Looking for gluten free food? I will advise you on the best gluten-free restaurants, pastry shops and bakeries in Barcelona

Barcelona is a city in which every lover will find something for himself good food. From amazing tapas to tasty paella to seafood masterpieces, tastes from all over the world come together here. But what to do if you have special dietary requirements or a diet? Barcelona won't let you down here either! 

Gula Sana Gluten Free Café in Barcelona has a beautiful entrance decorated with flowers

There are lots of great restaurants in town, in which you can eat even if you are a vegetarian, vegan or simply avoid gluten-free food for some reason.

And this article will be about the last-named category of food: we will look at them together the best gluten-free restaurants, patisseries and bakeries in Barcelona and I will advise you on how to eat deliciously, happily and without worries. 

Also read: The best places for brunch in Barcelona, or my top 12 establishments where you can have a combination of breakfast and lunch.

What traditional dishes to eat in Barcelona if you want to avoid gluten? 

I think Spanish cuisine is quite accommodating to anyone with any dietary restrictions. Many - even traditional dishes - are also suitable for those who try to avoid certain foods or ingredients. 

If you go to a classic restaurant in Barcelona and are in doubt about what traditional food you can try, below are some tips for inspiration if you are trying to eat gluten-free:

• paella – traditional paella does not contain gluten; the basis of the food is rice, olive oil, onions, garlic, tomatoes, saffron, paprika and various types of meat and vegetables.
• tapas main course – if you go out for tapas or pintxos, many of these little delicacies are also gluten-free (olives, cheeses, hams,...)
• gazpacho – cold tomato soup is also gluten-free in Spain (but watch out for the croutons!)
• Spanish potato omlette - the Spanish tortilla is made from potatoes, oil, eggs and onions, and if you are celiac, you don't have to worry about your health here either
• patatas bravas – fried potatoes with salty sauce or mayonnaise (just be careful with the sauce – better ask where it comes from)
• from the sweet desserts you can try, for example Catalan cream (Catalan cream). It is usually made of milk, egg yolks, sugar, starch and vanilla. For other desserts - such as crispy churros - you'd better go to an establishment that specializes in gluten-free goodies or has a gluten-free option on the menu (e.g. Chök, see recommended restaurants and cafes below)

But there are many more of those dishes.

If you are not sure about something, just ask the staff.

It is important for you to know the following connection: "sin gluten" (Spanish) or "sense gluten" (Catalan) – i.e. gluten-free.

In this way, you will find marked all the dishes or establishments that are suitable for celiacs in Barcelona. Alternatively, you can search the established graphic designation of a crossed ear or the letters GF for food in the restaurant menu.

You can have great gluten-free pizza and pasta (or other Italian dishes) at the Messié Gluten Free restaurant in Barcelona

My recommendations: The best gluten-free restaurants and cafes in Barcelona

If you are looking for recommendations for the best restaurants, cafes or other establishments serving gluten-free snacks, check out the tips below.

These are places that I have visited myself or have been recommended to me by readers. If you have your own tip for a good place for celiacs, drop me a line! 

Gluten-free restaurants in Barcelona

• Messié Pizza Gluten Free (map) – a really excellent gluten-free pizzeria, where they also offer a lot of gluten-free beers (if there is no place, go to the nearby Grosso Napoletano Gluten Free (map), where many say they have the best gluten-free pizza in the world - I haven't been there myself, so I can't judge...)
• En Ville (map) – a good fine-dining restaurant in the neighborhood El Raval, which has a gluten-free menu and offers traditional Spanish dishes in a modern guise
• Flax and Kale (map) – another of the already established restaurants that took an alternative route. Although it is primarily a vegan establishment, the staff is knowledgeable and gluten-free versions of the meals are not a problem. 
• Healthy Gluttony (map) – gluten-free bistro for breakfast, brunch or something quick to eat and good coffee, juices or gluten-free beer
• La Boquería – in the famous La Boquería market even celiacs can eat in Barcelona: there are several stalls where you can have gluten-free empanadas or sweet macaroons. 
• A Vocados Gluten Free (map) – this establishment bills itself as "the healthiest restaurant in the city", they have several establishments around Barcelona, ​​but you should head to the one at C/ Enric Granados, 13, which is focused on gluten-free, lactose-free and vegan dishes.
• M2 Gluten Free (map) – another great bistro a short distance from the center of Barcelona offering a wide variety of dishes, starting with pasta and pizza, through poke bowls, falafel, to various snacks and desserts. 
• Cassava Gluten Free (map) – if you move around city ​​park, Manioca is a good enough gluten-free restaurant for lunch with family or friends; try their shareable lunch plates
• PÖTSTOT Gluten Free / Sin gluten (map) is again a clear choice when you move around Passeig de Gràcia and admire perhaps Casa Batlló or Casa Milà. Although this restaurant has gluten-free in its name, they also have a lot of dishes for those who avoid meat or lactose.
• The Fish and Chip Shop (map) – if you get a craving for fish and chips, head here! Although not all meals are gluten-free, they do have a special menu of meals and drinks for celiacs. 

M2 Gluten Free bistro is great for a quick lunch or takeaway; in the photo of their amazing poké

Gluten-free patisseries and bakeries in Barcelona

• Chok the Chocolate Kitchen (map) – a proven classic in the Raval district it offers a lot of sweets that will satisfy even those who eat gluten, I guarantee!
• Hanai Vegana - Gluten Free & Vegan Bakery (map) – without a doubt one of the best bakeries in Barcelona that caters to celiacs and vegans. They offer savory and sweet pastries and desserts. Once you taste their donuts, you won't want another!
• La Browneria Gluten Free (map) – this stop on C/ de Girona is a must for anyone who loves brownies – just looking at their Instagram will make you drool over all the amazing looking desserts and treats
• Celiac Disease (map) – a pleasant bakery and cafe in the center of Barcelona, ​​where you can have gluten-free and lactose-free goodies
• Jansana Gluten Free Bakery (map) – a good gluten-free bakery that you can find in the center of Barcelona; for example, their baguettes are excellent, the gluten-free bread is rather average...

If you're not afraid to experiment with food, head to Flax & Kale; in the photo, their combination of watermelon and salmon. 

Map: Gluten-free restaurants and businesses in and around Barcelona

It exists in Catalonia Association of Celiacs of Catalonia, that is, an association bringing together gluten-free businesses, restaurants and other places suitable for celiacs. They have it on the website useful map, where you can easily filter restaurants, cafes or pastry shops that offer gluten-free products. 

Gluten-free businesses, cafes and restaurants in Barcelona - View map >> 

Gluten-free food from the restaurant A Vocados - yes, avocado often plays a role here!

Find Me Gluten Free mobile app for everyone gluten free

If you're moving around Barcelona and want something to help you quickly find gluten-free restaurants around you, I recommend using one of the mobile apps on your phone or tablet. 

My personal favorite is the Find Me Gluten Free mobile app. With it, you just have to allow access to your location and the application will then display a practical map based on your location with a list of restaurants in Barcelona that cook exclusively gluten-free or at least have a gluten-free part of the range. 

Find Me Gluten Free - a mobile app that finds gluten free restaurants in Barcelona (available for Android and iOS)

For each restaurant in the application, you can see useful information such as the address, opening hours, rating or menu type (only gluten-free dishes, some gluten-free dishes, etc.). All this information will help you quickly find the right gluten-free restaurant in town. 

Find me Gluten Free is available for free for: 

• Apple App Store (iPhones and iOS devices)
• Google Play Store (for devices with Androidem)

(Alternatively, you can also search without the ve application web browser).

A stop at La Browneria is a must for all brownie lovers!

More tips for celiacs and people who don't want to eat gluten

• You can buy gluten-free food in regular shops and food markets, such as Mercadona, Carrefour or maybe caprabo. Of these three, I recommend Mercadona, which has a really wide range of gluten-free foods, and most of all, you will find it clearly marked on the packaging - you don't have to spend long minutes studying their ingredients. 
• If you will be in a restaurant that is not gluten-free, it is usually not a problem to arrange with the staff and have a gluten-free option prepared for you - just don't be afraid to ask
• A great way to find gluten-free or lactose-free restaurants in Barcelona is to use them Google Maps. By entering "sin gluten" in the search, you can find not only restaurants but also cafes and pastry shops that have this connection in the name or in reviews. Once you're interested in a place, look at the reviews, in which you can also search by this keyword, among other things. 
• As an emergency food solution, you can visit, for example, any branch of the McDonalds chain, where you can choose a gluten-free meal yourself via the kiosk. 
• You can find many more tips in the articles My GF Guide, Gluten-free Barcelona or Whole roads.