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Post by Silly Yak on Feb 9, 2011 19:25:27 GMT
From Coeliac.com message boards You should have no problems in Italy, they are very well informed about CD. You can buy all your GF products at a pharmacy -farmacia-. Try visiting the Italian Coeliac Website at www.celiachia.it (can be translated into English). When asking for food you will need to mention -senza glutina- (without gluten). Take a travelling palm card with you with the following blurb (taken from the clan thompson website). Sono allergica [masc. allergico] al glutine. Non posso mangiare cibi preparati con grano, segale, orzo, avena e tutti i loro derivati: dunque tutto ciò che contiene farina, pane, pasta, semolino, o che contiene "aromi naturali". Sono permessi mais e amido di mais, riso, patate e fecola di patate, legumi, carne, frutta e verdure, purché siano preparati senza usare derivati dei cereali proibiti. Grazie! I go to Italy every couple of years and my last trip there as a newly diagnosed coeliac was extremely successful. I had no problems and even came home 4 kilos heavier cause of all the wonderful food I ate (GF breads, pizza, pasta, pastries and cakes). Feel free to contact me to ask more lucylooch@hotmail.com Happy travelling. Lucy |
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Post by Silly Yak on Feb 9, 2011 19:26:32 GMT
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Post by Silly Yak on Feb 9, 2011 19:27:02 GMT
From Yahoo UK-Coeliac board I went to Italy last year and before I went, I found a website for the Italian equivalent of the UK Coeliac Society ( www.celiachia.it/ ) which has a page devoted to restaurants in various provinces ( www.celiachia.it/ristoratori/ristoratori.asp ) , and towns within each province. Restaurants must comply with certain requirements before being listed ( www.celiachia.it/ristoratori/ris ... sp#english ) . I was staying in Florence and I found ten restaurants listed, five of which were within 15 minutes walk of my hotel. I tried three, and was offered a special gluten free menu at each, plus advice about what was OK from the main menu such as grilled meat or fish. The staff seemed to be aware of the Coeliac condition, and, for example, all knew that French fries were off-limits (contamination in the cooking oil). There was never any feeling of being an 'awkward customer'. At each I was given a small plate of GF bread!!!!! Unheard of in UK. There was also GF pasta or GF pizza available (pizza in one of the tested restaurants only). Looking at the Italian restaurant list it seems that, logically, the main conurbations and tourist cities are served best, but other areas are also covered. Hope this helps. Martin |
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Post by Silly Yak on Feb 9, 2011 19:28:32 GMT
From GF board Posted by Emma W Germany on 16/3/2004, 5:15 pm, in reply to "Italy" 80.129.100.22 Hi, go to the www.schaer.com site and check out the retail outlets in the area you are going to. There may even be a GF restaurant in the area, check out the website for the town. If you want some bottles of GF beer you can go to the local Farmacia (pharmacy) and ask for 'Bi-aglut birra', they will order it for you (2.35ˆ). They will also have a much larger range of GF pasta than you can get in the UK, which you can buy off the shelf. Take a 'Schaer' wrapper out with you, it speaks volumes to the waiters, I have always found that they will make a pizza for you if you take your own base and once I wasn't even charged for the topping. There is 1 coeliac in every 184 people in Italy, so it's well known. Learn this phrase 'Assolute niente farina di grano!' (NO flour please...) - I have had no problems at all in Italy, less so than eating out in England. Have fun... ******************************************************* www.schaer.com/p1000uk.html |
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Post by Silly Yak on Feb 9, 2011 19:30:40 GMT
From Lesley Yahoo uk coeliac board
This is what one of my Italian students (I teach English to them!) wrote out for me to use in Italian restaurants:
Sono affetta da CELIACHIA (COELIAC) cioe' sono intollerante al glutine e devo seguire una dieta assolutamente priva di glutine e di tutti i suoi derivati.
Quindi qualsiasi cibo contenente farina di grano, orzo, segale e avena puo' causarmi gravi malori.
Posso mangiare cibi contenente riso granturco, patate (potato), qualiasi verdura e frutta (veg & fruit) uova (eggs), formaggio (cheese), latte (milk), carne e pesce (meat & fish), purche' questi non siano stati preparati con aggiuna di farina, pane grattugiato o salsa legata con farina o pastella fatta con farina.
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Post by Silly Yak on Feb 9, 2011 19:45:13 GMT
From St John’s: Summary of Italy Trip with our 11 year old Celiac Daughter .... information about our trip to Italy. We were there from June 28 - July 20 this summer and I am finally sitting down to try and share with all of you. I hope some of this is helpful........ First, we took British Airways, which was a nice airline and did provide gluten free meals. They had a gluten free sandwhich which the flight attendant assured me was on GF bread. She knew because her father had celiac disease. However, the meals were VERY bland and plain. I would definately bring your own food on the plane. We travelled to Milan, Lake Como, Umbria, Rome, Lucca, Venice and then back to Milan again to come home. We stayed in 6 different places, three were nice hotels and three were apartments. My first comment on this would be special diet or not, I would definately stay in an apartment everywhere on our next trip to Italy. The apartments were roomier, had all of the ammenities, including kitchen and all of the idividuals we rented were so helpful in giving us maps, restaurant recommendations, calling taxis etc. etc. There are many web-sites where you can find rental apartments and see actual pictures and maps of what you are getting and location. I brought with us, a few days worth of bread, cereal, and crackers so that if we did not find groceries right away, we would have something for Allison. That worked well. On about the second or third day we were there, I headed out to the local village (Menaggio at Lake Como) and decided to try and find GF food. I read on this list that the local "Farmacia" stores carried GF foods. I will tell you that in every little town, including tiny walled ancient villages, there is a Farmacia on almost every other block. Just look for the lit up green cross over the door. I found everything I needed there. Depending on the store, there was almost always a very large selection of GF items. Dr. Schar makes and unbelievable amount of things including ritz-like crackers (my daughter's favorite), pizza crust, baguettes, cakes, pasta, etc. (Dr. Schar is made in Italy) Some stores even had a freezer with frozen meals and pizzas etc. Also, in every Farmacia I went to, the Pharmacist spoke english. If not, just ask for "cibi senza glutine" Food without gluten. It's usually a display right out in front. Regarding restaurants........I did not try and find specific restaurants for gluten free food. There are many that are listed on the Italian celiac website but I found that it was easier to eat where it was convenient to us. I took with me several laminated cards with a description of what Allison could and could not eat. All of the waiters and restaurant owners were helpful and all seemed to know exactly what celiac disease was. It is much more well known over there, than here. However, the meals for Allison were not all that exiting. For an adult, I think the choices were very good, but for an 11 year old, we made it work. This is where, having an apartment made it much nicer. We could purchase foods at the "Alimentari" and then prepare a quick meal at home. Lunches were particularly difficult as most "bars" which is where you eat lunch, had sandwiches and pasta. Some had salads, but again, for a 11 year old, not too great. I was also surprised that when we ate dinner out at several different restaurants that there was not a single rice or polenta dish on the menu. Only in Milan did we have "risotto alla Milanese" which was very good. Here is what I wrote with help from my Italian teacher, on our restaurant card: La mia figla ha celiaco. Non puo mangiare produtti che contengono glutine. Se magia glutine, diventera' molto ammalata. Non puo mangiare cibo che contenente farina di grano, orzo, segale e avena. Puo mangiare cibi contenti riso, granturco, e patate. Mi puo' dire quali cbi che non contengomo gluine che sono sul menu? Tantissimi grazie per il vostro aiuto. It says basically, My daughter has celiac. She cannot eat products that contain gluten. If she eats gluten she will get very sick. She cannot eat foods that contain, wheat, oats, barley and rye. She can eat foods that contain rice, corn and potatoes. Can you tell me which items are on the menu that do not contain gluten? Thank you very much for your help. In wrapping things up I would say that we had a fabulous trip and the "food" thing did not at all put a dent in our fun and exitement. Allison ate Gelato every single day that we were there and it was soooo good. Also, although I do speak some Italian, it was not really necessary most everywhere we went. Italians for the most part speak some english. If you have any specific questions to ask, please feel free to e-mail me any time in the future. We definately will be going back to Italy. Beth Kassis maelstrom.stjohns.edu/CGI/wa.exe ... &S=&P=2328 ************************* |
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Post by Silly Yak on Feb 10, 2011 8:03:24 GMT
From:St John's Subject: S: Tuscany, Umbria, Maremma <<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Thanks everyone who gave us hints. In general it was so easy to navigate the glutenfree situation. The restaurants there for the most part don't even need much explanation. They just already KNOW. And they still are very attentive and ask questions if they are unsure of something. Since there was ease at eating all over, I'll just name a few places that were wonderful for one reason or another. When in Siena for the day, we had a very reasonably priced lunch at Gallo Nero on Via del Porrione, a street right off the main piazza. They made me garlic bread and delicious pasta. Need I say More? Five dinner restaurants are particularly worth mentioning. Locanda di Bacco in Lucca was reasonable and very good. Had pasta there as well. In San Gimignano we ate at Restaurante Il Pino where the food was wonderful even though they didn't have additional gf food. They did have risotto (as did every place) and easily steered me to the menu items that were naturally gf. This was also reasonable. We are accustomed to dining out in NYC so our price expectations tend to be high. But being on vacation we also splurged at some pretty spectacular restaurants, so if you are ready to do the same, here are some big successes for us. Il Battibecco di Gianni e Dante e Tullio on Via Vittorio Veneto, 38, Impruneta which didn't have anything separate but was no problem at all. We stayed at Il Falconiere outside of Cortona. They had special cakes, breads, and pastas for me and the food in general was spectacular.(and mucho pricey). And finally, I fondly remember La Taverna Etrusca in Sovana where although they did not have special bread or pasta for me, the risotto was wonderful as was everything else that we tried on the menu.And they were extremely attentive and knowledgeable. We also ate lots of gelato and found plenty to take with on the road at the farmacias. Interestingly, the farmacias all tended to have the same brands but different varieties. It was a great trip so thanks to all who helped. I hope I have been of some help to others as well. Marlene maelstrom.stjohns.edu/CGI/wa.exe ... =&S=&P=302 |
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Post by Silly Yak on Feb 10, 2011 8:08:15 GMT
********************************** Re: Bread on holiday , Italy Posted by Charlotte, Oxford on 18/5/2007 GF board I always take a small cheap toaster with an adaptor (not that heavy)........The ready availability of GF food depends where you are. I believ the north is much better than the south. Personally although I like fresh food shopping abroad I do not like to spend time hunting for boring GF food I could have brought with me free on prescription, especially bread, pasta and crackers...... look....... at the AIC website...... Parts are in English and you can download the whole food list if you register. (The list is slightly misleading in that some of it it sounds wonderful but most is quite difficult to access and very regional). Whenever people have tried buying specific Italian items for me there it has never been easy. Pharmacists are the main suppliers in most places but I believe you have to order. European allergy labelling means you'll be OK to buy (wrapped) icecreams, salami, yoghurts. I have also corresponded with this American living in Italy who is incredibly knowledgeable and very nice. This is really nice blog (and there are some pretty dodgy "gluten-free" blogs about - some are really only advertising): www.wayoftheceliactraveler.blogspot.com:80/ "The Italian Celiac Association provides a booklet to paying members that lists gluten free items by store, brand, and category. This information is also free on their website, but it's not as easy to decipher. The Italian Celiac Association also provides a list of restaurants, broken down by region, that can prepare gluten free meals. These are great places when I want pizza or pasta. Otherwise, I have yet to find any restaurant in Italy daunted by my gluten free request, as many Italians have at least heard of celiachia." Link: www.celiachia.it/ ************************ |
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Post by Silly Yak on Feb 10, 2011 8:15:03 GMT
Italy - massive information Posted by Ayesha on 25/5/2008 GF board For anyone going to Italy this year I've found an american blog which could in effect cover virtually every meal for a fortnight... could be useful to keep some of the info on the support board. If you scroll down a bit they have the Italy info www.celiacchicks.com/ ******************* ....Some great restaurants in Italy that offer delicious cibo senza glutine are: ROMA (Rome) Arancia Blu (restaurant); Via dei Latini 55-65; tel. 06/4454105. Offers vegetarian cuisine and gluten-free pasta; reservations required. Does not accept credit cards and is not open for lunch. Boccondivino (restaurant); Piazza in Camp Marzio 6; tel. 0668308626. Offers gluten-free pasta. Reservations are required; English spoken. La Terrazza (restaurant): Via Ludovisi 49 (at the Hotel Eden); Metro--Barberini. Menu includes gluten-free pasta. Reservations required; English spoken. ** Vecchia Roma (Roman/Italian trattoria): Piazza di Campitelli 18; tel. 066864604; Metro--Colosseo; www.ristorantevecchiaroma.com. The owner is a celiac; the restaurant offers everything you can imagine gluten-free, including bread and dessert. Reservations are recommended; English spoken; closed Wednesdays. VENEZIA (Venice) Corte Sconta (restaurant): Calle del Pstrin, Castello 3886; tel. 041/5227024; Vaporetto stop--Arsenale. Menu includes gluten-free pasta. Reservations required; English spoken; closed Sundays, Mondays during the months of January, February, July, and August. Il Molino (restaurant): At the Hilton--Guidecca 810; tel. 041-2723311; fax 041-2723308. Advance notice is required for gluten-free meals. Open 7 AM - 11 PM. Direct line to food/business office is 041 2723316; email fb.venice@hilton.com Osteria da Fiore (osteria): Calle del Scaleter, San Polo; tel. 041721308; Vaporetto stop--San Silvestro/San Stae; www.dafiore.net. Very open to gluten-free. FIRENZE (Florence) l'Toscano (restaurant): Via Guelfa 70R; tel. 055215475. Menu includes gluten-free pasta. Reservations required; English spoken; open Wednesday-Monday, 12:30-3 PM, 7-11 PM. Osteria Numero Uno (osteria): Via del Moro 22R; tel. 055284897. Menu includes gluten-free pasta. Reservations recommended; English spoken. Vecchia Firenze (Florentine/Tuscan restaurant): Borgo degli Albizi 18; tel. 0552340361. Menu includes gluten-free pasta; Dinner 5-15 euros; closed Mondays. SICILY (TAORMINA) Hotel Villa Paradiso (Hotel): Via Roma 2; tel. 094223922; www.hotelvillaparadiso.com . Offers gluten-free breakfast. On the top floor is the restaurant Al Settimo Cielo del Paradiso, which can also cater to any dietary needs. Ristorante La Griglia (restaurant): Corso Umberto 1, 54; tel. 094223980. Menu includes gluten-free pasta; English spoken; reservations recommended. BOLOGNA Pizzeria Ristorante Pepperoni (pizzeria/restaurant): Via Barbiano 3; tel. 3932465748; www.pepperoni.it . Offers a special gluten-free menu with gluten-free beer, pizza, and desserts. Open every day. Ristorante al Pappagallo (Bolognese restaurant): Piazza Della Mercanzia 3C; tel. 051-232807; www.alpappagallo.it . Restaurant serves many celiac clients but does not offer gluten-free pasta; English spoken; 10-20 euros price range. E Pulera (restaurant): Via Isabella Vainiches; tel. 09098111158; www.bernardigroup.it . Menu includes gluten-free pasta; English spoken; reservations required in summer. Filippino (restaurant): Piazza Mazzinin; tel. 0909811002; www.bernardigroup.it . Menu includes gluten-free pasta; English spoken. Reservations required in summer. Il Trittone (restaurant): Via Mendolita; tel. 0909811595; www.bernardigroup.it . Menu includes gluten-free pasta; English spoken; reservations required in summer. BELLAGIO (AROUND LAGO DI COMO) Here is one of my favorite picks, set in one of the most beautiful and romantic towns in Italy around Lake Como in Lombardia: Hotel Du Lac (hotel): Piazza Mazzini 32; tel. 031950320; www.bellagiohoteldulac.com . Hotel includes 2 restaurants that offer gluten-free breakfast and dinner! So go to Italy, leave your snack bars at home, and revel in your new-found gluten-free paradise! Buon viaggio e buon appetito! Ci vediamo a Roma! Ciao, Maria .... ********** |
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Post by Silly Yak on Feb 10, 2011 8:19:24 GMT
Re: Italy Posted by Sheona (Drossa) on 30/6/2009 GF board You're sure to have a great time! Now, whilst pasta is eaten in one form or another in all the different Italian regions it is NOT viewed by many Italians as a main meal. It is a starter - so you will find it really easy to avoid. Quite a number of Italians do NOT eat pasta every day.... there are many alternatives. Risottos can be found in most Italian places north of Rome (the rice fields are in the north); then there are antipasti of meats, fish, vegetables, mozzarella, etc. As far as GF foods are concerned - you should find a range in most pharmacies. If they don't have what you want they will generally order it in for you. Deliveries of Italian GF products usually take approx 2 working days. In every Italian city there will be a pharmacy open every day of the week - including Sundays (they take it in turns). GF foods can also be found in supermarkets - try the Coop - where you should find crackers, pastry, flour, pasta, etc. You'll also find lots of types of Polenta. If you want a Pizza - then take your own base and most Pizzerie will put the topping etc. on for you. If you go to a Pizzeria with a brick oven then you might like to also take a foil baking tin so that your base won't pick up other flour. Finally, I'd suggest that you also take the coeliac/GF language translation cards with you. Have a wonderful holiday (the wines are GF!) Bon Appetit! ************** Re: Italy Posted by Pam, Dorset on 30/6/2009 I have found gf pasta and pizza in restaurants in ... Italy - easily, just by chance, as has another coeliac friend so I bet you find some where you're going. ************************ Re: Italy Posted by stella on 30/6/2009 Many many places in Italy are aware of, and sensitive to the requirements for coeliacs. What they will not always do is provide GF pasta, or pizza or bread, So sometimes if you ask "do you cater for coeliacs" they would say "no", as they interpret this as providing GF pasta and pizza. However what they will try and do is provide a GF option on the menu or adapt a dish to be GF. I love italian food and it's far from being all pasta and pizza so you should always be able to get something. People may respond with specific restaurants where you could take a GF pizza base in for example. Have you seen this document ?: www.coeliac.org.uk/documents/italy_feature.pdf It also provides a link to the coeliac Italy website which may be useful. ******************* |
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Post by Silly Yak on Feb 13, 2011 9:50:58 GMT
Posted by Sheona (Drossa) on 13/8/2009
GF board
You can find gf bread (several brands) in and around Venice. At pharmacies (and if they don't have it in stock they will order it in - deliveries usually within 24 hours), as well as gf products in a number of supermarkets including Co-op.
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