Best Gluten-Free Pizza in Melbourne
Where traditional Italian food is made with your dietary restrictions in mind.
AUSTRALIA’S BEST GLUTEN-FREE PIZZA
SAFE & DELICIOUS
Best Gluten-Free Neapolitan Pizza in Melbourne, Accredited by Coeliac Australia
Finding genuinely safe gluten-free food at a restaurant is harder than it should be. Most venues offer a gluten-free base as an afterthought, with little thought given to how that base is prepared or what it shares a surface with. Shop225 was built on a completely different principle.
We are Australia's first pizza restaurant to receive accreditation from Coeliac Australia. This distinction sets us apart from every other venue in the city claiming to offer gluten-free options. That accreditation is not a badge we display for marketing purposes. It is the result of strict kitchen protocols, dedicated preparation areas, and a genuine commitment to making sure every coeliac or gluten-intolerant diner can eat with complete confidence. No cross-contamination. No guesswork. Just the best gluten-free pizza in Melbourne, made properly.
Our gluten-free pizza dough is handmade in-house, crafted from scratch to deliver the texture and flavour you would expect from authentic Italian pizza. It is not a pre-made base ordered from a supplier. It is made the same way as our regular dough: with care, quality ingredients, and respect for the craft.
What Makes Shop225 the Right Choice for Gluten-Free Dining
Many restaurants say they cater to gluten-free diners. Fewer can back that up with independent certification. Here is what makes Shop225 different:
Coeliac Australia Accredited: The only pizza restaurant in Australia to have earned this accreditation when we first received it. Coeliac Australia's assessment process is thorough, covering ingredient sourcing, kitchen separation, staff training, and cross-contamination risk at every stage of preparation.
Zero Cross-Contamination: Dedicated preparation areas ensure gluten-free dishes are never at risk from shared surfaces, utensils, or equipment used for regular dough. This is the standard that Coeliac Australia certifies, and the one we maintain for every service.
Handmade Gluten Free Dough: Made in-house to achieve the texture and flavour that a pre-made base cannot. Crisp on the outside, soft inside, and genuinely satisfying.
Gluten-Free Pasta and Gnocchi: The gluten-free commitment extends well beyond pizza. Our house-made pasta and gnocchi are prepared with the same in-house approach, giving gluten-free diners the full Italian dining experience rather than a limited menu.
Delivery Across Melbourne: Can't make it in? Order online for fresh, safe gluten free Italian food delivered to your door. You can also check our reviews on our Find Me Gluten Free page to see what other coeliac and gluten free diners say about the experience.
Awards and Recognition for Gluten Free Excellence
Shop225's gluten-free credentials have been recognised well beyond our own kitchen. We hold the Gluten Free Ambassador Award, awarded in recognition of our pioneering work in bringing properly certified gluten-free pizza to Melbourne and Australia. Italian flour specialist Petra Flour published a dedicated feature naming Shop225 as the first pizza restaurant in Australia to receive Coeliac Australia accreditation. SBS documented our approach in their Simply Gluten Free documentary, exploring how a neighbourhood pizzeria in Pascoe Vale South became a national reference point for safe and delicious gluten-free Italian dining.
Those recognitions sit alongside our broader awards history: named best pizza in Melbourne and best pizza in Australia by the 50Top Pizza Guide, ranked 28th best pizza in the world, and consistently listed among Melbourne's top Italian restaurants by publications including Broadsheet, The Age, and the Herald Sun. The gluten-free programme at Shop225 is not separate from what makes us a great pizzeria. It is part of the same kitchen culture that earned those rankings.
Must-Try Gluten-Free Dishes
The gluten-free menu at Shop225 covers the full Italian spread. Some highlights worth ordering:
Margherita Pizza: Fior di Latte cheese, San Marzano tomatoes, and fresh basil. A Neapolitan classic done with the ingredients it deserves, on a handmade gluten-free base.
Zio Pino Pizza: Mushrooms, Stracciatella cheese, Grana Padano, and truffle oil. One of the most popular pizzas on the menu, available gluten-free without any compromise on flavour.
House-Made Gluten Free Gnocchi: Soft, pillowy, made in-house and served in rich Italian sauces. For anyone who has only ever had gnocchi from a packet, this is a different thing entirely.
For something sweet to finish, the gluten-free dessert options include the Salame di Cioccolato, a rich chocolate salami made without gluten; the Tiramisu, prepared with all the classic Italian flavours intact; and the Pizza Nutella, a crowd favourite that works just as well in its gluten-free form.
View the full menu to see everything available.
Dine-In, Takeaway, and Delivery
Whether you want to sit down for a proper meal or eat at home, Shop225 makes it straightforward.
The function venue has limited seating, so booking ahead is recommended, especially on weekends. For the best gluten-free pizza in Melbourne in a relaxed, Italian-inspired setting, dine-in is the way to go.
To reserve a table:
- Select "Reservations" in the top menu
- Log in via Google, email, or Facebook
- Choose your group size, preferred date, and time
- Enter your details and confirm
To order online:
- Select "Order Online" in the top menu
- Choose pick-up or delivery
- Log in and select your preferred time
- Fill your cart and check out
Everyone Eats Well at Shop225
The gluten-free programme is one part of a broader kitchen philosophy. Shop225 was founded on the idea that dietary restrictions should never mean a lesser meal. The full range of options available includes:
- Gluten Free (Coeliac Australia certified)
- Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza
- House-made pasta and gnocchi
- Vegan
- Dairy Free
- Halal
- Allergy Friendly
- Vegetarian
For diners looking to explore beyond gluten-free options, the vegan pizza in Melbourne selection at Shop225 is built with the same attention to flavour and dietary safety. Mixed groups with different dietary needs are exactly what this kitchen was designed for.
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