Gluten Free in Paris
Paris has become a haven for gluten-free food enthusiasts. While awareness around coeliac disease and cross-contamination may not be perfect in every restaurant, the city boasts numerous dedicated gluten-free establishments, making it a delightful destination for travelers with dietary restrictions.
In terms of bakeries, it's fantastic. You could spend a whole weekend taking yourself on a gluten free bakery tour - in fact, I did this myself and highly recommend it!
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Tips for Your Gluten-Free Adventure
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Visit Early for the Best Selection: Like anywhere, Parisian bakeries offer the widest selection in the morning. Head out early to stock up on delicious treats for the day. Many bakeries, especially Copains, also provide beautiful sandwiches and baguettes to take away.
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Check Opening Times: Always verify opening hours before planning your visit. Some places may be closed on Mondays, and hours can vary, particularly during the summer months.
With these tips in mind, your gluten-free culinary journey through Paris will be both enjoyable and delicious. Bon appétit!
Gluten Free Bakeries
A completely gluten free bakery, with several locations in Paris. They are an absolute must visit for all things bread & patisserie. It's a great place to stop by in the morning and load up for the day, especially because they have a huge range of incredible filled baguettes & sandwiches.
Location: Several in central Paris, check map below
Price per item: €4-8
Best time to go: In the morning for the best selection
Other Dietary Requirements: Dairy Free & Vegan options available
Recommendation: Chicken & sun-dried tomato filled baguette & chocolate babka
Noglu is a very popular gluten-free bakery in Paris, known for its pastries, bread, and savoury treats. When I went there I tried a few items, my favourite by far was their baguette, which I took with me to a wine & cheese tasting session. They also run a cafe called Le Pont Traversé, which is also gluten free - read more about that in the section below.
Location: 3 locations on in Central Paris, see map below
Price per item: €4-8
Best time to go: In the morning for the best selection
Other Dietary Requirements: Dairy free options available
Recommendation: Baguettes & doughnuts
This is by far my number one spot in Paris for gluten free pastry. A tiny little corner shop located just under the Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre, it's perfect to drop by if you are doing some sightseeing. Their pastry is incredible and lots of the items are kept warm in a cabinet so they are absolutely perfect for eating straight away.
Location: Montmartre
Price per item: €3-€6
Best time to go: Definitely in the morning, it's a small bakery so you don't want to miss out.
Other Dietary Requirements: Unsure
Recommendation: Apple turnover and pain au chocolate
An innovative gluten free bakery that specialises in breads and choux pastry. Their eclairs were some of the best I've ever had. They also have interesting rectangular breads with different flavours, made mostly from rice flour giving them a soft and bouncy texture.
Location: 2 locations in Brochant and Oberkampf
Price per item: €3-€10
Best time to go: Anytime!
Other Dietary Requirements: Unsure
Recommendation: Sucre bread & eclairs
This is a lovely little patisserie and cafe with some of the most beautiful tarts you'll ever see. Everything is gluten & refined sugar free so the patisserie is naturally sweetened with fresh fruits. The also have a nice range of teas, and sell gluten free loaves and baguettes.
Location: 3rd arrondissement, near Filles du Calvaire station
Price per item: €6-€10
Best time to go: Anytime!
Other Dietary Requirements: Sugar free, Low GI.
Recommendation: Any of the tarts!
Described as a canteen, counter, and grocery store, Judy Market could definitely also fall into the cafe category. Everything is gluten free, and all their food is seasonal & organic, focussing on local ingredients. They also have a few options that you can grab to takeaway, like sandwiches, salad bowls, and juices!
Location: 2 locations in Roussau & Fluerus
Price per item: €4-€6 (lunches from €10-15)
Best time to go: Anytime!
Other Dietary Requirements: Vegetarian & vegan options avaiable.
Recommendation: Cookies & lunch bowls
This is a great gluten free & vegan shop to pop in and grab lunches on-the-go, with options like protein & acai bowls, sandwiches, and even a few pastries - which I suspect are supplied from Copains!
Location: There are lots around central Paris!
Price per item: €5-€15
Best time to go: Anytime!
Other Dietary Requirements: Everything is vegan
Recommendation: I didn't get to try any of their food but I loved their collagen juice.
Grom is an Italian Gelateria with several locations in Europe, 2 of which are in Paris and they are all 100% gluten free - yes, that means the cones too!
Location: 2 locations in 2nd & 6th arrondissement
Price per item: €4-€8
Best time to go: Anytime!
Other Dietary Requirements: Dairy free & vegan options available
Recommendation: Pistachio and Stracciatella are my favourite flavours
Gluten Free Restaurants & Cafes
This is a completely gluten free restaurant by Noglu which has quickly become my favourite brunch spot in Paris. When I went I tried their eggs, bacon, toast, salad, pesto potato breakfast which sounds simple but what actually my favourite meal of the trip. They also stock all the delicious gluten free pastries that you'd normally be able to find at Noglu,
Location: 6th arrondissement
Price per meal: €8-€20
Booking required: No
Other Dietary Requirements: Dairy free & vegan options available
Recommendation: Pistachio and Stracciatella are my favourite flavours
Riz Riz is a gluten free, plant based & zero-waste restaurant that's reasonably priced and incredibly delicious. It's somewhere I always stop by at least once when I'm in Paris. The menu includes curries, waffles, salads, & dhals, or you can even go for their tastig menu which includes a bit of everything. I would also suggest leaving room for dessert!
Location: 3rd arrondissement
Price per meal: €10-€15 (set meal is £26 per person)
Booking required: It's recommended
Other Dietary Requirements: Everything is plant-based!
Recommendation: Sweet potato waffle salad & dragon curry
This is a completely gluten free spot that makes delicious manouche saj - a popular Levantine food consisting of a thin flatbread normally topped with cheese, meats and salads. They also make super fresh salads which you can get with your wrap as a set meal.
Location: 10th arrondissement, near Gard du Nord
Price per item: €8-€12
Booking required: No!
Other Dietary Requirements: Dairy free & vegan options included
Recommendation: Halloumi Wrap!
Kapunka is a Thai restaurant that is mostly gluten free. There are 3 locations in Paris, one is also plant-based (but please note this one has more options containing gluten so their may be a risk of cross-contamination). They also offer takeaway!
Location: 3 locations, check map below
Price per item: €4-€8
Booking required: It's recommended
Other Dietary Requirements: Dairy free & vegan options included
Recommendation: Can't beat their classic pad Thai & satay chicken skewers
Cafe Mareva
You cannot miss Cafe Mareva and their incredible gluten free customisable waffles! This cafe is completely gluten free and located quite close to Gard du Nord - great for if you are getting off the Eurostar or about to get on and have a few hours to kill.
Location: 18th arrondissement, near Montmartre
Price per item: €10-€15
Booking required: No!
Other Dietary Requirements: Dairy free & vegan options available
Recommendation: Customize your own waffle - you won't regret it!
Lulu's is an Australian restaurant that has plenty of gluten free options, and staff with great knowledge of coeliac disease and cross-contamination. The types of food you'll find are things like club sandwiches, fish & chips, burgers - it's not very French, but also not quite Australian. Still a cute restaurant though, especially if you are craving fries!
Location: 5th arrondissement
Price per meal: €10-€20
Booking required: Definitely
Other Dietary Requirements: Some vegan options available
Recommendation: Club sandwich and the green aperol spritz!
More 100% gluten free places (that I haven't tried yet)