Gluten-Free in Istanbul
Istanbul is a magical intersection of culture and cuisine. Celiac travelers can enjoy traditional Turkish delights, grilled meats, and safe gluten-free bakery items by choosing certified and allergen-aware establishments.
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Celiac Survival Guide for Istanbul
- •Visit Karaköy Güllüoğlu, which makes a dedicated gluten-free Turkish Baklava prepared in a separate facility.
- •Order kebabs with "sade" (plain) instruction, specifying no bread or pita on the plate.
- •Check out specialized gluten-free bakeries in Kadıköy and Beyoğlu for safe Turkish breads.
Safe Local Foods in Turkey
- ✓Grilled meat kebabs (verify no bread underneath)
- ✓Rice pilaf (verify no orzo/şehriye)
- ✓Turkish salads (coban salatasi)
- ✓Meze dishes like hummus and babaganoush (eat with fork, no bread)
Avoid in Turkey
- ✕Pide & Lahmacun (wheat flatbreads)
- ✕Baklava & pastries (wheat-based)
- ✕Kebabs served on top of bread/pita (very common)
- ✕Orzo in rice pilaf
🗣️ Celiac Language card
"Çölyak hastasıyım. Gluten, buğday, arpa veya çavdar yiyemem. Yemeklerimde un kullanılmamalıdır."
Pronunciation: Choal-yak has-ta-si-yim. Glu-ten yi-ye-mem.
Save a screenshot of this celiac card phrase to show to servers when ordering food.
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