The pastel de nata custard tarts at Zarzuela are absolutely amazing. Pastelaria ZarzuelaĪ must visit for any gluten free travellers to Lisbon as it is smack bang in the centre. The APC is the Portuguese Coeliac Society and they have certified a handful of restaurants in Lisbon as safe for coeliacs. Oh and pastel de nata too (note if you want a pastel in central Lisbon, scroll down to read all about Zarzuela). I didn’t get a chance to visit but it appears to be a bit of a haven, without gluten free doughnuts, pastries and pizza up for grabs. BatardasĪ very short drive from Lisbon, this is anotherfully gluten free eatery to be discovered. The owners are really nice too and extremely helpful with dietary requirements. We had freshly baked double cheese pao de queijo gluten free bread, a caprese tapioca crepe (a great naturally gluten free option we spotted all over Lisbon as street food) and a tuna pasta salad. When I went they have lots of gluten free options and took extra care to avoid cross contamination in the small kitchen. When I visited it wasn’t fully gluten free, HOWEVER the website now says they are! It is a teeny cafe with some outdoor seating, located close to the LX Factory, and they can cater well for coeliacs. We had a lovely lunch at The Food For Real. Plus a pretty pink flower wall for those Insta shots ). Baked goods (sweet and savoury) and brunch options. They’ve upgraded from a food market stall to a permanent cafe since I visited. This fully gluten free bakery is also lactose free and refined sugar free. You can find this one in the centre of Lisbon and remember to take all your gluten-eating pals as they will NEVER guess that it’s gluten free. I had a chocolate and nut topped cone with vanilla and pistachio biscuit gelato and milk chocolate gelato. It’s not obviously advertised but check with staff and they will confirm that all the flavours, waffle cones, toppings and biscuits are totally gluten free. Grom is part of an amazing Italian chain and they are quietly fully gluten free. They have some dairy free and vegan options too. I had some tasty tarts from Despensa and would definitely have gone back for a proper sit down lunch if we had had time. It is situated close to the Roma metro station and therefore very easy to get to from the city centre. it’s the ideal spot for an afternoon cake and coffee or chilled brunch/lunch date in Lisbon. Nutella filled tapioca crepe and it was yummy! Despensa No.6Ī fully gluten free and sugar free bakery and cafe, Despensa No.6 is a beaut little cafe, all white, pale wood and mint green interiors. It’s grab n go type food and makes for a perfect quick lunch. Specialise in sweet and savoury tapioca crepes, which are naturally glutenįree. The food at Beiju is fully gluten free as they Tapioca crepes, a Brazilian specialiaity dish. Inspira Liberdade Boutique Hotelis a good hotel option if you prefer, they have a coeliac society accredited restaurant in the hotel (detailed below) so you know you’ll be well fed. The location was pretty handy too as it was peaceful at night and only a short walk to the sights. PLUS a swimming pool which is a bonus for those warmer days. I would really recommend it as it was a handy location, had two lovely bedrooms, great kitchen dining and lounge area and air conditioning. We stayed at this lovely apartment so that we could self cater some of our meals. Throw some excellent gluten free food into the mix and I was one happy coeliac when we visited! Gluten Free Lisbon Accomodation Its colourful streets and tiled facades are beautiful and the city’s vibrant nature is paired with historical buildings and stunning sights. I fell a little bit in love with Lisbon when we visited. You’ll be scoffing freshly baked gluten free pastel de nata and before you know it. Ferry Building 37.795105 -122.Gluten free Lisbon is a doddle once you have read my gluten free guide. Here's a one-day itinerary that will take the first-timer methodically through some of the most interesting places San Francisco has to offer. So it's possible to do 10 great things in a day, and see most of the city. (Been to Italy much?) And have you ever seen a place more tolerant of alternative lifestyles? (Greece? Ha.)Įven better for visitors, San Francisco is a manageable size about six miles square and the traffic isn't nearly as bad as it is in New York or L.A. (Do Europeans?) Traffic jams tend to be caused by drivers insisting the other guy go first. That's why I disagree with the standard observation that San Francisco is the most European of American cities. I'm a big believer in geographic determinism, and I suspect the clement weather in San Francisco has a lot to do with its pervading buoyant mood.
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