Paris Gluten Free Guide
Last updated: May 2023
Paris, city of love, city of the Eiffel tower, city of cheese, croissants and wine, but city of gluten free? Suprisingly, yes! Paris is fantastic for gluten free options. Gone are the days when France was a near impossible coeliac holiday destination. If you ask for “sans gluten” at restaurants, you won’t always be met with an understanding response, but if you do your research and know where to go there are some amazing spots. There are even a number of 100% gluten free restaurants in Paris so you can eat with peace of mind.
It’s so easy to get the Eurostar to Paris that I’d definitely recommend a foodie weekend trip there, with a suitcase with plenty of space to bring home treats of course.
I hope you enjoy Paris, and make sure to let me know where you visit!
Breakfast/Lunch
NoGlu
The clue is in the name, NoGlu is a 100% gluten free restaurant. It is also a really cute spot to sit and enjoy lunch. They have sandwiches and various main dishes including soups, salads and even lasagna. Plus you can pick up a slice of cake or patisserie including a delicious croissant or pain au chocolat.
Good stop: en route to the Pantheon
Cafe Mareva
Another 100% gluten free hotspot, this time involving sweet and savoury sweet potato waffles. The waffles are absolutely delicious! I can personally recommend adding guac to a savoury waffle, yum!
Good stop: before a walk along Canal Saint Martin
Chambelland
For undoubtedly the best bread you’ve ever had, head to 100% GF Chambelland. It’s a really cute little cafe which is popular, so its few seats get taken quickly. The focaccia is to die for, the staff are friendly, and their lunch deal is a great way to try their delicious cookies. Also grab some of the sugar bread, the raisin and vanilla is perfect.
Good stop: during a day exploring Le Marais
Bears and Raccoons
We didn’t make it to Bears and Raccoons, but word on the street is that they have the best sub rolls with loads of fillings. In my head it’s like an upmarket Subway with gf options, i.e. a winner.
Good stop: en route to Cimitiere du Pere Lachaise
Breizh
France wouldn’t be France without crepes! Well, it probably would, but crepes help. Breizh is a great spot for a gluten free sweet or savoury crepe. There is often a queue out of the door, and it is busy even late at night! Personally a post night out crepe sounds right up my street.
Good stop: whenever you fancy a crepe!
Dinner
LouLou Friendly Diner
LouLou is such a great spot to have some delicious dinner and watch the world go by. They are very clued up on dietary requirements and cross contamination, and the burger bun might be the best I’ve had! I had to check it was gluten free because it was so good. The tempeh burger was delicious.
Good stop: after a visit to Notre Dame.
Il Quadrifoglio
What’s better than heart shaped pizza? Gluten free heart shaped pizza! I can’t say I have come across gf heart shaped pizza anywhere except Il Quadrifoglio. The Italian staff are the loveliest people ever, it’s a nice, atmospheric restaurant for a sit down meal, and the crust is heavenly.
Good stop: for a romantic meal for two
Little Nonna
It might seem odd to fill up on Italian food in Paris, but another ‘don’t miss’ spot is Little Nonna - a 100% gluten free Italian. This one serves pizza that you honestly cannot tell is gluten free, as confirmed by my gluten eating family! It’s a lovely spot with vibey indoor seating or a nice outdoor area.
Treats/Patisserie
Yummy and Guilt Free
Another 100% gf find, with waffles on sticks that taste as good as they look, if not better. You can choose from loads of sweet and savoury toppings and watch as your choice is added to your freshly made waffle. We went for chocolate hazelnut, and lime cheesecake. Both were delicious!
Good stop: en route to Notre Dame
Grom
A 100% gluten free (cones, toppings, everything) ice cream shop. Grom is now found in many cities around the world including London, but ice cream is just better when you’re on holiday. You can also grab a hot chocolate here on colder days.
Good stop: various locations, my favourite is near the Rue de Buci (lovely for mooching)
Ladurée
If, like me, you are a fan of macarons, you will not do better than Ladurée. There is a huge shop on the Champs-Élysées, with loads of different flavours. Macarons are naturally gluten free, so we can enjoy them just like gluten eaters, woohoo!
Good stop: whilst admiring the shop windows of the Champs -Élysées
Copains
Copains is the newest in Paris’ 100% gluten free bakery scene, and OH WOW. Its tag line is “different flours, same pleasures” and they are not kidding. Such an array of sweet and savoury treats and it all looks so incredible it’s hard to believe it’s gluten free. I picked up the most delicious pain au raisin I’ve ever had, and a gorgeous chocolate eclair.
Good stop: to refuel after a visit to the Louvre.
Helmut Newcake
NOTE: Helmut Newcake is only open on Saturday mornings for collection and it’s best to pre-order.
Helmut Newcake is a 100% gluten free patisserie that has stunning treats with rave reviews. The raspberry tart and chocolate eclair I picked up were delightful.
Good stop: when you’re near the arc de triomphe.
