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La Dolcezza di Essere | Gluten-free in Avola

Via Nizza, 117, Avola

The Sweetness of Being Gluten Free is an excellent gluten-free pastry shop certified by AIC, where quality and courtesy are at home. With a wide variety of fresh products, both sweet and savory, this place is a paradise for those seeking gluten-free goodness. Highly recommended for the genuineness of the ingredients and the friendliness of the staff.

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Immagine del profilo di Margherita De Franceschi
Margherita De Franceschi
19/09/2026
5

Superb cannolo and the kindness of the owner; also, super granita, fantastic bread and brioche.

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marily96
25/08/2026
5

super breakfast!!

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promelo
23/08/2026
5

everything gluten-free, very delicious brioche

Immagine del profilo di Galassia1
Galassia1
20/08/2026
5

eating here is an exceptional experience. everything is gluten-free and the kindness is incredible

Immagine del profilo di Danylocamas
Danylocamas
18/08/2026
5

Arancini, exquisite sweet pizzas, and the kids enjoyed the Smurf ice creams. The pizza didn't really seem gluten-free; it was top notch. Moreover, the owners were very kind; they let us taste some desserts and explained everything they made, from lasagna to cutlets with fries, etc. Additionally, they explained that they also customize dishes for other allergies like eggs, etc. A top place!!

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francesca01
17/08/2026
5

I tried: arancine, calzoni, granita with brioche, sfogliatine. Everything completely gluten-free. The owners are very kind, the food is delicious. A must-try!!!

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Fede
09/08/2026
5

Gluten-free laboratory. Special cannoli and granitas. Very kind staff.

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Cassarino Rosaria
16/07/2026
5

I went back in time! The chocolate flute was delicious... the sandwich looked just like the classic gluten one. The granite were very flavorful. Wide selection of hot snacks and sweets. Friendly and nice staff. I recommend people with celiac disease like me to stop by!

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carlotta.f
01/06/2026
5

Extremely polite staff, many options, and everything is gluten-free, so no contamination; I highly recommend it!

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celiaca89
04/11/2025
5

Excellent gluten-free pastry shop certified AIC! Extremely kind staff always available for any need. Everything is produced in-house with local and seasonal ingredients. Wide assortment: bread, sandwiches, pizza, scacce, pinse, arancini, lasagna, baked pasta, and much more. The small pastry shop satisfies every taste, with fresh cannoli filled at the moment. Perfect also for breakfast with croissants and brioches. All products are affordable and of high quality. Absolutely recommended!

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PixelPanda
12/10/2025
5

Gluten free Gem. Everything without gluten free wheat starch and celiac friendly. Also delicious and super soft. Great salty and sweet treats. Lots of Ice cream as well. The Lady who took our order was so helpful and nice as well.

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Miriam Giunta
10/09/2025
5

Super kind and sweet owner, you can see the love she has for gluten-free preparation. I adored everything from the croissant (so good, I've never had anything like it) to the small pizza and arancina. I highly recommend for anyone who is celiac to go there for good gluten-free food! Truly compliments!

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SunSpirit_Chi
03/08/2025
5

Best gluten free layered venician ice-cream cake we had! Sweet lady gave my son a free ladyfinger bisquit that melts in your mouth and tastes of granitas. Pistachio granita was the best we have tried in Italy. Cream puff with riccota and pistacchio glaze also great!

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Patrizia Degiorgio
08/07/2025
5

The best gluten free pastries we’ve ever had. Also delicious for those who can eat gluten as you cannot tell the difference at all.

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Veronica Reduzzi
30/05/2025
5

If you are celiac and find yourself around Avola or nearby, you absolutely cannot miss their delights!!! A huge variety of fresh products both sweet and savory, all truly exquisite: here I ate the best cannoli and croissant of my life! Not to mention the arancine, scacciate, bread, pizzas, calzones, and pastries, each more delicious than the last! Even the granita is exceptional! Besides gluten-free products, there are many lactose-free options as well; they are attentive to everyone's needs! The owners are very kind, helpful, always smiling and ready to offer you tastings of their delicacies—truly two lovely people! We spent 6 days in Avola and it became our regular stop; our vacation was even more enjoyable thanks to them :) I highly recommend visiting them as they will bring you real joy, just as they did for us!

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V. L. B.
13/04/2025
5

Five stars for this pastry shop, bakery, and rotisserie! The owner Luana is very talkative and incredibly sweet; as soon as you enter, you feel at home! We found everything: from breakfast to products for a tasty snack, to the rotisserie. By order, you can also get various quantities of products (like trays and fresh pasta). We spent four days in Avola and never missed stopping here. We tasted almond and coffee granita (both delicious, although I prefer the classic almond if I have to choose), the Sicilian empanada with potatoes and onion that we were lucky to find fresh out of the oven on a Sunday afternoon, various types of sweet pastries (I recommend the chocolate-filled castagnole and the mini nougat ice cream found in the fridge), the fresh ricotta ravioli that we could enjoy as a first course (cooked in a few minutes, we dressed them with a drizzle of cold-pressed Sicilian olive oil and a sprinkle of pepper, special!), the arancina with ragù, and finally the famous Sicilian cannoli with ricotta and hazelnut flakes. The latter is a true bomb; I've eaten many during my trips around various parts of Sicily but... this is the best cannoli I've ever tasted! There are many other gluten-free products and, if desired, lactose-free or protein-free options, you just have to ask the owner... around Easter, I saw amazing dove-shaped cakes, classic with almonds and candied fruit, with white chocolate and sour cherries... in short, you won't miss anything! Not even fresh bread and tray pizza if you want it! Thank you, Luana, and your family for always welcoming us with a smile and a nice chat!

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S
28/03/2025
5

This place is truly a little gem! We had spent the day in Avola and wanted to go for some glutenfree treats. The woman in the store was so nice, she took her time to explaine about her pastries and bread. She gave us some samples to try even. She was so sweet and kind, it made us feel so comfortable and cared for. Everything tasted delicious 😋 Thank you so much 😀 We will definitely come back next time we are in Avola and we can't recommend this bakery enough!! ❤️❤️❤️





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