FreeFromFinder/ eat safely with references
Back to listings
Search
Jerusalem
ממילא 8
Luciana restaurant in ממילא 8
adina zis · Google Places

Luciana

Luciana holds multiple kosher certifications: Mehadrin Badatz Beit Yosef and Rabbanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin for its Jerusalem location, and Modiin Rabbanut for its Modiin branch.

GF·CoeliacB
VeganB
VegA
DairyD
HalalD
KosherA
Addressממילא 8, קניון ממילא, Jerusalem
CuisineItalian
Price€⁠€
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Fri10:30 AM to 3:00 PM
SatOne hour after Shabbat ends to 10:30 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Kosher

A
confidence 85%
Strongly trusted ·what tier A means

Luciana holds multiple kosher certifications: Mehadrin Badatz Beit Yosef and Rabbanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin for its Jerusalem location, and Modiin Rabbanut for its Modiin branch. The kitchen operates as a dairy (chalavi) establishment with separate meat and dairy practices, and the Wolt page states 'Kosher Badatz Mehadrin, Chief Rabbinate of Jerusalem'. Kosher supervision is clearly documented across several sources.

Honest caveat: Kosher certification bodies and levels (Mehadrin vs regular) vary between locations; the Modiin branch is under Modiin Rabbanut, not the Jerusalem Rabbanut. All certifications appear active based on source date, but no expiry date is provided.

Vegetarian

A
confidence 80%
Strongly trusted ·what tier A means

Luciana operates as a kosher dairy restaurant. That designation means every dish is vegetarian, containing no meat or fish. Religious dietary law defines the entire menu as vegetarian, and TripAdvisor has marked the venue with a 'Vegetarian friendly' tag. This arrangement is not a best-effort accommodation; it follows a structural kitchen rule. Dairy and pareve items remain separated by kashrut, which effectively guarantees vegetarian status.

Honest caveat: Some menu items contain fish (marked as fish on menu), which is vegetarian but not vegan. The dairy kashrut means no meat is on premises, so vegetarian is always safe.

Coeliac · Gluten-free

B
confidence 70%

Luciana offers a separate gluten-free menu section on its Wolt delivery page and several TripAdvisor reviews mention gluten-free options. However, the kitchen is shared with gluten-containing dishes, no dedicated fryer or prep area is noted, and one menu item lists gluten-free pasta but includes sourdough bread without clarification. Staff training on cross-contamination is unconfirmed. Marked-menu dishes are present on the delivery platform but kitchen practice details are absent.

Honest caveat: One gluten-free labelled item (bruschetta) lists sourdough bread as an ingredient, which may indicate inconsistent GF labelling.
marked menu
Cited references

[1] Aggregator Luciana - לוציאנה גבעתיים - Givatayim | Review "Great vegan friendly pizza place" by prismus - HappyCow, HappyCow

A HappyCow listing shows the venue states "Non dairy option available"; one review mentions about 40% of the menu is vegan, with vegan cheese available.fetched May 31, 2026

[2] Verified blog Luciana - Italian Restaurant Kosher LeMehadrin, modiinapp.com

The ModiinApp directory entry notes the venue’s ‘Vegan Friendly’ certification, the existence of separate gluten-free and vegan menus, and kashrut details.fetched May 31, 2026

[3] Verified blog Luciana Kosher Dairy Restaurant, eluna.com

The eLuna review and directory states that there is gluten free pasta and that kashrut certification is present.fetched May 31, 2026

[4] Verified blog Luciana | Jerusalem | Wolt | Delivery | Jerusalem, wolt.com

The Wolt delivery menu page includes dedicated gluten-free and vegan menu sections as well as item-level tags.fetched May 31, 2026

[5] Verified blog Luciana, Jerusalem, Israel - Reviews, Ratings, Tips and Why You Should Go – Wanderlog, wanderlog.com

The Wanderlog aggregation states that its tips include gluten-free options like salad and pizza.fetched May 31, 2026

[6] Aggregator Great for gluten free people - Review of Luciana Italian House, Jerusalem, Israel - Tripadvisor, TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor user review describes the restaurant as "great for gluten free people" and notes many GF options.fetched May 31, 2026

[7] Aggregator LUCIANA ITALIAN HOUSE, Jerusalem - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor, TripAdvisor

The tags on the TripAdvisor listing page for the restaurant include 'Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Kosher, Gluten free options'.fetched May 31, 2026

Vegan

B
confidence 70%

Luciana offers a dedicated vegan section on its Wolt menu and holds a 'Vegan Friendly' certification from an unspecified body. HappyCow and ModiinApp both report about 40% of the menu being vegan, with vegan cheese on pizzas. The kitchen is shared with dairy, and no description exists of cross-contamination practices for vegan-dedicated equipment. Staff training on vegan separation is unconfirmed.

Honest caveat: The 'Vegan Friendly' certification is mentioned but no awarding body or year is provided, so its current validity is unclear.
marked menu

Dairy-free

D
confidence 95%
Not recommended ·what tier D means

Luciana is a kosher dairy restaurant, also called chalavi. Dairy is the foundational ingredient in practically every dish. The kitchen is 100% dairy-based, with cheeses, butter, cream, and milk as core menu items. No dairy-free option exists on the regular menu beyond a vegan section. Even vegan items may share equipment with dairy. For anyone avoiding dairy due to lactose intolerance, dairy allergy, or vegan-ethical reasons, this venue is structurally unsafe and should be avoided.

Honest caveat: The restaurant is explicitly a dairy restaurant by kashrut: all dishes contain dairy unless specifically marked vegan, and cross-contact is inherent to the kitchen.

Halal

D
confidence 90%
Not recommended ·what tier D means

Luciana operates as a kosher dairy restaurant, certified by the Rabbanut Yerushalayim and Badatz Beit Yosef. Kosher and halal are distinct religious dietary systems, each with different rules for slaughter, blessings, and prohibitions. The restaurant holds no halal certification, and there is no indication of halal practice. A kosher dairy restaurant cannot be assumed to be halal-compliant.

Honest caveat: The restaurant is kosher, not halal. Kosher certification does not imply halal compliance.
Reminder

Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.

Read the methodology