Top 39 Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Spots to Explore in Carlton

Sarah Oates

I had a gluten free chicken kebab from iloveistanbul and it was SO GOOD. I find gluten free imitations of traditionally gluten containing foods pretty hit and miss especially if they involve any kind of bread. But the gluten free kebabs from this place are really excellent and very tasty. I haven’t had a decent kebab in YEARS, so I was very happy!

john masci

A lovely little Italian restaurant: Pizza and Gnocchi Bar. We shared a few plates of Gnocchi and a pizza in biancho (not tomato based). Between 3 of us. Absolutely scrumptuous food within an absolutely delightful atmosphere. Plenty of different sauces to accompany gnocchi. Simple, yet genuine, tasty yet not over the top. Little pillow puffs that were soft and light...only 10% flower and gluten free apparently. Coming from an Italian background, we do make home made gnoccli from scratch. Despite Gemma's rendition being different they were very appetising and lovely to eat. Probably one of my favourite dishes to eat at home and I never order them when dining out as it's rare to find them so good. The porcini pizza was in bianco as I've mentioned. Subtle flavours with the essence of truffle oil which is my favourite. Absolutely very yummy. The base was was light thin yet fluffy around the crust. It can be made with a gluten free option if you prefer. The chef also provided us with arancini as an entre. I absolutely loved them...hope they get back onto the menu in the future. The green chilli oil was also an excellent accompanyment to our meal especially with the garlic focaccia. As far as service goes, it was exceptional during our dinner. Thankyou and I look forward to the next dine in experience.

Kim W

Yeah look. Celiac here. Ordered a gluten free pizza. Took a bite of the first slice and thought ‘hmm this is either the best gluten free base I’ve had, OR they have served me a normal pizza base’. Called the waitress over and surprise! it WAS NOT GLUTEN FREE! Lucky I stopped after a slice realising it was too good to be true 😢 Currently very unwell due to their negligence. Be better, You can kill someone one day with this kind of negligence.

Natasha Heilan

I wish I could give more stars!!! I’m not even vegan, but I would choose this food over any other food every time. The staff are just wonderful, the decor is warm and inviting, it is inclusive here and I feel so welcomed. Soooo many gluten free options!!! The drinks are beautifully crafted, they make a perfect cup of tea! The mushroom steak, and the slaw are magical! Oh and the glasses are so clean and sparkly (which makes my autism happy, I appreciate a good clean glass haha) it’s lovely and warm and comfortable on a cold Melbourne night. I’ve been here a few times now and I simply love everything about it.

Sara Alvarez

Food was really good! I really enjoyed it. The service from Sol was excellent—super caring and attentive. They also have great gluten-free options, which is a big plus. Highly recommend!

Angkana Chanakul

One of the best woodfired pizza. My sister loves the gluten free carbonara and their meat halal. Highly recommended.

Carol “CIBP” I

Low key set-up but serving up the best tasting, juicy and well priced burgers I've had in a long time. Of special note is that Mofo Burgers caters really well for coeliacs. Their gluten free burger buns (at extra cost - as is the norm) are super soft and fresh. Heaps better than what Grill'd serves up! I shall return.

Mark

Nice coffee. Unnecessarily expensive, though. Only place in town I’ve seen charging a 20% holiday charge or $30+ for most breakfast options. Also over the top fees for non-dairy milks ($1.20) and gluten free bread ($5)…

Susan Win

The best selling of frozen yogurt with gluten free good taste in Melbourne!!! Classic and Vanilla yogurt ice cream with toppings.

Kirsten B

Amazing food, drinks and vibe! Gluten free pasta was perfect as well

MishManners

Food is always amazing here. They have lots of gluten free options and lots of Italian food to chose from. Anything you want, it's there! Drinks are good and there's even a bunch of share drinks that come in giant buckets!

Kerry Jordan

Large group had the banquet. Our server was absolutely amazing. Vegan food served me was so-so, no gluten free bread for the 2 GF ladies. Pizzas more like focaccias. Walnut pesto pasta too much pepper. Duxk ragout not a fave of the group. Over priced (very small) drinks at $22 each. Then hit with Fri night "surcharge" also charged a cancellation fee for one of our party who had her eye punctured that day and we showed the evidence of the medical emergency. Somehow the $60 we were quoted turned into $70 with the nasty surcharge, add a tiny drink and you were paying nearly $100. Will not be going back.

Rachel Doody

My go to for tasty gluten free pizza. House made base, not cardboard. Highly recommend

Alex Demirtz

phenomenal food, had the lamb and octopus with dips, bread was to die for, gluten free bed was also top tier. waiter Max was great, not too intrusive but also extremely friendly and available when needed

Katie Ayrton

The food was delicious, though there were no vegetarian and gluten free main meals. This was disappointing but I was not hungry as the entrees could cater for my allergies and were delicious. A highlight was the excellent waiting staff. Our visit to Ms Frankie was a spontaneous Sunday night event and it was made even better by such attentive wait staff.

Francesca B

Nice spot for lunch. I had the chilli scramble on gluten free bread - it was really tasty, but I would’ve preferred to have more than one slice of bread. Coffee here is top-notch! Great atmosphere - lots of people here on a regular weekday.

Joshua Antonelli

Wonderful. Yummy food, friendly service. Lots of gluten free and lactose free options. Try their ribs 😋😋😋

Irina Álvarez Oña

Everything so good. BUT It's not gluten free. It's low-gluten, important for celiac people.

Paul

Outstanding gluten free pizzas. Great staff. Awesome vibe!

Jazz Bir

Paul, Micky, Dominique and Daniel provide outstanding customer service and always accomodate your dietary needs. Have been coming here for years and the warm welcome we receive is genuine and heartfelt. We always take overseas visitors here - a true Lygon Street staple. Love the pizza but I’m now gluten free so switched to pasta which is equally delicious and authentic.

makenna middleton

Amazing hospitality and service. Has a very beautiful environment and staff are lovely. Food is fresh and served efficiently. Great pizzas and pastas for vegan and gluten free options. Looking forward to my next visit.

Zina Danzi

Pasta was indescribably delicious. Gluten free pizza was poor. Osso bucco was incredible. Wonderful staff, ambient atmosphere.

Joey dB

I love coming to Cafe Cavallino! The staff are always so welcoming, helpful and friendly. It feels like you’re eating in a family dining room with the love it oozes. We took my friend here for her birthday and the staff all came out to sing happy birthday along with the patrons around us. It’s loud. The food is delicious. They have gluten free pasta and pizza. The food is SO reasonably priced and we just LOVE coming here! Wine is excellent too!

Christine737

Enjoyable dinner, we sat in the front room with the fireplace going, lovely atmosphere. Food was delicious and serving sizes were perfect. As a coeliac, I appreciated the range of gluten free items on the menu. All items are vegan. Looking forward to returning and trying other dishes!

Harry Gray

Good Gluten free pizza base. A decent dominos.

Holly Graham

Delicious food with 5 star service and a really nice dining experience. Daily menu $95pp. Catered perfectly for dietary requirements. We had gluten free and dairy free and the kitchen prepared separate dishes as required. All delicious. Huge variety of dishes and solid serving sizes. Wait staff were great, friendly and experienced. Highly recommend!

Jul C

It seems that some staff are not adequately educated with regards to celiacs and will still cook "gluten-free" food alongside burgers that have gluten. I no longer eat here due to having symptoms of gluten exposure - once severely - my son occasionally eats here and says most staff are great but with some he has to insist that they cook his food separately for it to remain gluten-free. I think it's important not to say that there are gluten free options unless you are also going to cook them separately. It seems like the staff need to be better educated with regards to allergies. Or else just take "gluten-free" off the menu and say that there is nothing safe for celiacs to eat.

Maiya Suckling

I have been a regular customer for years now and have always appreciated the gluten free burritos when no one else makes them. When I got on to Uber eats recently my heart broke. As someone who loves a burrito to see the gluten free wrap unavailable was so disappointing. When I’m hungover and hungry I don’t want a bowl!!! I want a fat burrito :((((( please bring it back

Janice Cleveland

Amanda Holmes

We ordered 3 different types of bibimbap via Ubereats. They arrived quickly. Absolutely delicious, most authentic and tasty that we've eaten. Also, catered for gluten free by ringing me and telling me the only item that was not gf was the soy sauce so they put all sauces on the side in separate containers. Awesome all round. And they're close to us, we'll be ordering again, for sure!

d Spit

Food was fine. Helpful staff. Great gluten free and nut free options.

Marcia

Excellent service and very enjoyable meal, the staff were very passionate and we felt very welcome. They also had excellent options for gluten free requirements

Chiara Vittoria

What a great experience! Great atmosphere! Delicious and great quality food!! Chris our waitress was very helpful and friendly! I am coeliac and Chris helped me choose all the GF options for me! The show was magic! The experience overall was suggestive!! Highly recommended!!

Lee Lee

I am writing to express my extreme disappointment with the dining experience I recently had at your restaurant on 17/10/23 This experience was not only frustrating but also quite concerning, as it involved an issue of misrepresentation on your menu and an inadequate response from the Waitstaff. Upon placing my order, I ordered the copperwood chicken with mashed potatoes as my meal as it was my understanding that this would be a gluten-free option, as there was no indication to the contrary on your menu. To my shock and dismay, when my meal was served, I was presented with a dish containing soggy bread with a tiny amount of mashed potatoes smeared around the soggy bread. This discrepancy was already distressing, but what truly compounded my disappointment was the response I received from the waitress when I pointed out the error. She claimed that "it's something new they are trying but haven’t updated the menu" and left me feeling as though I were at fault for the misunderstanding. Her response was not only unprofessional but also utterly unhelpful. As a customer who places their trust in your establishment and depends on accurate menu descriptions due to dietary restrictions, this experience was not only unacceptable but also potentially harmful to my health, as consuming gluten can have serious consequences for individuals with gluten intolerance. I am deeply disappointed in the lack of responsibility and accountability demonstrated by your staff. This not only tarnishes the reputation of your restaurant but also raises concerns about the accuracy of your menu and the safety of dining at your establishment for those with dietary restrictions. I kindly request that you take immediate steps to rectify this issue. Firstly, I expect a formal apology for the distress and inconvenience I experienced during my visit. Secondly, I urge you to update your menu to reflect accurate descriptions of the dishes you serve. Finally, it is crucial that you provide better training to your staff regarding customer service and handling discrepancies with professionalism and care. If a restaurant cannot accept criticism and is unwilling to treat customers with respect, it may lead to a challenging environment for both the establishment and its patrons. Customer feedback is an invaluable source of insight, helping businesses understand what they do well and where they can make improvements. Ignoring or dismissing valid feedback can ultimately lead to a decline in customer satisfaction and retention. Pick up your game and stop being nasty to your customers!

Grace O'Sullivan

We had such a beautiful dinner at Di Stasio. Wonderful service, delicious food (and they catered for gluten free dietary requirements) and a beautiful atmosphere. Super funky interior too

Richard Farr

Delightful little coffee and brunch place right near Melbourne uni. Staff were friendly and coffee and food came quickly. Coffee was ok but food was excellent. Good range of gluten free options as well. Would recommend!

Keith Simkin

Trina and family have turned this into a wonderful place to enjoy breakast and lunch. The menu caters for a variety of tastes, with lots of gluten free options. Plenty of drink choices, excellent coffee. The service is fast, the staff are friendly, courteous and skilled. Enjoy also Trina's collection of indoor collection plants. Best cafe in Rathdowne Street.

Francesca B

I had a delicious açai bowl and matcha drink with condensed milk - they were so goooood!! Plenty of options to choose from on the menu. I really appreciate the gluten free muesli option for açai as well 💜 The staff were also really sweet 🩷

Shelly McC

They went out of thier way to make me happy. Had gluten free chicken and veg. Not bad. My freind had the basic banquet and the food looked yummy. Really happy with the visit.