Ireland GF
Gluten free tea sandwiches and treats tower at Dromoland Castle Hotel!
If you’ve brushed up on your history of Ireland, you’d know that the Potato Famine that occurred in Ireland in the mid-1800’s led to a significant change in diet for the majority of the Irish population, over time leading to the development of and a genetic predisposition for Celiac over generations of Irish people. So, what’s that make Ireland? Well, it makes it one of the best places to go as someone with Celiac Disease!
Where We Stayed
For the first part of our trip, my family and I stayed at Dromoland Castle, just a few hours out of Dublin, and it was amazing! The staff were incredibly accommodating, and I had plenty of options at all meals. Deluxe omelettes awaited me every breakfast, fancy fish dinners with mashed potatoes and squash soup, and crème brûlées with fresh raspberry sauce for dessert, and teatime feasts with entirely gluten-free towers of mini sandwiches, macarons, parfaits, hot cocoa, and more. The castle was my first Ireland dining experience, and I was incredibly pleasantly surprised by how knowledgeable all the kitchen staff, waiters, and chefs were about Celiac Disease and how swiftly they were able to make accommodations and ensure that everything I was eating was safe. After the castle, we headed into the city hub- Dublin, where we stayed at the Hilton Dublin. That’s where the majority of the rest of the restaurant recommendations will come from, so enjoy- I hope this is helpful!
Restaurant Recommendations
We had limited time in Dublin, so we were only able to visit a few restaurants, but given what we experienced at the castle, I’m sure that there are plenty more restaurants that are totally safe and delicious for Celiac! For starters, there were plenty of safe Italian restaurants that had gluten free pasta. I loved Bar Italia Ristorante, where I got a delicious and fresh ragu pasta dish. La Caverna restaurant was also great with plenty of options, including pastas, bruschettas and other appetizers. Another amazing spot was _, a burger joint tucked into an alleyway where they understood Celiac very well and I was able to get a safe gluten free bun and fresh french fries.
Desserts!
At both the Italian restaurants I mentioned, there were some delicious gluten free dessert options, including chocolate lava cakes and crème brûlées. But on top of that, right in the center of the city, we came across Cloud Nine Gelato, where they completely understood gluten free and there were plenty of delicious and creamy flavors!
Overall, Ireland was great- plenty of understanding, kind people who are incredibly knowledgeable on Celiac Disease and willing and happy to go over all of your delicious food options.
Remember, traveling with Celiac Disease doesn’t have to be stressful or impossible- with a little planning and some insider tips, you can have a worry-free adventure. :)
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- Chloe G. 🌍✨
