Did you know? In Europe, 1 in 100 people are affected by celiac disease, better known as gluten intolerance. In Belgium, this would represent almost 100,000 people, according to Professor Françoise Smets of UCLouvain <shortcode data-tag=”trackLink” 0=”” target=”_new” 1=”rel=”noopener”>https://www.rtbf.be/article/intolerance-au-gluten-maladie-coeliaque-focus-sur-ces-affections-qui-touchent-pres-de-100000-belges-10990865″”>interviewed</a> by RTBF</shortcode>. Yet only one in six Belgians is actually diagnosed!</p><br /> <p class=”” data-start=”561″ data-end=”853″>But gluten-free isn’t just for the intolerant: it’s also appealing to more and more followers <strong>in search of a healthy, balanced lifestyle.</strong> And good news, eating gluten-free doesn’t rhyme with deprivation! Here are <strong>6 addresses where to feast</strong> without compromise and with plenty of indulgence.</p><br /> <br /> <h2><strong>Where to eat gluten-free in Brussels?</strong></h2><br /> <h2>The Sister: tapas, salads, omelettes and dessert</h2><br /> <shortcode data-tag=”smn_responsive_embed” src=”https://www.instagram.com/p/C8B61zYtkEk/” type=”instagram” username=”The Sister Brussels Café” nickname=”@the_sister_brussels_cafe”></shortcode><br /> <br /> There’s so much choice at The Sister that we don’t know which way to turn! For example, tapas, bowls, soups, falafels, salads, toasts, omelettes, desserts… could we have found<strong> the rare gluten-free gem</strong> in Brussels?<br /> <br /> <em><e-location-pin></e-location-pin> Address: Rue Chair et Pain 3</em><br /> <h2>Veganwaf’: waffles galore and other sweets</h2><br /> <shortcode data-tag=”smn_responsive_embed” src=”https://www.instagram.com/p/CO48MMFhBPH/” type=”instagram” username=”#VEGANWAF'” nickname=”@veganwaf”></shortcode><br /> <br /> Located in the Galerie Agora, right in the center of town, Veganwaf’ offers Liège waffles and other typical Belgian gourmet specialties without animal products and gluten free.
📍 Address: Galerie Agora 48
Il Veliero: authentic Italian
Here you’ll find a gluten-free version of all your favorite Italian specialties! Located in the Jourdan district, close to the Museum of Natural Sciences, this restaurant offers a huge choice of delicious pizzas, calzones and pastas. You won’t be disappointed!
📍 Address: Rue Général Léman 15, Etterbeek
Yummy Bowl: green bowls for a bit of freshness
Are you a fan of healthy food? At Yummy Bowl, you’ll find gluten-free options (salad-fresh goat’s cheese bowl, quinoa-tofu-avocado, spinach-eggplant caviar), plus vegan cookies and soy yoghurt. Try it without moderation!
📍 Address: Rue des Eperonniers 49
Chambelland: for baked goods and pastries
Organic, gluten-free, fermented with natural sourdough and made with rice and buckwheat flours, Chambelland’s breads are little nuggets! For example, let yourself be tempted by their gluten-free tarts! The photo below is sure to convince you.
📍 Address: Avenue de l’Université 42 (Ixelles)
Ricotta & Parmesan: Italian cuisine with gluten-free option
An Italian restaurant with a gluten-free menu, you’ll be able to enjoy your meal at any time, with starters, main courses and desserts included! Pizzas, pastas and gratins are all on the menu!
📍Address: Rue de l’Ecuyer 31, 1000 Brussels