Alba Restaurant

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

10+ gluten-free dishes

11 dishes marked gluten free+ 8 can be made gluten free on request

34 dishesmenu read 1 Novalbarestaurant.com.au

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

Wagyu Carpaccio$27
Wagyu carpaccio, rainbow carrot giardiniera, honey mustard.
Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)
Tuna Tartare$29
Stracciatella, Puglian taralli, tuna tartare, pummarola.
Likely gluten, dairy, fish (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 stracciatella): likely contains dairy. 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 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)
Caponata$16
Eggplant, onion, capers and pine nuts, served with toasted bread. Iconic Sicilian sweet-and-sour.
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)Likely gluten, nuts (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. 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 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)
Seafood Cuoppo$25
Deep-fried calamari, prawns and whitebait. Golden and crispy.
Likely gluten, shellfish, fish (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)
Parmigiana$24
The reason so many come back. Eggplant baked with mozzarella, tomato sauce and Parmesan. Is there anything better? Absolutely perfect with P
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)
Antipastiera$35
The Alba way to start. Put it all in the middle and share: parmigiana, zucchini alla scapece, Paccia and Queta bruschette, panzerotto, slice
Likely gluten, dairy, fish (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists parmigiana): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. 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 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)
Bruschetta Selection$20
Three iconic bruschette to share. Paccia (the crazy): whipped 'nduja, stracciatella, pepper. Queta (the calm): ricotta, figs, almonds. Fishe
Likely gluten, dairy, nuts, fish (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 stracciatella, ricotta): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists anchovies): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)
Pasta Mista Patate e Provola$26
A classic Neapolitan mix of pasta shapes with potatoes and melted smoked provola.
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (GF pasta available). Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)
Orecchiette Zucchine & Almonds$27
Traditional Puglian pasta with zucchini sauce and almonds. Add stracciatella +6, add tuna tartare +9.
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (GF pasta available). Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)Likely nuts (our guess). Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists almond, almonds): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)
Fusilli Capsicum, Olives & 'Nduja$25
Capsicum sauce, olives and Calabrian 'nduja. Add stracciatella +6.
Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (GF pasta available). Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)
Gemelli alla Norma$27
The Sicilian classic with eggplant, salted ricotta and tomato sauce. Add 'nduja +6.
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (GF pasta available). Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ricotta): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)
Alba's Mafaldine, Octopus & Stracciatella$39
Our take on Bolognese, Southern style. Octopus ragù, tomato sauce and creamy stracciatella.
Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (GF pasta available). Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)Likely dairy, shellfish (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists stracciatella, creamy): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists octopus): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)
12hr Lamb Rigatoni$38
Slow-cooked for 12 hours. Braised lamb shoulder, tomato sauce and Parmesan. Everyone knows it: this is the taste of Alba.
Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (GF pasta available). Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)
Calamarata Seafood$37
Al dente pasta that looks like calamari, with mussels, calamari and prawns.
Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (GF pasta available). Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)Likely shellfish (our guess). Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)
This Is... Spallona$110
Incredibly tender lamb shoulder, slow-cooked for 12 hours and served with three sauces. It melts in your mouth. Made for sharing.
Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)
Homemade Porchetta$39
Slow-roasted pork rolled with herbs, served with apple purée. Meltingly soft inside with a satisfying crispy crust.
Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)
Octopus a Pignata$45
Roasted octopus with potatoes and a rich tomato sauce. Our take on a classic.
Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)Likely shellfish (our guess). Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists octopus): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)
Southern Cotoletta$47
Wagyu beef crumbed with Puglian taralli and lemon zest. Add our house-made fig mustard for a juicier bite +3.
Likely gluten (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists crumbed): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)
Salt Baked Onion$32
Salt-baked red onion filled with its own purée. Sweet, aromatic and beautiful to look at.
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Venue says: labelled vegetarian. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)
Altamura Bread$8
Puglia's historic bread.
Likely gluten (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)
Puglian Pittule$8
Traditional fried dough bites with olives, capers and tomato. Taste the Mediterranean.
Likely gluten (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)
Focaccia$8
House-made and perfect for scarpetta. Ask for gluten-free.
Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Ask for gluten-free focaccia). Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)
Pass-the-Time Sauces$4.50
To go with your favourite bread: pummarola, capsicum and 'nduja, extra virgin olive oil and vinegar.
Crispy Roasted Potatoes$13
Golden roasted potatoes.
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Venue says: labelled vegetarian. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)
Braised Escarole$18
With pine nuts and raisins.
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)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 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)
Rocket, Tomato & Parmesan Salad$15
Rocket, tomato and shaved Parmesan.
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists parmesan): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)
Panzanella$12
Bread, tomato, cucumber, red onion and vinegar.
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)Likely gluten (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)
Zucchini alla Scapece$12
Traditional zucchini marinated with vinegar, served cold.
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)
Pasticciotto Leccese$15
A buttery pastry shell filled with warm custard. Soft, comforting, a little indulgence.
Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pastry): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)
Albamisù Inimitable$18
Alba's special tiramisù: coffee, savoiardi, mascarpone and a unique toasted almond flavour. Tiramisù as you've never had it before.
Likely gluten, dairy, nuts, 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. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists almond): likely contains nuts. 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 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)
Torta Caprese$16
Flourless chocolate and almond cake. Add a scoop of vanilla gelato +3, or pour a delicate chocolate liqueur over it +4.
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)Likely nuts (our guess). Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists almond): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)
Cannolo Siciliano$18
Crisp, crumbly shell filled with creamy sheep's milk ricotta. As good as the ones served from Ape carts in Sicily.
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 creamy, milk): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)
Affogato Coffee Vanilla$15
Vanilla gelato with espresso. Pour a delicate chocolate liqueur over it +4.
Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists gelato): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)
Lemon Sorbet$9
From MAPO gelateria.

Menu (drinks)

Caffè Leccese$10
Iced coffee with almond syrup.
Espresso Martini$25
Vodka, Kahlúa, sugar syrup, espresso.
Breakfast Negroni$27
Martin Miller's gin, coffee vermouth, Cinzano, cream foam.
Amaro Montenegro$13
Amaro del Capo$15
Averna$15
Amaretto Disaronno$15
Sambuca$16
Grappa Bianca$16
Grappa Barricata$16
Grappa Stravecchia$18

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

Set menus (per person)

Set menus, banquets and tasting menus: a meal for the table, priced per person, often with a minimum number of guests.

Mediterraneo

Mediterraneo$70
Minimum 2 guests. Designed to share. Start the Journey: Antipastiera (parmigiana, zucchini alla scapece, Paccia and Queta bruschette, panzer
Likely gluten, dairy, fish (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pasta, parmigiana): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists stracciatella): likely contains dairy. 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 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)

Masseria

Masseria$90
Minimum 4 guests. For the whole table. Welcome: focaccia with house sauces (pummarola, capsicum and 'nduja, extra virgin olive oil and vineg
Likely gluten, dairy, shellfish (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists rigatoni, mafaldine, focaccia): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists stracciatella): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists octopus): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (albarestaurant.com.au)

Good to know

Café

Vegetarian dishes (12)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026. Evidence: 12 vegetarian dishes marked on the menu
Vegan dishes (8)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026. Evidence: 8 vegan dishes marked on the menu
Takes bookingsvenue website, read 1 Nov 2026. Evidence: Books online via Google · source for Takes bookings
Takes group bookingsvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026. Evidence: Southern Italian sharing menus for Christmas parties of 8 to 20 in Newtown. · source for Takes group bookings
Group set menuvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026. Evidence: Southern Italian sharing menus for Christmas parties of 8 to 20 in Newtown. · source for Group set menu
Exclusive hirevenue website, read 4 Nov 2026. Evidence: We can host larger groups at weekday lunch, or take over the whole restaurant for up to 60 guests. · source for Exclusive hire

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, high chairs, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

Facts
Fact	Detail
Address	304-308 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
Area	Inner West
Kind	Café · Italian · Café & brunch · American & BBQ
Phone	+61 403 398 918
Website	albarestaurant.com.au
Booking	Online
Google rating	4.8 from 1,815 reviews
Menu read	1 Nov 2026 from albarestaurant.com.au
Drinks list	11 drinks, read 1 Nov 2026
Hours	Monday5pm–9pm Tuesday5pm–9pm Wednesday5pm–9pm Thursday5pm–9pm Friday5pm–10pm Saturday12pm–3pm, 5pm–10pm Sunday12pm–3pm, 5pm–9pm
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Where this comes from

albarestaurant.com.au/menuHTML · read 1 Nov 2026
albarestaurant.com.au/menusHTML · read 1 Nov 2026
albarestaurant.com.au/tasting-menuHTML · read 1 Nov 2026
albarestaurant.com.au/sharing-menusHTML · read 1 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 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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