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Alba Restaurant

Café · Italian · Café & brunchNewtown4.8 (1,815 Google reviews)

10+ gluten-free dishes

11 dishes are gluten free as served and 8 more can be made gluten free on request, out of 36 dishes on Alba Restaurant’s menu, read 1 Nov 2026. Also 4 nut free, 8 dairy free, 8 vegan. Source: albarestaurant.com.au, read 1 Nov 2026.

Answers come from the venue’s own menu or its listed ingredients; none of them means a dish is safe. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff.

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MenuMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · albarestaurant.com.au
Wagyu CarpaccioWagyu carpaccio, rainbow carrot giardiniera, honey mustard. $27
Tuna TartareStracciatella, Puglian taralli, tuna tartare, pummarola. $29
CaponataEggplant, onion, capers and pine nuts, served with toasted bread. Iconic Sicilian sweet-and-sour. $16
Seafood CuoppoDeep-fried calamari, prawns and whitebait. Golden and crispy. $25
ParmigianaThe reason so many come back. Eggplant baked with mozzarella, tomato sauce and Parmesan. Is there anything better? Absolutely perfect with P $24
AntipastieraThe Alba way to start. Put it all in the middle and share: parmigiana, zucchini alla scapece, Paccia and Queta bruschette, panzerotto, slice $35
Bruschetta SelectionThree iconic bruschette to share. Paccia (the crazy): whipped 'nduja, stracciatella, pepper. Queta (the calm): ricotta, figs, almonds. Fishe $20
Pasta Mista Patate e ProvolaA classic Neapolitan mix of pasta shapes with potatoes and melted smoked provola.GF on request: GF pasta available $26
Orecchiette Zucchine & AlmondsTraditional Puglian pasta with zucchini sauce and almonds. Add stracciatella +6, add tuna tartare +9.GF on request: GF pasta available $27
Fusilli Capsicum, Olives & 'NdujaCapsicum sauce, olives and Calabrian 'nduja. Add stracciatella +6.GF on request: GF pasta available $25
Gemelli alla NormaThe Sicilian classic with eggplant, salted ricotta and tomato sauce. Add 'nduja +6.GF on request: GF pasta available $27
Alba's Mafaldine, Octopus & StracciatellaOur take on Bolognese, Southern style. Octopus ragù, tomato sauce and creamy stracciatella.GF on request: GF pasta available $39
12hr Lamb RigatoniSlow-cooked for 12 hours. Braised lamb shoulder, tomato sauce and Parmesan. Everyone knows it: this is the taste of Alba.GF on request: GF pasta available $38
Calamarata SeafoodAl dente pasta that looks like calamari, with mussels, calamari and prawns.GF on request: GF pasta available $37
This Is... SpallonaIncredibly tender lamb shoulder, slow-cooked for 12 hours and served with three sauces. It melts in your mouth. Made for sharing. $110
Homemade PorchettaSlow-roasted pork rolled with herbs, served with apple purée. Meltingly soft inside with a satisfying crispy crust. $39
Octopus a PignataRoasted octopus with potatoes and a rich tomato sauce. Our take on a classic. $45
Southern CotolettaWagyu beef crumbed with Puglian taralli and lemon zest. Add our house-made fig mustard for a juicier bite +3. $47
Salt Baked OnionSalt-baked red onion filled with its own purée. Sweet, aromatic and beautiful to look at. $32
Altamura BreadPuglia's historic bread. $8
Puglian PittuleTraditional fried dough bites with olives, capers and tomato. Taste the Mediterranean. $8
FocacciaHouse-made and perfect for scarpetta. Ask for gluten-free.GF on request: Ask for gluten-free focaccia $8
Pass-the-Time SaucesTo go with your favourite bread: pummarola, capsicum and 'nduja, extra virgin olive oil and vinegar. $4.50
Crispy Roasted PotatoesGolden roasted potatoes. $13
Braised EscaroleWith pine nuts and raisins. $18
Rocket, Tomato & Parmesan SaladRocket, tomato and shaved Parmesan. $15
PanzanellaBread, tomato, cucumber, red onion and vinegar. $12
Zucchini alla ScapeceTraditional zucchini marinated with vinegar, served cold. $12
Pasticciotto LecceseA buttery pastry shell filled with warm custard. Soft, comforting, a little indulgence. $15
Albamisù InimitableAlba's special tiramisù: coffee, savoiardi, mascarpone and a unique toasted almond flavour. Tiramisù as you've never had it before. $18
Torta CapreseFlourless chocolate and almond cake. Add a scoop of vanilla gelato +3, or pour a delicate chocolate liqueur over it +4. $16
Cannolo SicilianoCrisp, crumbly shell filled with creamy sheep's milk ricotta. As good as the ones served from Ape carts in Sicily. $18
Affogato Coffee VanillaVanilla gelato with espresso. Pour a delicate chocolate liqueur over it +4. $15
Lemon SorbetFrom MAPO gelateria. $9
MediterraneoMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · albarestaurant.com.au
MediterraneoMinimum 2 guests. Designed to share. Start the Journey: Antipastiera (parmigiana, zucchini alla scapece, Paccia and Queta bruschette, panzer $70
MasseriaMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · albarestaurant.com.au
MasseriaMinimum 4 guests. For the whole table. Welcome: focaccia with house sauces (pummarola, capsicum and 'nduja, extra virgin olive oil and vineg $90

✓Free by default◐Can be made free on request✕Contains?Not stated

The menu’s own key: V Vegan · VEG Vegetarian · GF Gluten free · A Australian · I Imported · M Mixed origin (seafood)

Facts

Address304-308 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
AreaInner West
KindCafé · Italian · Café & brunch · American & BBQ
Phone+61 403 398 918
Websitealbarestaurant.com.au
BookingOnline
Google rating4.8 from 1,815 reviews
Menu read1 Nov 2026 from albarestaurant.com.au
Hours
  • Monday5pm–9pm
  • Tuesday5pm–9pm
  • Wednesday5pm–9pm
  • Thursday5pm–9pm
  • Friday5pm–10pm
  • Saturday12pm–3pm, 5pm–10pm
  • Sunday12pm–3pm, 5pm–9pm
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Questions about Alba Restaurant

Does Alba Restaurant have gluten-free options?

Yes: 11 dishes are gluten free as served, and 8 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 1 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Alba Restaurant coeliac friendly?

Chef’s Kiss reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

What can be made gluten free at Alba Restaurant?

Pasta Mista Patate e Provola (GF pasta available); Orecchiette Zucchine & Almonds (GF pasta available); Fusilli Capsicum, Olives & 'Nduja (GF pasta available); Gemelli alla Norma (GF pasta available); Alba's Mafaldine, Octopus & Stracciatella (GF pasta available); 12hr Lamb Rigatoni (GF pasta available).

When is Alba Restaurant open?

Monday: 5pm–9pm. Tuesday: 5pm–9pm. Wednesday: 5pm–9pm. Thursday: 5pm–9pm. Friday: 5pm–10pm. Saturday: 12pm–3pm, 5pm–10pm. Sunday: 12pm–3pm, 5pm–9pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Alba Restaurant online?

Yes, through the venue’s booking page: https://www.google.com/maps/reserve/v/dine/c/195BQorMqH0?source=pa&opi=79508299&hl=en-US&gei=i6vnavL9M-vQ5NoPmJq7wAw&ahbb=1&sourceurl=https://www.google.com/search?tbm%3Dmap%26q%3Drestaurants%26pb%3D!4m9!1m3!1d13246.439491160785!2d151.1710!3d-33.8997!2m0!3m2!1i1728!2i370!4f13.1!7i20!8i0!10b1!12m35!1m2!18b1!30b1!2m3!5m1!6e2!20e3!6m13!4b1!49b1!63m0!66b1!74i150000!75b1!85b1!89b1!91b1!114b1!149b1!196b1!206b1!10b1!12b1!13b1!14b1!16b1!17m1!3e1!20m3!5e2!6b1!14b1!46m1!1b0!94b1!19m4!2m3!1i360!2i120!4i8!20m57!2m2!1i203!2i100!3m2!2i4!5b1!6m6!1m2!1i86!2i86!1m2!1i408!2i240!7m42!1m3!1e1!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e2!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e2!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e8!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e9!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e4!2b1!4b1!9b0!22m6!1s9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!2s1i:0,t:20588,p:9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!4m1!2i20588!7e81!12e3!24m107!1m28!13m9!2b1!3b1!4b1!6i1!8b1!9b1!14b1!20b1!25b1!18m17!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!13b1!14b1!17b1!21b1!22b1!25b1!27m1!1b0!28b0!31b0!32b0!33m1!1b0!5m5!2b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!10b1!10m1!8e3!11m1!3e1!14m1!3b1!17b1!20m2!1e3!1e6!24b1!25b1!26b1!29b1!30m1!2b1!36b1!39m3!2m2!2i1!3i1!43b1!52b1!54m1!1b1!55b1!56m1!1b1!65m5!3m4!1m3!1m2!1i224!2i298!71b1!72m19!1m5!1b1!2b1!3b1!5b1!7b1!4b1!8m10!1m6!4m1!1e1!4m1!1e3!4m1!1e4!3sother_user_reviews!6m1!1e1!9b1!89b1!98m3!1b1!2b1!3b1!103b1!113b1!114m3!1b1!2m1!1b1!117b1!122m1!1b1!125b0!126b1!127b1!26m4!2m3!1i80!2i92!4i8!30m28!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i530!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i1678!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i20!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i350!2m2!1i1728!2i370!31b1!34m19!2b1!3b1!4b1!6b1!7b1!8m6!1b1!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!9b1!12b1!14b1!20b1!23b1!25b1!26b1!37m1!1e81!42b1!46m1!1e2!47m0!49m9!3b1!6m2!1b1!2b1!7m2!1e3!2b1!8b1!9b1!50m5!1m1!4BIAE!2e2!3m1!3b1!59BQ2dBd0Fn!61b1!67m3!7b1!10b1!14b0!69i709%26hl%3Den

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