L'Americano Espresso Bar

Café · Café & brunchFortitude Valley

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

17 dishesmenu read 11 Novlamericano.com.au

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Badges show only what the menu states. Dashed “Likely …”: our guess from the ingredients. Anything else: not listed, so ask staff.

Lunch

Available from 11:00am
  • Sicilian Caponata$25

    Sweet & sour eggplant, pinenut, capsicum, onion, olives, raisins, char-grilled bread

    VeganCan be made free of glutenLikely nuts

  • Italian Truffle Steak Sandwich$28

    Ciabatta bread, char grilled rump steak, roasted red peppers salsa, truffle mayo, rocket, parmigiano, fries

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Fettuccine Salmon & Zucchini$30

    Fettucine, creamy white sauce, salmon, pan-fried zucchini, parsley, parmesan

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

  • Calamari Fritti with Dill Aioli$27

    Fried squid, rocket, radicchio, dill aioli

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • L'Americano Signature Salad$25

    Cos, radicchio, fennel, feta, citrus fruit, walnuts, pancetta, cherry tomatoes, parmesan

    Free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad$25

    Free range chicken breast, focaccia, kale, bacon, egg, parmesan, smoky Caesar dressing

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

Brunch

Available all day
  • Eggs Your Way$17

    Two free range eggs with grilled Vienna bread

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely egg

  • Spicy Pork Nduja Scrambled Eggs$25

    Toasted Vienna bread, scrambled eggs, chilli, spicy pork nduja, parsley, tomato relish, stracciatella cheese

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Avocado Toast$23

    Toasted Vienna bread, avocado, poached free range eggs, fetta, cherry tomato

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Stracciatella & Mortadella Panino$21

    Lightly toasted ciabatta bread, Stracciatella, mortadella, pistachio, rocket

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Bruschetta al Pomodoro$21

    Toasted Vienna bread, Roma tomato, onion, basil, bocconcini, rocket with balsamic reduction

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

Breakfast

Served until 11.00am. Items marked * are not available on Sunday.
  • L'Americano Breakfast Brioche$19

    Crispy bacon, free range egg, rocket, relish or aioli

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Granola Bowl$19

    Fresh toasted mixed nuts & seeds, mixed seasonal berry compote, chia seeds, Greek yoghurt

    Free of gluten, dairyLikely nuts

  • Mixed Berry Pancake$20

    Seasonal berry compote, maple syrup

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely egg

  • Mediterranean Eggs Benny$25

    Hollandaise sauce, toasted Vienna bread, poached eggs, confit tomatoes, spinach

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Artisan Toast$9

    Toasted Vienna bread, butter, preserves

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

Sides

  • Tuscan Fries$10

    Rosemary, thyme, garlic

    Vegetarian

The menu’s own key: V - Vegetarian · VGN - Vegan · DF - Dairy free · GFO - Gluten free option

What the menu saysGranola Bowl is marked DF but its listed ingredients include Greek yoghurt; dairy is recorded as contains, so confirm with the venue.
  • Granola Bowl is marked DF but its listed ingredients include Greek yoghurt; dairy is recorded as contains, so confirm with the venue.

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Facts

FactDetail
Address400 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley, 4006
AreaBrisbane City
KindCafé · Café & brunch
Websitelamericano.com.au
BookingOnline through OpenTable
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from lamericano.com.au
MapOpen in Google Maps

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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 L'Americano Espresso Bar

Does L'Americano Espresso Bar have gluten-free options?

Yes: 2 dishes are gluten free as served, and 7 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 L'Americano Espresso Bar coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Granola Bowl is marked DF but its listed ingredients include Greek yoghurt; dairy is recorded as contains, so confirm with the venue.”. 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 L'Americano Espresso Bar?

Sicilian Caponata (Ask for gluten free option); Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad (Ask for gluten free option); Eggs Your Way (Ask for gluten free option); Avocado Toast (Ask for gluten free option); Bruschetta al Pomodoro (Ask for gluten free option); Mediterranean Eggs Benny (Ask for gluten free option).

Can I book L'Americano Espresso Bar online?

Yes, through OpenTable: https://www.opentable.com.au/r/lamericano-espresso-bar-reservations-glenside?restref=327407&lang=en-AU&ot_source=Restaurant%20website

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