Allergen and Dietary

In accordance with EU Regulation 1169/2011

Eating out with a food allergy in Ireland means asking the right questions before you sit down. Scalini Italian Restaurant on St Kieran’s Street, Kilkenny provides full allergen information for every dish on the menu and keeps staff trained to answer dietary queries before you order.

What Allergen Information Does Scalini Provide?

Scalini provides full allergen information for all dishes on the menu, covering the 14 major allergens required under Irish and EU food law. Speak to a member of staff before ordering if you have a specific allergy, intolerance or dietary need. Full details are available at the restaurant on request.

Why Allergen Information Matters When Eating Out in Ireland

Under the EU Food Information for Consumers Regulation (EU No 1169/2011), all food businesses in Ireland must provide allergen information for every dish they serve. This law applies to every restaurant, café and takeaway operating in the country.

The regulation covers 14 major allergens that cause the most serious reactions in people with food allergies or intolerances. Scalini tracks all 14 across every item on the current menu. If an ingredient changes, staff are updated before service begins.

The 14 Major Allergens at Scalini

Scalini provides information on all 14 allergens covered under Irish and EU law. These are:

  • Gluten

  • Milk and dairy

  • Eggs

  • Fish

  • Shellfish and crustaceans

  • Tree nuts

  • Peanuts

  • Sesame

  • Soya

  • Celery

  • Mustard

  • Lupin

  • Molluscs

  • Sulphur dioxide and sulphites

If you have a reaction to any of the above, tell a member of the Scalini team before you place your order. Staff can advise on every dish on the current menu and flag potential cross-contact risks.

Vegetarian Options at Scalini Kilkenny

Scalini marks vegetarian dishes with a V symbol on the menu. Several options are available across both the antipasti and pizza sections.

Current vegetarian dishes include:

  • Margherita DOP pizza (€17): San Marzano DOP tomatoes, fior di latte and fresh basil

  • Quattro Formaggi pizza (€22): fior di latte, Gorgonzola, Parmigiano Reggiano and torn burrata

  • Verdura pizza (€22): fior di latte, roasted courgette, aubergine, peppers and basil oil

  • Burrata (€16): creamy burrata, sweet datterini tomatoes, basil oil and warm focaccia

  • Supplì al Telefono (€12): crisp Roman rice croquettes with an oozing mozzarella centre

  • Bruschette (€15): three seasonal bruschette, bright and bold

This list reflects the current menu and is subject to seasonal change. Always confirm with the team on the day of your visit.

Dairy-Free Options at Scalini

The Gamberi Aglio e Olio (€18) is the primary dairy-free dish on the current menu. King prawns, garlic, chilli and warm focaccia come together with no dairy ingredients.

For any other dish, the kitchen team can advise on dairy content before you order. Do not assume a dish is dairy-free based on its description alone. Always ask staff before placing your order if dairy is a concern.

Gluten Information at Scalini

All pizza at Scalini is made with wheat-based dough and contains gluten. The kitchen handles gluten-containing ingredients throughout every service.

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) advises that people with coeliac disease should always inform restaurant staff before ordering, as cross-contact with gluten can occur even when a dish does not contain gluten as an ingredient. If you have coeliac disease or a non-coeliac gluten sensitivity, speak to the Scalini team before you order.

How to Get Full Allergen Details Before Your Visit

The most reliable way to get allergen information at Scalini is to speak to a member of staff at the restaurant before you sit down. You can also contact Scalini in advance through the contact page at scalini.ie.

Scalini is located on St Kieran’s Street in Kilkenny city centre, a short walk from Kilkenny Castle and close to Kilkenny’s main shopping area. The restaurant is open Tuesday to Thursday from 4pm and Friday to Sunday from 12pm. Closed Mondays.

Conclusion

Scalini Italian Restaurant provides full allergen information across all 14 major allergens as required under Irish and EU food law. Vegetarian options are clearly marked on the menu. For specific allergy, intolerance or dietary queries, speak to the team before placing your order at the restaurant or contact Scalini directly through scalini.ie before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. Scalini tracks the 14 major allergens across all menu items as required under the EU Food Information for Consumers Regulation. Speak to a member of staff before ordering if you have a specific allergy or intolerance. Staff can advise on every dish on the current menu.

  • Yes. Vegetarian dishes are marked with a V symbol on the menu. These include the Margherita DOP pizza, Verdura pizza, Quattro Formaggi, Burrata and Supplì al Telefono. Confirm with the team on the day as the menu is subject to seasonal change.

  • The current menu does not include specific vegan dishes. Most vegetarian options at Scalini contain dairy. Speak to the team directly for advice on what may be suitable for a vegan diet on your visit.

  • All Scalini pizza is made with wheat-based dough and contains gluten. The kitchen handles gluten-containing ingredients throughout service. If you have coeliac disease or a gluten sensitivity, speak to the team before ordering so they can advise properly.

  • Yes. The Gamberi Aglio e Olio (€18) is dairy-free: king prawns, garlic, chilli and warm focaccia. Ask the team for full dairy information on any other dish before placing your order.

  • Contact Scalini through the contact page at scalini.ie or by calling the restaurant directly. Full allergen details for every dish are available from staff on request before you order.