Gluten-Free in Athens
Athens combines ancient ruins with delicious celiac safety. The city features dedicated gluten-free bakeries and traditional Greek tavernas that prepare gluten-free souvlaki, gyros, and local treats safely.
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Celiac Survival Guide for Athens
- •Eat at Marathos or specific tavernas in Plaka that offer gluten-free pita cooked separately.
- •Visit the dedicated gluten-free bakery Asterisque for traditional Greek pastries.
- •Carry a Greek celiac card to show restaurant staff, emphasizing the risk of cross-contamination on the grill.
Safe Local Foods in Greece
- ✓Greek Salad (Choriatiki - naturally GF)
- ✓Souvlaki (skewered meats, check pita)
- ✓Moussaka (verify no béchamel sauce/flour)
- ✓Grilled octopus & fish
Avoid in Greece
- ✕Pita bread
- ✕Moussaka & Pastitsio (usually contain flour béchamel)
- ✕Shared grills with pita bread
- ✕Fried calamari & zucchini (flour batter)
🗣️ Celiac Language card
"Έχω κοιλιοκάκη. Δεν επιτρέπεται να φάω γλουτένη, σιτάρι, κριθάρι ή σίκαλη."
Pronunciation: Echo kilio-kaki. Den epitrepete na fao gluten.
Save a screenshot of this celiac card phrase to show to servers when ordering food.
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