Gluten-free dinner in Paris?

Do you know about Thank You My Deer in the 11th? They serve breakfast and lunch. Also, this blog might be helpful: http://www.glutenfreeinparis.com/

You won't have an issue as long as you stick to menu items that are naturally gluten free. I've been to France 3 times and have never had a problem finding suitable and delicious food. From my experience, bread never goes on the plate, it's always served separately in a basket, and there's not any hidden ingredients to speak of. I do take a non-threatening and not overly-alarmist note explaining my dietary requirements in French, just in case I run into a language barrier (private message me if you'd like a copy). You'll probably also find other, detailed posts from me on this subject if you search by my name. I also have Celiac Disease and have been eating GF for nearly 15 years. I accepted a long time ago that I can't eat certain things so I don't really seek out GF alternatives of things that just are not going to be the same (like croissants). I do indulge in all the macrons I can stuff in my face. :)

Thank you, JHK! That site is a fantastic resource.

Thank you, Celeste! That's really encouraging. I'll send you a message about the note, as I'd love to have something like that to take with me! What is your favorite spot for macarons?

The closest place is my favorite spot for macrons! I know that's not very helpful but there are just so many great patisseries and the cost is so reasonable that I wouldn't go out of my way to any particular spot. They are all 100 times better than what you get in the US.

I don’t have a list bur I have been very successful with my small info card to give the waiter explaining I must ear GF. I found the cards online and printfor free. I ate several times at Cafe Constant and the other Constant restaurant near there, sorry I have lost the name.

With the info card I have not had a problem. I have memorized how to say I cannot eay gluten, wheat flour when they try to put bread on my table over and over.

Hello Kristin
My wife is celiac and becomes quite sick for a few days with even a hint of gluten in a meal. We have been to Paris and Europe a number of times, maybe she has just been lucky, but to date, no issues. As others have written, print out and take a few translated cards. She will always personally speak to the waiter and hand him the card to read. If the waiter does not know, he will go to the kitchen. The waiter or even the chef, will advise on what is "safe" to eat and/or suggest what could be substituted. She just feels a little more confident that restaurants have a better knowledge of allergies than some at home. We have always had good meals at such restaurants as Les Philosophes and Petit Cler. Even if choices are limited, a steak and veggies, or even great salads are usually on most menus. We have yet to visit the above bakeries. Good luck.

You may want to buy laminated cards in French from a company like this one

http://www.selectwisely.com/catalog/Food_Allergies-1

They will also make custom cards if you have a medical condition that's not on their standard list, or if you have a combination of conditions. Do check the French when you get them -- our first one was not a good translation, so they did it again for no extra charge, and let us keep the faulty one so we had a spare.

I forgot to mention L'etage de Pastavino in the 6th arrondissement on Rue de Buci. They can and will, at your request, make many of their dishes using gluten free pasta. It's a small place so you will need reservations.

You can always have an omelette and a salad. You don't have to eat the bread that comes with it.