Picazzo’s Healthy Italian Kitchen, established in the mid-2000s in Arizona, stands out as a pioneering restaurant in offering a gluten-free and health-focused Italian dining experience. Its founder, Rick Freedman, envisioned a place where people with gluten sensitivities, as well as those seeking healthier dining options, could enjoy a wide array of Italian and contemporary dishes without compromising on taste or quality.
Picazzo’s quickly became known for its extensive gluten-free menu, which includes pizzas, pasta and salads, all prepared in a kitchen with strict protocols to prevent cross-contamination. This dedication not only caters to guests with celiac disease or gluten intolerance but also appeals to those looking for nutritious, allergy-friendly meals. Picazzo’s commitment to organic, non-GMO ingredients, and a diverse menu that includes vegan and vegetarian options, underscores its reputation as a leader in healthy dining within the Italian restaurant niche.
Contents
Picazzo’s Gluten-Free Menu 2024
Starters & small plates
- Cheesebread
- Whipped herb ricotta
- Mama’s meat-za balls
- Hummus
- Hot artichoke spinach dip
- Baked wings
- Baked brie
- Veggie sides
- Gf focaccia
- House-made soups
Organic salads & quinoa bowls
- Mother Earth
- Chopped kale
- Zo’s chopped
- Apple walnut gorgonzola
- Italian
- Mediterranean
- Side salad
- Athena quinoa bowl
- Spicy thai peanut quinoa bowl
- Kale pesto quinoa bowl
Hot comfort food & baked dishes
- Lasagna bolognese
- Adobo chicken
- Chicken parmesan
- Chicken picatta
- Sustainable mediterranean salmon
Pizza crust options
- Gluten-free original
- Gluten-free cauliflower +2.5
- Gluten-free vegan
Note: Gluten-free pizzas are made in a dedicated GF stone oven
Pasta
- Classic mac & cheese
- Linguine & meatballs
- Bianca
- Spicy southwestern chipotle
- Spicy thai peanut chicken
- Baked rigatoni
- Vegan beyond sausage mushroom & pesto