Welcome to Barcelona, where the streets buzz with culture and the aromas of delectable cuisine. For those navigating a gluten-free diet, exploring this city’s culinary scene is not just a pleasure but a revelation. Barcelona boasts a remarkable array of gluten-free options, from traditional Catalan dishes and Spanish tapas, to global flavors reimagined without gluten.
Whether you’re strolling down the bustling La Rambla or exploring the charming alleys of the Gothic Quarter, you’ll find restaurants and cafes eager to cater to your dietary needs without compromising on taste.
Join us as we unveil our 10 favorite gluten-free culinary gems that promise to tantalize your taste buds and showcase the best of Barcelona’s gluten-free gastronomy. Join us as we explore ten must-try gluten-free food options that showcase Barcelona’s rich culinary tapestry while ensuring a deliciously safe dining experience.
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Messié Sin Gluten
Messié Sin Gluten is a 100% gluten free restaurant specializing in pizza and pasta dishes. The food was fresh and made from quality ingredients. I enjoyed a meat lasagna, and my husband, Jeremy, a pizza. It was so nice to be able to order lasagna!
My F*cking Restaurant
MFR is a dedicated gluten free restaurant. Despite the sassy name, My F*cking Restaurant is on the nicer end of the spectrum. We had a multi-course tapas spread. We everything from oysters, beef tartare, to truffle macaroni and cheese. The desserts were absolutely incredible.
M2 Gluten Free
M2 Gluten Free may have been my favorite restaurant in Barcelona. This marvelous eatery is off the beaten path. We had to go on quite the walk to get here (but public transit is definitely an option, we just like to explore). Jeremy enjoyed a delicious burger, and I had the most incredible carbonara ever. M2 is another dedicated GF restaurant and is not to be missed!
En Ville
En Ville is a dedicated gluten free restaurant accredited by local celiac association. They have a massive, all gluten free menu, and the sangria was delectable. The Iberian ham croquettes were so good that I’m salivating just thinking about them as I write this. For our main courses, we had duck confit and boned rib of acorn fed Iberian pork. The desserts were just as incredible. I cannot wait to visit again!
Conesa Entrepans
Located in the Gothic Quarter, Conesa Entrepans is not only a gluten free destination, but a tourist destination as well. Guy Fieri featured Conesa on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. I understand why, the sandwich shop had a line out the door, but the sandwich was worth every minute of the roughly 20 minute wait.
The owner of Conesa has a special place in his heart for gluten free and celiac disease, so much in fact, that he opened up a whole separate prep line for gluten free customers.
A guest of his from a local TV crew was at Conesa & the owner noticed that one man was not eating. Why? The man had celiac disease. The owner wanted his guest, and other guests with celiac disease to be able to “have a seat at the table” as mealtime is important to local (Catalan) culture. Not only is the gluten free story beautiful, the food is amazing.
McDonald’s?!?!
Who would have thought that one would find gluten free fast food, let alone McDonalds? McDonalds in Spain offers a handful of gluten free options including fries, cheeseburgers, hamburgers, & Big Macs! The gluten free bun was pretty good, and the burger patty… well it was McDonalds! It was alright. It was just very exciting to be able to eat McDonalds for the first time in several years without having a celiac reaction. The staff at the McDonalds that we ate at (in the Barcelona train station) was knowledgeable & I felt confident in the safety of my food.
They even have macarons and “Mcpops” (doughnuts?)
Copasetic
Copasetic was my introduction to the quality of the gluten free food in Barcelona. This was our first stop after we landed. This is where Jeremy introduced me to patatas bravas or “spicy potatoes”, a native dish to Spain. I’m obsessed.
La Desayuneria
La Desayuneria is an “American themed” restaurant, inspired by the owners’ trip to the United States in which they fell in love with the American breakfast. I enjoyed some amazing gluten free pancakes, and they were so much better than anything I have had back home. The Spanish just GET it. Persons with celiac deserve tasty food too, and Spain nails it.
La Boqueria & Mercat de Sant Antoni
These markets are a must see on your trip to Spain. Food is fresh and locally sourced, there is something for everyone, and the experience of walking through it is worth a trip to explore and discover a different culture.
Carrefour market for snacks (chain)
Not too much to say here other than Carrefour is a local market that has some gluten free selections. This is your best bet to find a wider variety of snack options. The local supermercados did me well with fun gluten free potato chip options. There is a 100% gluten free market in Barcelona somewhere, but unfortunately we did not have enough time to make it there.
NSFW Bonus option- D**k Waffle
I don’t think I need to go into a description here…check out the tags on Instagram
While the waffles are not gluten-free, the d**k popsicles are.
