Since there are fewer posts about this, thought I would share my food experiences during a recent 15 day Italy trip which included Venice, Siena, Florence, Cinque Terre and Rome.
* I was able to find soy milk almost everywhere for my espresso, even in non-touristy neighborhoods.
* We were able to sub parmesan or pecorino for mozzarella in restaurants quite easily (much less lactose).
* GF pizza crust and pasta options in many restaurants. One certified GF is Voglia di Pizza near Campo di Fiori in Rome.
* Cinque Terre was awesome food-wise! Highlights were farinata (chick pea flatbread) and a regional dish with fresh anchovies, potatoes and tomatoes. Excellent take out restaurant in Monarola near the beach with separate GF menu called Via Renato Birolli. And a GF gelateria there called Sorebetteria Gelateria 5 Terre.
* Hotel breakfast buffets had so many options, there was always something great to eat and GF crackers/biscuits always offered on request.
* Staying in airbnb apartments in Venice and Florence was great and allowed us to make our own breakfasts and a few dinners.
* Awesome natural food store in Venice, near Rialto bridge and market: NaturaSi.
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Thanks for the upbeat and detailed report! Me, I'll eat anything (almost), but I'm sure the gf folks will be very encouraged.