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The menu marks dishes VE (Vegan) and VEA (Vegan Option Available) across most pasta sections, and several starters and sides carry the VE tag. A dedicated vegan option is available for several dishes, including the Arrabbiata Spaghetti, Aglio Olio Peperoncino Pappardelle, and Rose Rigatoni. However, the kitchen is shared—nothing suggests a dedicated preparation area or separate cookware. Staff training on cross-contamination is not documented. Best for vegans who can confirm details with the kitchen before ordering.

Address345 Union St, Aberdeen AB11 6BS英國
CuisineItalian
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
SatClosed
Sun12PM-3PM & 5PM-10PM (approx, Sunday-Thursday hours stated together by venue, Sunday assumed included in Sunday-Thursday:
Websitesocialmonkey.uk/
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Per-allergen evidence

Vegan

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 menu marks dishes VE (Vegan) and VEA (Vegan Option Available) across most pasta sections, and several starters and sides carry the VE tag. A dedicated vegan option is available for several dishes, including the Arrabbiata Spaghetti, Aglio Olio Peperoncino Pappardelle, and Rose Rigatoni. However, the kitchen is shared—nothing suggests a dedicated preparation area or separate cookware. Staff training on cross-contamination is not documented. Best for vegans who can confirm details with the kitchen before ordering.

marked menu

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 menu marks vegetarian items clearly with V tags, and there are dedicated vegetarian starter, pasta, and main courses listed. The kitchen is a shared Italian setup with meat and seafood dishes also prepared. Cross-contamination risk is present but acknowledged on the menu's allergen note asking guests to speak with staff. No documented dedicated equipment or separate prep area.

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Coeliac · Gluten-free

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.

Many menu items are marked GF (Gluten Free) or GFA (Gluten Free Option Available), including several pasta dishes, risottos, and starters like the Caprese Salad and Arancini. A bottled Peroni Gluten Free beer is also available. The menu explicitly notes 'Our menu items may contain allergens. Please speak with our staff if you have a food allergy or intolerance.' However, the kitchen is not dedicated gluten-free—pasta is made fresh on-site and regular flour is used for breaded items. There is no indication of a dedicated fryer, separate cooking surfaces, or trained coeliac protocols. Coeliac diners should exercise caution and speak with the chef directly before ordering.

marked menu

Dairy-free

confidence 40% ·

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 menu does not use dairy-specific markup, but several items listed as vegan (VE) likely avoid dairy. Cheeses, cream sauces, and butter appear throughout the menu. No dedicated DF options are marked, and no information about dairy-free preparation or cross-contamination handling is available. Diners with dairy intolerance should ask staff for guidance.

Reminder

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

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