Top 42 Gluten-Free Spots with Outdoor Seating to Enjoy in Marlborough

Eugenia Forrest

Delicious food, great service. Plenty of gluten free and diary free options

Alaina W

Excellent cafe - felt very celiac safe. There is a sign by the till saying that they offer celiac food - the kitchen isn't completely gluten free but the staff were confidently able to tell us about the seperate prep areas and fryers. We also spoke to the owner of the cafe, who brought out our food, who confirmed that they had celiacs in their family. Also there was one counter of food on display that was dedicated gluten free, with salads and cakes. The staff on the till confirmed what hot meals were available to celiacs, and the food was good and came out hot. Very good experience overall.

Missy Green

A must stop if in Blenheim Top service, perfect coffee everytime and beautiful food with a large selection of Gluten free and vegan options.

Tom Heijs

Great coffee. Gluten free cabinet food available. Lots of parking available. Barista was happy to fill our own take away cups.

Jude Knight

As a person with awkward dietary restrictions due to coeliac disease and disablin allergies, I often end up either not eating at all because I don't feel safe, or chosing pan fried fish and a green salad without dressing while those around me are enjoying feasts. Not so at Raupo, where first the waiter and then the cooks went out of their way to understand my needs and make sure they could adapt the meal I chose to both avoid any undesireable repercussions and also to delight me. I am very grateful. Everything was delicious. The three people with me all raved about their meals, too, and I cannot praise Raupo enough.

Eileen Strock

The food and service were outstanding. The restaurant offered a great variety of options for people with coeliac disease or gluten intolerance.

Alexander Glenn

Great gluten (and dairy) free pizzas, friendly staff and nice outdoor seating! Perfect way to end a South Island excursion before jumping on the ferry

Ruben Den Bak

Had a lovely breakfast, also plenty of gluten free options.

Rachy 0001

Dangerous for Coeliacs – Zero Stars if I Could I’m absolutely appalled by my recent experience at Haven. I requested a gluten free option due to not just dietary restrictions but the consequences of my allergy. Unfortunately my dietary needs were not taken seriously. Within hours, I became very ill — something that only happens when I’ve been glutened. Either there was cross-contamination in the kitchen, or worse, they served me food that wasn't actually gluten free. In either case, it’s unforgivable. Coeliac disease is not a trend or a preference; it’s an autoimmune disorder that requires strict adherence to a gluten-free diet. One slip-up can lead to days or weeks of recovery. If you have coeliac disease or any serious gluten intolerance, I strongly advise you to avoid this place. They’re playing roulette with people’s health, and I wouldn’t trust them with mine again. Use caution, and consider dining elsewhere where food safety and dietary restrictions are respected and understood.

Sharon Miller

Great service and amazing food. Stopped on our way back to nelsom hoping to get a gluten free pie. I had one of them on my last visit and i have to say that in the 20 years that i have been GF, that this was hands down the best Gluten Free pie I have ever had. Sadly they didn't have any so had a GF banoffee slice. Tasted amazing. Hopefully they make those GF pies again in the future as its worth the drive from Nelson.

May Higgins

Pretty good gluten free toastie

Antonia Comeskey

A lovely lady on the street directed us to this gem of a coffee shop. Lots of gluten free options, great coffee and a nice quiet atmosphere. Kid friendly :)

Beryl Karena

Excellent service, menu and atmosphere! Caters well for Gluten free

T K

Lukewarm coffee, a dirty cutlery the smallest gluten free toasted sandwich I've ever seen. The bread and bacon was nice but it wasn't very big at all.

Caroline Harding

Great food, lots of gluten free options. Clean, open and airy.

Cheryl Schreier

My husband and I dined here on 14/11/2019. We had Grilled Mussells, which were amazing. I am Coeliac, so therefore gluten free. I was informed they had a separate fryer for the chips I ordered and assured me the sauce was gluten free. The staff could not have been more accommodating and considerate of my requests. The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend a stop here if you are on the way to Nelson or spending some time in this friendly town. Thank you for a enjoyable meal.

Sadie Brown

My partner and I decided to try this new restaurant for a special occasion. The online menu mentioned that they had many options for those with celiac disease. We were glad we had made a reservation because the restaurant was quite busy when we arrived. Surprisingly, our food arrived quickly and the portions were not large, but the flavors were delicious and the presentation was lovely. The raw Hapuku and Venison dishes stood out the most. The service was attentive and professional. They had a wide selection of wines, craft beers, and ciders. It was the busiest restaurant in town that night, and we hope they continue to do well even after the initial excitement wears off.

Cath Nieto

Fabulous Food! Also being coeliac, they totally understood and made sure dinner was totally gluten free 😍

Matthew Williams

Had a fantastic lunch. The setting in the garden was lovely, the food was all fantastic, including a good range of veggie and gluten free options. All the staff were very friendly and efficient. The extra glass of bubbles for it being our honeymoon was also a nice touch

Regan Crofts

We stayed here for a couple of nights for an 80th birthday celebration in the private bar. Very comfortable 2bdrm units. The staff at the tavern looked after our gluten free needs really well, we were impressed. We'd definitely stay here again. 10 star rating... Big thanks to the Woodbourne Tavern team 💕

Beryl Karena

Had their signature gluten free chicken breast stuffed with cherries and creamed cheese and wrapped in bacon with a cherry sauce - loved every morsel

Yvonne Arnold

Hannah Sadler

Good for gluten free options, mainly sweet but do savoury options too. Take away and eat in! I had a cake and a wrap both very tasty and not more expensive than other options

Martin Hearnden

Good spot for dinner on a Friday night. No issue fitting us in despite being busy. Nice meals and attentive staff. My wife has to be gluten free, no issue at all.

Terry Langmead

We had high expectations of this place based on the reviews as we both love this type of cuisine and eat it regularly in the UK. It's an odd restaurant - attached to the swimming pool area of a hotel and lacking much character. Busy though for a Thursday night so we were lucky to get a seat. None of the sakes on the tasting board really jumped out, and the waitress wasn't great at explaining them. We shared the pork gyozas, aubergine and tofu dish, spicy squid and salmon and avocado rolls. All of it tasted fine but none of it was memorable. The rolls were also made with super tough seaweed paper so it was really hard to bite through and they were too chewy. They have detailed gluten free menu though which is nice. At the end we were asked to tip which took us by surprise as our understanding in NZ is that you don't tip. We ended up paying something which I regret as the service was equally only fine.

Vanessa Karabassis

Best gluten free subway wrap I’ve had to date! The lady today 4th October at 11.30am made the wrap so well and folded to perfection! So enjoyable to eat without stuff falling everywhere

Joy Delaney

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Karin ROUSE

First time visit, very helpful and friendly staff. Catering for our gluten free diet, we ordered two pizzas they were delicious, we will definitely be back next time we are in Blenheim

Lucy Maxwell

Decent gluten free options 👌 yay!

Fiona Mackenzie

I don't normally go to pubs for food but we had such a lovely time at Seumus'! We ordered the bangers and mash and the hot pot. The bangers were okay but the mash and gravy were amazing and the hot pot... The hot pot was amazing. I will dream of that hot pot. The portions were generous and arrived very quickly. We had also ordered loaded fries and could not finish it all. We tried. Lots of dairy free, gluten free and vege options if you need those. Order the Bailey's slushie. That was also divine. The place had a great friendly vibe and to top it all off, the service was amazing. Our host was so attentive and funny. When we left, he wasn't around and I feel very sad that we didn't get to say goodbye. If you're reading this, it was nice to meet you! Thanks for an awesome night. Enzo and I will be back.

Meredith Ibarra

Sarah Robbins

Awesome wee cafe! Very relaxed environment. Perfect to step away from the hustle and bustle of every day life. Thai noodle salad is delicious! The option to add chicken on the side is also an added bonus! Also awesome to see so many dairy free and gluten free options available! Amazing work guys!

Forrest Washam

Darryl Forsyth

Great service, really nice pizza. The Gluten free bases were great!

Jay Bee

We found the Crow Tavern in Picton while travelling NZ in a motorhome using wikicamps. If you ask, the owner may allow a self-contained motorhome to use the carpark if you come in for a meal or a drink or two. We did just that. They also have a separate menu to cater for coeliac. We met George the owner and publican while ordering our meals. We had a lovely chat, and he went through the hotels history with us. The walls are adourned with historic photos and documents detailing all the known history right back to the beginnings. The pub toilets are the cleanest toilets we've come across in NZ. Thankyou George for your motorhome hospitality. A big two thumbs up from both of us.

Sophie Palmer

Fantastic coffee - a bonus that they use Oaklands milk. Amazing selection of slices, scones and other foods. Lots of gluten free options. Ginger crunch is the best! Highly recommend

Sue Davies-young

Food was excellent and reasonable priced. (Eggs Benedict perfectly cooked with a tasty sprout twist.). Staff understood about gluten intolerance and were friendly.

Stephen Spencer

Alan Scott was our first stop in the Marlborough wine region and the meal did not disappoint. We started with the clams, which came in an Asian curry broth and then moved on to the soft shell crab, which was sensational. The beef was ok, but not as good as the amazing seafood options. Plenty of well priced wines by the glass, superb desserts, and an excellent selection of options for people needing a gluten free meal. The setting is superb, a nice sheltered courtyard inside a lovely building. Lovely bathrooms and plenty of free parking right out front. Service was friendly, knowledgeable and excellent right up until the end when our tea and coffee disappeared.

Anita Fowler

Absolutely amazing devine food, fantastic for Everyone including Vegans, Dairy/Gluten Free look forward to going again & again 🧡

Pauline Carlson

Frances Stepp