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Coeliac Friendly Italian in Melbourne: Pasta and Pizza You Can Trust

Craving pasta or pizza but living with coeliac disease can feel like a losing battle. Most Italian kitchens weren’t built with that in mind. Rick’s Place set out to change that, offering coeliac friendly Italian in Melbourne without cutting corners on flavour or care.
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Highly Rated Dining

Gluten free, Coeliac safe

Halal Certified

Vegan Options Available

The Problem With Traditional Italian Cooking 

Pasta, pizza dough, and many classic sauces rely on wheat, which makes coeliac dining tricky at most Italian restaurants. Cross contact during cooking adds another layer of risk, even when a dish looks safe on paper. 

  • Wheat based pasta and pizza bases 
  • Shared fryers and cooking equipment 
  • Sauces sometimes thickened with flour 

We’ve addressed the equipment side directly, using separate fryers and blanching pots for coeliac orders. 

How We’ve Adapted Our Kitchen 

Rather than bolting gluten free options onto an existing menu, we’ve built coeliac care into daily kitchen practice. 

Dedicated Cooking Equipment 

Separate fryers and blanching pots reduce the chance of gluten cross contact reaching your dish during preparation. 

Everything Made to Order 

Nothing sits pre-cooked under a heat lamp. Each dish gets made once you order it, giving our kitchen room to adjust ingredients properly. 

More Than Just Coeliac Needs 

Coeliac diners are one part of a broader approach to dietary care at Rick’s Place. We also cater for: 
  • Halal certified meat and poultry, with no wine used in sauces 
  • Low FODMAP and lower carb dishes 
  • Vegetarian and vegan options through our vegan menu 
  • Dairy free, egg free, and onion and garlic free requests 
Let our team know your requirements when you order, whether that’s dine-in, takeaway, or delivery. 

See What’s on the Menu 

Our full menu covers a lot more than pasta and pizza, with plenty of room to adjust for coeliac needs across mains and sides. Ask our team which dishes work best for you before you order. 

Somewhere to Sit Down or Take Home 

Whether you want the full dine-in experience or something to enjoy at home, we’ve made it easy either way. 
  • Dine in at our location in Kensington 
  • Order takeaway for a quick pickup 
  • Get home delivery handled by our own team 

Find Coeliac Friendly Italian in Melbourne at Rick’s Place 

Living with coeliac disease shouldn’t mean giving up on proper Italian cooking. Between dedicated cooking equipment and a kitchen built to adjust dishes on request, we’ve tried to make that possible.  Reach out through our contact page to ask questions or book a table. We’re happy to talk through your needs before you visit. 
SIGNATURE DISHES SECTION

Customer Favorites

Discover the dishes our guests keep coming back for.
Slow-Cooked Lamb Shank
Tender, flavour-packed lamb served with seasonal accompaniments.
Surf & Turf

Premium steak paired with perfectly cooked seafood

Gluten-Free Pasta
Authentic Italian flavours without compromise.
Vegan Specialties

Fresh, creative plant-based dishes made with quality ingredients.

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Something for Everyone

From Italian classics to dietary-friendly favourites, our menu is designed to bring everyone to the same table.

Slow-Cooked Lamb Shank

Tender, flavour-packed lamb served with seasonal accompaniments.

Lower Carb Menu
Balanced meals for health-conscious diners.
Vegan Menu
Delicious plant-based dishes packed with flavour.
Desserts
The perfect finishing touch to your dining experience.
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ABOUT RICK'S PLACE

A Place Where Everyone Can Enjoy Great Food Together

At the core of what we do lies a genuine passion for the culinary arts, transcending the simple act of cooking. Every dish we present to you is a testament to our love for food and the rich Italian heritage we’re proud to bring to Melbourne. Each ingredient is handpicked with care, ensuring they capture the essence of our vision. From the warmth of our stoves to the welcoming smiles of our staff, Made with Love isn’t just a phrase, it’s our promise.

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Join us for authentic Italian cuisine, inclusive dining options, and warm hospitality in the heart of Kensington.

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TESTIMONIALS

What Our Guests Are Saying

We’re proud to be a favourite dining destination for locals and visitors alike.

Love going to Rick’s Restaurant, very welcoming and warm. The food is delicious, with refreshing drinks. Very nice design and spacious. It’s a local, easy to get to Italian restaurant in Kensington.

Caitlin Symons

Our mains, Lamb shank and Surf n Turf, not only looked beautiful but were delicious. The wine selection is also great, matching the different dishes on the menu.

Whitzwolf

I literally love this place, authentic Italian food at a reasonable price. Rick is such a nice guy and did great drinks and made our night an awesome experience!

Caio Cesar Ucci
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