
ONDA Bar & Eatery - Richmond
The entire menu is 100% gluten-free, with no gluten ingredients ever used in the kitchen, multiple items marked with a (GF) symbol, the venue promoting itself as a dedicated gluten-free restaurant, and a third-party blog alongside a directory listing confirming entirely gluten-free food.
Per-allergen evidence
The entire menu is 100% gluten-free, with no gluten ingredients ever used in the kitchen, multiple items marked with a (GF) symbol, the venue promoting itself as a dedicated gluten-free restaurant, and a third-party blog alongside a directory listing confirming entirely gluten-free food.
[1] Official ONDA, ONDA Bar & Eatery - Richmond (official menu)
The menu is official. It declares '100% Gluten Free' but also uses symbols like (VG), (V), and (GF) on some dishes, and no explanation of those symbols is provided.fetched Jun 21, 2026[2] Verified blog ONDA, ondamelbourne.com
Gluten-free options are front and center on the homepage, which also highlights FODMAP-friendly meals along with vegan and vegetarian choices. The menu can be prepared without onions or garlic, with either ingredient omittable upon request.fetched Jun 21, 2026[3] Verified blog ONDA Bar & Eatery, Richmond North - South American Restaurant Menu, Phone, Reviews | AGFG, agfg.com.au
The AGFG directory carries tags for gluten-free, dairy-free, halal, vegan, and vegetarian options, and one review praises the gluten-free food.fetched Jun 21, 2026[4] Verified blog 35 Best Gluten-Free Melbourne CBD Lunch Spots 2026 - Seniors in Melbourne, seniorsinmelbourne.com.au
ONDA is listed as entirely gluten-free. A claim of Coeliac Australia accreditation is also made, though this remains unverified and has not been officially confirmed by the accrediting body or any independent source.fetched Jun 21, 2026The venue marks several dishes with a (V) to indicate they are vegan. It markets itself as vegan-friendly. Buffalo Cauliflower and Mexican Quinoa Stuffed Capsicum are examples of the vegan options. The kitchen is shared, so cross-contamination with non-vegan ingredients (meat, dairy) is possible.
[1] Official ONDA, ONDA Bar & Eatery - Richmond (official menu)
The menu is official. It declares '100% Gluten Free' but also uses symbols like (VG), (V), and (GF) on some dishes, and no explanation of those symbols is provided.fetched Jun 21, 2026[2] Verified blog ONDA, ondamelbourne.com
Gluten-free options are front and center on the homepage, which also highlights FODMAP-friendly meals along with vegan and vegetarian choices. The menu can be prepared without onions or garlic, with either ingredient omittable upon request.fetched Jun 21, 2026[3] Verified blog ONDA Bar & Eatery, Richmond North - South American Restaurant Menu, Phone, Reviews | AGFG, agfg.com.au
The AGFG directory carries tags for gluten-free, dairy-free, halal, vegan, and vegetarian options, and one review praises the gluten-free food.fetched Jun 21, 2026Many dishes carry a (V) or (VG) label to indicate vegetarian suitability, and the restaurant describes itself as vegetarian-friendly. Vegetarian choices appear across every course on the menu. The kitchen is shared with meat and seafood dishes.
[1] Official ONDA, ONDA Bar & Eatery - Richmond (official menu)
The menu is official. It declares '100% Gluten Free' but also uses symbols like (VG), (V), and (GF) on some dishes, and no explanation of those symbols is provided.fetched Jun 21, 2026[2] Verified blog ONDA, ondamelbourne.com
Gluten-free options are front and center on the homepage, which also highlights FODMAP-friendly meals along with vegan and vegetarian choices. The menu can be prepared without onions or garlic, with either ingredient omittable upon request.fetched Jun 21, 2026[3] Verified blog ONDA Bar & Eatery, Richmond North - South American Restaurant Menu, Phone, Reviews | AGFG, agfg.com.au
The AGFG directory carries tags for gluten-free, dairy-free, halal, vegan, and vegetarian options, and one review praises the gluten-free food.fetched Jun 21, 2026The restaurant's website reports that the menu is FODMAP Friendly and can be made onion-free and garlic-free, which is relevant for low-FODMAP diets. However, no specific dish markings or kitchen protocols are detailed, so confirmation with staff is advised.
The AGFG directory lists 'Dairy Free Options' as a feature, suggesting some dairy-free choices are available, but no specific menu markings or kitchen practices are documented.
The AGFG directory lists a 'Halal Options' designation. This feature indicates that there are some halal-friendly choices available, though the directory does not offer any detailed information about how the food is sourced or prepared.
The restaurant's homepage states that the menu accommodates pescatarians. Several seafood dishes are available, though no specific pescatarian marking appears on the menu.
Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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