Best gluten-free restaurants in Auckland

The GF Depot

Parnell · Cafe · €⁠€

100% dedicated gluten-free kitchen: owner states 'our kitchen is only prepare, cook and serve gluten free goodies' and that 'we also built our own kitchen with brand new cooking equipment, utensils, plates, cutlery and cook ware.' A dedicated fryer is confirmed by a reviewer. Chef Vivi trains staff in gluten allergy knowledge. Dozens of symptomatic and asymptomatic coeliac reviewers report zero reactions across many visits and multiple years. One reviewer (2 years ago) noted oat milk used in coffee on a separate frother; a second reviewer (9 months ago) flagged a since-deleted Instagram post in which the venue labelled oats as 'GF' — a designation not permitted under Coeliac NZ's position statement. Neither concern produced a documented glutening incident, but particularly sensitive coeliacs should ask directly about current oat practices.

HNT Kitchen

Auckland CBD · Fast food · €⁠€

HNT Kitchen is a 100% dedicated gluten-free kitchen. The owner states that no gluten is ever present on site. The kitchen makes its own gluten-free flour, and a dedicated fryer and separate kitchen space are used. Multiple reviews from coeliac diners report no reactions. The venue is listed on The Celiac MD's 100% Gluten-Free Restaurant Locator. On Uber Eats, every menu item includes per-item allergen markings, and no gluten is declared in any item. HNT Kitchen is a safe choice for coeliac diners.

Giapo

Auckland CBD · Vegan · Vegetarian · €⁠€⁠€

Giapo’s own website states repeatedly that it operates a “100 percent gluten free kitchen” and produces gelato, ice cream, pizza, sandwiches, lasagne, meatballs, bakery items, and desserts onsite. Multiple travel blogs corroborate that gluten-free options exist, but none independently verify the fully-dedicated kitchen claim.

Napoli Contemporanea

Parnell · Italian · €⁠€

Multiple verified-coeliac reviewers note that the chef and owner, Rocco, has direct personal experience with coeliac disease through a coeliac partner, ex-girlfriend, and family member. One of the owners is reportedly coeliac. The kitchen uses a separate stand mixer, Caputo flour, dedicated prep areas, and other dedicated equipment, with glove changes. The menu is allergen-marked. Most dishes, including pizza, pasta, bread or buns, tiramisu, and gelato, can be made gluten-free. However, the kitchen is not dedicated. Gluten-free pizzas share the wood-fired oven with gluten pizzas, though they are cooked on a tray. There is no dedicated fryer.

Depot

Auckland CBD · · €⁠€⁠€

The GF Depot operates as a dedicated gluten-free cafe with its own kitchen, equipment, and fryer. Staff receive training on gluten allergy knowledge. The owner states that the kitchen only prepares gluten-free food. A reviewer noted a now-deleted Instagram post about using "GF oats," which cannot be labelled gluten-free in New Zealand. Another review mentions that "non-gf items" are available, creating some uncertainty. The original Depot restaurant (not The GF Depot) has a shared kitchen and is not dedicated gluten-free, but staff there are knowledgeable and will mark menus for coeliac diners.

Tempero

Auckland CBD · · €⁠€

Almost the entire menu is gluten-free by design, rooted in Latin American cuisine that naturally avoids wheat. The chef personally discusses dietary needs with each table, and the kitchen uses a dedicated gluten-free fryer, changing the oil for coeliac guests. Multiple reviews from coeliac diners report knowledgeable staff and zero reactions. The venue is not a dedicated gluten-free facility, but the chef-led, personalised approach and dedicated fryer provide a high level of safety. Tempero is strongly trusted for coeliac safety.

Baduzzi

North Wharf · Italian · €⁠€⁠€

Separate GF menu that explicitly marks which dishes are and are not coeliac-safe — multiple celiac and symptomatic-celiac diners confirm this. Staff are knowledgeable and will clean kitchen space or change gloves (3 independent reports). One community report of a dedicated GF pasta pot; one report of a dedicated kitchen space (prep area). No dedicated fryer confirmed by two separate reports. FMGF classifies the venue as not a dedicated GF facility. Important: the GF pasta dishes are noted by a recent celiac reviewer and the venue's own GF menu as not coeliac-safe — cross-check before ordering. Zero symptom reactions reported across all datable reviews.

Little Bird Kitchen

Ponsonby · Cafe · Vegan · €⁠€

This cafe is community-reported as near-dedicated gluten-free. A large volume of symptomatic and asymptomatic coeliacs have reported zero reactions across multiple visits. The venue brands itself as gluten-free. The kitchen appears to use exclusively gluten-free ingredients throughout. Some cabinet items contain wheat-free oats and carry 'may contain gluten' labels. Staff proactively advise coeliacs about these items. One reviewer noted no dedicated fryer, but the venue does not appear to serve deep-fried foods. One older review from two years ago described the venue as not fully dedicated, a minority position conflicting with the strong majority consensus. No formal accreditation exists.

Giraffe

Auckland CBD · · €⁠€⁠€

The restaurant's official website includes a PDF titled 'Gluten Free / Dairy-Free Menu.' Multiple verified-celiac and symptomatic-celiac community reviewers confirmed that this is a separate gluten-free menu. The venue explicitly stated that it is 'not a gluten-free kitchen however care would be taken.' Staff are knowledgeable; they will clean the kitchen space and change gloves for gluten-free orders. Reviewers conflict on fryer status. One symptomatic celiac reports a dedicated fryer, while another reports no dedicated fryer but other dedicated gluten-free equipment. Atly classifies the venue as 'Accommodating Gluten-Free' (not celiac-friendly). There is no accreditation.

The Lula Inn

Auckland CBD · Brunch · €⁠€

Gluten-free items are marked on the menu and a dedicated gluten-free fryer is used, confirmed by multiple coeliac diners. Staff are described as knowledgeable about cross-contamination. However, the kitchen is not dedicated (shared prep area noted). No formal accreditation. No reports of adverse reactions.

Odettes Eatery

Auckland CBD · Mediterranean · €⁠€

GF items are clearly marked on the physical menu, confirmed by multiple self-identified coeliac and symptomatic-coeliac diners on FindMeGlutenFree. No dedicated kitchen exists, confirmed explicitly by one reviewer and by the venue's own disclaimer that it cannot guarantee that trace elements may not be present. The dedicated fryer is the most contested structural point: two symptomatic-coeliac reviewers affirm it exists, including one who received a direct staff explanation of a separate fryer due to high demand from the coeliac community, while one self-identified coeliac reviewer who called ahead reported being told to avoid the chips, implying a shared or unsafe fryer at the time of her visit. Staff are consistently described as knowledgeable, and the kitchen accepts allergen notifications. The majority of the menu is naturally GF. Rated C on the balance of evidence, but the fryer conflict means this is closer to a hard C than a comfortable one; coeliacs who react to low-level contamination should call ahead to confirm current fryer practice.

Portofino

Auckland CBD · Italian · €⁠€

Gluten-free items are marked on the menu. Five independent coeliac reviewers confirmed this across multiple visits. One community report notes a dedicated gluten-free pasta pot and water used for gluten-free pasta dishes. Staff are consistently described as knowledgeable. All five reviewers reported zero gluten-related symptoms. The venue is explicitly not a dedicated gluten-free kitchen, so cross-contamination risk remains outside the pasta station. Portofino operates as a nationwide chain with 14 or more New Zealand locations listed at portofino.co.nz. A separate review of the Wellington branch on a different FMGF listing explicitly acknowledged cross-contamination risk and stated there was no dedicated cook area, suggesting kitchen practice may vary by branch.

Mezze Bar

Auckland CBD · Cafe · Mediterranean · €⁠€

Mezze Bar provides a separate gluten-free menu. The official website contains a dedicated 'Gluten Free' sub-menu page, and community reviewers consistently confirm that a separate gluten-free menu is handed to diners upon request. The kitchen is shared, not dedicated gluten-free, as multiple reviewers and the venue's own caveat confirm that they cannot guarantee no cross-contamination. Fryer status is contested. Two FMGF reviewers and an owner-confirmed Atly listing report dedicated appliances or a fryer, while one FMGF reviewer explicitly states there is no dedicated fryer. Staff are consistently described as knowledgeable across many years of reviews. Most symptomatic coeliac diners report no reactions.

Mr Tanaka's

Ellerslie · Japanese · €⁠€

Mr Tanaka's receives frequent praise from coeliac diners for a separate gluten-free fryer, knowledgeable staff, and a general gluten-free menu. Multiple FindMeGlutenFree reviews confirm a dedicated fryer, a separate preparation area, and staff who clean surfaces and change gloves. Two recent reviews report glutening incidents. The venue's own website makes broad claims to be gluten-free friendly without describing specific kitchen protocols. The shared kitchen carries a cross-contamination risk. This makes the restaurant a reliable-but-not-A+ choice. Diners should call ahead and reconfirm with the shift manager before visiting.

Nahm | Auckland

Auckland CBD · Thai · €⁠€

GF items marked on the menu (confirmed by the large majority of FMGF reviewers and corroborated by Atly); food flagged as GF at point of service (4 FMGF reporters); knowledgeable staff confirmed by 5 independent reporters; one reporter noted staff will 'clean kitchen space or change gloves.' No dedicated fryer confirmed by the FMGF community aggregate and independently by reviewer holly27742 ('No dedicated fryer'). Kitchen is not fully dedicated to GF — FMGF explicitly states 'NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility.' The majority of symptomatic coeliac reporters record no reaction across multiple visits; one symptomatic coeliac (jacqui115806) reported moderate-to-severe symptoms attributed to cross-contamination.

BurgerFuel Customs Street

Auckland CBD · · €⁠€

BurgerFuel Customs Street provides a gluten-free bun option and a dedicated fryer for chips, based on community reports. The menu is not consistently marked for allergens, and staff are described as knowledgeable. Those same community sources note some risk of cross-contamination, and the venue does not carry an independent accreditation. Diners with coeliac disease should confirm procedures directly with staff before ordering.

Chuffed

Auckland CBD · Cafe · Brunch · €⁠€

Several community reviewers on FindMeGlutenFree note that gluten-free items are marked on the in-restaurant menu, and staff are described as knowledgeable. The kitchen is not dedicated. The venue's own website states that it cannot guarantee allergen-free dishes due to cross-contamination. Dedicated fryer status is contested. Three reviewers from 1–2 years ago report no dedicated fryer, while one reviewer from 4 days ago reports a gluten free fryer, suggesting a possible recent change. FindMeGlutenFree's platform banner flags this as 'NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility.' Atly corroborates 'some risk of cross-contamination' with 'trained staff.' The website menu page shows no individual gluten-free dish codes. In-restaurant menu markings are attested by community only.

Le Garde-Manger

Auckland CBD · French · Cafe · €⁠€

Savoury buckwheat galettes are 100% buckwheat and gluten-free, but are prepared in a shared kitchen with a note that 'traces of gluten may remain'. Multiple coeliac diners report positive experiences, though one Nima test found gluten in a steak. No dedicated fryer or GF menu, but staff are knowledgeable and galettes are clearly marked as gluten-friendly. Shared equipment, cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

The Kestrel

Devonport · · €⁠€

Gluten-free items are marked on the menu and a dedicated fryer is consistently reported by multiple reviews on FindMeGlutenFree. Staff are described as knowledgeable about gluten-free needs. However, the kitchen is shared and the venue is not a dedicated gluten-free facility, so cross-contamination is possible. Calling ahead allows confirmation of current practices.

Thirty One

Grey Lynn · Fine dining · Indian · €⁠€

The restaurant is reviewed as having gluten-free items clearly marked on the menu. Staff and the owner are described as knowledgeable about coeliac needs and cross-contamination. Multiple FindMeGlutenFree reviewers report a dedicated gluten-free fryer. They also note that the kitchen stops gluten prep when a coeliac order comes in. The venue describes itself as offering gluten-free options but is not a dedicated gluten-free kitchen. There is at least one conflicting report of no dedicated kitchen. This variation in crowd-sourced accounts means calling ahead to confirm that day's procedures is wise.

Atelier

Auckland CBD · French · €⁠€

GF items are marked on the menu ('Plates are marked GF' per Atly search snippet; 'Gluten-free items marked' confirmed by FMGF reviewer sarah42567) and staff are described as 'knowledgeable about the menu items'. GF bread sourced from Midnight Baker is offered. Atelier is explicitly not a dedicated gluten-free facility (FMGF: 'NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility'), and cross-contamination risk is acknowledged. Two independent reviewer communities flag that GF-labelled dishes were not reliably coeliac-safe in practice.

Bivacco

Auckland CBD · · €⁠€

Bivacco charges an additional $3 for a gluten-free pizza base. That base is available on three pizzas: Margherita, Mushroom, and Spicy Salami. The official menu marks those items with the only per-dish gluten-free notation visible. Multiple independent community reviews describe the staff as trained and accommodating. Calling ahead leads to a customised highlighted menu that the staff brings to the table. The restaurant does not have a dedicated gluten-free facility. Both FindMeGlutenFree and Atly explicitly note the risk of cross-contamination in a shared kitchen. One community reviewer reported that a coeliac dish arrived with breadcrumbs after the waiter failed to relay the allergy note to the kitchen. Two other symptomatic coeliac reviewers reported positive and safe experiences.

Ember Restaurant

Auckland CBD · · €⁠€

Ember is reported to have a gluten-free menu with GF items clearly marked, and a dedicated gluten-free fryer is mentioned. The spouse of the main chef has coeliac disease, suggesting insider knowledge. However, the kitchen is not dedicated gluten-free, and cross-contamination risk is acknowledged. A single community review from a symptomatic coeliac reports no reaction, but the evidence is limited and dated.

Gojo Ethiopian Eatery

Auckland CBD · · €⁠€

Gojo Ethiopian Eatery offers gluten-free options, though it does not have a dedicated gluten-free menu. A symptomatic coeliac reviewer reported that the menu states everything is gluten-free except the injera bread, which can also be made gluten-free on request. The venue is not a dedicated gluten-free facility, and cross-contamination risk is acknowledged. The restaurant's own website does not mention gluten-free options or allergen marking on the listed menu items.

Trivet

Auckland CBD · · €⁠€

Menu items are marked with gluten-free options according to a third-party listing. The shared kitchen means cross-contamination is possible, and no information is available on dedicated equipment or staff training.