Top 30 Gluten-Free Brunch Spots to Enjoy in Liguria

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Excellent with gluten-free cooking

Emily Westra

Good gluten free bite. Portions were small but yummy. They only have a few options for gluten free pasta, but have gluten free focaccia sandwiches too!

Mara Fossati

Just had lunch at Zena Zuena with friends. Very kind staff, varied menu, various vegetarian and gluten-free options. We'll be back! Thanks to all the staff for their hospitality and professionalism

Michele illuzzi

Strategic place on the Genoa pier, very good but quite expensive pizza. Especially the gluten-free menu (1/3 of the menu for everyone) is scarce and very expensive... but as usual celiacs always pay more in money and taste of food. It would be nice to have the exact same menu also available in the gluten-free version given the price paid.

Dave g (Dave)

Excellent restaurant, near the old port, with traditional dishes and more. Many gluten-free options (and I'm not talking about the usual salad or steak, which are already gluten-free, I'm talking about pizzas, traditional first courses including trofie with pesto, or casonsei with walnut sauce, pizzas, second courses and desserts). I highly recommend the trofie with octopus and taggiasca olives, which I really liked.

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The ice cream in this shop is labeled as containing no gluten coloring or artificial flavors. There are many styles to choose from. They are smooth and delicious, but the price is a bit expensive.

Sara Novi

Dear Valentina, after months glued to the phone screen with my mouth watering looking at the photos of your delicacies, I have decided to give myself a gift and take a train from Pontedera to come and taste something from your bakery in Sarzana. And so here I am early in the morning inside your special place; obviously there was the counter full of wonders and your lively and very pleasant presence. I admit that I didn't say much because I was excited, but I bought many things to try: a slice of savory cake, some scones, a piece of vanilla and berry cake and a lemon and blueberry muffin. Everything was exceptional! The scones almost moved me, the flavor was almost identical to the ones I bought in an old bakery in my town when I was little, I ate them with a dear friend of mine outside of school and it really felt like I was going back there. Never eaten so good in eleven years of celiac disease! Not to mention the desserts: tasty, soft, abundant. No disappointments. The prices are absolutely honest and consistent with the quality of the food, I really hope to be able to return soon.

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Bar and cold/hot table in the center of Varazze (in front of the Town Hall) with some gluten free options such as crepes, sandwiches and some desserts with a small surcharge. N.B.: the menu states that, although we try to be careful when preparing gluten-free dishes, there may be a minimal risk of contamination

Johannes S

Perfect vegan restaurant, most dishes also available in gluten-free versions. Very friendly service and attractive interior design. And good music selection. Pleasantly manageable menu with a good price/performance ratio. So good overall that we went there twice in a row.

umut anlı

Amazing experience! Great variety of delicious vegan and gluten-free options. The staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. I’ll definitely be back!

Mariella Roveglia

I got the gluten-free Sicilian cannoli. Excellent.

Clint StefanO

There is gluten-free pizza here, unfortunately the dough wasn't baked through several times...

Roberto Saracchi

It's not the first time we go to this restaurant but unfortunately the service is no longer like it used to be. After ordering a dish that is indicated as gluten-free on the menu, we are told that in reality the sauce is gluten-free (thank goodness we had warned the waitress that my partner is allergic to gluten!!!). After 30 minutes of waiting we receive the starter and the second course at the same time. After asking for two coffees we receive one and the other after 10 minutes......and finally after waiting for the bill for 15 minutes we decide to go to the cashier to pay directly and after having reported that it was not as usual the gentleman at the checkout shrugs as if he doesn't care in the slightest. I have always recommended this restaurant but unfortunately I will not do so again. Sin

Hunter Prendes

Staff was very nice. We enjoyed the atmosphere. They had gluten free focaccia and gelato which were amazing.

Makayla Gross

11/10 recommend! The food is delicious and the staff are extremely kind and incredibly helpful. When I asked about gluten free options they were super accommodating, helped me through the menu, and went out of their way to make sure I could have the pizza I wanted. The location is just a few minutes from the train station, and so much quieter than the other side. Great views, great food, wonderful staff.

Fabio Spagnolini

Found by chance while looking for a gluten free option, it turned out to be an unexpected and extraordinary discovery just outside the center of Alassio. The staff was welcoming, present and attentive without ever being intrusive. Every request was handled with a smile and great professionalism. The fresh fish is excellent, the service fast and with attention to the smallest details. The AIC certified gluten free is perfect in every respect: quality of the dishes, safety and attention from the staff. We ordered 2 appetizers, 2 first courses, a half second course (fried fish with vegetables and sweet and sour sauce), dessert and 2 waters, spending around €50 per person. Special mention to the fried food, the best and lightest I've ever eaten: a real PLEASURE for the palate! I would have eaten ten more! Heartfelt thanks to Sean for his hospitality and professionalism. We will definitely be back and will always recommend it!

Azzurra Penzz

Wide choice both for breakfast, lunch and also for the aperitif. Lots of gluten free and vegan choices, both sweet and savory, much appreciated. Competent and friendly staff, tidy, clean and attentive to customers.

Luca Passarin

Friendly and impeccable. Excellent menu also for Celiacs. Well done, you are a pearl!

S G

It was the first time we had dinner in this place... we had a great time! The two girls who work there are very kind, smiling and cheerful. The food was excellent, the menu had plenty of choices even for vegetarians or those who eat gluten-free. Quiet and very nice place. I will definitely return when I'm in Alassio. Prices normal.

Giulia Dazzi

This place is amazing! You can feel they put love into details, I ordered a gluten free pasta with carbonara, so well cooked and healthier than normal! Will definitely come back soon :-) so many nice desserts to choose from! HEAVEN

Pietro Marchi

I was recently lucky enough to dine at this seafood restaurant, opting for the five-course tasting menu, and I have to say it was a fantastic experience! Each dish was a delicious surprise, with the freshest ingredients and presentations that were almost too pretty to eat. The service was exceptional: the waiters were incredibly friendly and always ready to help, making the atmosphere welcoming and relaxing. They were able to advise us perfectly and were attentive to every detail, without ever being intrusive. They were especially very attentive towards my wife who, as a celiac, cannot eat anything that contains gluten. Bottom line, everything was just perfect. If you are looking for a place to enjoy amazing seafood and feel pampered from start to finish, this restaurant is a must try. I can't wait to go back!

Olivia Curtis

Amazing food and staff, very attentive and a lovely atmosphere!! very generous and would definitely come back! Also great for gluten and dairy free options as they offer GF/DF pasta and pizza

Lana Kulas-Reid

Totally overpriced for the food we received. The only saving grace was the quality of the seafood, but we had it fried in gluten free flour which was disappointing as a low quality gluten free was used. The side dish for the mixed fried seafood tasted strange and we didn’t eat it. The we also had the breadcrumbed steak and that was totally disappointing and we were surprised that a 4.5 star rated restaurant was serving such a low quality of steak- completely chewy and not prepared the way steak should be prepared. Our waiter (shorter guy wearing a hat) was also speaking over us and not listening to what we were saying. We also complained about the steak and he asked us how we would like to handle the situation and then immediately walked off without hearing out our answer. And then he was no where to be seen after that incident. We were definitely not happy with our experience and we will most definitely never be ordering breadcrumbed steak ever again.

Gregg Kennedy

Quick and casual. Up the road and past the bustle, which was nice. Noise from the creek is calming. Had a couple gluten free options. The salad was big.

Viola Pistone

Very careful about gluten-free and the octopus is delicious, the environment is nice and the service is kind.

Martina Elia

We tried this Indian one and really enjoyed it. The waiter doesn't speak Italian very well and every now and then we spoke to him in English, but he tried to explain everything and was informed about gluten-free. Good dishes, well spiced. Generous portions, good prices.

Carla Ciminaghi

A pleasant discovery. Restaurant that offers many dishes for celiacs although it is not certified. On request you can have suitable pasta, even if it doesn't appear on the menu. Very attentive and courteous staff!

Tommaso Rossi

Experience beyond expectations. I travel a lot for work and have been with my elderly parents many times at Bordighera, but today December lunch here has been by far one of our best memories as a family. Believe the 4 stars only might be biased by the price point a bit beyond average, but the combination of the unique location, great food and service deserve sure more. What I like is the quality, variety, stick to tradition (acciughe abbottonate incredibly tasty and balanced and "must try" the use of artichoke and the mixed Cousine between sea and the Ligurian inland traditions). Also a satisfactory and hearty quantity for every appetite (my parents felt at home, even coming from the 40ies generation). Great service, attentive (also to celiac customers) and always with a smile. Location finally is absolutely unique..broad sea terrace spacing 180 degrees from Ospedaletti gulf to the beautiful Church of Sant' Ampelio, sourthermost diamond of Liguria Ponente. Thanks..will come back again..

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