Europe: Gluten Free Bakeries & Restaurants

This post is inspired by my celiac cousin and me wanting to show the possibility of having an authentic and cultural experience in mainstream Europe. My means of mainstream is the stereotypical cities that Americans visit- Berlin, Brussels, Dublin, Helsinki, Lisbon, London, Madrid, Paris, Rome and Vienna (I know I missed a ton- want me to do a city, just comment below). 

​Berlin, Germany

Berlin, same as Brussels, isn’t a huge gluten-free haven. But, there are a few places that do offer gluten-free options.

• ​Cielo di Berlino      Monumentenstr. 31 10829 Berlin ​​
  
  • There GF pizza is made in their own separate pan and they use buckwheat flour. On Yelp, it seems to be highly recommended. 
• Suzette Pappelallee 15 10437 Berlin
  • ​Some reviews say they have the best GF products in Berlin. They mainly offer their own GF crepes and homemade cider. 
    
• BrewDog Ackerstr 29 10115 Berlin 
  • ​They offer gluten free beer on tap. If you’re a drinker and still want a night out, this will be a perfect place for you.
• Cupcakeladen Frankenstr 15 10781 Berlin 
  • ​They offer gluten free and dairy free cupcakes
    

​brussels, belgium

• L’atelier de Willy Boulevard Emile Jacqmain 118, 1000 Brussels 
  • Not 100% gluten free, but they have fantastic options to choose from. For dessert, you can have a delicious crème brulee a la vanilla and a variety of different meats- duck, beef or cod.
• I wont lie. I didn’t really find any 100 percent gluten free restaurants or bakeries- so those with Celiac, Brussels might be a nice stop for sceneries, but they don’t have anything specific for places that will be completely safe. With that, I could be wrong and if anyone has recommendations, please comment.

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Dublin, Ireland

Dublin seems to offer many restaurants that have gluten-free options, but nothing that is completely gluten-free. Dublin just bring extra snacks and foods with you or go to the local grocery stores. You should be able to get salads, granola bars, etc.

• Opium 26 Wexford Street Dublin Dublin 2
  • ​Thai
• The Farm Restaurant 3 Dawson Street Dublin Dublin 2 D
  • ​They primarily use organic and free range products. They have several gluten free products ranging from a Spanish omlette to a farm irish fish pie. 

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Helsinki, finland 

I have hear Finland is a gluten-free friendly place to visit and it seemed that way researching restaurants online. In Finland, restaurants label their dietary restrictions to let people know what they serve- vegan, lactose free, gluten-free, etc. I was curious and I researched why Finland is soo welcoming of labeling certain foods. I guess their health system makes it easy to be checked for a food allergy and if you do, they actually compensate you for that specific diet (I sometimes wished I lived in Finland or Norway). 
 

• Sandro Kollia Kolmas Iinja 17, Helsinki 00530 
• Kotipizza Mariankatu 10, Helsinki 00170, Finland
  • This places offers delicious gluten-free pizza. 
• Gluto Street Food
  • So they didn’t get the best reviews and seems a bit pricy, but they are 100% gluten free. There is no risk if you have celiac disease.
• Café Smorrebrod Cygnaeuksenkatu 5, Helsinki 00100, Finland
• Keliapuoti Gluten-free Bakery

Lisbon, Portugal

 Lisbon is limited with celiac or gluten intolerance restaurants. The main two I found are listed below:

• TelePizza Avenida Dom Joao II 23 Loja 1., Lisbon 1990-097, Portugal
  • offers gluten free pizzas that are separated by glutenous pizzas
• La Trattoria Rua Artilharia 1 79 | Lisboa, Lisbon 1250-038, Portugal
  • offers gluten-free pizza and other celiacs said they come out well for them

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LONDON

B Bakery
6-7 Chandos Place, Covent Garden, London WC2N 4HU
This bakery isn't completely gluten free, so if you do have celiac, always beware of cross contamination. I absolutely love B Bakery- it has such tasty pastries with such cute packaging. And good thing my gluten free and even vegan friends; they offer these awesome High Tea bus tours of London that includes the tour, sandwiches, tea and pastries. When booking the tour, they will offer you to choose: gluten free, vegetarian, traditional, vegan, etc. This would a great spot to stop off and enjoy a gluten free meal. To access this site, click here. 

Cookies and Scream
​130 Holloway Road Holloway, London N7 8JE
Cookies and Scream is a little bit off the path in London but its all worth it seeing it as a gluten-free and vegan bakery. So there is no worry or fuss about your allergies and the desserts are highly rated. So you are not missing out in any English goodies- especially their warm brownies. 

​Madrid, Spain

• Celiciosos several locations
  • 100% gluten free
• San Locura Calle General Oraa 49, 28006, Madrid
  • They offer 12 kinds of gluten free bread and several pastries and sweets
• La Tape Calle San Bernardo 88, 28004, Madrid
  • They offers 6 types of gluten-free bread to purchase. 
• Restaurante Lateral Calle Velázquez 57, 28001 Madrid, Spain
  • You will get gluten-free breadsticks and a good selection of gluten free products when you dine here. 
• Casa Mono Calle Tutor 37, 28008, Madrid
  • Has a specific menu that caters towards celiacs; highly recommended. 

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PARIS

Paris has many options for my gluten-free readers; so many that you can dine and get baked goods for several days.

• Noglu Epicerie 16 passage des Panoramas 75002 Paris France
  
  • ​everything is gluten free 
• My Free Kitchen 1 B rue Bleue, 75009 Paris
  • ​Completely gluten free and dairy free
    
• Helmut Newcake (sans gluten) 28 rue Vignon, 75009 Paris
  • ​A huge selection of gluten free pastries such as croissants, baguettes, etc. 
• Foucade 61 rue de Bretagne, 75003 Paris
  • ​Lactose and gluten free; a huge selection of gluten free pastries
    
• La Maison du sans Gluten 12, Rue d'Hauteville, 75000 Paris
  • ​Everything is gluten free
    

 
Tips: Always carry a card in their language to let your waiters know your condition.
https://www.davidlebovitz.com/glutenfree-eati/
 
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Rome, Italy

• Fanta Morgana Piazza Degli Zingari 5, 00184 Rome, Italy
  • ​All the gelato and ice cream are gluten-free
    
• Ristorante Il Viaggio Via Isonzo 14, 00198 Rome, Italy
  • They offer a gluten free menu
• Sans de Ble Gabriello Chiabrera 58c, 00145 Rome, Italy
  • 100% gluten free
• Mama Eats Street Food Borgo Pio 28 - 00193 Rome
  • 100% gluten free & offers fried food
• La Soffitta Renovatia Piazza del Risorgimento 46 A, 00192 Rome, Italy
  • cooks their gluten free pizza in a separate area so there is no cross contamination
  • highly recommended 
    
• Risotteria Melotti Roma Della Vetrina 12A/B - 00186 Rome
  • completely gluten-free; sells rice product items
• Fiumicino airport offers many gluten free options

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Vienna, austria

So I have never been to Vienna, but it seems to be a match made happen for those with celiac disease or gluten intolerance. They have a huge variety of gluten free options and it seems to be in the main district; so good news, you can visit them while your traveling the main tourist areas.

• Restaurants Lebenbauer Teinfaltstrasse 3 | Holiday 31.5., Vienna 1010, Austria
  • Affordable
  • Huge selection for vegetarians, gluten free
• Zum Wohl- Glutenfrei Essen Stumpergasse 61, 1060 Vienna · 1060 Vienna
  • 100% gluten free
  • Can still get the Austrian food experience
  • Will spend a bit more than restaurants lebenbauer
• I couldn’t find a completely gluten free bakery, but it seems the Joseph-Backerei Patisserie Bistro offers gluten free and soy free options.
• If I missed out on any restaurants, please visit this well-depth page on Vienna’s gluten free restaurants and bakeries. https://www.roadaffair.com/gluten-free-vienna/​

if you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to comment below 

​xo, Lisa