Chef’s Kiss

don Fred

Restaurant · ItalianNewtown4.9 (735 Google reviews)

3 dishes are gluten free as served and 4 more can be made gluten free on request, out of 20 dishes on don Fred’s menu, read 1 Nov 2026. Also 4 nut free, 3 dairy free. Source: donfred.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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Konjamari Fried is labelled GF. Parmigiana, Ricotta and Crispy Zucchini, and Polpetz (focaccia) are labelled GFO (gluten free option). The sharing banquet is listed as gluten free available. No dedicated fryer, separate prep or cross-contact statement was printed.

Konjamari Fried is labelled GF. Parmigiana, Ricotta and Crispy Zucchini, and Polpetz (focaccia) are labelled GFO (gluten free option). The s

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DishGlutenDairyNutsEggSoySesameShellfishFishVegVeganPrice
PlatesMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · donfred.com.au
Chunky PotatoesSkin on chunky potatoes seasoned with sea salt and rosemary $10
Zucchini FrittiCrumbed zucchini wedges served with our Napoletana sauce $14
Konjamari FriedCrispy & tender fried konjac, fresh lemon, cracked salt & pepper, served with our seaweed tartare sauce $20
SuppliSpinach and tomato risotto balls, coated in polenta and oregano $18
Polpetz on Polenta ChipsHomemade roasted olive meatballs served on polenta chips with Napoletana sauce and parmesan sauce and basil $28
Garlic Green BeansGrilled green beans, garlic oil, and roasted garlic cloves $16
Mushroom RaguChunky ragu made with Fable mushrooms served on a bed of creamy potato mash and parmesan $28
Pomodoro SaladRed and yellow tomatoes with roasted olives, feta, olive oil, and oregano (takeaway listing: roasted black olives, roasted chickpeas, sliced $18
Grilled Konjac SaladBBQ tender konjac, tomatoes, cabbage, chive, pepitas, lemon and olive oil $21
Casarecce CarbonaraClassic-flavoured carbonara made our way with artisan Italian pasta $29
Pasta Special (Thursday Only)Ask us what's on $29
FocacciaMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · donfred.com.au
ParmigianaLayers of crispy eggplant, napoletana sauce, parmesan sauce, basil, topped with grated parmesanGF on request: Ask for gluten free option (GFO) $25
Ricotta and Crispy ZucchiniAlmond ricotta, crispy zucchini chips, lemon, fresh basil, and cracked pepperGF on request: Ask for gluten free option (GFO) $26
PolpetzHomemade roasted olive meatballs, napoletana sauce, fresh basil, topped with parmesan sauce and grated parmesanGF on request: Ask for gluten free option (GFO) $27
Crunchy SchnitzelCrunchy schnitzel, iceberg lettuce, parmesan sauce, fresh lemon, touch of garlic and cracked pepper $28
Rocket and BeyondBeyond sausage, piquant cheese, olive oil, rocket, parmesan sauce, and grilled onions $28
Takeaway FoodMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · meandu.app
Rocket & SausageSausage, grilled onion, piquant cheese, fresh rocket, parmesan sauce $28
Grilled Focaccia & Olive TapenadeGrilled focaccia with our homemade roasted olive tapenade $12
DessertMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · donfred.com.au
Chocolate MousseChocolate mousse with vanilla cream and biscotti crumbs $13
Sharing BanquetMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · donfred.com.au
Sharing BanquetShare menu, 7 course sharing menu / 8 course banquet, gluten free available. Price per person, minimum 2 people.GF on request: Ask for gluten free menu $55

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

Facts

Address28 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
AreaSydney City & Inner East
KindRestaurant · Italian
Websitedonfred.com.au
BookingOnline
Google rating4.9 from 735 reviews
Menu read1 Nov 2026 from donfred.com.au
Hours
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday5pm–9pm
  • Wednesday5pm–9pm
  • Thursday5pm–9pm
  • Friday5pm–9pm
  • Saturday12pm–9pm
  • Sunday12pm–8pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

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Questions about don Fred

Does don Fred have gluten-free options?

Yes: 3 dishes are gluten free as served, and 4 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 don Fred coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Konjamari Fried is labelled GF. Parmigiana, Ricotta and Crispy Zucchini, and Polpetz (focaccia) are labelled GFO (gluten free option). The s”. 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 don Fred?

Parmigiana (Ask for gluten free option (GFO)); Ricotta and Crispy Zucchini (Ask for gluten free option (GFO)); Polpetz (Ask for gluten free option (GFO)); Sharing Banquet (Ask for gluten free menu).

When is don Fred open?

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

Can I book don Fred online?

Yes, through the venue’s booking page: https://www.google.com/maps/reserve/v/dine/c/4SGVoDmLc_Q?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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