Li'l Darlin Crows Nest

Bar · Bar & breweryCrows Nest

No dishes marked gluten free4 can be made gluten free on request

46 dishesmenu read 11 Novlildarlin.com.au

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Lunch

Burgers

  • Li'l Darlin Cheeseburger$16

    Chargrilled beef patty, American cheese, lettuce, pickles, tomato, secret sauce.

    Likely dairy

  • Spicy Fried Chicken Burger$16

    Buttermilk fried chicken, slaw, homemade chilli sauce, American cheese, pickles.

    Likely dairy

  • Halloumi Burger$16

    Grilled halloumi, rocket, caramelised onion, salsa verde, chipotle aioli.

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely egg

Classic Pizzas

  • Classic Margherita$16

    Parmesan, fresh tomato, buffalo mozzarella, basil, tomato base & mozzarella.

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Chorizo & Buffalo Mozzarella$16

    Homemade chorizo, buffalo mozzarella, salsa verde, tomato base & mozzarella.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Li'l Darlin Deluxe$16

    Chorizo, pancetta, onion jam, mushroom, aioli, rocket, tomato base & mozzarella.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Truffle & 4 Cheese$16

    Goats curd, parmesan, buffalo mozzarella, truffle oil, honey, parsley & mozzarella.

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

Wraps

  • Chilli Chicken Schnitzel Lunch$16

    Our signature chicken schnitzel, mayo, lettuce, tomato, crispy potatoes & chilli sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Veggie$18

    Grilled mushroom, eggplant, potato, caramelised onions, feta, pine nuts, rocket, semi-dried tomato, mayo & balsamic glaze.

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely egg

  • Grilled Chorizo

    Grilled chorizo, potato slaw, lettuce, tomato & aioli.

    Likely egg

Large Plates

  • Famous Giant Schnitzel$24

    Homemade schnitzel served with fries, coleslaw & mushroom or peppercorn sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Wagyu Steak (MS6-7)$29

    200g wagyu skirt steak, charred medium-rare & finished with house chimichurri.

Salads

  • Moroccan Chicken Salad$18

    Chicken tenderloins, hummus, parsley, tomato, pine nuts, onion, sunflower seeds & sweet potato crisps.

    Likely nutsLikely sesame

  • Greek Salad$16

    Mixed cherry tomato medley, cucumber, onion, capers & feta.

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Mixed Leaf Salad$9

    Mixed leaf, cherry tomatoes & lemon vinaigrette dressing.

    Vegan

Dinner

Bar Snacks

  • Marinated Olives$10

    Vegetarian

  • Spicy Feta Dip & Chips$13

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Guac & Chips$13

    Vegetarian

Tapas

  • Salt & Pepper Calamari$19

    Calamari with homemade crumbs, lemon, aioli & Szechuan seasoning.

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • Wagyu Street Tacos (3)$24

    Wagyu beef strips, slaw, corn salsa, aioli, salsa verde & soft tortilla.

    Likely egg

  • Arancini Balls$19

    Risotto balls, parmesan, saffron, feta & herb aioli.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Lamb Souvlaki (3)$24

    Greek-spiced lamb backstrap skewers, pita bread, tzatziki & lemon.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Peking Duck Pancakes (3)$21

    Duck, hoisin sauce, cucumber, shallots, coriander & mini pancakes.

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely soy

  • Truffle Mac & Cheese$19

    Creamy mac & cheese, truffle oil & crunchy parmesan.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chargrilled Halloumi$19

    Chargrilled halloumi, caramelised fig compote.

    VegetarianLikely dairy

Pizzas

  • Chorizo & Buffalo Mozzarella$27

    Chorizo, buffalo mozzarella, salsa verde, tomato base & mozzarella.

    Likely dairy

  • Mushroom & Goats Cheese

    Goats curd, mushroom, parmesan, balsamic, rocket, basil & mozzarella.

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • BBQ Chicken & Pancetta

    Chicken, pancetta, chipotle aioli, rocket, tomato base & mozzarella.

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Chilli Prawn

    Marinated prawn, capsicum, tomato, salsa verde, chilli oil, tomato base & mozzarella.

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Crispy Peking Duck

    Peking duck, hoisin sauce, orange & cinnamon glaze, cucumber, shallots, coriander & mozzarella.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely soy

Burgers

  • BBQ Chicken & Pancetta Burger$29

    Chicken, pancetta, chipotle aioli, secret sauce & shoestring fries.

    Likely egg

  • Spicy Fried Chicken Burger$27

    Buttermilk fried chicken, slaw, homemade chilli sauce, American cheese, pickles & shoestring fries.

    Likely dairy

  • Halloumi Burger$24

    Grilled halloumi, rocket, caramelised onion, salsa verde, chipotle aioli & shoestring fries.

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely egg

To Share

  • Li'l Darlin Nachos$28

    Homemade beef chilli, cheese sauce, tomato, parsley, sour cream, guacamole & chilli.

    Likely dairy

Large Plates

  • Burrata & Prosciutto$34

    Burrata, prosciutto, tomato, basil, capers & flatbread.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Famous Giant Schnitzel Plate$30

    Homemade schnitzel served with fries, coleslaw & mushroom or peppercorn sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Meat & Cheese Platter$36

    Prosciutto, Danish salami, cheddar, brie, feta, olives, semi-dried tomatoes, eggplant, cornichons & flatbread.

    Likely dairy

  • Wagyu Steak (MS6-7)$39

    300g wagyu skirt steak, charred medium-rare & finished with house chimichurri.

Sides

  • Shoestring Fries$10
  • Sweet Potato Fries$15
  • Truffle Fries$15
  • Pancetta & Cheese Fries$18

    Likely dairy

  • Charred Broccolini$15

    Broccolini, hummus & almonds.

    VegetarianLikely nutsLikely sesame

Desserts

  • Brownie Swirls$16

    Chocolate brownie, Nutella chocolate, pastry & vanilla ice cream.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Chocolate Brownie$15

    Chocolate brownie & vanilla ice cream.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Sticky Date w/ Miso Caramel$16

    Warm sticky date with burnt-butter miso caramel & vanilla ice cream.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely soy

The menu’s own key: GF = Gluten Friendly · V = Vegetarian · VE = Vegan · Speak to our team for other dietary options · V = Vegetarian · GF = Gluten Friendly · Speak to our team for other dietary options · V = Vegetarian | VE = Vegan | GF = Gluten Friendly | VE = Vegetarian Option | VEO = Vegan Option | GFO = Gluten Free option

What the menu saysLegend reads 'GF = Gluten Friendly' (not gluten free). Venue states: 'we cannot guarantee that there will be no traces of nuts, gluten etc, and items are cooked in the same oil.'
  • Legend reads 'GF = Gluten Friendly' (not gluten free). Venue states: 'we cannot guarantee that there will be no traces of nuts, gluten etc, and items are cooked in the same oil.'

Catering menu

Catering: ordered ahead for groups, often priced per person. Not the restaurant's everyday menu.

Tapas

  • Herb & Cheese Flatbread$10

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Salt & Pepper Calamari$16

    With lemon, aioli & Szechuan seasoning.

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • Prawn Tacos (3)$19

    Prawns, slaw, capsicum & corn salsa, onion, salsa verde & soft tortilla.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely shellfish

  • Mushroom Tacos (3)$17

    Mushroom, slaw, capsicum & corn salsa, onion, salsa verde & soft tortilla.

    VegetarianCan be made free of gluten

  • Chicken Tacos (3)$18

    Chicken schnitzel, cucumber & carrot slaw with spicy mayo.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg

  • Stuffed Field Mushrooms (3)$15

    Field mushrooms, lemon & chives, goats curd & parmesan crumb.

    VegetarianVegan optionLikely dairy

  • Arancini Balls (5 balls p/serve)$16

    Risotto balls, parmesan, saffron, feta & herb aioli.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Pizzas

  • BBQ & Chicken Pancetta$26

    Chicken strip, pancetta, chipotle aioli, rocket, tomato, tomato base & mozzarella.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Mushroom & Goats Cheese$26

    Goats curd, mushroom, parmesan, balsamic, rocket & mozzarella. Add pancetta +2.

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Chilli Prawn Pizza$29

    Marinated prawn, capsicum, tomato, salsa verde, chilli oil, tomato base & mozzarella.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Crispy Peking Duck$29

    Peking duck, hoisin sauce, orange cinnamon glaze, cucumber, shallots, coriander & mozzarella.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely soy

To Share

  • Li'l Darlin Nachos$28

    Homemade beef chilli, cheese sauce, tomato, parsley, avocado salsa & chilli.

    Likely dairy

Dessert

  • Brownie Swirls (8)$14

    Chocolate brownie, Nutella chocolate, pastry.

    Likely glutenLikely nuts

Good to know

Bar

  • Seats outsidevenue menu, read 11 Nov 2026 · source
  • Vegetarian dishes (19)venue menu, read 11 Nov 2026
  • Vegan dishes (1)venue menu, read 11 Nov 2026
  • Takes bookingsvenue website, read 11 Nov 2026 · source

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, wheelchair access, high chairs, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address23 Willoughby Rd, Crows Nest, 2065
AreaLower North Shore
KindBar · Bar & brewery
Websitelildarlin.com.au
BookingOnline through Book online
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from lildarlin.com.au
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

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 Li'l Darlin Crows Nest

Does Li'l Darlin Crows Nest have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, and 4 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 Li'l Darlin Crows Nest coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Legend reads 'GF = Gluten Friendly' (not gluten free).”. 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 Li'l Darlin Crows Nest?

Classic Margherita (Gluten free base +$5); Chorizo & Buffalo Mozzarella (Gluten free base +$5); Li'l Darlin Deluxe (Gluten free base +$5); Truffle & 4 Cheese (Gluten free base +$5).

Can I book Li'l Darlin Crows Nest online?

Yes, through Book online: https://lildarlin.com.au/book-now

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