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Low FODMAP at Café Carmellini - Fine Dining Guide

Navigate low FODMAP dining at Café Carmellini in New York. Tips for this celebrated Italian restaurant.

Last verified: January 1, 2025

Safe Items to Order

ItemNotesModifications
Grilled FishSimply preparedRequest olive oil and lemon only
Roast ChickenItalian preparationRequest no garlic
Risotto (modified)Rice-basedRequest no onion base
Seasonal VegetablesSimply preparedRequest no garlic, olive oil only

Items to Avoid

  • Garlic preparations (common in Italian)
  • Pasta (wheat-based)
  • Bread service
  • Cream-based sauces

Example Orders

Italian Dining

  • Grilled fish or chicken
  • Seasonal vegetables with olive oil
  • Request no garlic throughout

Tip: Italian classics can be modified

About Café Carmellini

Café Carmellini is chef Andrew Carmellini’s Italian-American restaurant in New York, offering classic dishes in an elegant setting.

Quick Summary

Best approach: Italian cuisine can work with modifications. Focus on grilled proteins and vegetables with olive oil, avoiding garlic and pasta.


This guide provides general FODMAP guidance for fine dining. Menu items change seasonally. Always confirm ingredients directly with the restaurant.