Eataly!
- Isabelle Mark
- Dec 2, 2019
- 2 min read
Updated: Dec 13, 2019
For the last few summers, my family has taken a summer vacation to the beautiful country Italy…. or I should say Eataly! For those of you who think you’ll miss out on all the pizza and pasta in Italy, I can honestly say I have never had better Gluten-Free Italian food in my life!
From Rome, to Florence, to Venice, Forte Dei Marmi, and all the way down to Capri— I would love to recommend the best Gluten-Free spots for you! Navigating a new country can be hard at times, but I had family with me to join me on the adventure! We always research the top Gluten-Free spots to go, and here are a few I can't wait to share with all of you!
Mister Pizza Florence
La Giosra Florence
Pierluigi Rome
Gilda Forte Dei Marmi
Alpemare Forte Dei Marmi
Al Bocconcino Forte Dei Marmi
Here are some traveling tips!
· Always do your research! Find some spots that clearly say Gluten-Free on the menu, and make a reservation fast!
· Google some different blogs, like Gluten-Free Iz, so you can explore the many amazing Gluten-Free travel platforms provided all over the web!
· Take some pics and save them for your Gluten-Free friends and family at home—you never know when you'll want them one day and I am sure you'll want share your visit to these hot spots!
There is no better time than family time. Family is a huge part of my Gluten-Free experience. I can honestly say my family got me through the challenging years of my diagnosis. When I was first diagnosed, we knew no one who also had Celiac disease, or anyone who even followed a Gluten-Free diet. My grandmother and mother decided to become Gluten-Free with me from the very start. They researched every recipe they could, searched bakery’s around the world to get me a treat I would enjoy, and spent endless amount of time trying to create the perfect Challah recipe, so I wouldn’t feel left out at the Shabbat table every Friday night. Sometimes at school the girls in my class would make fun of my lunches or ask invasive questions, but each person in my family made me feel accepted and comfortable, and that was all I needed.
I gave you all some personal background, so you all can imagine the excitement my family feels each time we travel together. Being able to visit a foreign country and see the endless Gluten-Free options that exist there is truly a miracle. When I was first diagnosed, not one Gluten-Free item existed at my local Whole Foods store. My advice to you is to remember to always value the support system behind you, and know that each challenge gets easier with time—be grateful for what makes you different. It Iz what it Iz, and it makes you, you!
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