Chef’s Kiss

Bistro 61

Restaurant · French · Modern AustralianAvalon Beach3.7 (6 Google reviews)

10+ gluten-free dishes

19 dishes are gluten free as served and 9 more can be made gluten free on request, out of 42 dishes on Bistro 61’s menu, read 1 Nov 2026. Also 9 dairy free. Source: avalonrsl.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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Printed on all menus: the kitchen handles nuts, shellfish and gluten, and the venue cannot guarantee food is allergen free.

Kitchen handles nuts and shellfish (printed on all menus).

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  • Limited MenuWeekdays 2:30pm – 5:30pmLunchsource
  • Bistro Menu (Mains, Sides, Pizzas, Desserts)Mon–Fri lunch 12–2:30pm & dinner 5:30–8:30pm; weekends 12–8:30pmLunch, Dinnersource
  • Bistro Menu (Burgers, Tacos, Starters, Salads)Mon–Fri lunch 12–2:30pm & dinner 5:30–8:30pm; weekends 12–8:30pmLunch, Dinnersource
  • Kids & SeniorsKidssource
DishGlutenDairyNutsEggSoySesameShellfishFishVegVeganPrice
Limited MenuMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · avalonrsl.com.au
Popcorn ShrimpWith rocket, baconnaise, lime $16
Lemon Pepper SquidWith aioli, lemon $16
Garlic BreadCiabatta with house made garlic herb butter. Add bruschetta & balsamic (+$5), add cheese (+$4) $11
Chicken WingsKorean, buffalo or hickory BBQ; with aioli, lemon $18
ChipsWith aioli $9
MargheritaBasil, bocconcini, napoliGF on request: GF base +$5 $22
OrtolanaRicotta, pumpkin, zucchini, olives, artichoke, semi dried tomatoGF on request: GF base +$5 $24
PhuketSatay coconut chicken, cheese, snow peas, capsicum, sweet chilliGF on request: GF base +$5 $25
ProsciuttoOlives, rocket, napoliGF on request: GF base +$5 $25
DiovalaPepperoni, bocconcini, olives, basil, chilli flakes, napoliGF on request: GF base +$5 $25
PrawnMozzarella, napoli, chilli, salsa verdeGF on request: GF base +$5 $26
Argentinean Pork BarbacoaPulled pork, capsicum strips, jalapeno, lime pico de gallo, napoliGF on request: GF base +$5 $26
Italian BaconRicotta, pumpkin, bacon, pine nuts, micro herbs, fettaGF on request: GF base +$5 $26
Bistro Menu (Mains, Sides, Pizzas, Desserts)Menu read 1 Nov 2026 · avalonrsl.com.au
Chicken SchnitzelHouse crumbed 200g chicken breast, served with chips, salad and choice of sauce $25
Chicken ParmigianaHouse crumbed 200g chicken breast, prosciutto, mozzarella, served with chips and salad $30
Chicken SouvlakiWith pita bread, tzatziki, served with chips and Greek salad $35
Fish & ChipsBalter beer battered fish, served with chips, salad and tartare sauce $28
BarramundiRoast beetroot mix, rocket, quinoa $34
Angus Rump Steak250g, served with chips, salad and choice of sauce $35
Confit Pork BellyCinnamon apple chutney, mash potato, asparagus $33
Salad GreensWith house dressing and pickled onion $9
Beetroots & AsparagusSteamed with confit garlic and lemon oil $15
Mash Potato $10
AranciniAsk staff for today's flavour $14
Vanilla Panna CottaWith berry compote $14
Chocolate Lava CakeWith berry compote, whipped cream $14
Bistro Menu (Burgers, Tacos, Starters, Salads)Menu read 1 Nov 2026 · avalonrsl.com.au
CheeseburgerWith lettuce, tomato, pickles, special sauce, American cheese, served with chips and aioliGF on request: GF bun +$1 $23
Caesar ChickenSouthern fried breast, baconnaise, lettuce, bacon shards, American cheese, served with chips and aioli $24
Falafel BurgerWith lettuce, tomato, pickles, tzatziki, served with chips and aioli $23
The DoubleDouble American cheese, double patty, bacon shards, onion rings, baconnaise, served with chips and aioli $29
Balter Beer Battered Fish Taco(3) cabbage, chipotle aioli, salsa, flour tortillas $23
Korean Brisket Taco(3) gochujang aioli, snow peas, pickled onion, flour tortillas $23
Popcorn Shrimp Taco(3) cabbage, baconnaise, salsa, flour tortillas $23
Pulled Pork Taco(3) cabbage, chipotle aioli, salsa, flour tortillas $23
Jackfruit Taco(3) cabbage, chipotle aioli, salsa, flour tortillas $23
Roast Beetroot SaladGold & purple beetroot with rocket, quinoa, chèvre, balsamic glaze $23
Warm Tuscan SaladRocket, cubed chicken?, asparagus, semi dried tomatoes, pancetta shards, balsamic glaze dressing $21
Kids & SeniorsMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · avalonrsl.com.au
Fish & FriesBattered fish, tomato sauce, salad and chips $16
Cheeseburger (Kids)With tomato sauce and chips $16
Chicken Schnitzel (Kids)With chips, salad and choice of sauce $16
Ham & Pineapple Pizza (Kids)Mozzarella, napoli $16
Bolognese PastaWith parmesan $16

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

The menu’s own key: leaf icon = vegetarian · GF icon = gluten free · DF icon = dairy free · (a) australian seafood · (i) imported seafood · (m) mixed origins · [vegetarian icon] vegetarian · [gluten free icon] gluten free · [dairy free icon] dairy free · (a) australian seafood · (i) imported seafood · (m) mixed origins

Facts

Address1 Bowling Green Ln, Avalon Beach NSW 2107, Australia
AreaNorthern Beaches
KindRestaurant · French · Modern Australian · Pub & bistro
Phone+61 2 9918 2201
Websiteavalonrsl.com.au
Google rating3.7 from 6 reviews
Menu read1 Nov 2026 from avalonrsl.com.au
Hours
  • Monday12pm–8:30pm
  • Tuesday12pm–8:30pm
  • Wednesday12pm–8:30pm
  • Thursday12pm–8:30pm
  • Friday12pm–9pm
  • Saturday10am–2:30pm, 5:30pm–9pm
  • Sunday10am–8:30pm
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What diners say

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Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Bistro 61

Does Bistro 61 have gluten-free options?

Yes: 19 dishes are gluten free as served, and 9 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 Bistro 61 coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Printed on all menus: the kitchen handles nuts, shellfish and gluten, and the venue cannot guarantee food is allergen free.”. 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 Bistro 61?

Margherita (GF base +$5); Ortolana (GF base +$5); Phuket (GF base +$5); Prosciutto (GF base +$5); Diovala (GF base +$5); Prawn (GF base +$5).

When is Bistro 61 open?

Monday: 12pm–8:30pm. Tuesday: 12pm–8:30pm. Wednesday: 12pm–8:30pm. Thursday: 12pm–8:30pm. Friday: 12pm–9pm. Saturday: 10am–2:30pm, 5:30pm–9pm. Sunday: 10am–8:30pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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