Jetting off on holiday can sometimes be daunting, especially if you're travelling with a food intolerance. Contemplating where to go when mealtime rolls around and scouring restaurants for food you can eat can be tiring for gluten-free and coeliac travellers. So, to make sure you can still have the best possible travelling experience, we've rounded up our top European destinations to visit for great gluten-free and coeliac holidays!

Top tip: You’ll find a variety of handy apps in the app store that mark on maps where the best gluten-free eateries are in the place you’re visiting! You’ll find all the top-rated gluten-free restaurants, reviewed by fellow gluten-free travellers, so you can pick where to eat, knowing there’s something on the menu for you!

Rome, Italy

We know what you’re thinking... Pizza and pasta is a gluten-free travellers' nightmare! Well, not in Rome it isn’t. Thanks to an array of restaurants that have developed their menus to make pizza with gluten-free dough and incorporate gluten-free pasta into their fabulous lasagnas, bologneses and carbonaras, you’ll be in foodie heaven here.

And it’s not just the classics you’ll be sinking your teeth into. You’ll even find exclusively gluten-free bakeries, patisseries and gelaterias in Rome, so there’s no missing out on the ice-cream stops here. Visit the gluten-free bakeries to see cannolis filled in front of you at Le Altri Farine del Mulino, try gluten-free croissants with all the fillings you could wish for at La Pasticceria and tuck into homemade gluten-free bread at Starbene Senza Glutine.

Most of the city will understand what you mean by gluten-free, but it’s never a bad idea to learn some handy phrases before you go. In Italian, the translation for gluten-free is ‘senza glutine’, so you’ll be able to say this in any eatery to check what’s safe for you to eat.

Barcelona, Spain

Got a visit to the land of Gaudi on your mind, but worried about the gluten-free food in Barcelona? Rest assured, you’ll be spoilt for choice in the Catalonian capital for mouth-watering gluten-free cuisine. There’s that many gluten-free bakeries and gelaterias here that you’ll struggle to visit them all! You’ll find restaurants with dedicated gluten-free menus and bakeries where all the goods are gluten-free on every street. Devour homemade treats at Amiette Gluten Free Bakery or tuck into hearty sandwiches at Gula Sana Gluten Free Bakery!

When you’re visiting the Sagrada Familia, strolling La Rambla or exploring Parc Guell, you’re never far away from a delicious bite to eat. And when you’re in and out of restaurants, use the phrase ‘sin gluten’ to let staff know you’re looking for gluten-free food.

Budapest, Hungary

One of the newest cities to make its name as a gluten-free hotspot is the Hungarian capital, Budapest. It flies rather under the radar on the food scene, with people being attracted to its gothic architecture and unique culture, rather than its gastronomy. But we’re here to change that, because Budapest is a hub for all foodies! With endless gluten-free bakeries, restaurants with exclusively gluten-free menus and lots of traditional, gluten-free dishes to try, you’ll have a tasty time here!

This is the land of homemade chimney cakes, kifli, lángos, fried breads and all the delicious delicacies you could think of, and thankfully, there are loads of 100% gluten-free bakeries to visit, so you can sample all the treats you could wish for! Head to Tibidabo for an array of gluten-free paninis, sandwiches and pastries, or visit Kata Restaurant and sample their traditional gluten-free dishes!

‘Gluténmentes’ is the Hungarian translation for gluten-free, so if you’re wanting to ask someone for food advice, try this local phrase!

Paris, France

If you think you have to miss out on the beautifully vibrant city of Paris because they don’t cater for gluten-free travellers, think again! You’ll find plenty of cafés, patisseries and restaurants that serve delightful gluten-free dishes to enjoy throughout your getaway! And even though you won’t find as many exclusively gluten-free restaurants here as you would in other European places, many of them have gluten-free dishes scattered throughout their menus. When you’re wandering around the city and you get a craving for something sweet, head to one of the fully gluten-free bakeries, like Copains or Maison Plume and try the baked goods!

If you’re wanting to triple check that a menu has something for you, use the French phrase ‘sans gluten’.

Tuscany, Italy

We know, we’ve already given Italy a shoutout on this list. But the capital isn’t the only place you can dine on delicious gluten-free dishes. If you’ve got sightseeing in Siena or countryside exploring in San Gimignano on your bucket list, but are worried about the Tuscan gluten-free food scene, don’t be. This cypress-covered region is oozing with delightful, coeliac-friendly restaurants to delve into. Whether you’re visiting Florence, Lucca, Viareggio or any of the more built-up Tuscan areas, you’ll find dishes so packed with flavours and textures you won’t believe it’s gluten-free!

In Florence, Osteria la Spugnone is a great spot for gluten-free pasta dishes and bread and keep your eye out for the special ‘senza glutine’ section in supermarkets! Don't be put off visiting the smaller Tuscan areas, because they’re packed with great places to eat too! In Lucca, try Ristorante San Colombano for delightful pizzas, or visit Le Vecchie Mura in San Gimignano and delve into their gluten-free menu!