DAY 1
Hotel: NH Collection Roma Fori Imperiali
“The hotel staff were friendly and welcoming. The hotel offers an à la carte breakfast and has a restaurant on site. We didn’t have a chance to eat at the hotel during our stay, but they offer gluten-free options according to their website. The hotel also has a rooftop bar with incredible views overlooking the Roman ruins, which is perfect for happy hour! There is also a mini-fridge in the hotel rooms if you want to store drinks and snacks.”
Lunch: Pizza in Trevi
“We ate here for lunch several times while touring Rome and loved it every time! It’s in a prime location right around the corner from the Trevi Fountain. We went right when they opened for lunch and we didn’t have to wait for a table, but I would imagine it gets busier for dinner. The staff were so welcoming and accommodating to my gluten-free needs, which they took very seriously. This restaurant is accredited by the Italian Celiac Association, and I felt very safe eating here even though they also serve gluten-containing food. Upon arrival, they switched out my placemat to indicate I was gluten-free, provided utensils that were wrapped separately and gave me a different color water glass. They were careful to avoid cross-contact with my meal and even prepared the gluten-free pizzas in a separate kitchen! The pizzas tasted delicious and the pizza crust was so light and fluffy”
Dinner: Pantha Rei
“We loved dining at this accommodating restaurant tucked away in a cute alley right around the corner from the Pantheon. They had both indoor and outdoor seating and we opted to sit outside for the ambience. This restaurant is certified by the Italian Celiac Association (AIC), and I felt very safe eating here. They even placed a gold bottle on the table that was labeled “senza glutine” (translation: gluten free) to indicate a guest requires a gluten-free meal. The appetizers, pasta, and gnocchi were all delicious!”
Dessert: Gelato g Italiano
“Dedicated gluten free gelato shop! Everything is 100% gluten-free, including the cones and wafers. Such a delicious treat!”
Sightseeing: Piazza Navona and Campo dei Fiori
Sightseeing: Pantheon
Sightseeing: Trevi Fountain
DAY 2
Lunch: Celiachiamo Lab
“This is a 100% gluten-free grocery store with fresh baked goods and other food items, including delicious sandwiches. Literally a celiac’s dream! Everything was so good! We stopped in here for lunch and a treat. We ended up coming back later that day to stock up on some fresh items for breakfast and purchase some dry pasta and gnocchi to take back to the U.S.”
Dinner: Risotteria Melotti Roma
“I was so excited to eat here because the entire menu is 100% gluten-free! The risotto was delicious and there were so many unique flavors to choose from!”
Dessert: GROM
“Dedicated gluten-free gelato shop! Everything is 100% gluten-free, including the cones! The gelato was delicious and had more of a silky/creamy consistency than other types of gelato, which I really enjoyed. We came here many times throughout our trip for a snack or dessert!”
Sightseeing: Vatican and St. Peter’s Square
Sightseeing: Castel Sant’Angelo
DAY 3
Dinner: La Mela D’oro
“There wasn’t a separate gluten-free menu but the restaurant was definitely able to safely accommodate my gluten-free needs. The servers were very educated and able to tell me what was safe for me to eat on the menu. We ordered a couple of tasty appetizers to share and I got a gluten-free pasta dish. It’s located in a cute neighborhood, and we dined in the outdoor area of the restaurant.”
Dessert: Fatamorgana Gelato in Trastevere
“Dedicated gluten-free gelato shop! Everything is 100% gluten-free, including the cones. They offer some very unique flavors too!”
Sightseeing: Spanish Steps
Sightseeing: Colosseum + Roman Forum + Palatine Hill
Sightseeing: Spa and Roman bathhouse at QC Termeroma
DAY 4
Hotel: Hotel Villa Franca Positano
“We enjoyed a delicious breakfast with a view that included plenty of fresh gluten-free options made to order, as well as gluten-free packaged breads and treats. We also dined at the hotel’s Michelin-star restaurant Li Galli for dinner and had a great experience.”
Dinner: Li Galli
“The staff made us feel very welcomed and were able to prepare a flavorful gluten-free meal.”
Sightseeing: Train from Rome to Naples
Sightseeing: Ferry from Naples to Positano
DAY 5
Lunch: Da Vincenzo
“We came here for lunch and dinner several times during our stay and had an amazing experience each time! We dined here so often that the friendly staff recognized us every time we came in! There were many gluten-free options to choose from, and everything was incredible and flavorful. They also provide gluten-free packaged bread slices at the start of each meal. It does get pretty busy and we had to wait for a table a couple of times, but it was worth the wait!”
Sightseeing: Walking around and enjoying the views of Positano
Sightseeing: Private sunset cruise
DAY 6
Lunch: Ristorante La Caravella
“Incredible gluten-free tasting menu at a Michelin-star restaurant! I truly enjoyed the perfect flavor combination of each unique dish. The staff was so attentive and accommodating!”
Sightseeing: Amalfi Coast vintage car tour and photoshoot
Sightseeing: La Scogliera Positano beach club
DAY 7
Lunch: Da Vincenzo
“We came here for lunch and dinner several times during our stay and had an amazing experience each time! We dined here so often that the friendly staff recognized us every time we came in! There were many gluten-free options to choose from, and everything was incredible and flavorful. They also provide gluten-free packaged bread slices at the start of each meal. It does get pretty busy and we had to wait for a table a couple of times, but it was worth the wait!”
Sightseeing: Boat tour of Amalfi Coast
Sightseeing: Music On the Rocks night club
DAY 8
Hotel: Grand Hotel Cocumella
“There were gluten-free packaged breads and breakfast items available. The staff was helpful and able to prepare safe and delicious gluten-free meals for lunch and dinner. We ate lunch at the hotel’s L’Agrumeto, which was in a beautiful garden overlooking the pool. I had gluten-free pasta and a delicious salad made with ingredients from their garden. They also provided packaged gluten-free bread slices. We dined at Restaurant Scintilla for dinner and the food and ambience was wonderful!”
Breakfast: Hotel Villa Franca Positano Restaurant
“There were gluten-free packaged breads and breakfast items available.”
Lunch: Alleria Pizzeria Newpolitana
“We really enjoyed the gluten-free pizza here! Great flavor and fluffy crust! They even won an award for their gluten-free pizza and showed us the trophy when they served us our pizzas.”
Dinner: Blu Water
“We ate here twice on our trip and loved it! The food was delicious, gluten-free items were marked on the menu, and they even have a separate kitchen for gluten-free items! The staff was very attentive and understanding.”
Sightseeing: Tour of Pompeii
DAY 9
Lunch: Pizzeria Longano
“I enjoyed delicious gluten-free pasta prepared in a separate kitchen area! They also provided packaged Schar bread slices, which were tasty. The staff was attentive and helpful!”
Dinner: Scintilla at Grand Hotel Cocumella
“Food and ambience was wonderful!”
Sightseeing: Day trip with boat tour around Capri
Sightseeing: Giardini di Augusto
DAY 10
Lunch: L’Agrumeto at Grand Hotel Cocumella
“In a beautiful garden overlooking the pool. I had gluten-free pasta and a delicious salad made with ingredients from their garden. They also provided packaged gluten-free bread slices.”
Dinner: Blu Water
DAY 11
Hotel: Sina Centurion Palace
“This hotel is beautiful and located right on the Grand Canal! We ate here once for breakfast and grabbed to-go items for a quick breakfast on the other days. There were packaged gluten-free breads and breakfast items available, as well as yogurt, fruit, and mini to-go jars of Nutella.”
Breakfast: Grand Hotel Cocumella
Dinner: Vecia Cavana
“We enjoyed a delicious dinner here! There were so many gluten-free options and the restaurant is certified by the Italian Celiac Association (AIC), so I felt very safe eating here. The staff was helpful, friendly, and very attentive to my gluten-free needs. They even provided complimentary gluten-free packaged cookies, fresh cherries, and limoncello shots for dessert!”
Sightseeing: Rialto Bridge
DAY 12
Breakfast: Sina Centurion Palace
Dinner: Al Giardinetto da Severino
“We ate here a couple of times for lunch and dinner and loved it! The food is so fresh and delicious! There was a separate gluten-free menu, and the restaurant is certified by the Italian Celiac Association (AIC), so I felt very safe eating here. The staff was professional, friendly, and very attentive to my gluten-free needs.”
Dessert: GROM
“Dedicated gluten-free gelato shop! Everything is 100% gluten-free, including the cones! The gelato was delicious and more of a silky/creamy consistency than other types of gelato, which I really enjoyed. We came here many times throughout our trip for a snack or dessert!”
Sightseeing: Piazza San Marco, St. Mark’s Campanile, St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace
Sightseeing: Bridge of Sighs
Sightseeing: Libreria Acqua Alta
DAY 13
Breakfast: Sina Centurion Palace
Dinner: Al Giardinetto da Severino
“We ate here a couple of times for lunch and dinner and loved it! The food is so fresh and delicious! There was a separate gluten-free menu, and the restaurant is certified by the Italian Celiac Association (AIC), so I felt very safe eating here. The staff was professional, friendly, and very attentive to my gluten-free needs.”
Dessert: GROM
“Dedicated gluten-free gelato shop! Everything is 100% gluten-free, including the cones! The gelato was delicious and more of a silky/creamy consistency than other types of gelato, which I really enjoyed. We came here many times throughout our trip for a snack or dessert!”
Sightseeing: T Fondaco Rooftop Terrace
Sightseeing: Self-guided tour of Teatro La Fenice
