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Fructose Friendly Restaurant in Melbourne: Meals You Can Actually Enjoy

Fructose sensitivity often narrows down what feels safe to order at a restaurant. Rick’s Place, a fructose friendly restaurant in Melbourne based in Kensington, cooks every dish fresh, giving us room to adjust around your needs.
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Planning a meal at Rick’s Place? Send us your details and our friendly team will get back to you shortly.

Prefer to book instantly? Use our online reservation system or call (03) 9376 2112

Highly Rated Dining

Gluten free, Coeliac safe

Halal Certified

Vegan Options Available

Why Fructose Sensitivity Complicates Eating Out 

Sauces, dressings, and certain fruit based dishes can carry more fructose than expected. Without a conversation with the kitchen, it’s hard to know what’s actually safe. 

  • Sauces sweetened with fruit or fruit reductions 
  • Dressings that include honey or certain syrups 
  • Desserts built around high fructose fruit 

Because we cook to order, we can leave these out or swap them where possible. 

How We Handle Fructose Sensitive Orders 

A comfortable meal starts with telling our team what affects you. 

Mention It When You Book 

Let us know your fructose sensitivity when booking, ordering online, or arriving for dine-in. 

Fresh Cooking Gives Us Room to Adjust 

Since nothing is pre-made, our kitchen can genuinely modify a dish rather than offering one fixed safe option. 

Wider Dietary Care at Rick’s Place 

Fructose sensitivity sits alongside a broader range of dietary accommodations. 
  • Low FODMAP and lower carb dishes 
  • Coeliac diners, with dedicated fryers and blanching pots 
  • Halal certified meat and poultry, with no wine used in sauces 
  • Vegetarian and vegan options through our vegan menu 

See the Full Menu 

Browse our menu and ask our team which dishes suit your needs before ordering. 

Ways to Enjoy Your Meal 

  • Dine in at our location in Kensington 
  • Order takeaway for a quick pickup 
  • Get home delivery, handled by our own team 

What Guests Have Said 

One regular called the food authentic and reasonably priced, adding that Rick made the night memorable with his drinks. 

A Midweek Lunch Deal Worth Knowing 

Planning lunch sometime Wednesday to Friday? Mention “Gimme15” when you pay for 15 per cent off, dine-in only. 

Visit Our Fructose Friendly Restaurant in Melbourne 

A good meal shouldn’t come with a guessing game. Reach out through our contact page to talk through your fructose sensitivity before you book. 
SIGNATURE DISHES SECTION

Customer Favorites

Discover the dishes our guests keep coming back for.
Slow-Cooked Lamb Shank
Tender, flavour-packed lamb served with seasonal accompaniments.
Surf & Turf

Premium steak paired with perfectly cooked seafood

Gluten-Free Pasta
Authentic Italian flavours without compromise.
Vegan Specialties

Fresh, creative plant-based dishes made with quality ingredients.

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MENU

Something for Everyone

From Italian classics to dietary-friendly favourites, our menu is designed to bring everyone to the same table.

Slow-Cooked Lamb Shank

Tender, flavour-packed lamb served with seasonal accompaniments.

Lower Carb Menu
Balanced meals for health-conscious diners.
Vegan Menu
Delicious plant-based dishes packed with flavour.
Desserts
The perfect finishing touch to your dining experience.
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ABOUT RICK'S PLACE

A Place Where Everyone Can Enjoy Great Food Together

At the core of what we do lies a genuine passion for the culinary arts, transcending the simple act of cooking. Every dish we present to you is a testament to our love for food and the rich Italian heritage we’re proud to bring to Melbourne. Each ingredient is handpicked with care, ensuring they capture the essence of our vision. From the warmth of our stoves to the welcoming smiles of our staff, Made with Love isn’t just a phrase, it’s our promise.

Ready for Your Next Dining Experience?

Join us for authentic Italian cuisine, inclusive dining options, and warm hospitality in the heart of Kensington.

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TESTIMONIALS

What Our Guests Are Saying

We’re proud to be a favourite dining destination for locals and visitors alike.

Love going to Rick’s Restaurant, very welcoming and warm. The food is delicious, with refreshing drinks. Very nice design and spacious. It’s a local, easy to get to Italian restaurant in Kensington.

Caitlin Symons

Our mains, Lamb shank and Surf n Turf, not only looked beautiful but were delicious. The wine selection is also great, matching the different dishes on the menu.

Whitzwolf

I literally love this place, authentic Italian food at a reasonable price. Rick is such a nice guy and did great drinks and made our night an awesome experience!

Caio Cesar Ucci
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