Nut-Free Italy Top Picks

Hi! I’m Emma, and I recently traveled to Italy for vacation and my first trip to Europe. I visited Florence, Venice, Rome, and Positano and found many safe places to eat while managing a peanut and tree nut allergy. Some of my favorite places to eat were I’Tuscani, where I got Florentine steak, and Ohimà, where I got pizza and lamb chops. I used Spokin to plan all the restaurants we wanted to make reservations at prior to the trip. I also used Spokin during the trip when we needed to make a quick change of plans. Follow me on the Spokin app @emmad28 to see my 123 reviews and on Instagram @emmaneedsanepipen!

Rome | Venice | Florence | San Casciano Val di Pesa| Ravello | Positano

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Rome

Mammò Trastevere

Mammò Trastevere

Location: Rome, Italy

“They understood English very well, the menu was completely labeled, and I saw the host make a note after I told her about allergies”

Oro Bistrot

Oro Bistrot

Location: Rome, Italy

“I came for a drink, showed them my translation card, and they double-checked all of the snacks for apretivo, but I could only have the olives.”

That's Amore Restaurant

That’s Amore Restaurant

Location: Rome, Italy

“The menu was marked, but it was labeled “fruits in hard shells” for nuts. waiter took the time to completely read my translation card and let me know that he understood”

La Soffitta Renovatio

La Soffitta Renovatio

Location: Rome, Italy

“The Waiter asked about any allergens before we ordered, and I heard them doing the same for other tables. The menu was fully marked!”

Dar Poeta

Dar Poeta

Location: Rome, Italy

“The menu is marked completely; the waitress read my translation card and let me know that I would be all good. She came back to reread the translation card & let me know she could not guarantee no “small amounts” as the card says. I still decided to get pizza since there were few with nuts on it and Xolair protection!”

TUDAY CONAD

TUDAY CONAD

Location: Rome, Italy

“Pretty big grocery store with lots of packaged options!!”

Venice

Gelateria Gallonetto

Gelateria Gallonetto

Venice, Italy

Location: “I came here twice; the first time I think I got a worker that was new because she had to ask someone else which flavors were okay for me. When she started scooping it was with the same spoon and container, but when I asked for a new scoop, the other worker reminded her, and they followed the procedure of a new scoop & new tub of ice cream. The second time we came back, the worker did that without asking. The flavors safe were latte, tiramisu, yogurt, strawberry, mango & lemon”

Antico Martini

Antico Martini

Location: Venice, Italy

“The waiter took my translation card to make sure; when he brought it back, he said everything was okay. When someone brought out bread, they brought a separate one for me and my fiance, so it was confirming they understood!”

Gio's

Gio’s

Location: Venice, Italy

“The waiter took my translation card & held on to it for the meal; when they brought stuff out, they noted that mine was different than my boyfriend’s because of my allergy. Not allergy related but was pretty pricey for very small portions and had a minimum of 2 dishes per person”

La Piazza

La Piazza

Location: Venice, Italy

“The menu is completely marked (although I noticed something with pine nuts that was not) & waiter knew after handling my translation card everything was okay! We ate here twice because it was so close to our Airbnb and had the same experience both times”

Florence

Pino's Sandwiches - Salumeria Verdi

Pino’s Sandwiches – Salumeria Verdi

Location: Florence, Italy

“They has a sign that said allergies; Pino himself was very aware and knew as soon as I showed my card. The whole rest of the line knew & I saw them clean the panini press for my sandwich, menu is labeled”

Le Vespe Cafè

Location: Florence, Italy

“The menu was not marked, but there were minimal nuts on the menu; the menu had Italian and English. The Waitress was very understanding and let me know there may small amounts of cross-contamination, but she will make sure to tell them, and it will be fine”

I'Tuscani

I’Tuscani

Location: Florence, Italy

“The menu online and menu in person are different; the menu they give u with a QR code does not have allergens, but the waitress took my translation card to the back to make sure. The steak and roasted potatoes were safe, but the French fries were not (I am assuming peanut oil).”

The Florence Rooftop (360 Florence Experiences)

The Florence Rooftop (360 Florence Experiences)

Location: Florence, Italy

“I emailed them before the cooking class, and they let me know there were no nuts involved in the cooking class!!! They were willing to accommodate other allergies according to their website, and the chef asked before we started any cooking.”

San Casciano Val di Pesa

Antinori nel Chianti Classico

Antinori nel Chianti Classico

Location: San Casciano Val di Pesa, Italy

“The wine tasting came with a side cracker; I didn’t ask about ingredients and just didn’t have the cracker because the tasting was short. Restaurant Upstairs was phenomenal!! The menu was marked, the waiter was very understanding of nuts and said everything was good. My dish came out with pesto (and I didn’t realize it had it since the menu was not marked for nuts at all), but we double-checked, and it was made with pumpkin seeds”

Ravello

Chic & Fabulous

Chic & Fabulous

Location: Ravello, Italy

“We rented the self-driving boat out of Positano, but they have the other options along the Amalfi Coast including Sorrento, Positano, or Amalfi.”

Positano

Pupetto Beach Club Positano

Pupetto Beach Club Positano

Location: Positano, Italy

“The menu was fully marked; not much with nuts that I couldn’t have. They brought out the coffee sprinkled with cocoa, and when I asked about it, they offered to remake it just to make sure! The food was also amazing”

Il Tridente Positano

Il Tridente Positano

Location: Positano, Italy

“The menu was fully marked; they were very understanding of my translation card and said everything was good.”

Arienzo Beach Club Positano

Arienzo Beach Club Positano

Location: Positano, Italy

“The menu was marked; all of the fried food said nuts, so I am guessing peanut oil or cross-contact with the breading. Not as many options, but still a few to choose from. The waitress went and made sure everything we picked was good. I also heard another server on the beach asking a group if they had any allergies”

Ohimà Restaurant

Ohimà Restaurant

Location: Positano, Italy

“The menu was fully marked; the waiter was confident & said no pizza has nuts, and he would make sure pasta would be okay. He said he was not going to serve bread just in case of cross-contact”

Terrazza Celè

Terrazza Celè

Location: Positano, Italy

“The menu was not marked, but there was a note at the end of the menu to let them know about allergies. I had it on my reservation, so they were already aware, but the waiter still knew and said they would be good. A different server did bring out a bread platter, and when I asked, they said that one had nuts. The original waiter took it away and brought it back without that bread. I wasn’t sure if it was the same platter or not, so I still avoided it, but rest of the food was really good”

Ristorante Don Giovanni

Ristorante Don Giovanni

Location: Positano, Italy

“I asked about allergies and intolerances as soon as we sat down. When I showed my translation card, he said: “Oh, it’s just nuts; we got it!” The menu was marked”

Palatone Grocery

Palatone Grocery

Location: Positano, Italy

“They had a section for packaged lunch meat, cheese & bread to make sandwiches!”

Delicatessen S.N.C.

Delicatessen S.N.C.

Location: Positano, Italy

“They had a section for packaged lunch meat, cheese & bread to make sandwiches!”

Medusa Suite in Positano

Medusa Suite in Positano

Location: Positano, Italy

“They had a fridge, full kitchen, and a dishwasher. Super clean and nice place to stay!!”

Ryanair

“As soon as I told them, they made an announcement to please not eat nuts and that they would not be serving nuts; no preboard option, though”

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