Chef’s Kiss

The Italian Bistro

Restaurant · ItalianBirrong4.6 (516 Google reviews)

10+ gluten-free dishes

31 dishes marked gluten free+ 33 can be made gluten free on request

100 dishesmenu read 1 Novtheitalianbistro.com.au

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  • Spaghetti/Penne Bolognese$15

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Spaghetti/Penne Napoletana$15

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Lamb Cutlets (2) & Chips$19
  • Calamari & Chips$18

    Likely gluten, shellfish (our guess)

  • Chicken Nuggets & Chips$17

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Cheeseburger & Chips$14

    Beef patty, cheese, tomato sauce on a brioche bun

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Chicken Schnitzel & Chips$18

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Pane Casalinga$29

    Mortadella, prosciutto, burrata served with puff bread

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Mixed Olives$12

    Served warm. Marinated Sicilian olives tossed in EVOO & herbs

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Garlic Bread (2 Pieces)$9

    Baked foccaccia with garlic butter

    VegetarianLikely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Puff Bread$18

    Puffed pizza topped with sea salt & EVOO

    VegetarianLikely gluten (our guess)

  • Traditional Bruschetta$10

    Toasted pane di casa topped with marinated chopped tomato & basil

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Bruschetta Caprese$14

    Toasted pane di casa topped with marinated capsicum, ham, chopped tomato, basil, pesto & bufala mozzarella

    VegetarianLikely gluten, dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Burrata Pomodoro$14

    Served warm. Fresh burrata cheese on a bed of Napoletana sauce served with crostini

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Funghi Trifolati$18

    Mushrooms tossed in garlic, chilli, herbs & EVOO

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Arancini (4 per serve)$26

    Italian rice balls filled with mozzarella & ragu served on a bed of Napoletana sauce

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Calamari Fritti$26

    Lightly seasoned & fried calamari served with homemade aioli

    Likely egg, shellfish (our guess)

  • Polpi alla Griglia$27

    Marinated & char grilled octopus

    Free of glutenLikely shellfish (our guess)

  • Cozze al Sugo$27

    Fresh spring bay mussels in a tomato, garlic, white wine & chilli sauce

    Free of glutenLikely shellfish (our guess)

  • Sicilian Garlic Prawns$28

    Traditional Sicilian garlic prawns with tomato & chilli

    Free of glutenLikely shellfish (our guess)

  • Tuna Carpaccio$29

    Thinly sliced tuna, topped with EVOO, soy sauce, lemon juice & chilli served with crostini

    Likely gluten, soy, fish (our guess)

  • Garlic Crust$18

    Garlic & herb

    VegetarianLikely gluten (our guess)

  • Pizza al Aglio$21

    Garlic, herb & mozzarella

    VegetarianLikely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Bruschetta (Pizza Bianca)$23

    Garlic, herb & mozzarella topped with fresh chopped tomatoes

    VegetarianLikely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Quattro Formaggi (Pizza)$25

    Garlic, olive oil, gorgonzola, provolone, mozzarella & parmesan

    VegetarianLikely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Prosciutto$26

    Garlic, olive oil, prosciutto, rocket & shaved parmesan

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Romana$27

    Garlic, olive oil, mozzarella, Italian sausage, onion & thinly sliced potato

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Patate$24

    Thinly sliced potatoes, rosemary, mozzarella & parmesan

    VegetarianLikely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Margherita$20

    Mozzarella, Napoletana sauce

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Sardegna$23

    Mozzarella, bocconcini & basil

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Vegetarian Pizza$26

    Mozzarella, eggplant, roasted capsicum, mushrooms & olives

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Pepperoni$24

    Mozzarella & pepperoni

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Capricciosa$25

    Mozzarella, mushrooms, ham & olives

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Ham and Pineapple$23

    Mozzarella, ham & pineapple

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Napoletana (Pizza)$23

    Mozzarella, anchovies, olives & basil

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy, fish (our guess)

  • Funghi$26

    Mozzarella, mushrooms & prosciutto

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Siciliana$26

    Mozzarella, cabanossi, pepperoni, salami & ham

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • BBQ Meat Lovers$26

    Mozzarella, BBQ sauce, cabanossi, pepperoni, salami & ham

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Inferno$27

    Mozzarella, capsicum, pepperoni, jalapeño, black olives, onion & chilli

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Supreme$28

    Mozzarella, onions, mushrooms, olives, capsicum, ham, cabanossi & pepperoni

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Char Chicken$26

    Mozzarella, char grilled chicken, onions & capsicum

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Zio Pino$25

    Tomato, mozzarella, salami, hot honey & fresh ricotta cheese

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Gambero$29

    Mozzarella, garlic, prawns & chilli

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy, shellfish (our guess)

  • Frutti di Mare$30

    Mozzarella, calamari, prawns, octopus & chilli

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy, shellfish (our guess)

  • Aglio Olio$22

    Garlic, chilli & EVOO

    VegetarianCan be made free of gluten

  • Napoletana (Pasta)$23

    Fresh basil & garlic in a tomato sauce

    VegetarianCan be made free of gluten

  • Arrabiata$24

    Napoletana sauce with chilli

    VegetarianCan be made free of gluten

  • Quattro Formaggi (Pasta)$27

    Creamy four cheese sauce with gorgonzola, provolone, parmigiano & pecorino

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Bolognese$24

    Combination of pork & veal mince in a Napoletana sauce

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Amatriciana$26

    Bacon & chilli in Napoletana sauce

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Meatballs$26

    Pork & veal meatballs in a Napoletana sauce

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Lasagna$27

    Traditional with bolognese, mozzarella & béchamel sauce

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Boscaiola$27

    Mushroom, bacon in a cream sauce

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Monterosso$27

    Chicken in a pesto, Napoletana & cream sauce

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Pollo$27

    Chicken, sundried tomato in a Napoletana & cream sauce

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Ragu$28

    Slow cooked beef cheek ragu in Napoletana sauce

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Calabrese$28

    Italian sausage, spinach tossed with chilli & EVOO in a light Napoletana sauce

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Vongole in Bianco$28

    Vongole cooked in white wine, garlic, EVOO & chilli

    Can be made free of glutenLikely shellfish (our guess)

  • Genovese$29

    Prawns in a pesto, Napoletana & cream sauce topped with king prawns

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy, nuts, shellfish (our guess)

  • Portofino$29

    Prawns, fresh basil & garlic in Napoletana sauce

    Can be made free of glutenLikely shellfish (our guess)

  • Pescatore$31

    Fresh seafood in Napoletana sauce

    Can be made free of glutenLikely fish (our guess)

  • Mare$33

    Fresh mussels & chopped prawns tossed with chilli & EVOO in a light Napoletana sauce

    Can be made free of glutenLikely shellfish (our guess)

  • The Original Hamburger$18

    Beef, onion, beetroot, tomato, lettuce, BBQ sauce on a brioche bun served with chips

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Pollo Burger$20

    Grilled chicken, maple bacon, aioli, lettuce, tomato on a brioche bun served with chips

    Likely gluten, egg (our guess)

  • Chicken Schnitzel$30

    Home made just like Nonna's

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Pollo Funghi$35

    Chicken scaloppine in a creamy mushroom sauce

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Pollo Boscaiola$35

    Chicken schnitzel with mushroom, bacon & cream sauce

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Pollo Parmigiana$35

    Chicken schnitzel with melted mozzarella, sliced eggplant & Napoletana sauce

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Pollo Gamberoni$44

    Grilled chicken breast fillets in a white wine & cream sauce topped with king prawns

    Free of glutenLikely dairy, shellfish (our guess)

  • Vitello Funghi$42

    Thin slices of veal in a white wine, mushroom & cream sauce

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Vitello Pizzaiola$42

    Thin slices of veal in tomato, oregano, garlic, white wine & black olives

  • Vitello Al Pepe Verde$42

    Thin slices of veal scaloppine with green peppercorns in a brandy infused pink sauce

  • BBQ Lamb Cutlets$49

    Frenched tender Cowra lamb cutlets

    Free of gluten

  • Scotch Fillet$52

    250g aged premium grass fed Black Angus scotch fillet. Served with aioli

    Free of glutenLikely egg (our guess)

  • Porterhouse Steak$45

    300g Angus grass fed Porterhouse

    Free of gluten

  • Zuppa di Pesce$54

    Balmain bugs, calamari, octopus, prawns, barramundi & vongole cooked in a white wine, Napoletana sauce served with pane di casa

    Free of glutenLikely shellfish, fish (our guess)

  • Calamari Main$39

    Lightly fried calamari served with aioli, chips & salad

    Likely egg, shellfish (our guess)

  • Grilled Wild Barramundi Fillet$43

    Served with chips & salad

    Free of glutenLikely fish (our guess)

  • Grilled Whole Baby Snapper

    BBQ'd & finished with extra virgin olive oil & chilli, served with chips & salad

    Free of glutenLikely fish (our guess)

  • BBQ Chilli King Prawns$48

    Marinated BBQ king prawns tossed in fresh chilli served with chips & salad

    Free of glutenLikely shellfish (our guess)

  • BBQ Seafood Plate (For One)$53

    Grilled octopus, calamari, barramundi fillet, king prawns & Balmain bugs served with chips & salad

    Free of glutenLikely shellfish, fish (our guess)

  • Mixed Italian Salad$18

    Mixed lettuce with olives, cucumber, tomato and onion with balsamic vinegar & EVOO

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Caprese Salad$19

    Sliced tomato, basil & bufala mozzarella drizzled with EVOO

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Rocket Salad$19

    Rocket, pear, walnuts, cherry tomato & parmesan with balsamic vinegar & EVOO

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Caesar Salad$18

    Cos lettuce, crispy bacon, shaved parmesan & croutons with homemade Caesar dressing

    Free of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Chicken Caesar Salad$24

    Cos lettuce, crispy bacon, shaved parmesan & croutons with homemade Caesar dressing topped with grilled chicken

    Free of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Greek Salad$24

    Traditional Greek village salad with tomato, cucumber, Spanish onion, Kalamata olives topped with a slab of fetta

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Insalata Amalfi$23

    Cherry tomatoes, baby bocconcini, basil, pesto & EVOO

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Risotto alla Zucca$27

    Roast pumpkin, mushroom, chicken & spinach

    Free of gluten

  • Risotto Vegetariana$27

    Seasonal locally grown vegetables with garlic, EVOO

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Risotto con Gamberi$29

    Fresh prawns, garlic, EVOO & fresh tomato

    Free of glutenLikely shellfish (our guess)

  • Risotto Pescatore$33

    Mixed fresh seafood with garlic, EVOO & tomato

    Free of glutenLikely fish (our guess)

  • Risotto Caprese$38

    King prawns, chilli, cognac in a spicy tomato & cream sauce

    Free of glutenLikely dairy, shellfish (our guess)

  • Small Vegetables$9

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Small Mash Potato$8

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Small Mixed Italian Salad$8

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Small Chips$8

    Vegetarian

  • Large Chips$12

    Vegetarian

  • Wedges$14

    Served with sour cream & sweet chilli sauce

    VegetarianLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Sweet Potato Chips$14

    Served with aioli

    VegetarianLikely egg (our guess)

The menu’s own key: V = Vegetarian · Spicy · MP = Member Price · GF = Gluten Free · EVOO = Extra Virgin Olive Oil · NMP = Non-Member Price · Seafood Origin: I = Imported, A = Australian, M = Mixed

Functions & events menu

Functions and events: packages for groups and bookings. Not the restaurant's everyday menu.

  • Banquet Menu 1$65

    $65 per person, served banquet style to share. On arrival: Pizza al Aglio. Primi: Arancini, Calamari Fritti, Mixed Italian Salad. Secondi: P

    Likely gluten, shellfish (our guess)

  • Banquet Menu 2$75

    $75 per person, served banquet style to share. On arrival: Puff Pizza Bread, Pizza Bruschetta. Primi: Calamari Fritti, BBQ Baby Octopus, Ara

    Likely gluten, shellfish (our guess)

  • Banquet Menu 3$95

    $95 per person, served banquet style to share. On arrival: Pizza al Aglio served with burrata, mortadella & prosciutto. Primi: Calamari Frit

    Likely gluten, dairy, shellfish, fish (our guess)

Good to know

Restaurant

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

Facts

FactDetail
AddressBirrong, NSW
AreaCanterbury-Bankstown
KindRestaurant · Italian
Phone+61 2 9645 8666
Websitetheitalianbistro.com.au
BookingOnline through NowBookIt
Google rating4.6 from 516 reviews
Menu read1 Nov 2026 from theitalianbistro.com.au
Hours
  • Monday11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–8:30pm
  • Tuesday11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–8:30pm
  • Wednesday11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–8:30pm
  • Thursday11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–8:30pm
  • Friday11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–9pm
  • Saturday11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–9pm
  • Sunday11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–8:30pm
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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 The Italian Bistro

Does The Italian Bistro have gluten-free options?

Yes: 31 dishes are gluten free as served, and 33 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 The Italian Bistro 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 The Italian Bistro?

Margherita (Gluten free pizza base available +$5); Sardegna (Gluten free pizza base available +$5); Vegetarian Pizza (Gluten free pizza base available +$5); Pepperoni (Gluten free pizza base available +$5); Capricciosa (Gluten free pizza base available +$5); Ham and Pineapple (Gluten free pizza base available +$5).

When is The Italian Bistro open?

Monday: 11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–8:30pm. Tuesday: 11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–8:30pm. Wednesday: 11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–8:30pm. Thursday: 11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–8:30pm. Friday: 11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–9pm. Saturday: 11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–9pm. Sunday: 11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–8:30pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book The Italian Bistro online?

Yes, through NowBookIt: https://bookings.nowbookit.com/?accountid=23addf29-548b-4bf8-bfdd-fc3146211ae7&venueid=7180&theme=outlined-light&colors=hex,dd191d,c41411

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