Top 4 Gluten-Free Dessert Havens Across Liguria

simona gastaldi

I've eaten here twice. Excellent environment: well-kept, with many tables; I recommend going early so you are served more slowly and there aren't many customers. For both lunch and dinner, the restaurant offers menus with various options, including gluten free. At lunch there are menus with offers (a first course, a second course....). If you spend more than 15 euros the cover charge is offered free! The portions are generous and the vegetables are fresh, cooked, in my opinion, like at home, that is, without excessive seasonings. Prices are very competitive. I tried the trofie with pesto with potatoes and green beans: absolutely excellent, to be savoured! The farinata is also superlative, with a gluten free option. A special dessert and lemon cream, a specialty created by the cook: truly delicious and light. When we come to Savona, we will definitely return!

Ma LI

here is everyrhing glutenfree, icecream, brioche siciliana and crepes!!

Giulia Chindamo

Gluten-free pizza excellent for us celiacs, I have been frequenting this pizzeria for years. I don't feel like giving the maximum stars because yesterday I had a bad experience with one of the owners who, to convince me of the safety of his pizza (given the writing that they did not guarantee the lack of contamination on the menu) told me that his daughter has celiac disease and goes into anaphylactic shock. Celiac disease does not lead to anaphylactic shock and since I am also allergic to crustaceans and molluscs, I no longer felt so comfortable entrusting him with my true allergy after having understood from his sentence that he does not know the difference between allergies and celiac disease. Having said that, the pizza is excellent, but the topic should be studied when serving food.

Clarissa Bechini

I ordered my birthday cake here (fruit cake) and it was delicious. Everything is GF and the staff is friendly! Absolutely recommend!

Olga Trofimova

Great gluten free options! Nice location and atmosphere.

Nicolas LAMY

Superb experience with delicious gluten-free pancakes in a charming, cozy atmosphere and a top-notch team

Marco Migli

Gluten-free paradise. It's worth a special trip for all the baked goods, from bread to desserts to the unsurpassed cream donuts

Ricky Marchese

Great pastas and finally vegan and gluten free alternatives, a happy island in Genoa! What's wrong with those who write negative reviews?😅

Raffaella Riba

Bad experience, little attention, a lot of rudeness and watch out for contamination ‼️ Introduction: it is not the first time we have booked at this place because for me, being celiac, the quality of the pizza is very high. However, I never expected the treatment I received this last time. We should have already understood that the evening would go badly from the moment we went there at 9.00 pm and discovered that our reservation had been lost in the hyperuranium. Our table for 6 people was still prepared but outside, without the foresight of placing a heating mushroom near us since it was 15 degrees. After an hour of receiving the order, nothing had yet been brought to us, not even 3 beers and 3 cokes (which also arrived incorrectly). After asking several times where our pizzas were and, seeing as we had been waiting for 2 hours in the cold, in annoyance they finally moved us inside, unaware that the worst was yet to come. At 11.30pm the pizzas finally arrive... all of them, except mine gluten-free. After about twenty minutes my pizza finally arrived...SPOILER: IT WAS WRONG. I had ordered a simple "margherita" and I was brought a "margherita 2.0" complete with parmesan, buffalo mozzarella and cherry tomatoes. Having alerted the waiter of the incorrect serving, the PIZZA WAS BROUGHT BACK TO ME AND IMMEDIATELY BROUGHT BACK WITHOUT TOMATOES (among other things, CONTAMINATED since they were taken away from me with sweet, beautiful hands contaminated by gluten). I FELT DEEPLY TAKEN OFF, so I got up to go and ask for explanations of my treatment. The manager, once again angrily, initially denied what had happened, trying to make me believe that their margherita pizza was like this (too bad they DON'T declare the ingredients on the menu... which is quite dangerous given the food allergies and totally illegal), then he turned to the chef with a "then make this margherita"... When everyone else had finished eating, I also managed to have my pizza. But it didn't end here... At midnight no one bothered to come and ask if we wanted a dessert or a coffee so we had to get up ourselves. Once we got to the cashier to close on a high note we were even told that we had been given a discount (a few pennies)…

Alessandro Vannozzi

Environment without character but the food is very good, ok for food intolerances, gluten free both pasta and pizza. Generous servings. I advise the pizza chef to wear a clean t-shirt!!!!!!

Greta Donelli

Fantastic place! Very kind staff, quality and tasty products. I took a gluten-free and lactose-free crepe and it was delicious. A nice little place in the center of La Spezia

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.

Ruggero Beglia

Very good dishes, good service, small and welcoming place, service for celiacs.

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.

Clara Vernaleone

Let me start by saying that my boyfriend and I didn't even taste the focaccia because we decided to leave after an extremely rude response from the owner. The gluten-free window had little on offer, so I asked the owner if anything else would be coming out in the next few minutes or not. In response, the owner, pointing to the ALMOST EMPTY window as if to demonstrate that I had all the choice in the world, in a sarcastic and annoyed tone, said to me "sorry, what did you expect to come out?" and he left without giving me the opportunity to order. Bad experience, I am consoled by the fact that, reading the other reviews, I seem to understand that this gentleman has given this kind treatment to several people.

charm ming ng

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.

Anna Fracchiolla

A wonderful taste and health experience!! Finally an excellent ice cream in a completely Gluten Free ice cream shop starting from the cone, so for me who have celiac disease, it means safety due to the total absence of contamination!!!! I add the great kindness, competence and care of the owner, all you have to do is go. The Straconsiglio ❤️🙏❤️

Angela Bostan

Unfortunately disappointing experience in this tavern. Young waiters, okay, but inexperienced; they brought the first courses before the appetizers, the wine arrived a quarter of an hour after the glasses, with the meal almost over. The gluten free option is appreciated, however there is a lack of vegan options (as a lactose intolerant I found milk and derivatives in almost all the fish-based dishes). Pleasant environment, in a basement room inside a historic building, dominated by an imposing vault. Average prices, but decidedly high considering the service. Poor wine list, with a poor choice of Ligurian wines, of which only one red can be ordered by the glass and this was absolutely not worth the price.

Maddalena Spelta

Friendly staff and excellent quality products to indulge in a gluten-free treat in complete safety... both sweet and savory! Highly recommended!

Paola Paruscio

Very good food, also with gluten-free opinions, fresh fish, appetizer served while waiting, very good even if gluten-free. Attentive and kind staff

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.

Eniko Balogh

Very good fresh gluten free products they prepare on order.

Matilda Bernardoni

I went to this Focacceria with some friends and we left really satisfied. Very beautiful and refined location. Very welcoming and pleasant environment and staff. Varied and satisfying fixed menus. Honest prices for the quality and quantity. Very attentive to gluten-free (possibility of eating a delicious focaccia made by them and amazing desserts). What can I say, a place to which we will certainly more than willingly return.

Gregg Kennedy

Small spot with good gluten free pasta. Loved their fantasia al mare- perfect for two people to share. They had a packaged sliced bread option which was nice to dip in the oil.

Isabella Brunetto

Excellent ice cream, all gluten free

Giringiro travel & hiking blog

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

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!

Corrado Durante

Beautiful food for celiacs/gluten intolerants right in the center on a lively little square with a bench where you can eat the excellent focaccia on the spot. The lady behind the counter is very courteous and helpful.

Nadiya Vasylyshyn

There is a gluten-free kitchen. They cook very tasty, there is parking for customers. The staff is very friendly. I recommend

Mariella Roveglia

I got the gluten-free Sicilian cannoli. Excellent.

Maura Rossi

Historic pastry shop, the pastry chef is always experimenting with new recipes and is always happy to please his customers. I've been going to the pastry shop for about seven years, ever since I was diagnosed with celiac disease, because the gluten-free desserts are really good. I love pastry chef Roberto's desserts and even my partner who is not celiac eats them with pleasure.

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!

Domenica Muscatiello

I found myself spending a day on holiday and while enjoying a good ice cream I discovered the S. PIETRO ice cream shop where I was struck by the courtesy, attention and kindness with which Mrs Simona served me, moreover I had problems of gluten I found a vast assortment, excellent ice cream, "true" artisanal. I recommend it to anyone passing through Diano Marina, a must.

Emma van de Wetering

Excellent gelato and lovely to have the option of a gluten free cone.