About Dimassi's

Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet is an all-you-can-eat halal buffet chain with roots in Texas, serving 60+ rotating dishes from across the Mediterranean — hummus, baba ghanoush, falafel, kabobs, grilled vegetables, rice dishes, and more. The South Austin location on E Stassney Ln is the only currently open Austin outpost (the former Research Boulevard location has closed).

Mediterranean cuisine is naturally well-suited to gluten-free eating, and Dimassi's leans into that with clear buffet labeling — over 33 dishes are marked gluten free, making it straightforward to navigate without interrogating staff at every station.

Gluten-Free Dining at Dimassi's

The GF labeling at Dimassi's is the key feature for gluten-free diners. Out of 60+ buffet items, 33+ are marked as gluten free directly on the buffet line. You can move through the buffet and identify safe choices at a glance — a genuinely useful setup for anyone managing dietary restrictions in a buffet environment.

  • 33+ dishes labeled GF — clearly marked at the buffet station
  • Hummus, baba ghanoush, and dips — reliably GF and always present
  • Chicken and beef kabobs — grilled proteins, GF
  • Grilled and roasted vegetables — zucchini, eggplant, peppers, GF
  • Most rice dishes — GF; one rice dish contains vermicelli pasta, so check the label carefully
  • Lentil soup — typically GF
  • Most salads — GF; tabbouleh is NOT (bulgur wheat)

Cross-Contamination Note: Dimassi's is a shared kitchen buffet. Serving utensils are used across multiple dishes, and the kitchen prepares wheat-containing items alongside GF ones. The GF labels indicate ingredient-level status, not preparation-level safety. For most people with gluten sensitivity, this is a solid option. For severe celiac, the buffet format itself carries cross-contamination risks that are difficult to avoid regardless of labeling.

What to Order (GF)

  • Hummus — classic, always present, reliably GF
  • Baba ghanoush — roasted eggplant dip, GF
  • Chicken kabobs / beef kabobs — grilled proteins, GF
  • Grilled vegetables — a staple of the buffet, GF
  • Rice (check label) — most rice dishes are GF; skip any with visible pasta mixed in
  • Lentil soup — typically GF, warming and filling
  • Roasted chicken — typically GF
  • Falafel — check the current label; most preparations are GF but some use breadcrumbs

What to Avoid

  • Tabbouleh — contains bulgur wheat, NOT GF despite looking like a salad
  • Rice with vermicelli — one rice dish has fine pasta mixed in; check the label
  • Pita bread — wheat, skip entirely
  • Baklava — phyllo dough, contains wheat
  • Pizza section — standard wheat crust, not GF

Location & Hours

  • Address: 701 E Stassney Ln Unit B, Austin, TX 78745
  • Phone: (737) 209-0296
  • Website: dimassis.com
  • Note: The former Research Boulevard location is permanently closed. This is the only Austin location currently open.

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