Free-from restaurants in Shepparton

A1 Brar Indian Restaurant & Sweets

Shepparton · Indian

A1 Brar Indian Restaurant & Sweets features a substantial vegetarian menu section that includes veg starters, veg main courses, paneer dishes, and thali options. The restaurant also offers an extensive range of Indian sweets. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian items are clearly separated on the menu. However, the kitchen is shared with meat dishes, so cross-contamination remains possible. The restaurant's website FAQ states that a variety of vegetarian-friendly dishes are available. No independent verification of dedicated equipment or separate prep areas is available.

Aussie Hotel

Shepparton · Pub

The kitchen is not a dedicated gluten-free facility, but multiple coeliac diners report a dedicated gluten-free fryer, separate preparation area, and staff who understand coeliac needs. Gluten-free meals are flagged with a labelled skewer or sticker. Most of the menu can be made gluten-free. No accreditation from Coeliac Australia was found.

The Butter Factory Cafe

Shepparton · Cafe · Brunch · €⁠€

The Butter Factory Cafe is not a dedicated gluten-free facility, but it does maintain a dedicated gluten-free preparation area, a separate fridge and utensils, a dedicated fryer and toaster, and labelled gluten-free cutlery and plates. Gluten-containing items are stored on a separate shelf in the display cabinet. Staff are described as knowledgeable and will clean the prep space or change gloves. Menu items are marked GF, and almost everything can be made gluten-free at no extra charge. A symptomatic coeliac community member reported that the venue is "very conscious of coeliac disease and so much variety." Multiple coeliac diners reported zero reactions across many visits. Because the shared kitchen is not fully dedicated, the venue is classified as A rather than A+.

Stanley's Cafe / Restaurant

Shepparton · Cafe

The venue's website explicitly mentions vegetarian as a catered dietary requirement, and since the cafe offers homestyle cooking and salads, vegetarian options are likely plentiful. Staff are described as friendly and accommodating. This is a reliable option for vegetarians in a shared kitchen.

Lemon Tree Cafe

Shepparton · Cafe · Brunch

The menu lists vegetarian choices, and staff can adapt other dishes. Served from a shared kitchen that also prepares meat. A reliable option for vegetarians.

Oh My Ceylon

Shepparton · Sri Lankan · €

Oh My Ceylon is a Sri Lankan takeaway spot that offers vegetarian options, confirmed by a reviewer who noted they are available, with the restaurant's own menu listing items like rolls and samosa. The kitchen serves meat dishes too, so preparation space is shared and there is no dedicated vegetarian setup. Asking about cooking methods when ordering is advisable.

Shepparton Club

Shepparton ·

The bistro menu uses GF, GFO, and C symbols on many dishes, including steaks, salads, pastas, and burgers (a $3 surcharge applies for a gluten-free bun). The venue’s website states it offers ‘gluten-free and vegetarian options’ for all guests. This is a shared kitchen that serves regular breaded items, pasta, and pizza. No mention of a dedicated fryer, separate prep area, or staff training for coeliac safety beyond the menu codes exists. The venue is best suited for gluten-sensitive diners. Coeliac diners should call ahead to confirm cross-contamination protocols.

Friars Cafe

Shepparton · Cafe · Brunch · €⁠€

The menu marks one dish as GF (Grilled Barramundi) and charges $2.00 extra for a gluten-free toast option. Multiple community reviews on Atly mention 'many gluten-free options' and that the cafe 'caters very well for gluten free'. The AGFG listing tags 'Gluten Free Options'. However there is no mention of a dedicated fryer, separate prep area, or staff training for coeliac safety; the kitchen appears to be a standard shared space. This is a reliable choice for gluten-free options in a shared kitchen, and confirming cross-contamination practices with staff before ordering is best.

BelCibo & Co

Shepparton · Cafe · Brunch · €⁠€⁠€⁠€

Several dishes are marked with (V) or (v) on the menu, including margherita pizza, garlic pizza, and the insalata siciliana. The kitchen is shared with meat and seafood dishes, so cross-contact is possible. Vegetarian diners should confirm with staff that their chosen dish is prepared without meat stock or shared utensils.

Cellar 47

Shepparton · · €⁠€

The dine-in menu includes a gluten-free pizza base for an additional $3. Several dishes are marked GF (gluten-free): warm olives, baked scallops, rocket and pear salad, garden salad, chicken pine nut, veal scallopini, pork rib eye, mushroom and frangelico sauce, red wine pepper jus, Cellar 47 sauce, garlic prawns, duck Maryland, risotto pescatore, risotto primavera, chocolate mousse, and vanilla panna cotta. However, the kitchen is shared and uses gluten-containing ingredients such as regular pizza bases, breads, pasta, and crumbed items. No dedicated fryer or separate prep area is mentioned. Coeliac diners should confirm cross-contamination protocols with staff before ordering.

Shepparton Brewery

Shepparton · Pizza · Australian · €⁠€

Shepparton Brewery is a brew pub with a vegan-friendly menu, including pizza with vegan cheese, eggplant chips, tacos, buffalo cauliflower, and vegan aioli. HappyCow reviewers confirm decent vegan options. The kitchen is shared with meat and dairy dishes, so cross-contamination is possible. Confirming specific needs with staff when ordering is advised.

Elsewhere at SAM | Shepparton Café & Restaurant

Shepparton · Brunch · Cafe · €⁠€

Gluten-free items are marked on the menu and staff are reported to be knowledgeable about coeliac needs. The kitchen is shared, not dedicated, so cross-contamination is possible. Multiple coeliac diners report safe experiences, but the venue itself notes it is not a dedicated GF facility. Best for those comfortable with a shared kitchen and clear communication with staff.

Syrian Brothers Restaurant

Shepparton · Syrian

Several menu items are clearly marked as vegetarian (e.g., Hummus Dish, Cheese Manakish, Falafel Wrap). The kitchen is shared with meat dishes, so cross-contamination is possible, but the marked options give clear choices.

The Last Straw

Shepparton · Cafe · Brunch · €⁠€

The menu marks several dishes as GF (gluten-free) or GFO (gluten-free option), including eggs on sourdough, bacon and egg roll, smashed avocado, truffle mushroom, prawn chilli scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, satay chicken skewers, stir-fried veggie cashew nut, pork belly, basil minced pork bowl, omelette, massaman beef curry, laksa, chicken curry of the day, and crispy prawn garden salad. However, the kitchen is shared with gluten-containing items (brioche buns, croissants, wontons, baos, roti bread). The menu advises diners with severe allergies to inform staff before ordering. No dedicated fryer or separate prep area is mentioned. Cross-contamination risk is present.

Little Lipari cafe

Shepparton · Italian · Brunch

Little Lipari offers gluten-free options such as ricotta hotcakes and lamb gnocchi, and all cakes are gluten-free. Staff are trained to handle gluten-free requests, though the kitchen is shared and cross-contamination is possible. It is best to confirm needs with staff when ordering.

Bicaro's Ristorante Bar Forno

Shepparton · Italian · €⁠€

Bicaro's Ristorante Bar Forno offers gluten-free pasta and pizza bases. A community reviewer reported that most items were gluten-free and described the gluten-free options as excellent. The kitchen is shared and not dedicated to gluten-free preparation. The venue does not provide a marked gluten-free menu and does not detail its cross-contamination protocols. Calling ahead to discuss dietary needs with the chef is recommended.