Rumi

Separate dietary / gluten-free menu available, newly installed dedicated gluten-free fryer confirmed by multiple recent reviews, knowledgeable staff. No dedicated kitchen (shared kitchen acknowledged). Cross-contamination risk exists but managed through separate fryer and staff awareness. Not a dedicated GF facility.

Address2 Village Ave, Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia

CuisineMiddle Eastern · Lebanese · Turkish · Vegan · Vegetarian

Price€€

Hours

Mon	5:30 to 9:30 PM
Tue	5:30 to 9:30 PM
Wed	5:30 to 9:30 PM
Thu	5:30 to 9:30 PM
Fri	5:30 to 9:30 PM
Sat	5:30 to 9:30 PM
Sun	5:30 to 9:30 PM

Websitewww.rumirestaurant.com.au/

Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 0.72 ·

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

✓ dedicated fryer✓ marked menu✓ staff trained

Cited references

[1] officialMENU — RUMI , Rumi (official menu)Links to a separate Dietary Menu PDF; describes sharing menu with vegetable/grain dishes; no per-dish allergen codes visible in text.fetched 2026-05-15 [2] aggregatorRumi - Gluten-Free Middle Eastern Restaurant in Brunswick East , FindMeGlutenFreeLists 9 recent ratings; multiple coeliac reviews report separate GF menu, dedicated fryer, knowledgeable staff. Platform notes 'not a dedicated GF facility'. Aggregate: 6 safety ratings, dedicated fryer reported 2×.fetched 2026-05-15 [3] aggregatorGluten-Free Middle Eastern Restaurants in Melbourne, Australia , FindMeGlutenFreeRumi appears in search for GF Middle Eastern restaurants in Melbourne; confirms GF menu listing with dessert as reported GF item.fetched 2026-05-15 [4] blogRumi Restaurant , rumirestaurant.com.auHomepage mentions 'dietary accommodations (vegan, gluten-free, etc.)' for events; describes Middle Eastern sharing menu with vegetarian focus.fetched 2026-05-08 [5] blogRumi Restaurant , rumirestaurant.com.auRepeat of Rumi restaurant homepage; again states 'dietary accommodations (vegan, gluten-free, etc.)' and 'cater to all dietary requirements'.fetched 2026-05-15 [6] blogRumi Restaurant, Brunswick - Middle Eastern Restaurant Menu, Phone, Reviews | AGFG , agfg.com.auAGFG listing features: 'Gluten Free Options', 'Halal Options', 'Vegetarian Options'. Chef Tom Sarafian. No dedicated kitchen or accreditation mentioned.fetched 2026-05-15

Vegetarian

confidence 0.45 ·

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

AGFG listing marks 'Vegetarian Options' as a feature. Menu description includes 'large variety of vegetable and grain dishes'. No dedicated vegetarian prep area or marked menu known.

Cited references

[1] officialMENU — RUMI , Rumi (official menu)Links to a separate Dietary Menu PDF; describes sharing menu with vegetable/grain dishes; no per-dish allergen codes visible in text.fetched 2026-05-15 [2] blogRumi Restaurant, Brunswick - Middle Eastern Restaurant Menu, Phone, Reviews | AGFG , agfg.com.auAGFG listing features: 'Gluten Free Options', 'Halal Options', 'Vegetarian Options'. Chef Tom Sarafian. No dedicated kitchen or accreditation mentioned.fetched 2026-05-15

Vegan

confidence 0.40 ·

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

Several FindMeGF reviews mention vegan options. Official website states 'dietary accommodations (vegan, gluten-free, etc.)' are available for events. No dedicated vegan kitchen or marked vegan menu confirmed.

Cited references

[1] aggregatorRumi - Gluten-Free Middle Eastern Restaurant in Brunswick East , FindMeGlutenFreeLists 9 recent ratings; multiple coeliac reviews report separate GF menu, dedicated fryer, knowledgeable staff. Platform notes 'not a dedicated GF facility'. Aggregate: 6 safety ratings, dedicated fryer reported 2×.fetched 2026-05-15 [2] blogRumi Restaurant , rumirestaurant.com.auHomepage mentions 'dietary accommodations (vegan, gluten-free, etc.)' for events; describes Middle Eastern sharing menu with vegetarian focus.fetched 2026-05-08

Halal

confidence 0.35 ·

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

AGFG listing includes 'Halal Options'. Middle Eastern cuisine style may align with halal practices, but no certification or formal halal menu mentioned.

Cited references

[1] blogRumi Restaurant, Brunswick - Middle Eastern Restaurant Menu, Phone, Reviews | AGFG , agfg.com.auAGFG listing features: 'Gluten Free Options', 'Halal Options', 'Vegetarian Options'. Chef Tom Sarafian. No dedicated kitchen or accreditation mentioned.fetched 2026-05-15

Reminder

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

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