Eating gluten-free in Bari: from focaccia to panzerotti
Bari-style focaccia, panzerotti, orecchiette: Bari's cuisine is built mostly on bread and pasta, two categories that require the utmost care for someone with celiac disease. The city, though, offers verified addresses, from a dedicated bakery to a pizzeria with an alternative dough, to enjoy Puglia's flavors gluten-free.
Bakery and deli: the city's reference point
Two addresses dedicated to gluten-free baking, each with its own specialty.
La Gouterie
La Gouterie is Bari's first pastry shop and deli entirely dedicated to gluten-free, active since 2013: it offers sweet and savory items, deli food and packaged products, some available via regional health voucher.
Panificio Magda
Panificio Magda has a lab authorized by the Ministry of Health for certified gluten-free production, where you'll find Bari-style focaccia, panzerotti and bread, traceable alongside traditional production.
Gluten-free tray pizza in downtown Bari
On Via Sparano, in the heart of the city, Solho offers tray pizza with a rice-flour dough as a gluten-free alternative, alongside traditional Puglia cuisine: a handy option for anyone visiting the historic center.
Frequently asked questions about gluten-free Bari
The most common questions from people looking for where to eat gluten-free in the city.
Where can I find gluten-free Bari-style focaccia?
Panificio Magda produces gluten-free Bari-style focaccia in a lab authorized by the Ministry of Health, with guaranteed traceability compared to traditional production.
Are there products available via health voucher in Bari?
Yes, La Gouterie also offers packaged products available via regional health voucher, alongside daily fresh sweet and savory gluten-free items.
Is gluten-free tray pizza safe for someone with celiac disease?
Always check whether the rice-flour dough is prepared in an area separate from the traditional pizza dough, to rule out the risk of cross-contamination during preparation.
