Top 50 Gluten-Free Dining Spots Across Otago

Olivia C

The best gluten free fish and chips I’ve ever had, even better to peace of mind that the whole place is fully gf, and the staff are very knowledgeable. We enjoyed taking these down to eat on the lakefront, will definitely be back again!

Sarah Capon

I was recommended to go here as a coeliac and wasn’t expecting a buffet style eatery - the food was okay.I went there twice and the first time the hot cabinet had only GF trays of food (which made me comfortable), but then the next day I came for breakfast and they did have one non-gf tray in the same cabinet. This made me uneasy, especially as the tray was the second row in, meaning the spoonfuls of food would have to travel over other gf trays and potentially contaminate them.

Patrizia Bordignon

Very popular place. It was just on the outskirts of the main city area, within comfortable walking distance. Being gluten free I was impressed with the offerings available to me. Lovely vibes. Highly recommend.

Maximus Marioli

Had the pleasure of dinning at the Public kitchen and bar with my partner. Our waiter Ed throughly explained the menu to us. My partner is a celiac and Ed brought out a seperate menu for her and talked us through it and even gave us some delicious recommendations. The service was great and the food and drink were excellent. Lovely establishment and a great waiter. Thank you Ed!!!

Sarah Capon

As a coeliac and lactose intolerant person I was happy to find a place that was able to safely cater for breakfast and lunch! I didn’t love my breakfast, but I LOVED the chicken Vietnamese salad I had for lunch. Like it was the best lunch I had in my New Zealand travels. They are coeliac aware and take extra care with gluten free meals. Nice staff members and pleasant atmosphere. Enjoyed my coffee too!

Dave E

Gluten free options!! Great wee find in the city. Heaps of gluten free options available, both on the menu and the cabinet food. Very friendly staff and a cool vibe/atmosphere. Highly recommend. Cheers

Justin Keller

American tourist here. NZ has been so gluten free friendly it’s been wild. Never imagined ordered GF French toast haha. I wasn’t even hungry but wanted to support this 100% gluten free store.

Olivia C

Gluten free bagels

Luke Thompson

The food is amazing. So many gluten free options and the staff are amazing. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Antonio Hanna

They offer gluten-free food with excellent service and delicious, reasonably priced dishes.

Kim Seaward

Absolutely packed with people and super loud so an introvert's nightmare. Amazing wine list! The pizza was....well, pizza, and it was if course a very Italian choice list so none with chicken, but a few with shrimp, lots with ham, prosciutto, salami. The fresh salad was nice but could make it at home easy. Pasta looked amazing but no gluten free option was provided. Nice elevated street view if you sit near the windows. Had an aperitif that tasted like liquid toothpaste, an experience. Wouldn't take kids here as it'd be chaos.

Sarah Capon

Best lunch spot for coeliacs visiting Queenstown! So many fun and tasty gluten free options and they are very coeliac aware.

sam scott

Great afternoon view over the bay, I had a gluten free fish and chips which were cooked in a separate fryer which is fantastic as a coeliac. Fish batter was light and crunchy and shoestring chips were great. Very relaxing spot. Thank you

Bee Tiene

Fresh, tasty, value for money. My go to for celiac safe food in Five Mile.

Tariq Rea

Great fresh burgers and friendly staff. Had two rounds because the first burger was so nice Accommodating of Gluten Free (celiac) for the burgers. Chips are GF but unfortunately cooked in the same fryer as crumbed things.

Karen Fraser

Great family restaurant. Delicious pizza, amazing gluten free pizza too. Authentic Italian. Lovely people, relaxed vibes.

Perry Cumberland

Absolutely fantastic slightly old fashioned food. Guaranteed a good feed every visit and excellent Gluten Free options, best I've come across actually

Agathe Douce

I tried the veggie burger with the gluten-free bun option and it was delicious! My friend had a burger with meat and classic bun and he told me “better than Fergburger in Queenstown”!

C C

Very delicious, good price. The best fried fish (gluten free) I've ever had!

Tracy Gale

Fantastic food, and excellent service very knowledgeable about gluten free options for Coeliac customer.

Sierra

Best burrito I’ve had on this side of the pacific. And multiple vegan options! Staff are kind and very aware of my food allergies and dietary restrictions, and they are happy to modify things for me. Would love to see the addition of vegan mayo & gluten free burritos someday! :)

John Currie

I love a good burger and this place didn't disappoint! Having both Gluten and Dairy allergies it can be hard at times when eating out but they were super accomidating and the mofo burger was super tasty and filling! They even provided a child's seat for our little one to sit and enjoy a hot chip or two

Hock Lye, Khaleel, CHAN

Moinho cafe, recently established in Queenstown’s Frankton area, is an extension of the renowned Padaria do Moinho bakery founded in Cuiabá. The Queenstown branch continues the tradition of quality artisanal baking, offering a tempting range of breads, cakes, and savory treats in a relaxed, welcoming café setting. The menu blends Brazilian and South American flavors with New Zealand café classics and caters to various dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Portions are generous-one cheese scone was enough for two-and the cabinet food looks appealing. The staff are friendly and accommodating, and the cappuccino we had was well made. The café’s casual, family-friendly atmosphere makes it a great spot for breakfast, brunch, or a relaxed lunch. Our experience was enhanced by the clean premises and reasonable prices. Moinho cafe stands out for its fresh, quality baked goods, friendly service, and unique Brazilian flair, making it a welcome addition to Queenstown’s café scene.

Ivan Bezkhmelnitsyn

Excellent! Steak and potatoes were delicious. Tried the wague from the specials and it was great! Nice gluten free desserts.

Steve Darcy

Called in there today to get lunch on our way through ,the gf options were really good and the food its self will be reason i will go back very tasty ,well done to the cooks for making nice food and a big thumbs up to the management for looking after us coeliacs .

Desme Daniels

Dined at Kika as a Coeliac diner and had a wonderful experience, staff were knowledgeable and helpful and the entire experience was amazing.

Kateryne

Delicious food, great service, and they were able to accommodate for a gluten allergy!!Ordered the Julio’s corned beef carnitas hash w/out the cheese (absolutely delicious), GF eggs benny w/ streaky bacon, and a side of the potatoes. Also got an iced latte and a coffee which were nice.

Oliver Gould

Delicious food and they were able to offer most of the menu gluten free for coeliacs

Kara Phelps

Great food with lots of gluten-free options.

eleanor collier

Brilliant menu available for dairy and gluten free clients . So well presented meal from amazing staff Fiona the chef and Tatiana my hostess with the mostest. Thank you. Will return

LINDA HINE

We ate here on our holiday, what a great place. Lots of gluten free options and the food and helpful staff were A1. Thanks for a great lunch.

Karen Collins

We were staying at the Ramada and ended up having two dinners and a breakfast here - was so good. Great service and very accomodating to my partner who is gluten free. Truffle fries were amazing

Tina Smith

Great place! The staff is really nice and the food is amazing. They also offer gluten-free options, which is a plus!

Jaia Jann Carla Bumatay

Beautifully furnished with a great atmosphere and helpful staff. They have gluten-free options clearly listed on the menus, which is really helpful. When asked for further information about processes, the lady seating us told us that they have separate fryers for the gluten free food which helped my husband with Coeliac disease feel more safe. We weren’t that hungry so we just shared a cider and a GF chicken burger with fries. The chicken was nice and crispy while also still juicy.

adrienne howell

Really great place for dinner! Lots of gluten free options and great drinks. The service is outstanding! We went here 2 nights in a row as we loved it so much the first night that we couldn’t leave Dunedin without going again.

stephen m (bigsteviem)

Absolutely brilliant place to take friends and family staff are super friendly and polite great atmosphere the food was absolutely amazing Catered for gluten-free

James Beveridge

Great service and heaps of Gluten free options. Really good staff highly recommended.

Tash Reynolds

Friendly staff, delicious food. They have gluten free and vegan options on the menu, and if you ask they are very accommodating!

Debbie Boon

So helpful for gluten free customers, lots of yummy options.

Adam Dixon

4 of us were directed here by a nearby winery for a midweek lunch. We all have healthy appetites and include a gluten free and pescatarian. Our excellent experience commenced just inside the front door with a very warm welcome from the owner. Our waitress for the day could not have been more engaging, informative or professional. She helped us make good choices a la carte to share, with all dishes perfectly ordered and timed! The food was absolutely incredible. Not a weak dish amongst the 8 we ordered. Many surprises with standouts involving mushrooms and even cauliflower! As can be seen with my review history I don’t post often but was keen in this instance because this restaurant topped our list of extremely good dining experiences over a 5 day trip through Wānaka/Queenstown and surrounds. This will be first on my list to return to. What a cracking place. Well done Bannockburn Hotel Team👏👏👏

Kim Belshe

Very attentive to customer dietary needs… gluten Intolerant and dairy free, for example. We really appreciated them going the extra mile to address our dietary concerns and produce very tasty food!

Cory Shieffelbein

Gluten-free was good

Brian Hopkins

Good menu including a good range of gluten free options and at a good price. Staff particularly attentive to dietary requirements friendly and helpful.

Cassie

Great food, fast service! Gluten free options and kids meals available! Staff were very knowledgeable & helpful on allergies. Highly recommend.

Jen Randle

Excellent experience with making a last minute, large group booking. Recieved quick confirmation from Ombrello's and had a lovely table in the restaurant. Excellent service and very prompt drinks and food - they were also knowledgeable around food for our coeliac friends.

Eunice

We ordered the burger and coffee combo which was fantastic value. The gluten free bun was excellent.

Rodger Anderson

Lovely friendly cook great gluten free satay chicken

Geoff Barkman

Friendly staff. Great selection. Some gluten free options available. Just ask.

Oliver Gould

Delicious food and staff were very helpful providing gluten free options for coeliac. Great service too :)

Gregory Calderon

The staff were very helpful too, accommodating my desire to have a quiet spot to read a book as well as eating of course.Extensive range of gluten free options, amazing location with stunning, uninterrupted views over the city. The food was delicious, the staff were friendly and accommodating