Alba Restaurant

Café · Italian · Café & brunchNewtown4.8 (1,815 Google reviews)

10+ gluten-free dishes

12 dishes marked gluten free+ 7 can be made gluten free on request

32 dishesmenu read 9 Novalbarestaurant.com.au

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Menu

Antipasti

  • Wagyu Carpaccio$27

    Wagyu carpaccio, rainbow carrot giardiniera, honey mustard.

    Free of gluten

  • Tuna Tartare$29

    Stracciatella, Puglian taralli, tuna tartare, pummarola.

    Likely dairyLikely fish

  • Caponata$16

    Eggplant, onion, capers and pine nuts, served with toasted bread. Iconic Sicilian sweet-and-sour.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely nuts

  • Seafood Cuoppo$25

    Deep-fried calamari, prawns and whitebait. Golden and crispy.

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

  • Parmigiana$24

    Eggplant baked with mozzarella, tomato sauce and Parmesan.

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy

  • Antipastiera$35

    Parmigiana, zucchini alla scapece, Paccia and Queta bruschette, panzerotto, sliced capocollo, crocchetta, tuna tartare with stracciatella.…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Try These at Least Once in Your Life

  • Parmigiana$24

    The reason so many come back. Eggplant baked with mozzarella, tomato sauce and Parmesan. Is there anything better? Absolutely perfect with…

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy

  • Antipastiera$35

    The Alba way to start. Put it all in the middle and share: parmigiana, zucchini alla scapece, Paccia and Queta bruschette, panzerotto…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

  • Bruschetta Selection$20

    Three iconic bruschette to share. Paccia (the crazy): whipped 'nduja, stracciatella, pepper. Queta (the calm): ricotta, figs, almonds.…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely fish

Homemade Pasta

  • Pasta Mista Patate e Provola$26

    A classic Neapolitan mix of pasta shapes with potatoes and melted smoked provola.

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Orecchiette Zucchine & Almonds$27

    Traditional Puglian pasta with zucchini sauce and almonds. Add stracciatella +6, add tuna tartare +9.

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely nuts

  • Fusilli Capsicum, Olives & 'Nduja$25

    Capsicum sauce, olives and Calabrian 'nduja. Add stracciatella +6.

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Gemelli alla Norma$27

    The Sicilian classic with eggplant, salted ricotta and tomato sauce. Add 'nduja +6.

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Alba's Mafaldine, Octopus & Stracciatella$39

    Our take on Bolognese, Southern style. Octopus ragù, tomato sauce and creamy stracciatella.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • 12hr Lamb Rigatoni$38

    Slow-cooked for 12 hours. Braised lamb shoulder, tomato sauce and Parmesan. Everyone knows it: this is the taste of Alba.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Calamarata Seafood$37

    Al dente pasta that looks like calamari, with mussels, calamari and prawns.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely shellfishLikely fish

Secondi

  • This Is... Spallona$110

    Incredibly tender lamb shoulder, slow-cooked for 12 hours and served with three sauces. It melts in your mouth. Made for sharing.

    Free of gluten

  • Homemade Porchetta$39

    Slow-roasted pork rolled with herbs, served with apple purée. Meltingly soft inside with a satisfying crispy crust.

    Free of gluten

  • Octopus a Pignata$45

    Roasted octopus with potatoes and a rich tomato sauce. Our take on a classic.

    Free of glutenLikely shellfish

  • Southern Cotoletta$47

    Wagyu beef crumbed with Puglian taralli and lemon zest. Add our house-made fig mustard for a juicier bite +3.

    Likely gluten

  • Salt Baked Onion$32

    Salt-baked red onion filled with its own purée. Sweet, aromatic and beautiful to look at.

    VegetarianFree of gluten

Sides

  • Crispy Roasted Potatoes$13

    Golden roasted potatoes.

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Braised Escarole$18

    With pine nuts and raisins.

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely nuts

  • Rocket, Tomato & Parmesan Salad$15

    Rocket, tomato and shaved Parmesan.

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy

  • Panzanella$12

    Bread, tomato, cucumber, red onion and vinegar.

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Zucchini alla Scapece$12

    Traditional zucchini marinated with vinegar, served cold.

    VegetarianFree of gluten

Dolci

  • Pasticciotto Leccese$15

    A buttery pastry shell filled with warm custard. Soft, comforting, a little indulgence.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Albamisù Inimitable$18

    Alba's special tiramisù: coffee, savoiardi, mascarpone and a unique toasted almond flavour. Tiramisù as you've never had it before.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely egg

  • Torta Caprese$16

    Flourless chocolate and almond cake. Add a scoop of vanilla gelato +3, or pour a delicate chocolate liqueur over it +4.

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely nuts

  • Cannolo Siciliano$18

    Crisp, crumbly shell filled with creamy sheep's milk ricotta. As good as the ones served from Ape carts in Sicily.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Affogato Coffee Vanilla$15

    Vanilla gelato with espresso. Pour a delicate chocolate liqueur over it +4.

    Likely dairy

  • Lemon Sorbet$9

    From MAPO gelateria.

Menu (drinks)

After Dinner

  • Caffè Leccese$10

    Iced coffee with almond syrup.

  • Espresso Martini$25

    Vodka, Kahlúa, sugar syrup, espresso.

  • Breakfast Negroni$27

    Martin Miller's gin, coffee vermouth, Cinzano, cream foam.

Amari & Digestivi

  • Amaro Montenegro$13
  • Amaro del Capo$15
  • Averna$15
  • Amaretto Disaronno$15
  • Sambuca$16
  • Grappa Bianca$16
  • Grappa Barricata$16
  • Grappa Stravecchia$18

The menu’s own key: V Vegan · VEG Vegetarian · GF Gluten free · A Australian · I Imported · M Mixed origin (seafood)

What the menu saysAll pasta dishes are also available gluten-free.
  • All pasta dishes are also available gluten-free.

Set menus (per person)

Set menus, banquets and tasting menus: a meal for the table, priced per person, often with a minimum number of guests.

Mediterraneo

Sharing Menus

  • Mediterraneo$70

    Minimum 2 guests. Designed to share. Start the Journey: Antipastiera (parmigiana, zucchini alla scapece, Paccia and Queta bruschette…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

Masseria

Sharing Menus

  • Masseria$90

    Minimum 4 guests. For the whole table. Welcome: focaccia with house sauces (pummarola, capsicum and 'nduja, extra virgin olive oil and…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

Good to know

Café

  • Vegetarian dishes (13)venue menu, read 9 Nov 2026
  • Vegan dishes (8)venue menu, read 9 Nov 2026
  • Takes bookingsvenue website, read 9 Nov 2026 · source
  • Takes group bookingsvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026 · source
  • Group set menuvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026 · source
  • Exclusive hirevenue website, read 4 Nov 2026 · source

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, high chairs, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address304-308 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
AreaInner West
KindCafé · Italian · Café & brunch · American & BBQ
Phone+61 403 398 918
Websitealbarestaurant.com.au
BookingOnline
Google rating4.8 from 1,815 reviews
Menu read9 Nov 2026 from albarestaurant.com.au
Drinks list11 drinks, read 1 Nov 2026
Hours
  • Monday5pm–9pm
  • Tuesday5pm–9pm
  • Wednesday5pm–9pm
  • Thursday5pm–9pm
  • Friday5pm–10pm
  • Saturday12pm–3pm, 5pm–10pm
  • Sunday12pm–3pm, 5pm–9pm
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What diners say

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Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Alba Restaurant

Does Alba Restaurant have gluten-free options?

Yes: 12 dishes are gluten free as served, and 7 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 9 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Alba Restaurant coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “All pasta dishes are also available gluten-free.”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

What can be made gluten free at Alba Restaurant?

Pasta Mista Patate e Provola (Gluten-free pasta available); Orecchiette Zucchine & Almonds (Gluten-free pasta available); Fusilli Capsicum, Olives & 'Nduja (Gluten-free pasta available); Gemelli alla Norma (Gluten-free pasta available); Alba's Mafaldine, Octopus & Stracciatella (Gluten-free pasta available); 12hr Lamb Rigatoni (Gluten-free pasta available).

When is Alba Restaurant open?

Monday: 5pm–9pm. Tuesday: 5pm–9pm. Wednesday: 5pm–9pm. Thursday: 5pm–9pm. Friday: 5pm–10pm. Saturday: 12pm–3pm, 5pm–10pm. Sunday: 12pm–3pm, 5pm–9pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Alba Restaurant online?

Yes, through the venue’s booking page: https://www.google.com/maps/reserve/v/dine/c/195BQorMqH0?source=pa&opi=79508299&hl=en-US&gei=i6vnavL9M-vQ5NoPmJq7wAw&ahbb=1&sourceurl=https://www.google.com/search?tbm%3Dmap%26q%3Drestaurants%26pb%3D!4m9!1m3!1d13246.439491160785!2d151.1710!3d-33.8997!2m0!3m2!1i1728!2i370!4f13.1!7i20!8i0!10b1!12m35!1m2!18b1!30b1!2m3!5m1!6e2!20e3!6m13!4b1!49b1!63m0!66b1!74i150000!75b1!85b1!89b1!91b1!114b1!149b1!196b1!206b1!10b1!12b1!13b1!14b1!16b1!17m1!3e1!20m3!5e2!6b1!14b1!46m1!1b0!94b1!19m4!2m3!1i360!2i120!4i8!20m57!2m2!1i203!2i100!3m2!2i4!5b1!6m6!1m2!1i86!2i86!1m2!1i408!2i240!7m42!1m3!1e1!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e2!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e2!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e8!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e9!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e4!2b1!4b1!9b0!22m6!1s9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!2s1i:0,t:20588,p:9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!4m1!2i20588!7e81!12e3!24m107!1m28!13m9!2b1!3b1!4b1!6i1!8b1!9b1!14b1!20b1!25b1!18m17!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!13b1!14b1!17b1!21b1!22b1!25b1!27m1!1b0!28b0!31b0!32b0!33m1!1b0!5m5!2b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!10b1!10m1!8e3!11m1!3e1!14m1!3b1!17b1!20m2!1e3!1e6!24b1!25b1!26b1!29b1!30m1!2b1!36b1!39m3!2m2!2i1!3i1!43b1!52b1!54m1!1b1!55b1!56m1!1b1!65m5!3m4!1m3!1m2!1i224!2i298!71b1!72m19!1m5!1b1!2b1!3b1!5b1!7b1!4b1!8m10!1m6!4m1!1e1!4m1!1e3!4m1!1e4!3sother_user_reviews!6m1!1e1!9b1!89b1!98m3!1b1!2b1!3b1!103b1!113b1!114m3!1b1!2m1!1b1!117b1!122m1!1b1!125b0!126b1!127b1!26m4!2m3!1i80!2i92!4i8!30m28!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i530!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i1678!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i20!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i350!2m2!1i1728!2i370!31b1!34m19!2b1!3b1!4b1!6b1!7b1!8m6!1b1!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!9b1!12b1!14b1!20b1!23b1!25b1!26b1!37m1!1e81!42b1!46m1!1e2!47m0!49m9!3b1!6m2!1b1!2b1!7m2!1e3!2b1!8b1!9b1!50m5!1m1!4BIAE!2e2!3m1!3b1!59BQ2dBd0Fn!61b1!67m3!7b1!10b1!14b0!69i709%26hl%3Den

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