Why Italy is a Coeliac’s Dream Destination

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Where would you go on a shopping spree?

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Italy might be famous for its pasta and pizza, but what many people don’t realise is that it’s also one of the best places in the world for coeliacs. The Italians take gluten-free food seriously, with dedicated laws ensuring restaurants offer safe options. Even tiny trattorias and bakeries often have gluten-free versions of their classics, and the quality is so good you wouldn’t even know the difference or so I have been told.

1. Rome – The Gluten-Free Capital
   • Packed with dedicated gluten-free bakeries, pizza, pasta, and even gelato cones. A must-visit for any coeliac.
2. Milan – High-End Gluten-Free Dining
   • From stylish restaurants to fully gluten-free bakeries, Milan offers luxury gluten-free food at its finest.
3. Florence – Gluten-Free Pasta Paradise
   • Home to incredible gluten-free pizza, pasta, and traditional Tuscan flavours—all without the gluten.
4. Naples – Home of the Best Gluten-Free Pizza
   • The birthplace of pizza doesn’t leave coeliacs behind—separate ovens and top-quality gluten-free bases make it a dream destination.
5. Turin – Gluten-Free Heaven in the North
   • A hidden gem with amazing gluten-free pastries, gnocchi, and handmade pasta, plus easy access to Italy’s top gluten-free brands.

Italy is definitely one of the places I want to visit. Helen and I have talked about it quite a lot actually and we can’t wait to go.