We were looking for a solution for gluten free food in Bologna. The Vecchio Mercato restaurant met the requirements because it is an AIC certified restaurant. We came at different times for lunch. Let's start by saying that the pasta they offer is all homemade. There are appetizers, first and second courses, both meat and fish and finally also desserts and ice creams, always made by them and NOT packaged. We took some aubergine appetizers (croquettes, parmigiana and rolls) all with excellent flavor and tasty enough to make you want to have more. But let's go slowly. The first ones. The maccheroncini with bacon and the very tasty Bolognese balanzoni gave no hint of a different flavor compared to a dish made with classic flours. Huge portions!!!! Here too, for the flavor (and if there had been some room in the stomach) we would have taken another portion. The seconds. The bacon with a bed of polenta cooked to perfection, balanced in flavor and very tender meat, so much so that it could be cut with a fork and finally the Petroniana cutlet. Well, do you know ceramic trays? Well it was full of meat, here too cooked to perfection and loaded with ham (for those who know it, you know what I'm talking about) we struggled to finish it!! And finally the desserts... I repeat, the difference with those made with wheat flour is absolutely not noticeable! The staff, knowledgeable and kind, made us feel at home, even recommending dishes, which turned out to be excellent advice on pairings! A 10 out of 10 for the Vecchio Mercato!
We received a recommendation today for the best Lasagna Bolognese in Bologna - it was correct. We had a fantastic meal tonight at La Capriata. The staff were very welcoming and friendly and we were offered a dedicated Gluten Free menu which was a nice touch. All four of us really enjoyed our dinner.
Our first need was to find a pizzeria that cooked gluten-free pizzas and the Due Lune restaurant has a double menu for celiacs and is an AIC restaurant.
The pizzas with and without gluten are excellent, as is the service, friendly and fast staff.
The place is large and due to the large tables the environment sometimes becomes a bit noisy but if the company is good and the food is good too, you don't notice.
Well done!
A top discovery!!! The entire menu was gluten-free, everything we tried was delicious and the waiters were super nice and attentive, the place was full and that's for a reason!!
They have a lot of gluten free options. The bread is extraordinary! My husband and I ordered tagliere for 2 and it was great. Because I’m celiac, both breads were gluten free and he actuallly said it was very tasteful.
I 100% Recommend this place if you are gluten intolerant/ celiac.
Location wise? It couldn’t be better. Just a few meters away from the Torre Dell’Orologio and the Neptune Fountain.
Pizza with excellent leavening, large and well seasoned, also gluten-free. Excellent home delivery service.
Welcoming and helpful staff.
I highly recommend
Great gluten free food with many options to choose. I was so happy to find this place as I am gluten inteligent and it is hard to find good breakfast in new places. It saved my life cause I was very hungry after the trip. I came back several times and I will be back again for sure :)
Wow wow wow! Great joint for lunch. Great friendly welcome. Menu explained, GF pizza all round! ( warning, the kitchen is a one and all for us coeliacs) in saying that, I’m feeling fine hours later and I react pretty fast. So well done on them. Pizza was massive, I’m a big guy and struggled ( but won! ) tasted amazing. The nautical theme is awesome. Big ups. Go, you know you want to now.
Excellent Bavarian cuisine restaurant. Excellent gluten-free dishes, with an example in the photo and a location adhering to the AIC. Equipped with ample parking and children's space.
The owner of Bruscè is very friendly and you feel comfortable there. I have celiac disease and have to eat gluten-free and I received a large selection of gluten-free dishes there. For breakfast we had omelettes, pancakes and a yoghurt fruit bowl with granola, and for lunch we had delicious gnocchi. Highly recommended!
Pizzeria in the center of Bologna, with a very cozy terrace, the dough was delicious, we were served by Chiara, very friendly and pleasant. It has a gluten-free dough option and gluten-free beer.
Lovely little place with a wide choice of vegan dishes and gluten-free options.
Beautiful presentation of the dishes, fresh and well-matched ingredients.
GO VEGAN 🌱
Great restaurant. Very tasty food and friendly and courteous staff (some even speak English).
There were two of us and luckily we got a table without a reservation. When we accidentally ordered the wrong appetizer platter, we were able to return it without any problems. The price-performance ratio is more than reasonable (3 courses for 2 people were available for €50! including non-alcoholic drinks). It was a wonderful evening, we would love to come back.
*Gluten-free dishes possible
Lots of gluten-free options, I went there for an aperitif and had tigelle with a cutting board. Everything was very good, very kind and friendly staff. I highly recommend booking. The only flaw is the price, in my opinion a bit high compared to the quantity given.
Fantastic! Even though it was a Saturday evening, the owners found us a table for 6 people and were very helpful. Delicious food, perfect atmosphere and music. Also available for celiacs
A iconic stereotypical Italian corner restaurant/cafe, which I would recommend everyone to visit. The topping of the sandwich was very tasty with a lot of flavor, but the gluten free bread was quite directly dry. So much dry that I wonder if the ones deciding the bread even has tried it, because even cheap supermarket bread would be preferred above it. But it should be mentioned that the breads with gluten were by the rest of the group met with better reviews. The staff was few making at one point a long queue, as of the one attending the cash register where helping preparing the food. To be fair, the restaurant were at this moment quite crowded.
I celebrated my graduation in this restaurant with family and friends. All the courses were delicious and plentiful, the owner and the waiters were uniquely kind and helpful. They are also available for those with dietary restrictions, in fact two of us were vegetarians and one was gluten intolerant and they also offered us some very good options. Advise!
I have been going to this restaurant for years, there is a celiac in the family and they are always very attentive, which is much appreciated. The service is fast and the prices are adequate. There are some Thai options on the menu, both the Japanese and Chinese dishes are good.
Highly recommended.
Fram offers excellent vegetable cuisine with particular attention to gluten-free, unique in Bologna!
Excellent dinner, very nice staff, very pleasant atmosphere… I will definitely be back!
Fabulous little place in the center of Bologna, super suitable for celiacs, we ate the real small gluten-free Bolognese tortellini with parmesan cream. Very friendly staff and owner. Ballanzoni and tagliatelle Bolognese, not for celiacs, fabulous and also an appetizer of cold cuts and fried gnocco equally phenomenal.....go there, it's worth it...really
Options for celiacs! Finally a celiac can eat a sandwich like all other human beings by choosing the same ingredients from the menu as a normal gastric person! Interesting place, inspired by the tradition of the city, but, at the same time, modern. Ideal for a pleasant stop. Cost for gluten-free sandwich and half a liter of water €9.10, I would say on average for prices in this no longer cheap city...
Ristorante Greco Vikos in Bologna offers authentic Greek cuisine in a cozy atmosphere. Popular dishes include mussaka and octopus, with options for vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-free diets.
While some find the portions small and prices high, the quality of food and attentive service make it a favorite among locals and visitors
The Chiosco ai Pini in Bologna is an excellent choice for those looking for an informal and tasty place! They offer gluten-free options, including gnocchi and tigelle, prepared with great care. The quality of the food is good and the portions are generous, making the experience very satisfying. The atmosphere is relaxed, perfect for a lunch or dinner with friends. An excellent option for those who have particular dietary needs, but don't want to give up taste! Advised!
I want to share my culinary experience with everyone, excellent quality cuisine and pizza, a special mention for the GLUTEN FREE pizza, one of the best I have ever eaten!!! Excellent service and very kind waitresses.
Considering that I don't like fast food, the sandwich here is much better than McDonald's. There is also something gluten-free: they say there is a risk of contamination, but the celiac boy who serves the tables explains the presentation calmly and confidently (we never felt sick).
Delicious, refined cuisine and exceptional service. Stefano Ferrari followed us, attentive to all our needs and always available, number one. They also have a separate menu for celiacs with many options and all delicious❤ the location? Come and see it!!
Excellent food and service!
They also have gluten-free! (Tagliatelle with Bolognese ragù, and more)
Unfortunately the area where it is located leaves a little to be desired!
It's misleading to write gluten-free options which then send you away if you have celiac disease. Plus the girls aren't the most friendly. Not recommended
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You told me the first time that there was the possibility of contamination, I said okay and sat down, then another lady came to reiterate the concept, so was it me who wanted to leave or was it you who didn't have want to let me eat in your restaurant? Unfortunately we know that if the cuisine is unique there can be contamination, you just need to be very careful, which you probably don't want to do. Also, there are few restaurants that have double kitchens but they are happy to pay attention. However, I repeat that it is not recommended for celiacs.
Good place for breakfast and snacks, specially if you like middle eastern food. It was very busy when I went (Sunday 12:30pm) so I didn’t get a very good costumer service. The staff couldn’t explain what was really Gluten Free or not, and when you don’t eat gluten, that information is crucial.
Restaurant with lots of seating close to the centre. Good first courses, not very fast service. Excellent for those who have not booked in advance and are looking for a place in the centre.
Adequate prices given the proximity to the center
. Note on gluten-free dishes!
Bad experience, very rude, rude staff and not available to the customers' requests. Not special food and failure to respect previously made arrangements for a graduation party. The agreed menu, the maximum available time, the menu for people with celiac disease, and the place where you were supposed to eat were not respected. Too expensive for the type of food offered
Fantastic restaurant, delicious and very genuine food, suggestive location under the arcades of Bologna and great kindness in the service. They are also very available for special and gluten-free diets. Super recommended.
100% Dedicated Gluten-Free
