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Va Penne restaurant in Northcote
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Va Penne

Va Penne offers gluten-free pasta and pizza, with multiple community reviews praising the quality. The Atly listing marks it as 'Accommodating' with trained staff but notes some risk of cross-contamination, as the kitchen is shared with regular pasta and pizza dough. One reviewer specifically mentions an 'Ardor gluten free base' option for pizza, indicating dedicated GF ingredients are available. No dedicated fryer or kitchen is documented, and accreditation sources are absent. Coeliac diners should confirm protocols directly — cross-contamination risk exists in a shared Italian kitchen.

Address493 High St, Northcote VIC 3070, Australia
CuisineItalian · Pizza
Price€€
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5:00pm - 12:00am
Wed5:00pm - 12:00am
Thu5:00pm - 12:00am
Fri5:00pm - 1:00am
Sat5:00pm - 1:00am
SunClosed
Websitevapenne.com.au/
Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 60% ·

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

Va Penne offers gluten-free pasta and pizza, with multiple community reviews praising the quality. The Atly listing marks it as 'Accommodating' with trained staff but notes some risk of cross-contamination, as the kitchen is shared with regular pasta and pizza dough. One reviewer specifically mentions an 'Ardor gluten free base' option for pizza, indicating dedicated GF ingredients are available. No dedicated fryer or kitchen is documented, and accreditation sources are absent. Coeliac diners should confirm protocols directly — cross-contamination risk exists in a shared Italian kitchen.

staff trained

Cited references

[1] aggregatorVa Penne - Northcote Victoria Restaurant - HappyCow , HappyCowHappyCow listing: Italian diner with vegan pasta, pizza, and vegan notzarella. Category 'Veg-options' and 'Lacto'. Hours and location provided.fetched 2026-05-25[2] blogVa Penne - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Northcote , atly.comAtly listing: 'Accommodating gluten-free' with trained staff and cross-contamination risk noted. Community quotes praise GF pasta and pizza.fetched 2026-05-25[3] blogVa Penne - Experience Authentic Italian Dining in Northcote , va-penne.goto-where.comGoto Where directory: overview with photos, amenities, and reviews. Review by Chloe Beer mentions 'gluten free pasta is amazing' and 'Ardor gluten free base' for pizza.fetched 2026-05-25[4] blogVa Penne - Food Northcote,VIC , vic.beautihost.comBeautihost directory: scraped Google reviews include Erin Batman's mention of 'Ardor gluten free base' for one pizza. Hours and contact details.fetched 2026-05-25[5] blogTop 13 Gluten-Free Dining Spots to Explore in Northcote , atly.comAtly Top 13 list: Va Penne listed as #2, 'Accommodating Gluten-Free'. Same description and community quotes as single listing.fetched 2026-05-25

Vegan

confidence 50% ·

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.

HappyCow lists this as a 'Veg-options' lacto venue with vegan pasta and pizza choices and vegan notzarella. No menu source or review corroborates specific vegan dish marking or dedicated preparation. Staff awareness is plausible given the explicit vegan notzarella mention, but cross-contamination risk in a shared Italian kitchen with cheese and meat is standard. Vegan diners should call ahead and discuss options.

Vegetarian

confidence 50% ·

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 serves Italian fare with pasta, pizza, and salads; several reviews mention vegetarian-friendly dishes such as pumpkin/ricotta/pine nuts pizza, burrata, and ricotta gnocchi. No marked menu or dedicated vegetarian protocols are noted. The kitchen is shared with meat dishes. Vegetarian diners can find suitable options but should confirm with staff.

Reminder

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

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