Spain is a great destination for celiacs. Many products are marked “sin gluten” in the grocery stores, and the Catalan capital – Barcelona – is full of amazing gluten free and celiac friendly restaurants and bakeries.
💯 Gula Sana
Carrer de la Diputació, 361, 08009 Barcelona, Spain
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/7ub286Pe35GKFv299
Web: https://www.gulasana.com/
Little coffee shop with outdoor seating and a great selection of brunch savory dishes, as well as tons of sweets and cakes.
Celiac plus points: 100% gluten free
We tried: Croquetas with caramelized apple, Huevos benedictinos con salmón, Galette Bretona, Chocolate and banana mousse cake, various cookies and muffins
L’Arrosseria Xàtiva
Carrer del Torrent d’En Vidalet, 26, 08012 Barcelona, Spain
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/nBngvoHXuEFjnYdh6
Web: https://grupxativa.com/reservar-mesa/
When in Spain, have a paella. And these guys can make it gluten free. There’s many great paellas on the menu and there’s no minimum servings limit (for most of them) so everyone can get their own type.
Celiac plus points: All their paellas are gluten free. Staff is knowledgeable about cross-contamination.
We tried: Anchovies with spring onion, Peach, almond & feta cheese salad, Vegetable paella, Black rice paella
💯 Jansana
Carrer de Balmes, 106, 08008 Barcelona, Spain
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/CkwLweBMC3JSrAdp6
Web: https://jansanaglutenfree.com/
Very nice bakery and cafe with great savory and sweet options. They also make their own bread, which is really good, even on the second day.
Celiac plus points: 100% gluten free
We tried: Seeded baguettes, Salmon sandwich, Chicken and vegetarian empanada, various cookies and pastries
Out of China
Carrer d’Aribau, 112, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/rGYvALKUXPmqugVz7
Web: https://www.outofchinabarcelona.com/
We were craving good Chinese food for some time, and we’ve finally found it! The restaurant is not 100% GF but the staff is really knowledgeable and even told us upfront that there’s no cross-contamination, so we don’t have to worry. Most of their dishes are gluten free, or can be made gluten free, including their amazing dumplings. They have an extensive desert menu, too, all gluten free, their mochis alone are worth a trip to Barcelona.
Celiac plus points: Very knowledgeable about cross contamination. Cooking gluten free dishes for 15 years.
We tried: Dim sum, Stir fried broccoli with shitake, Fried rice, Kung pao, Pork spring rolls, Various mochis
💯 Cal Màrius 449
C/ de Mallorca, 449, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/TpTrZVHpsUBdENv77
Little sandwich shop offering tasty pastrami sandwiches/bagels, hamburgers and delicious deserts. Of course everything is gluten free, and as many celiacs are lactose-intolerant, everything is also conveniently lactose free.
Celiac plus points: 100% gluten free and lactose free.
We tried: Pastrami sandwiches, Homemade tiramisu
💯 En Ville
Carrer del Dr. Dou, 14, 08001 Barcelona, Spain
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/hcLowerLhmcL44JK6
Web: https://www.envillebarcelona.es/
100% GF restaurant with friendly staff and some intriguing flavor combinations.
Celiac plus points: 100% gluten free
We tried: Salad of spinach with Camembert cheese, Duck confit with plums, Roast Norwegian salmon, Cheesecake
💯 Chök
Carrer de les Ramelleres, 26, 08001 Barcelona, Spain
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/NciDymA8dnQjbacb7
Web: https://www.chok.shop/
I think Google knows too much about us already so it suggested this tiny bakery while we were walking on La Rambla. We were glad it did though, as we found GF cronuts and other treasures.
Celiac plus points: 100% gluten free
We tried: Cronuts, Various pastries
💯 Hanai Vegana
C/ dels Carders, 28, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/pGdcgPgT5zjfPxB16
Web: https://www.hanaivegana.com/
Wandering through the Gothic Quarter we stopped to check where we were on the map, turned around, and there it was – 100% gluten free bakery with the most epic cinnamon rolls! And we almost missed it! Everything we tried was amazing and we couldn’t even believe that everything was also vegan. We have to come back for their savory pastries.
Celiac plus points: 100% gluten free
We tried: Alfajores, Ferrero bites, Apple crumble, Cinnamon roll, Croissant, Brownie bites, Carrot cake, Tiramisu cake
💯 Chocolat Factory
C/ de València, 268, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
Map: https://g.page/chocolat-factory-rambla
Web: https://www.chocolatfactory.com/en/
We were surprised to find out that this big store with several branches across Barcelona and Spain is completely gluten free! And they don’t even advertise it much (which is a shame). The chocolate truffles were amazing and we brought a few boxes home with us.
Celiac plus points: 100% gluten free
We tried: Various chocolate truffles
💯 Manioca
C/ de Sardenya, 56, 08005 Barcelona, Spain
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/PhPKczFb8ywXqJRF8
Popular Brazilian restaurant with friendly staff and an extensive 100% GF menu!
Celiac plus points: 100% gluten free
We tried: Daditos de tapioca, Beef tapioca wrap, Egg and bacon tapioca wrap
Roots & Rolls
C/ del Consell de Cent, 401, bajos, 08009 derecha, Barcelona, Spain
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/29zTt5UC3TrC7F967
Web: https://www.rootsandrolls.com/
Vegan sushi sounds like an oxymoron, but this vegan restaurant is definitely worth a visit. Very unusual flavors (in a good way), and great cocktails, too.
Celiac plus points: Very knowledgeable about GF, all the gf rolls are prepared separately.
We tried: Sushi tasting platter, Rainbow summer roll, Cheesecake
💯 Flax & Kale Passage
C/ de Sant Pere Més Alt, 31, 33, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/15sAUYcMNznAtgFf8
Web: https://flaxandkale.com/en/flax-and-kale-passage
Hidden gem of a restaurant with great selection of gluten free salads and other dishes. They also figured out how to make gluten free baos! On a nice day (like ours) you can order a takeaway and eat it on the beach.
Celiac plus points: 100% gluten free
We tried: Poke bowl, Pork bao, Steamed dumplings
💯 PÖTSTOT
C/ de València, 204, 08011 Barcelona, Spain
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hwfemm1pDJCtRQvu9
“Everything is possible” in this 100% GF and vegan restaurant.
Celiac plus points: 100% gluten free
We tried: Sabrosada picantona, Pumpkin paella, Mango flan, Chocolate of 4 textures
💯 My Fucking Restaurant
C/ Nou de la Rambla, 35, 08001 Barcelona, Spain
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/koPgrJiwVUeu4MeD9
Web: https://myfuckingrestaurant.com/
Next level tapas. The food is unbelievable and there’s absolutely no chance to walk in and get a table, so make sure you make a reservation way ahead.
Celiac plus points: 100% gluten free
We tried: Many tapas and desserts
