Gluten Free Italy: The Important Information 2023

Welcome to a brand new collection of gluten free nation guides, beginning with gluten free Italy. I’ve been writing coeliac metropolis guides for a while now however immediately realised that normal gluten free nation guides may very well be actually helpful for different coeliacs.

I used to dwell in Italy and I communicate (now barely rusty) Italian, so ought to be very nicely positioned to provide you some tips about being gluten free and travelling right here. We go to Italy usually, so you can find numerous particular metropolis guides too.

Let me begin by saying gluten free Italy is straightforward. There’s widespread consciousness of coeliac illness and Italian youngsters are examined as quickly as they show any signs.

There are dozens and dozens of devoted gluten free bakeries, eating places and retailers scattered throughout the nation and a whole lot of AIC (Italian coeliac society) accredited eating places.

Briefly, Italians perceive what coeliac illness is and the related necessities. Due to this fact it’s best to really feel assured that you’re going to have a superb vacation in Italy and know you can find loads of protected gluten free issues to eat. Comply with my ideas beneath that will help you get off to a flying begin.

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Coeliac Italian Phrasebook

A couple of useful Italian phrases to get you began. English is kind of broadly spoken in Rome, however no less than you’ll be able to talk some key fundamental phrases if you’re in a complete jam.

Sono celiaca = I’m coeliac (feminine) [pronounced “sono cheh-lee-ac-a“]

Sono celiaco = I’m coeliac (man)

Senza glutine = gluten free [pronounced “sen-zah glue-tin-eh”]

My Gluten Free Italy Metropolis Guides

Earlier than you journey, try my web site to see if I’ve already written a coeliac pleasant gluten free information in your Italian vacation spot. These will prevent effort and time as I’ve already rounded up one of the best gluten free spots and coeliac pleasant eateries.

Beneath you can find hyperlinks to my big choice of coeliac pleasant gluten free Italy metropolis guides. From main cities like Rome and Florence, to regional guides reminiscent of Tuscany, there’s something right here for everybody.

The guides are listed in alphabetical order. I’m additionally working via a little bit of a backlog, so bear with me whereas I get some new gluten free Italy guides up and working!

AIC – The Italian Coeliac Society

One other useful level of reference for coeliac vacationers is the AIC. The AIC is the Italian coeliac society they usually have some fantastic sources you’ll be able to utilise when on the hunt for one of the best gluten free Italy finds.

Whereas their web site is now restricted to members on, vacationers should purchase their app, which record a whole lot of coeliac protected eating places, ones which have obtained AIC certification.

These eating places must have demonstrated strict processes to stop cross contamination and to make sure their meals is safely gluten free earlier than they’ll attain this accreditation.

Eating Out

A normal notice about consuming out in eating places in Italy. In my expertise, the massive majority of eating places in Italy supply some type of gluten free choices. Nonetheless, I at all times play it protected in blended facility eating places and take an area language coeliac journey card after I go to locations.

You can provide this to the employees within the restaurant to learn via and it’ll clarify, in Italian, your dietary necessities and the significance of avoiding cross contamination. Here is a link to the Italian language version.

There are additionally loads of devoted gluten free eateries and AIC accredited ones, which you’ll discovering utilizing my gluten free Italy guides.

Self Catering

When you have opted for a self catering vacation, then you may be spoilt for alternative by all of the fantastic gluten free merchandise obtainable in Italy.

It’s at all times value checking the AIC website to see if there are any totally gluten free retailers or bakeries within the space you might be staying (I discovered a TREASURE TROVE of a gluten free store final 12 months in Perugia…I’ve by no means seen so many sorts of recent gluten free pasta).

Supermarkets are typically very well-stocked although and will probably be cheaper to purchase your gluten free merchandise right here. Current supermarkets I’ve shopped at for gluten free merchandise in Italy embrace: Pam, Coop, Auchan, Conad, Carrefour and Iper.

Lodges and B&Bs

Many inns are very accommodating to coeliac company, simply give them some advance discover and they need to have the ability to get some provisions in for you.

You will see that a number of AIC accredited inns on the AIC app, plus there are a number of totally gluten free B&Bs dotted across the nation. We typically use AirBnB however have stayed at a few pretty coeliac pleasant inns – Hotel Brunelleschi in Florence and Alpen Palace within the Dolomites – each had been wonderful (notice each stays had been hosted).