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Tahina restaurant in 223 High St
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Tahina

The menu marks GF and GFO items, and a dedicated gluten-free fryer is used for falafel. The only gluten in the kitchen is pita bread, which can be swapped for GF bread. Staff are reported as knowledgeable. However, the kitchen is not fully dedicated (pita bread is present), and there is no formal accreditation. A coeliac diner in 2016 reported no reaction and strict cross-contamination measures.

Address223 High St, Northcote VIC 3070, Australia
CuisineMiddle Eastern · Vegetarian
Price
Hours
Mon11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Tue11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Wed11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Thu11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Fri11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Sat11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Sun11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Websitewww.tahinabar.com/
Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 0.70 ·

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

The menu marks GF and GFO items, and a dedicated gluten-free fryer is used for falafel. The only gluten in the kitchen is pita bread, which can be swapped for GF bread. Staff are reported as knowledgeable. However, the kitchen is not fully dedicated (pita bread is present), and there is no formal accreditation. A coeliac diner in 2016 reported no reaction and strict cross-contamination measures.

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Cited references

[1] officialMenu — TAHINA , Tahina (official menu)Marks dishes GF, GFO, V, VO; GF bread available for $5.2; dedicated fryer implied by GFO falafel.fetched 2026-05-16[2] aggregatorTahina - Gluten-Free Middle Eastern Restaurant in Northcote , FindMeGlutenFreeLists Tahina; 1 rating; reports dedicated GF fryer; notes 'No GF menu' but reviewer says GF items marked.fetched 2026-05-16[3] aggregatorGluten-Free Middle Eastern Restaurants in Melbourne, Australia , FindMeGlutenFreeLists Tahina in Melbourne GF Middle Eastern search; snippet: 'No gluten goes in the fryer'.fetched 2026-05-16[4] blogTahina - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Northcote , atly.comLists Tahina as celiac friendly; claims dedicated GF place, trained staff, dedicated kitchen space, dedicated appliances (fryer).fetched 2026-05-16[5] blogTahina, Northcote , coeliacinmelbourne.wordpress.com2016 coeliac review: GF falafel in wheat-free fryer, GF bread available, no reaction, strict CC measures.fetched 2026-05-16

Vegan

confidence 0.70 ·

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

The menu extensively marks V and VO items, indicating a strong vegan offering. Many dishes are explicitly vegan, including falafel, salads, smoothies, and desserts. The venue is described as a Middle Eastern restaurant with a clear plant-based focus. However, the kitchen is not fully dedicated vegan (eggs and dairy appear in some dishes like shakshuka and challah sandwich), and there is no formal vegan accreditation.

marked menu

Vegetarian

confidence 0.70 ·

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

The menu is heavily vegetarian/plant-based, with many dishes marked V and VO. The venue is a Middle Eastern restaurant with a strong vegetarian focus. However, the kitchen is not fully dedicated vegetarian (some dishes contain meat-like items such as the vegan 'carrot' hot dog, but no meat is evident on the menu), and there is no formal accreditation.

marked menu

Dairy-free

confidence 0.60 ·

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

The menu marks some items as VO (vegan option) which implies dairy-free, but there is no dedicated dairy-free kitchen or fryer. Dairy ingredients like cottage cheese, goats cheese, and tzatziki appear on the menu. Staff may accommodate, but cross-contamination risk is present.

marked menu

Egg-free

confidence 0.60 ·

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

The menu marks some items as V (vegan) which implies egg-free, but eggs are used in several dishes (shakshuka, challah breakfast sandwich, sabich). There is no dedicated egg-free kitchen or fryer. Staff may accommodate, but cross-contamination risk is present.

marked menu

Reminder

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

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