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True South restaurant in 298 Beach Rd
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True South

The menu uses 'LG' codes (likely gluten-free) on several dishes (e.g., Chorizo Criollo LG, Ceviche Clasico de Kingfish LG, Bistec de Solomillo LG, Carrillera de Res LG, Costillar de Cordero LG, Calabaza Asada LG). The kids menu also notes 'CHIPA (GF)'. However, gluten-containing dishes are also served throughout the menu (brioche sliders, empanadas, crumbed chicken, churros), indicating a shared kitchen. No dedicated fryer or prep area documented. Cross-contamination risk should be assumed.

Address298 Beach Rd, Black Rock VIC 3193, Australia
Cuisine
Price€€
Hours
Mon3:00 to 11:00 PM
Tue12:00 to 11:00 PM
Wed12:00 to 11:00 PM
Thu12:00 to 11:00 PM
Fri12:00 to 11:00 PM
Sat12:00 to 11:00 PM
Sun12:00 to 11:00 PM
Websitetruesouth.au/
Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 0.55 ·

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

The menu uses 'LG' codes (likely gluten-free) on several dishes (e.g., Chorizo Criollo LG, Ceviche Clasico de Kingfish LG, Bistec de Solomillo LG, Carrillera de Res LG, Costillar de Cordero LG, Calabaza Asada LG). The kids menu also notes 'CHIPA (GF)'. However, gluten-containing dishes are also served throughout the menu (brioche sliders, empanadas, crumbed chicken, churros), indicating a shared kitchen. No dedicated fryer or prep area documented. Cross-contamination risk should be assumed.

marked menu

Vegan

confidence 0.60 ·

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

The menu uses 'VE' and 'VEO' codes to mark vegan and vegan-optional dishes (e.g., Aceitunas marked VE; Patatas Fritas marked V, VEO; Papas Bravas marked LD, VE; Ensalada de Arroz y Frijoles marked LD, LG, VE). No dedicated vegan prep area documented; shared kitchen with meat and dairy.

marked menu

Vegetarian

confidence 0.65 ·

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

The menu uses a 'V' code to mark vegetarian dishes (e.g., Aceitunas, Empanada de Hongos Silvestres y Ricota, Chipas, Patatas Fritas, Calabaza Asada con Quinoa, Churros, Alfajor de Coco). Multiple vegetarian options are clearly identified. No dedicated vegetarian prep area or kitchen is documented; this is a shared kitchen serving meat and seafood.

marked menu

Nut-free

confidence 0.50 ·

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

The menu uses an 'N' code on at least two dishes: Ensalada Mixta (walnuts) and Calabaza Asada con Quinoa (pistachio). Hazelnuts appear in Coles de Bruselas Crujientas. The 'N' code appears to flag nut-containing dishes rather than nut-free options. No dedicated nut-free prep area documented.

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 uses 'LD' (likely dairy-free) and 'LDO' (likely dairy-free option) codes on multiple dishes (e.g., Taco de Atun LD, Ceviche Clasico de Kingfish LD, Chorizo Criollo LG, Papas Bravas LD, Calamares Fritos LD, Bistec de Solomillo LG LD, Costillar de Cordero LG LD). Dairy-containing dishes also present on the menu; shared kitchen.

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Pescatarian

confidence 0.60 ·

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

The menu marks several fish and seafood dishes with 'I' (e.g., Taco de Atun, Pan de Gambas, Calamares Fritos). Multiple pescatarian-suitable dishes exist alongside meat dishes in a shared kitchen. No dedicated prep area documented.

marked menu

Reminder

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

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