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Diners' Choice: Gluten-free-friendly restaurants in Inner City East

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Updated November 05, 2026

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Inner City East? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


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Ripponlea Food and Wine
4.8
4.8 (294)
$41 to $100
Mediterranean
Ripponlea
About the restaurant
Welcome to Ripponlea Food & Wine, a local modern European restaurant in the heart of Ripponlea village. Creating signature flavours & personalised service is our passion and we’re all about comfort, style & a little bit fancy without the fuss.
Top review
Bethany
Dined 1 day ago
We had such a wonderful night for our part of 6, from classic cocktails, quality food and the best sticky date pudding - we felt very looked after by our waitress. It was quite noisy at the start of the night but by mains and dessert it was a lot more peaceful. Highly recommend!
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$69 Express Lunch
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$35 STEAK Thursdays
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$35 Bottomless bubbles add on (lunch bookings)
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Ember On Toorak
4.8
4.8 (34)
$41 to $100
Modern Australian
Toorak
About the restaurant
At Ember, fire is more than a cooking technique — it's the soul of the kitchen. Premium Australian ingredients are prepared with restraint and care, allowing natural flavour, texture, and provenance to shine.

◆Flame-grilled cuts with depth and integrity
◆Slow-cooked dishes designed for the table
◆House-made pasta prepared daily
◆Seasonal produce, thoughtfully sourced
Top review
Barry
Dined 6 days ago
It was absolutely perfect, Service impeccable, dishes outstanding. Thank you.
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EMBER ULTIMATE DINING EXPERIENCE
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EXPLORE EMBER EXPERIENCE
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Motor
4.7
4.7 (52)
$41 to $100
Wine Bar
Hawthorn
About the restaurant
The former Hawthorn Motor Garage was built in 1912. What was
essentially once a long, narrow, brick shed has been transformed into a
wood-fired, wine-fuelled bistro. This is Motor, a neighbourhood wine bar/bistro
that can suit any occasion. Whether you are in an intimate booth, private dining
room or perched at the bar, we have the ability to suit any occasion. We use the
timeless wisdom of wood fire cooking to celebrate local and seasonal ingredients
that pair well with wine – a diverse list where our focus is not so much about
a certain ethos as such, we prefer lasting style to take precedence.
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James
Dined on Oct 29, 2026
Considered to be my best local dining experience on Glenferrie.
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Feed Me
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Fuel & Go
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Beef & Burgundy
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Rococo Hawthorn
4.6
4.6 (1323)
$40 and under
Italian
Hawthorn
About the restaurant
Rococo provides the freshest of ingredients, delivering guests high quality foods with many options available from such a large menu. The la carte menu is offered throughout the whole week and a lunch special from Monday to Friday. Consisting of, Italian traditional dishes that make this restaurant a haven for delicious classics. Located only moments away from Glenferrie Road’s shopping district, the classy suburb of Hawthorn is well suited to Rococo. Understandably from the packed crowds, they cater for a variety of individuals and even large quantities of guests. Rococo has generous spaces both indoor with candle lit lights for that friendly setting and outdoors for those lovely summer nights. Rococo is accessible by transport such as the number 16 tram, and parking on Glenferrie road and other side street options in the area. If it’s a business meeting with colleagues or a last minute catch up with some friends, Rococo is the perfect choice.
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Vicki
Dined on Oct 19, 2026
Beautiful food & drinks Staff pleasant & engaging
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Onda Bar & Eatery | Richmond
4.6
4.6 (85)
$41 to $100
Latin American
Richmond
About the restaurant
ONDA Bar & Eatery | Richmond

Sitting on Bridge Road in Richmond, ONDA is a modern Latin restaurant and cocktail bar, and the only 100% coeliac-certified venue in the area. Every single dish on the menu is gluten-free. Not a separate section, not a modified version. All of it.

The food is built for sharing. Small plates, big flavours, and a Feed Me menu that lets the kitchen think for you. The cocktails are the kind you order a second one of before you've finished the first. And the room has that rare energy where it feels buzzy and fun without making you raise your voice to have a conversation.
It works for all of it, date nights, group dinners, birthdays, or just a Tuesday that deserves better than staying home.
Bottomless Brunch runs weekly. Private events and functions are welcome.

Book a table now! You'll already be planning your next visit by the time dessert arrives.
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Kaye
Dined on Oct 25, 2026
The food was excellent as always and everything is Gluten Free. The service was excellent and they were very attentive. Can highly recommend Onda Bar & Eatery on Bridge Road, Richmond
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FEED ME $59pp
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Bottomless Brunch
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Corner Hotel
4.6
4.6 (438)
$40 and under
Pub
Richmond
About the restaurant
The beloved Corner Hotel is a cultural institution in the heart of Melbourne for lovers of all things music, sport and food.

Only a short walk to Melbourne’s Olympic Park sporting precinct and regularly screening a variety of sporting blockbusters, the venue is also the perfect place to grab a pre or post-match bite.

Choose from the extensive contemporary pub menu and situate yourself amongst the vibrant greenery of the newly renovated rooftop bar whilst sipping on a drink from the impressive cocktail list. The front bar also makes for a great late night destination, with resident DJs keeping the party going until the early hours of the morning whilst spinning a range of rock and dancefloor classics. A perfect place for any beer loving pub goer, the front bar also features a selection of exclusively stocked craft beers and locally brewed drops.
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Lesley
Dined on Oct 22, 2026
Another excellent long lunch with friends. Two had the special of the day ‘ Masaman curry at only $20, 1 had fish n chips & I had Barramundi at 37 which was served with roasted potatoes & an eggplant & o live accompaniment- cooked perfectly & restaurant quality . All dishes were enjoyed and spoken of highly. The bar service was friendly at every round and one lady bartender offered to carry my round for me which she did. It was warm day for Melbourne in October so we chose a green velvet booth table inside in the aircon. Loved it!
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$25 Parma Night — Wednesday
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$28 Roast — Sunday
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Sher Singh East Melbourne
4.5
4.5 (52)
$41 to $100
Indian
East Melbourne
About the restaurant
Our Philosophy
Sher Singh is more than just a restaurant, it's a celebration of Indian culture and cuisine. we emphasises Indian historical cuisine and provides traditional North Indian delights by deriving influence from ancient Indian cooking methods and spice combination.
Our Cuisine
The taste and flavours of the north Indian dishes are influenced by the Mughal dynasty that ruled India for three centuries. Food was rich and cooked with aromatic spices, nuts, and dried fruits that time in India's history. Our cuisine preparation is time consuming and intricate, given the numbers of flavourful sauces and butter based curries, almost as if it was designed to make people want more food.
Our Atmosphere
At Sher singh, we believe that dining out should be a memorable experience. That's why we have created a warm and inviting atmosphere that celebrates the beauty of Indian culture. From the decor to the music, every element of our restaurant has been carefully curated.
Top review
Leo
Dined 7 days ago
Great staff, fabulous food. Highly reccomend - great to get to from the Pullman hotel
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Pastarami
4.2
4.2 (91)
$40 and under
Italian
Richmond
About the restaurant
Pastarami Richmond is a modern Italian restaurant and wine bar in Richmond, serving house-made pasta, Roman-style pizza, seasonal share plates and classic Italian-inspired drinks. Perfect for date nights, group celebrations, long lunches and weekend brunch, with warm service at the heart of every experience.
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Jacquie
Dined on Oct 21, 2026
Freindly staff, delicious food and good value. Only concern was it was very noisy - hearing our table conversation sometimes hard.
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Lunch Special - 3 courses $32pp
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Gnocchi & Tiramisu Tuesdays $45pp
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Lasagna Thursdays $30pp
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Baby Pizza
4.2
4.2 (28)
$41 to $100
Italian
Richmond
About the restaurant
Baby Pizza is your neighbourhood Italian on Church Street, Richmond, where wood-fired pizzas, handmade pasta, seasonal plates and cocktails are made for sharing. Inspired by the spirit of a classic Italian trattoria but with the volume turned up, Baby is warm, lively and built for long lunches, date nights, family dinners and alfresco aperitivo moments.

Recognised by Broadsheet as home to one of Melbourne's best pizzas, Baby is all about generous food, relaxed hospitality and creating the kind of place you'll want to come back to again and again. Pull up a chair inside or settle into the terrace with a spritz in hand – we'll take care of the rest.

Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined 7 days ago
Incredible experience, waitress was INCREDIBLE and added to overall experience. We sat at the bar. Went with $89 feed me x2, and were wowed by the flavour and appearance of every course. Baby is one of my fav 3x Melbourne restaurants and definitely keeps its place after lastnights experience.
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Free-Flowing Festa
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Banchetto
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South of the Wall
4.1
4.1 (136)
$40 and under
Mexican
Richmond
About the restaurant
Richmond’s Fiesta Headquarters Since 2017 – Bold Flavours, Big Vibes, No Siesta!

After spicing up Richmond since 2017, South of the Wall is still serving up bold Mexican street eats and good times daily! From sizzling tacos and loaded burritos to cheesy nachos and every kind of margarita, every visit’s a flavour-packed party.

Behind the bar, we’re pouring handcrafted cocktails, crisp tap beers, and a premium selection of tequila and mezcal — perfect for any occasion. Our undercover courtyard with heaters offers a laid-back, all-weather space that’s ideal for big groups and small gatherings alike.

Hot Deals, Spicy Steals:
🌮 $5 Tacos + $15 Classic Marg every Taco Tuesday
🍽️ $20 Lunch Specials (Wed–Fri, 12–3PM) - Nachos with Added Protein or Burrito of your Choice or 2 x Tacos + Fries + Agua Fresca (Drink)
🔥 $49 Feed Me menu – the ultimate flavour tour
🍹 $75 Boozy Brunch – 2hrs of bottomless drinks + dishes every weekend

If you want to book for functions, we got you covered too!
Top review
John
Dined on Oct 14, 2026
Great service and excellent food, with dishes not found at many Mexican places.
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BOOZY BRUNCH (BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH)
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