Top 50 Gluten-Free Spots to Explore in Ballarat Central

Dan McGrath

Kids love coming here, they have good gluten free options

kim forrest

Best Thai food. Authentic and great tasting. Trusting in gluten free cross and across cross contamination. I feel very confident eating here as coeliac and never had problems. Support a wonderful business at great price's.

Sarah Rose

Subtly vibrant atmosphere, cheery and professional staff, great food. Gluten and dairy free options were great, specifically the mushroom risotto.

Jouni Juntunen

My pizza (Vesuvius) looked great but was extremely salty, most likely due to anjovis that had not been soaked. This pizza was also supposed to contain gorgonzola but I did not detect any, possibly because the anjovis taste might have overwhelmed the gorgonzola taste but I also did not notice any gorgonzola visually. My wife's gluten free pizza was much smaller, and there was not as much toppings as you would have expected for the price (especially considering that there was a $4 surcharge on the gluten-free base). All pizza prices seemed to be about $5 higher compared to other pizzerias of similar quality that we have recently visited. Service was very friendly but it took longer than expected to place our order - and get a drink while we were waiting for our meals. In fact my beer arrived after I had received my pizza.

Susan Richardson

Fantastic, friendly service and delicious food (including gluten-free!) ... will most definitely be back when next in Ballarat😊👍

Irene Ryan

Highly recommend . You will fin them in Sturt St Ballarat, meals were amazing gluten free options. Friendly staff 20 out of 20.

Aussie Ned Reviews

Possibly the best Mexican restaurant going around, always try and make a stop off here when visiting Ballarat from Melbourne. The vegetarian and Gluten Free options are spot on. The atmosphere is a vibe and the staff are super friendly. Would recommend the Pabellon Criollo!

d Spit

Really nice Thai food and friendly staff. Lots of gluten free and nut free options. We had a large group and they catered perfectly. Highly recommended.

Tiffany Evans

Great service fantastic food Great gluten free options

Sari King

Really great gluten free food

Gary Hatton

Gluten free Schnitzel is always good. Nice sweet potato chips. Garden Salad a bit disappointing!

J Shepley

Must-go restaurant in Ballarat. I’ve never had Ethiopian food but if all Ethiopian food is like this then I’m going to try a lot more! Had the selection for 2 people and was absolutely delicious. The beef and chicken stews and lentil dishes were highlights for us. Owner was a complete powerhouse - I think he was doing front of house and cooking. Everything other than the bread is gluten free, which was fantastic as a coeliac. Highly recommend!!!

D S G

Wonderful cafe in Ballarat with great gluten free options on the menu. Service was exceptional and food was delicious.

Lisa Haddon

Really really bad service, waiting for 10 mins for menus waiting 10-15 mins for a waiter to take my order, no table service had to continual ask for things like cutlery, water etc. And to top it all off they stuffed up the order........Fuming AND the wait staff were busy running around doing minimal cleaning work or talking or throwing stuff to the other staff behind me. Like i was at a football event To put this into context it was not busy, just badly staffed and disorganized Really really disappointed I did order Gluten Free so fingers crossed my son does not get sick because if he does I will be making an official complaint!!

maria grigg

A surprise package in Ballarat, far exceeding my expectations, when we celebrated a friend's birthday at Ragazzone last night, sharing the chef's special selection. What a treat, especially for me as my gluten free dietary requirements were expertly catered for.

Gail Fiander

The flavours are full and delicious. Everything is gluten-free unless labelled otherwise, same with nuts, very allergen friendly

Judy Cabanas

Fantastic food and atmosphere. The service was lovely. Catered gluten free for my son who has Coeliac Disease and he loved the food as well. Cannot rate this place high enough. Best spanish food we have ever had.

Zoomie Cat

Best meatloclvers pizza for coeliac ever

Ayesha Hilton

Gorgeous home made cakes (try the gluten free brownies!) and lovely sticky chai. A great place to meet a friend, do some shopping, and enjoy a treat.

Ruby Hateley

Great food, as well as plenty of gluten free options. The beef stroganoff is amazing. They are a life saver as someone who works shift work! Wish they were open Saturdays though 😊

Renate

My family and I had a delayed Christmas get-together at the Brown Grain Thai Restaurant last night. There were nine of us. We had a great evening. The food was amazing and all the staff were very friendly and helpful. The meals had a wonderful array of fresh vegetables and other ingredients of your choice, in wonderful sauces. Each of us ordered different meals, and everyone liked what they had. There was a great choice of vegetarian, and also gluten-free options, which was wonderful for some of our group who needed those options. A lot of meals had a little GF label next to them to show that they could be adapted for gluten-free. I thought the prices were very reasonable considering the excellent quality of the meals. Some of us came earlier than others because of how far we'd had to travel, and the staff were great in accommodating that. It is a large venue and family friendly. We had a lovely time, and I really want to thank the staff for being so helpful.

Bree Rogers

Great food and fantastic service this afternoon - perfect ambiance in the courtyard! Staff were very attentive and helpful in advising what food would be suitable for a coeliac.

Brendan Fitzgerald

Lovely place. Great gluten free tasting plate

Chota Himal Alpine Nursery

First visit. Awesome fun. Great entertainment and drinks, food a bit limited for people with allergies though. Pls provide at least SOME vegetarian dishes WITHOUT garlic, and more gluten-free. Thanks. Then would be 5 stars 100%

Brittany Hollis

Absolutely loved it, had the eggs Benny with beetroot and it was delicious! Also loved all the gluten free options. The coffee was so good. And the staff are super friendly and accommodating to dietary needs 😊 will definitely be a go to spot

Aaron Barnes

Always a favourite place to eat when we're in Ballarat or Healesville. The pies are delicious and have gluten free for our little one

Aussie Ned Reviews

Gluten Free pancakes were some of the best. Good location in town.

Matt Hilton

Super tasty Thai, and basically everything on the menu is/can be gluten free. Yum!

Emm Donnie

Lovely.little cafe! Has gluten and dairy free products. Like supporting local businesses and it's great that they are all made by the cafe. I just wish that all these cafes would get dairy free Chai, I have only dropped one star due to the Chai otherwise the carfe was perfectly lovely!

Sarah Wooden

I cannot tell you how delighted I was to discover a whole range of Gluten AND dairy free cakes! My options are almost always limited to a burnt coffee or a juice when I go out for a morning cuppa so it was so special to find somewhere comfy with a great vibe and food that I could eat! The Notella Mudcake is amazing! As is the house soda. We will go out of our way to come back that's for sure

Pip B.

Wow what an experience! Can’t wait to go back - this is the best new place to go in Ballarat. Great price, and yum! Healthy options and GF / gluten free yay. So good also my friend who is vegan and me as a meat eater :) thank u Oz and Skye 🎉

Daniel Chappell

A little noisy. Food was amazing. Great for coeliacs

Trish Carrucan

Our family of 6 came here for a meal last Friday night, my grandson’s choice for his 12th birthday. All our meals were delicious and with one member of the family a diagnosed coeliac all care was taken to ensure cross contamination was not an issue. Steak cooked perfectly as ordered, ribs, wings and all selections were tasty and well presented. Service by Cyndal was outstanding! A pleasant, friendly and professional staff member who is an asset to her employer. We had a great evening particularly due to her very attentive service. Thanks Cyndal.

Lucy

Really good traditional style pizzas with lots and lots of toppings. The gluten free base was good. Great prices too.

Amelia Roberts

lovely and cozy for a cold day, such a cool place. Great gluten free options. Halloumi chips took us all by surprise, so yum.

Tim Le Marshall

Great Gluten Free pizza, staff was amazing!

Rach M

SO YUMMY 🤤 I had a Gluten Free Ham + Salad, fresh and tasty, and filling. Coffee was great. The guy who made my sandwich was cute. Always a bonus. Would recommend 👍

Jordan Verbeek

One of the more underrated spots for a meal or snack, L'espresso is a nice, relaxing, spot in the middle of Ballarat. It has plenty of options available for eaters - vegetarian, gluten free - and the staff are very accommodating. The atmosphere is made even better by the music, which is set at a level that allows you to chat and not yell. I ate here frequently during my time in Ballarat and I will be returning whenever I visit the area.

Mehwish

Extremely friendly staff and good selection of burgers. They have gluten free and halal options too! Drop in for a quick bite and stick around the guess the characters on the mural on the wall. 10/10 recommend.

Christina Jones

What a little surprise this gem was! Had a recommendation as they have a number of gluten free dishes on the menu. The bulgogi tacos were some of the best tacos we have ever had. Very fresh and the soft corn tacos did not break apart. The lamb ribs fell straight off the bone ans had a nice little spice kick to them (if you don't like spice maybe see if they can do them without the sauce and chilli). Decent selection of beers, a cider and a ginger beer on tap. I opted for a cocktail special for the Begonia festival and it was dressed to impress!

Susan Rolfe

Why would I be charged $18.95 for coffee and a (gluten free) muffin? $16 at Laurent in Camberwell. Was I overcharged?

mihaela raguz

Great selection of vegan and gluten free food thank you yummmm 🥰

Sean Batchelor

Amazing food!! The best Lamb Biryani amd Aloo Palak I've ever had. Highly recommend. The whole meal was divine. We asked for gluten free and it all was and the service for home delivery was on par with the meal.

Maria Moraca

Excellent experience in every way. The food was some of the best I've had anywhere; wine pairings were perfect and explained in a very down-to-earth manner; the wines by the glass list was extensive, as well. Service was perfect, and the atmosphere was cosy. Pre-set menu, but there's a vegetarian version available and they'll also cater to gluten intolerances. Really high-end dining without being stuffy. We don't live in Ballarat but will absolutely be back and would plan a weekend trip around eating here any time.

Sumira Chhabra Gambhir

Very friendly staff. Tried glutenfree parma their which was very well prepared and served. Enjoyed the meal and ambience.

Yasmin Rose

Tried this place out for the first time out of curiosity, it was delicious and exceeded my expectations. The general ambience was comfortable and relaxed. I love the idea of seeing and ordering your items on a wall mounted iPad. Menu has a good variety of sushi items, a handful using meat instead of fish if you're not into fish. You can also see the items you have ordered and keep an eye on your bill as you order, as well as call for assistance if need be. They also have Gluten Free and Vegetarian items on the menu. This place has a trendy Melbourne feeling which is nice if you want to go somewhere a bit 'hip' and experience something different. It wasn't busy when I dined there but they didn't open until 11:30. Overall I enjoyed this experience and would happily go again. I ordered four 'small' items with a coke but was quite content at the end. I was leaving feeling hungry 👌

Christine Bennett

I have to eat a gluten free diet. Thai Sala have a clearly labelled menu which allowed for me to decide on a meal easily. The food was delicious and well presented. The staff were pleasant and attentive.

Breannan Murray

Just had the most amazing meal! Staff were so lovely and accomodating. Highly recommend, and so many gluten free options!

Tahnee Manning

The young staff member made my Mums weak latte exactly as requested. So good she had a second! The milk was perfect, not burnt and nice creamy. Celiac gluten free toastie was also extra special.

Lisa Lambert

Great food and great service! Busy little joint with absolutely giant serves so only go if you are HUNGRY! They also made gluten free battered sweet and sour and honey chicken which was delicious. They were really quick which was awesome with small impatient kids!! Will definitely be back :D