{"id":1124,"date":"2011-07-26T15:42:33","date_gmt":"2011-07-26T14:42:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/walks.friday.ie\/?p=1124"},"modified":"2025-10-22T17:11:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T16:11:22","slug":"vegetarian-in-italy-vegan-gluten-free-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/vegetarian-in-italy-vegan-gluten-free-europe","title":{"rendered":"Italy with Dietary Restrictions: 5 tips for eating Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free and Lactose-Free"},"content":{"rendered":"

Those who have food intolerances or allergies, or are vegetarian or vegan might be wondering if it’s possible to navigate Italy with dietary restrictions? Given the amount of bread, cheese and meat that it usually on the table, this is a genuine concern. But don\u00b4t worry, it can be done!<\/p>\n

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There is always an array of vegetable in stunning colours, shapes and sizes at the local food markets.<\/p><\/div>\n

It is true than the concept of excluding meat or dairy as a lifestyle choice is, quite literally, foreign to Italians, especially the older generations. This not only means you might get a funny look if you try to explain you’re a vegetarian, but also that you might wind up with guanciale (pork jowl) <\/em>in your pasta anyway. Meanwhile, most will be more understanding towards the digestive-based food choices, such as being lactose-intolerant, or a celiac who needs to eat gluten-free.<\/p>\n

Read on for our top five tips for eating in Italy with dietary requirements.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Olive oil is the standard ingredient for Italian cooking!<\/p><\/div>\n

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