How To Eat Gluten-Free in Italy


Ciao Reader,

We know a lot of you are heading to Italy this summer—and if you’re eating gluten-free, you might be wondering: Will I survive in the land of pizza, pasta, and gelato?

The short answer? Yes! Italy is more accommodating than you might think. Since our founder Aida has celiac and our team member Rachel’s son has a wheat allergy, we’ve had plenty of practice finding delicious, safe options. We've rounded up our tips on how to navigate the stores, shared some key phrases, and even included a few gluten-free restaurants to have on your radar.

👉 Read our new guide to eating gluten-free in Italy here

We know that traveling with dietary restrictions can be tricky. That’s why we’re here to help—not just with gluten-free eats, but also any other dietary needs or special requests you might have.

P.S. Do you have other travel questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Just reply to this email and let us know!

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