Il Discovolo La Spezia
$ • Pizza Restaurant
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Frendly man kindly showed me their remaining selection of gf foods. I choosed farinata chickepea pancake. I took the pancake and eat it watching a sunset on a beach bench. The farinata was oily but good.
The negative review before mine is disappointing to see because it changed the rating on here based on flavor but not safety.
First off, this place is safe to eat for celiacs, which in my book is worth five stars!!
Manarola is difficult to eat at, many places do not know how to safely prepare food/their kitchens are too small to accommodate. This place is the exception.
Second I thought it was tasty! There are a few different pizza offerings that were very cheesy and delicious.
My partner ordered a regular slice of pizza and the owner knew to bag our things separate to go to avoid cross contamination. I went here multiple times during our stay. The gentleman who owns it is wonderful, goes over all the GF options and details the ingredients in each. I had no reaction. He also has gluten free beers for purchase!
Important Note: he only accepts cash!
I was so excited to visit this place because of the great reviews on here but I can sadly say I was very disappointed.
It cost €9 for half a margarita pizza which was warmed up from the cabinet. They have such great looking photos of their pizza options but I was told they would just add toppings - I wish I’d realised it meant they’d just add the pesto topping I’d asked for to the half margarita pizza sitting in the cabinet.
The pizza itself was basically average GF bread that just fell apart. I ate the first quarter and threw the rest away. I also asked for the €3 packaged chocolate cornetto that they advertised and was given a plain one which was slightly better than the pizza but still average at best.
If this is the best GF option you can find, you’re better off going somewhere else and ordering a salad.
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This place was great! The owner was so sweet and showed me the gluten free options he had - mostly flatbreads made of chickpea flour (in Nice they call this socca, I forget what it’s called in Italian). I got the pesto & cheese one and it was very tasty. Some benches out front but besides that it’s more of a takeaway place - and cash only!
Had delicious pasta here 2 nights in a row. Kindly propietor seemed knowledgeable about gf. Not really b dine in, but a couple of chairs out the front
Cute place with take away food and gluten free beer. The owner is the cutest older gentleman, extremely friendly and helpful
In addition to this little place having many options, the owner is adorable and his English is very good. I had Peroni GF beer and farinata (a new favourite) except he put way too much pesto on it, making the farinata too soggy.
Very small space run by husband and wife. Quick togo food. Menu shows many many gluten free options, from pizza to risotto to lasagna and desserts. On the day we were there, was limited menu “because my wife is not here today”. But even with the limited choices, there were still great choices. I had some GF pesto focaccia and a Dulce Riso. Also had gluten free beer!!! Great find for a nice to-go lunch. Highly recommend.
Lots of gluten free options completely separate from the gluten ones. The farinata and focaccia were both delicious!
There isn't much space to sit but we managed to get a bench, otherwise you could take it away and eat it by the sea instead. Nice to have a cheap(ish) quick option. Would recommend.
A good quick option! Very small, but the owner is very kind and knowledgeable about gluten-free and cross contact. Didn’t get sick! Make sure to get there early, as they close pretty quick in the evening. Only a couple of benches to sit at outside, so plan to eat elsewhere.
Amazing! They had so many gf options for pasta and other foods that usually aren’t made gluten free. I got lasagna and it was great
We loved this little place. The owner was a delight and was very knowledgeable about gf eating. They only accept cash so be prepared for that.
A tiny place with many gf options. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. They even had a multilanguage "dictionary" of the ingredients they use. Tasted ricepie (my favourite), foccacia and local speciality farinata.
They do keep the food separate and are knowledgeable about cross contamination! Tastes yummy and no sickness after, also just down the street from the dedicated GF gelato place. :)
This was fabulous!! They keep the gf things separate from the gluten and they’re so so good. It’s a little tricky to find gf in Cinque Terre so we went here a few times and loved it. (Also great if you have a travel companion who eats gluten). Try the farinata with pesto (naturally gf), torta riso, and focaccia!!
A lot of GF take away options: pizza, pasta, focaccia and you can also try the Cinque Terre specialty, farinata here (that is naturally gluten free since it’s made of chickpea flour). It’s a small place but has a great vibe to it, the owner is just lovely and even though you chose from the products on display, you’ll get fresh ones straight out from the oven. Great experience!
We’ve been here twice in the past 6 years when we visit manarola. It’s a great option for take away. GF pizza, focaccia, cornetto, muffins… just depends how early and when you get there. Also wine and beer is cheap for take away. The service can vary but overall we’ve never had an issue. When it’s busy, you can tell it gets a bit hectic but you’ll be taken care of.
We went later for dinner, so a lot of GF options were out. The owner told me exactly what I can have. When he brought my meal out, it was in a separate bag from my husband's meal (with gluten). They also had GF beer. When looking at the door the GF menu was on the right side.
Have a strangely large variety of gluten free foods considering the size and informality(not necessarily in a bad way) of the restaurant. I had a GF pesto pizza that was actually quite good. Sizes are small, but prices reflect it. Would order x2 if I was really hungry.
This restaurant was amazing! A friendly man helped us and explained that we could have pizza and a few different kinds of focaccia. We had the pesto pizza and it was absolutely incredible. Super creamy cheese and a tasty crust.
A surprise to find gf options considering most places are closed for December. The owner was so friendly and welcoming. One case is GF with foccia, pizza, and la farinata which is made of chickpea flour. It was delicious! He toasted it so it was warm and a bit crispy.
Just perfect for people with gluten intolerance
This was fabulous to find this next to the harbor, signs for gluten free are out front! I ordered the flatbread gluten free and a focaccia after asking if they were baked in separate ovens. He said yes, of course, he’s been doing this for over 20 years. It’s delicious. He doesn’t accept cards and it’s made clear up front but don’t let that deprive you of delicious gluten free, dairy free food.
Great pizza! Was able to grab it and a beer and take it down to the shore for lunch!
We did not actually eat here but this is more of a grab and go lunch spot. Food looked good and lots of gluten-free options
Gluten free takeaway shop right by the water in Manarola. Big selection of pizza, pasta, farinata, even lasagna! Gluten free beer available too.
