Popolo Italian Kitchen & Bar

Restaurant · ItalianSouth Brisbane4.3 (2,067 Google reviews)

10+ gluten-free dishes

13 dishes marked gluten free+ 6 can be made gluten free on request

38 dishesmenu read 4 Novpopolodining.com

Always confirm with staff

What the menu saysWe do our best to cater to dietary requirements, however our kitchen does contain allergens. Every effort is made to reduce cross-contact.

We do our best to cater to dietary requirements, however our kitchen does contain allergens. Every effort is made to reduce cross-contact.

Badges show only what the menu states. Anything else: allergens not listed, so ask staff.

Olives$14.50
Green Sicilian olives marinated in lemon, orange, chili, rosemary, garlic
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Venue says: labelled vegetarian. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)Free of gluten, dairy. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Dairy: Venue says: labelled dairy free. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)
Focaccia Bread$18.50
Confit garlic, rosemary, Maldon smoked salt
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)Free of dairy. Dairy: Venue says: labelled dairy free. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)Likely gluten (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread, focaccia): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)
Gnudi$21.50
Ricotta & spinach Tuscan dumpling, tomato sauce
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ricotta): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)
Arancini$21.50
Porcini mushroom, Asiago cheese, smoked mozzarella, truffle aioli
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists arancini): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, mozzarella): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists aioli): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)
Mozzarella In Carrozza$24.50
Smoked scamorza cheese, batter-fried, confit tomatoes
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)Likely gluten, dairy (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, mozzarella, scamorza): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)
Tomino Piemontese$24.50
Baked cheese wheel, prosciutto, walnut, honey-lemon thyme
Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)Likely dairy, nuts (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists walnut): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)
Burrata$26.50
Eggplant caponata, pine nuts, Sardinian flat bread
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: Labelled as able to be made gluten free by the venue (Gluten free option available (GFO)). Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)Likely dairy, nuts (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists burrata): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pine nut, pine nuts, nut): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)
Calamari$26.50
Flash fried squid, lemon & caper mayonnaise
Free of dairy. Dairy: Venue says: labelled dairy free. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)Likely egg, shellfish (our guess). Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayonnaise): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists squid, calamari): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)
Crab Croquettes$26.50
Chipotle mayonnaise, chives
Likely gluten, egg, shellfish (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists croquette): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayonnaise): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists crab): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)
Tuna Tartare$30.50
Tuna & caper mayo sauce, pasta crisps
Free of dairy. Dairy: Venue says: labelled dairy free. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: Labelled as able to be made gluten free by the venue (Gluten free option available (GFO)). Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)Likely egg, fish (our guess). Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo, tartare): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tuna): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)
Scallops$28.50
Pan-seared, cauliflower puree, crispy pancetta, pangrattato
Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: Labelled as able to be made gluten free by the venue (Gluten free option available (GFO)). Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)Likely shellfish (our guess). Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists scallop, scallops): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)
Octopus$28.50
Char-grilled tentacle, chickpea puree, gremolata, chilli oil
Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)Likely shellfish (our guess). Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists octopus): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)
Margherita$28.50
Tomato, buffalo mozzarella, fior di latte & fresh basil
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)Likely gluten, dairy (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella, fior di latte, latte): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)
Diavola$30.50
Tomato, fior di latte, hot Abruzzo salami, olives
Likely gluten, dairy (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fior di latte, latte): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)
Tartufata$30.50
Fior di latte, truffle mushrooms & Asiago cheese
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)Likely gluten, dairy (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, fior di latte, latte): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)
Salsiccia$30.50
Fior di latte, pork & fennel sausage, rosemary potatoes
Likely gluten, dairy (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fior di latte, latte): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)
Prosciutto$32.50
Tomato, fior di latte prosciutto, rocket & lemon ricotta
Likely gluten, dairy (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fior di latte, ricotta, latte): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)
Estiva$30.50
Fior di latte, grilled vegetables, cherry tomatoes, scamorza, basil
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)Likely gluten, dairy (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fior di latte, scamorza, latte): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)
Carbonara$32.50
Fior di latte, eggs, black pepper, pecorino sauce, pancetta, stracciatella cheese
Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, pecorino, fior di latte): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, eggs, carbonara): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)
Pappardelle$39.50
Slow braised Black Angus beef cheek ragù, finished with grated pecorino cheese
Can be made free of gluten, dairy. Gluten: Labelled as able to be made gluten free by the venue (Gluten free option available (GFO); dairy free option available (DFO)). Dairy: Labelled as able to be made dairy free by the venue (Gluten free option available (GFO); dairy free option available (DFO)). Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)
Ravioli Cacio Pepe & Truffle$34.50
Ricotta & mascarpone cream cheese
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)Likely gluten, dairy (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ravioli): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, ricotta, mascarpone): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)
Gnocchi Sorrentina$34.50
Tomato & basil sugo, buffalo mozzarella, Grana Padano
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Venue says: labelled vegetarian. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)Can be made free of gluten, dairy. Gluten: Labelled as able to be made gluten free by the venue (Gluten free option available (GFO); dairy free option available (DFO)). Dairy: Labelled as able to be made dairy free by the venue (Gluten free option available (GFO); dairy free option available (DFO)). Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)
Girelle Di Lasagne$36.50
Ricotta & spinach lasagne, tomato & bechamel sauce
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)Likely gluten, dairy (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists lasagne, bechamel): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ricotta, bechamel): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)
Linguine$55.50
Moreton Bay bugs, spanner crab, lobster bisque, pangrattato
Free of dairy. Dairy: Venue says: labelled dairy free. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)Likely gluten, shellfish (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists linguine): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists crab, lobster, moreton bay bug): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)
Mussels$42.50
Spicy nduja, shallots, white wine sauce, ciabatta bread
Free of dairy. Dairy: Venue says: labelled dairy free. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: Labelled as able to be made gluten free by the venue (Gluten free option available (GFO)). Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)Likely shellfish (our guess). Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mussel, mussels): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)
Duck Leg$44.50
Roasted confit duck leg, braised lentils
Free of gluten, dairy. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Dairy: Venue says: labelled dairy free. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)
Lamb Cutlets$52.50
Char-grilled Sovereign lamb, capsicum peperonata, goats curd
Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)Can be made free of dairy. Dairy: Labelled as able to be made dairy free by the venue (Dairy free option available (DFO)). Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)
Risotto$42.50
Prawns, spicy nduja & zucchini cream, saffron-dill broth
Free of gluten, dairy. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Dairy: Venue says: labelled dairy free. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)Likely shellfish (our guess). Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)
Toothfish$58.50
Oven baked, wild herb crusted, roast tomato sauce, broccoli rabe
Free of dairy. Dairy: Venue says: labelled dairy free. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)
Steak$55.50
Wagyu beef rump tagliata, Tuscan kale, cannellini beans, aged vincotto. Chef Francesco's recommends best cooked medium rare
Free of gluten, dairy. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Dairy: Venue says: labelled dairy free. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)
Zucchini$16.50
Grilled & marinated in olive oil-vinegar dressing, salted ricotta
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Venue says: labelled vegetarian. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)Can be made free of dairy. Dairy: Labelled as able to be made dairy free by the venue (Dairy free option available (DFO)). Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)
Broccolini$16.50
Charred & dressed with garlic, raisin, pine nuts & pickled chill
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)Free of gluten, dairy. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Dairy: Venue says: labelled dairy free. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)Likely nuts (our guess). Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pine nut, pine nuts, nut): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)
Potatoes$16.50
Roasted with rosemary, olive oil & confit garlic
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Venue says: labelled vegetarian. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)Free of gluten, dairy. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Dairy: Venue says: labelled dairy free. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)
Rocket Salad$16.50
Cherry tomatoes, shaved Grana Padano, white balsamic dressing
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)Can be made free of dairy. Dairy: Labelled as able to be made dairy free by the venue (Dairy free option available (DFO)). Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)
Tiramisu$18.50
Espresso soaked savoiardi, mascarpone & cacao
Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tiramisu, savoiardi): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mascarpone, tiramisu): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tiramisu): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)
Pistachio Panna Cotta$18.50
Dark chocolate mousse
Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)Likely dairy, nuts (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists panna cotta, mousse): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pistachio): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)
Chocolate Nemesis$18.50
Rich flourless cake, vanilla cream, raspberries coulis
Likely gluten, dairy (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cake): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)
Lemon Cheesecake$18.50
Passionfruit coulis, rose fairy floss
Likely gluten, dairy (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheesecake): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheesecake): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 4 Nov 2026 (popolodining.com)

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Facts
Fact	Detail
Address	River Quay R3 Sidon Street, South Brisbane, 4101
Area	Sydney
Kind	Restaurant · Italian
Phone	+61 7 3846 7784
Website	popolodining.com
Booking	Online through Book online
Google rating	4.3 from 2,067 reviews
Menu read	4 Nov 2026 from popolodining.com
Hours	Monday12pm–2:30pm, 5pm–8:30pm Tuesday12pm–2:30pm, 5pm–8:30pm Wednesday12pm–2:30pm, 5pm–8:30pm Thursday12pm–2:30pm, 5pm–8:30pm Friday12pm–2:30pm, 5pm–9pm Saturday12pm–2:30pm, 4:30pm–9pm Sunday12pm–2:30pm, 4:30pm–8:30pm
Map	Open in Google Maps

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popolodining.com/menuHTML · read 4 Nov 2026
popolodining.com/s/260625_Popolo-Drinks-Menu_WEB.pdfPDF · read 4 Nov 2026

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 Popolo Italian Kitchen & Bar

Does Popolo Italian Kitchen & Bar have gluten-free options?

Yes: 13 dishes are gluten free as served, and 6 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 4 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Popolo Italian Kitchen & Bar coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “We do our best to cater to dietary requirements, however our kitchen does contain allergens.”. 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 Popolo Italian Kitchen & Bar?

Burrata (Gluten free option available (GFO)); Tuna Tartare (Gluten free option available (GFO)); Scallops (Gluten free option available (GFO)); Pappardelle (Gluten free option available (GFO); dairy free option available (DFO)); Gnocchi Sorrentina (Gluten free option available (GFO); dairy free option available (DFO)); Mussels (Gluten free option available (GFO)).

When is Popolo Italian Kitchen & Bar open?

Monday: 12pm–2:30pm, 5pm–8:30pm. Tuesday: 12pm–2:30pm, 5pm–8:30pm. Wednesday: 12pm–2:30pm, 5pm–8:30pm. Thursday: 12pm–2:30pm, 5pm–8:30pm. Friday: 12pm–2:30pm, 5pm–9pm. Saturday: 12pm–2:30pm, 4:30pm–9pm. Sunday: 12pm–2:30pm, 4:30pm–8:30pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Popolo Italian Kitchen & Bar online?

Yes, through Book online: https://www.popolodining.com/book

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