Eating Gluten-Free in Siena

# Eating Gluten-Free in Siena

Italy is one of the most celiac-aware countries in the world, and Siena is no exception. AIC-certified restaurants exist even in the small historic center.

Key facts

• Look for the AIC (Associazione Italiana Celiachia) sticker on the door.
• Gluten-free pizzerias: a handful, including some that make GF pizza in a separate oven.
• Standard trattorias: ask for 'menu senza glutine'. Many can do polenta-based or rice-based dishes.
• Risk dishes: most fresh pasta, all bread-based soups, fried items (shared oil).
• Useful Italian: 'sono celiaco/a' (I have celiac disease).

What I tell visitors

For pizza, ask your hotel for the current best GF pizzeria — the scene rotates and online lists are often outdated.

Related guides

• Stay
• Itin
• Duomo

Final word

Whatever brings you to Siena — food, the Palio, the Tuscan countryside — slow down. The city repays attention. If you have a tip to add or a correction, write us at redazione@visitsienaguide.it.