Travelling gluten free in Romania

Are you going on a holiday to Romania and looking for the best gluten-free spots? Look no further! We have gathered all necessary information for gluten free in Romania in one easy overview.

Romanian coeliac dietary explanation

Romanian

Sufăr de boala celiacă și, din motive medicale, nu am voie să mănânc alimente care conțin cereale sau produse care conțin gluten.

Asta înseamnă că nu pot consuma produse din grâu, secară, orz, spelț, kamut și ovăz, precum și produse derivate din acestea, cum ar fi făina, grișul, pesmetul, pastele, tăițeii, colțunași, sosuri, prăjituri, clătite etc.

Există vreun fel de mâncare pe meniul dumneavoastră care este potrivit pentru mine sau puteți pregăti un preparat fără alimentele menționate mai sus, de exemplu, utilizând făină de porumb sau făină de cartofi pentru sos și pregătind carnea, peștele sau legumele fără făină sau pesmet?

Este, de asemenea, important să utilizați ustensile curate și să pregătiți mâncarea într-o zonă curată din bucătărie.

În cazul în care aveți dubii, vă rugăm să consultați persoana în cauză. Mulțumesc!

English

I am suffering from coeliac disease and therefore because of medical reasons I am not allowed to eat any foods which contain gluten-containing cereals or products of these.

This means:
No products from wheat, rye, barley, spelt, kamut and oats as well as products of these like flour, semolina, breadcrumbs, bread, pastry, noodles, dumplings, sauces, cakes, wafers etc.

Are there any dishes on your menu which are suitable for me or can you prepare a meal without above mentioned foods e.g. to use maizestarch or potatoflour for the sauce and to prepare the meat, the fish or vegetables without flour or breadcrumbs?

It is also important to use clean kitchen equipment and prepare food in a clean area in the kitchen.

In doubt, please consult the person concerned. Thank you!

Where to buy gluten-free food in Romania

The gluten-free products can be found in all the supermarket chains (Kaufland, Mega Image, Carrefour, Auchan) and in some of the regular stores as well.<

A popular pharmacy chain with a wide range of GF products is called “Farmacia Tei”.

Gluten-free restaurants in Romania

All the gluten-free places in Romania that are safe for coeliacs can be found in the following application: “Gluten Advisor”. The app features the coeliac-friendly locations in Europe and is available in 6 languages, including English, Spanish, Italian, German, French and Romanian.

Most of the GF places are located in Bucharest, such as the ones accredited by the National Association (ARIG): „L’amande Bucharest”, „Pizzeria Viitorului”, and „Droit Gauche”, which is located in Mangalia, among many others. In total, there are about 10 coeliac-friendly establishments in Romania, you can check all of them out in the application.

Tips for gluten free in Romania

Eating gluten free in Romania can be a bit challenging, as traditional Romanian cuisine heavily relies on wheat-based products such as bread and pasta. Look for naturally gluten-free foods: Romania has a rich tradition of fresh produce, meats, and dairy products. Be proactive and make sure that the text above is completely understood by the waiters.

Romanian Coeliac Society

For further information please contact the Romanian Coeliac Society:

Asociatia Romană pentru Intoleranță la gluten (ARIG)
Address: Str. Vasile Lucaciu 72, sector 3, Bucuresti, Romania

Telephone number: +40740027494
Website: arig.ro
E-mail: info@arig.ro

Last update of this Travel Net information: November 2023