Safe & Scrumptious: The Best Gluten-Free Restaurants in Perth

Gone are the days of it being near-impossible to find a venue catering to gluten intolerance and allergies! Perth is filled with cafes, restaurants and chic wine bars offering bites of gluten-free and dairy-free that are so tasty, you won’t even know what you’re missing.

From bowls of spaghetti served with gluten-free pasta that tastes like the real deal, Mediterranean cuisine with flavoursome meat and vegetables and mouthwatering wheat-free alternatives, the best gluten-free restaurants in Perth are ready to delight, keeping sensitive tummies happy and well-fed. 

Sweetwater Bar

It sure is sweet being coeliac or gluten-free when Sweetwater Bar exists. This Asian-inspired gluten-free restaurant in Perth has a multitude of menus, and one of them is dedicated entirely to dishes that won’t upset your gluten-intolerant stomach. The best part? They taste just as good! Rally up the troops and dig into a variety of mouthwatering share plates including beef Tartare with pickled daikon, lotus root, cured egg yolk and horseradish, Thai fried squid, sticky eggplant and Mongolian beef. If you haven’t stuffed yourself silly with the small plates (we wouldn’t blame you), get ready for a feast of dumplings, salads and noodle dishes. These gluten-free plates are anything but boring, and we’re obsessed.

1 Silas Street, East Fremantle

Duende

Duende is Perth’s first ever Spanish tapas bar, and it’s one of the best. So, it’s great news to know that almost everything on the menu is naturally gluten-free. From crispy patatas bravas to succulent grilled meats and fresh seafood, Duende offers a mouthwatering selection of dishes that don’t compromise on flavour. Their carefully curated menu ensures that gluten-free diners can indulge in authentic Spanish flavors with ease. Pair your meal with a glass of Spanish wine or a refreshing sangria for the full experience.

662 Newcastle Street, Leederville

Double Rainbow

Buzzing with vibrant energy and atmosphere, The Rechabite’s ground-floor restaurant, Double Rainbow, delights with a menu of high-quality Korean fusion eats, with over 90% of the menu being naturally gluten-free!

Let the chefs choose your gluten-free feast with incredible set menus, or order a la carte and choose from wok-tossed edamame, oysters, roasted pork cutlet and BBQ glazed tofu with caramelised clay pot rice. Plus, there are plenty of vegan options, so this is a great spot to go with a group that has numerous dietary requirements!

This is the perfect spot to grab dinner or to linger over delicious cocktails, mouthwatering food and catch-ups with friends. The sprawling venue features a funky rooftop space, so head up after dinner to continue the fun. 

 224 William Street, Perth  

Canteen Pizza

Sometimes, the simple things in life are in fact the best, and what could be more enticing than outdoor seating made for sunset sips with a side of delicious gluten-free pizza?! Canteen Pizza is home to the best gluten-free pizza base in Perth—though it is worth it isn’t coeliac-friendly due to potential cross-contamination. 

Featuring fresh ingredients, choose from a traditional Margherita or Capricciosa, or go for something different like the focaccia Estiva with zucchini, anchovies and pine nuts. The menu also serves antipasti, share plates, fish, delicious sides, porchetta and sweet treats. 

32 Ardross Street, Applecross

La Cabana

An aromatic cinnamon-infused Negroni, zesty Tommies Margarita and oak-aged tequila crafted from agave provide all the makings of a good time. Embracing its coastal location in Fremantle and using locally caught seafood, La Cabana serves up freshly tropical ceviche and delicious gluten-free tacos starring local fish and green tofu ‘chorizo’ with refried black bean and pickled onion.

There are gluten-free options like chargrilled corn and roasted cauliflower to share that almost sound healthy enough to warrant a treat like the drunken banana brownie with hazelnut liquor.

400 South Terrace, South Fremantle

Long Chim

Finding Long Chim in the basement of the restored and magnificent State Buildings is a journey. With this industrial chic eatery so discreet, you could almost imagine you’ve wandered in off the streets of Bangkok.

The Thai menu of complex flavours never fails to initiate conversations about the spicy components and far-flung destinations, with most of the menu being naturally gluten-free.

Sample the set Maa Long Chim Menu, where the difficult decisions are made for you… until you have to choose from the Thai-inspired cocktail menu, that is!

State Building, corner of Barrack Street and St Georges Terrace, Perth

Vin Populi

Something about this gorgeous, effortlessly cool Italian wine bar has us feeling like we could linger here for hours. With the most refreshing cocktails (the Limoncello spritz is to-die-for), crave-worthy antipasti and a beautiful, breezy atmosphere, it’s easy to see why Vin Populi has fast become a Fremantle hotspot.

The option for gluten-free pasta is a huge win, the menu is banging and the wine list is incredible. 

9-13 High Street, Fremantle

La Cholita 

Situated on the corner of William and Aberdeen streets in Northbridge, La Cholita is a spicy spot for a bite before a night out or a lengthier sojourn through 100+ tequilas (no, we’re not joking).

Baja fish tacos, scallop ceviche tostadas, spiced pork belly with pomegranate and Mexican rice are a few of our favourite gluten-free bites. Secure a spot in the front bar perfect for people watching over chilli-infused Margaritas and Mole Old Fashioneds.

279 William Street, Northbridge

Lotus

Lotus has got to be one of Perth’s most beautiful restaurants. The delicious Asian fusion menu celebrates flavours from Thailand, Malaysia, India, Vietnam and China with an almost entirely gluten-free menu!

Daytime dining is filled with bright, natural light and dining at night features sparkling chandelier lights from the towering ceilings. The elevated menu is designed to be shared and savoured with your favourite people, so book a table and devour plates of wok-tossed rice noodle rolls, Malay fried popcorn chicken and a fresh mango and papaya salad.

521 Beaufort Street, Highgate 

Angel Falls Grill

Bringing the flavours of South America to Perth, Angel Falls Grill is a Venezuelan steakhouse with a 100% gluten-free menu! Celebrating friends and food, perfectly cooked cuts and smokey and spicey flavour profiles, a feast awaits at this lively restaurant.

Kick things off with crispy corn empanadas with shredded beef and calamari, before moving onto the generous mains. With hickory-smoked and chargrilled steaks, slow-cooked pulled pork and deep-fried, gluten-free bread, you won’t leave hungry. And, if you can’t decide, order the menu platter for two and try a little bit of everything!

Shafto Lane, 872-884 Hay Street, Perth

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Writer

Kelly Mills

28 July 2024

A Melbourne native, Kelly has spent the past two years getting well acquainted with her new home in Adelaide—one great glass of wine and even better meal at a time. As Sitchu’s Adelaide Editor, she’s your go-to for the city’s best eats, must-attend events, and hidden gems beyond the CBD. When she’s not rounding up the best of SA, she’s likely at Pilates, exploring a new winery (for research purposes, of course), reading on her Kindle, or out on a long walk with a millennial podcast in her ears.