Here’s your summary of gluten free opportunities in Connecticut:  You will see references to these two sites throughout the article:

The Gluten Free Restaurant Awareness Program is operated by the Gluten Intolerance Group. It works works with individual restaurants and endorses those that are "safe bets" for celiacs.

Still Riding Pizza supplies restaurants with gluten free pizza crusts. Keep in mind that endorsement from this company only implies that the pizza crusts are OK. Be sure to ask about the pizza toppings and about other items served with your meal.

Now that you have read the introuctory information, please consider this list of independently-owned gluten free restaurants in Connecticut:

Guilford. Bell’amici, 516 Route 80. 203-437-9111. This information is from their supplier of gluten free pizza crusts. Now website is available.

New Canaan. Joe’s Pizzeria. 23 Locust Avenue, 203-956-2226. This information is from their supplier of gluten free pizza crusts. No website is available.

New Fairfield. Bruno’s, 28 State Route 39, 203-746-4229. This information is from their supplier of gluten free pizza crusts. No website is available.

Norwich. Engine #6 Pizza. This link states that gluten free pizza is available and will let you know the location of this pizzeria.

Rocky Hill. Elizabeh’s Restaurant., 825 Cromwell Avenue. This restaurant has earned the endorsement of the Gkuten Free Restaurant Awareness Program. It is a restaurant featuring Italian famiy cuisine. No website is available.

Shelton. Basil’s Pizza, 725 Bridgeport Avenue. Provides gluten free pizza using crusts prepared by Still Riding Pizza. No website is available.

South Windsor. Burton’s Grill. This restaurant has earned the endorsement of The Gluten Free Restaurant Awareness Program. Click on the restaurant name for the location. There are three locations in Massachusetts. Click here to read the gluten free menu.

  Stamford. Frascati Restaurant and Pizza. This restaurant has earned the endorsement of The Gluten Free Restaurant Awareness Program. Click on the restaurant name for the location. . Gluten Free pizza is served as well as other celiac friendly delicacacies.

Westport. John’s Best Pizza and Grille. This restaurant has earned the endorsement of The Gluten Free Restaurant Awareness Program. Click on the restaurant name for location and menu.

The gluten free support group in New Haven publishes recommendations for dining out in its area.

Many celiac-friendly restaurant chains serve Connecticut. Click here for specific information about 99 Resaurants, Boston Market, Bugaboo Creek Steakhouse, Chili’s Grill and Bar, Fresh City, Kona Grill, Mitchell’s Fish Market, On the Border Mexican Grill, Outback Steakhouse, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Romano’s Macaroni Grill, Ted’s Montana Grill, or Uno Chicago Grill.

Gluten free groceries are available at Trader Joe’s, and Whole Foods Market,as well as at Natures Temptations in Ridgefield. Nature’s Grocery in Vernon includes a bakery that is a dedicated gluten free facility.

Information added 04/08/09