Gluten-Free Guide to Italy Local & Street Food

Get safe dining tips, essential phrases, and guidance on local gluten-free options.

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Filtered results are based on automated analysis of common food data. This is for general guidance only. Ingredient variations, preparation methods, cross-contamination risks, and data accuracy can differ significantly. Always verify all information directly with vendors before consumption, especially for allergies or strict dietary needs. See full disclaimers for filtered results.

Cross-contamination with wheat-based products is possible. Always confirm preparation methods and ingredients.

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Essential Phrases

I have celiac disease/gluten allergy

Ho la celiachia/allergia al glutine

oh lah cheh-lee-ah-KEE-ah/al-lehr-JEE-ah al GLOO-tee-neh

Indicates serious medical condition requiring strict avoidance

No wheat flour, pasta, or bread please

Niente farina di grano, pasta o pane per favore

nee-EN-teh fah-REE-nah dee GRAH-no, PAH-stah oh PAH-neh pehr fah-VOH-reh

Specifies common gluten-containing ingredients

Watch Out For

Pasta (unless specified gluten-free)
Pane (bread)
Farina (flour)
Pangrattato (breadcrumbs)

Safe Options

Risotto (confirm no flour used)
Polenta dishes
Secondi piatti (meat/fish mains without breading/flour)
Farinata (chickpea flour flatbread)

Important Notice

Italy has high awareness of celiac disease, with many restaurants offering 'senza glutine' options. Look for the AIC (Italian Celiac Association) symbol for certified gluten-free establishments. Cross-contamination risks are highest in small kitchens where pasta is the main offering.

Show This to Your Server

Ho la celiachia/sono allergico/a al glutine. Per favore non usare farina di grano, pasta, pane, orzo, farro o altri cereali contenenti glutine nei miei piatti. È molto importante per la mia salute. Grazie mille.

I have celiac disease/I am allergic to gluten. Please do not use wheat flour, pasta, bread, barley, spelt, or other gluten-containing grains in my dishes. It is very important for my health. Thank you very much.