Top 50 Gluten-Free Dining Spots Across Christchurch

Paul Brunton

Totally tasty burgers. Gluten free and friendly helpful service. The cauliflower tits were an absolute treat.

Sam Goodin

Avocado on toast was so good 👍 - gluten free is a bonus. Thanks guys

Nicole Fröhlich

I was happy to find a gluten free place to eat. I enjoyed the food and the service.

Richard Hall

One of the best meals of our trip. Octopus starter followed by Blue Warehou (fish special)/lamb (all superbly cooked) and orange cake. Coeliac friendly with excellent cocktails and a great selection of wines. What’s not to like? 10/10

Time Consuming

Amazing service from Jess. She took great care of our table tonight and was very careful about our coeliac needs and allergies. Thank you so much Jess for the great energy and care. Also thank you to the kitchen for the delicious food

Chad Tahana

I got a $18 burger and I feel like I ate a $36 burger filling and tasty and gluten free. My partner bought a fish burger and finished the whole thing (that's a 1st) and those chips where mean as! 💯

Jack Panckhurst

Amazing deliciousand juciy fried chicken, so good and it's gluten free too. Amazing creme brule for desert. Highly recommend

西垣三智子（あとりえタオ）

Also available gluten free It's good that GF and VG menus are always displayed in NZ. I had honey ginger tea and VG salad. A cafe with a great atmosphere by the sea I was able to talk to my friend fairly slowly.

Kristi Atkinson

Delicious meal enjoyed by all 3 of us dining. We started with the marinated artichokes, warmed olives, and zucchini fries ... then had a pizza each which were the Diavola, Salmone and Capriccosa. All pizzas were fantastic including one which was gluten and dairy free. Service was friendly and the ambience was great too :)

Marcus Clyne

Excellent food, drinks and service. Great coeliac options.

Di Crawford-Errington

Beautiful food, beautiful people. Great options for those with allergies and coeliacs. Definitely will be back.

Princely Alex Dcunha

If you are strolling around the city and want to try Indian food with great authentic ambience and visual Artefacts, look no further. Plenty of options in the menu, gluten free and dairy free options available too. All n all nice food! 💙

Rose Williams

Food was amazing, staff were nice, and catered for myself and my best friend who both have Celiacs

Neil McKenzie

Excellent service. A nice food menu & drinks menu choice. Good atmosphere. Good selection of Gluten-free choices. Prices for food & drink getting up there though!

Jared dobbs

Amazing atmosphere and service, but the star was the epic vegan food. Heaps of gluten free options too. We over ordered and have no regrets. Wish we had a place like this back home.

Janet Howison

Booked today for lunch thinking would beat the usual Mother’s Day rush - so did everyone else as restaurant was packed but staff were amazing rushing around taking orders - checking on drinks etc and the food was up to usual standard. My friend is gluten intolerant and waitress spent tine talking through the menu with her. Excellent lunch - thank you Old Vicarage

bronwyn Bindon

Great service. Awesome gluten free options and dog friendly. Best place in town.

Suren Sivalingam JP (Suren)

The Lotus-Heart is an exceptional establishment in Christchurch, which includes a vegetarian restaurant, gift shop, and health food store. The restaurant offers an extensive menu of vegetarian and vegan dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The staff are friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. I appreciated the restaurant's commitment to sustainability and ethical practices, which was evident in everything from the eco-friendly packaging to the fair-trade coffee and tea. The restaurant is a must-visit for anyone looking for a satisfying and sustainable vegetarian dining experience. The gift shop at The Lotus-Heart is a delightful addition to the establishment, offering a carefully curated selection of unique and beautiful gifts made by local artists and artisans. I was impressed by the shop's commitment to sustainability, with many items made from eco-friendly and recycled materials. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful, and I found the perfect gift for a friend. The health food store is another gem at The Lotus-Heart, providing a range of organic and natural foods, supplements, and personal care products to support healthy living. The store stocks a wide variety of locally-sourced, organic produce, including fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, and grains. They also have a range of gluten-free products, herbal teas, and spices available. The store offers a selection of nutritional supplements, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal remedies to support a healthy lifestyle. Additionally, they offer a range of personal care products that are free from harmful chemicals and toxins. Overall, The Lotus-Heart is a must-visit establishment for anyone looking for a satisfying and sustainable vegetarian dining experience, unique and sustainable gifts, or natural and organic food and personal care products. The establishment's commitment to sustainability and ethical practices is evident in everything they do, and it's no wonder that they have become a beloved institution in Christchurch.

vickie walker

Good pizza on gluten free bases. Not greasy. Nice prawn garlic entree. Staff friendly, helpful and food came fast.

Ary Mackinnon

Calamari and cauliflower were amazing, great flavour and the dipping for the calamari was particularly inspired. Got the chowder for a main with extra garlic bread for a main, poor waitress forgot until she came back to the table but rectified fairly quickly. Chowder was delicious but nuclear in temperature. We got the pasta for the other main with added fish - the fish was perfectly done, but the pasta was very one dimensional and unbalanced. The staff were very quick to rectify when I asked for it to be coeliac friendly, big kudos to the waiter that stepped in to get that fixed up. Overall pretty good, but got stuck between two loud tables in a corner while the rest of the restaurant appeared empty.

Sarah McBee

I have been to two different Lone Stars twice in the last couple of months as a coeliac customer and am thoroughly disappointed with the lack of knowledge and availability of GFO for a coeliac. Get a dedicated air fryer, thicken your sauce with GF cornflour and you would open up options. I can go to Armadillos and get a good steak with mash and and GF mushroom sauce for $10-$15 less. I’m not paying $45 for mash and garlic butter. Sometimes I don’t want a burger!! Honestly, skill up your staff and open the options for those of us who don’t have as many of them. I find eating out a chore and it shouldn’t be at such a large chain especially in todays world.

trudy

This place offers a touch of class in a unique environment. We had a birthday brunch there recently, it was superb. What was one of the best moments was seeing my daughters face when her gluten free pancake arrived looking just as good as normal food and tasting amazing. There was a lot of choice to meet various dietary requirements and all looked good. we will definitely be back.

Tom Wilson

Me and my partner went here and had lunch on the balcony, absolutely delicious food, albeit smaller portions - but filling. My partner is celiac, so we went for the Gluten Free options as the dishes are made to be shared. We ordered the Thai Black Beef Salad & the Chicken Skewers... no problems, chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was unparalleled. Beef had a little bit of gristle but overall was very tender & flavourful. Will definitely recommend & visit again.

Zoe Reid

Staff was nice but we weren’t given our entree and had to ask again for our sides we had ordered. Also things labelled gluten free on menu are not safe for celiacs so would not recommend for celiacs.

Megan Stericker

Delicious pizza! Really tender pork and tasty pineapple. Gluten free bases available. Staff are very very busy and there was a fair bit of wait time for food and drinks. Unlikely to get an outside table if you’re a walk-in.

Clare Fraser

China Kitchen is our go to for the best chinese in Christchurch. Their food is delicious, plentiful and noe comes for the most part as Gluten-free. Staff are always friendly and helpful.

Nic Keating

Cute little restaurant with a unique atmosphere and pretty authentic menu. Lots of dietary options for vegans, vegetarians and gluten-free.

Cassie

There is something for everyone here, my recommendation is go early or go late as it gets extremely busy and can sometimes be hard to find a table. So many gluten free options at the 9 different restaurants, we loved this as our daughter could order pizza while ordered spicy Thai food.

Sophie Fearn

First of all.. the customer service is incredible! When you place an order over the phone - you feel like you are ringing a friendly mate. I ordered 5 burgers, 4 x the Easterly & 1 x the Hawaiian Laden (celiac friendly) & 4 Fries. I surprised my fiancé and his mates after a long day laying a new driveway! They all were like OMG (you’re amazing!) earned serious brownie points haha THANKS guys! We will be back.. I was just asked again where I got the burgers again! So tasty!

Lydia Berryman

Consistently top quality food and friendly/ attentive service. We have been to The Goldfinch multiple times over the last year and every time, we are blown away by the deliciousness of the food. We are slowly working our way through the menu. Mum is gluten free and a huge portion of the menu is Gluten Free. Even the cannoli! And it is all so yummy! I highly recommend anyone prioritise dining here.

Haley Bloch

The food was delicious with a lot it gluten free and veg forward options. The music was nondescript jazz and I really feel like updating that would given a better vibe but all in all would highly recommend.

Janette Heath

Very impressed with the kids menu with most being gluten free.

shamila lysa

excellent service, the staff were super lovely- great range of gluten free food options, highly recommend

Van antics

If ya want your meat to full off the bone (as it should). This is the place. clean tables and seats i would liked to of have the time to dinein. After seeing the venue in person the sausages where unexpectedly good and the gluten free burger bun was better that expected Could not tell you what we enjoyed the most as it was all on par with it's self Went to order a cheese cake. And the guy behind the bar kindly remind us there's gluten in base and gave us alternative options 👌👌👌. I would say. 10 stars. But google only lets ua put 5

Evan Rayner

Love the feel of this place. My wife loves the vegan options so we come back often. I am gluten free so I get limited options. The coffee is excellent.

Ffion

I went to this place for lunch with a few friends it was absolutely delicious! one of the rare places that accommodates to coeliacs, which was really nice to see. will definitely be coming back with some friends or even by myself! would absolutely recommend the pork fried rice for those coeliac friends.

vicki samson

Wonderful service and the best corn fritters in town. I’m coeliac and they cater well for that A must try, I usually dine in but today I picked up a takeaway

Steve Arthur

Excellent atmosphere, Very clean and very modern, fantastic for families of all ages. kids menu was great, even had a area for kids to play. staff very polite & professional, and very quick to deal with any matter that is raised. Toilet's very clean and new looking. Food was great, they have a great range of food and cater for Gluten free customers, this cobb & co was definitely Value for money and a great experience, I will be definitely visiting again soon to try the other dish's from their menu.

Vicki-Anne Parker

After a very warm evening there is no better place to call in and share a bottle of your favourite wine and a bite to eat. Their gluten free pizza is pretty top notch. They also have 0% alcohol wine which is a bonus too if you are the sober driver. The staff always remember your name if you have been there more than once and always go out of their way to make your time there enjoyable. It's not too loud that you can have a conversation. I'm happy to call this my local of many years. You should try it too. PS My dog quite enjoys a day time visit too.

Jessica C

Really average service and meals. This place has definitely gone down hill. Ordered a salad with no croutons (gluten) arrived with croutons had to wait for a replacement by which time the entire table had finished their meals and I ate alone. Absolutely no apology at all. Coke was flat. Chips which have always been a favourite at joes garage were not pleasant at all. Will not be returning.

Regan Crofts

Highly skilled chefs, beautifully presented food, and they also made us gluten free naan.

bella Houghton-Smith

Food is always fresh and fantastic and reasonable price for the quality, great cabinet selection when you’re on the go. And an amazing gluten free range. The service is always great, passengers is such a great hidden gem.

Rapid Bubbles

Outstanding, lots of gluten free choices. Tasty and delicious, great service too!

Cordelia Holt

2 of the best burgers we have ever had! Mine was gluten free and the bun was so good. Excellent service with a smile. Definitely recommend 😃

Jo woodage

Great service from Chef/staff.- specially accommodated my celiac requirements, appreciated the care and attention. Thanks team, we will be back!

Corban Norton

Went there for tea after a movie so booked a late meal and they were very accommodating their pizzas are very good and my girlfriend loves their gluten free pasta's, would recommend going here for a meal

Sarah Sinclair

Great service, very accommodating for gluten free!

Caroline

Beautiful food - fantastic flavours, original combinations, and great options for gluten free vegetarians. Highly recommended.

Izzy Byrne-Ladbrook

Pretty good. Gluten free was actually gluten free. Left massive crust though

Ivana Menendez

Attentive and very friendly staff. Great selection of food, caters also for gluten and dairy free. Happy to accommodate without making you feel like a leper. I was told they are currently reviewing their menu, hopefully, not too much! Great atmosphere, well supported the last few times we were there. Certainly one of our favourite restaurants.