and thoughtfully prepared gluten-free food. We left full, happy, and already planning our next visit!
Overall, it's a great place to eat in Banff. Friendly staff, great food, gluten-free options and affordable prices. The only thing that disappointed us was the salmon. We paid $30 and got a kid-size meal with one tiny piece of salmon tail!
The food was phenomenal, and it accommodated a celiac diet. However, the bathrooms were absolutely disgusting for a restaurant with such a lovely ambiance.
Fantastic! I couldn’t say more positive things about this spot! I am vegan and gluten free and don’t have issues when I eat here! Thanks! My partner eats meat and we can eat out together here!
We stayed at the Banff Springs Fairmont for 5 days and had breakfast in the vermillion room 4 times (breakfast came with our package!) and dinner once. I am symptomatic celiac so much of my review centers on those aspects.
All of the staff members we encountered were knowledgeable and helpful. As of April 25, 2024 they had a dedicated GF frier. They did not mark my GF meal separate from my husband’s non-GF but every time my food was delivered it was specified that it was the GF celiac safe dish.
Breakfast - for the first 3 days I ordered off the a la carte menu (had the vermillion breakfast twice and the french omelette once). I had been eyeing the buffet because there were so many options but wasn’t sure it was safe for me (as a sensitive, symptomatic celiac). On the last day I mentioned that to the server and she let me know I was welcome to get the buffet, and they would prepare everything in the back and bring it out. So I went up to the buffet, picked out what I wanted and gave that list to my server. Not on the menu, but they can do GF toast, pancakes, made to order omlettes, etc.
Dinner - we ate dinner here on a busy evening. There was a bit of an issue with timing but overall it was a great experience. The crème brûlée is to die for, and many dishes are GF or can be made GF with modifications.
*cross posted to FindMeGF
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