There are many reasons for a gluten-free or low-gluten diet. Be it intolerances or a simple life-style decision. Finding gluten-free options in restaurants can sometimes be difficult. That's why we've put together 11 tips for gluten-free food spots in Berlin
Tip 1: Look forward to the new opening of "Trattoria Senza"
Berlin's first completely gluten- and lactose-free Italian restaurant opened its doors on 14 February. Authentic Italian dishes are on the menu - with no compromises, of course. The cuisine is therefore suitable for everyone. You can also look forward to a good selection of vegan dishes.
When: Monday - Thursday 11.30am - 11pm, Friday & Saturday 11.30am - midnight, Sunday 4pm - 11pm
Where: Hannoversche Straße 1, Mitte
Tip 2: Make your bread dreams come true
The AERA Bakery bakes exclusively gluten-free. Sourdough is used as a leavening agent instead of yeast. This makes the bread more digestible. The breads and pastries are all organic quality. That's why you can find them in all Bio Company and LPG shops. The bread is also sold via the online shop and two of the company's own shops.
When: depending on the store
Where: Fasanenstraße 74, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf; Rosenthaler Straße 72, Mitte & in all Bio Company & LPG stores
Tip 3: Get your day off to a good start at Café EasyPeasy
At Café EasyPeasy in Prenzlauer Berg, you can look forward to a completely gluten-free range. This includes delicious breakfast and brunch classics such as waffles, pancakes and bowls. Not to be missed is the homemade cake. All dishes are freshly prepared for you. So come by and let them spoil you!
When: Monday - Friday 10am - 5.30pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am - 6pm
Where: Wichertstraße 33a, Prenzlauer Berg
Tip 4: Try the Brazilian cuisine at Tapiocaria
Traditional yet modern Brazilian cuisine is on offer at Tapiocaria. All dishes are gluten-free and the menu is really extensive. You are spoilt for choice between tapioca with different fillings. Savoury with cheese, salad or meat, but also sweet and vegan! In addition to the main courses, many snacks and of course desserts and cakes are also on the menu.
When: Wednesday - Friday 6pm - 11pm, Saturday 12pm - 11pm, Sunday 12pm - 9pm
Where: Samariterstraße 34a, Friedrichshain
Tip 5: Taste the slightly different Berlin Cantuccini
The Italian almond biscuits are lovingly handmade and of high quality in a modern and creative way for you in Berlin. Whether as a savoury snack with an aperitif, cheese or as a topping for salads or as a sweet treat. The Berliner Cantuccini differ from the classic recipe in a few ways. For example, the absence of any gluten and eggs. With the exception of the "Cheesy" variety, there is also no milk in the recipe. By replacing the flour with a high content of ground nuts, seeds and kernels, the consistency of Berliner Cantuccini is much less dry. The products are available in the online shop and the manufactory's small tasting parlour.
When: Tuesday & Wednesday 11am - 1pm, Thursday & Friday 11am - 5pm
Where: Kollwitzstraße 90, Prenzlauer Berg
Tip 6: Taco fans take note!
Just opposite Siegfried-Hirschmann-Park in Friedrichshain, Taqueria Mexa Berlin serves up authentic Mexican flavours. The corn tortillas are freshly baked for you on site and are therefore naturally gluten-free. They form the basis for various tasty taco variations, as well as quesdadillas, tostadas and nachos.
When: Tuesday - Saturday 12pm - 10pm, Sunday 1.30pm - 8pm, Monday 1.30pm - 10pm
Where: Boxhagener Straße 50, Friedrichshain
Tip 7: Feast on delicious burgers at the Burgerie
The Burgerie in Prenzlauer Berg is not exclusively gluten-free. However, you can also get gluten-free buns for your burger on request. All dips, fries and wedges are homemade. The selection of creative meat, fish and veggie burgers is enormous. Great importance is placed on the quality and freshness of the ingredients here!
When: Monday - Sunday 1 - 9.30 pm
Where: Schönhauser Allee 50, Prenzlauer Berg
Tip 8: Taste French classics in gluten-free
From Paris to Berlin it was time for owners Jean-Philippe and Vincent. Here they share their passion for crêpes and galettes with you. The galletes are offered in many variations and different types of cheese. Fruit and vegetables are fresh and seasonal. Thanks to 100% buckwheat flour, all galletes are gluten-free. The homemade crêpes are actually baked with wheat flour, but can also be prepared for you with buckwheat flour.
When: Wednesday - Friday 12 - 4 pm/18 - 11 pm, Saturday 12 - 11 pm, Sunday 12 - 10 pm
Where: Pappelallee 15, Prenzlauer Berg
Tip 9: Enjoy gluten-free and vegan food at Café Velicious
The gluten-free and vegan Café Velicious welcomes you with a selection of cakes, various pastries and delicious breakfasts. Everything here is homemade and is lovingly and freshly prepared for you. No matter whether you prefer sweet or savoury: Everyone gets their money's worth here.
When: Thursday - Sunday 10 am - 6 pm
Where: Bundesallee 118, Friedenau
Tip 10: Discover a little piece of India at Chutnify
Chutnify serves modern and down-to-earth Indian cuisine in Neukölln and Prenzlauer Berg. The restaurant specialises in dosas, a type of savoury crêpe made from fermented lentils and rice flour. All dosas are therefore gluten-free. Even if not everything, most of the dishes at Chutnify are gluten-free. Everything is transparently labelled on the menu.
When: Monday - Friday 12 - 3 pm/18 - 10 pm, Saturday & Sunday 12 - 10 pm
Where: Pflügerstraße 25, Neukölln, Sredzkistraße 43, Prenzlauer Berg
Tip 11: Schnitzel for everyone - Really!
With the motto "Schnitzel for everyone", the Schnitzelei offers both creative and classic schnitzel creations at three locations. In addition to the usual meat schnitzels, you will also find unusual vegetarian and vegan schnitzels made from vegetables on the menu. Many of the dishes here are also gluten-free and are clearly labelled on the menu.
When: Monday - Friday 4 - 11 pm, Saturday & Sunday 12 - 11 pm
Where: Rontgenstraße 7b, Charlottenburg; Chausseestraße 8, Mitte; Landauer Straße 8, Wilmersdorf
