Rufio
Rufio operates a fully dedicated kitchen that is 100 percent gluten-free.
Per-allergen evidence
Rufio operates a fully dedicated kitchen that is 100 percent gluten-free. No gluten-containing ingredients are permitted anywhere on the premises, a fact confirmed by the venue's own website and several independent reviews. The owners are coeliac themselves, and the entire Latin fusion menu is gluten-free. Multiple diners have noted that a dedicated fryer is in place. While no Coeliac Australia accreditation is held, the structural fact of a completely gluten-free kitchen, combined with owner-led safety awareness, makes this a strongly trusted choice for coeliac diners.
[1] Official Rufio — Bottomless Brunch, Rufio (official menu)
Official brunch menu page; marks some items (V) for vegan; footer claims 'completely gluten-free' and 'vegan friendly'.fetched May 27, 2026[2] Aggregator Most Celiac Friendly Restaurants in Rowville, Australia - 2026, FindMeGlutenFree
FindMeGlutenFree lists Rufio's as a dedicated gluten-free restaurant, with a special badge and a review snippet that reads "Totally GF."fetched May 27, 2026[3] Verified blog Rufio - Gluten-Free Restaurant in St Kilda, atly.com
The Atly directory lists Rufio as "100% Dedicated Gluten-Free" and notes that the full menu is gluten-free.fetched May 27, 2026[4] Aggregator Rufio - Dedicated Gluten-Free Restaurant in St Kilda, FindMeGlutenFree
Multiple reviews on the FindMeGlutenFree venue page describe the establishment as "100% GF" and note the presence of a dedicated fryer, while additional reviews mention that the owners themselves are coeliac.fetched May 27, 2026[5] Verified blog Rufio, coeliaceasy.com
The CoeliacEasy directory describes Rufio as 100% gluten free, and it also highlights the availability of vegan options.fetched May 27, 2026[6] Aggregator Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Friendly Places in Chadstone, Australia, FindMeGlutenFree
The FindMeGlutenFree dairy-free list shows Rufio with a dedicated GF badge and one review snippet.fetched May 27, 2026[7] Verified blog Rufio — St Kilda, rufio.co
The official homepage describes Rufio as 'gluten-free Latin fusion.' It emphasizes that the restaurant is entirely gluten-free. The homepage also states that the restaurant offers plenty of vegan options.fetched May 27, 2026[8] Verified blog Emilia reviews a ‘beautiful’ Latin restaurant that is completely gluten-free!, 3aw.com.au
The 3AW blog review notes that the menu is entirely gluten-free, with corn used as a substitute, and that vegan options are available.fetched May 27, 2026[9] Verified blog GLUTEN FREE MELBOURNE, wefeedyou.com.au
One of the one-line entries in We Feed You's blog list reads: "Rufio is a gluten free Latin fusion restaurant and bar."fetched May 27, 2026[10] Verified blog Rufio, weekendnotes.com
According to a WeekendNotes review, Rufio is completely free of gluten and the establishment is also vegan friendly.fetched May 27, 2026[11] Verified blog The 32 best Gluten-Free restaurants in Melbourne, wanderlog.com
Wanderlog has a listicle that describes a restaurant with a gluten-free focus, and user reviews specifically mention that the place is coeliac-friendly. There is also a no onion and garlic menu.fetched May 27, 2026[12] Verified blog Rufio - Gluten-Free Restaurant in St Kilda, atly.com
The Atly directory contains a duplicate listing for the restaurant, described as '100% Dedicated Gluten-Free', and it notes that the entire menu is gluten-free.fetched May 27, 2026[13] Verified blog Emilia reviews a ‘beautiful’ Latin restaurant that is completely gluten-free!, 3aw.com.au
A duplicate 3AW blog review notes the menu is entirely gluten-free, with vegan options. The review mentions the use of corn and an open-fire grill.fetched May 27, 2026[14] Verified blog Rufio, theceliacmd.com
The Celiac MD directory stub provides an address and phone number, but no substantive content.fetched May 27, 2026[15] Verified blog Rufio, theceliacmd.com
The Celiac MD directory stub is a duplicate entry that lists an address and phone number but contains no substantive content.fetched May 27, 2026[16] Verified blog Rufio - Gluten Free Around the World, gfaroundtheworld.com
The directory "GF Around the World" tags restaurants as '100% Gluten Free,' and user reviews confirm that the menu is gluten-free.fetched May 27, 2026[17] Verified blog GLUTEN FREE MELBOURNE, wefeedyou.com.au
We Feed You maintains a blog list, noted as a duplicate, containing a single entry: "Rufio is a gluten free Latin fusion restaurant and bar."fetched May 27, 2026[18] Verified blog Rufio, coeliaceasy.com
The CoeliacEasy directory, which appears to contain a duplicate listing, describes Rufio as being 100% gluten-free and also notes that it provides vegan-friendly options.fetched May 27, 2026[19] Verified blog Rufio — St Kilda, rufio.co
The official homepage is a duplicate. It describes Rufio as a 'gluten-free Latin fusion' restaurant that is 'entirely gluten-free with plenty of vegan options'.fetched May 27, 2026[20] Verified blog The 32 best Gluten-Free restaurants in Melbourne, wanderlog.com
The entry is a duplicate of a Wanderlog listicle that describes a gluten-free focus, and user reviews mention the restaurant as coeliac-friendly.fetched May 27, 2026The menu is vegan-friendly. It lists several dishes marked (V) on the brunch menu and claims plenty of vegan options, but the kitchen also serves pork belly and swordfish, so cross-contact is possible. Staff help with dietary needs. No dedicated vegan equipment or separate prep area is mentioned, yet the venue is still considered reliable for vegan options in a shared kitchen environment.
[1] Official Rufio — Bottomless Brunch, Rufio (official menu)
Official brunch menu page; marks some items (V) for vegan; footer claims 'completely gluten-free' and 'vegan friendly'.fetched May 27, 2026[2] Verified blog Rufio, coeliaceasy.com
The CoeliacEasy directory describes Rufio as 100% gluten free, and it also highlights the availability of vegan options.fetched May 27, 2026[3] Verified blog Rufio — St Kilda, rufio.co
The official homepage describes Rufio as 'gluten-free Latin fusion.' It emphasizes that the restaurant is entirely gluten-free. The homepage also states that the restaurant offers plenty of vegan options.fetched May 27, 2026[4] Verified blog Emilia reviews a ‘beautiful’ Latin restaurant that is completely gluten-free!, 3aw.com.au
The 3AW blog review notes that the menu is entirely gluten-free, with corn used as a substitute, and that vegan options are available.fetched May 27, 2026[5] Verified blog Rufio, weekendnotes.com
According to a WeekendNotes review, Rufio is completely free of gluten and the establishment is also vegan friendly.fetched May 27, 2026[6] Verified blog Emilia reviews a ‘beautiful’ Latin restaurant that is completely gluten-free!, 3aw.com.au
A duplicate 3AW blog review notes the menu is entirely gluten-free, with vegan options. The review mentions the use of corn and an open-fire grill.fetched May 27, 2026[7] Verified blog Rufio — St Kilda, rufio.co
The official homepage is a duplicate. It describes Rufio as a 'gluten-free Latin fusion' restaurant that is 'entirely gluten-free with plenty of vegan options'.fetched May 27, 2026A single source mentions that the venue has 'plenty of vegan options to tick the dairy-free box', but no specific dairy-free menu items, kitchen practices, or staff training around dairy are described. No marked menu or dedicated equipment is noted. This is a thin signal; call ahead to confirm dairy-free options and cross-contact risk.
[1] Verified blog Emilia reviews a ‘beautiful’ Latin restaurant that is completely gluten-free!, 3aw.com.au
The 3AW blog review notes that the menu is entirely gluten-free, with corn used as a substitute, and that vegan options are available.fetched May 27, 2026[2] Verified blog Emilia reviews a ‘beautiful’ Latin restaurant that is completely gluten-free!, 3aw.com.au
A duplicate 3AW blog review notes the menu is entirely gluten-free, with vegan options. The review mentions the use of corn and an open-fire grill.fetched May 27, 2026A dish on the menu features Spiced Peanut Sauce, indicating that peanuts are used somewhere in the kitchen, though the menu mentions nothing about nut-free options, dedicated equipment, or staff training on allergies. This is a limited-information signal, and calling ahead to discuss nut allergy accommodation is advisable.
Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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