Per Te Restaurant in Jumeirah stocks up on gluten-free pasta

Gluten-free pasta for those who are conscious about their health. Courtesy Per Te

The restaurant scene is offering more opportunities than ever to get a pasta fix while keeping gluten-free, whether you suffer from coeliac disease, allergies or are intolerant.

Per Te Ristorante e Café in Jumeirah has handcrafted gluten-free menu items to cater to those with gluten intolerance and allergies. The restaurant sources gluten-free pastas for an extensive menu that features antipasti, salads, pasta, risotto, sides and indulgent desserts.

The pasta dishes include frutti di mare (with prawns, calamari, mussels, chilli, garlic and tomatoes) and pomodorini e basilica (with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and extra-­virgin olive oil).

“There is a high demand for gluten-free dishes due to increasing awareness, diagnosis and, in general, people’s preference for healthier alternatives,” says Gladwin Anton, the executive chef of Per Te Ristorante e Café.

“Our staff is trained to handle such orders. We not only use separate equipment for preparation and cooking, but also have a different counter, dry storage area and fridge to handle gluten-free ingredients.”

• For reservations at Per Te Ristorante e Café, Jumeirah 1 (behind Jumeirah Beach Plaza), call 04 344 6455