Good news for our gluten-free friends — we’ve just been featured in a roundup of Melbourne’s best gluten-free Italian dining spots, and let’s just say… we’re feeling pretty proud.
In a recent feature by Beyond Gluten, our very own il Riso by Simone Garusi was recognised as one of Melbourne’s must-visit destinations for gluten-free Italian dining, with a special shoutout for serving what was described as some of the best gluten-free pasta in Melbourne.
Located on Level One at il Mercato Centrale Melbourne, il Riso is not your average gluten-free offering. Created by chef Simone Garusi, the concept is entirely dedicated to gluten-free Italian cuisine — from silky pasta and golden arancini to indulgent desserts — all carefully crafted with coeliac diners in mind. The venue focuses on traditional Italian flavours while making sure gluten-free guests never feel like they’re missing out.
The Beyond Gluten feature highlighted il Riso’s buzzing atmosphere inside Mercato, noting how guests can enjoy a proper Italian market experience while still dining safely and confidently if they’re gluten intolerant or coeliac. Better yet? Your gluten-loving friends can still order from across our artisan market while you dig into gluten-free pasta, risotto, arancini or tiramisu. A win-win, really.
A few menu favourites got a mention too — including the famous truffle fettuccine, pumpkin and four cheese arancini, and of course, tiramisu for dessert. Safe to say, gluten-free dining has come a long way from sad side salads.
Whether you’re coeliac, gluten intolerant, or simply curious to see what all the fuss is about, il Riso is serving up a little slice of Italy — without the gluten.
Come hungry.
Read the full article by Beyond Gluten here:
Beyond Gluten feature on Melbourne’s best gluten-free Italian dining
Visit il Riso at il Mercato Centrale Melbourne and discover one of the city’s best-kept culinary secrets. Find us at 546 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD.
