Cafe Gioia

Restaurant · ItalianLeichhardt

No dishes marked gluten free50 can be made gluten free on request

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Starters, Salads & Sides

Tuesday to Sunday 12:00PM–10:00PM

Starters

  • Garlic Prawns$22.50

    Prawns served in a sizzling hot garlic sauce

    Likely shellfish

  • Salt & Pepper Squid$22

    Likely shellfish

  • Garlic or Herb Bread$4.50

    Likely gluten

  • Bruschetta$8

    Bread topped with marinated diced tomatoes, lightly grilled

    Likely gluten

  • Bruschetta Pizza$18

    Likely gluten

  • Antipasto Italiano for 1$22

    A selection of Italian cured meats, marinated roast vegetables & imported cheese. For 2 listed as $22.00 +$8.00

    Likely dairy

Salads

  • Greek Salad$10.80

    Tomatoes, olives, fetta, lettuce, extra virgin olive oil & vinegar

    Likely dairy

  • Smoked Salmon & Avocado Salad$22.50

    Served on a bed of rocket lettuce with a mild vinaigrette dressing

    Likely fish

  • Rocket Salad$12

    With shaved parmesan, extra virgin olive oil & balsamic vinegar

    Likely dairy

  • Caesar Imperatore$15

    Cos lettuce, bacon, croutons, anchovies & parmesan cheese finished with caesar dressing

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • Insalata Caprese$16.50

    Tomato, bocconcini, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, topped with ground black pepper

    Likely dairy

  • Insalata di Pomodoro$10.80

    Tomato wedges, mixed lettuce, cucumber, olives & balsamic vinegar

Sides

  • Vegetables$8
  • Fries$7.50
  • Wedges$8

Pizza Crust & Calzone

Tuesday to Sunday 12:00PM–10:00PM

Pizza crust

  • Garlic$10

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Herb$10

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Anchovy$12

    Can be made free of glutenLikely fish

  • Olive$10.50

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Pesto & Parmesan$12

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

Calzone

  • Gioia Special Calzone$22.50

    Fresh tomato, olive, parsley, smoked salmon, sauce & cheese

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

  • Anna's Choice Calzone$22.50

    Ricotta cheese, hot salami, basil, sauce & cheese

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Meat Lovers Calzone$22.50

    Ham, cabanossi, pepperoni, salami & bacon

    Likely gluten

Focaccia & Wraps

Tuesday to Sunday 12:00PM–10:00PM

Focaccia

  • Italian Focaccia$12

    Pesto, eggplant, tomato, Italian salami & melted mozzarella cheese

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Antipasto Focaccia$12

    Roasted capsicum, eggplant, artichoke & melted mozzarella cheese

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Leg Ham & Avocado Focaccia$12

    With tomato & melted cheese

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chicken Focaccia$12.50

    With mayonnaise, lettuce & melted cheese

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Prosciutto Focaccia$12.50

    With fresh tomato, bocconcini & basil

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Wraps

  • Chicken Wrap$12

    Chicken, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise & cheese

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Smoked Salmon Wrap$15

    Smoked salmon, avocado, onion & rocket

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Mixed Antipasto Wrap$12

    Likely gluten

Pizza

Tuesday to Sunday 12:00PM–10:00PM
  • Margherita$17.50

    Herbs, tomato sauce, cheese

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Napoli$20.60

    Anchovies, olives, herbs, tomato sauce, cheese

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

  • Capricciosa$20.60

    Ham, mushrooms, olives, tomato sauce, cheese

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Leichhardt Special$20.60

    Ham, cabanossi, pepperoni, mushroom, capsicum, onion, pineapple, olives, tomato sauce, cheese

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Santeramo$20.60

    With shaved parmesan, extra virgin olive oil & balsamic vinegar

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Tropical$20.60

    Ham, pineapple, tomato sauce, cheese

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Australian$20.60

    Ham, bacon, egg, tomato sauce, cheese

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Vegetarian$20.60

    Mushroom, capsicum, onion, olives, tomato sauce, cheese

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Molfetta$20.60

    Pepperoni, capsicum, onion, olives, tomato sauce, cheese

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Mushroom$20.60

    Mushroom, tomato sauce, cheese

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Norton Street$20.60

    Ham, pepperoni, mushrooms, onion, olives, tomato sauce, cheese

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Four Season$20.60

    Ham, mushroom, artichoke, olives, tomato sauce, cheese

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Hot N Spicy$20.60

    Hot salami, roasted peppers, pepperoni, chilli, tomato sauce, cheese

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Meat Lovers$20.60

    Ham, pepperoni, cabanossi, bacon, tomato sauce, cheese

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

Gourmet Pizza

Tuesday to Sunday 12:00PM–10:00PM
  • Bianca$23

    White base, fresh tomato, salami, basil, bocconcini

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • West Tiger$23

    Tender marinated beef, onion, roasted capsicum, eggplant

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Puglia$23

    Bocconcini, goats cheese, olives, fresh tomato, grilled capsicum

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Lungomare$23

    Fresh tomato, olives, parsley, smoked salmon, tomato sauce, cheese

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

  • Marinara$23

    Mixed fresh seafood, olives, tomato sauce, cheese

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Vegetarian Dream$23

    Eggplant, caramelised onion, fresh tomato, artichokes, olives, capsicum, fetta, tomato sauce

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Gioia$23

    Chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted capsicum, tomato sauce, cheese

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Europa$23

    Hot salami, artichoke, asparagus, roasted capsicum, garlic, parsley, tomato sauce, cheese

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Principessa$23

    Prosciutto crudo, rocket, parmigiano grated

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

  • Four Cheese$23

    Gorgonzola, goats cheese, mozzarella, parmigiano

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Vegan$23

    Changes weekly

    VeganCan be made free of gluten

  • Prawns$23

    King prawns, fresh tomato, seasonal greens

    Can be made free of glutenLikely shellfish

Pasta & Risotto

Tuesday to Sunday 12:00PM–10:00PM

Pasta

  • Spaghetti Bolognese$18

    Traditional mince meat in a fresh tomato sauce

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Spaghetti Marinara$28

    Mixture of fresh seafood in a rich tomato sauce

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Spaghetti Olio Aglio$17

    In a spicy garlic, oil & chilli sauce

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Spaghetti Carbonara$22

    Crispy bacon with a touch of cream, finished with an egg yolk

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Homemade Lasagne Bolognese$23

    Layered pasta & bechamel sauce topped with bolognese sauce

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Penne Siciliana$23

    Eggplant in fresh tomato finished with mozzarella cheese

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Penne Arrabbiata$18

    With hot chilli & garlic flavoured tomato sauce

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Fettuccine & Homemade Pesto$20.80

    Basil, garlic, pine nut & parmesan cheese mixed with extra virgin olive oil & a touch of cream

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Fettuccine Boscaiola$20.50

    Bacon & mushroom in a thick creamy white wine sauce

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Tortellina Papalina$23

    Cream, napoletano sauce, mushroom & ham

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Fettuccine Terra Mare$26

    Prawns & mushroom in a spicy butter sauce

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Gnocchi Three Cheese (Homemade)$26

    Potato gnocchi with fetta cheese, parmigiano & goats cheese

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Gnocchi Napoletana (Homemade)$23

    Potato gnocchi in a rich tomato & basil sauce

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Linguine Scampi$29

    With fresh diced tomatoes, finished in a flamed extra virgin olive oil & garlic sauce

    Can be made free of glutenLikely shellfish

  • Homemade Cannelloni$23

    Homemade pasta sheets rolled with fresh spinach & ricotta cheese baked in a bechamel, basil & napoletana sauce

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Fettuccine Salmone$24

    Fresh smoked salmon flamed in a garlic butter & tomato sauce with a touch of cream

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

  • Gnocchi Prawns & Asparagus (Homemade)$28

    Potato gnocchi flamed in a tasty napoletana & cream sauce, finished with king prawns & asparagus

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Penne Lena$24

    Flamed with chicken breast, prawns & sun-dried tomatoes, finished in a light sauce

    Can be made free of glutenLikely shellfish

Risotto

  • Risotto Frutti di Mare$28

    Aborio rice with fresh seafood in a rich tomato sauce

  • Risotto Gioia$26

    Aborio rice with prawns & asparagus, finished in cream

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

Veal, Steak, Chicken & Seafood

Tuesday to Sunday 12:00PM–10:00PM

Veal & Steak

  • Scaloppine John$27

    Tender veal pan fried in rich red wine, black olive, spanish onion, fresh tomato & a hint of fresh oregano

  • Scaloppine Prawns$29

    Tender veal flamed with prawns, finished in a white wine cream sauce, topped with your choice of asparagus or avocado

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Scaloppine al Limone$26.50

    Tender veal flamed in a white wine & lemon sauce

  • Scotch Fillet$29

    Grilled to your liking, finished in a choice of dianne or mushroom sauce

Chicken

  • Pollo Funghi$26.50

    Tender chicken breast pan fried with mushroom, garlic, shallots, white wine & cream sauce

    Likely dairy

  • Pollo Diavola$26.50

    Tender chicken breast pan fried & flamed with capsicum, onion, capers & a touch of chilli in napoletana sauce

  • Chicken Parmigiana$26.50

    Tender chicken breast topped with eggplant & mozzarella, finished in napoletana sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Seafood

  • Gamberi Alla Griglia$29.50

    BBQ king prawns

    Likely shellfish

  • Zuppa di Cozze$26

    Mussels in a napoletana sauce

    Likely shellfish

  • BBQ Polpi$26

    BBQ octopus served with salad

    Likely shellfish

  • Atlantic Salmon Fillet$28

    Lightly grilled topped with lemon & butter sauce

    Likely dairyLikely fish

Dessert

Tuesday to Sunday 12:00PM–10:00PM
  • Tiramisu$10

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Chocolate Cake$10

    Likely gluten

  • Baked Ricotta Cake$10

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Nutella Pizza$18

    Served with vanilla bean ice cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Gelato$4.50

    Per scoop

    Likely dairy

Kids menu

Tuesday to Sunday 12:00PM–10:00PM

Kids

  • Kids Pasta$8.50

    Penne or spaghetti

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Ice Cream Cone$4

    Likely dairy

  • Fairy Ice Cream$4

    With hundreds & thousands

    Likely dairy

What the menu saysVenue statement: 'Gluten free Pizzas and Pastas available'. Printed swaps: 'Gluten Free Pizza +$5.00' (pizza pages) and 'Gluten Free Pasta +$5.00' (Pasta & Risotto). No dedicated kitchen or cross-contact statement printed.
  • Venue statement: 'Gluten free Pizzas and Pastas available'. Printed swaps: 'Gluten Free Pizza +$5.00' (pizza pages) and 'Gluten Free Pasta +$5.00' (Pasta & Risotto). No dedicated kitchen or cross-contact statement printed.

Good to know

Restaurant

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

Facts

FactDetail
Address126A Norton St, Leichhardt, 2040
AreaInner West
KindRestaurant · Italian
Websitegioiacafe.com
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from gioiacafe.com
MapOpen in Google Maps

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 Cafe Gioia

Does Cafe Gioia have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, and 50 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 11 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Cafe Gioia coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Venue statement: 'Gluten free Pizzas and Pastas available'.”. 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 Cafe Gioia?

Garlic (Gluten free base +$5); Herb (Gluten free base +$5); Anchovy (Gluten free base +$5); Olive (Gluten free base +$5); Pesto & Parmesan (Gluten free base +$5); Margherita (Gluten free pizza +$5).

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