French-style pastries are notoriously tricky when it comes to gluten-free baking. Many would shy from the challenge of creating coeliac-friendly fare but chef Sèbastien Syidalza of Sèbastien Sans Gluten in Leichhardt isn’t scared of a challenge. The French-trained pastry chef set up shop in Sydney’s Inner-West in 2022 and has been churning out flaky croissants, fluffy baguettes, Danishes, tarts, and everything in between sans the gluten ever since. 131 Marion St, Leichhardt; https://www.sansgluten.com.au/

Mexican cuisine is a favourite with the coeliacs out there because of its natural reliance on ingredients like corn, beans, and fresh vegetables. Satisfyingly chewy corn tortillas are just the tip of the iceberg at Rico’s Tacos in Redfern’s Norfolk Hotel. Almost everything on the menu is gluten-free with bonus points for plenty of dairy-free options too. 305 Cleveland St, Redfern; https://www.ricostacossydney.com/

There are plenty of landmines to dodge when dining gluten-free, which is why it’s such a relief that Rising Sun Workshop in Newtown abides by the exclusive use of gluten-free soy sauce, and has had the option of wheat-free noodles in their ramen since first opening in 2015. Konnyaku (a starchy relative of the yam) noodles can replace traditional ramen noodles in your bowl, and all the ramen garnishes are made gluten-free. 1C Whateley St, Newtown; https://www.risingsunworkshop.com/

Pasta? Gluten-free? That’s right. It might be hard to comprehend but the crew at Ragazzi take gluten-intolerance as seriously as they take their pasta. So you can be sure that there are no half-measures when it comes to quality wheat-free cavatelli, mafaldine, conchiglie and any other shape you can think of. 1 Angel Pl, Sydney; https://ragazziwineandpasta.com/

Beyond rice and raw fish, eating Japanese can be a minefield for people with a gluten intolerance. Sauces, tempura and dumplings are all among menu items that can cause problems and those are just the obvious ones. At Saké in The Rocks, you’ll be happy to know, that the clearly marked menu and the knowledgeable team are well prepared to work with diners to serve up gluten-free versions of their dishes that won’t leave you feeling left out. 12 Argyle St, The Rocks; https://sakerestaurant.com.au/the-rocks/