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Crossley St Cantina

30-32 Crossley St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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30-32 Crossley St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 3 9193 4555
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Crossley St Cantina

Tucked into a Melbourne laneway, this Spanish bolthole serves an entirely gluten-free tapas menu without cutting corners on flavor. Diners settle into snug booth tables for charred Brussels sprouts, chorizo, and crusty sourdough, with vermouth poured straight at the bar. Theatregoers drop in for a swift, multi-course set before curtain call, capped with creamy Basque burnt cheesecake.

  • Entirely Gluten-Free: The entire kitchen is 100% coeliac-friendly, crafting dishes like croquetas and sourdough without gluten.
  • Pre-Theatre Dining: A multi-course set dinner tailored for dining quickly before an evening show.
  • Intimate Booths & Bar: Cosy booths and bar seating tucked away from the laneway bustle.
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Why Diners Choose Crossley St Cantina

From entirely gluten-free tapas to tailored pre-theatre dining and spirited bottomless brunches, here is why diners choose Crossley St Cantina.

  • 100% Gluten-Free Spanish Tapas

    The kitchen delivers a complete Spanish tapas menu crafted entirely gluten-free and coeliac-safe without compromising flavor or texture.

    We didn’t even realise that everything was 100% coeliac friendly until after leaving, you really couldn’t tell!

    Britney Pham

  • Worry-Free Coeliac Dining

    Diners with coeliac disease or gluten intolerance experience total peace of mind being able to order any item across the menu without worry.

    As a coeliac this was a dream being able to have anything!

    Georgia Beck

  • Punctual Pre-Theatre Dining

    A dedicated multi-course pre-theatre package allows diners to order, eat, and pay efficiently ahead of nearby curtain calls.

    A great option for a quick dinner before seeing a show: we only had an hour but easily ordered, ate, paid and with time to spare before heading off to the theatre.

    Danielle Bendall

  • Curated Pre-Show Set Menu

    A curated 5-course pre-theatre menu includes dessert and beverages, offering the right portioning for an evening performance.

    I booked a pre-theatre package (5 tapas including dessert and a drink). The service was lovely, the food devine

    Carissa Kinder

  • Celebratory Bottomless Brunch

    Generous bottomless brunch sessions pair flowing gin cocktails with abundant shared tapas courses suited for gatherings and celebrations.

    The drinks are so great, variety of gin cocktails fantastic and all tasted brilliant. The service is perfect - really lovely, easy, quick

    Gracen Hart

  • Vibrant Group Socials

    Groups and celebrations enjoy generous shared tapas spreads accompanied by upbeat music and attentive drink service.

    Great music, great food, and great selection of cocktails. Such a great value for bottomless!

    Patricia W

Signature gluten-free Spanish tapas and dining packages

  • Brussel Sprouts

    The brussel sprouts and beef were the standout. Very well cooked.

    J4 family

  • Chorizo

    Chorizo was delicious, bussel sprouts though were next level, as was the cheesecake.

    Rachael Angley

  • Pre-Theatre Menu

    ☆ Highly recommend the $60 pre-theatre menu.

    Michael

  • Croquettes

    Highlights were the chorizo terrine and scallops. We also got the croquettes, potato's and brussel sprouts which were yum.

    Sabrina Potter

Other favorites

Complementary desserts, artisan gluten-free bread, and specialty drinks

  • Basque Burnt Cheesecake

    Finished off with a basque burnt cheesecake which was creamy and not too sweet.

    J4 family

  • GF Sourdough

    The food was all delicious and they have the best GF sourdough I’ve had!

    Romy M

  • Gin Cocktails

    The drinks are so great, variety of gin cocktails fantastic and all tasted brilliant.

    Gracen Hart

  • Vermouths

    Sit at the bar and enjoy a variety of amazing vermouths before dinner.

    Kym & Shane Vasile at Acton Belle Property

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful culinary care, intimate booth spaces, and tailored timings that elevate the dining experience.

  • Dedicated 100% Coeliac-Safe Spanish Kitchen

    The kitchen crafts an entirely coeliac-safe menu—including sourdough, croquetas, and churros—delivering genuine peace of mind without compromising flavor or texture.

  • Paced Pre-Theatre Dining Sequence

    A structured five-course tapas sequence formatted specifically with drink and dessert to ensure theatergoers finish comfortably inside an hour without rushing.

  • Intimate Tucked-Away Dining Booths

    Secluded booth seating designed away from the street bustle to keep ambient noise down and support easy date-night conversation.

  • Attentive Bottomless Flow & Dietary Care

    Attentive table refills during set brunch windows ensure guests enjoy continuous cocktail top-ups alongside dedicated dietary adaptations.

Before you head over

Practical tips on reservations, show pacing, and dietary safety

  • Book Ahead for Busy Show Times

    Reserve a table in advance rather than walking in, especially around peak evening dinner and showtimes, as tables fill up quickly.

  • Order the Pre-Theatre Set Menu

    Opt for the dedicated pre-theatre set menu if you have limited time before curtain call; it delivers a timed five-course meal including dessert and drink.

  • Enjoy 100% Gluten-Free Dining

    Coeliacs and gluten-sensitive guests can safely order anything across the entire tapas menu without worrying about wheat cross-contamination.

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