Do you have gluten-free pizza?
PEET-tsah — double 'zz' sounds like 'tz'. 'senza' = SEHN-tsah, clean nasal vowel.
Use in pizzerias when you need a gluten-free option. Many Italian pizzerias now offer gluten-free pizza bases, though cross-contamination in flour-heavy kitchens can be a concern for celiacs.
Gluten-free pizza ('pizza senza glutine') is made with alternative flour bases — typically rice flour, corn flour, or commercial GF blends. The texture differs from traditional Neapolitan pizza. For strict celiacs, check if the pizzeria has dedicated GF preparation areas.
La pizza senza glutine è cotta in forno separato?
Is the gluten-free pizza cooked in a separate oven?
Cross-contamination check for strict celiacs.
Di cosa è fatta la base senza glutine?
What is the gluten-free base made from?
Asking about the flour used.
Avete la certificazione AIC per la pizza?
Do you have AIC certification for the pizza?
Asking about celiac-safe certification.
Pizza in Naples is considered near-sacred — altering the dough formula is controversial among purists. However, awareness of celiac disease has pushed even traditional Neapolitan pizzerias to offer certified gluten-free options, sometimes using the same high-temperature wood-fired oven after thorough cleaning.