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Melbourne · Richmond + Fitzroy

Best Gluten Free Restaurant in Melbourne

Welcome to Onda, where vibrant Latin American flavours meet Melbourne’s love of bold, inclusive dining. Onda is Melbourne’s only fully Coeliac Australia-accredited Latin American restaurant, where every dish on the menu is 100% gluten free.

Welcome to Onda

Melbourne's Most Loved Gluten Free Restaurant

Onda is a Coeliac Australia-accredited, top-rated gluten-free restaurant in Melbourne, giving coeliacs and gluten-intolerant diners a place to eat out freely, confidently, and deliciously. With a devoted following across Melbourne’s gluten-free community, Onda is the restaurant that proves safe dining doesn’t mean settling. Every dish, every time, 100% gluten free and full of Latin soul.

Ambience & Vibe

The Onda Bar & Eatery experience.

Onda’s dining room is a beautifully designed corner space on Richmond & Fitzroy, where mint green walls, monstera murals, flamingo pink accents, and vintage leadlight windows set the scene for Melbourne’s most vibrant gluten-free dining experience.

From the moment you walk in, Onda feels like a celebration. The iconic blue suede curved booth, the Latin-inspired cocktail list, and the buzzing energy of a full dining room all come together to create something genuinely special. Whether it’s a relaxed long lunch, a lively date night, or a group gathering, the atmosphere at Onda makes every visit memorable, before the food even arrives.

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Why Onda is Melbourne's Favourite Gluten Free Restaurant

What sets Onda apart isn’t just our accreditation; it’s the complete dining experience we create for every guest who walks through our doors.

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100% Gluten Free, Every Dish

Everything on our menu is gluten free, no exceptions, no compromises, and no cross-contamination concerns. Coeliacs can finally dine out with complete confidence.

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Coeliac Australia Accredited

Our kitchen practices, ingredients, and preparation methods have been independently verified by Coeliac Australia, ensuring your meal is genuinely safe.
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Inclusive for Everyone

Our menu can be tailored to be onion- and garlic-free and suitable for vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian diners, making Onda the perfect choice for groups with mixed dietary needs.

Loved by Melbourne

Moments Shared by Our Diners

Onda is Melbourne’s most trusted gluten free restaurant, with a community that comes back not just for the food, but for the freedom.
Tonight, you eat

Book a table. Order anything. Enjoy everything.

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Trusted by the Coeliac Community

Onda is Melbourne’s most trusted gluten-free restaurant, officially accredited by Coeliac Australia, operating a completely gluten-free kitchen so that every coeliac guest can eat freely, safely, and without a single worry.

There are no gluten-containing ingredients in our kitchen. No cross-contamination risks. No awkward conversations with waitstaff about what’s “safe.” At Onda, the answer is simple, everything is. From our share plates and mains to our cocktails and desserts, our entire menu is certified gluten free. For Melbourne’s coeliac community, Onda isn’t just a restaurant. It’s a relief, a revelation, and a regular.

Host Your Function at Onda

Onda’s private function packages are fully customisable, 100% gluten free event experiences in the heart of Richmond & Fitzroy, perfect for birthdays, hens nights, corporate events, and everything in between.

From cocktail canapés to full chef’s banquets, every detail is handled so you and your guests can celebrate without a single dietary worry. Contact us to start planning.

Roots that stay with you

Experience the dishes that tell our tale

Find us

Conveniently located in Richmond & Fitzroy.

Find us at 280 Bridge Road, Richmond, and our Fitzroy location, both in Melbourne’s most beloved dining precincts, less than 4 km from the CBD.

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280 Bridge Road, Richmond

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Fitzroy

312 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Everything you’ve ever wanted to ask a restaurant — and never been able to. Because at Onda, the answer is almost always: yes.

Yes. Onda is a 100% gluten free restaurant, accredited by Coeliac Australia. Every single item on our menu is gluten free, with no risk of cross-contamination from gluten-containing ingredients.

Absolutely. Onda holds official Coeliac Australia accreditation, meaning our kitchen, ingredients, and preparation methods meet the highest standards for safe gluten-free dining in Melbourne.

Onda serves vibrant Latin American cuisine with a fresh, creative twist on traditional dishes, using locally sourced ingredients in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Yes. Our menu can be adapted to suit vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, onion-free and garlic-free requirements. Please speak with our friendly team when booking or on arrival.

Absolutely. We host birthdays, hens nights, corporate functions and anniversary dinners. All function packages are 100% gluten free and fully customisable.

Yes — Onda is one of Melbourne’s safest dining options for coeliacs, with full Coeliac Australia accreditation and a kitchen that uses no gluten-containing ingredients.

Absolutely. With a menu that caters to diverse tastes and dietary needs, Onda welcomes families, couples, friends, and solo diners alike.

Onda’s kitchen is 100% gluten free, removing the main FODMAP source. Several dishes are made onion- and garlic-free. Tell our team at booking and we’ll match dishes to your triggers.

Yes, ONDA offers halal options for guests looking for halal-friendly dining choices. If you have specific dietary requirements or questions about our halal options, please feel free to ask our team when ordering.

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