Gluten Shmooten » North http://glutenshmooten.com.au Gluten Free Restaurant Reviews for Melbourne, Australia Sun, 25 Jul 2010 11:08:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 The Age’s Melbourne Gluten Free List http://glutenshmooten.com.au/the-ages-melbourne-gluten-free-list/ http://glutenshmooten.com.au/the-ages-melbourne-gluten-free-list/#comments Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:40:41 +0000 glutenshmooten http://glutenshmooten.com.au/?p=1246 The Age recently published a list of gluten free eateries in Melbourne – click here to see the article…below I’ve listed their list but expanded on it a little for the places I’ve tried. Those I haven’t tried are on my list now!

Have you tried any of the below places? What did you think? Leave a comment, and if you’re interested in submitting a guest review just email me at info@glutenshmooten.com.au

Contemporary:
The Firehouse, Ringwood
Website: http://www.thefirehouse.net.au

This place looks really interesting

Italian:
Fifteen, CBD
Website: http://www.fifteenmelbourne.com.au

I’ve been to Fifteen years ago and loved loved loved it. I really want to go back and this time pay more attention so I can write up a post on it

Mezzo Bar & Grill, CBD
Website: http://www.mezzobar.com.au

Never tried Mezzo but it looks beautiful

Mexican:
Mamasita, CBD
Website: http://www.mamasita.com.au

This has been on my list for a while now but I get scared off because they don’t take bookings for under 8 people! I’m waiting for the hype to die down a bit before heading out to this one

Asian:
Penang Affair, Fitzroy
Love this place – check out my review here

Jade Village, Mitcham
Heard of this place but I’m unlikely to ever be around this side of town

Gedera, Caulfield
17 Derby Rd
I know of this place but didn’t realise they do GF – they do Sri Lankan food – yum!

French:
Le Triskel, CBD
32 Hardware Lane

A French creperie I will have to try! Love crepes!

Pizza:
Pizza Piazza, Windsor
One of the gluten free institutions in Melbourne – check out my review here

Pizza Farro, Thornbury
Website: http://www.pizzafarro.com.au
Haven’t tried this place yet but have heard great things

Mr Wolf, St Kilda
Website: http://www.mrwolf.com.au
Heard good things about this one too

Cafes:
Sacs, Northcote
Another gluten free institution but haven’t been here yet

Fox in the Box, Brighton
Website: http://www.foxinthebox.com.au

Looks like a cute place

Richmond Hill Cafe and Larder
Website: http://www.rhcl.com.au

I’ve been here years ago – nice little casual cafe to do breakfast, brunch or lunch

Cafe Eden, Canterbury
Website: http://www.cafeeden.com.au

Not tried this place yet, looks like a nice casual cafe

Olmecs, Richmond

Liked this place – check out my review here

How top restaurants have honed their menus

Abla’s: Caters for the gluten-intolerant on request.

Bacash: Includes gluten-free dishes on menu and functions.

Bistro Guillaume: Can modify every dish.

Botanical: Trains staff to advise patrons.

Canvas: Uses symbols to identify dishes that are gluten-free.

Cecconi’s Cantina: Plans menu; stocks gluten-free bread.

David’s: Will make stir-fries without gluten.

Esposito: Modifies dishes to dietary needs.

Gingerboy: Designs menu with gluten and lactose intolerances in mind.

Grossi Florentino: Makes its own gluten-free pasta, offers gluten-free rolls.

Jacques Reymond: Menu largely free of gluten, caters to special needs.

The Italian: Offers bought-in, gluten-free pasta dish on request.

Longrain: Waiters carry lists of dishes without gluten.

MoVida: Separate menu for gluten and dairy-intolerant.

The Press Club: Separate dietary training and tasting for staff.

I haven’t had the pleasure of trying any of the above restaurants except for MoVida (which was beautiful) – I think I need to celebrate more “special” occasions and try a few of these restaurants!



]]> http://glutenshmooten.com.au/the-ages-melbourne-gluten-free-list/feed/ 2 Pizza Meine Liebe, Northcote http://glutenshmooten.com.au/pizza-meine-liebe-northcote/ http://glutenshmooten.com.au/pizza-meine-liebe-northcote/#comments Sun, 11 Apr 2010 11:54:54 +0000 glutenshmooten http://glutenshmooten.com.au/?p=1054 Pizza Meine Liebe…German pizza? It’s just a German name that means “pizza my love”, the actual pizzas are very modern Italian. Located on High St in Northcote in a converted old house, this is a casual place to have a nice dinner with friends, they also do take away. Out the back there is a beautiful courtyard garden area with a few tables, if you’re going for dinner on a nice summer’s night make sure you try and book a table outside. My favourite pizza is the “smashing pumpkin” – tomato, mozzarella, pumpkin, goats cheese and black olives, but there are much more exotic varieties to choose from. I’d suggest checking with the waiters which toppings are gluten free when you are there, and I’d steer clear of anything with salami or chorizo.

The entire menu is pretty much pizza, with some salads also available. They do gluten free pizza bases on Thursdays for a few dollars extra, if you’re going on other days make sure you call in advance to see if they can do gluten free.

They don’t really have a website but their menu can be found here.

231 High St, Northcote

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]]> http://glutenshmooten.com.au/pizza-meine-liebe-northcote/feed/ 2 Gelatissimo, Carlton http://glutenshmooten.com.au/gelatissimo-carlton/ http://glutenshmooten.com.au/gelatissimo-carlton/#comments Sun, 31 Jan 2010 07:04:27 +0000 glutenshmooten http://glutenshmooten.com.au/?p=839 What better place to review on an almost 40 degree Melbourne day than a gelateria? Gelatissimo is in Lygon St, Carlton (currently their only location in Victoria, hopefully more will be popping up soon though) near the corner of Grattan St. The best part? Half of their flavours (all the sorbets) are gluten free, including my personal favourite, Blood Orange….yummmm. Other sorbet flavours include Green Tea, Mango, Passionfruit, Guava, Lime and lots more.

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]]> http://glutenshmooten.com.au/gelatissimo-carlton/feed/ 3 Boost Juice http://glutenshmooten.com.au/boost-juice/ http://glutenshmooten.com.au/boost-juice/#comments Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:18:34 +0000 glutenshmooten http://glutenshmooten.com.au/?p=779 OK everyone knows Boost Juice, if you don’t you need to get out more! For anyone not sure of what they can / can’t have they have detailed allergy information for all of their juices, smoothies and soups, including what is / is not gluten free. You can pick up a booklet in store or click here to download from their website.

My personal favourite is the Strawberry Squeeze smoothie :)



]]> http://glutenshmooten.com.au/boost-juice/feed/ 1 Crown Pizza, Reservoir http://glutenshmooten.com.au/crown-pizza-reservoir/ http://glutenshmooten.com.au/crown-pizza-reservoir/#comments Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:22:45 +0000 glutenshmooten http://glutenshmooten.com.au/?p=499 Crown Pizza is one of the original gluten free pizza places in Melbourne. You can select pretty much any pizza from their standard and gourmet pizza range (minus anything with ham, salami or BBQ sauce), just ask for it to be gluten free. Gluten free pizzas can only be made in a medium size and are an additional $4.50. Staff are very knowledgable, service is fast and friendly and the pizzas taste great…what more do you need? Click here for more information.

PS: there is also a Crown Pizza in Camberwell (which I thought was affiliated with Crown Pizza in Reservoir but turns out they’re not the same company!) who are also really good – 1357 Toorak Rd, Camberwell

Have a look at the Gluten Free Pizza page for more gluten free pizza places. Like the Fish & Chips page this list is ever growing so make sure you let me know if you have anything to add!

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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]]> http://glutenshmooten.com.au/crown-pizza-reservoir/feed/ 4 Grill’d http://glutenshmooten.com.au/grilld/ http://glutenshmooten.com.au/grilld/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:53:09 +0000 glutenshmooten http://glutenshmooten.com.au/?p=356 If you have not tried Grill’d burgers yet you’re missing out…they are freshly made healthy burgers – a great alternative to fast food burgers, the chips are also nice and chunky. I have not yet tried a huge variety of burgers, every time I seem to choose the same burger because I love it so much – the Mustard & Pickled burger! And they now have gluten free buns!

Grill’d has a lot of locations around Melbourne, for a full list check out their website, www.grilld.com.au

The following Grill’d menu items ARE GLUTEN FREE* when prepared with Gluten Free* bun or NO bun (*although they may contain traces of Gluten due to cross contamination risk as all buns go through same toaster):

BEEF BURGERS
Simply Grill’d
Crispy Bacon & Cheese
Mighty Melbourne / Big QLDer / Almighty
Summer Sunset
Mustard & Pickled!
Hot Mama

CHICKEN BURGERS
Simon Says
Tuscan Delight
Grill’d Bird & Brie
Caesar’s Palace

LAMB BURGERS
Moroccan Lamb
Baa Baa’ Burger

VEGGIE BURGERS
Field of Dreams

SNACK / KID’S BURGERS
Mini Moo
Chicken Licken
Mini Me Pack

CHIPS AND DIPS
Chips
Herbed Mayo
Tomato Relish

SALADS
Mediterranean Salad with Lamb Skewers

Gluten IS PRESENT in the following menu items:
Kung Fu Fighter – Gluten in Satay Sauce
Sweet Chilli Chicken – Gluten in Sweet Chilli Mayonnaise
The Zen Hen – Gluten in Satay Sauce
Garden Goodness – Gluten in Vegetable Pattie
Bombay Bliss – Gluten in Vegetable Pattie
Sweet Chilli chip dip – Gluten in Sweet Chilli Mayonnaise
Chicken Caesar Salad – Gluten in Croutons
Pumpkin Cous Cous Salad with Lamb Skewers – Gluten in Cous Cous

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

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]]> http://glutenshmooten.com.au/grilld/feed/ 6 Sumo Salad http://glutenshmooten.com.au/sumo-salad/ http://glutenshmooten.com.au/sumo-salad/#comments Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:21:49 +0000 glutenshmooten http://glutenshmooten.com.au/?p=186 Fast food doesn’t have to be unhealthy – this is one place that proves this. Sumo Salad has a great range of surprisingly filling salads and soups many of which are gluten free. They have several locations around Melbourne, for more details see www.sumosalad.com

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars



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