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Tavlin

Several menu items are marked GF (chicken shawarma, grilled chicken skewer, lamb & veal kofta) and the kitchen uses a dedicated fryer for chips. A coeliac diner reports staff changed gloves and used a separate prep area for their meal. The kitchen is shared with gluten-containing pita and laffa, so cross-contamination is possible but the venue takes clear precautions.

Address223 Carlisle St, Balaclava VIC 3183, Australia
CuisineMiddle Eastern
Price€€
Hours
Mon11:30am–9pm
Tue11:30am–9pm
Wed11:30am–9pm
Thu11:30am–9pm
Fri11:30am–4pm
SatClosed
Sun11:30am–9pm
Websitetavlin.com.au/
Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 75% ·

Strongly trusted, High-care setup. Either someone close to the kitchen (owner, chef, staff) needs to avoid this allergen themselves, OR the menu marks allergens AND dedicated equipment plus trained staff manage cross-contamination.

Several menu items are marked GF (chicken shawarma, grilled chicken skewer, lamb & veal kofta) and the kitchen uses a dedicated fryer for chips. A coeliac diner reports staff changed gloves and used a separate prep area for their meal. The kitchen is shared with gluten-containing pita and laffa, so cross-contamination is possible but the venue takes clear precautions.

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Cited references

[1] aggregatorGluten-Free Kosher Friendly Places in Dandenong, Australia , FindMeGlutenFreeFindMeGlutenFree listing: GF Menu, GF wraps, review describing safe coeliac prep with fresh gloves and separate area. Listed under Kosher Friendly.fetched 2026-05-27[2] aggregatorGluten-Free Wraps in Dandenong, Australia , FindMeGlutenFreeSame FindMeGlutenFree listing as source 3, confirming GF wraps and the same coeliac-safe review.fetched 2026-05-27[3] blogTavlin - Israeli Street Food - Kosher Restaurant in Melbourne , tavlin.com.auHomepage: marks chicken shawarma, grilled chicken skewer, lamb & veal kofta as GF; falafel as V/VG; Iraqi as V/VG optional. States 'Kosher Restaurant in Melbourne'. Hours provided.fetched 2026-05-27[4] blogTikTok - Make Your Day , tiktok.comTikTok from melbourne_coeliac: confirms dedicated fryer for chips, positive experience for gluten-free diners.fetched 2026-05-27[5] blogTop 50 Gluten-Free Mediterranean Spots to Discover in Victoria , atly.comAtly list: Tavlin listed as #30, unverified, described as accommodating for gluten-free dining.fetched 2026-05-27

Vegan

confidence 50% ·

Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.

The menu marks falafel with amba as vegan (V, VG) and the Iraqi with fried eggplant & egg as vegan optional. Served from a shared kitchen with meat and dairy; no dedicated vegan equipment noted. Staff can advise on request.

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Vegetarian

confidence 50% ·

Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.

Vegetarian options are available and marked on the menu (falafel, Iraqi with eggplant, salads, hummus). Shared kitchen with meat; no dedicated prep area. Staff can accommodate when asked.

marked menu

Kosher

confidence 40% ·

Limited information, Thin positive signal only: a stray menu callout, a single passing review mention, or generic dietary marketing without specifics. Not enough to assess kitchen practice. Call ahead and confirm before relying on it.

Reminder

Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.

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