Top 50 Gluten-Free Dinner Spots to Delight in Cape Town

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.

Laure Guery

gluten free option

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.

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.

Dianne Blumberg

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

Eddie van der Walt

tasty pizza! + gluten-free base option

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! 💛

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

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!

Beulah Quinn

Tiefschnee

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

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

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!

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.

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.

Oscar de Waal

Best Gluten free food and Best Coffee !!!

Charisse Louw

Such a beautiful experience. Every detail is carefully considered. We loved the relaxed ambience and every dish was a thing of beauty - for both the eye & the palate. They were so warm and accommodating for my gluten free mom. Really excellent service. And the Winter Special is such a great deal! Thank you!

Lawrence Rosof

This place is fantastic , great modern environment , with a place by the open wall of windows to people watch. Food is amazing especially the healthy smoothies and burgers. For those who are gluten free they have a really good gluten free bun . Prices are also very fair for the quality . Great fast casual type place to go solo.

Ian Altman

Absolutely Amazing! What an AMAZING experience. You are instantly welcomed into Julia's "home" like family. The social nature of the dining experience is only surpassed by the extraordinary culinary, wine, and service experience. Each dish is creatively prepared with expert precision and creativity. MENU Julia shapes the menu based on the freshest ingredients she can source from local purveyors. You feel as though you are dining with friends in Julia's home vs. a sterile restaurant. SERVICE The service staff anticipates your needs. We never once had to request bread, butter, water, wine, or anything. It was a masterclass in service. WINES It is clear that the wines are not accidentally paired, but Julia crafts each course to perfectly pair with its wine. We arrived at 6:30PM and before we knew it, it was 11PM and the table was filled with satisfied friends who had become like family during the course of the evening. OVERALL This was one of our favorite dining experiences that we have had anywhere in the world. One of us has dietary restrictions (gluten and dairy). Julia's team adapted each course to give that guest the full experience. They even produced their own gluten-free bread (which was fantastic). Whereas many places will accommodate dietary restrictions with something underwhelming, Julia's team embraced those restrictions in such a way that the guest had every bit of a culinary experience that the rest of us enjoyed. We cannot recommend Reverie any higher. Book in advance, and prepare for a great evening!

Gabriella Williamson

Incredible and pleasant experience! We had a friend with us who is gluten intolerant, and our waiter was so helpful and knowledgeable on all of the ingredients of the dishes, and how to ensure a safe meal. The food was delicious, and one of the best seafood dishes I’ve had! Highly recommend

James Dickety

Always enjoy a hard rock whilst travelling and this is one of the smaller venues with everything you would expect from a Hard Rock. Food was tasty however when ordering gluten free the server did not really know and suggested the pasta should be fine without the garlic bread.... we did however get there and the food was both tasty and safe to eat.

Meyer Volker

Eating with a view of the sea, what more could you want? Super friendly staff. Gluten free wasn't a problem... We went there twice and would do it again. Price performance top 👍

Robert Henry

Augustine Noble

Linda Steele

Still the best!! Management was wonderful, advised me about gluten free options in advance. Lovely evening with amazing food and great service.

Ed Flower

Lovely food and great service at the Greek fisherman. Fancied something different to steak and the fish was fantastic here. Catered for allergies very well. Our waiter Luke talked us through the gluten free options in great detail and generally very helpful. Nice relaxed vibe in the restaurant. Would recommend.

Benjamin Perryman

Tish Els

We had a birthday picnic under the trees and it was amazing. They even had a gluten-free basket option and it was delicious! Service was very good, although they could've come down to check on drink orders more often. But overall 5/5 stars!

Michael Quinn

Solid cocktails, well prepared steaks and easy to eat gluten free. On the expensive side for Cape Town, but not surprising given that it is a steakhouse. The atmosphere is very nice.

Mattias Storm

Very good burgers, a lot to choose from except burgers as well. They also have gluten free bread. Good service and we will definitely come back to this place!

Gus Tambasco

Awesome staff, place is hidden, but is a charm. Gluten free pizza was so good, that my son returned for two more.

April Shoemaker

Jacqueline Harper

John Fincher

Jack Ammon

Great food and celiac safe! Manager at the front was super helpful and knowledgeable about what was and wasn’t safe on the menu!