Diners' Choice: Gluten-free-friendly restaurants in Northern Suburbs

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Updated 05 October 2026

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Takeaway Pizza

4.9

4.9 (89)

$40 and under

Pizza Bar

Preston

About the restaurant

TAKEAWAY PIZZA is your local.

Located at 535 High Street, Preston Takeaway Pizza doesn't just specialise in New York style thin pizza for a hungry local takeaway trade. We also have a fully stocked bar with huge TIKI party vibes and some crazy good drinks.

It's a low key, any day, any occasion kind of joint.
Inside think tropical wallpaper, a disco ball, bar seats for walk ins and tables for bookings! On the deck it's all about Pina Colada's in the sun. It is Melbourne, however, so naturally we have heaters and a retractable roof.

Pizza, Booze & Good vibes only.

Top review

Issy

Dined on 25 Sept 2026

Never misses. Outstanding. Been frequenting for years

L'Artigiano Ivanhoe

4.7

4.7 (682)

$40 and under

Italian

Ivanhoe

About the restaurant

Our name encompasses our philosophy on Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.

We take great care in preparing authentic regional Italian cuisine using only quality, fresh and seasonal produce.

Our mission is to produce high quality artisan style food that has been carefully crafted and perfected, using time honoured methods.

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RuthGold

Dined 7 days ago

Our favourite local restaurant. Always delicious food combined with friendly, helpful staff.,

The Victoria Woodend

4.7

4.7 (896)

$40 and under

Pub

Gisborne

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Victoria Hotel, Woodend! We offer a friendly and generous service at The Victoria where we value your visit as much as we value sourcing and preparing quality food and drinks. We love local! The Victoria’s menus reflect our regional bias, and deliver delicious meals whatever your particular tastes or dietary requirements. Enjoy our double sided fire places or in the warmer months our dog friendly blue-stone courtyard!

The bistro menu features a staple of great steaks, parmas, schnitzel, burgers, pizzas and a barramundi fish and chips, plus many daily specials a list of eight to 10 house-made desserts, as well as a nutritious $14 menu for under-12s. Every day, we offer at least 4 vegetarian options and vegan dishes. Our wine lists boasting over 70% regional wines from our cool climate vineyards within the Macedon Ranges and surrounds.

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Michelle

Dined 3 days ago

Lovely old style pub with great service. Our meals were served quickly with super friendly staff. Warm fireplaces great decor we really loved it. A pleasant surprise.

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Experience

Christmas Day Lunch

Experience

Disco Bingo at The Rock & Wombat Bar

SHOP225

4.7

4.7 (170)

$40 and under

Italian

Pascoe Vale

About the restaurant

SHOP225 is an award-winning Italian restaurant and pizzeria in Melbourne founded by Lorenzo Tron and Roberto Davoli with one simple mission: **Food for Everyone**.

Built on the belief that nobody should miss out on sharing a meal because of dietary requirements, SHOP225 has become a leader in inclusive dining, catering for coeliac, vegan, vegetarian, halal and dairy-free guests without compromising authenticity or quality.

As Australia's first pizzeria accredited by Coeliac Australia, SHOP225 has developed dedicated preparation areas, strict procedures and house-made products to create a trusted dining destination for guests with dietary requirements.

Named **Best Pizza in Australia**, ranked **#7 in Asia-Pacific**, awarded **Best Pasta in Asia-Pacific 2026**, recognised among the **Top 50 Pizzerias in the World (#42)**, and Australia's first **Slow Food accredited pizzeria**, SHOP225 proves that world-class food can truly be for everyone.

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Kaoru

Dined 4 days ago

They perfectly accommodated our combined dietary requirements − gluten-free (me), no garlic or onions, and vegetarian (my hubby). We absolutely enjoyed the experience of sharing all our dishes − pizza, pasta and salad. Next time though, we look forward to ordering something separately − GF pizza with some meat! for me and award-winning pizza (with normal base) for my hubby! We also witnessed their staff perfectly dealing with a difficult customer who misread the menu and didn't want what he had ordered (not for any dietary reasons). The staff was very respectful and simply offered to replace with what this customer wanted. We were very impressed!

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Rivers Cafe and Foodstore

4.6

4.6 (2161)

$40 and under

Café

Yarrambat

About the restaurant

We are fully licensed Cafe and offer indoor table service and outside takeaway dining. Enjoy views of our garden and lakeside setting along with resident ducks, turtles and kangaroos!
Celebration Cakes
We do not allow cakes to be brought in, however we can make one for you with a minimum of 48 hours’ notice. Just call us on 9436 3210.
About Us
Located within the iconic Rivers of Yarrambat Lifestyle Centre, we are known locally and regionally for our truly unique offer. Expect quality food, friendly service, health inspired dishes and home grown produce from our kitchen garden. Star dishes include our posh cheese, Berry crepes and Belgian lemon teacake.
Dietary
We cater for vegetarian, gluten free, vegan and dairy free diets.

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Yvonne

Dined on 18 Sept 2026

Great friendly staff. Good selection of yummy food. Lovely atmosphere with pleasant surroundings. Highly recommended. Ample parking.

Semosh Mum's Kitchen - Essendon

4.6

4.6 (25)

$40 and under

Mediterranean

Niddrie

About the restaurant

Bringing the authentic flavors of Mum's kitchen to your table with fresh, quality Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine. At Semosh Mum's Kitchen, food is more than a meal – it's a connection to family, heritage, and home.

Inspired by traditional home cooking, every dish is carefully prepared daily using the freshest ingredients. From hearty slow-simmered stews to vibrant salads, our kitchen delivers the warmth and passion of Mediterranean flavors.

Located in Essendon, we're dedicated to sharing Mum's cherished recipes with you. Whether you're craving something comforting or fresh, Semosh Mum's Kitchen makes you feel right at home with every plate.

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Rose

Dined 4 days ago

Delicious food and fantastic service, always consistent

Watsonia RSL

4.5

4.5 (364)

$40 and under

Australian

Watsonia

About the restaurant

One of the best RSL Clubs in Victoria, located only 16 kilometers north of Melbourne and only minutes away from Watsonia Railway Station, Public Transport Buses and Greensborough Shopping Centre with a welcoming atmosphere to enjoy your outing.

Our Club is open from 9.00 am every day and serves lunch and dinner 7 days a week. We also have a Courtesy Bus service within a 5km radius of our venue to pick you up and take you home and over 140 car parks directly outside our front door.

FACILITIES
The Watsonia RSL offers the ultimate experience in entertainment, dining , functions and hospitality.

Spread over two levels our facilities include bars, sports bar, bistro, lounge, a large private function room area, cafe, as well as a children’s indoor playground.

We also have, TAB Kiosk’s, Club Keno, Fox Sports, Sky Channel and Sportspick!

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James

Dined on 17 Sept 2026

As a senior the food was plentiful and tasted delicious. It was reasonably priced. Alas our deserts took longer than anticipated, but a staff member was able to rectify the issue. The upstairs venue has been renovated well.

Highlands Hotel

4.4

4.4 (427)

$41 to $100

All you can eat/Buffet

Craigieburn

About the restaurant

With open floor plan, European styling and a touch of the orient, Highlands International Bistro in Craigieburn is the perfect venue for a family, casual or corporate together ; while cosy corners provide a private dining experience. We offer a variety of Soups, Antipasto Selection, Seafood Bar, Mediterranean Dishes, Roast Carvery inc Pork, Asian Inspired Cuisine, Indian Curry Dishes, Roasted & Steamed Seasonable Vegetables, Salad Bar, Pasta, Gourmet Pizzas, Kids Variety & Extensive Dessert Bar.

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Pamela

Dined 4 days ago

Very pleasant lunch, food.was delicious and plentiful. Wonderful desserts too. Never had to wait for table ro be cleared during, lovely service.

Prosciutto Bros. Craft Bar

4.3

4.3 (214)

$40 and under

Italian

Eltham

About the restaurant

Prosciutto Bros. is a warehouse factory converted into a Craft Bar, a big brick building in the industrial area of Eltham, frequented by locals who love an icy craft beer, with 20 Craft Beer taps and a great wine list to match. Prosciutto Bros menu is designed for sharing, very home-style Italian, featuring imported smoked, salted, preserved and cooked meats and cheeses showcased on display in our deli window, served as antipasti platters, charcuterie and cheese boards. We also have a wood fired oven, where an array of pizzas are cooked, some topped with meatballs, salami's and of course Prosciutto, a range of other plates, like a trio of dips with freshly baked bread, home-made meatballs, home-made gnocchi and many other "Little Tings". Live music every Friday & Saturday night, always bringing the dance floor to life and for a more chilled Sunday afternoon, live acoustic music is played.

Top review

Caroline

Dined on 22 Sept 2026

Great pizza. Best gluten free pizza. Flavour including the fresh tomato sauce on pizza was amazing. Early diners so it wasn't noisy at all. Great range of beers and cider. We will definitely be going the Prosciutto Bros again.

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Popular dish

BBQ Chicken

Chabela

4.3

4.3 (26)

$40 and under

Mexican

Thornbury

About the restaurant

Chabela in Thornbury offers traditional Mexican food inspired by the streets and restaurants of Mexico City and its suburb Coyoacan. Chef Karla Martinez uses authentic recipes passed down though her family to give you a taste of true Mexican food.

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Meredith

Dined on 27 Sept 2026

Fantastic food - and drinks - as I'd expected from hearing about this place! So tasty, we definitely overate, but no regrets!

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