Criniti's Southbank

Gluten-free pasta swaps and GF-marked menu items available. One community report confirms a dedicated gluten-free pasta pot, but no dedicated fryer. Staff knowledge of cross-contamination is inconsistent: one celiac diner felt unwell after GF pasta, while another reported no issues. The venue is not a dedicated gluten-free facility.

Address645 Freshwater Pl, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

CuisineItalian

Price€€€

Hours

Mon	11:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Tue	11:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Wed	11:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Thu	11:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Fri	11:00 AM to 10:30 PM
Sat	11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Sun	11:00 AM to 9:30 PM

Websitewww.crinitis.com.au/

Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 0.65 ·

Marked menu + dedicated, Allergen-marked menu plus dedicated fryer / prep area. Staff trained. Not a fully dedicated kitchen.

Honest caveat: Two celiac reviewers reported inconsistent staff knowledge of cross-contamination; one felt unwell after GF pasta.

✓ marked menu

Cited references

[1] aggregatorCriniti's - Gluten-Free Italian Restaurant in Southbank , FindMeGlutenFreeCommunity reviews: GF pasta swaps, dedicated pasta pot reported, no dedicated fryer; mixed staff knowledge, one celiac felt unwell.fetched 2026-05-17 [2] blogCriniti's Southbank in Melbourne - Menu, Reviews, Photos , sluurpy.comMenu shows GF, V, VG markings on multiple dishes (e.g., Barramundi Salsa Verde GF, Kangaroo GF).fetched 2026-05-16 [3] blogCriniti's Southbank, Southbank - Italian Restaurant Menu, Phone, Reviews | AGFG , agfg.com.auLists features: Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options, Vegetarian Options, Dairy Free Options, Halal Options.fetched 2026-05-16 [4] blogTop 42 Gluten-Free Dinner Spots to Delight in Southbank , atly.comLists Criniti's as #8 in Southbank GF dinner spots; describes staff as accommodating, gluten-free options easy.fetched 2026-05-17 [5] blogCriniti's Southbank - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Southbank , atly.comDedicated Atly page: unverified, notes staff accommodating, gluten-free options easy, but mocktails not coeliac-safe.fetched 2026-05-17

Vegan

confidence 0.60 ·

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

Menu items marked VG (vegan) and the venue's website mentions vegan options. AGFG lists 'Vegan Options' as a feature. No dedicated kitchen or fryer; shared preparation area. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

✓ marked menu

Cited references

[1] blogItalian Restaurant - NSW, Western Australia & Victoria | Criniti's , crinitis.com.auHomepage mentions 'vegan options' and 'something for everyone'; no allergen-specific details.fetched 2026-05-16 [2] blogCriniti's Southbank in Melbourne - Menu, Reviews, Photos , sluurpy.comMenu shows GF, V, VG markings on multiple dishes (e.g., Barramundi Salsa Verde GF, Kangaroo GF).fetched 2026-05-16 [3] blogCriniti's Southbank, Southbank - Italian Restaurant Menu, Phone, Reviews | AGFG , agfg.com.auLists features: Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options, Vegetarian Options, Dairy Free Options, Halal Options.fetched 2026-05-16

Vegetarian

confidence 0.60 ·

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

Menu items marked V (vegetarian) and AGFG lists 'Vegetarian Options'. Shared kitchen with no dedicated preparation area.

✓ marked menu

Cited references

[1] blogCriniti's Southbank in Melbourne - Menu, Reviews, Photos , sluurpy.comMenu shows GF, V, VG markings on multiple dishes (e.g., Barramundi Salsa Verde GF, Kangaroo GF).fetched 2026-05-16 [2] blogCriniti's Southbank, Southbank - Italian Restaurant Menu, Phone, Reviews | AGFG , agfg.com.auLists features: Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options, Vegetarian Options, Dairy Free Options, Halal Options.fetched 2026-05-16 [3] blogRestaurants in Southbank,VIC With Vegetarian Options | AGFG , agfg.com.auAGFG category page for vegetarian options in Southbank; lists Criniti's as having vegetarian options.fetched 2026-05-09

Dairy-free

confidence 0.50 ·

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

AGFG lists 'Dairy Free Options' as a feature. Menu does not consistently mark dairy-free items. Shared kitchen; no dedicated equipment reported.

Cited references

[1] blogCriniti's Southbank, Southbank - Italian Restaurant Menu, Phone, Reviews | AGFG , agfg.com.auLists features: Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options, Vegetarian Options, Dairy Free Options, Halal Options.fetched 2026-05-16 [2] blogCriniti's Southbank, Southbank - Italian Restaurant Menu, Phone, Reviews | AGFG , agfg.com.auDuplicate of AGFG listing; same feature tags (GF, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy Free, Halal).fetched 2026-05-16

Halal

confidence 0.50 ·

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

AGFG lists 'Halal Options' as a feature. No further details on preparation or certification. Staff can accommodate on request.

Cited references

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

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