Top 50 Gluten-Free Late-Night Spots to Explore in CBD, Melbourne

Alex Carver

Omg yes. Made my coeliac daughter’s day!

Francesca B

Great atmosphere and interior design. Just came here for some lunch. The food was good but I don’t think it reflected the price paid. Did not try anything off the drinks menu though the drinks at other tables did look great. I really appreciated that the whole menu was gluten free and there were plenty of vegan options.

Davide Allegri (Photographer)

Best gluten free pizza I have ever had. If they don’t tell you that is GF you’ll not believe it. Better pizza than in Italy 35$ anyway. Has to be good.

Summer Preitz

Amazing food, great price for dietary like gluten free. Friendly and light atmosphere

Jess Smith

I was at RPS in Hardware Lane yesterday for lunch - with a group of five. The food was sensational. We chose banquet 6. The portions were very generous and incredibly delicious. One of our diners was gluten free and another vegetarian. Their needs were catered for without them having to miss out on anything. There are many options available to select your own choices to make up a banquet. Service was spot on! I was spoilt by the restaurant as it was my birthday. They surprised me with a snapper cracker (you must try it) for a starter and a passionfruit bavarios for dessert. If you want to treat your taste buds and enjoy great service, this is the restaurant for you.

Kresta Davis

Best gluten free burgers in Melbourne. Fresh, delicious and the service by Ruby was outstanding.

Clay Antonio

Finding somewhere to eat as a coeliac, is always a very difficult task. WOW, not only did we feel truly welcomed by the fabulous manager, he also pulled up a seat and sat with us to ensure we would have a great dining experience. The coeliac meal was prepared with the utmost care and the food was wonderful. We will definitely be back!

Marcus Julius

Service - Great hospitality by Debra, super cordial and can tell she likes being around people. Felix is quite friendly as well. Food - Used Groupon vouchers but the food was plentiful and made 4x different variations on each meal and got all correct. They do extra crispy bacon and poached eggs as an option. The gluten free option (no extra charge!), girlfriend thought they were excellent and we thought they tasted even better than our normal pancakes 🥞 Atmosphere - very clean and organised

Louise While

I wanted to order a takeaway through uber for my partners birthday. We have previously eaten here before and get a gluten free base pizza. I called to ask if that was ok if I could order through the app and request if they did a gluten free base. The guy on the phone said they don’t do gluten free bases there. I responded that I’ve had them before here and he said well you can write it in the notes. I said well I’m not going to pay for pizzas if they are not going to be gluten free bases so I said will they be gluten free base and he responded no. Terrible, terrible service and did not make me feel welcome at all. Not accommodating and quite frankly rude.

Art Vandalay

Cracking place in hardware lane - pho was top shelf but the real star of the show were the Hanoi net spring rolls! As good a spring roll as you’ll ever have. Bravo 🙌 Gluten free friendly sauces too 👍

Em

Really lovely Indonesian restaurant. The staff here are so friendly, they were very patient and accommodating to all customers. The staff were knowledgeable about coeliac disease, so I felt safe eating here. Plenty of gluten free options! The food was delicious! Clean and a good atmosphere. Recommend!

Hannah Frank

Incredible service, beautiful GF bread, gnocchi.

Emma

The best gelato in Melbourne! Such a range of great flavours, and they always have exciting specials. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable of coeliac disease. I believe almost every flavour was gluten free, and they also used a fresh spoon from a fresh batch of gelato to reduce cross contamination, after I advised I was coeliac. Cannot recommend this spot enough!

John Martin

Delicious food, great service and the coeliac in our group was very well catered for.

E-K W

I am so glad I found this joint! A cool space with a good atmosphere and excellent customer service. If you’ve seen any of my food posts you’ll know I’m that person with a ridiculous food intolerance that is usually not considered. Here it was! They have a separate emu that lists the items open for vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, fructose free, onion free and garlic and onion free! What? So good! My bloke and I shared a few dishes when eating out for the first time in… for ever! Delicious cabbage and pork dumplings, legit fried rice, crispy pork belly and eye fillet steak - we had sauces on the side for him to enjoy and me to avoid and both thoroughly enjoyed a top notch, tasty meal along with a couple of crisp and light rice lagers. I bought some of the yummy smelling teas to go. A first class experience. Thanks!

Matthew Giles

A beautiful little Italian restaurant tucked away down one of Melbourne’s side streets. From the get go, they were welcoming and attentive. They made recommendations, and accommodated a few modifications we needed to make (my partner is gluten free). Great atmosphere! They were clearly passionate about what they do, and that shows. A + standard, and what the food service industry should be about! Thank you for a great night!

Phil Nicholson

Excellent spot especially for food allergies. Wife and I had an great 3 course meal that cater for low fodmap and celiac diets. The staff were super friendly and knowledgeable about our requirements and there recommendations of baked brie and the risotto were spot on! The low fodmap wagyu burger was one of the best I have eaten. This meal was the highlight of our stay in the city. Will definitely be back and will bring more people :-)

Devin Jerram

Had a gluten free chicken & brie burger + lemon, lime & bitter. Best gluten free burger and bun I've had in a long time. The bun kept its shape and stayed crispy.

Kylie Nolan

Hubby and I went here for our 10 year anniversary dinner in December and it was lovely. The venue was packed (definately recommend booking), the staff were lovely and the food was amazing. We had a gluten free pasta dish which was nice, but the gluten free Pizza was delish! The base was beautiful and soft...it felt like I was eating "normal" pizza! Very yummy. Highly recommend.

Daniel Stephenson

Awesome food and lovely wait staff - Clarisa is a star! Perfect balance of attentiveness. Highly recommend the gluten free pasta options and the pizzas have a lovely light base. Keep up the great work guys!

Sophie McTear

Strange vibe here. The food was very quick but felt sort of lackluster and the gluten free bun was very dry and hard. It’s clear that they’re cutting some corners with staffing which makes the customer service poor. You can’t ask for anything from your table really. You have to go to the bar. And if you already have food at your table and want dessert you have to go outside to order dessert. Just a weird set up that makes the whole experience make the customer feel like a bother.

LS W

Dinner for 2 on a Tuesday night which was packed with people, luckily we made a booking. We got the signature set for $190 per person, which I felt was plenty of food. Everything we had was delicious and cooked to perfection, especially the citrus butter scallops, glazed fish collar, wagyu shish and slow roasted lamb shoulder. They tried to accomodate my gluten intolerance by swapping for gf bread, gf breadcrumbs and gf chocolate mousse which was great! Atmosphere was classy and dark however was noisy due to being cramped with people. Service was amazing with waiters explaining each dish however again it was too noisy to hear them. It is on the pricier side, we spent almost $500 including drinks for 2 of us, so not a place I’d come to often. But it was nice for a birthday celebration.

Sally Plimmer

We loved our visit to Osteria Ilaria. One of our party is celiac & the staff went above and beyond to help with her dietary requirements, making her feel very welcome & comfortable. We will definitely be back. The food was delicious.

Nia Mh

Loved the vibe of this cafe! Buzzing and mostly corporate clientele during the week. Very thick fluffy gluten free bread which is always a good surprise! Lovely presentation of the scrambled eggs which were creamy and big portion. Good selection of pastries and amazing breakfast menu. They do a pretty good matcha. Not the best I’ve had but still good. Would absolutely come back on a weekend where I have more time to sit back and enjoy.

Laurie N

We waited 40min to get our order… we were only a table of 3 people. All the tables around us have been served before us but arrived later. The okonomiyaki was burnt, the corn cheese was floating in oil, the noodles were too much cooked, the clay pot was fade…. No indication for gluten free meal.. no tap water … Never again !

Jordan Lam

Fantastic experience that was complimented by our waiter Louis who was very accommodating and friendly. Food was delicious so many options especially for my partner who can’t have gluten because it makes her blow up like a hot air balloon.

Megs Briggs

Love me a good burger, and these ones were good! The chef cooked the patties to our liking (can't stand overcooked meat!) The gluten free buns were lovely and soft too 😋. Service was a solid 10 as was the food.

Aria McCallum

The best!! Spicy vodka pasta was on point 🫶 Went here for a dinner to celebrate my birthday. The cocktails were so yummy, particularly the strawberry, pear and lemon sorbet cocktails! Atmosphere was cozy and waiters were super attentive. Drinks and food came out quickly and we had a feast😋 My friends favourites were the gnocchi and the vodka pasta. They also have some very good gluten free options (I had to double check they were gluten free because they were so convincing😭) Bookings are for two hours only but we were lucky and got the table for four hours. Had such a great time - would recommend for family, friends, birthdays and definitely functions!!

Kathleen Rocha

Dine in- the restaurant is fun. Staff are really friendly, killer menu. We managed to get out of there without ordering dessert but I still have that bucket thing on my mind. I had the chicken burger. Sauce and cheese were super tasty. And the chicken was high qual. My partner had the GF burger and the bun was decent (for being gluten free).

Azzah Albakri

The food was above and beyond our expectations. We were a big group of adults and kids. The kindness of Joseph made us dine in and try the yummy dishes. If I could give more than five stars for Joseph service I absolutely would. The gluten-free options were yummy.

Hannah Brewster

Ordered in person for takeaway. Ordered gluten free margarita pizza (as advertised on the online menu), the meatball pasta. Once purchase was completed, immediately, the server informed us that they don't do gluten free. Said the menu is outdated online. They new this before we made the order (wtf). We requested they change the order to the meatlovers normal pizza (for someone else to enjoy). They declined, saying they can't do that. We pushed against this, as the order had only been made 30-90sec beforehand. They offered a refund. We declined this, and they finally agreed to change the order for the pizza. Food was good 3.5/5. Service poor.

Richard Little

Super busy so expect to wait if you haven't booked ahead. Expect very casual dining. Self service via a QR code and a robot delivering your order. The food is fabulous. Fresh, tasty and good portion sizes. A great selection for all dietary needs including Gluten free, vegetarian and vegan menus. Overall great value for money. If you like and appreciate this review please give it a like or a thumbs up so that I know what content to include in future reviews.

Madeleine Carr

Had dinner here on a Tuesday night and the vibe and atmosphere in Hardware Lane was buzzing. The service was great - unfortunately we missed happy hour, but they have a large selection of drinks that includes gluten free beer! Very handy for the coeliac in our group. The food was ok - the Birriataco was delicious, highly recommend. The dip platter was good - appreciate the corn chips and dips were not from a packet like some other venues. I would not recommend the Fajitas as it was a strange, tomato-saucy dish served with tortillas, some rice with peas and carrot (almost looked like fried rice), shredded iceberg lettuce and some refried beans.

Jay

Great quality mini cakes. Delicious gluten free macarons. Will def order again. 10/10

Karen Chung

Healthy fast food, they are using Olive oil instead of soy oil. They also have options for low carb or gluten free bun. Highly recommended their zucchini fries

Richard Schuhmacher

Ordered Gluten free garlic bread and Pizza Absolute garbage, if you have ever bitten into plaster board that’s what you will get Garlic bread hard as nails, for Melbourne cuisine this is beyond disappointing.

Rosie Orr

good ramen for my friends, but nothing is gluten free like other reviews suggest, if might’ve been in the past, but as of 2024, definitely not.

Olivia Charalambous

Gluten free options, veg options, great prices and everyone is always super accomodating. Love the food - tastes amazing!

Emma

Great buffet breakfast options, including many gluten free options - even a dedicated gluten free toaster just for the gluten free bread, and gluten free cereal options! As a coeliac, it was great to have so many options. Only suggestion would be to make the allergen markings more consistent - while the baked beans were marked GF (as you’d expect), the scrambled eggs and jams/spreads were not marked GF, which was confusing. However, would totally visit again - great buffet breakfast experience.

Ang A

Absolutely yummy Gluten Free Wagyu burger. The toppings were tasty and the burger well cooked, nice and juicy. It l

Day Manalastas

We ordered the Carlos set menu for $99 per person for a belated birthday celebration/catchup with a friend. Best things about Palermo: - the chorizo! - our server, Natalie! She was friendly and super accommodating of my annoying dietary restrictions. She swapped the morcilla for the chorizo, and looked for gluten-free and dairy-free options for me. Thanks again, Natalie! :) Not-so-good: -steak: sadly, it was chewy and tough in some parts :( Looking forward to this one, too. -ensalada: it felt like it was sitting out for too long on the counter that the dressing started to congeal almost

Siobhan Blake

Excellent food and good service. I asked for Coeliac safe (gluten free), vegetarian, not oily or too spicy, and it's exactly what I received. Totally recommend. I will be back.

Sam Jeffson

Delicious and gluten free.

Wendy Leegel

Graduation celebration with special seating signed moments a very treasured and thoughtful keepsake for my son. We have always celebrated major events at Vue culminating in 25 years of exceptional service , innovative mind blowing meal experiences , world class ingredients locally sourced, professional staff that are accredited in food and wine. The talented , kind and educated staff make every tiny detail an experience that is on par with the best restaurants in the world. We have tried to compare to 5 star cruise experiences nothing compares to Vue. I have taken family and business associates and once they come they have to return. As a coeliac and pescatarian I am treated as a normal guest with beautiful choices and exquisite flavours . It’s six star experience from the artwork to the kitchen interaction and the talented staff even the food, it’s so beautiful , its artwork that you capture in a photo and then you have a sublime delectable experience.

Phillip Nguyen

Amazing sushi train! Good amounts of gluten free.

Sarah M

The cutest little gem of a restaurant. Great cocktails (half price from 5-6 for happy hour) and amazing share plates. The veg/gluten free options were excellent.

Polly S

Fabulous food and service. Many gluten-free options.

D Pan

Hmm… I told staff I have a gluten intolerance. Explained that the bench needs to be sterilised before food prep, but they didn’t understand my request. Nor what the allergy symbols on their menu meant. Still, it was tasty pizza. I’ll give them that. And I didn’t wake up in the middle of the night feeling like I have glue in my bones, so there’s that too. I guess it was gluten free after all.

David Hedley

Would be 5 stars if they offered Gluten Free chips with the meals. Being Coeliac (Gluten Intolerance) When paying the higher prices for the meals I think they should offer GF chips as an option. Mash as a replacement disappointing. Otherwise this was a very pleasant dining experience and the steaks and ribs we had were cooked perfectly, Wait staff were excellent and the meals well presented (except for the scoop of mash where my chips should be).

Matthew Clark

Delicious food, great service. I came here with my pregnant and gluten-free wife, and the chef and wait staff went above and beyond to accommodate her. 10/10 would come back soon!