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La Cucina

Restaurant · ItalianGymea4.2 (296 Google reviews)

4 dishes are gluten free as served and 20 more can be made gluten free on request, out of 70 dishes on La Cucina’s menu, read 1 Nov 2026. Also 2 nut free, 3 dairy free. Source: lacucina-gymea.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 statements: 'Gluten free and dairy free options available' (bread section, dinner and takeaway) and 'Gluten Free pasta available, extra 2' (dinner and takeaway). No dedicated gluten-free kitchen or shared-fryer statement found.

Children's menu: 'We cater for allergies. Please let our team know what you require and we will do our best to make it happen.' Group set menu: 'Please advise if you have any dietary intolerances or allergies.'

Printed statements: 'Gluten free and dairy free options available' (bread section, dinner and takeaway) and 'Gluten Free pasta available, ex

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  • Set Menu (Tuesday to Thursday)Tuesday to ThursdayDinner, Set menu / banquetsource
  • Group Set MenuSet menu / banquetsource
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DishGlutenDairyNutsEggSoySesameShellfishFishVegVeganPrice
BreakfastMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · lacucina-gymea.com.au
House Made Muffin $5
Banana Bread $5.50
Sourdough Toast with Spreads $6.50
Date, Apricot and Raisin Toast $7.50
Gluten Free Toast with SpreadsGF on request: gluten free toast $6.50
Eggs on ToastTwo eggs (scrambled, poached or fried) on sourdough. $16
Eggs FlorentinePoached eggs, wilted spinach, house made hollandaise and your choice of bacon or avocado on ciabatta. $24
Breakie RollFried egg, bacon, avocado, mozzarella cheese and relish on a toasted milk bun. $17
Avocado BruschettaMarinated tomatoes, avocado, two poached eggs and whipped ricotta on ciabatta. $23
Roasted Almond and Coconut GranolaYoghurt pannacotta and fruit. $17
Vanilla Bean PancakesBanana, berries, vanilla gelato, maple syrup. $19
La Cucina OmeletteBacon, mushrooms, tomatoes and mozzarella with sourdough. $23
Grande Big BreakfastTwo eggs (poached, fried or scrambled), bacon, chorizo, avocado, hash brown, roasted mushrooms, marinated tomatoes, sourdough. $28
Veggie Big BreakfastTwo eggs (poached, fried or scrambled), avocado, marinated tomatoes, wilted spinach, roasted mushrooms, hash brown, sourdough. $25
Egg on Toast $7
Egg, Bacon and Hash Brown on ToastEgg, bacon, hash brown, toast. $13
Avocado on Toast $7
Egg and Avocado on ToastEgg, avocado, toast. $13
Pancake with BerriesPancake, berries, maple syrup, vanilla ice cream. $12
Toast with Vegemite, Peanut Butter, Jam or Honey $4
Children's MenuMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · lacucina-gymea.com.au
Spaghetti BologneseMade with meat and tomato sauce. $17
Penne NapolitanaMade with tomato sauce only. $17
Linguine BoscaiolaSpeck, mushrooms and a creamy sauce. $17
Linguine MeatballsVeal, pork, pine nut meatballs with napolitana sauce. $17
Calamari and Chips $17
DessertMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · lacucina-gymea.com.au
House-Made TiramisuHouse made tiramisu layered with italian sponge, sweet mascarpone, coffee and marsala. $17
Sticky Date PuddingWarm sticky date pudding with caramel sauce and vanilla gelato. $16
Vanilla PannacottaVanilla pannacotta with espresso glaze and crushed biscotti (can be gf).GF on request: Can be made gluten free $16
Gelato and Sorbet $6
AffogatoAffogato served with vanilla gelato, crushed chocolate honeycomb and a shot of espresso. $15
Affogato with FrangelicoAffogato served with vanilla gelato, crushed chocolate honeycomb, a shot of espresso and Frangelico. $20
DinnerMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · lacucina-gymea.com.au
Garlic BreadBaked warm bread with roasted garlic butter and fresh herbs.GF on request: Gluten free and dairy free options availableDF on request: Gluten free and dairy free options available $8
CiabattaToasted ciabatta with olive oil and balsamic.GF on request: Gluten free and dairy free options available $8
BruschettaTomato bruschetta with red onion, salsa verde and parmesan.GF on request: Gluten free and dairy free options availableDF on request: Gluten free and dairy free options available $7.50
Calamari FrittiCalamari fritti with garlic aioli. $23
Three Cheese AranciniThree cheese arancini served with truffle oil and relish. $23
Stuffed MushroomsRicotta and herb stuffed field mushroom with napolitana sauce and relish. $23
Chilli PrawnsGarlic, chilli and tomato prawns with toasted sourdough.GF on request: Can be made gluten free on request $26
MeatballsVeal, pork, pine nut and chilli meatballs with Napolitana sauce and toasted sourdough. $23
Spaghetti BologneseSpaghetti bolognese with a traditional beef and pork ragu.GF on request: GF pasta extra 2; dairy free options availableDF on request: GF pasta extra 2; dairy free options available $25
Penne PolloPenne pollo with chicken breast, mushrooms, baby spinach in a creamy parmesan sauce (lunch: spinach and truffle parmesan cheese).GF on request: GF pasta extra 2 $28
Fusilli BoscaiolaFusilli boscaiola with mushrooms, onions, shallots and speck in a creamy parmesan sauce.GF on request: GF pasta extra 2 $28
House-Made LasagneHouse made lasagne with a traditional beef and pork ragu and three cheese sauce.GF on request: GF pasta extra 2 (ask if available for lasagne) $28
Meatball LinguineLinguine with house made veal, pork and pine nut meatballs with napolitana sauce.GF on request: GF pasta extra 2DF on request: GF pasta extra 2 $27
Penne alla NormaRoast eggplant, rosa sauce, chilli, ricotta.GF on request: GF pasta extra 2 $25
Linguine MarinaraNorthern style linguini marinara with prawns, mussels, scallops and calamari in a creamy parmesan sauce.GF on request: GF pasta extra 2 $38
Crab SpaghettiSpaghetti with blue swimmer crab, dill, sundried tomato tapenade, chilli and rosa sauce.GF on request: GF pasta extra 2 $38
Fusilli Lamb RaguFusilli with slow braised lamb ragu, mushrooms, chilli and gremolata.GF on request: GF pasta extra 2DF on request: GF pasta extra 2 $37
Prawn LinguineLinguine with prawns, chilli and Napolitana sauce.GF on request: GF pasta extra 2DF on request: GF pasta extra 2 $38
House SaladBaby spinach, tomato, red onion, pine nuts, ricotta and house made vinaigrette. $15
Shoestring FriesServed with garlic aioli.Dairy not stated: The listed components are shoestring fries and garlic aioli. Traditional aioli is oil, garlic, egg and lemon with no dairy, but the menu gives no full ingredien $8
Seafood Hot PotSeafood Hot Pot with prawns, blue swimmer crab, calamari, mussels and salmon in a creamy prawn bisque served with toasted sourdough.GF on request: Can be made gluten free $45
PorchettaTraditional porchetta (rolled pork belly) served with creamy mash, broccolini, tomato relish and aioli. $40
Pan Roasted SalmonPan roasted salmon fillet with cauliflower puree, caponata, broccolini and aioli.GF on request: Can be made gluten free $43
Grain-fed Riverina SirloinGrain-fed Riverina Black Angus sirloin served with creamy mash, sun dried tomato tapenade, seasonal vegetables and aioli. $45
Chicken SaltimboccaOven roasted chicken saltimbocca with prosciutto, sage and white wine sauce, served with creamy mash and seasonal vegetables.GF on request: Can be made gluten free $40
Veal ScallopiniVeal scallopini pan fried in a mushroom and marsala sauce served with roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables. $41
Crumbed VealCrumbed veal layered with eggplant, napolitana sauce and mozzarella cheese, served with creamy mash and seasonal vegetables. $41
LunchMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · lacucina-gymea.com.au
Garlic Bread $21.50
Bruschetta with Basil PestoTomato bruschetta with red onion, basil pesto and parmesan. $7.50
Fried CalamariCrispy fried calamari with garlic aioli. $25
House-Made MeatballsVeal, pork and pine nut meatballs with toasted sourdough. $26
Garlic PrawnsPrawns cooked in a tomato, garlic, chilli sauce with toasted sourdough. $26
Kids Linguine MeatballsLinguine with veal, pork and pine nut meatballs with napolitana sauce. $15
Kids Penne NapolitanaPenne napolitana. $12
Kids Spaghetti BologneseSpaghetti bolognese. $15
Kids Fusilli BoscaiolaFusilli boscaiola. $15
Calamari, Chips and Aioli $18
Set Menu (Tuesday to Thursday)Menu read 1 Nov 2026 · lacucina-gymea.com.au
Two or Three Course Set Menu (Tuesday to Thursday)Two courses $55 / three courses $59. Primi: calamari fritti (df, gf*); arancini (v); stuffed mushrooms (v, gf); meatballs; bruschetta (2 pieGF on request: gf arancini $55
Group Set MenuMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · lacucina-gymea.com.au
Group Set MenuTwo courses $58 / three courses $68. First course (shared): garlic bread; house made veal, pork, pine nut and chilli meatballs; three cheese $58

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

Facts

Address14 Gymea Bay Rd, Gymea NSW 2227, Australia
AreaSutherland Shire
KindRestaurant · Italian
Phone+61 2 9525 4869
Websitelacucina-gymea.com.au
BookingOnline through Book online
Google rating4.2 from 296 reviews
Menu read1 Nov 2026 from lacucina-gymea.com.au
Hours
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday6pm–9pm
  • Wednesday6pm–9pm
  • Thursday6pm–9pm
  • Friday5pm–10pm
  • Saturday5:30pm–10pm
  • Sunday8am–3pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

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 La Cucina

Does La Cucina have gluten-free options?

Yes: 4 dishes are gluten free as served, and 20 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 La Cucina coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Printed statements: 'Gluten free and dairy free options available' (bread section, dinner and takeaway) and 'Gluten Free pasta available, ex”. 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 La Cucina?

Gluten Free Toast with Spreads (gluten free toast); Vanilla Pannacotta (Can be made gluten free); Garlic Bread (Gluten free and dairy free options available); Ciabatta (Gluten free and dairy free options available); Bruschetta (Gluten free and dairy free options available); Chilli Prawns (Can be made gluten free on request).

When is La Cucina open?

Monday: Closed. Tuesday: 6pm–9pm. Wednesday: 6pm–9pm. Thursday: 6pm–9pm. Friday: 5pm–10pm. Saturday: 5:30pm–10pm. Sunday: 8am–3pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book La Cucina online?

Yes, through Book online: https://www.lacucina-gymea.com.au/reservations

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