Gluten Free Guide to Cinque Terre, Italy (Cinque Terre Senza Glutine) + La Spezia

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Gluten Free Guide to Cinque Terre, Italy (Cinque Terre Senza Glutine) + La Spezia

Ah Cinque Terre, one of these most sought-after Italian destinations today. There really is nothing like drinking a spritz along the Italian Riviera, am I right?☀️🥂🇮🇹 Though Cinque Terre is notoriously challenging for celiac safe options, I was determined to scope out the situation and I've come back with intel 🤓 All curated by The Celiac in Italy, this guide includes... 📍 A pin of the best grocery store in each of the five towns and La Spezia so you never find yourself without a back-up plan ⭐️ 4 recommendations in La Spezia ⭐️ 1 recommendation in Riomaggiore ⭐️ 4 recommendations in Manarola ⭐️ 1 recommendation in Vernazza ⭐️ 1 recommendation in Monterosso al Mare ⭐️ 1 recommendation in Portovenere The guide does not currently include a rec in Corniglia.

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So you're going to Cinque Terre...yay! I'm so excited for you! It is such a beautiful area of the country and well worth a visit.

If you can believe it, it took me 4 years of living in Italy to make it to Cinque Terre! I know...crazy! I really held off because of the negativity I'd heard from my Italian friends about the amount of tourism and the lack of GF options. But, as The Celiac in Italy, I felt it my duty to scope out the situation and I'm happy to report that I was pleasantly surprised. I found more options than I was expecting and I was blown away by how beautiful and unique each of the towns are.

Also, in full transparency, I had to have more conversations with people about cross-contact than any other place in Italy. I have a hypothesis: First, there aren't any AiC certified spots in Cinque Terre (apart from a gelateria) so there isn't the presence of a governing body to standardize the cross-contact procedures. I think we forget just how remote the towns actually are and the fact that they're surrounded by a national park. But more importantly, the amount of tourism (especially from America) has definitely influenced the way cross-contact is managed. I suspect that restaurants are accustomed now to getting diners who are GF by choice (as is common in the States) so they haven't needed to exercise their cross-contact skills much.

All of this said, Cinque Terre is a wonderful place to visit and you are not, by any means, going to starve. I want to equip you with the skills and knowledge to go into the experience with optimism along with a healthy level of skepticism so you’re sure to stay safe while dining here.

Keep reading to hear about my fav spots and top tips!

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4.3 (3 Ratings & Reviews)

"I haven’t used the guide yet!"

Halle Torockio

Apr 2024

"Love this guide and that the creator is realistic with gluten free expectations in the area, providing backup options as well when needed. I feel now feel equipped, educated and confident to travel to..."

Kristin Varela

Apr 2024

"This guide for the most part was pretty helpful, but I did get really sick at one of the restaurants listed during my vacation which was a bummer :("

Lauren Pennington-Nikolai

Oct 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Catalin

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Piacere (nice to meet you)! I’m Catalin, an American 🇺🇸 expat in Florence, Italy 🇮🇹 And, a proud celiac 💚 You may also know me as The Celiac in Italy on Instagram! Since moving to Italy during the pandemic, my passion for Italian food and culture has continued to grow. Now, I offer pre-curated travel guides for cities around Italy, 1-to-1 travel consultations, custom itineraries, and curated recommendations. All 100% celiac-safe. So you can explore Italy without the hassle of digging through tons of blog posts and Facebook groups to plan your trip. More about me & my services… ➡️Armed with years of first-hand experience, I know the Italian celiac scene like the back of my hand🇮🇹Plus, I live here! My recommendations are always up-to-date🤓 ➡️I'm a native English speaker who speaks fluent Italian. There's no language barrier on our end and I can seamlessly facilitate communication with restaurants. Feeling unsure about cross-contact procedures? I’m more than willing to send Italian emails on your behalf🤗 ➡️I have personal relationships with the chefs of many gluten free restaurants nationwide. I can get you reservations just by sending a text📲 ➡️My degree is in medical anthropology and I wrote my thesis about the impact of culture on the quality of life for celiacs. Not only have I been living with celiac disease for many years, but I've also studied the social aspect of our condition inside and out🤓 ➡️On top of celiac disease I have a wheat allergy and a plethora of other conditions. Helping you navigate multiple intolerances is not a problem!💕 Let’s plan your gluten-free Italian adventure!🇮🇹 📲 @celiacinitaly 💻 www.celiacinitaly.com 💌 catalin@celiacinitaly.com Your celiac-safe Italian experience awaits❤️

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Digital Map

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18 hand-picked places with notes from the creator

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DESTINATION(S) COVERED

Cinque Terre, SP, Italy

Corniglia, SP, Italy

Riomaggiore, SP, Italy

Manarola, SP, Italy

Vernazza, SP, Italy

La Spezia, SP, Italy

Monterosso al Mare, SP, Italy

Portovenere, SP, Italy

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Gluten-free / Celiac

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