Riviera 56 in Carate Brianza faces backlash over double price for gluten‑free platter

The restaurant Riviera 56 in Carate Brianza, Italy, listed a "celiac" platter for €5 and a "without contamination" version for €10 on its online menu. Critics on social media argued that avoiding gluten contamination is a health necessity for celiac patients, not an optional premium, and that the term "celiac" was misleading.

The establishment explained that the higher‑priced plate is sealed and prepared separately to prevent any gluten cross‑contamination, while the cheaper option is made in a kitchen that also handles gluten‑containing foods. Following the outcry, the restaurant revised its menu, replacing the label "celiac" with "gluten‑free" and adding a distinct "gluten‑free and without contamination" description.

Food‑safety advocate Manuela Liguori highlighted that the issue lies more in the labeling than the price, emphasizing that any gluten exposure can harm celiac individuals. The episode underscores ongoing challenges for restaurants in clearly communicating gluten‑free safety standards.