Hillside Kitchen
The restaurant is 100% vegetarian by design.
Per-allergen evidence
The restaurant is 100% vegetarian by design. No meat is used or stored on the premises. Every dish is vegetarian as a baseline, which makes it a structurally safe choice for vegetarians.
[1] Aggregator Hillside Kitchen & Cellar - Wellington Restaurant - HappyCow, HappyCow
HappyCow listing: describes venue as vegetarian bistro that can accommodate allergies/dietary needs; vegan menu available with advance notice. No allergen marking details.fetched Jun 26, 2026[2] Verified blog Hillside Kitchen - Plant-Based Dining with Heart, Soul & Sustainability - Sojourn®, sojournhotels.co.nz
A promotional blog post by Sojourn Hotels reports that the wine list is 100 percent vegetarian and vegan-friendly. The post does not provide any allergen specifics.fetched Jun 26, 2026[3] Verified blog Hillside Kitchen and Cellar: Vegetarian Restaurant - WellingtonNZ – WellingtonNZ, wellingtonnz.com
A tourism page from WellingtonNZ describes the venue as a vegetarian restaurant and contains no allergen information.fetched Jun 26, 2026A full vegan menu is available at Hillside Kitchen with advance notice, and guests should mention the request when booking. The drinks list is entirely vegan-friendly, featuring only wines made without animal products. The kitchen is shared and uses common allergens, so cross-contact is possible, but the venue is well-practiced at accommodating vegan diners.
[1] Aggregator Hillside Kitchen & Cellar - Wellington Restaurant - HappyCow, HappyCow
HappyCow listing: describes venue as vegetarian bistro that can accommodate allergies/dietary needs; vegan menu available with advance notice. No allergen marking details.fetched Jun 26, 2026[2] Verified blog Hillside Kitchen - Plant-Based Dining with Heart, Soul & Sustainability - Sojourn®, sojournhotels.co.nz
A promotional blog post by Sojourn Hotels reports that the wine list is 100 percent vegetarian and vegan-friendly. The post does not provide any allergen specifics.fetched Jun 26, 2026[3] Official Menu — Hillside, Hillside Kitchen (official menu)
The official menu page covers set multi-course menus and notes that dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice, though common allergens are both used and stored in a small kitchen. A full vegan menu is always available. No menu items or allergen symbols are listed on the page.fetched Jun 26, 2026Hillside Kitchen does not operate a dedicated gluten-free kitchen. Common allergens are used and stored in its small kitchen. The menu itself is not marked for gluten, but gluten-free options such as bread, dessert, and cider are available. Staff can accommodate coeliac requests if given advance notice; several diners have reported that the kitchen prepared the entire menu gluten-free after being told about coeliac disease. The venue is not a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with coeliac disease. Calling ahead to confirm is advised.
[1] Official Menu — Hillside, Hillside Kitchen (official menu)
The official menu page covers set multi-course menus and notes that dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice, though common allergens are both used and stored in a small kitchen. A full vegan menu is always available. No menu items or allergen symbols are listed on the page.fetched Jun 26, 2026[2] Aggregator Hillside Kitchen - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Wellington, FindMeGlutenFree
FindMeGlutenFree page: reports no GF menu but GF options available; user reviews describe positive GF experiences with advance notice. Disclaimer: not a dedicated GF facility, may not be safe for coeliac. Also notes 'good for dairy-free'.fetched Jun 26, 2026[3] Aggregator Gluten-Free Dinner Places in Wellington, New Zealand, FindMeGlutenFree
FindMeGlutenFree Wellington dinner list contains a minimal entry with no GF menu but lists gluten-free items such as bread, dessert, and cider. One review praises the GF bread.fetched Jun 26, 2026Is listed as 'good for dairy-free' on FindMeGlutenFree, and the official menu states that dietary requirements can be catered for with advance notice. However, the kitchen uses and stores common allergens (including dairy), and no dedicated dairy-free menu or equipment is noted. Call ahead to discuss needs.
[1] Official Menu — Hillside, Hillside Kitchen (official menu)
The official menu page covers set multi-course menus and notes that dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice, though common allergens are both used and stored in a small kitchen. A full vegan menu is always available. No menu items or allergen symbols are listed on the page.fetched Jun 26, 2026[2] Aggregator Hillside Kitchen - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Wellington, FindMeGlutenFree
FindMeGlutenFree page: reports no GF menu but GF options available; user reviews describe positive GF experiences with advance notice. Disclaimer: not a dedicated GF facility, may not be safe for coeliac. Also notes 'good for dairy-free'.fetched Jun 26, 2026Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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