Finding an authentic Italian restaurant that can offer gluten-free option and understands the strict protocols needed to prevent cross-contamination can feel like searching for a golden unicorn.

Enter Acqua e Farina, an Italian gem with two locations in Singapore. If you have been dreaming of a safe, delicious gluten-free pizza, you must visit them!

Here is everything you need to know about the gluten-free options at Acqua e Farina:

Pasta Prepared in Dedicated Water

The kitchen follows excellent safety protocols. To avoid gluten particles in boiling water or on equipment, their gluten-free pasta is cooked in separate water using a dedicated strainer and dedicated utensils.

All of their sauces can be made gluten-free, and on certain days, they even have fresh gluten-free pasta available.

Celiac-Safe Gluten-Free Pizza

Acqua e Farina goes above and beyond to prevent cross-contamination by using a separate pizza oven dedicated exclusively to gluten-free pizzas. They use Caputo Gluten-Free Pizza Flour for their crusts. All pizza toppings are gluten-free.

Important: The restaurant only makes a few gluten-free pizza crusts each day. If you want a gluten-free pizza, you absolutely must order it in advance when making your reservation!

Ingredient Safety: Caputo Gluten-Free flour contains certified gluten-free wheat starch. While this is perfectly safe for those with celiac disease, you should avoid it if you have a wheat allergy.

For more information see Gluten-Free Wheat Starch Explained.

There are Desserts!

No sad and disappointing fruit platter here! Acqua e Farina offers a phenomenal dessert flight that includes a mini crème brûlée, a mini panna cotta, and homemade gelato.

Need To Know

Yes, there is wheat present in the kitchens, but both locations use strict safety measure to prevent cross contamination.

The gluten-free pizza bases are prepared early in the day after the counters and utensils have been cleaned. Handling and preparation of the pizza and pasta is done carefully in dedicated section of the kitchen.

The head chefs at both locations understand the rules of safe gluten-free food prep.

Locations

35A Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089142

and

400 Upper Bukit Timah Rd, Rail Mall Singapore 678050

How to Make Your Reservation

To ensure the best possible dining experience, follow these steps when booking:

Reservation Notes

When booking online, include "GFSG" and clearly list all of your gluten-free needs in the notes section.

Be sure to Pre-order Pizza

Be sure to state exactly how many gluten-free pizzas you are requesting in the notes so the kitchen prepare enough crusts. Both restaurants have a dedicated gluten-free pizza oven but it needs at least an hour to heat up.

Contact

For any additional questions or to make changes to your booking, you can contact the restaurant directly at:
+65 9105 2377 (Keong Siak)
+65 8499 7156 (Rail Mall)

Website

https://acquaefarina.com.sg

Closed on Mondays