FOOD FOR EVERYONE
Inclusive Dining in Melbourne | Gluten Free | Vegan | Halal | Dairy Free | Vegetarian | Slow Food
Food for everyone is not a tagline. It is the reason we exist.
Why Every Seat at Our Table Is Equal
Food has always been about connection, and we believe everyone deserves to share in that experience. But for millions of Australians managing dietary requirements, eating out has often meant settling for less, a smaller menu, an awkward conversation with the waiter, or simply going without.
At Shop225, we built our entire kitchen around one belief: a great meal should be available to everyone, regardless of dietary need, faith, or choice. No compromises, no lesser options, no second-tier plates.
1st pizza restaurant in Australia
accredited by Coeliac Australia
Coeliac Safe — Australia's First Accredited Pizza Restaurant
Shop225 is the first pizza restaurant in Australia accredited by Coeliac Australia, verified through dedicated preparation areas, strict cross-contamination protocols, certified ingredient sourcing, and ongoing staff training. We were featured on the first episode of Simply Gluten Free on SBS in recognition of this commitment.
As a coeliac safe restaurant in Melbourne, we are the kind of place where gluten free pizza in Melbourne is done properly. If you are after allergen friendly dining in Pascoe Vale or a genuinely coeliac friendly restaurant, you will feel right at home here.
Vegan — A History, Not a Trend
Long before plant-based eating went mainstream, Shop225 was perfecting vegan Italian food. Our vegan menu is built from scratch, with hand-stretched bases, slow-cooked sauces, and toppings that stand on their own merit. Food a non-vegan would genuinely order by choice.
And now it's officially recognised. Shop225 is Australia's first vegan accredited pizzeria, certified by Vegan Australia, the country's leading vegan certification body. Every ingredient, every process, every supplier has been reviewed against strict national standards. Not self-certified. Independently verified.
From vegan pizza in Melbourne to dairy free pizza and full plant-based dining, our vegan Italian food in Pascoe Vale is a menu worth coming back to.
Halal — Inclusion Is Hospitality
For a significant part of Melbourne's community, halal certification is a requirement of faith, not a preference. Our halal certified ingredients are carefully sourced and verified so Muslim guests can dine with full confidence, no need to ask, check, or worry.
Shop225 is proud to be a trusted name for halal Italian food in Pascoe Vale and
halal pizza in Melbourne. A halal certified restaurant in Melbourne where every guest is genuinely welcome.
Made Here. By Hand. Every Day.
Almost nothing in our kitchen comes out of a packet. This is what inclusion looks like when you refuse to compromise on craft.
72 hours — every dough is rested for three full days before it meets the oven
11 of 13 — pizzas on our menu available vegan
House-made — our vegan cheese, sauces, pasta and gnocchi are all made in-house
2 ovens — a dedicated preparation area and oven keep our gluten free pizzas coeliac-safe
Safety First. Every Time.
Coeliac Australia accredited, gluten free
Full dairy free options
Halal certified ingredients
Clearly labelled vegetarian & vegan
Transparent allergen communication
Every team member is trained in cross-contamination and allergen management. As a food allergy safe dining in Melbourne, we worry so you do not have to. From our dairy free restaurant options to our allergen friendly menu, every guest leaves feeling looked after.
Slow Food. Real Food.
First Slow Food certified pizzeria in Australia
Slow Food is an international movement with a simple demand: food should be good, clean and fair. Good for the people who eat it, clean for the planet, and fair for the producers behind it. Certification is not self-declared. It means our ingredients, our methods and our suppliers have been reviewed against the movement's standards, and Shop225 is proud to be the first pizzeria in Australia to earn it.
That commitment starts with what we bring into the kitchen. Our dough is made with 100% Australian flour from the Golden Triangle. We have full traceability of each bag that comes into our premises; we know who produces it and what field it was produced in. The farmers do not use any GMOs, chemicals, or pesticides; instead, they regenerate the soil, changing the crops in a 7-year cycle. Our tomatoes, cheeses, and cured meats come from producers we know by name, selected for quality and story, not convenience.
Honest cooking takes time. We think you can taste the difference.
Beyond Our Four Walls
Inclusion doesn't stop at the table. In partnership with chef Andrea Brunetti, Shop225 joined Pizza for a Good Cause, a mental health awareness event supporting Lifeline, because community means showing up for people, not just feeding them. Read the story here (pointing to Broadsheet), but we have not forgotten our start; we are always happy to support our community when schools ask us to participate, etc.
From our neighbourhood in Pascoe Vale to Parliament House in Canberra, we believe great food builds community, and community is what we're really in the business of.
We do so many school fundraisers. On 12/09, we will support our local soccer team, Pascove Vale FC, by going there and making pizza at their presentation event
What Our Guests Say
I am celiac, and this is definitely one of the best gluten free pizza bases I’ve tried! It’s not too gummy/sticky and the crust is very bouncy and fluffy. I loved it! The normal pizzas looked amazing as well. Definitely worth a try if you are celiac / gluten free.
Sofia Rose
What a joy to discover that Australia’s #1 voted pizza (and the 28th worldwide) is also Coeliac Australia accredited. The GF pizza base is DIVINE, and there are tons of vegetarian, vegan and halal options. It may be a 30-40 minute tram ride out of Melbourne CBD, but it’s conveniently located right outside a tram stop and well worth the journey. Make sure to book so you don’t miss out.
Kate Larsen Keys
Amazing pizza! Very authentic Italian with halal options is hard to find, the server recommended the Wagyu Bresaola which was superb. Will definitely be back!
Farman Sehgal
As Seen & Celebrated
50TOP Pizza: 28th Best Pizza in the World
SBS: Simply Gluten Free
Channel 9: Postcards
Parliament House, Canberra
Chef di Pizza Stellato: Two Stars
Come Experience Food for Everyone
Whatever your dietary need, faith, or choice, everyone at your table gets something genuinely delicious. No compromises.