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Best travel destinations for food allergies in Europe

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London
A Tapestry of History and Modernity
9.2
Natasha's Law has required full ingredient labels on food packed on site since October 2021. Sandwiches, salads and bakery items must highlight allergens in the ingredient list. UK restaurants must also tell customers about the 14 main allergens. Many big chains post allergen charts on their websites before the visit.
Highlights:
  • 🎖️ Watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
  • 🎡 Ride the London Eye for sweeping Thames views
  • 👑 See the Crown Jewels inside the Tower of London
Rome
The Eternal City of history and charm
9.2
Garlic, tomato and basil scent the kitchens of Rome's trattorias. Italy's health system gives coeliac patients a monthly allowance for gluten free food. Gluten free pasta, pizza and bread are easy to find. Restaurants in the AIC network follow rules against cross contact. Tell staff you are coeliac before you order.
Highlights:
  • 🎨 Gaze at Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel
  • 🪙 Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain for good luck
  • ⚔️ Stand inside the Colosseum and imagine ancient gladiator battles
Copenhagen
Scandi-cool vibes and world-class food
9.2
Torvehallerne is a market of two glass halls beside Nørreport station. Stalls sell fresh produce, fish and open sandwiches called smørrebrød, so ingredients are easy to see. Danish law requires restaurants and cafés to explain what their food contains. If staff give the answer aloud, a sign must say they can.
Highlights:
  • 👑 Explore Rosenborg Castle and its royal crown jewels
  • 🧜‍♀️ See the famous Little Mermaid statue by the waterfront
  • 🌈 Visit the colorful Nyhavn harbor and enjoy a waterside drink
Florence
The cradle of the Renaissance
9.3
The Arno river runs through this city in the centre of Tuscany. The Italian Celiac Association started its AFC restaurant network in 2000. Tuscany is the flagship region of that network. Accredited kitchens complete coeliac training and get inspected at least once a year. The AIC Mobile app lists them.
Highlights:
  • 🌇 Stroll across the historic Ponte Vecchio bridge at sunset
  • ⛪ Climb the Duomo’s dome for breathtaking Florence views
  • 🗿 Admire Michelangelo’s David at the Galleria dell’Accademia
Stockholm
Where islands, history and modernity meet
8.3
This city spreads across islands where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea. Östermalms Saluhall, a food hall from 1888, has stalls for fish, cheese and bread. Stallholders can answer questions about ingredients. Swedish rules require restaurants to give allergen information, in writing or by speaking with staff.
Highlights:
  • ⛴️ Take a ferry to the Stockholm Archipelago’s scenic islands
  • 🏘️ Explore Gamla Stan’s cobbled streets and colorful old houses
  • 👑 Visit the Royal Palace and watch the changing of the guard
Helsinki
Nordic charm by the Baltic Sea
8.4
This capital lies farther north than Oslo and Stockholm. Menus there use letters to mark diets, such as G for gluten free and M for milk free. L means lactose free. Finnish menus often add VL for low lactose. The Old Market Hall by the harbour sells fish, cheese and rye bread.
Highlights:
  • ⛴️ Take a ferry to Suomenlinna Fortress and explore its walls
  • ⛪ Visit the striking contemporary Temppeliaukio Church carved from rock
  • 🧖‍♂️ Relax in a traditional Finnish sauna by the sea
Oslo
Scandinavia’s modern capital in nature’s embrace
8.1
The Mathallen food hall opened in 2012 in an old factory district beside the Akerselva river. Norwegian rules say restaurants must make allergen information easy to find without asking. It can appear on menus, signs or screens. Even so, it helps to confirm details with staff when you order.
Highlights:
  • 🎭 Stroll along the Oslo Opera House rooftop for views
  • ⛵ Explore the Viking Ship Museum and its ancient vessels
  • 🗿 Visit the magnificent Vigeland Sculpture Park in Frogner
Gothenburg
Where coastal charm meets cool culture
8.1
Locals take a daily fika, a coffee and pastry break, in the cafes of Haga. The district is known for cinnamon buns as big as a plate. Many cafes now offer vegan or gluten free versions. Cobbled Haga Nygatan has old wooden houses from the 1800s.
Highlights:
  • 🎢 Visit Liseberg amusement park for thrilling rides and concerts
  • ☕ Wander through Haga and enjoy traditional Swedish fika
  • ⛴️ Take a ferry through the Gothenburg Archipelago’s scenic islands
Dublin
Where History, Pubs and Culture Collide
8.3
The smell of hot battered fish drifts from kitchens across Dublin. Fish Shop on Benburb Street offers gluten free battered fish. Its baked sole is naturally gluten free. Mak has a coeliac menu and Grano serves gluten free pasta. Ask staff how the kitchen avoids cross contact.
Highlights:
  • 🎶 Hear live Irish music in the pubs of Temple Bar
  • 📜 Stroll through Trinity College to see the Book of Kells
  • 🍺 Tour the Guinness Storehouse and enjoy a pint with views
Cork
Ireland’s rebel city with soul
7.2
The English Market has traded in the centre of Cork since 1788. Butchers, fishmongers and cheese sellers know where each product comes from. Irish food law requires restaurants to give details of the 14 main allergens. Market Lane, a restaurant on Oliver Plunkett Street, has a coeliac menu on request.
Highlights:
  • 🛍️ Wander and shop at the lively English Market
  • 🏰 Explore the historic Cork City Gaol with atmospheric tours
  • 🪨 Kiss the legendary Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle
Galway
Bohemian spirit on the wild Atlantic
7.1
Saturday mornings bring a street market beside Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church. Stallholders sell breads, cheeses and seafood and can talk about their ingredients. Hooked serves gluten free fish and chips. Galway Bay supplies fresh fish and shellfish to many kitchens. Ask about shellfish and fish if either is a worry.
Highlights:
  • 🌊 Take a scenic stroll along the Salthill Promenade by the Atlantic
  • 💍 Visit the Claddagh and learn about its famous ring’s origins
  • 🎶 Walk through Galway’s colorful Latin Quarter and enjoy street music
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