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Odettes Eatery

GF items are clearly marked on the physical menu, confirmed by multiple self-identified coeliac and symptomatic-coeliac diners on FindMeGlutenFree. No dedicated kitchen (confirmed explicitly: 'No dedicated kitchen' by one reviewer; venue's own disclaimer states 'we cannot guarantee that trace elements may not be present'). A dedicated fryer is the most contested structural point: two symptomatic-coeliac reviewers affirm it exists — including one who received a direct staff explanation ('a separate fryer as they'd noticed high demand from the coeliac community') — while one self-identified coeliac reviewer (who called ahead) reported being told to avoid the chips, implying a shared or unsafe fryer at the time of her visit. Staff are consistently described as knowledgeable, and the kitchen accepts allergen notifications. Majority of the menu is naturally GF. Rated C on the balance of evidence, but the fryer conflict means this is closer to a hard C than a comfortable one; coeliacs who react to low-level contamination should call ahead to confirm current fryer practice.

Address90 Wellesley Street West, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
CuisineMediterranean
Price€€
Hours
Mon7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tue7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wed7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thu7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Fri7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Sat8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Sun8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Websitewww.odettes.co.nz/
Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 0.65 ·

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

GF items are clearly marked on the physical menu, confirmed by multiple self-identified coeliac and symptomatic-coeliac diners on FindMeGlutenFree. No dedicated kitchen (confirmed explicitly: 'No dedicated kitchen' by one reviewer; venue's own disclaimer states 'we cannot guarantee that trace elements may not be present'). A dedicated fryer is the most contested structural point: two symptomatic-coeliac reviewers affirm it exists — including one who received a direct staff explanation ('a separate fryer as they'd noticed high demand from the coeliac community') — while one self-identified coeliac reviewer (who called ahead) reported being told to avoid the chips, implying a shared or unsafe fryer at the time of her visit. Staff are consistently described as knowledgeable, and the kitchen accepts allergen notifications. Majority of the menu is naturally GF. Rated C on the balance of evidence, but the fryer conflict means this is closer to a hard C than a comfortable one; coeliacs who react to low-level contamination should call ahead to confirm current fryer practice.

dedicated fryermarked menustaff trained

Cited references

[1] aggregatorOdettes Eatery - Gluten-Free Mediterranean Restaurant in Auckland , FindMeGlutenFreeSeven coeliac/symptomatic-coeliac reviews on FMGF; GF items confirmed marked on menu by multiple reviewers; dedicated fryer claimed by two reviewers (including one with direct staff confirmation citing coeliac community demand) but disputed by one reviewer who was told to avoid chips; 'No dedicated kitchen' explicitly noted; staff praised as knowledgeable; no glutening reactions reported; two reviewers tag 'good for dairy-free'; venue flagged explicitly as NOT a dedicated GF facility.fetched 2026-05-09[2] blogOdettes Eatery , odettes.co.nzFull venue website with current menus; each menu section ends with a 'Gluten free' footer tag after the allergen disclaimer; disclaimer states 'we cannot guarantee that trace elements may not be present'; no inline per-dish GF/DF/V symbols visible in scraped text; many naturally vegetarian and dairy-containing dishes present across all menus.fetched 2026-05-09[3] blogOdettes Eatery , thefamilycompany.co.nzAggregation of ~1,900 Google reviews; multiple reviewers mention GF accommodation; one notes 'over 90% of the menu is gluten free'; several note positive celiac experiences; one reviewer describes easy accommodation for a group with vegan, vegetarian, and dairy-free needs; one notes limited vegan mains; one reviewer praises 'Great GF options'; no reported adverse reactions.fetched 2026-05-09[4] blogBest Gluten Free Cafes in Auckland – glutenfree.co.nz , glutenfree.co.nzNZ-focused GF dining guide blog; describes Odettes as 'not a dedicated kitchen' with a menu 'heavily skewed towards gluten-free options'; staff described as 'highly trained in allergen management'; notes GF fritters 'prepared in separate pans upon request'; names Odettes as a top CBD GF brunch spot alongside Major Sprout and Chuffed.fetched 2026-05-09[5] blogOdettes Eatery - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Auckland , atly.comGluten-free restaurant mapping app; classifies Odettes as 'Accommodating' with 'some risk of cross-contamination'; confirms trained staff and dedicated appliances; confirms GF options marked on menu; describes approximately 90% GF menu; describes venue as offering 'celiac-safe hearty brunch options'.fetched 2026-05-09

Vegan

confidence 0.45 ·

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

A small number of reviewers reference vegan options: one describes Odettes as 'great for vegans and carnivorous to eat together (also has df dessert option)', while another reviewer suggests the venue 'could offer more vegan main options', implying some are present but the selection is limited. A third reviewer noted the number of vegan options is not clearly displayed online. Several menu dishes are potentially vegan (burnt eggplant, roast carrot salad, braised chickpeas, crudités with cashew whip), but dairy-containing dishes dominate many sections. No dedicated vegan labelling or vegan protocol is evidenced.

Vegetarian

confidence 0.50 ·

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

The Mediterranean-focused menu contains many naturally vegetarian dishes across all service periods (pumpkin fritters, burnt eggplant, braised chickpeas, roast carrot salad, maple granola, almond rice pudding, mushroom skewer, crudités, and several sides). Multiple reviewers note the menu caters comfortably to vegetarians alongside meat-eaters. One reviewer specifically chose Odettes to accommodate a group with 'vegan, vegetarian, dairy free' requirements and described it as 'easy to cater for all'. No evidence of a dedicated 'V' marker on the menu or a formal vegetarian protocol beyond natural menu composition.

Cited references

[1] blogOdettes Eatery , odettes.co.nzFull venue website with current menus; each menu section ends with a 'Gluten free' footer tag after the allergen disclaimer; disclaimer states 'we cannot guarantee that trace elements may not be present'; no inline per-dish GF/DF/V symbols visible in scraped text; many naturally vegetarian and dairy-containing dishes present across all menus.fetched 2026-05-09[2] blogOdettes Eatery , thefamilycompany.co.nzAggregation of ~1,900 Google reviews; multiple reviewers mention GF accommodation; one notes 'over 90% of the menu is gluten free'; several note positive celiac experiences; one reviewer describes easy accommodation for a group with vegan, vegetarian, and dairy-free needs; one notes limited vegan mains; one reviewer praises 'Great GF options'; no reported adverse reactions.fetched 2026-05-09

Dairy-free

confidence 0.50 ·

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

FindMeGlutenFree community tags from two separate reviewers flag Odettes as 'good for dairy-free', and one reviewer explicitly chose it for a group that included dairy-free requirements, rating it 'easy to cater for all'. One coeliac reviewer noted that when combining GF and dairy-free requirements, only one or two dishes met both criteria on her visit. The menu is dairy-heavy overall (feta, halloumi, labneh, crème fraîche feature widely), but staff appear willing to advise on dairy-free options. No dedicated DF marking on the menu is evidenced.

Cited references

[1] aggregatorOdettes Eatery - Gluten-Free Mediterranean Restaurant in Auckland , FindMeGlutenFreeSeven coeliac/symptomatic-coeliac reviews on FMGF; GF items confirmed marked on menu by multiple reviewers; dedicated fryer claimed by two reviewers (including one with direct staff confirmation citing coeliac community demand) but disputed by one reviewer who was told to avoid chips; 'No dedicated kitchen' explicitly noted; staff praised as knowledgeable; no glutening reactions reported; two reviewers tag 'good for dairy-free'; venue flagged explicitly as NOT a dedicated GF facility.fetched 2026-05-09[2] blogOdettes Eatery , thefamilycompany.co.nzAggregation of ~1,900 Google reviews; multiple reviewers mention GF accommodation; one notes 'over 90% of the menu is gluten free'; several note positive celiac experiences; one reviewer describes easy accommodation for a group with vegan, vegetarian, and dairy-free needs; one notes limited vegan mains; one reviewer praises 'Great GF options'; no reported adverse reactions.fetched 2026-05-09

Reminder

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