We all love a good night out, but it can be tricky finding something to eat when you have dietary restrictions. Thankfully, Melbourne is full of excellent restaurants that will cater to every need, including gluten-free. From hearty pasta dishes to comforting curries, there’s lots of restaurants offering up gluten-free meals without compromising on taste and variety. Some of these venues are even accredited by Coeliac Australia, so you can eat without worries. Here are some gluten-free restaurants around Melbourne to get you started.
1. Ciao Mamma Pasta Bar
Ciao Mamma is an Italian eatery that is officially accredited by Coeliac Australia. They make traditional pasta and sauce daily, and they cook their gluten-free pasta in a separate pasta boiler. Their fryer is also gluten-free. They also provide vegetarian and vegan options, and are able to cater to FODMAP with prior notice. See more here.
đź“Ť3 Union St, Brunswick VIC 3056
2. Hella Good
Hella Good is also officially accredited by Coeliac Australia. All of their delicious souvlaki can be made gluten-free, and they also have other items for you to try, like fritters, Greek salad and rice pudding. Find out more.
đź“Ť287 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000 and 1341 Dandenong Rd, Chadstone VIC 3148
3. Bowls Baby
The entire menu at Bowls Baby is gluten-free. There’s a wide range of bowls for you to choose from to suit every need or craving, with plenty of protein, vegan choices, dairy-free options, acai bowls and smoothies. See more here.
đź“Ť97 Little Collins St. Melbourne Vic 3040 and 35 Rose St. Essendon Vic 3040
4. Rufio
Feast on Latin fusion food at Rufio. The menu is completely gluten-free, and they’re also vegan friendly. Treat yourself to a range of small bites, tostadas, grilled meats, sides and even dessert. They also have a wide drinks menu, offering cocktails, mocktails, beer, wine, tequila and more. See more here.
đź“Ť188 Carlisle St, St Kilda VIC 3182
5. Stalactites
Owned and operated by the same family since 1978, Stalactites is an iconic Greek restaurant that has satisfied many late-night cravings. But did you know that they’re also accredited by Coeliac Australia? All souvlaki can be made gluten-free, and there’s plenty of other things for you to try like meat platters, dolmadakia, lamb cutlets, soup and more. Everything is clearly marked on the menu, and the team can also accommodate vegan, vegetarian and other dietary requirements. Learn more here.
đź“Ť177/183 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
6. Shop225
Shop225 was the first pizza restaurant in the country to be accredited by Coeliac Australia. First established in 2016, this store uses all gluten-free certified products, and makes as much products in-house as possible. Enjoy home-made pasta and gnocchi, gluten-free pizza, gluten-free tiramisu and much more. They also have a huge range of vegan, vegetarian and halal options. Find out more.
đź“Ť225 Melville Rd, Pascoe Vale South VIC 3044
7. Rice Paper Scissors
Rice Paper Scissors has plenty of delicious gluten-free options for you to try. Feast on delicious plates like Thai BBQ chicken, Balinese crispy duck leg, yellow beef curry, Thai chive cakes and more, as well as sweet desserts like sticky pineapple pudding. Find out more.
đź“Ť307 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065 and 15 Hardware Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000
8. Mission District
This restaurant was inspired by the taquerias in San Francisco’s Mission District. All items on the menu can be made gluten-free by request, and they are accredited by Coeliac Australia. Feast on burritos, tacos, share plates and more. If you’re not sure what to pick, a Feed Me experience is also available. Learn more here.
đź“Ť 76 Glen Eira Rd, Ripponlea VIC 3185
9. Chocolate Buddha
This bustling Japanese eatery in Fed Square has an entire section on the menu that’s described as gluten-free friendly. While the team at Chocolate Buddha can’t guarantee the complete absence of allergens like soy or gluten, they will do their best to accommodate your needs. Feast on dumplings, sushi, tataki, rice bowls and desserts like orange blossom cake. Find out more.
đź“Ť Fed Square, Swanston St & Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000
10. Luxsmith
Luxsmith in Seddon is a modern Asian restaurant with a focus on Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. While they can’t completely guarantee allergy-free meals, they do have a selection of tasty gluten-free dishes, like braised beef brisket curry, fat rice noodles with duck, salt and pepper squid, cashew salad and more. Before or after your meal, pop into their cocktail and wine bar next door for a drink or two. Find out more.
đź“Ť5 Gamon St, Seddon VIC 3011