Toledo Dinner Review [New 2024 Menu]

*This gluten free dining experience took place in April 2024. It includes information about dairy free options, as well as fish/shellfish, peanut/tree nut, chicken/turkey & cabbage allergies.

Dinner at Toledo

Toledo located at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort continues to be one of our favorite places to get gluten free and dairy free options at Disney World. With minimal modifications needed, we can honestly say that this table service restaurant is one of the most gluten free and dairy free friendly menus on property. Add in that it’s Michelin recommended, and you have the perfect spot for a nice meal out with incredible views, amazing food, and lots of options. We recently went to Toledo with Brandon’s parents to celebrate their wedding anniversary and to try out the new updated menu options. There were several new dishes that I was looking forward to trying.

Atmosphere

We highlighted Toledo’s atmosphere and theming in-depth in several other reviews that we’ve written, but it goes without saying that we adore everything about this restaurant.

The restaurant’s theming (along with the food) in inspired by Spain and Spanish surrealist painter, Salvador Dali. Everything is bright, colorful, and inviting.

Even better? The restaurant is located on the top floor of the Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort which means stunning views wherever you are seated.

We especially love the seats near the large vaulted windows. You get incredible views of Disney World property — and beyond. If you’re here during fireworks, you may get good views, and we love dining here on bright sunny days. On this visit, the weather was incredible, and we had the perfect table right near the windows.

The Food

As much as we love the theme at Toledo, what we really love is the food. Because this restaurant is owned and operated by Disney, they do have an allergy-friendly menu. You can also speak to a chef at any time to discuss options. Because we’ve been to Toledo a lot, we didn’t end up speaking to a chef on this visit, but we have many times and always find them very helpful.

To celebrate Brandon’s parents’ anniversary, we kicked off our meal with drinks. I always get the Gran Gin Tonic which has a unique twist on a classic gin & tonic. It includes a house-made Saffron-Orange Tonic which is really flavorful. If you like gin & tonics, this is a great option to get.

As a note about distilled spirits, those spirits made with gluten containing grains are considered gluten free due to the distillation process. But, we know that not everyone feels comfortable with or can tolerate certain spirits. Gin is OK for me, but always use your comfort and judgment when consuming spirits.

Brandon’s sister got a Brandon approved favorite — a classic Old Fashioned. Brandon also recommends the Alla Prima Manhattan if you are a fan of bourbon and whiskey.

On this visit, we actually tried to get a different starter to our meal, rather than ordering The Spaniard for Two appetizer. Alas, we found out that the Rioja-Braised Chorizo that we wanted to get does contain chicken broth, which meant it wasn’t safe for Brandon. If you’re gluten free and dairy free, that may be a great option though. We’ve heard good things about it.

Because, we couldn’t get the chorizo, we did go ahead and order The Spaniard for Two. It is marked safe for Fish/Shellfish, Peanut, and Soy Allergies on the allergy-friendly menu. But, it can be made gluten free by swapping out the bread and tree nut free by omitting the sliced almonds. Our server brought out the gluten containing bread and the almonds for our family so they could enjoy, which was really nice.

As always, this appetizer did not disappoint. If you love a high quality charcuterie, you will enjoy this version at Toledo. We love that it’s super easy to make gluten free — and everything tastes amazing. Brandon loves the cheeses, especially the blue cheese, and I love the olives and dried apricots. So, between the two of us, we usually split the options into things we like the most. It’s a sizeable portion and great to share with a table.

Brandon’s sister ordered several appetizers as her main meal that also happened to be gluten free. Up first was the Romaine Salad with White anchovy, Manchego, Cracked Black Pepper, Soft-poached Egg, and Lemon Vinaigrette.

This was marked gluten free and safe for Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, Shellfish, and Soy Allergies. Overall, Brandon’s sister really liked this. She said she wished it had a bit more to it but overall liked it. Our friend Gina from Gluten Free Disney World also got this recently during her visit to Toledo (the same night!) and found it to be a bit underwhelming.

Brandon’s sister also ordered the Blistered Shishito Peppers. These are considered a side dish and are marked Gluten Free and safe for Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies.

We have had these on several occasions, and we can honestly say that while we love these our previous visits have included extremely spicy peppers. Funnily enough, on this visit, Brandon’s sister said only one pepper was spicy. So, your mileage may vary on whether you get spicy or not so spicy shishito peppers. If you want to create your own Hot Ones challenge, this dish could be a good option!

Brandon can never get enough of all things potato, so we had to ordered our favorite Patatas Bravas side dish. These are marked Gluten Free and safe for Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies.

If you are a potato lover, these make a great shareable side dish. We love the spicy aioli that tops the potatoes, and the potatoes are always so well cooked.

Because Brandon has a food allergy to vegetables in the cabbage family, these are often made slightly differently than the versions made in the gluten free & allergy-friendly fryer. That’s because they flash fry Brussels Sprouts. The fryer itself is going to be good for those who are gluten free and dairy free, but it’s always good to double-check what is being fried in the allergy fryer.

For my entree, I decided to try the new plant-based entree Mezcla de Verduras, which comes with Gigante Bean Silk, Seasonal Garden Vegetables, Patatas Bravas, and Carrot Romesco. This dish is marked Gluten Free and safe for Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut, Sesame, Soy Allergies.

I did also add a side of grilled shrimp which was an additional charge. The shrimp were marked Gluten Free and safe for Egg, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies.

This dish was so colorful and beautifully presented. Talk about the perfect Instagrammable photo! And the flavors were excellent. I loved the roasted potatoes in the dish and all the different flavors, textures, and cooking preparations used on the vegetables. The shrimp was beautifully cooked and seasoned.

On its own without the shrimp, I’m not sure I’d recommend the entree as a substantial option. It felt like it would be lacking without something else. The shrimp really added to the dish, and I thought the flavors worked well together. I would definitely get this again just as I ordered it. So good!

Brandon ordered his favorite Filet of Beef with Olive Oil-Potato Purée, Forest Mushrooms, Date Jam, and Sherry Vinaigrette. This dish is marked Gluten Free and safe for Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies.

I’ve had this entree before too, and it really stands the test of time as a solid steak entree. The flavors are all really outstanding, and we’ve found the steak to be well cooked on every occasion. The date jam is incredibly flavorful and the sherry vinaigrette adds a nice punch to the dish too.

Although we didn’t get them dairy free, we have heard reports from other guests who were able to get the mashed potatoes made dairy free and raved about them.

This entree is a high recommend for steak lovers from both Brandon and his mom too who also gets this entree every time we dine at Toledo.

For dessert, I was really looking forward to the new gluten free, dairy free & vegan dessert. The culinary team switched up the plant-based option, which was previously an avocado chocolate mousse with sorbet to an absolutely decadent Chocolate Ganache Tart with Coconut Frozen Dessert.

This is marked Gluten Free and safe for Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut, Sesame, Soy Allergies.

Omigoodness. If there was every a next level gluten free and dairy free dessert at Disney World, it’s this one. I loved everything about it — from the vegan caramel sauce to the coconut ice cream and the super rich chocolate tart. It was like tasting a fancy candy bar. If you love chocolate and can have tree nuts, this is a dessert for you.

I still can’t believe this dessert was gluten free, dairy free & vegan and am blown away by the culinary team at Toledo. This is a must get dessert every time we go to Toledo now!

If you want to hear more about our experience at Toledo, check out the vlog we did for our YouTube channel for more information.

Overall

We can’t say enough good things about Toledo. From the amazing and inviting ambiance to the next level food (at reasonable price points given it’s at Disney World), it is a high recommend from us. It’s perfect for a date night or a celebration dinner with a great view too. We love how gluten free, dairy free, and food allergy friendly this restaurant is. There’s so many options for us to choose from. It’s actually hard sometimes not to want to order everything! If you’re looking for a menu that requires little to no modifications for gluten free and dairy free options, you’ll find Toledo to be an excellent option. And, of course, everything is incredibly delicious. It was the perfect way to celebrate Brandon’s parents’ anniversary, and we can’t wait to go back again soon. That new dessert is calling my name!

Have you been to Toledo What was your experience dining there gluten free or with other special dietary needs?