Gluten Free Madrid: Best Restaurants, Bakeries & Tips for Coeliacs
If you’re planning a trip and wondering what gluten free Madrid is really like, we were in the exact same position before visiting!
As someone dealing with coeliac disease, travelling can feel stressful, especially in a country like Spain where bread, pastries and tapas bars are everywhere. But honestly, Madrid completely surprised us.
We found everything from 100% gluten free bakeries to dedicated gluten free restaurants, plus loads of places offering clearly labelled gluten-free options. Whether you’re looking for gluten free tapas, pizza, churros, or even a proper gluten-free brunch Madrid spot, there’s more choice than you might expect.
This guide shares our top picks, honest experiences, and everything we learned about eating gluten free in Madrid, so you can plan your trip with confidence.If you’re planning your full trip, don’t miss our Madrid travel guide to help you out!
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Quick Summary: Gluten Free Madrid
- Plenty of gluten-free restaurants in Madrid
- Several 100% gluten free and dedicated gluten-free restaurant options
- Good awareness of coeliac disease in most places
- Some traditional tapas bars are still limited
- Best areas: city centre + La Latina
Overall: Yes, Madrid is very gluten-free friendly!
Map of Gluten-Free Restaurants in Madrid
Translations:
Sin Gluten – Gluten-Free
Enfermedad celiaca – coeliac disease
Best Gluten Free Restaurants in Madrid (Our Top Picks)
100% Gluten Free & Dedicated Spots
These were the places we felt safest, perfect if you have coeliac disease and want to avoid any risk.
Pastelería La Oriental (100% Gluten Free Bakery)
If you’re visiting gluten-free Madrid, this place is a must. Pastelería La Oriental is a 100% gluten free bakery with a huge range of pastries and sweet treats, including vegan options.
We tried a croissant, cookie, and doughnut—everything was incredible, and you wouldn’t know it was gluten-free. It’s a great, safe option for anyone with coeliac disease.
Celicioso (gluten free bakery)
One of the most popular gluten free bakeries in Madrid, and for good reason. We tried their pastries and cinnamon rolls, and honestly didn’t feel like we were missing out at all.
Everything is sin gluten, and it’s a great option for a gluten-free breakfast or quick stop.
Sana Locura (100% gluten free bakery)
This was easily one of our favourite finds. A completely 100% gluten free bakery with loads of choice, from fresh bread to sweet treats.
If you’re craving proper bakery-style food while avoiding eating gluten, this is the place.
Restaurants with Great Gluten Free Options
Grosso Napoletano (gluten free pizza)
We weren’t expecting to find such good gluten free pizza in Madrid, but Grosso Napoletano really delivered.
They offer a separate gluten free menu, and the quality was genuinely impressive.
Honest Greens (healthy + gluten free options)
Honest Greens was one of our go-to spots for something quick and healthy.
The menu is clearly labelled, with loads of naturally gluten free options. It’s a good break from heavier Spanish food.
Rodilla
We randomly stumbled across Rodilla and I’m so glad we did, it ended up being one of my favourite quick eats in gluten free Madrid.
I had a ham and cheese toastie which, at the time (very hangry), felt like the best I’d ever had. The staff said they use a separate grill for gluten free options, but it’s worth double-checking as it can vary by location.
It’s a chain, so you’ll likely come across a few around the city, great for an easy, casual stop.
Gluten Free Tapas & Local Food
Finding gluten free tapas can be a bit more hit and miss, but there are definitely options if you know where to look.
We found that many places were knowledgeable about coeliac disease, happy to adapt items and were clear about what was safe
Dishes we had success with:
- Paella
- Grilled meats
- Some traditional Spanish dishes without sauces
That said, always double-check, especially in more traditional tapas bars and places where there might be a language barrier.
Taberna La Concha (Gluten Free Tapas)
Lookng for gluten free tapas in Madrid, this is a bit of a hidden gem. We actually stumbled across Taberna La Concha while out for drinks and noticed they had a separate gluten free menu.
We’d already eaten so didn’t get to try it (still gutted), but the options looked amazing, especially the calamari sandwich. Definitely one to check out if you’re heading to Cava Baja for a night of tapas and bars.
La Tape (100% Gluten Free Tapas & Craft Beer)
We found La Tape on Find Me Gluten Free and were really curious to try it. It’s a 100% gluten free restaurant in Madrid, so there are no worries at all about cross-contamination.
It’s actually a craft beer bar with gluten free beers and a tapas-style menu. We ended up sitting outside on a steep little street, which somehow made the whole experience even better.
We tried octopus and croquettes, Alex really enjoyed his, and I was just happy to finally have proper gluten free tapas. Portion sizes were a bit small (very tapas-style), but the gluten free brunch Madrid menu looked great, so we’d definitely go back.
Brunch & Casual Spots
Madrid is great for brunch, and there are more gluten free brunch Madrid options than we expected.
Look out for:
- Gluten free breakfast menus
- Cafés offering gluten free bread
- Spots with labelled sin gluten dishes
Zenith Brunch & Cocktails (Gluten Free Brunch)
We loved Zenith so much we actually went twice during our trip. It’s a popular spot, but the staff speak great English and were really helpful with allergens.
The menu is clearly labelled, making it easy to find gluten free options. I’d highly recommend the tapioca and gluten-free pancakes, and the gluten free bread looked amazing too. A great choice for gluten free brunch Madrid.
Chocolatería 1902 (Gluten Free Churros)
One of my highlights of gluten free Madrid was finding Chocolatería 1902, especially when we spotted their big gluten-free churros sign.
The staff confirmed the churros are cooked in a separate fryer, so safe for coeliac disease. We shared a portion with hot chocolate and honestly, they were amazing.
Definitely one to highly recommend for a classic Spanish treat.
McDonald’s (Gluten Free Options)
Coming from the UK, we were genuinely excited to try a gluten free McDonald’s in Madrid—and it didn’t disappoint.
The burgers come in separate packaging with “sin gluten” labels, which made us feel more confident about cross-contamination. The bun was slightly drier than a regular one (pretty standard for gluten free), but honestly, you wouldn’t notice much difference—especially if you haven’t had one in a while.
A solid, easy option when you’re looking for something quick while exploring gluten free Madrid.
Carrefour (Gluten Free Snacks)
Carrefour ended up being one of our favourite spots for gluten free snacks in Madrid. Every store we visited, even the smaller ones, had a really good gluten free section.
We grabbed things like breadsticks, crispbreads, cheese, and cured meat, then headed to Retiro Park for a picnic in the sun, which honestly was one of our favourite moments.
If you’re visiting gluten free Madrid on a budget, this is a great option to save money while still eating really well.
Tips for Eating Gluten Free in Madrid
Here’s what we learned from our trip:
- Learn key phrases like “sin gluten”
- Always double check cross-contamination
- Don’t assume everything is safe—even if it looks it
- Bakeries and dedicated spots are your safest option
- Many staff are surprisingly friendly and helpful
Where to Stay for Gluten Free Options
We found staying near the city centre made everything much easier, most of the best gluten free restaurants Madrid are located there. It depends on what your priorities are but we have created a whole guide on where to stay in Madrid to help you out!
Plan Your Trip
To make the most of your time in Madrid, check out our other guides:
- 3 day Madrid itinerary
- Things to add to your Madrid bucket list
- Free activities in Madrid
FAQ: Gluten Free Madrid
Yes, gluten free Madrid is much better than we expected. There are plenty of gluten free restaurants, bakeries, and places that understand coeliac disease.
Yes, there are several 100% gluten free and dedicated gluten free restaurant options, especially bakeries.
You can, but it depends on the place. Some tapas bars offer safe gluten free tapas, but others are more limited, always ask.
In most places, yes. We found staff generally aware of coeliac disease, though it’s still important to double check.
Be cautious with:
Fried foods (cross-contamination)
Sauces
Traditional bakery items unless labelled sin gluten
Final thoughts
We went to Madrid unsure what to expect from a gluten free perspective, but it ended up being one of the easiest cities we’ve visited for it.
There’s a really good mix of dedicated gluten free restaurants, bakeries, and local spots offering safe gluten free options, you just need to know where to look!
Hopefully, this guide helps you feel more confident about eating gluten free in Madrid and lets you focus on enjoying the trip rather than stressing about food.
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Yes! I’m going to need this post this summer when I go to Madrid for the Mad Cool Festival! Thank you so much. SAVED!
Thank you so much Jen; hope you have a great time at Mad Cool.
I have never paid attention to gluten-free products, but I am so pleasantly surprised by the very wide variety of foods that are available for individuals who need gluten-free foods. The churros with the chocolate dipping sauce looked delicious!
They didn’t even taste gluten-free they were so good; definitely a must-try.
Coming from someone who has a lot of food intolerances, its nice to know that there are so many places nowadays that accommodate speacial diets. Your photos made me quite hungry! LOL
Me too; we’re finally being catered for, Ha!
I love Madrid! This is such a great list of the best gluten-free food and restaurants to try while visiting.
Madrid was beautiful and we loved it! Thank you so much.
This is the EXACT type of article I was searching for! I am gluten free so thanks for highlighting the best gluten free food in Madrid!
Thank you so much Ashlee!! It’s such a struggle sometimes isn’t it?!
Super guide! I’d be willing to travel to Madrid just to visit Pasteleria La Oriental! Love that the offer vegan options too!
Thanks for your kind words Sarah. The Vegan options sounded super tasty!
OMG this all looks so delicious that I’m feeling hungry just reading this! Gorgeous photos – it’s making me want to hop on a flight back to Madrid right now!
Thank you so much Coralie! You definitely should; we absolutely loved visiting and will be back!
These places look amazing, and it’s great to hear you can find so many gluten-free options in Madrid! I would love to visit Zenith 🙂
Thank you Cristina; we absolutely loved Zenith if you couldn’t tell!
All of the food in these pictures look amazing, but especially the churros. They have my mouth watering! Thanks for sharing these spots to eat – it can definitely be difficult to find restaurants offering an array of gluten free options.
We LOVED the churros; you should definitely go if you ever visit Madrid! Thanks for your comment Alaina, you’re very kind.
I can’t believe the great gf food you found in Madrid. I was not gluten-free when I visited Madrid years ago but I am now and these tips are great.
So glad we’ve been able to help Rhonda; thank you for your comment!
This is great! I can’t believe how many delicious gluten free things you found! 0% Gluten is on my list to visit😃 thank you!
Neither were we but thankfully we did. Let us know what you think of it!
All these places looks great choices for grabbing a bite in Madrid! thanks for sharing, this is very useful!
Thank you for your kind words Lasma; glad this guide has been useful for you!
I’m so glad Madrid has so many GF options! My youngest sister struggles with gluten and we’d been pining to travel to Madrid for so long, we have no excuses no more!
You absolutely must go Simona; we were very appreciative there were loads of options.
This is such a helpful post! Some of my family members have celiac, and it’s great to know about these gluten-free options in Madrid.
Our pleasure. Thank you so much and let us know if you do ever visit.
So many options! I had no idea McDonads had GF. The churros look amazing!
The GF churros were definitely the best food we tasted in the whole of Madrid; they were so good!