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ARU Restaurant restaurant in 268 Little Collins St
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ARU Restaurant

No gluten-free marked menu, but staff are reported as knowledgeable and accommodating. Multiple self-identified coeliac diners report positive experiences: staff flagged that only 2 items on the main menu contain gluten, set menus are adjusted to coeliac requirements, and individual dishes are modified on request. Atly notes trained staff but flags some risk of cross-contamination. The venue itself states dietary requirements are welcome with advance notice. Not a dedicated GF kitchen.

Address268 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Cuisine
Price€€
Hours
Mon6:00 to 10:00 PM
Tue12:00 to 3:00 PM, 6:00 to 10:00 PM
Wed12:00 to 3:00 PM, 6:00 to 10:00 PM
Thu12:00 to 3:00 PM, 6:00 to 10:00 PM
Fri12:00 to 3:00 PM, 6:00 to 10:00 PM
Sat12:00 to 3:00 PM, 6:00 to 10:00 PM
SunClosed
Websitearu.net.au/
Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 0.65 ·

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

No gluten-free marked menu, but staff are reported as knowledgeable and accommodating. Multiple self-identified coeliac diners report positive experiences: staff flagged that only 2 items on the main menu contain gluten, set menus are adjusted to coeliac requirements, and individual dishes are modified on request. Atly notes trained staff but flags some risk of cross-contamination. The venue itself states dietary requirements are welcome with advance notice. Not a dedicated GF kitchen.

staff trainedadvance notice required

Cited references

[1] aggregatorARU Restaurant - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Melbourne , FindMeGlutenFreeFour self-identified coeliac reviewers report positive experiences; staff knowledgeable; only 2 menu items contain gluten per staff; set menu adjusted for coeliac; no GF-marked menu. One reviewer also notes crustacean allergy accommodation and tags venue as good for dairy-free. FindMeGlutenFree disclaimer: not a dedicated GF facility.fetched 2026-05-09[2] blogARU | Restaurant & Bar | Melbourne , aru.net.auOfficial venue website; full menu listed with no allergen markings (GF, DF, V etc.); states dietary requirements welcome with advance notice at time of booking.fetched 2026-05-09[3] blogARU Restaurant - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Melbourne , atly.comAtly aggregator lists ARU as 'accommodating gluten-free' with trained staff and some risk of cross-contamination; community reviews corroborate chef adjusting dishes for a coeliac diner; one reviewer notes histamine-symptom-free dining after chef accommodations.fetched 2026-05-09

Vegetarian

confidence 0.40 ·

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

The menu includes several vegetable-based dishes (Sweet Grey Pumpkin, Summer Tomatoes, Green Papaya, Beetroot, Grilled Broccolini), but no vegetarian marking convention is used on the menu. Dietary requirements are stated to be welcome with advance notice.

advance notice required

Shellfish-free

confidence 0.50 ·

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

Reminder

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

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