AIC certification means more than “gluten-free.” Restaurants trained by the Associazione Italiana Celiachia (AIC) follow strict protocols to prevent cross-contact, from ingredient sourcing to dedicated preparation spaces. Here’s what AIC certified really means — and why it matters for travelers with celiac disease.

Italy has quietly become the safest country in the world for travelers with celiac disease. Through medical recognition, national awareness, and restaurant training led by the Associazione Italiana Celiachia (AIC), kitchens take cross-contact seriously. The result: you can sit down, order confidently, and experience Italy without food anxiety.