# Pronto Just Opened in Elmhurst and They’re  Gluten-Friendly!

Source: https://heyelmhurst.com/pronto-italian-sandwiches/
Published: 2026-03-21
Updated: 2026-04-09
Author: Amara Andrew

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If you’ve been following along, you already know Pronto Italian Sandwiches was coming to Elmhurst.

What you might not know (because I didn’t either until I walked in today) is that they might just be your new favorite **gluten-friendly** restaurant 😱😍

![Hey Elmhurst! - Pronto Italian Sandwiches - Gluten-Friendly - Elmhurst](https://heyelmhurst.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Hey-Elmhurst-Pronto-Italian-Sandwiches-Gluten-Friendly-1024x768.jpg)

## What is Pronto Italian Sandwiches, exactly?

Pronto is an Italian sandwich concept that started in Hinsdale and has become a serious favorite across the suburbs ever since.

What makes them special is their schiacciata (ski-ah-CHA-tah) bread, which is a traditional Tuscan flatbread that lands somewhere between focaccia and ciabatta.

It has a fluffy inside with a crusty outside that’s made fresh in-house every day using flour imported from Italy.

And their sandwiches are named after Italian film icons (like the Brando, the Pacino, the Sinatra) with ingredients that are a mix of locally sourced and imported Italian meats and cheeses.

They now have a location right in the heart of downtown Elmhurst at 105 S. York Street, and it’s the kind of place that fits perfectly in Beer on the Wall for a full night out.

## They Have a Gluten-Friendly Option Here?!

Here’s the part I want to be really clear about, because it matters.

Pronto **does offer** a gluten-friendly version of their schiacciata, which is genuinely exciting if you’re gluten-sensitive like me and always watch with envy as everyone else eats sandwiches.

**The important distinction, though: it’s gluten-*friendly*, not gluten-*free*.**

The bread is baked in the same facility as their regular bread, which means cross-contact is possible. If you have celiac disease, this likely isn’t safe for you, and you’ll want to stick with their soups and salads.

But if you’re gluten-sensitive or gluten-intolerant without celiac, it’s worth asking about when you go in.

I had the Brando and genuinely could not believe how good it was. That bread alone is worth the trip 👌

![Hey Elmhurst! - Pronto Italian Sandwiches - Gluten-Friendly Brando Sandwich](https://heyelmhurst.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Hey-Elmhurst-Pronto-Italian-Sandwiches-Gluten-Friendly-Sandwich-1024x819.png)

## What to know before you go

Pronto Elmhurst is located at 105 S. York Street, right in downtown.

They’re open every day from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and they’re inside Beer on the Wall, so if you want to make a night of it, that’s a pretty solid combo!

If you’re gluten-sensitive, ask about the gluten-friendly schiacciata when you order. It’s not prominently advertised, and I only found out because I asked. If you have celiac, the salads are solid and there are options for you.

Elmhurst has been quietly building a solid roster of gluten-friendly restaurants, and Pronto is a genuinely exciting addition to that list, especially for anyone who thought an Italian sandwich spot was permanently off the table.