Is your nan gluten free? Because it was dreadful.
Better not go there hungry or you will starve until they finally serve you the food.
Too loud music, everyone needs to speak as if you’re inside a club… at noon and having lunch…
We usually stop here when checking out Vivid Sydney as they do gluten free savoury and sweet crepes... and serve alcohol. It's a great spot to begin checking out Vivid too with a short walk to Australia House.
This was our second time at Mother Chu’s. It is strictly vegan and they have a variety of dishes that mimic meat. I enjoyed a steamed bun with a barbecued filling. I’ve never had a steamed bun before but it was delicious and filling. I had the wonton noodle soup which had 4 nice sized wontons and a tasty broth. Hubs and I shared the Mongolian style gluten dish. You get a lot of food. Not a lot of ambiance but always crowded as the food is that good. Our server is a very special woman who we met last year when our friend brought us there and she remembered us. It is definitely a place we will return to when we visit Sydney.
Such a fun burger place. I was a little skeptical at first that they could prevent cross contact here but they have an open kitchen and I watched the whole process. They changed their gloves. Cleaned off the flat grill (although they don't put any buns on it anyway). The fries are also safe and cooked in a dedicated fryer.
The burger was amazing! The hamburger patty tasted like high quality meat. I had the gluten free bun and it was really good too. Definitely go if you want a burger.
My only complaint was the bathroom. Super stinky.
I love Chat Thai, especially this one on level six of the Westfield. As well as being away away from all the crowds on the food court below, the food is delicious, fresh and staff are friendly. As a person with coeliac disease, I have eaten here many times with no issue - I just select a gluten free marked option, and then let staff know about my dietary requirement. There is a risk of cross contamination, and they advise they can’t guarantee it’ll be 100% gluten free, but I’ve eaten here many times and had no issue, but make your own decision. My favourite is the fried rice dishes!
We went during vivid and I am a celiac and I had the gluten free margherita with no reaction! The dough was amazing and their sunset passion fruit mocktail was amazing! I would highly suggest this place, my mom and stepdad also got salmon and the cut of the week and they also enjoyed it a lot, I didn’t even have time to take a photo of the food as I was too busy eating it, 10/10 all of the people were nice and I highly suggest
Gateway Shopping Centre, L05/1 Macquarie Pl, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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Michael Pillay
Every now and then you walk into a restaurant that blows you away, and this was one of those occasions. To be honest, we were just looking for a quick place to eat and ended up finding my "new" favourite Thai restaurant.
The wait staff are efficient without being pushy, they let us know about the dishes and the best thing of all is that ALL the food came out at the same time and piping hot. Too many restaurants send out food one dish after the other and often the first person has finished before the last dish arrives, but not here! This makes it ideal for large groups.
The food was absolutely superb with the highlights for us being the fried pork belly, snapper puffs and red duck curry. You absolutely have to try the Pandan donuts, wow, I'm going back just for those!
They also have a great range of drinks and good range of craft beers.
Another highlight, although not applicable to us was the large range of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free dishes, many if which tempted me as a dedicated carnivore.
I loved this place, joined their membership program and I will most definitely be going back again real soon. 5 Stars hardly seems enough for what was an excellent experience and one of my culinary highlights so far this year!
Well done Chat Thai, you have a new convert!
An otherwise nice experience ruined by one very rude staff member.
The food was alright, nothing we’d rave about.
A few points on the lower rating:
- We had initially booked for 22-23 people and had 3 extra show up last minute that were missed in our final headcount, we understand this could be inconvenient but we did have the space on the table allocated to fit them. Unfortunately, the waitress was quite snappy when she asked “Is there more people coming?! There’s no more space nor extra tables for anyone” before storming off. This was an initial experience that made us feel awkward. We understand the inconvenience but we also accept that if the extra attendees could no fit a reasonable solution would’ve been to explain that we only booked for 23 and that they should leave.
- The behaviour continued on from here: my colleague let her know she was the one who had ordered the gluten free taco and she snapped back at her in such a way that a quarter of the table pulled faces in shock.
- When we asked them for the cake. It was brought out unprepared in a box. Perhaps an over sight if they were busy but really unusual. But as it was this waitress that brought it out in a box and another server who offered to then take it back and serve it on a plate one can never be too sure.
- The music was loud. Like, SUPER loud. Which makes it understandable when the staff speak louder. But the waitress in question was super loud and at times to the point of yelling when snapping at us and pulling faces like she was very unhappy to be there or serving us. The other two servers were very lovely. So we’ve bumped the star rating up for them.
- Lastly, we also had issues when we were asked to leave. We were well aware we had a timed booking and honestly they did well to stick to time, it didn’t feel like we were being asked to leave too quickly after we finished eating but again the rude waitress was very short with us whereas the other waitress was more apologetic and said times up just letting you know you need to leave.
- Overall it was a profound experience. Sadly the food wasn’t redeeming enough to make it enjoyable.
Some suggestions if I may:
If your staff are having a bad time, assign them to a different table. Everyone’s going to be happier in the long run.
Turn the music down slightly. Music definitely brings vibes but if you’re all yelling at each other or having to ask people to repeat things enough times until you default to smiling and nodding - it’s definitely too loud.
If people have timed bookings, it is completely reasonable to say something like “just letting you all know you have 15 minutes left on your booking, we are a bit busy tonight so we’d really appreciate that you leave on time so we can prepare for the rest of our night” and to give timed reminders after that point.
Again if people aren’t moving at that time (happens so often with larger groups, trust me we know it) just again be firm but not rude with “sorry times up! We hope you had a good night but we will need to start preparing the table for our next guests”
To the waitress directly:
It’s best not to assume everyone is stupid and against you on a bad day. Some of us have also done our hard yards is hospitality too and know how it gets serving large tables. You’ll find that most people are sympathetic if you’re feeling a bit off but you’re in a customer facing role, please learn to take breaks if you need them.
We had a wonderful dining experience overall. The food was absolutely amazing—full of flavor and beautifully presented. The restaurant also did very well in accommodating dietary restrictions, especially for gluten-free options, which we really appreciated.
A special shoutout to Juli, whose attention to detail and exceptional service made the evening feel extra special. He truly elevated the experience with his warm approach.
However, one downside was the temperature inside the restaurant. It was uncomfortably cold—we had to keep our jackets on and even used scarves as makeshift blankets. Unfortunately, this took away from the otherwise cozy and welcoming atmosphere.
CASA is located in a beautiful and charming spot, especially during Vivid — the ambiance is lovely, and the staff were very attentive and friendly. However, a few things during our visit left us disappointed.
Even with the heaters on, the place was still quite cold, which made our food cool down very quickly. The fries were overcooked, had a burnt taste, and were completely unseasoned — not even a pinch of salt.
I was told there was a gluten-free bruschetta option, but no one mentioned they would replace the bread with pizza dough. That really changed the texture and flavor, and unfortunately, it wasn’t very enjoyable.
The BBQ chicken pizza was another letdown. The BBQ sauce was extremely strong and tasted like a generic, store-bought version — overpowering everything else.
On a positive note, the pulled pork with potatoes was absolutely delicious — definitely the highlight of the meal.
I’ve been to CASA before and had a great pizza, so I know they can do better. I’m sharing this feedback hoping it helps improve the overall experience for future guests.
Great atmosphere and location, nestled in the heart of the Sydney botanic Gardens. We had the lunch tasting menu and it was quite nice. To be honest, we were given more drinks than an actual food but overall quite a pleasant experience. Majority of the lunch menu food was gluten-free. The staff were very accommodating and had great service.
The absolute best. We had breakfast here two days in a row and the service and food was impeccable. Also had gluten free options for our coeliac daughter. 👌👌
amazing place!! nearly every single item on the menu is gluten free and was reassured after telling them i had coeliac disease. everything we ordered tasted great, it is on the more expensive side but definitely worth it. we went for the truffle fries, broccolini, chips with guacamole, beef tacos, chicken tacos, and prawn tacos. the prawn and beef tacos were the stars of the meal!
Very delicious! Their medium spice level is pretty spicy, so if you are sensitive, ask for mild. The menu is clearly marked vegan, dairy free, and gluten free for any dietary restrictions.
Pleasant place with excellent view.
Good pizza, fast, punctual, attentive service, I would say excellent.
Great attention to people with celiac disease, in particular we thank Jennifer, the excellent waitress!!
My wife took here for my birthday and it was amazing.
The atmosphere was fantastic, the staff were amazing and the food.....OMG it was sensational!
A great wine list too!
I am coeliac and they cater for almost everything on the menu, we can't wait to go back and try more of these delicacies again soon.
A huge shout out to all the staff, they were super attentive, friendly without being overbearing.
See you soon!
Had an amazing experience here with the lovely Koyal! Everything was so delicious and I felt very safe as a coeliac with the entire menu being gluten free!!! Thanks Koyal for a great evening, we will be back!
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Gintare Rapseviciute
Naim made our day! Good service, food and atmosphere. Probably mostly visited spot near Opera which is a good place to chill in the afternoon. Even during the hot sun hours customer service welcomes you within a smile.
(There’s gluten free options for pizzas)
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Mar. Ko
I think my partner and I had incredible food here.
The quality and flavors are great, they are very respectful of coeliacs and the cuisine is naturally mostly gluten-free. Amazing and very friendly service as well, and gorgeous views. Thank you.
I think I would undeniably recommend.
Fabulous date night restaurant. The food was amazing paired with Spanish wine suggestions thanks to our brilliant waiter Juan - he even knew which options were safe for coeliacs
✨ Anniversary Dinner at Mr. Wong – A Night to Remember ✨
We celebrated our 3-year anniversary at Mr. Wong last night, and it was nothing short of fan-tas-tic. From the moment we arrived, the service was outstanding, the ambience was warm and stylish, and the entire experience felt incredibly special.
Every dish we had was delicious — and gluten-free, which made it even better!
🍽️ Roast Duck, scallop, prawn, and winter melon in superior broth – delicate, comforting, and full of flavour
🥢 Peking Duck Pancakes – a must-try, beautifully presented
🥦 Broccolini, asparagus, sugarsnaps & snowpeas – fresh and vibrant
🥩 Angus Beef Cubes – tender and mouthwatering
A special shoutout to Giuliano, the manager, who welcomed us so warmly and made us feel truly celebrated — his attention to detail and hospitality set the tone for the entire evening. He took a good care of us all night, recommended great dishes and drinks 🍷, and made us feel extra special. Thank you so much, Giuliano!! You were fantastic.
And thank you Thomas too for his conversation, his friendliness and his knowledge of the menu! Always checking to see if we need anything or if we're having a nice evening. Both of whom went above and beyond to make our evening memorable. 💛
And another special mention to Carmen, the hostess! Her energy and good vibes deserve a shout-out! Thank you!!
We will be back not only for the food, but for the service we had!
I wouldn’t have bothered with a review, but they sent an email. It was terrible! Firstly I stood in line for booked patrons and a waitress barged past me twice, one time pushing my back without saying excuse me.
Then I ordered wine and 20 mins later I had to chase it up.
Then we ordered food and it all came out cold and at different times. I ordered gluten free gyozas (gf friends don’t bother) and was served soy sauce - vs tamari.
People around me were chasing up orders, places to sit, drinks and food. Bearing in mind we order via an app. The app crashed several times, which made the whole thing frustrating.
Thursday night, darling harbour, big show at the ICC - maybe try harder.
Elegant fine dining with a delightful breakfast selection. The coffee and teas were exceptional, and the staff were warm and attentive. A standout for its generous gluten-free options and serene ambiance perfect for a refined start to the day.
Pizza not safe for celiac despite the reviews on here as there is major cross contamination. Speak to staff as they are knowledgeable and were able to offer an alternative which was delicious !
I had a lovely dining experience at Aria for my birthday. The staff were professional, polite, and incredibly friendly. They went the extra mile by surprising me with a sweet treat, complete with a candle, and ensured it was gluten-free to accommodate my dietary needs—a thoughtful touch that I truly appreciated.
The food had its highlights and a few minor letdowns. The crab had a strong vinegar taste that wasn’t quite to my liking, but the marron was stunning, with a delicious sauce that complemented it perfectly. The gluten-free bread and butter were fantastic. The duck, while flavorful, was a little tough to cut, and the lamb was enjoyable. The standout dish for me was the mashed potato—it was absolutely delicious.
The real showstopper, however, was the breathtaking view. Overlooking the Sydney Opera House and the harbour made for an unforgettable atmosphere.
Overall, it was a lovely experience, though I did have slightly higher expectations for the food.
We had the Moo ping, crispy fried pork and Doodee Chicken, all of which were exquisite. The service was very fast and the food was truly some of the best Thai food I have ever had. They even catered to celiac disease. I would HIGHLY recommend this place.
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