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MoVida Aqui

MoVida Aquí offers a separate gluten-free menu marked for coeliac-safe items (GF and coeliac-friendly indicators), and an allergen menu showing GF/DF options. Multiple coeliac diners report knowledgeable staff who explain GF options, though one reviewer noted mild symptoms after eating. The kitchen is shared and there is no dedicated fryer. An AGFG listing confirms the venue lists 'Gluten Free Options' as a feature. The venue is not listed on the Coeliac Australia accredited businesses directory.

Address500 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
CuisineSpanish
Price€€€
Hours
Mon12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tue12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wed12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thu12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Fri12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Sat5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
SunClosed
Websitewww.movida.com.au/aqui
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.

MoVida Aquí offers a separate gluten-free menu marked for coeliac-safe items (GF and coeliac-friendly indicators), and an allergen menu showing GF/DF options. Multiple coeliac diners report knowledgeable staff who explain GF options, though one reviewer noted mild symptoms after eating. The kitchen is shared and there is no dedicated fryer. An AGFG listing confirms the venue lists 'Gluten Free Options' as a feature. The venue is not listed on the Coeliac Australia accredited businesses directory.

Honest caveat: One coeliac diner reported mild symptoms after a meal, suggesting possible cross-contamination risk.

marked menustaff trained

Cited references

[1] officialMoVida Aquí Menu | Spanish Tapas Bar & Restaurant Melbourne CBD , MoVida Aqui (official menu)Sample menu with dish descriptions; does not show allergen codes but includes multiple vegetable, seafood, and meat dishes.fetched 2026-05-27[2] officialMoVida Aquí Menu | Spanish Tapas Bar & Restaurant Melbourne CBD , MoVida Aqui (official menu)Sample menu identical to earlier fetch; no allergen markings displayed.fetched 2026-05-16[3] aggregatorMoVida - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Melbourne , FindMeGlutenFreeLists MoVida (Original/Aqui shared profile) as offering a separate GF menu; reviews report GF items marked, no dedicated fryer, mixed coeliac safety experiences.fetched 2026-05-16[4] aggregatorMoVida - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Melbourne , FindMeGlutenFreeDuplicate of aggregator-findmeglutenfree-com-2; reviews mention separate GF menu, no dedicated fryer, staff knowledge.fetched 2026-05-16[5] aggregatorMoVida Next Door - Gluten-Free Spanish Restaurant in Melbourne , FindMeGlutenFreeListing for MoVida Next Door (separate venue) with GF menu and no dedicated fryer.fetched 2026-05-16[6] blogMoVida - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Melbourne , atly.comAtly GF listing for MoVida at 1 Hosier Ln (MoVida Original); not Aqui. Mentions gluten-free options and trained staff but for a different branch.fetched 2026-05-16[7] blogMoVida Aqui , theage.com.auGood Food Guide review of MoVida Aqui; lists 'Gluten-free options' as a feature tag, mentions vegetarian-friendly.fetched 2026-05-27[8] blogMoVida - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Melbourne , atly.comDuplicate of blog-atly-com-6; gluten-free listing for MoVida (Original), mentions accommodating GF, trained staff.fetched 2026-05-16[9] blogMoVida Aqui, Melbourne CBD - Spanish Restaurant Menu, Phone, Reviews | AGFG , agfg.com.auAGFG page for MoVida Aqui; lists 'Gluten Free Options' and 'Vegetarian Options' as features.fetched 2026-05-16

Vegetarian

confidence 65% ·

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

The sample menu includes vegetarian dishes such as Heirloom Zucchini with Mixed Grains & Whipped Ricotta, Patatas Bravas, and several vegetable-based tapas. AGFG lists 'Vegetarian Options' as a feature. The Yelp review highlights a notable eggplant parma and vegan options are described as somewhat limited. Environment is shared kitchen.

Cited references

[1] officialMoVida Aquí Menu | Spanish Tapas Bar & Restaurant Melbourne CBD , MoVida Aqui (official menu)Sample menu with dish descriptions; does not show allergen codes but includes multiple vegetable, seafood, and meat dishes.fetched 2026-05-27[2] officialMoVida Aquí Menu | Spanish Tapas Bar & Restaurant Melbourne CBD , MoVida Aqui (official menu)Sample menu identical to earlier fetch; no allergen markings displayed.fetched 2026-05-16[3] blogMoVida Aqui - Melbourne, VIC , yelp.comYelp page for MoVida Aqui with reviews; no specific allergen mentions, describes general dining experience.fetched 2026-05-27[4] blogMoVida - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Melbourne , atly.comAtly GF listing for MoVida at 1 Hosier Ln (MoVida Original); not Aqui. Mentions gluten-free options and trained staff but for a different branch.fetched 2026-05-16[5] blogMoVida Aqui, Melbourne CBD - Spanish Restaurant Menu, Phone, Reviews | AGFG , agfg.com.auAGFG page for MoVida Aqui; lists 'Gluten Free Options' and 'Vegetarian Options' as features.fetched 2026-05-16

Dairy-free

confidence 65% ·

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

A separate allergen menu is available that marks dairy-free (DF) options. Staff are reported to be knowledgeable about dietary requirements and can point out DF dishes. The menu includes naturally dairy-free items like seafood and vegetables. Shared kitchen means cross-contamination is possible.

marked menustaff trained

Vegan

confidence 55% ·

Best effort, No marked menu but staff will accommodate when asked. Quality varies by who's working that shift; safer to call ahead and confirm.

The venue does not prominently market vegan options, but some tapas dishes (e.g. Patatas Bravas) could be veganised. Staff are accustomed to dietary questions. HappyCow and Atly sources note limited vegan options and recommended to ask staff. Not a vegan-focused restaurant.

marked menuadvance notice required

Reminder

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

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