Eating gluten-free in Genoa: focaccia and pizza among the alleys
Genoese focaccia, pizza, farinata: Ligurian cuisine also revolves heavily around leavened dough. Genoa now offers several AIC-certified pizzerias across different districts, plus a bakery-pastry shop that recently opened, entirely dedicated to gluten-free.
AIC-certified pizzerias in the city
Two addresses in different districts, both with a dedicated oven and AIC certification.
Franco Pizzeria
In Sampierdarena, Franco Pizzeria is AIC-certified with a dedicated oven for gluten-free preparation: it offers gluten-free and dairy-free pizzas, plus gluten-free beer and desserts, with home delivery available.
I Due Fratelli
In the Prà district, I Due Fratelli is an AIC-certified bar-pizzeria offering alternative doughs, including whole wheat, kamut and gluten-free, for anyone looking for more options beyond the classic gluten-free choice.
The newest bakery: Sestri Ponente
Opened at the end of 2024, Randazzo Gluten Free in Sestri Ponente is an artisanal lab dedicated exclusively to gluten-free, with dairy-free products too: it offers focaccia, pizza, snacks and desserts, and has joined the AIC Liguria network.
Frequently asked questions about gluten-free Genoa
The most common questions from people looking for where to eat gluten-free in the city.
Do all pizzerias in Genoa have a dedicated oven?
No, always check individually: Franco Pizzeria in Sampierdarena and I Due Fratelli in Prà are both AIC-certified with specific attention to gluten-free, but this isn't the rule for every pizzeria in the city.
Where can I find gluten-free focaccia in Genoa?
Randazzo Gluten Free in Sestri Ponente, opened recently, offers gluten-free focaccia in a lab dedicated exclusively to this type of production, with no risk of cross-contamination.
Are there alternative doughs beyond gluten-free in Genoa?
Yes, some pizzerias like I Due Fratelli also offer whole wheat or kamut doughs alongside the gluten-free one, for anyone looking for more variety in their choices.
