Top 50 Gluten-Free Italian Havens to Explore Across Portugal

Andreia Pusich Amaral

Delicious gluten free options. Just make sure to the waiter about being gluten free

Maria Miller

Nice staff and great atmosphere! However, the food felt very overpriced and the quality was less than what we expected. There are a lot of options for those who are gluten free and with dietary restrictions, though!

Kate Nunes

Great little spot, very helpful waiter. They assured us that there was a seperate prep area, oven and ingredients. My coeliac daughter said it was delicious 😁

André Cavalcante de Araújo

🍝 Gluten-Friendly Italian Restaurant Our waiter, Michael, was incredibly friendly and made us feel right at home. He was knowledgeable about gluten-free options and ensured a safe, delicious meal. Service with a smile that made the evening even more enjoyable!

Laura

A great pizzeria, with super friendly service from the very first moment. David, the owner, is charming and makes you feel at home. If you have celiac disease or an egg allergy, this is an ideal place: they have many gluten-free and egg-free options that are safe and delicious.

Andreia Pusich Amaral

Certified 100% gluten free and delicious

mhk97

Great restaurant with many gluten free options

Danna Parra

My boyfriends is allergic to gluten and the amount of gluten free food they had is amazing. Our server was very nice, it was a nice peaceful atmosphere

Nassar Dodo

Very pleasant atmosphere. Fast and friendly staff. Me and my partner had the gluten free pizza, really nice and fresh. To top it up there had gluten free tiramisu which was delicious.

Casper g Ruud

A good pizza place to eat staff was nice and fast. Good seating place and not too crowded, have good options for glutenfri and vegan options, all of their food could be done whit glutenfri options. Would recommend eating her if you want to try something new, pizza, or some of their other options

Natalia Guío de Torres

The food was delicious and the gluten-free pizza was very tasty, but the waiter was super-shy, it was quite embarrassing to see him looking at the women, nothing professional on his part, a shame.

Suzanne Loureiro

Amazing service at 4pm between two services because it took me forever to find a Celiac safe place. It was perfect!

Jasmin

A great Italian restaurant! We had to wait a while for a table to open, but it was definitely worth it. The food was delicious, the wait was reasonable, and the service was very friendly. We had pasta with pesto and gluten-free risotto with pear. All pasta dishes and risottos were also available in gluten-free versions. We really enjoyed it and would gladly come back :)

Jaroslaw Majchrzycki

Nice location of the restaurant next to the market in Olhão, nice staff (most of them do not speak English, but the menu is available in several languages ​​and online). The heavy traffic of cars on the street was a bit disturbing when choosing a place in the garden outside. Food good, gluten free pizza correct. Nice time at lunch. A big plus for a conscious gluten-free option.

kevin bodurian

great gluten free pasta, ice cream and service!

Paulina Kasongo

I emailed them about my allergies and about cross contamination and they emailed back " Hi! Cross contamination may occur, so we cannot guarantee it’s safe"

Ophélie Caron Sofio

I was served by Gustavo and was very satisfied. Being celiac, I ordered fresh gluten-free pasta, which I enjoyed in complete safety. I would return many times if I had the chance. Very delicious!

Isaak

We had a delicious meal at Portaliano. The restaurant is able to adapt a number of dishes to fit a gluten-free dish. The menu is surprising and diverse and the dishes look good. As a starter we had the focaccia and grilled mushrooms with asparagus. Our main course consisted of risotto with duck and cod with potatoes. The only criticism was that the cod was probably overcooked, making it very tough.

Pam Penner

They had 3 gluten free pasta choices (penne, spaghetti and fusilli) combined with any of the sauces. We had bolognese and boar ragu. Delicious!! Olives and cheese were amazing too. Real Italian. My only frustration was that we told them we were gluten free and they brought us bread with the olives and cheese appetizer. We asked three times if it was gluten free and were reassured it was. The third time the server said no it wasn’t. My husband had already eaten some of it. I’d be very cautious if you are celiac.

Moritz Morgner

The service was attentive and appreciative. I would definitely visit the restaurant again. The selection for vegans and those on a gluten-free diet is good.

Angela Finnerty

I had the absolute pleasure of dining at Ricardos pizzeria, and I can’t say enough good things about it! The staff were warm and welcoming and the food was absolutely delicious. One of our party is a coeliac and there was a great variety of dishes to choose from, which is sometimes difficult to find. And the tiramisu is to die for ! Couldn’t recommend this place enough and we will be back!

Maria Mansilha

Delicious food and nice atmosphere. Gluten free menu available and very good too! Highly recommend.

Ana Rita Oliveira

EN: I had lunch at Aqarina yesterday and, although the atmosphere was pleasant and the food (gluten-free pasta with truffle cream) tasted good, the experience ended up going very badly. I clearly informed the staff that I have celiac disease and was told that the gluten-free pasta was cooked separately. However, I spent the rest of the day with diarrhea and still feel unwell today, with symptoms typical of gluten contamination. This shows a clear lack of care when it comes to customers with dietary restrictions. Being celiac is not a choice — it’s a serious medical condition that requires strict handling of food. I sincerely hope the restaurant takes this seriously and improves its procedures, so others don’t have to go through the same experience. PT: I had lunch at Aqarina yesterday and, despite the pleasant atmosphere and tasty food (gluten-free pasta with truffle cream), the experience ended up going very wrong. I specifically informed them that I have celiac disease and was told that the gluten-free pasta was cooked separately. However, I spent the rest of the day with diarrhea and today I continue to feel unwell, with typical symptoms of gluten contamination. This demonstrates a clear lack of care for customers' dietary restrictions. Being celiac is not a choice — it is a health condition that requires strict food preparation. I sincerely hope that the restaurant takes these situations seriously and improves its procedures so that other people do not have to go through the same.

Lydia Sugden

Delicious puttanesca and gluten free pasta too - helpful and friendly service from everyone.

kalina g

kleine Portion aber sehr lecker, die glutenfreien Nudeln werden separat gekocht

Barbara Simpson

We went tonight with our coeliac child. We were assured her choices were gluten free. They were not. She was vomiting within 30 minutes of taking the food. We will never go again. The staff did not care. We ordered the bill before we completed our plates. They did not even question why we did not want desert and were leaving early. Very disappointing to say the least. Do not go if you are gluten intolerant or allergic.

Miri

Located on the beachfront, you might initially think the price is a bit high, but it's not. The pizza I chose was around €17, but most were between €13 and €15, and honestly, considering the size and how delicious it was, it's a pretty good price. The pasta was spectacular, with a good amount of seafood. The ice cream was delicious, too. A mention of their extensive menu and vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and lactose-free options.

Jessica Sousa-Griffiths

We visit Alvor every year and we always eat here at least once. Unfortunately they don't have the vegan options marked on the menu, but the owners and staff are very friendly and helpful. They now offer vegan cheese for pizzas or you can have without cheese. Their pasta is fresh so contains egg but they do have a gluten free pasta available which is vegan. I had the vegan pasta with the tomato and vegetables to take away which is nice. When we ate in I had a make your own pizza with vegan cheese which was so good, not too much vegan cheese used so it didn't get oily and soggy like some pizzas do. We ate with a toddler and they provided a kids pizza too. Its a very small restaurant so they don't have a highchair but a booster seat for small children. Highly recommended a family favourite.

Elias Langenegger

Very great redtaurant with super friendly staff and a super great offer of gluten-free food (also dessert) it was a great stay. Many many thanks

alejandra mosi

I can only speak for the ice cream parlor. Not only do they offer incredible quality, their prices match the quantity. Generous ice creams, they don't skimp, we love it! Plenty, you'll be satisfied. The service is 10/10, kindness, friendliness, and respect. The cleanliness, space, and comfort are immediately apparent. Of all the shops in Praia Rocha, we became customers of this one in particular because we're a family of five, and spending the money on a treat, on a trip to Cletonia Helados, makes it worth every penny. They also have lactose-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free ice cream. And something very special: THEY HAVE DULCE DE LECHE!!

julia w

Delicious gluten-free pizza! Extremely nice and attentive service!

CORREIA Sylvie

Excellent pizzas! Very light and tasty - There are 3 choices of pasta: romana, Neapolitan and gluten-free. Mini calzones for a super light and airy dessert! Very reasonable prices There are also large 1m pizzas - Go for it ! It’s delicious! In my top 3 of the best pizzerias

Nikki Caterina

One of the best gluten free pizzas I've ever had! A must have, absolutely delicious and great service!

Nassar Dodo

Went there with my fiancé for lunch. We got sat, and 10 minutes later we finally got our menu. Asked for tissues 3 times and still was ignored. At least the they got the pasta gluten free and right.

Edward Kerfoot

Good gluten free and had football on

Ilaria Laterza

Top choice for celiacs!

ANGi Hansen

The gluten free fresh homemade pasta was amazing. They assured me they followed all precautions to avoid cross contamination. My husband had a Vienna pizza which he said was good. This is a great place for families. The kids can run around on the patio when they’re finished eating while the parents linger and visit at the table. The owner was so kind. I saw him giving all the kids little lollipops when they finished eating. It was a very nice experience.

Andrea Lippe

Best gluten free pizza I've ever eaten! It's also nice to sit on, but for us it just felt a little tight. Service very friendly, fast and competent.

Tara Burchett

My favorite restaurant in Albufeira! Great menu, tasty food (even catered to my gluten allergy) and even better service thanks to Ash ☺️ Will definitely be coming back

Guilherme Coelho

Top-quality Italian on Alameda dos Oceanos Calm atmosphere, modern and simple decor Several gluten-free options, phenomenal and tasty prosciutto pizza and surprisingly good pumpkin and vegetable pizza Highlight the ossobuco croquettes, which melt on your fork, very good 👏👏!

Gluten Free Traveller

Has gluten free pasta here for a couple euros extra. Tasted great with nice big portions! Excellent location with good views of the waterfront.

Orlane Vallais

A place I will definitely return to. Coming for a birthday dinner, my choice was for this restaurant given these superb reviews! And I was not disappointed. You will be welcomed in this small restaurant with typical Italian food with service worthy of a starred restaurant. Remember to book because their reputation is well established and therefore it is complicated to be able to sit down without prior reservation. And I had the joy of discovering that they had gluten-free options (and they are the best I have eaten!), they also have plenty of lactose-free options for our intolerant friends. Carbonara like in Italy, a pistachio tiramisu to hell, quality service and a lovely team! Thanks again to them for this welcome and this service which allowed us to end our trip to Portugal on a delicious note!

Jemma Porter

Great location and they have really good gluten free pizza bases (for an extra fee). Tasty fresh food and nice reasonably priced cocktails in a great location with lovely atmosphere.

Kirsty Abbott

Friendly staff and pretty good gluten free pizza!

ly takai

not an area i usually go to, but this was such a great find. the specialty coffee is simply amazing. they have a few options of toast, cakes, and small dishes, everything we tried was amazing. i was especially happy to see gluten-free options, which is still rare in europe. some dishes are already designed to be gluten-free, not just adapted. definitely a great spot for anyone living nearby and looking for a calm café to work from. the playlist is great, the service too.

Pablo Costa

Best ice cream I've ever had, gluten free

Stef Vermeulen

Super tasty food from starter cheese and meat platter, main course pasta, to dessert. All super tasty. There was also gluten-free pasta.

Barbara Sanchez

They have gluten-free pizzas! It would be nice if they advertised them more! We found out by chance, so we stopped by and asked. The menu outside didn't mention it, but they later gave us one that did (+3€ extra). The pizza was a bit pricey, but it's always good to have options.

Sara Rodrigues

Very cute space with views of the Douro River. Friendly and fast service. The pizza is very good and has gluten-free dough options.

Misnamed Nomenclature

Gluten Free Pasta Dishes available