Top 47 Gluten-Free Dinner Spots to Delight in Rotorua

Keiron Adlington

Have been here before and enjoyed the experience so thought we’d give it another go. Smashed Avocado Bagel (with Salmon as an add-on) was generous and the salmon portion very generous. Bagel was very tough to cut with a knife though but maybe being gluten free had something to do with that? Very tasty though. We also had the Poke Bowl which was underwhelming. Not the traditional bowl at all, as it was on a plate. No sign of coriander in the rice, no kewpie mayo, no crispy shallots and no sweet chilli (all were advertised on the menu). Pretty disappointing for $32.90 and our two meals and bottled juice made it an $80 lunch.

Rashi Narang

We had a wonderful experience here. The team was super helpful and warm, the food was wonderful and the service was absolutely amazing. Very cool, differentiated menu with options for vegan and gluten free. A big shout out to Sidhak and team for keeping the bar high and for your warmth and help :)

Clarisa Fernández

Excellent service, lovely people and the best gluten free pizzas I’ve ever had 😊 would definitely recommend!

Annie Snook

The best burgerfuel experience! The service was fantastic, staff was so friendly and helpful. I’m gluten free and felt well cared for. The place was so clean and food was delicious! Thanks team!

Cooper Holden

Staff were great and friendly, told them I had a gluten allergy and they whipped out a manual to check which procedures to follow without putting any pressure on me, the best gluten free restaurant experience I've ever had. Food was to die for.

David France - ExploreFeelGood

As I was well hungry, I was looking for a good pizza to take away. As earlier I had noticed another pizza place, I went back there, but once inside it didn't seem as good. I checked pizza places around, decided to check it out, and the warm welcome I got convinced me right away. Having a look at the menu confirmed that first excellent impression, with so much to choose from, plenty of pizzas. They also have quite many sides, salads too. And even desserts. They have vegan options, and clearly mark them, but also dairy free and gluten free ones. And a lot of dip options too (including fancy ones like cranberry) Even if I didn't eat there I also noticed that the place is cool too and another occasion I would totally eat there, lots of seats, and dim lights. I had a "serpent" pizza snack"  size, "lust deluxe" double size, and "crumbed camembert" as a side. I liked it all, and epecially the crumbed camembert with cranberry dip, my oh my, amazing! And the icing on the cake, staff is extra smiling & friendly Best pizza place in town, no doubt! Highly recommended!

Matt Kelly

It’s always difficult eating out when gluten free but there’s so many GF options!!! The girl working out the front really sold it to us! Platter was awesome but make sure to starve yourself before going as it’s a huge portion! Ha!

Michelle Bennett

Came on 18th November 2023 for a birthday celebration, excellent service from initial phone booking to everything on the night, food was fantastic highly recommend the platters but for me the Vegetarian Pizza was absolutely delicious we thoroughly enjoyed our night here and thought it was good value for money. Great selection for our gluten free members of the group too, Thanks Fainting Goat for a great night😊

Tracey Jackson

Really yummy food. I have allergies towards gluten and dairy and there's decent options.

Eddie Keane

We had a lovely meal here tonight. The food is unbelievable and the owner is such a nice guy. Open to suggestions. I’d really recommend this Italian. Gluten free no problem.

Maria Fernanda Cruz

The staff is very friendly. The place is very well decorated and the music is really appropriate. we feel at home. the Mexican flavor very well achieved. The drinks and dishes were very abundant. I'm not leaving yet and I already want to return. (Gluten free friendly) Long live Mexico! And Rotorua! The staff is very friendly. The place is very well decorated and the music is really appropriate. We feel at home. The Mexican flavor very well achieved. The drinks and dishes were very abundant. I'm not leaving yet and I already want to return. Long live Mexico! And Rotorua!

Carol Sturm

I am so impressed with this place. The food is so delicious 😋 they put so much love into there food. I am coeliac and they were so accommodating.

Agnes Bergdahl

Amazing food and super nice staff. Had many gluten-free options aswell! Pleasant dinner, left with a smile on my face☺️

Fiona Fox

Nice chilled and relaxing atmosphere. Option to sit inside or outside with heaters. We ordered Butter Chicken and the Eye fillet. Butter chicken was very good and the Blackened Garlic butter was an absolute star with the steak. Drink service was fast and easy using the tablet order system. Was able to accommodate for Gluten free as well

Cheryl Shearer

The food was delicious, the customer service excellent. Only downside - so many wonderful options to choose from. Excellent gluten-free options. Positive consumer experience thanks 😊

Cathy Campbell

A perfect little cafe that we visited every morning for breakfast on our honeymoon. Catered to dairy, gluten free dietary requests. Lovely coffee and highly recommend the porridge, full breakfast and chicken for lunch. Very friendly service too and had my coffee made every morning before I even had to order!

Heather Dodson

Great for gluten free!

Sharon Quilter

Very yummy food. Reasonably priced. Very helpful with gluten free preferences

tj ludes

OMG what an amazing establishment. Honestly the best pizza I've ever had in the 85 countries I've visited. Love the thin crispy crust and the freshest ingredients. The staff are very friendly and polite. Btw, I had the Quattro Stagiori pizza and it was simply the best 👌. They also have vegan, gluten-free and vegetarian options available.

Muffs Merino

I’ve been told about this place for a long time and finally came here. The food was so good. I have intolerances to soy, gluten - and they accommodated my order. And, even though these items are on the menu, I did not feel unwell, like at many other places. So I will be coming back here. Friendly and excellent food. This is the best treat I’ve ever had. It tastes like Christmas new years and Valentine’s Day all on one bite.

Andrew Bucknell

Best buffet iv ever been to. Lots of options and everything labeled really well for gluten and dairy free. The slow cooked beef was a stand out.

Mark Farrelly

One of Rotorua's best hidden gems, AMAZING food ♥️ (Gluten free, allergy friendly food available)

Sylvia Clapham

Nice pizzas, gluten free too

Teresa Allen

Fabulous evening! Great service especially Madeline! Wonderful menu and wines. Such a great meal for a coeliac too!

Mark Alexander

Really enjoyed our dinner here tonight. The waiter was great in helping my wife with some changes to her meal as she is on a gluten free diet and has some other food intolerances. My steak was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious.

Harry Murdoch

Tonight table of 4. 1 gluten free. Which when asked the server what options, to his reply anything we can change the menu to suit. Food was beautiful. Personally I had the ostrich special..... divine! Fantastic service, time between courses was perfect, drinks were never empty. Highly recommend. We will be back!

Jane R

Yummy fusion if Latin American cuisine, tasty food full of flavor, many Gluten-free options. Sangria with a tocuh of sherry was exceptional, so was the staff. Friendly and welcoming atmosphere. I recommend trying their home made jalapeno sauces too. Thanks Sabroso!

Pia Alderson

Really lovely spot for dinner. I brought my family here last night - we have three vegetarians, a vegan AND someone with gluten allergy, and Lovely India catered to all of us beautifully. Our server was very knowledgeable and attentive, all the dishes were absolutely delicious and the prices were fantastic. 10/10 we will definitely be back

vicky robertson

Eastwood has been a favourite in thenpast(great location good coffee and gluten free options) this time coffee was below average and not much choice on food for gluten intolerant

Jessica Greenblatt

Best hollandaise I’ve had in the country. Great gluten free options!

Paul and Lorraine O'Brien

Coeliac's will be impressed!! They don't charge Coeliac's xtra $$$. What a great little cafe. Good prices and a relaxing atmosphere. Food is beautiful and most of all they cater for Coeliac's and menu has many option, Staff will discuss any concern you may have with the chief's and even allow you to read the food labels. They have a great understanding around Coeliac dietary requirements. Just let staff know.. Would like Zippy's to cook gluten free frys in their own oil to stop cross contamination. Will definitely be back.

Pravi S

Had some of the tastiest gluten free Thai food. The restaurant had beautiful deco and the restrooms were very clean.

Lana Duffy

We we're the first customers of the day. The gentleman who served us was friendly and attentive. Ordered a drink each and a Gluten-free snack - was delicious. The ambience and setting was awesome. Thank you team!!

Doug Shewry

Good place to go if you have fussy eaters or vegetarians and celiacs because they can choose their own food.

Deborah Mitchell

Sadly thus place let me down, on the menu it says several items are Gluten Free, I'm Coeliac so need this to be true sadly it isn't, when I went to order they told me everything is cooked in the same oil etc, I was extremely angry, IF IT'S NOT GLUTEN FREE DON'T ADVERTISE IT AS SO ! Only call it GF when it actually is !!!! Learn about this please !!!

Karen Read

Great buffet great service all round, excellent different dishes gluten free 5 stars tonight

Melva Buchanan

Friendly service and gluten free options made possible. Yay!!

Alan Scicluna

Love this place ❤️ look after my dietary needs Gluten-free. And food is great

Beverley Simmons

Excellent food and caters for gluten free customers too

Richard Arana Jones

Brilliant new chicken joint. Amazingly has an entire gluten free menu available! Including plenty of options for gluten free fried chicken. Food was absolutely Delicious, and I loved the many different seasoning options available. I only wish you were open a little later.

Suzanne Carter

Very helpful staff who knew what sushi was gluten free and with no detectible gluten. The sushi was fresh and delicious! Thank you to St Pierre trade centre for taking the time to learn about gluten. It is much appreciated by Coeliac customers. Top marks to you!

Richard Arana Jones

Beautiful Fish and Chips, everything really was high quality. Some unique twists on kiwi classics. Also they offered Gluten Free options which were also wonderful.

Alan Scicluna

Staff knew what ingredients to put into the gluten free wrap

Emma Sheehan

Tried 3 times to contact before posting this review but since noone wanted to call me back, here I am. I ordered 2 gluten free pizzas (at an additonal $4 per pizza) equating to an overall order of just under $80. When I got home (I live 45 mins out of town) and opened the box, I realised we had been, what I can only assume, given childrens pizzas instead of family size. I tried to call and speak to someone, I was told "gluten free is smaller and also doesnt look pretty so thats why". These Pizzas were $30 each and were less than half the size of their regular pizzas. When i tried to explain this to the person on the phone, I was brushed off and told the manager would call me. Noone has since called me. I also emailed twice (with pictures) noone has responded. We have been to Giovanni's a number of times and have never experienced such awful service, we are familiar with the regular size of their pizzas and were shocked that, you pay extra for gluten free bases to receive half a normal order.... A simple courtesy call back would have been sufficient to resolve the matter, but service doesn't seem to be that important to Giovanni's anymore.

Sharonmay Dawson

Very impressed with the food and service. Chicken was very tender and generous portion size, not small. Freshly cooked crispy chips. We had the $49.95 whole chicken dinner platter for 2 last Friday which supposedly comes with 2 Large Sides as per bill board outside. But the salad was served in 2 Medium bowls instead. Very accommodating for Coeliac too -allowed Pita bread to be swapped for any other Side at No extra charge. The same waitress who took our order, cooked and served our meal was very friendly & attentive. Also enjoyed the large colorful paintings and lighting decor ✨️

Shelly Lucey

We really enjoyed our evening at The Brook. Keith was a wonderful host, very knowledgeable about food and wine. There was an excellent selection of gluten /dairy free options on menu, which was so refreshing. All the food we had was absolutely delicious! Compliments to the chefs 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻We would love to dine again.. very happy we found such a great restaurant in Rotorua.

Carlos Fuller