Free-from restaurants in East Gippsland

Pier 70 Bar & Restaurant

Paynesville · · €⁠€

The chef-owner Ian is personally involved and accommodating. Multiple coeliac diners report very high accommodation overall. Staff are knowledgeable, most of the menu can be made gluten-free, and items are clearly marked on the menu. A dedicated fryer and dedicated kitchen space have both been described. However, one diner noted no dedicated fryer, and another flagged conflicting reports about dedicated kitchen space, so the setup varies. The kitchen is shared with gluten-containing dishes. Cross-contamination risk exists but is well-managed.

Hogget Kitchen

Warragul · Modern Australian · Seasonal · €⁠€⁠€

Hogget Kitchen is well-reviewed by coeliac diners who report the staff are attentive to gluten-free needs and can accommodate complex dietary requirements, including requests for no onion, no garlic, and a completely gluten-free meal. The menu changes every week and is not marked for allergens, so dietary requirements need to be discussed with the team when booking or on arrival. No dedicated fryer or separate kitchen is noted, but multiple gluten-free diners have reported positive experiences. Calling ahead for the current menu is advisable.

Cannibal Creek Vineyard - Gippsland Winery

Tynong · Modern Australian · €⁠€

All Cannibal Creek wines are vegan, using plant-based fining agents instead of animal products, making the complete range suitable for plant-based diets. The restaurant serves Modern-Australian food, with a menu featuring a mix of share plates and larger dishes, but no specific vegan dish markings are noted and no dedicated kitchen equipment for vegan preparation is mentioned. It is best to confirm vegan options with staff when ordering.

Buchan Caves Hotel

Buchan · Pub

The menu uses (V) tags for vegetarian dishes. Among those are Bowl of Chips, Garlic Bread, Cheesy Garlic Bread, Samosas & Spring Rolls, and a dedicated Vegetarian Parma, plus they also offer a Veggie Burger. These options are clearly marked. But because the kitchen isn't separate, this setup works well for vegetarians who don't mind shared cooking spaces.

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John John's Diner

Orbost ·

A verified coeliac diner reports lots of gluten-free options on the menu and a knowledgeable server, though the kitchen is shared and no dedicated fryer or equipment is mentioned. The menu lists a gluten-free bun and a gluten-free waffle benny, but dishes are not marked with GF codes. Cross-contamination protocols are best confirmed with staff before ordering.

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Wyanga Park Winery

Lakes Entrance · Mexican · €

The menu contains vegetarian options, including Cauliflower & Broccoli Cheese pies and other vegetable-based dishes. TableAgent tags the cuisine as vegetarian-friendly. The kitchen is shared, and no dedicated vegetarian preparation or marked menu was found on the venue's own site.

Sea Shanty on Myer

Lakes Entrance · Seafood · €⁠€

Sea Shanty on Myer is well-regarded by the coeliac community for accommodating gluten-free diets, with several gluten-free options available and staff who are attentive to coeliac needs. The kitchen is shared, so cross-contamination is possible, and it is best to confirm specific requirements when booking. No dedicated fryer or separate prep area is mentioned in the sources.

The Metung Hotel

Metung · · €⁠€⁠€

Multiple community reports describe gluten-free options including GF calamari, salt and pepper calamari cooked in a separate fryer, GF noodles, GF miso baked salmon, and GF desserts. Staff ask whether diners are coeliac or gluten-intolerant. Some reviewers note meals came marked with a coeliac flag. The FindMeGlutenFree listing warns this is not a dedicated gluten-free facility. Some reviewers mention remembering to ask for the GF menu option or to mark meals as coeliac; quality depends on which shift is on. The AGFG listing flags 'Gluten Free Options' as a category.

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Oz Mex

Bairnsdale · Mexican · €⁠€

Vegetarian items are clearly marked on the menu, and a reviewer noted the staff made no mistakes on their order. The kitchen is shared with meat dishes, though the vegetarian offering is reliable for non-celiac vegetarians.

The Stables Cafe Est 1889

Bairnsdale · Cafe · Brunch

The Stables Cafe, which was established in 1889, is listed on a gluten-free dining aggregator, and community reviewers say the menu clearly marks gluten-free choices, including gluten-free cake. The kitchen is shared, so cross-contamination is possible. Staff are described as friendly, but no information is available about dedicated equipment or specific training for gluten-free preparation. It is a reliable option for coeliac diners who are comfortable asking questions about preparation.

A Taste of Avon

Stratford · · €⁠€⁠€⁠€

Gluten-free items are marked on the menu. Staff are reported as knowledgeable. A dedicated gluten-free fryer is used for items like fries and fried chicken. However, the kitchen is shared with gluten-containing dishes, so cross-contamination is possible. Coeliac diners have reported positive experiences, but the venue is not a dedicated gluten-free facility.

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Sale · Cafe · Brunch

The cafe offers gluten-free options including bread, cakes, and a bacon and egg roll. Staff are accommodating of gluten-free dietary needs. However, the kitchen is shared and no dedicated fryer or prep area is mentioned. Cross-contamination protocols are best confirmed with staff when ordering.

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Food Co, On Franklin

Traralgon · Cafe · Brunch

Food Co. On Franklin operates as a shared-kitchen cafe. It offers a gluten-free menu and maintains a dedicated fryer. Multiple coeliac reviewers describe staff as knowledgeable, noting that dishes are prepared separately and that dietary needs are asked about. The kitchen is not 100% dedicated, so some risk of cross-contamination remains. Despite that, the venue holds a good reputation within the coeliac community.

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Brandy Creek Estate

Drouin East · Fine dining · €⁠€⁠€⁠€

The menu is labeled "gluten free considerate." The AGFG aggregator also lists "Gluten Free Options" as a feature, yet there is no dedicated gluten-free kitchen, no allergen-marked menu markings, and no mention of separate fryers or surfaces. Staff awareness is not documented. This restaurant is best suited for diners who can discuss options with staff, but the shared kitchen presents a cross-contamination risk.

Loch & Key Restaurant

Loch · · €⁠€⁠€⁠€

The website marks several dishes as GFO. A community review on Atly confirms the chefs are cross-contamination aware and can assure meals are coeliac-safe, and the AGFG listing also lists gluten-free options as a facility. But the kitchen is shared. However, there is no dedicated gluten-free kitchen or accreditation from a recognised body, meaning some risk still remains even though the staff awareness is good.

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Aroma Metung

Metung ·

Staff are described as attentive and trained, and multiple community reviews report careful handling of coeliac requests. However, the venue itself notes 'some risk of cross-contamination' and does not have a dedicated gluten-free kitchen or fryer. The menu lists gluten-free options but does not mark individual dishes. Calling ahead to confirm specific needs with the staff on shift is recommended.

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Bella's Providore

Metung ·

Ask about gluten-free options. According to a community tip, if you request it, staff will examine ingredients for gluten-free choices, but the venue remains unverified and no specifics about cross-contamination are available. Call ahead to confirm.

Grand Terminus Hotel Bairnsdale

Bairnsdale · Steakhouse · €⁠€

The bistro serves pub-style meals and some reviews mention vegetarian options such as 'vegetarian pasta' and a willingness to modify dishes. However, there is no marked menu or dedicated vegetarian section. Best to confirm with staff on the day.

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TUCKA @Maffco

Maffco La · · €⁠€⁠€⁠€

AGFG lists gluten-free options. However the kitchen is shared, with no dedicated equipment or separate prep area mentioned, and since the menu changes seasonally the venue requests guests to advise dietary requirements at the time of booking. Calling ahead to confirm that coeliac-safe preparation can be accommodated on the night is advisable.

The Old Grain Store

Bairnsdale · Brunch · €⁠€

A few Google reviews mention gluten-free options (GF eggs benedict, gluten-free rage at other venues) and the venue's homepage invites diners with dietary concerns to 'drop us a line.' No marked menu, no dedicated kitchen info, and no accreditation cited. Worth a call to confirm what they can do.

Carrajung Estate - Gippsland Accommodations

Willung South · Fine dining

The Booking.com listing states that the on-site restaurant offers gluten-free options, but no details are available about how these are prepared, whether the menu is marked, or what the kitchen's cross-contamination practices are. Calling ahead to confirm is advisable.

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Assaggio del Forno

Jacob Creek · Pizza · Italian

Several community sources mention gluten-free options. A single reviewer on atly.com calls it the best gluten-free pizza they have had, and a generic menu aggregator claims gluten-free pasta and flourless chocolate cake are available. The venue is unverified on the directory. No details are given about kitchen practices, dedicated equipment, or cross-contamination protocols. Calling ahead to confirm is recommended.