Top 40 Gluten-Free Dinner Spots to Delight in Nelson

Rosie Johnston

This place was most amazing at dealing with food for my coeliac son. We had booked dinner and when we turned up they had our booking sorted and took care of all my sons needs without any issue. They had lots on the menu that were gluten free and were safe for coeliacs. Probably the first time my son really got to enjoy a whole meal out, complete with dessert! The staff were amazing and were so friendly and helpful, nothing was a problem. Thanks Smugglers, for a great dinner and experience. Definitely recommend to our friends.

Wendy Ellis

The food was absolutely delicious, and catered so well for my husband who is coeliac. The staff were very friendly and the restaurant had a great atmosphere.

Sam Calaz

Been ordering food from here for a few weeks now and I'm amazed at the consistent quality of the food and the care extra care that's taken with the gluten free stuff I have to have nowadays. The burgers are amazing and my missus loves the doughballs😁

Sven Olson

Delicious food and chai; ended up going twice while I was in town because the gluten free cornbread with the eggs benedict was stuck in my mind. Skip the pork belly and go with the bacon though, a much better pairing.

Samuel Chalmers

Best Gluten free pizza in Nelson. The Gorgonzola and truffle topping was Devine. Great customer service. Just yum

Tanya W

Delicious amazing flavoured burgers. Big selection. Very accommodating with vegan & gluten free menu. Only negative was my partner said his gf bun was dry, suggest this be toasted. Funky vibe atmosphere with link to beer spot next door which goes hand in hand.

Alice M-B

This has become my favourite place to eat out in Nelson. The food is always fresh and delicious (the dolma are heavenly!), and the service is always excellent. The food is very reasonably priced for the portion and taste, and they are able to cater to coeliacs. Make sure to get an apple tea with your meal and you'll leave happy!

Jenna Finlayson

Came here for lunch on a whim and was not disappointed! Delicious crepe options with option to swap any flavors for a gluten free galette base. We all had the crepes and all were fantastic. Great coffee too. Staff was extremely friendly. Highly recommend!

Helena Sophie

The Aperol Spritz was amazing; however, the manager was incredibly rude. One of my friends is gluten intolerant, so we were looking for gluten-free pizza. They had some on the menu, but then they told us they couldn’t make it that day after we had already ordered our drinks. Everything was fine, and we enjoyed our drinks, but we couldn’t order anything to eat and decided to just have drinks and go somewhere else for dinner. When we told the waiter, the manager came over and said we had 20 minutes to finish our drinks and leave. Ten minutes later, he shouted at us, saying he needed the table and that this was not “a bar.” I can't remember the last time I was treated so rude and disrespectful in a restaurant. Never again!

Matat Lipsky

Tasty pad-Thai, lovely gluten free options.

Devon Burgess

Recommend this spot for anyone visiting +++. Great food, great service. My partner has rated this as one of her best culinary experiences, such fresh and wonderful seafood cooked well, not over complicated, all while watching a large ship come in. Catered wonderfully to a coeliac member of our friend group as well (she loved it!!!!).

Matat Lipsky

Excellent food and fun atmosphere! Almost all the menu is Gluten-free as well. We tried the Burritos, guacamole, tacos, chorus, chocolate cake, classic margarita - all were super tasty, fresh and lovely!

Yohaan Khambatta

Dined in at the restaurant, my partner is a coeliac and had a gluten-free Pad Thai. I got myself the Duck Roti (highly recommend, can easily feed two), and a chicken Pad Thai. The staff were amazing and very friendly, service was very good and food came out fast. Would definitely dine there again.

Sandra Lummis

Had a fabulous lunch here. The staff were very helpful. My niece is coeliac and cannot have even a trace of gluten. The staff went above and beyond to make sure her meal was safe.

Janette Jessop

We celebrated a family occasion and knew we would be a happy party so we booked the small private room which was perfect for a small group. Julian the waiter was exceptional.. his service to us was knowledgeable on the food and wine he served. Very professional and laughed along with party. He did very well to manage a happy party. We had Trust the Chef which was not short of amazing, fresh well presented food and Julian did well catering for our gluten free dairy free and peanut allergies

Tamara Peneamene

I cannot speak more highly of the service here . So friendly and accommodating. My daughter who has allergies to dairy eggs nuts soy and gluten . It's very daunting going out so I had rung to ask before we came . I understand the pressure being the mum an also because I'm a restaurant manager. The staff out front are absolutely amazing 👏. I thank you all so much ❤ . You have made our night so enjoyable. Thank you Thank you . Good staff are so hard to find . You are all doing fantastic 👏

Linas Jakučionis

One of the guests has dairy intolerance, the staff were knowledgeable about the food that can be made dairy free and they do have "allergies menu" available on request which clearly indicates which items are dairy free, vegan, gluten free, etc. The food was lovely, the staff were friendly. They do have nice outside booths which worked really well on warm summer evening. (I had "kiwi hot" chicken jalfrazi and then gulab jamun for dessert.)

Megan Easton

Oh my goodness..... what a meal! Started with some edamame beans with a garlic twist..... being gluten free, there were only two things on the menu for a main. Not feeling like sashimi, we had the lamb..... exploding with a flavour punch and falling apart with tenderness..... holy crap the meal ended too soon..... so we asked about a gluten free dessert, not disappointed at all!..... the chocolate miso delice was to die for..... the chefs, wait staff and bar persons have truly given us a meal and drinkies to remember..... thank you for your hard work and service for your customers...... Megan and Richard Easton

Liana Garcia

Best pizza in town! Sizes are huge, owner great and the staff amazing. Atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Gluten-free and vegan options available. Dessert is great too! A must if you are in Nelson!

Erica Kelch-Slesnick

I had a delicious meal there, and the friendly owner was able to explain which meals were both gluten and dairy free.

carol parkinson

Requested gluten free cheesy fries with bacon. It was delicious! The counter staff explained the separate frier & that it would be 20 mins; but it was well worth the wait. Also had 6 different slices & biscuits in a separate cabinet. Very friendly & knowledgeable service.

Evie

Superb food, great location! Although the menu looks uninviting in regard to dietary accommodations, they are extremely willing to accommodate for any. Perfect for someone who is severely celiac. The server was friendly, and coffee was yummy. Will be returning when I next visit Nelson 🙂

Jane Lambert

I enjoyed a wonderful evening dinner on the deck with perfect weather and great company the Friday before last. The wait staff were very friendly, polite and some of us had particular requests in relation to the menu. One person was gluten free. I am not a coleslaw fan so the young man said he would check with the chef as to an alternative salad. I said some green leaves and tomato would suffice but was given a Greek salad to go with my steak and chips which exceeded my expectations. Only one gripe. I ordered the steak, and the menu stated it was a Rib Eye Fillet. I have been around for quite some time and the meat I received was probably a sirloin or rump. The shape or taste was nothing life a rib eye fillet and it required a steak knife to eat it. It was cooked to perfection but not what the menu stated. Otherwise a very pleasant evening in the most perfect setting in Nelson.

Walter Ivan Toso

Awesome Italian style pizza with gluten-free options.

Lily Phillips

I just called dominos (Richmond) to see if they could do a fully Gluten free pizza for my dad (he's celiac so he can't have any gluten, if it touches something with gluten in it he will react) The lady I talked to was amazing! (Emma? She was a manager) So lovely! She said they can do gf and she will use new toppings and a new cutting tool and cut plate to make sure there will be no cross contamination! She was bright and happy to do it for me, I'm so happy with their customer help!

Lydia Anderson

Everything is gluten free except the sliders which can be done gluten free. Deep fryers are coeliac safe. I am coeliac and had an epic meal!

Andy Harris

Wow! What a find! Excellent choices, very clean, helpful staff and an excellent gluten free selection. Staff were also very helpful to offer freshly made gluten free for Coeliac.

Eric Nelsen

Truly superb Indian food, well deserving of the top rating. Friendly and efficient service. Plenty of vegetarian options, some gluten free options. Casual dining atmosphere is fine but the food is well above it in quality. Wonderful!

Karen Johnson Mead

Satay chicken, beautiful portion, nicely spiced, gluten free. Very affordable meal.

Liam Malone

You have to hit the Stefanos -> Movies night. Every time I come home to Nelson we do it. Best pizza in NZ. Thanks to our waiter - Jesse for the awesome service. Gluten Free options too.

Philip Woods

Is this the best restaurant of the South Island? Quite possibly! The elegant space created by hospitality veterans Hunter and Ko is only matched by the impeccable service and attention to detail of the team. The degustation with paired wines was nothing less than sensational. An homage to the very best local ingredients prepared with flair and pizazz, yet never ostentatiously. Bold, yet disciplined. Playful, but respectful. Thoroughly recommend this one... Worthy of a detour. Despite its modest size and degustation only style, the kitchen perfectly accommodated my spouse's gluten intolerance.

Julie Wilson

Great gluten free options enjoyed the chicken pho. Staff friendly and helpful

ZYMVELYN GONDA

worth the price. good selection of food most of it are gluten free which makes it more interesting to have breakfast. no need for booking. accomodating staff

Cathy Jones

Just love buying meals ar Akbabas. Very quick, very healthy and very yummy.... And good solid value for money. Iskender is great for people who are gluten free. Wonderful service.... Efficient and cheerful. Thanks Akbabas for the last 20 odd years worth. Hopefully I can go on buying iskender from you for another 20 years!

Anna Johnson

Really disappointing gluten-free fish and chips meal. Fish didn't taste fresh and it wasn't battered. I can do better myself at home with gluten-free tempura batter. The salad didn't appear fresh either. I really liked the chips though. My friend said one of her pieces of fish didn't taste right either and neither of us felt 100% on the way home. Anchor used to have a really good name.

Hayden Keppel

this is me leaving my first and only google review. this place is incredible. the staff were the kindest people ever and so catering, I reserved a table for 6pm and at 5:50pm called up to change my reservation time to 6:30pm because we were running late and they were so incredibly polite about it and made it such an easy experience. the food we got was cooked to absolute perfection and tasted so good, and as someone with celiac, there were so many gluten-free options to choose from which is sometimes hard to come across. the serving times were relatively quick considering that the restaurant was almost a full house. overall my experience was an 11/10 and I will definitely be bringing my girlfriend back here in the future.

John Do Peppino

I had some great vegan stuff, and my girlfriend loved her gluten free options. We were quote surprised by this quick (to go) restaurant.

Geeta Tiwari

It's always amazing dining here. The food is superb and the staff is very friendly. Menu has a lot of gluten free options which is one the things that always attract me. Highly recommended 👌

Nuala Greenwood

So many gluten free and vegan options on the menu 👏👏👏. I went for the seafood Tom Yum soup. It was fresh and full of prawns, mussels, squid and fish. It was delicious!! Just the right amount of spice and heat. I'd go again tomorrow if I could.