12 gluten-free spots across Italy, editor-picked. All Italy guides.
Joia ★ 4.7 · Milan
porta-venezia · Via Panfilo Castaldi 18, 20124 Milano
Joia's kitchen accommodates gluten-free diners across the full tasting menu on advance notice. Chef Pietro Leemann's plant-based and GF adaptation of the Michelin-st
Ahime ★ 4.5 · Bologna
santo-stefano · Via San Gervasio 6/E, 40121 Bologna BO
Ahime in Bologna near Via San Vitale is the natural-wine bistro from Lorenzo Vecchia with a dedicated gluten-free carte, daily-changing fermentation plates and a celiac-friendly kitchen.
Tip: Book three weeks ahead online; flag gluten-free at booking and the kitchen runs the entire dietary-safe carte for the table.
Umberto ★ 4.5 · Naples
Via Alabardieri 30, 80121 Napoli
Umberto in Naples' Chiaia has held AIC Italian Celiac Association certification since 2016, baking gluten-free pizza in a dedicated separate oven with trained staff and a full celiac menu from starters to pasta, fish and desserts.
Tip: Closed Monday. The gluten-free margherita is the benchmark order; staff are trained to advise on cross-contamination protocols.
Mama Eat ★ 4.5 · Rome
trastevere · Via di San Cosimato 7, 00153 Roma
Mama Eat in Rome's Trastevere is the celiac-certified Neapolitan pizzeria with a dedicated gluten-free kitchen, the full pizza, pasta and dessert carte cooked separately from gluten.
Tip: Open daily 12:00 to 24:00. The gluten-free pizza carte runs 15 to 22 euros; book three days ahead.
Zero Zero Grano ★ 4.4 · Naples
Via Carlo de Cesare 40, 80132 Napoli
Zero Zero Grano on Via Carlo de Cesare near Piazza del Plebiscito in Naples is the city's first 100 percent gluten-free and lactose-free restaurant, with a full menu from pasta and pizza to fish, meat and desserts.
Tip: Closed Monday. Book ahead as seating is limited. The gluten-free pizza and pasta are the flagship orders.
Voglia di Pizza ★ 4.4 · Rome
esquilino · Via dei Giubbonari 33, 00186 Roma
Voglia di Pizza in Rome's Castro Pretorio district is the AIC-certified (Italian Celiac Association) pizzeria with a 100 percent gluten-free kitchen, dough, sauces and fryers all separate.
Tip: Open Tue-Sun 19:00 to 23:30; closed Monday. The gluten-free margherita is 9 euros; book five days ahead.
Buca Niba ★ 4.3 · Bologna
mazzini · Via Castiglione 29, 40124 Bologna BO
Buca Niba in Bologna's Mazzini is the 100 percent gluten-free pizzeria-and-trattoria with the gluten-free Bolognese pasta carte, gluten-free pizza and a celiac-certified kitchen.
Tip: Walk-in works; the gluten-free tortellini in brodo and gluten-free tagliatelle al ragu are the order. AIC-certified.
Siani Senza Glutine ★ 4.3 · Naples
Via Domenico Fontana 47/A, 80128 Napoli
Siani Senza Glutine in the Vomero district is Naples' first dedicated gluten-free production bakery, making fresh gluten-free sfogliatelle, pastiera, bread, pizza and pasta for celiacs with AIC Italian Celiac Association approval.
Tip: Closed Monday. Arrive early as the sfogliatella and pastiera sell out by mid-morning at weekends.
Le Altre Farine del Mulino ★ 4.3 · Rome
centro-storico · Via di Porta Cavalleggeri 151/153, 00165 Roma
Le Altre Farine del Mulino in Rome's Centro Storico is the AIC-certified bakery with a 100 percent gluten-free dough programme, daily breads, pastries and frozen-pasta for take-home.
Tip: Open Tue-Sat 09:00 to 19:00; closed Sun-Mon. Whole gluten-free cakes book three days ahead.
Be Gluten Free ★ 4.2 · Bologna
centro-storico · Via San Felice 32, 40122 Bologna BO
Be Gluten Free in Bologna's San Felice is the dedicated gluten-free bakery and cafe with a celiac-certified kitchen, daily-baked gluten-free bread, cornetti and a Bolognese pasta carte.
Tip: Walk-in only; the gluten-free cornetti run from 07:30 and the daily lunch carte is 12 euros. AIC-certified kitchen.
Dal Moro's Fresh Pasta To Go ★ 3.8 · Venice
Calle de la Casseleria 5324, Castello, 30122 Venezia VE
Dal Moro's Fresh Pasta To Go in Venice's Castello near San Marco offers a separate-cooked gluten-free pasta option in a takeaway box, the canonical GF pasta stop.
Rossopomodoro Venezia ★ 3.6 · Venice
Strada Nuova, Cannaregio 4040, 30121 Venezia VE
Rossopomodoro on Strada Nuova in Cannaregio is the Italian Neapolitan chain branch with a certified gluten-free pizza menu and a separate prep area for celiac diners.