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Venice
Feb 9, 2011 19:21:51 GMT
Post by Silly Yak on Feb 9, 2011 19:21:51 GMT
Venice Posted by sam on GF board, 4/8/2003, 9:34 am, in reply to "Venice"
I recently visited Venice and found it extremely easy to eat.The Italians all understand about gluten free and most resturants are very amenable.In the hotel we stayed at I phoned and warned them in advance and they had rice cakes,corn crackers and a range of biscuits for me on the first day for breakfast.In the evening they had bought in a range of pasta especially.The key is to tell them in advance of explain clearly about 'glutano'
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Venice
Feb 9, 2011 19:27:52 GMT
Post by Silly Yak on Feb 9, 2011 19:27:52 GMT
Re: Italy Posted by Jill on 15/3/2004 on Gf board in reply to "Re: Italy"
I found no awareness in Venice. We rented an appartment so were fine but eating out was far from easy
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Venice
Feb 13, 2011 9:42:13 GMT
Post by Silly Yak on Feb 13, 2011 9:42:13 GMT
Monday, March 21, 2005
A trip to Venice Do not believe everything you are told. You can get Gluten Free food in Venice. Vegetarian is harder though.
We have justy made our second trip to Venice and had a great time. There is the usual gluten free foods available like meat, seafood and salad. There are the italian specialities of proscuitto and polenta but polenta is usually served with squiggly things from the lagoon as well as omlette and risotto.
Here is how you get gluten free pasta in a restaurant. Go to one of the supermarkets in Venice. Yes, there are supermarkets in Venice; people do live there, unlike the advice we heard given to someone on the bus from Treviso. There is a Co-op at Piazza le Roma and Campo San Giacomo Dell'orio, a Billa on Zattere (and the Lido but I can't guarantee contents) and other natural food stores (bio). Buy pasta there (and any other gluten free goodies you see that interest you).
Now go to the restaurant that you might want to try their pasta sauces. Try and explain you can't eat wheat but have special pasta and ask if they will cook it for you. We found the Birreria Ai Leoncini very helpful. We asked at another restaurant and they were too concerned about cross contamination to do what we wanted.
Breakfast was had in the hotel. Cheese, ham, juice, jam, plain yoghurt and fresh (ish) fruit were all availble and gluten-free. Coeliac just brought her crackers/bread to have the other foods on.
Lunch was risotto, picnic, or omlette.
For those wondering: Birreria Ai Leoncini's details are: S.Marco, 352 calle della canonica 30124 Venezia tel.+39-041-5236049
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Venice
Feb 13, 2011 9:42:52 GMT
Post by Silly Yak on Feb 13, 2011 9:42:52 GMT
BIRRERIA AI LEONCINI S.Marco, 352 calle della canonica 30124 Venezia
You can find this restaurant as follows. From the Piazzetta San Marco, walk between the two columns heading for the clock tower. On reaching the clock tower turn right towards Piazzetta Leoni (Lion Square)along calle della canonica. Just as the Calle narrows at St Marks you will see two restaurants on your left. BIRRERIA AI LEONCINI is the second one.
....I never recommend restaurants as your tastes may be totally different from mine. All I will say is that this is the restaurant I use every time I am in Venice. I take my own pasta and they keep it behind the bar for me. If I want a pasta dish they cook it for me along with one of their standard sauces. I love the carbonara. There are also plenty of other dishes suitable for a coeliac diet: Various omelettes (ham, cheese, mushroom, plain) with chips, vegetables Their fish dishes are good Various meat dishes are also available. The only problem is pudding but they always have ice cream or fruit available. Try strawberries with sugar and balsamic vinegar.
....The only advice I would give is that it is not the restaurants, or waiters, fault that we are coeliac. Their kind efforts are responsible for ensuring a trouble free, and pain free holiday and I believe this should be recognised with a sincere thankyou a reasonable tip.
....General eating info in Venice (or elsewhere in Italy): Most hotel bookings in Venice are for Bed and Breakfast only, with Continental breakfast. This could be as little as coffee and a roll. Coeliacs are therefore limited to the coffee. The hotels we stayed in also had cereal, cheese, ham, yoghurt and fruit available. Unfortunately, as with some coeliacs, I am also intolerant to the malt extract/malt flavouring found in some cereals so this ruled them out, even though the packets, if available, may be marked "gluten free" or "senza glutine" I could still however have a substantial breakfast. I do not bother taking, or buying bread. If you want to do so then you should be able to get supplies from either a chemist or health food shop. I did have a booklet listing gluten free suppliers world wide but seem to have lost it. Italy was a country with many gluten free outlets so you should not be stuck. I am certain that your hotel will refresh your bread by toasting or microwaving. Be careful if you ask for it toasted as they would probably do so in a toaster and it will be contaminated with their normal toast.
...Finally some words to help you: Wheat - Frumento, or grano. Be careful as grano can be used to refer to various grains. Oats - avena Oatmeal - farina d'avena Barley - orzo Rye - segale flour - farina without - senza
I hope this is of use Regards Ross Innes
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Venice
Feb 13, 2011 9:47:45 GMT
Post by Silly Yak on Feb 13, 2011 9:47:45 GMT
Venice Posted by Nicole on 6/6/2005, GF board
Wow what a beautiful city - we had a lovely time - except that it was very very expensive. Senza glutine (pron gloot - in - eh) wasnt altogether helpful and I often found myself having to explain 'la forina' (flour).
Fortunately I had no problems while I was there and managed to find a restaurant who made up a pizza on one of my own bases. It was quite good. That restaurant was Trattoria di Gioia and is on Calle dei Fabbri between Piazza San Marco and the Rialto Bridge.
What I discovered on my last afternoon there was a tiny little shop called La Serenissima on Calle dei Fiubera - also between Piazza San Marco and the Rialto - very close to Calle dei Fabbri. She does organic stuff and has a fairly decent range of gf - pasta, bread, little cakes etc. She must be a nutritionist and was very friendly and helpful.
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Venice
Feb 13, 2011 9:48:29 GMT
Post by Silly Yak on Feb 13, 2011 9:48:29 GMT
Re: Venice Posted by Nicole on 20/8/2005
GF board
We didnt have much trouble in Venice getting gf meals - I had steak, fish, risotto (which wasnt cooked in pasta water by the way), salads and used my own bread for breakfasts etc. There was a little shop in central Venice called Serenissima or something like that in Calle de Fabbri ...... - she had bread, pasta, cakes, biscuits etc all gf and was very helpful. It was very close to Piazza San Marco.
I also took pizza bases and one of the restaurants close to us cooked it up for me and it was good.
We stayed at the Palazzo Bonvecchiati which was fabulous but bloomin' expensive. There are two parts of the hotel - the old and the new. The new is only about 12 months old and the room service menu was limited and expensive - but the rooms were beautiful, airconditioned and looked over one of the canals.
We loved Venice but check around because they the prices vary wildly - there was a little place just past the bridge of sighs (walking away from the Piazza San Marco) - it was a little place with a half wall and fans (it was about the fourth from the bridge of sighs along the canale di san marco. They had a spectacular seafood risotto and were very reasonable prices.
In case you havent been there before - when you even have coffee sitting on Piazza San Marco where the musicians are you will pay twenty euro (five euro each for the musicians) as a standard charge. We were a bit shocked because the bill for the latte was also pretty steep but actually we decided it was worth it.
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Venice
Feb 13, 2011 9:48:55 GMT
Post by Silly Yak on Feb 13, 2011 9:48:55 GMT
Re: Venice Posted by Karen (Essex) on 9/9/2006 It's been a while so this may be a little wrong but for BIRRERIA AI LEONCINI, stand looking at St. Marks Cathedral (in St. Marks Square). Walk along the left hand side of the church and walk over to the restaurants and ice cream place on the left. The restaurant is very nearby. The restaurant is at 352 calle della canonica. Use www.multimap.com to locate it precisely. You would be advised to take GF pasta and a GF pizza base. They were happy to cook these for us but this was 3 1/2 years ago.
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Venice
Feb 13, 2011 9:49:20 GMT
Post by Silly Yak on Feb 13, 2011 9:49:20 GMT
Holiday report Posted by Jacqui on 20/10/2006,
GF board
VENICE We stayed at the Hotel Santa Chiara which was very clean and everyone friendly. There wasplenty on the breakfast buffet for me (I took mmy own cereals) the location was perfect it's near the Pl. Roma water bus that goes to Rialto and St Marks we took a land taxi to it from the airport, it took an hour (via the shops)to walk to St Marks and they found a nice restaurant Zante that had no problem with the GF. From the PL Roma bus stop walk past the Hotel Santa Chiara over two bridges and 1st right. With the exception of Zante I didn't do very well in Venice with the GF, I went to the BIRRERIA AI LEONCINI (from sup) showed them my translation and they said "no" so did most places, one toldme to go to the market? and we asked another if I could eat my own roll while Andy had a pizza, the guy wouldn't let us sit down! Another place on the sup RISTORANTE DA POGGI my hotel tried to call them but got no answer.
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Venice
Feb 13, 2011 9:49:46 GMT
Post by Silly Yak on Feb 13, 2011 9:49:46 GMT
Venice Trip any Advice?
Posted by Sheona (Drossa) on 3/7/2009
GF board
Just remember that pasta is only a starter - there are lots of other dishes to try!
You'll find many risottos on the menus of so many restaurants in Venice. Fish risotto is a speciality at "Gianni, l'Altanella" on the island of Giudecca (just 5 or 6 minutes away from San Marco. Note: you need to let them know in advance if you'd like the fish risotto as it takes time to prepare (the concierge at your hotel should be able to do this for you). The restaurant is a family run business - there are tables inside, but where you might like to sit is at a table on their pontoon, beside the canal. Again, ask the concierge to book this for you. The fish served in this restaurant is purchased almost daily from the local (some live in the same street) fishermen. You might like to note that this restaurant does not take credit cards!
As you go around Venice you will see that many of the restaurants behind San Marco have a large selection of fish on display - much of it fished from the Venetian lagoon - including Mantis Prawn, mussels from Malamocco, soft shelled crab when in season, lots of grilled fish etc. and much of it served with Polenta. The usual Polenta served in Venice is white rather than golden yellow.
If you have time you might like to visit the bar located close to the old "Squero" (one of only two places left in Venice where gondola repairs are carried out). About two to three minutes walk from l'Accademia on the way to "le Zattere". To reach le Zattere from l'Accedemia you have a choice of taking a route to either the right or to the left. Take the right hand route. The bar faces a small bridge and many of its customers stand on this bridge enjoying an evening aperitif. Lots of wines here, but the one to try is chilled Fragolino Bianco. Made from fragolino grapes it has a distinct taste of wild strawberries, and is absolutely delicious.
The biggest problem is eating in the various rosticcerie as there might be an element of cross contamination.
Look for dishes such as Baccala Mantecata (Creamed dried cod........) There is no cream in this, just cooked dried cod beaten with olive oil, garlic and parsley to form a smooth pate. Vitello Tonnato - a dish of cold cooked veal smothered in a tuna sauce and garnished with capers - served with salad.
Make sure that you have your language cards with you, but anything 'arrosto' (grilled) should be OK if no bread or flour is used.
GF foods are readily found in the local Coop (pasta, pastry, flour, biscuits etc.). Any of the pharmacies - if they don't have GF foods on display - will willingly order product in for you.
Do you intend visiting Lido? If so, take the Motonave (the big boat) from the stop close to San Marco. It only takes 15 minutes, but if you go to the top you'll find a bar serving aperitifs, coffees etc. Even if you only travel there and back you will have a bird's eye view of Venice and enjoy an aperitif (or coffee) at the same time!
Many of the bars offer "cichetti" - these are bite sized morsels which you can buy. Some are simply potatoes with garlic, olive oil and parsley; or they might be a small wedge of Parmigiano cheese; perhaps some rolled anchovies; a piece of salami etc. These should all be OK, but do let the staff see your language card.
There is a large Pizzeria at le Zattere facing Giudecca (close to l'Accademia). I don't know if they can offer GF or simply put topping on to your own GF base. It might be worth asking.
Next door is a really good ice cream place - if I remember rightly called Da Nico.
Close to Rialto Bridge there is a simply wonderful restaurant: La Madonna. They can offer risottos; steamed or grilled fish with grilled Polenta; grilled meats; a selection of vegetables and desserts should include Arancia Positano. Don't go for Zuppa Inglese (English Soup) - this is Trifle!
You might visit Rialto market - where there are lots of fresh fruits to choose from. If you go to the back of Rialto there are a number of small restaurants - almost nondescript - these are used by those Venetians who don't have time to return home for lunch. Basic fare, but some of it should be OK. Nearby is a specialist rosticceria/deli - I think called "Aliana". You'll need to shop here in the morning if you want the widest choice (most of their products are ideal for a picnic lunch): French beans cooked in a sauce; fresh Mozzarella cheeses; Bacala Mantecata; Roasted meats; grilled fish etc. Please remember that you can't picnic in St. Mark's Square - but you can go to the Giardini St. Elena, or sit in Piazza Manin (about 6 minutes walk from Rialto (same side as you'd approach the bridge if you were walking from San Marco).
On the island of Murano (just about 15 minutes from Fondamente Nuove) you will find several restaurants where, when you show them your language card, they will readily advise you on a selection of suitable foods.
"Spritz" is the usual everyday aperitif of the Venetians: Spritz con Selz; Spritz con Campari; Spritz con Select - all GF
Enjoy your stay (and I'd suggest that you purchase a travel card for use on the vaporetti (water buses). ...
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Venice
Feb 13, 2011 9:50:17 GMT
Post by Silly Yak on Feb 13, 2011 9:50:17 GMT
Holiday to Italy - advice needed!
Posted by Sheona (Drossa) on 18/7/2009
GF board
…close to Venice …. Bibione, or Jesolo ...
This is an area rich in fish - there's plenty and they also have lots of tinned fish. So, please save the weight on the 'plane as you should not have a problem.
There is also a wonderful choice of meats in any butchers - much better than we can hope to buy here in many places in the UK. The supermarkets also have good meat sections.
As for canned meats - well, Simmental brand is readily available just about everywhere. This is corned beef.
Flours, crackers, pastas, breads? Lots of gf foods available. In the Coop, other supermarkets, in pharmacies etc. In every town in Italy there will be at least one pharmacy open every day of the week (including Sunday). If they don't have what you want, they will order it in. Usually takes just a day.
Suggest you obtain the language cards - but gluten is: glutine. Coeliac: celiaco (pronounced che-li-a-co).
Gluten free foods produced in Italy generally do not contain any wheat. You should find a number of Italian brands really easily.
Coeliac Disease is well recognised in Italy. They have a system of allowances for Coeliacs so that they can choose from a really wide variety of gluten free foods.
You should have no problems.
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Venice
Jul 6, 2016 7:43:44 GMT
Post by kickingfrog on Jul 6, 2016 7:43:44 GMT
Venice
Posted by Sheona (Drossa) on 5/7/2016
GF message board
Venice Trip any Advice?
I posted this some time ago, but it is still as relevant today as it was a few years ago. The only real difference (for me, at least, is that the owner of Altanella died recently; the owner of the wonderful bar near l'Accademia serving Fragolino also died recently - but his sons continue with the business, and the wines etc. are every bit as good!
Just remember that pasta is only a starter - there are lots of other dishes to try!
You'll find many risottos on the menus of so many restaurants in Venice. Fish risotto is a speciality at "Gianni, l'Altanella" on the island of Giudecca (just 5 or 6 minutes away from San Marco. Note: you need to let them know in advance if you'd like the fish risotto as it takes time to prepare (the concierge at your hotel should be able to do this for you). The restaurant is a family run business - there are tables inside, but where you might like to sit is at a table on their pontoon, beside the canal. Again, ask the concierge to book this for you. The fish served in this restaurant is purchased almost daily from the local (some live in the same street) fishermen. You might like to note that this restaurant does not take credit cards!
As you go around Venice you will see that many of the restaurants behind San Marco have a large selection of fish on display - much of it fished from the Venetian lagoon - including Mantis Prawn, mussels from Malamocco, soft shelled crab when in season, lots of grilled fish etc. and much of it served with Polenta. The usual Polenta served in Venice is white rather than golden yellow.
If you have time you might like to visit the bar located close to the old "Squero" (one of only two places left in Venice where gondola repairs are carried out). About two to three minutes walk from l'Accademia on the way to "le Zattere". To reach le Zattere from l'Accedemia you have a choice of taking a route to either the right or to the left. Take the right hand route. The bar faces a small bridge and many of its customers stand on this bridge enjoying an evening aperitif. Lots of wines here, but the one to try is chilled Fragolino Bianco. Made from fragolino grapes it has a distinct taste of wild strawberries, and is absolutely delicious.
The biggest problem is eating in the various rosticcerie as there might be an element of cross contamination.
Look for dishes such as Baccala Mantecata (Creamed dried cod........) There is no cream in this, just cooked dried cod beaten with olive oil, garlic and parsley to form a smooth pate. Vitello Tonnato - a dish of cold cooked veal smothered in a tuna sauce and garnished with capers - served with salad.
Make sure that you have your language cards with you, but anything 'arrosto' (grilled) should be OK if no bread or flour is used.
GF foods are readily found in the local Coop (pasta, pastry, flour, biscuits etc.). Any of the pharmacies - if they don't have GF foods on display - will willingly order product in for you.
Do you intend visiting Lido? If so, take the Motonave (the big boat) from the stop close to San Marco. It only takes 15 minutes, but if you go to the top you'll find a bar serving aperitifs, coffees etc. Even if you only travel there and back you will have a bird's eye view of Venice and enjoy an aperitif (or coffee) at the same time!
Many of the bars offer "cichetti" - these are bite sized morsels which you can buy. Some are simply potatoes with garlic, olive oil and parsley; or they might be a small wedge of Parmigiano cheese; perhaps some rolled anchovies; a piece of salami etc. These should all be OK, but do let the staff see your language card.
There is a large Pizzeria at le Zattere facing Giudecca (close to l'Accademia). I don't know if they can offer GF or simply put topping on to your own GF base. It might be worth asking.
Next door is a really good ice cream place - if I remember rightly called Da Nico.
Close to Rialto Bridge there is a simply wonderful restaurant: La Madonna. They can offer risottos; steamed or grilled fish with grilled Polenta; grilled meats; a selection of vegetables and desserts should include Arancia Positano. Don't go for Zuppa Inglese (English Soup) - this is Trifle!
You might visit Rialto market - where there are lots of fresh fruits to choose from. If you go to the back of Rialto there are a number of small restaurants - almost nondescript - these are used by those Venetians who don't have time to return home for lunch. Basic fare, but some of it should be OK. Nearby is a specialist rosticceria/deli - I think called "Aliana". You'll need to shop here in the morning if you want the widest choice (most of their products are ideal for a picnic lunch): French beans cooked in a sauce; fresh Mozzarella cheeses; Bacala Mantecata; Roasted meats; grilled fish etc. Please remember that you can't picnic in St. Mark's Square - but you can go to the Giardini St. Elena, or sit in Piazza Manin (about 6 minutes walk from Rialto (same side as you'd approach the bridge if you were walking from San Marco).
On the island of Murano (just about 15 minutes from Fondamente Nuove) you will find several restaurants where, when you show them your language card, they will readily advise you on a selection of suitable foods.
"Spritz" is the usual everyday aperitif of the Venetians: Spritz con Selz; Spritz con Campari; Spritz con Select - all GF
If you stop for a coffee, remember that there is one price if you stand at the counter and drink your coffee, and another (higher) price if you are seated. Coffee (or any drink) in San Marco is expensive, but you are paying for the orchestra, the music and the ambiance. Spend an hour, two or even three with just the one coffee!!!
Enjoy your stay (and I'd suggest that you purchase a travel card for use on the vaporetti (water buses). ...
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