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Low FODMAP at Africola - Fine Dining Guide

Navigate low FODMAP dining at Africola in Adelaide. Tips for communicating dietary needs at this celebrated African-inspired restaurant.

Last verified: January 1, 2025

Safe Items to Order

ItemNotesModifications
Grilled MeatsAfrican-inspired preparationsRequest no garlic, onion, or high-FODMAP spices
Rice DishesVarious preparationsRequest plain rice without onion base
Simply Prepared VegetablesLocal produceRequest low-FODMAP preparations

Items to Avoid

  • Garlic-based preparations
  • Onion, shallot, or leek dishes
  • Berbere and complex spice blends (may contain onion/garlic)
  • Injera (fermented bread)
  • Legume dishes

Example Orders

African-Inspired Dining

  • Contact restaurant in advance
  • Discuss spice blend ingredients
  • Request modified grilled meats

Tip: African spice blends require verification

About Africola

Africola is a celebrated Adelaide restaurant from Duncan Welgemoed, offering African-inspired cuisine with bold flavors and communal dining.

Quick Summary

Best approach: Contact the restaurant in advance. African cuisine uses complex spice blends that may contain onion and garlic - each dish needs verification.

Key challenge: Many African spice blends contain onion and garlic powder.


This guide provides general FODMAP guidance for fine dining. Menu items change regularly. Always confirm ingredients directly with the restaurant.