Top 50 Gluten-Free Dinner Spots to Enjoy in South Africa

Hannah Altmann

Mouth-watering food and SO many gluten free options!

Jo Richings

Wow, what a find! The food was incredible! So tasty. 😋 I had the bun Jovi burger wrap and was the best vegan & gluten free wrap I’ve ever had! (I choose from the vegan menu which was mostly gluten free and my partner had the chicken pesto wrap from the flexitarian menu) Our waiter was lovely too. Highly recommended!

Melena

I'm celiac, so I can't eat gluten at all. At the menu there are some dishes marked as gluten free, but always double check with the kitchen / waitress if it's 100% save. We went there two times and I always had the fish. It's delicious and I didn't had any problems. So totally recommend this place.

Arianna James

This was our favorite restaurant in all of Southern Africa! My husband and I ordered almost every entree on the vegan menu (11 dishes), including their 3 course set menu with 3 sides (we're foodies!). Every single one was delicious and made with fresh, healthy ingredients. My favorite was the Defin Misir Alicha - a brown lentil dish. I am going to try to find a recipe to make it back home in America! My husband raved about every dish that was seasoned with Berbere. He ordered a cocktail (the Spice Ethiopian Tosgne) which he still talks about because it was so good (and he's very picky about his cocktails, since he's an unofficial expert mixologist). The service was exceptional. Our waiter (Linga?) was friendly and cheerful, prompt, personable, and respectful. The brief interactions we had with other waiters (and I think the owner) were all remarkably friendly. Our courses felt perfectly timed - neither rushed nor tardy. Our waiter even noticed that after the sun set, there were some mosquitoes near our outdoor table (we hadn't noticed) and was thoughtful enough to bring out some burning frankincense to repel them. It worked and smelled great! Everything looked and felt clean. The tables, chairs, plates, and decor all crafted an atmosphere that felt authentic, pleasant, and not overdone. They had so many options that we'd be comfortable bringing people there with all kinds of different needs - people who don't like spice or love spice, vegans, vegetarians, gluten-free, dairy-free, whatever. It's very accommodating.

Cole Harris

The food is some of the best I have ever had. we shared 2 lots of tacos & each had the brisket that melted in your mouth. I truly haven't had food quite like it before. The price is extremely valuable for the quality & location. The staff were exceptional, very kind & very knowledgeable. My friend is gluten-free and had plenty of great options available.

Y B

Food was good. Dessert was fantastic! Server at first didn't understand my allergy (celiac disease). Almost lost all confidence, but then the chef came out and immediately felt safe to eat here. He basically could alter half the menu for me. Had Nacho's which were okay. However the dessert was amazeballs! Would go back there. Also, no allergic reaction! :)

Laure Guery

gluten free option

Talia Greenberg

Very nice gluten-free pizza! The small details of the look of the restaurant could get some more attention

Ricarda Miller

Had a really nice glutenfree pizza there for lunch. Got served super fast. Our waiter Lucy was amazing with my toddler and he got his own pizza dough to make his own pizza bread, which they then baked for him. Can recommend 100%. Thaaaaanks !

Laurence Chaplin

Just stopped for brunch and sat at the bar overlooking Camps Bay. Lovely location and views, matched by great service and super tasty food. The breakfast bap was delicious and the gluten free options are excellent. Bathrooms are spotlessly clean, too. Highly recommend.

Nonya Bisnus

We had a lovely time. Thankful for yummy gluten free and vegetarian options.

Sonette Schultz

We had take out pizza. The waiting time was quick although they were very busy. I was impressed with the gluten free pizza base and the amount of toppings.

Matthias B

As always in South Africa, very friendly and courteous staff. Very tasty food, gluten-free as well as “normal”. Absolutely nothing to complain about.

Nicolett Holst

We were 4 diners. My daughter has Celiac disease so we specifically went to Maria’s because they advertised gluten free food. The food was amazingly good! But the manager was rude and abrasive, very dismissive when we asked for assurance that the food was prepared separately. When we got our starters, her gluten free starter was placed next to pita bread that was NOT gluten free, thus contaminating her food. When we pointed this out to the manager, he simply shrugged and left. Our waiter was friendly and helpful. And also apologetic about another table that was very loud, causing us to not stay for dessert because the noise level was simply too high! The only down side about the food was the baklava fingers we ordered as take away. They were vile! Tasted only of cinnamon. I’m Greek so I know how they should taste. Very disappointing dessert, don’t order that!

Megan Payne

Great gluten and lactose free options. Always good service, great atmosphere and enjoyable food and drinks.

Hila Shmueli

We came to them because it was written on the menu that there were gluten-free dishes. When we arrived for breakfast they said that the gluten free dishes are pizza and pasta and they are not served because there is a breakfast menu. We took an omelette that was really satisfying. The coffee was good, the chocolate was not.. more delicious than chocolate.

Amourelle Isaacs

We were served by Sue Ann who was absolutely great! She was very attentive, knowledgeable about my gluten allergy and could advise me on a better option. Thank you!

Dianne Blumberg

Not wheelchair friendly. Lovely staff. Cater for gluten free. Very rustic.

Eyal Frank

The dinner was excellent! They were very considerate and served us very tasty dishes with our gluten-free and diabetics / low carb restrictions... so we came again the next day for another excellent dinner! Service from all levels is very good, attentive, and professional. Will definitely come again if in the area.

Anne Lloyd

Efficient waitrons, nice setting & best of all, gluten free options

Eddie van der Walt

tasty pizza! + gluten-free base option

Vanessa Clay

Had high expectations that sadly weren’t met. The service really wasn’t great (not listening when taking our order, forgetting what we’d ordered and coming back, missing bits of courses, dropping dirty cutlery (understandable) and then not cleaning up the mess after, not taking deposit off the bill etc). My husband is gluten free, and we totally understand it’s not as recognised in SA, but this was the worst example we’ve had in the country. Food was average, sadly nothing to get excited about - or enough to make up for the service!

Ruslan Жолжақсынов

I absolutely loved the Gluten-Free Classic Falafel Wrap. So fresh and flavorful. The Peanut Butter Cup was the perfect treat, rich and indulgent. Healthy, delicious, and made with care. Highly recommend it! 💛

Cathryn Le Roux

This was our 4th experience here. We love the speakeasy, casual atmosphere in a beautifully decorated space. The food is also amazing, we often opt to share several Tapas style dishes which gives us a delightful dining experience. Personal favourites are the Pork Belly, Chicken Skewers & Paella. Their pizzas are great too and I love that they offer Gluten free bases. Overall a great experience with friendly and attentive staff. We drive from Mossel Bay to enjoy this restaurant.

Justin Paul

Great gluten free pizza. Very friendly staff.

Swantje Fischer

We had lunch here on the recommendation of a local. Unfortunately, the audacity of others won out when it came to allocating tables, but in the end we also got a table with a great view. The gluten-free wrap with extra salmon tasted and looked excellent and was very filling. Nevertheless, a dessert couldn't be missing from the selection, which excited me even more. Ultimately, too much was deducted from the bill, but we didn't complain about this because of the good food.

Ed Flower

Both service and food were amazing. Option of both fresh fish platter or sushi. If you opt for fresh fish, the waiter helps you choose and walks you through all the options step by step. Sushi is prepared in front of you and the chefs a great to engage with. The team also helped with allergies, making gluten free versions. Front of house manager was also extremely welcoming and friendly on arrival and throughout. Was our most expensive meal in South Africa, but well worth the money (and still far cheaper than the UK).

Antoine Fourié

Good food. Gluten-free options. A bit pricey

Charlie Noble

Probably the best meal we had in Capetown, really really tasty food in a fun format. They catered for my girlfriends gluten free diet (coeliac Disease) really well, all of the curries are already gluten free but when you tell them about your gluten free diet they make the breads and pakoras out of a different flour. Staff were very attentive and the drinks were good. It is loud and bustling but that’s what I liked about the place.

Roisin Maguire

One of the best meals I've had in Capetown. Fantastic food and brilliant service. They cater for gluten free too. Highly recommend!

Sophia Lauren

Lovely sushi gluten free soy sauce and made the fish platter gf

Hannelie Le Grange

Lamb shank was absolutely delicious!! Pizzas also great and have gluten free and vegan options. Hidden gem in Crags

Anna Maria Loffredo

Delicious authentic and above that all especially gluten-free noodles! And I loved that they don’t save on peanuts - healthy way to have quick lunch or dinner after a sunny day! #tofulovers here we go!

Louise Deane

Lovely music playing, good selection of drinks, gluten free pasta and pizza bases available 😋 Lubis gave us incredible service throughout the time we were here, very welcoming and helpful with our dietary requirements. Definitely will come back and would definitely recommend to others.

Beulah Quinn

Jacqueline van Malsen

Wonderful restaurant with a fantastic view over Johannesburg. Eating gluten-free is possible and good.

Tiefschnee

Absolutely fine...and nice food. Prices are ok for such a place. Amazing view...go for it. Have glutenree bread and options

Wolf YinYang

Food very good, staff and manager very friendly and attentive. Food should be detailed on the menu to include, crumbed,or base of wheat/gluten to make better meal choices.

Mike Binckes

It would be great if management understood what different allergies were and trained the staff. Gluten is not dairy and nuts are not gluten.

John Clark

Yolandi Doorduin

Most amazing calamari. Best of all, they do gluten free fried fish and calamari, even during load shedding. Ten stars!

Paul

Possibly the best gluten-free pizza base I've ever tasted! Absolutely delicious food in a spectacular setting. The Greek salad was a big disappointment (especially for the price). Decent chocolate milkshakes. Photos of menu (2023) included.

Declan Molloy

Never tried it before but was blown away by how tasty it was! Highly reccomend even if you're just stopping by for a takeaway snack they're so delicious! They also cater for gluten free diets too!

Brad Sollars

Di Hewlett

We had a delicious brunch here where the whole family enjoyed and we were also able to get a gluten free breakfast.

Nicola Hartzer

We had the Patatas Crujientes, the corn ribs, the beef birria and the chicken birria. All of it was extremely tasty. Cocktails also fantastic. Our servers, Arnold and Nigel were friendly and helpful. I am gluten intolerant and am therefore quite difficult to cater for, but Arnold was well informed and made sure to point out what I wouldn't be able to eat on the menu.

Jeanine Deysel

Best gluten free base ever! Love the normal bases too and my favourite pizza is the chicken and mushroom myo pizza. Awesome that they also deliver!

Declan Molloy

Amazing gluten free options. They really do a good job to cater to Celiacs

Anne Herrera

Delicious food in a warm, friendly atmosphere. Having gluten free pasta on the menu was a huge plus, and it was perfectly cooked and topped with their yummy bolognese. Highly recommend.

Henriette Van Twisk

I was diagnosed with celiacs 8 months ago. I adapted quickly but have so missed a good pizza. Imagine last night I trot in there (hubby wanted a Di Mare), braced to order some bland whatever that is gluten free and you have gluten free pizza. I have just wolfed down an entire pizza and it was DELICIOUS! Your maitre d also told me that there is a gluten free option for pasta. As I said my gbyes one of your staff said "see you tomorrow", well you might! THANK YOU 😊