8 Essendon restaurants rated for gluten, every tier backed by cited sources.
stockHold Bar & Eatery marks gluten-free items on its menu and uses separate cooking equipment for GF orders. Staff are knowledgeable and will clean surfaces or change gloves to reduce cross-contamination.
Owner and most staff have coeliac disease themselves, so they run a carefully managed kitchen with dedicated gluten-free space and a dedicated toaster. The menu marks GF and GFO dishes clearly.
stockIpoh Garden Kitchen offers a separate gluten-free menu with dishes like fried rice, sweet and sour chicken, and Mongolian beef.
GF pasta and pizza bases add $3 to the bill. One coeliac diner reports never having gotten sick at this restaurant. The shared kitchen makes cross-contamination possible, particularly with pizza.
stockVegetarian items are clearly marked with V on the menu, and the homepage mentions vegetarian options. The kitchen is shared, no dedicated vegetarian prep area is described.
stockUser reviews on FindMeGlutenFree report that gluten-free items are marked on the menu and staff are described as knowledgeable about coeliac requirements.
FindMeGlutenFree reviews say some gluten-free items exist and staff will adjust, but note 'No GF menu' and a disclaimer that the venue is not safe for celiac disease.
stockThe menu FAQ indicates that the venue offers 'plenty of delicious vegan options.' No information is provided on kitchen setup, cross-contamination risk, or separate preparation.