RE: Delicious g-f pizza at Ristorante Mataro in Menlo Park

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Thanks - I added this to the map!~-JoeOn Mon, Jan 17, 2011 at 7:34 AM, CalicoSue <susan.hersom@...> wrote:

My daughter and I split a pepperoni, sausage and mushroom g-f pizza at Ristorante Mataro in Menlo Park yesterday.  It was absolutely delicious.  A simple, yet crunchy, thin, satisfying crust.  We talked with the new owner, Ibrahim, and this is what we found out.

He was trained in making and serving gluten-free food while he was working at BJ's. He makes the g-f crust personally - it's not a pre-frozen crust.  He now advertises on his website that they serve g-f pizza and pasta for both lunch and dinner, which is terrific.  He serves g-f penne pasta.  For lunch, the menu features a 1/2 and 1/2 type lunch - pasta with salad or pasta with soup (all of his three soups are g-f - he makes them himself - minestrone, tomato and lentil).  He will substitute the g-f pasta for this lunch.  The prices are very reasonable.  The g-f pizza we had was only $16.  It was enough for both of us, but if you have a big appetite, you could probably eat the whole pizza!

You may want to call before heading over for g-f pizza just so he can have the dough pre-made and ready for you when you come.  Not necessary, just a thought of his.  Ibrahim is very earnest and accommodating.

I have no clue how to add this wonderful restaurant to any g-f map of restaurants.  If someone could do this, it would be so great.  You just don't run into very many owners/managers of restaurants who are so willing to give us such a great meal selection.

Ristorante Mataro

827 Santa Cruz Avenue

Menlo Park, CA 94025

(650) 325-7900

Sue

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Hi Joe –Can u pls send me the map.  Had to do some systems work and lost bookmarks. C From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Joe Sent: Monday, January 17, 2011 10:47 AM Subject: Re: [ ] Delicious g-f pizza at Ristorante Mataro in Menlo Park Thanks - I added this to the map!~-JoeOn Mon, Jan 17, 2011 at 7:34 AM, CalicoSue <susan.hersom@...> wrote:My daughter and I split a pepperoni, sausage and mushroom g-f pizza at Ristorante Mataro in Menlo Park yesterday. It was absolutely delicious. A simple, yet crunchy, thin, satisfying crust. We talked with the new owner, Ibrahim, and this is what we found out.He was trained in making and serving gluten-free food while he was working at BJ's. He makes the g-f crust personally - it's not a pre-frozen crust. He now advertises on his website that they serve g-f pizza and pasta for both lunch and dinner, which is terrific. He serves g-f penne pasta. For lunch, the menu features a 1/2 and 1/2 type lunch - pasta with salad or pasta with soup (all of his three soups are g-f - he makes them himself - minestrone, tomato and lentil). He will substitute the g-f pasta for this lunch. The prices are very reasonable. The g-f pizza we had was only $16. It was enough for both of us, but if you have a big appetite, you could probably eat the whole pizza!You may want to call before heading over for g-f pizza just so he can have the dough pre-made and ready for you when you come. Not necessary, just a thought of his. Ibrahim is very earnest and accommodating.I have no clue how to add this wonderful restaurant to any g-f map of restaurants. If someone could do this, it would be so great. You just don't run into very many owners/managers of restaurants who are so willing to give us such a great meal selection.Ristorante Mataro827 Santa Cruz AvenueMenlo Park, CA 94025(650) 325-7900Sue------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

No prob - you can always find the link here: /linksHere's the short direct link to the map:

http://is.gd/4YuBP

-Joe

On Mon, Jan 17, 2011 at 11:02 AM, Cara <cara@...> wrote:

Hi Joe –Can u pls send me the map.  Had to do some systems work and lost bookmarks.

 C 

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Joe

Sent: Monday, January 17, 2011 10:47 AM Subject: Re: [ ] Delicious g-f pizza at Ristorante Mataro in Menlo Park

   Thanks - I added this to the map!~-Joe

On Mon, Jan 17, 2011 at 7:34 AM, CalicoSue <susan.hersom@...> wrote:My daughter and I split a pepperoni, sausage and mushroom g-f pizza at Ristorante Mataro in Menlo Park yesterday.  It was absolutely delicious.  A simple, yet crunchy, thin, satisfying crust.  We talked with the new owner, Ibrahim, and this is what we found out.

He was trained in making and serving gluten-free food while he was working at BJ's. He makes the g-f crust personally - it's not a pre-frozen crust.  He now advertises on his website that they serve g-f pizza and pasta for both lunch and dinner, which is terrific.  He serves g-f penne pasta.  For lunch, the menu features a 1/2 and 1/2 type lunch - pasta with salad or pasta with soup (all of his three soups are g-f - he makes them himself - minestrone, tomato and lentil).  He will substitute the g-f pasta for this lunch.  The prices are very reasonable.  The g-f pizza we had was only $16.  It was enough for both of us, but if you have a big appetite, you could probably eat the whole pizza!

You may want to call before heading over for g-f pizza just so he can have the dough pre-made and ready for you when you come.  Not necessary, just a thought of his.  Ibrahim is very earnest and accommodating.

I have no clue how to add this wonderful restaurant to any g-f map of restaurants.  If someone could do this, it would be so great.  You just don't run into very many owners/managers of restaurants who are so willing to give us such a great meal selection.

Ristorante Mataro827 Santa Cruz AvenueMenlo Park, CA 94025(650) 325-7900Sue------------------------------------