Gluten Free Rome: A Complete Guide for Celiacs

Our Favorite Gluten Free Restaurants and Bakeries in Rome

And now, on to the restaurants and bakeries themselves!

Over the years, we’ve realized that it’s important to us to prioritize supporting the businesses that support the Celiac community.

That means doing our best to make it to every single dedicated gluten free restaurant and bakery in a city to include it in our guides. 

Generally speaking, I’m not someone who is going to wait until I show up to a restaurant to spring my questions on them and expect them to be able to serve me UNLESS it’s a place that gets great reviews from other people in the gluten free community. 

I use a combination of Google Maps, Instagram, and Find Me Gluten Free to find restaurants that have been recommended by other Celiacs, and I go from there. 

I’ve personally eaten at every single restaurant (minus one) in the main section of this guide, usually multiple times across different trips to Rome! 

Putting my cards on the table here – I think that if you’re a Celiac traveling in Italy, you should focus on either dedicated gluten free restaurants and bakeries, or restaurants that are not 100% gluten free, but ARE accredited by the AIC.

For that reason, the restaurants you will find below are either dedicated gluten free – that means no gluten in the kitchen, so the risk of cross-contact is low – or AIC-accredited, which means that the staff has been trained on how to prevent cross-contact and how to cater to Celiac customers. In many cases, both.

Now, is this a perfect way to avoid cross-contact? Probably not perfect.

Eating out with Celiac Disease always carries some level of risk because it depends on the individual staff members following the procedures put in place.

It’s still up to you to communicate with staff members and make sure they can meet your needs.

Is it an easy shortcut for finding places that are set up to serve Celiacs safely? I believe the answer is yes, which is why that’s how I’ve organized this guide and chosen the restaurants to include.

If you’re curious what our process for discovering and vetting gluten free spots looks like, you can read our gluten free FAQ. 

At the end of the guide, we’ll include a handy map of these spots so that you can visualize how it all fits together and make plans for your specific trip. 

Heads up: If you have a wheat allergy, gluten free wheat starch is common in many gluten free pastries and pizza crusts in Italy.

It’s considered safe for Celiacs, but is NOT safe if you have a wheat allergy.

Unfortunately, you’ll have to ask each individual restaurant, bakery, and gelato shop.

It’s worth repeating – your experience at these places may be different than mine. 

So much of being able to get safe gluten free food when traveling hinges on your ability to communicate your needs to servers and other waitstaff – whether it’s asking if the plantains are fried in the same fryer as tequeños, or asking if the gluten free bread is toasted in the same toaster as regular bread.

This is especially true in places that are not dedicated gluten free, where the risk of cross-contact is higher.

Pantha Rei (AIC-Accredited)

When my mom and uncle arrived on this latest trip to Rome, our first stop (after coffee) was Pantha Rei because I think it’s a fantastic introduction to Roman cuisine, especially when artichokes are in season.

We ordered three Roman pastas – carbonara, gricia, and amatriciana – and it was an excellent start to a food-filled journey through Rome. 

Then, for our last meal in Rome on this latest trip, we made a second stop at Pantha Rei because it was our favorite meal of the trip (which was also true when Alysha and I visited a few years ago and ate at every place in this guide for the first time). 

It’s on a surprisingly quiet alleyway less than a block away from the bustling piazza in front of the Pantheon, but you’d really never know it when you’re dining at the far end of the alleyway. 

Everything on the menu can safely be made gluten free – even the ravioli – and every time I’ve been here the first question they ask is whether or not you eat gluten free.

If you answer yes, they bring you a golden coke bottle to put on the table to indicate that you’re a gluten free table, and your food comes out with a little flag to indicate that is gluten free (two things that are a part of the AIC training on how to serve Celiacs safely). 

As I mentioned before, I think they really shine with their pastas, which were our favorite versions in Rome.

In particular, I loved the gluten free pici – a thick, circular noodle that I usually expect to find in Tuscany – with amatriciana, a tomato-based sauce with guanciale and pecorino romano. Their carbonara is also good. 

I also wanted to call out that their staff is super friendly and willing to help teach me Italian, which I appreciated. 

One thing to know going into Pantha Rei is that you will pay 1-2 Euros extra for gluten free food PER DISH. I know that doesn’t feel great (they should really just have a gluten free menu with different prices, which is the same end result, but just…feels better than seeing an extra 6 Euros of gluten free upcharges).

La Soffitta Renovatio (AIC-Accredited)

The single best bite of food I’ve ever had in Rome came from La Soffitta Renovatio, a charming restaurant near the Vatican (with a surprisingly cavernous subterranean dining room). 

Though like many places on this list they do some things better than others, and there were certainly some misses alongside the hits. 

I had eaten here two or three times before my latest trip this spring, and was actually considering not going back on this trip because I had been there, done that already.

However, what drew me to their menu was the fact that they had Coda alla vaccinara (braised oxtail, Roman style), a dish that I had been on the hunt for but had never been able to find gluten free. 

That, my friends, was the single greatest bite of food I’ve ever had in Rome (and I immediately dug into my Rome cookbook when I got home to recreate it as best I could).

They take Oxtail and simmer it in a tomato-based sauce (similar to bolognese, in my opinion) until the meat is falling off the bone and the flavors have all melded together. 

It was as magical as I imagined, and I would highly recommend ordering it to try it if you come here for dinner and eat meat.  

Similar to other places on this list, the entire menu can be made gluten free (minus one or two things, like calzones and raviolis, that are tougher to replicate), which is an excellent feeling if you’re coming from the “there’s a salad and a chicken breast you can have” paradigm. 

The supplì (fried rice balls, similar to arancini that you find in other parts of Italy like Sicily) and the carciofi alla Romana (stewed artichokes with spices and olive oil) were also standouts of our meal here. 

Mama Eat (AIC-Accredited – 2 Locations)

Mama Eat is a staple on any gluten free itinerary in Rome, and they’re one of the original spots for gluten free food in Rome. I’ve been here five or six times now, and it hits the spot every time. 

They have two locations – one in the heart of Trastevere, one a few blocks from Piazza San Pietro in Prati. 

The first thing I want to say is that, unless you’re near the Vatican and in desperate need of food, you should go to the Trastevere location because it has a nicer vibe inside and has a nice outdoor terrace and is just a more pleasant dining experience all around.

This place IS NOT 100% gluten free, though they do have separate kitchens and equipment to prepare gluten free meals and are AIC-accredited (and are very much one of the original few spots pioneering that approach in Italy). 

On my first trip to Rome this decade, Alysha and I had a lovely meal here on a warm fall evening, right next to an Italian couple who clearly had been there before, which is always a good sign.

They have a full menu of pizzas, pastas, and starters, and it’s all available in a gluten free version. 

The highlights, at least to me, are the fried foods and pizza. 

In terms of fried foods, get the arancini (the owners are from southern Italy, where they’re called arancini not supplì) and Montanare (fried pizza from southern Italy). 

The pizza is the other standout, and that’s what I’d order as a main here. This is our favorite gluten free pizza crust in Rome. 

They do use gluten free wheat starch in their pizza base, so if you have a wheat allergy you should avoid their pizza. 

That’s not to say the rest of the menu isn’t good, but those are the two things that I think they do really well. They also have veggies, pastas, and more. 

We really enjoyed both the ambiance, sitting along one of Trastevere’s streets and watching the world go by, and the food (and wine), and think it makes a lovely place for an evening out in Trastevere. 

Mercato Hostaria (AIC-Accredited)

Normally we have a rule that we always follow when we’re traveling: never eat within a few blocks of a major tourist attraction (for an example of why, see, “Trevi, Pizza in” below). 

I was three seconds away from skipping eating at Mercato Hostaria because it is right on Campo de’ Fiori, which I’d classify as a major tourist attraction in Rome.  

However, after reading a lot of positive reviews, walking past it several times, chatting with the staff, and leaving and coming back twice within ten minutes because I couldn’t make up my mind, I decided to go for it. 

And this is a good lesson for both me and you (learn from my mistakes!) because this turned out to be the best gluten free pizza I had in Rome. 

The first thing I saw when I walked up was the prominent AIC Certification signs out front, and the spacious patio, and I decided it would be a nice place to enjoy a long lunch. 

As soon as I uttered the words “senza glutine” and “sono Celiaco,” the server swept away my plate, glass, and utensils (even the placemat!) and brought me a fresh set – including wrapped silverware and a different colored plate and glass – with a placemat that clearly stated I was Celiac (or eating gluten free). 

Immediately, I felt comfortable that they knew what they were doing. 

I had a gluten free pizza, and the crust was the best that I had on my entire trip.

They also have an extensive menu of starters, pastas, and desserts that can be made gluten free, but I was just one person, and I had more gluten free food to eat that day. 

Overall, a great central gluten free option with a lovely patio right on Campo de’ Fiori and excellent gluten free pizza. 

El Maìz (Dedicated Gluten Free)

If you’ve followed us over the years, one of the things you might know about us is that WE LOVE AREPAS.

We’re suckers for a good Venezuelan-style filled arepa – which is basically a sandwich between two corn cakes.

I can honestly say that I was definitely not expecting to find arepas in Rome, and the only reason I did was that I was scrolling through the AIC app looking for more restaurants to try and stumbled upon El Maìz (which is AIC-accredited and 100% gluten free).

Within four hours, we had trekked (in the rain) out to Prati (near the Vatican) for our arepa fix, which was a lovely break from pasta, pizza, and all other things Italian.

Inside is tiny – you can see through to the kitchen, where the family behind the restaurant is hard at work – but they have a little bit of outdoor seating.

Luckily, arepas are portable, so you can take them and find a nice bench or fountain to sit at and enjoy your meal if all the seats are taken.

First thing’s first – before we get to arepas, definitely order the tostones, which were hands down our favorite item of the meal.

Tostones are fried green plantains, and the version here is topped with a carrot slaw and guacamole salsa. They’re fantastic. We still talk about them.

The arepas are great too, don’t get me wrong. Their flavors are roughly the same as most Venezuelan places we’ve visited.

We’re always in for the vegetarian arepa, which usually has some form of cheese, avocado, and fried sweet plantains involved.

Reina Pepiada – which is kind of like a chicken-avocado salad – is another classic that we’d recommend, and the beef pabellón with plantains is one of my go-to orders if we’re not sharing (Alysha doesn’t eat beef).

One other thing – the cachapas, which are a sweet corn crepe, essentially – are also worth looking at. Specifically, the queso cachapa, which weighs about a pound with most of that weight coming from the cheese stuffed inside. YUM.

Seriously though, order the tostones.

Cimarra 4 Pizzeria and Cocktail Bar (AIC-Accredited)

On my most recent trip to Rome, I stayed in Monti, a charming little triangle squished between the Colosseum, Centro Storico, and Termini Station.

I had bookmarked Cimarra 4 as a place to have dinner in the neighborhood (it was three blocks from my hotel). 

I would highly recommend making a reservation, because I showed up on the early end, asked for a table for one (in Italian), and was basically told “you can have this table, but we need it in one hour” (unclear if that was just a tactic to turn over the table, or because they actually had a reservation). 

Either way, make a reservation to be safe. 

Anyway, the idea here is basically the same as many of the other restaurants on this list; separate gluten free kitchen, the entire menu can be made gluten free, etc etc. 

It should be noted that there is some confusing language on their website, and their entire menu IS NOT gluten free, but can be made gluten free if needed (you have to specify that you want it “senza glutine”). 

Given the name, I would say that pizza is the name of the game here.

I had a pizza Diavola and an arancini (basically a fried rice ball) to start, and the pizza was the star of the show.

It wasn’t my favorite gluten free pizza I’ve eaten in Rome, but it was closer to the top of the list than the bottom. 

Risotteria Melotti (Dedicated Gluten Free)

This is another nice break from the typical foods you’ll be eating in Rome (pastas and pizzas) because the food they’re making (risotto) comes from northern Italy, which means you get different offerings than carbonara, amatriciana, and supplì. 

When most people think of Italian food, they’re thinking about wheat-based things like pizza and pasta, which are the foods of central and southern Italy where wheat is the staple grain that is grown. 

In the north, where it’s cooler and wetter, corn and rice become the main staples, which is why you see more polenta and risotto the further north you go. 

One of the aspects of Risotteria Melotti that I enjoy is the fact that they are somewhat vertically integrated.

The owners of Risotteria Melotti, which now has locations in Florence and Milan (along with New York City), grow rice near Verona in northern Italy, and use that rice to make their risottos, which is a staple in northern Italy that involves rice and a gently simmering stock. 

Plus, it’s dedicated gluten free, which means it’s about as safe as it gets. 

I’ve eaten at multiple locations (NYC and Rome) now, and I always find the food here to be good. The risotto is, quite clearly, the star of the show, and that’s what you should order.

Voglia di Pizza (AIC-Accredited)

This place was around the corner from our apartment in Rome on our latest trip, and we checked in after arriving on a late flight and were hungry for some pizza, so we stopped by Voglia di Pizza.

The first thing they asked me was if I needed a gluten free menu (to which I replied “si”), and they sat us down in their nice little courtyard area.

They are AIC-accredited, and basically the entire menu can be made gluten free, from pasta to pizza. With the name including the word “pizza,” we figured that’s what we should try.

However, the pizza – which comes with a nice little flag in it to signify that it’s gluten free – leaves a little bit to be desired.

It was fine, but it was certainly not the best gluten free pizza we ate in Rome.

If you’re in Rome for just a few days, we think you can probably do better at one of the many gluten free options above.

One other thing to know: they’ll tell you they have gluten free beer, but it’s gluten-reduced. In Europe, gluten-reduced beer is considered gluten free (it is not in the U.S.). 

Pizza in Trevi (AIC-Accredited)

I know everyone on social media (and in other online spaces) loves this place and raves about it, but I’m going to keep this pretty brief and to the point.

The pizza here was some of the worst we had in Rome, the ambiance was “blah” because it’s right at Trevi Fountain, which means hundreds of people walking by your table every minute, and it was also the most expensive pizza we had in Italy.

You can, and should, do better. 

We generally recommend not eating within a few blocks of major tourist attractions, where you usually find high prices and mediocre food, which is exactly what is happening here.

Instead, head to Pantha Rei near the Pantheon, or Risotteria Melotti (also in the Centro Storico). If you want pizza, make the journey to Mama Eat over in Prati near the Vatican, which is our favorite gluten free pizza in Rome.

New Food Experience (Dedicated Gluten Free)

Full disclosure here, New Food Experience is the ONE gluten free restaurant in this guide that we have NOT personally eaten at. It simply came down to time, and I prioritized eating at other places. 

However, the reason I wanted to include it here is the fact that I had such a good experience at New Food Gluten Free at Ponte Sisto, which is more of a bakery setup, and this is their sit down restaurant. 

Given my positive experience at the bakery – who were telling everyone to go to their restaurant – I bet the food here is good. 

It’s in Prati, near the Vatican, and everything is both gluten free AND dairy / lactose free. 

The menu definitely skews a little fancier than most of the places in this guide, both in terms of price (you’re looking at 15-20 Euros for main dishes) and concept (grilled tuna with a prickly pear sauce).

Le Altre Farine del Mulino (Bakery – Dedicated Gluten Free)

While you’re in Rome, there is a trio of gluten free bakeries that we think are worth going out of your way for. 

To us, if you only have time for one gluten free bakery over the course of your time in Rome, this is the one. 

Le Altre Farine del Mulino is a gluten free bakery near the Vatican that is a perfect pre or post Vatican stop for a bite and a coffee before moving on. 

They have a selection of gluten free goodies that changes throughout the day, starting with pastries that make up a crucial part of a traditional Italian breakfast (the other part being un caffe), and at noon the selection moves over to pizzas, calzones, and supplì (a stuffed rice ball filled with all sorts of fun fillings, called arancini in other parts of Italy).

One of the aspects of Rome’s food culture that you should probably experience is pizza al taglio, the rectangular sheet pan pizza with a thin and crispy crust that you’ll find people all over Rome snacking on. 

The crust is not thick and bubbly like crusts from other parts and Italy (like Napoli), but it was thin and crispy and the toppings are great.

If you know anything about baking gluten free, thin and crispy is generally the easiest texture to replicate without gluten (which is why gluten free crackers tend to be just as good as their regular counterparts). 

They start serving their pizza for lunch, which means somewhere between 12pm and 1pm. 

If you want pastries, go early. If you want pizza and supplì (which is also delicious), go later in the day. 

La Pasticceria (Bakery – Dedicated Gluten Free)

The second part of the gluten free bakery trio in Rome that you shouldn’t miss is La Pasticciera, a bakery over on the far side of Termini in a small space that is partially underground (very much a to-go situation). 

And, again, the selection varied based on the time of day, though the woman behind the counter remained the same.

I’ve been here many times at this point, and every time the person who has helped me is the same woman.

She is very, very friendly and speaks great English, which is always helpful in understanding what exactly everything is (which isn’t always easy with my rudimentary Italian).

The woman, who must have been the owner or someone deeply involved in the business, was very helpful in giving us tips on where else to eat in Rome.

The location is convenient if you’re going to be around Termini Station, which is Rome’s main train station, and you can take the metro to Termini if you’re coming from somewhere else. 

The first time, we were there in the morning, so we got a cornetto (a pastry that’s kind of like a croissant, but filled with your choice of fillings like ricotta, chocolate, or pistachio cream) and a cannolo, which is a tube of fried batter also filled (this time with ricotta).

It was the best gluten free cannolo (cannolo is the singular form of cannoli, which we learned in Italy) in Rome, for sure, and the cornetto (same deal here – singular vs. plural) was really, really good.

The second time, we showed up around lunch and were greeted by the same smiling face.

But this time, the pastries were swapped for focaccia and pizza, which we grabbed to go and enjoyed back at our hostel for a late lunch.

The focaccia, in particular, was outstanding. Thick, fluffy, and with just enough salt to satisfy my salt-tooth. Is this heaven?

Since then, I’ve been back to Rome multiple times, and this is always a staple of my itinerary.

I’ve had the cornetti, cannoli, and the bomboloni (a fluffy, fried, and filled doughnut), and the baked goods are excellent. 

The cornetti can and will sell out early, and there’s no way to know whether or not they will have them when you show up. 

I went early one day on a recent trip and she was sold out for the day, but she was willing to set a couple aside for me the next day, which I appreciated. 

New Food Gluten Free Ponte Sisto (Bakery – Dedicated Gluten Free)

New Food Gluten Free is a chain of gluten free bakeries with multiple locations in Rome, but the most convenient for you is their little gluten free bakery right off of Ponte Sisto in Rome, near Trastevere (here on Google Maps). 

It’s AIC-accredited, and like many of the other bakeries on this list, they’re really stretching the meaning of “bakery” by offering pastries alongside more savory lunch-y options like pizza al taglio (by the slice, a Roman tradition), focaccia sandwiches, and more. 

It’s very much a grab-and-go spot, and they only have one little bench out front in terms of seating. 

I showed up mid-morning on a weekday, and got a few cornetti and a few savory things to take back to my hotel room to have for breakfast or lunch on the go.

But I couldn’t resist digging into one of the cornetti con marmelada (filled with apricot jam) right then and there, and it was MAGNIFICENT. 

So good, in fact, that I returned TWO MORE times while I was in Rome on that trip, once to grab some things for dinner at the Roma game I was going to, and once to have one last cornetti before leaving Rome. 

With my recent trips to Rome, I would say that the first three gluten free bakeries on this list form a triumvirate (for the history nerds) of gluten free bakeries that fall into the “must-visit” category in Rome. 

Celiachiamo Lab (Bakery – Dedicated Gluten Free)

You’ll also find Celiachiamo in the “grocery stores” section below, because it’s part 100% gluten free bakery, part 100% gluten free grocery store (seriously, every gluten free bread, pasta, cookie, and cracker brand, all in one place!). 

I’ve been here several times at this point, and every single time I walk into the location in Prati (which is the most convenient location for tourists) I’m overwhelmed by the number of choices, both sweet and savory, in their bakery case. 

It gets fairly busy at lunch time, and it’s a good option for a quick on-the-go lunch. 

The food is good, but not the best you’re going to find in Rome. Still, we definitely think this place is worth a stop, both for the bakery part, and for the grocery store part. 

Pandalì (Bakery – Dedicated Gluten Free)

The location of Pandalì is fantastic – it’s right in the heart of the Centro Storico, which makes it a great stop for breakfast or lunch during a day of exploring.

They are a bakery, but also have a range of ready-to-eat foods like salads and sandwiches that definitely blur the line between bakery and restaurant.

It’s a good stop for a quick lunch (or a lunch to take with you on a train ride or plane trip). 

I would break up the types of things they offer into three groups. First, breads. Second, sweets. Third, more complete dishes that you buy by weight (think pasta, calzones, arancini, etc). 

The bakery was envisioned and brought to life by Maria Fermanelli back in 2014, and after a full year closed in 2020, they are open again, and have a new vigor for testing and trying new gluten free recipes. 

They are very, very committed to creating delicious foods for Celiacs, which means every ingredient that comes through the door is vetted to make sure it is not contaminated by cross-contact with wheat at some point in the supply chain. And, of course, it has to taste good!

Gelato Shops in Rome That Are 100% Gluten Free

For us when we’re in Rome, whether a day is successful or not comes down to whether or not that day has included at least one gelato stop.

However, gelato shops can be a minefield for cross-contact with gluten thanks to gluten-containing flavors and cones. 

Lucky for us Celiacs, you almost don’t even have to worry about it because there are so many dedicated gluten free gelato shops in Rome, and two of them have multiple locations around the city (Grom and Fatamorgana), so you’ll never be too far away from your next gelato.

When I say “100% gluten free,” I mean it. Everything – including cones – is gluten free. Yes, even the cones dipped in chocolate and covered with pistachios.

A word to the wise – you should absolutely try pistachio, bacio (chocolate hazelnut), and anything with a ricotta base (we had both a caramelized fig and a pistachio cream with a ricotta base).

In Italy, we learned that there are some things to look out for to determine if the gelato you’re considering is good quality.

One of those things is tubs piled high with bright-looking gelato (warning, this actually means it might not be made with high quality ingredients), which is definitely the case at some of the places below. Grom and Fatamorgana are the real deal – we really enjoyed both. 

A few years ago, I did a little gelato taste-off while I was in Rome, hitting all of the dedicated gluten free gelato shops in the city center to see which was my favorite. 

I got two flavors at each across two visits: a pistachio (my personal favorite gelato flavor and a good indicator of quality in my experience) and a wild card (to look at the breadth and creativity of flavors). 

The options below are organized in the order in which I’d recommend them. Though you should know that it’s basically two tiers: the top three and the bottom three (the ones at the bottom are basically interchangeable in my mind). 

Fatamorgana: After a thorough investigation of gluten free gelato shops in Rome (there are so many of them!) I am making a declaration that Fatamorgana is the best in terms of both quality and range of creative flavors. At least for me.

They have multiple locations across Rome, including in Trastevere, Monti, and the Centro Storico, and they have a broad range of flavors from classics to more food-forward flavor combinations that will satisfy any craving. 

Grom: A list of gluten free gelato spots in any major city in Italy could never be considered complete without a mention of Grom!

Grom is an Italian gelato chain in basically every major Italian city, and it’s 100% gluten free.

Now, sometimes, being 100% gluten free means making a trade off between taste, and “safeness.”

Not so, at Grom! Grom is legit really, really good gelato. My older brother tried Grom a day after trying another well-known gelato chain, and Grom was the clear winner.

They have a set of base flavors (like pistachio and hazelnut, our two favorites) along with a small rotating cast of characters (like candied chestnut when we were in Italy in the fall). 

Gelateria dell’Angeletto: A gelato shop on a lively corner in the heart of Monti that has a good selection of dairy-free options. The way they market them, though, is kind of confusing.

I originally thought everything was dairy-free and I was shocked at the texture, but it turns out only a selection of them are dairy-free, which makes more sense.

The reason it’s here is the fact that you can also get a nice variety of dairy-free flavors, which isn’t necessarily the case elsewhere. 

Fiocco di Neve: The first time we came to Fiocco di Neve, I was hoping to get an Insta-worthy picture with my gelato cone in the foreground, and the Pantheon in the background (it’s less than a block away).

So we each got a small cone (which, for the record, is still massive and one cone is plenty of gelato to share between two people), and started towards the Pantheon.

Only one problem: it was 80 degrees and the gelato started melting almost immediately. So instead of getting my picture, I got a plop of gelato on my camera and pants. Close enough, I guess?

We’ve since been back a few times and though the gelato here isn’t quite as good as some of the other spots, the location next to the Pantheon is hard to beat. 

Gelato in Trevi: Definitely not the best gelato in Rome, but a great location next to Trevi Fountain to get a gelato fix. 

Gelato g Italiano: Around the corner from Gelato in Trevi, and the same description applies: Definitely not the best gelato in Rome, but a great location next to Trevi Fountain to get a gelato fix. They also serve their gelato cones with two cookie mickey ears, which is kind of fun. 

Even More Gluten Free Options in Rome

Think of this as a section of places that showed up in my research, but I didn’t personally eat at while I was in Rome for whatever reason. 

Because Rome is a big city, there are way too many gluten free restaurants to visit in a single trip. Or, in this case, even in multiple trips that span multiple weeks. 

Plus, new restaurants open all the time in between my relatively frequent visits. 

I’m going to use this section as a place to house other recommendations I’ve gotten (or found myself) for gluten free restaurants in Rome that I haven’t personally made it to yet, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t!

Plus, that will make it easy for me next time I’m in Rome, because I’ll have my “must-do” list in one place.

Gluten Free San Pietro: This small restaurant is near the Vatican (around the corner from Le Altre Farine del Mulino), but we could not find it when we showed up for lunch one day in Rome.

It was supposed to be open, but there wasn’t even so much as a sign on the address where it was supposed to be.

It was very odd. It’s a small hole in the wall, and it’s a good place to get an affordable lunch when you’re near the Vatican, with pasta, flatbread, and more. 

Glummy – Gluten Free Delights: A gluten free bakery right in the heart of Monti, which I’ve recently decided is my favorite area to stay in Rome (after staying there twice in the past few years). Sweet and savory options, including pastries like cornetti and supplì. 

Where to Find Gluten Free Groceries in Rome

One of my favorite pastimes (which likely comes from working in the food industry) is going to all the different grocery stores in a new place. These days, it’s mostly to see how they organize their gluten free items. 

So as we’re walking around exploring a new place, I’m prone to dragging Alysha into multiple different grocery stores to see how many gluten free things they have, and whether they have a dedicated section. 

The first place you should go is Celiachiamo Lab in Prati (here on Google Maps), which is a dedicated gluten free bakery and grocery store that has a huge selection of gluten free pasta, pastries, flours, and more. 

Another dedicated gluten free grocery store is La Spiga Celiaca, which is northeast of Termini near the Bologna metro station (here on Google Maps). 

The third dedicated gluten free grocery store is called l’Isola Celiaca. They have a bunch of shops across Italy (so check them out if you’re traveling outside of Roma), including several in Rome, though they’re not really in convenient locations for visitors. 

Similar to Celiachiamo, you’ll find gluten free groceries, and a selection of fresh baked breads and takeaway options. Unfortunately, their locations in Rome aren’t as central as I would like, but it is worth a detour to check it out.

In addition to those specialized stores, there are a handful of main grocery store chains in Rome, and all of them have a variety of gluten free options.

Most even have a separate aisle, so you don’t have to worry about digging through the gluten-filled bread to find the single gluten free bread option.

The best part? The price gap between gluten free and regular products is a lot smaller than it is here in the US. No $10 loaves of tiny gluten free bread in Rome!

Here are a few grocery store chains to grab gluten free food. All three have a variety of options, from breads to cookies and other treats. If you’re lucky, you’ll even find some store brand options that are even cheaper.

Look for the words “senza glutine.”

• Coop
• Conad
• Carrefour
• Pam Local

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