Arabesque Restaurant & Lounge

Menu marks several dishes as gluten-free (G) on Quandoo menu; AGFG lists 'Gluten Free Options'. No evidence of dedicated kitchen, fryer, or accreditation. Shared kitchen with cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

Address642 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

CuisineMiddle Eastern · Cafe

Price€€

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	3:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Wed	3:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Thu	3:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Fri	3:00 PM to 2:00 AM
Sat	3:00 PM to 2:00 AM
Sun	3:00 PM to 1:00 AM

Websitewww.arabesquemelbournecbd.com.au/

Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 0.60 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

✓ marked menu

Cited references

[1] blogMenu and prices at Arabesque Restaurant and Lounge, Melbourne | Quandoo , quandoo.com.auMenu page: marks dishes with (G) for gluten-free and (V) for vegetarian/vegan. No dedicated equipment details.fetched 2026-05-13 [2] blogArabesque Restaurant & Lounge, Melbourne CBD - Middle Eastern Restaurant Menu, Phone, Reviews | AGFG , agfg.com.auAGFG listing: tags include Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Halal, Vegan, Vegetarian, Sugar Free options. No structural details.fetched 2026-05-13

Vegan

confidence 0.60 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

Menu marks several dishes as vegetarian/vegan (V) on Quandoo menu; AGFG lists 'Vegan Options'. No dedicated vegan kitchen or equipment. Shared preparation area.

✓ marked menu

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Vegetarian

confidence 0.60 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

Menu marks several dishes as vegetarian (V) on Quandoo menu; AGFG lists 'Vegetarian Options'. Shared kitchen, no dedicated prep area.

✓ marked menu

Cited references

Halal

confidence 0.60 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

Venue website states 'Proudly halal' and AGFG lists 'Halal Options'. No certification or dedicated halal kitchen mentioned. Claim is venue's own, no independent verification.

Cited references

[1] blogArabesque Melbourne CBD | Shisha Lounge | Middle Eastern Restaurant , arabesquemelbournecbd.com.auVenue website: describes Middle Eastern cuisine, shisha lounge, and states 'Proudly halal'. No allergen menu or dedicated facilities mentioned.fetched 2026-05-08 [2] blogArabesque Melbourne CBD | Shisha Lounge | Middle Eastern Restaurant , arabesquemelbournecbd.com.auDuplicate of venue website; same information as source 2.fetched 2026-05-13 [3] blogArabesque Restaurant & Lounge, Melbourne CBD - Middle Eastern Restaurant Menu, Phone, Reviews | AGFG , agfg.com.auAGFG listing: tags include Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Halal, Vegan, Vegetarian, Sugar Free options. No structural details.fetched 2026-05-13

Dairy-free

confidence 0.40 ·

Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.

AGFG lists 'Dairy Free Options' but menu does not mark dairy-free dishes. No further evidence of accommodation quality. Staff may accommodate on request.

Cited references

[1] blogArabesque Restaurant & Lounge, Melbourne CBD - Middle Eastern Restaurant Menu, Phone, Reviews | AGFG , agfg.com.auAGFG listing: tags include Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Halal, Vegan, Vegetarian, Sugar Free options. No structural details.fetched 2026-05-13

Sugar-free

confidence 0.30 ·

Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.

AGFG lists 'Sugar Free Options' but no menu marking or further details. Quality of accommodation unknown.

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Reminder

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

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