Gluten free

A mini guide with four places for celiacs and people intolerant to gluten

We have selected three restaurants and a in Catania, for those suffering from particular allergies or food intolerances. Eating gluten free means ensuring the absence of gluten or cereals containing gluten among the ingredients or avoiding both potential sources of contamination during the entire production process and any ailments that may arise due to the ingestion by allergic subjects of products contaminated by allergens.

Taste delicious dishes or buy the ingredients you need to prepare a zero gluten recipes!

 

G∅ Glutine Zero

Via Umberto I, 370 – 95129 Catania

Focaccia, Bread, freshly baked “scacciata”, but also all the tastiest desserts you could wish for. G∅ Glutine Zero is the sweet and savory bakery in the heart of Catania that offers delicious gluten-free products every day.

What is your top gluten free dish?
Our top dish are the “scacciate”, which according to many do not differ in taste compared to the classic one.

The most unusual and particular gluten free dish?
You will certainly find the most unusual and particular dish in the pastry shop: indulge yourself by tasting specialties such as Paris Brest or tarte au citron.

In what days do you suggest to come for a visit?
On Saturday, when we indulge in gastronomy and pastry!

Why choose you, a plus of your restaurant?
The particularity of the pastry shop, which although it specializes in the creation of gluten-free products, is suitable for everyone, and the care in choosing the best raw materials.

 

NaturaSì

Via Giuseppe Patanè, 25 – 95128 Catania

A supermarket chain specialized in the sale of organic and natural food products: the ideal starting point for delicious and gluten-free recipes.

What is the top gluten free dish?
The offer of our stores includes many gluten-free references, many of which are concentrated in a specialized department that offers different solutions for breakfast and lunch, snack and dinner.
The products are so good that they are also chosen by customers who have no celiac disease problems.

Any particular promo?
Promos are always there! We have monthly, quarterly and yearly promotions.

An unusual gluten free product to try?
More than unusual, amazing! The corn breading absorbs about 50% less oil than the common breadcrumbs and gives our dishes an extra taste. Use it, the breading acquires its crunchiness and fragrance!

Any special events to promote gluten free culture?
When a new product arrives it is reported to customers.

Why choose you?
The shops are organic certified . The shop in via Giuseppe Patanè n. 25 in Catania, open for almost 20 years, offers the possibility of internal parking. We also offer almost 6,000 references in 99% of certified organic cases (the remaining 1% represents what cannot be certified such as salt, algae, water, etc.). The other two shops are located: in Syracuse in viale Tica n. 77 and in Catania in Piazza Europa on the -1 floor of the Borghetto Europa.

 

7+ Catania

Via Sant’Euplio, 78 – 95124 Catania

An elegant and comfortable pizza restaurant, a stone’s throw from Villa Bellini in Catania and with a wide choice of dishes including pizzas, which are award-winning worldwide!

What is the top gluten free dish?
Our appetizing gluten-free burgers, ideal for those who want to eat something different than pizza, to be enjoyed for lunch and dinner! We remind you that all our pizzas, hamburgers and gluten free dishes are prepared in isolated rooms, with a dedicated oven and a standard laboratory.

The most unusual and particular gluten free dish?
We recommend the most delicious one! It is the Laureato and contains 200/220 g chianina hamburgers, pistachio cream, smoked provola, sliced speck and sautéed cardoncelli mushrooms.

Promo details in progress?
Yes. Free home delivery in Catania of every dish, pizza or hamburgers you choose from our online menu.

Days when is it advisable to come and visit you?
Every day, we will be ready to welcome you for lunch and dinner. And in addition, in January we expanded our restaurant to offer you a better experience. It is also possible to rent dedicated rooms for your graduation banquets, birthdays or any other occasion.

Why choose you, a plus of your restaurant?
Certainly because we are in the heart of the historic center, right next to Villa Bellini and Via Etnea and a few minutes walk from the Duomo square, via Crociferi and many other tourist attractions.
The restaurant, as we told you before, is even larger and more welcoming and we also invite you to discover our lounge area where you can taste delicious cocktails.

 

7+ Nicolosi

Viale della Regione, 7 – 95030 Nicolosi

Located a few steps from the historic center of Nicolosi and from the Etna volcano, the Restaurant Pizzeria 7+ is the ideal place to savor the delights of Sicilian cuisine and the pleasure of being together at the table.

What is the top gluten free dish?
Definitely our gluten-free pizza, which has already obtained prestigious awards around the world. Just think that in 2017 our pizza chef Luciano Carciotto was in fact World Champion in the International Pizza Challenge ™ in Las Vegas (USA) and then Champion among the 2019 Champions, in the Best of the Best Champion category. In short, a gluten-free pizza to try, where we select fresh and appetizing ingredients.
If you suffer from other intolerances, you can also enjoy our yeast-free dough (it contains gluten and reservations are welcome) and lactose-free mozzarella.

Promo details in progress?
There is the possibility to receive at home your gluten-free pizza or any other dish you want in the Etna countries for only € 2 up to 3 pizzas and free from 4 onwards.

Do not miss our social evenings, in collaboration with local food bloggers, where we prepare unique and irresistible off-menus.

Days when is it advisable to come and visit you?
You can come and visit us, on any evening you wish to share a moment in life with friends, family or your beloved one.

Why choose you, a plus of your restaurant?
Certainly the proximity to Etna and the welcoming environments. And to avoid the risk of contamination, we point out that the rooms in which our delicious pizzas are prepared are isolated, with a separate oven and a special laboratory.