Has Any one used the Gluten Free in Italy book? I'll be in Florence for two weeks and in Rome for three, sharing apartments with friends. I plan to do lots of cooking BUT I LOVE eating out. This is the first visit (of many) after the gluten intolerance dignosis. And, YES, it's for real.
Recommendations welcome. Thanks.
Posted by
Toledo, Ohio, US
11613 posts
Don't worry, you'll be fine. Supermarkets have clearly labeled gliten-free products, and in restaurants the magic words are "senza gliten". Restaurant staff wants to help you. Gluten-free snacks and foods are also for sale in pharmacies.
Posted by
Scottsdale, AZ, USA
1127 posts
http://www.glutenfreeroads.com lists shops & restaurants that have gluten free foods. It won't be hard to eat well in Italy with gluten intolerance.
Posted by
Bromley, Kent,, UK
1829 posts
Gluten intolerance/sensitivity is a well known condition in Italy. All young children are tested for the condtion as a matter of course.
Posted by
OP
San Juan
6 posts
Thank you so much for your comments. I was wondering, though, if anyone could recommend any of the GF restaurants listed in the book. In both florence and Rome the book lists many. I was looking for help in choosing. It is a blessing that Italy is perhaps the friendliest country for the gluten intolerant. Paris was difficult; even the pomme fritte were off my menu because of the oil in which they were fried. Good thing I had that statement in French. Again, thanks.
Posted by
Cary, NC, USA
22 posts
My wife is allergic to Gluten and the Gluten Free Guide to Italy works quite well. I will say, I did find that just about every restaurant is aware of Celiac disease and can properly accommodate. Just memorize Senza Glutine which translates to Gluten Free. They will immediately know what you are talking about. I can't remember exactly which restaurants in the book we ate at, but i do recommend Ristorante Buca Mario. Excellent restaurant and accommodates gluten free very well.
Posted by
OP
San Juan
6 posts
thank you for the information. I'll be looking for that restaurant.
Now,if I can only find a bar that carrie GF cornetti........
Posted by
Seattle
49 posts
Celiac is common in Italy, so you it shouldn't be a problem for you while dining out. While you'll be able to find gluten free products in grocery stores, you can also find them at pharmacies. It's good to know a little vocab when you're traveling relating to your specific dietary needs. "Senza glutine, per favore" - no gluten please SAYN-zuh gloo-teen-AY "Sono celiaco / celiaca" - I'm a celiac so-no chay-lee-AH-ko / chay-lee-AH-ka "Sono allergico." - I'm allergic so-no ahh-lair-GEE-ko "Non posso mangiare..." - I can't eat...
nohn PO-so mahhn-JAR-ay