Simo’s Kitchen

Pub · Pub & bistroBalmain

No dishes marked gluten free15 can be made gluten free on request

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Today's Menu

Appetizers

  • Rosemary & Chilli Focaccia$9

    Likely gluten

  • Garlic Bread$10

    Likely gluten

  • Vegetable Giardiniera$8
  • Mixed Marinated Olives$11
  • Italian Cured Salami$19

Starters

  • Garlic and Chilli Prawns (5)$26

    Likely shellfish

  • Pork and Beef Meatballs (4)$24
  • Tomato and Basil Bruschetta (2)$16

    Tomato and basil

    Likely gluten

  • Boston Bay Mussels$25

    Tomato, garlic and chilli

    Likely shellfish

  • Fried Zucchini Flowers Stuffed with Four Cheeses and Ricotta (4)$27

    Stuffed with four cheeses and ricotta

    Likely dairy

Main course

  • Spinach Fettuccine with Eggplant, Tomato and Ricotta$32

    Eggplant, tomato and ricotta

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Hand-made Potato Gnocchi with Tomato and Basil$32

    Tomato and basil

    Likely gluten

  • Tagliatelle Amatriciana$35

    Guanciale, tomato, chilli, pecorino

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Pappardelle with Slow Cooked Wagyu Beef Ragu'$39

    Likely gluten

  • Potato Gnocchi with Gorgonzola Sauce and Walnuts$35

    Gorgonzola sauce, walnuts

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Egg Fettuccine alla Boscaiola$34

    Mushrooms, pancetta, cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Egg Linguine with Mussels, Spicy N'duja and Tomato$38

    Mussels, spicy n'duja, tomato

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Pumpkin and Ricotta Ravioli with Burnt Butter$35

    Pumpkin and ricotta, burnt butter

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Linguine with Prawns, Cherry Tomato, Chilli and Zucchini$42

    Prawns, cherry tomato, chilli, zucchini

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Egg Pappardelle with Braised Lamb Shoulder$40

    Braised lamb shoulder

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Green Fettuccine with Pork Sausage Ragu' and Broccoli$36

    Pork sausage ragu', broccoli

    Likely gluten

  • Risotto with Seasonal Mushrooms and Truffle Oil$35

    Seasonal mushrooms, truffle oil

From the grill

  • Roasted Cone Bay Barramundi$43

    Beans, cauliflower purée

    Likely fish

  • Grass Fed Beef Eye Fillet$56

    Potatoes, broccolini, jus

Sides

  • Rocket and Pear Salad$19

    Walnuts, balsamic

    Likely nuts

  • Mixed Leaves Salad$18

    Tomato, cucumber, red onion

  • Green Beans$19

    Chilli garlic, almonds

    Likely nuts

  • Fried Potato Chips$16

Desserts

  • Traditional Tiramisu$18

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Vanilla Gelato (2 Scoops)$10

    Likely dairy

  • Affogato$15
  • Affogato with Frangelico$19
  • Peach Melba$19
  • Cheese Trio$38

    Likely dairy

Kids

  • Linguine or Rigatoni with Tomato and Parmesan$13

    Tomato and parmesan

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Linguine or Rigatoni with Butter and Parmesan$13

    Butter and parmesan

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Linguine or Rigatoni with Beef Bolognese$14

    Beef bolognese

    Likely gluten

  • Linguine or Rigatoni Alfredo$14

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Fried Chicken Tenderloins and Chips$15

Fresh pasta retail

  • Fresh Egg Pasta Packs (Choice of Pasta)$4

    125g $4, 250g $8, 500g $14, 1kg $26. Daily availability.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

Dinner / Lunch Menu

Lunch Monday–Saturday 11.30am–3pm; Dinner Monday–Sunday 5pm–9.30pm

Appetizer

  • Marinated Olives$7
  • Freshly Baked In-house Focaccia Bread$7

    Balsamic and extra virgin olive oil

    Likely gluten

  • Slice of Garlic Bread on Sourdough (2)$8

    Likely gluten

  • In-house Made Mixed Vegetable Pickled Giardiniera$5
  • Mix of Cured Italian Meats$17

    Served with slice of bread

    Likely gluten

  • Prosciutto di Parma with Burrata Cheese$24

    Prosciutto di Parma, burrata cheese

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Starter

  • Bruschetta with Cherry Tomato, Basil and Balsamic Reduction (2)$13

    Cherry tomato, basil, balsamic reduction

    Likely gluten

  • Pork and Beef Meatballs (4)$21

    In a rich tomato sugo, served with slice of sourdough

    Likely gluten

  • Garlic and Chilli King Prawns (5)$23

    Cherry tomato, basil, white wine sauce

    Likely shellfish

  • Boston Bay Mussels$22

    Garlic and chilli, tomato, parsley, white wine, saffron

    Likely shellfish

  • Beer Batter Zucchini Flowers (4)$25

    4 cheeses filling, spicy smoked mayo

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Soft Polenta with Truffle Mushrooms$22

    Parmesan cheese

    Likely dairy

Pasta, risotto and gnocchi

  • Beef Lasagna$26

    Layered pasta with beef bolognese, bechamel sauce, tomato, parmesan

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Eggplant Parmigiana$25

    Grilled eggplant layered with tomato, basil, mozzarella and parmesan

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Pumpkin and Buffalo Ricotta Ravioli$30

    Sage and burnt butter, pepitas, amaretto biscuit

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Squid Ink Linguine with Black Mussels$32

    Spicy n'duja sausage, tomato, basil

    Can be made free of glutenLikely shellfish

  • Egg Linguine Allo Scoglio$36

    Mussels, king prawns, market fish, tomato, basil

    Can be made free of glutenLikely eggLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Green Tagliatelle with King Prawns$35

    Cherry tomato, zucchini, basil, tomato, bottarga

    Can be made free of glutenLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Egg Tagliatelle with Pork and Fennel Sausage$28

    Pecorino Romano, fennel seeds

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Squid Ink Linguine with Half Blue Swimmer Crab$39

    Clams, crab meat, leeks, cherry tomato

    Can be made free of glutenLikely shellfish

  • Roasted Whole Quail on Saffron Thread Risotto$35

    Robiola cheese. Our signature dish.

    Likely dairy

  • Egg Fettuccine alla Boscaiola$29

    Seasonal mushrooms, smoked pork pancetta, cream, parmesan

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Hand-made Potato Gnocchi with Gorgonzola$29

    Gorgonzola cheese, toasted walnut sauce, red wine reduction

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Egg Pappardelle with Wagyu Beef Ragu'$33

    12 hours slow cooked wagyu beef ragu', tomato sugo, cavolo nero

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg

  • Egg Pappardelle with Braised Lamb Shoulder Ragu'$34

    Red wine, tomato sugo, pecorino romano

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Spinach Fettuccine alla Norma$27

    Eggplant, tomato, basil, fresh ricotta

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Risotto with Porcini Mushrooms$31

    Seasonal mixed mushrooms, truffle, stracchino, parmesan

    Likely dairy

  • Half Lobster with Potato Gnocchi$49

    Crab meat, cherry tomato, braised leek, truffle pecorino

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Large Scoglio Linguine (To Share)$80

    Half lobster, crab meat, vongole, mussels, prawns

    Can be made free of glutenLikely shellfish

From the grill

  • Half Lobster Mornay$47

    Served with small salad and chips, 400–450gr

    Likely shellfish

  • Roasted Wild Cone Bay Barramundi$39

    Cauliflower purée, green beans, pistachio

    Likely nutsLikely fish

  • Grass Fed Beef Eye Fillet$49

    Served with Kipflers potatoes, charred broccolini, beef jus

Salad and side

  • Bowl of Steam Vegetables$15
  • Rocket and Roasted Pumpkin Salad$22

    Grilled eggplant, gorgonzola cheese, almonds

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Rocket and Pear Salad$17

    Toasted walnuts, shaved parmesan, balsamic dressing

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Mix Lettuce Salad$16

    Cherry tomato, cucumber, red onions, carrot

  • Sauteed Green Beans$15

    Garlic and chilli, almonds

    Likely nuts

  • Fried Chips$10

    Small $10 / large $15

Kids

  • Rigatoni Mac and Cheese$11

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Linguine Tomato and Parmesan$11

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Linguine with Basil Pesto and Parmesan$11

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Mini Lasagna$13

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Linguine with Bolognese Sauce$12

    Likely gluten

  • Chips and Chicken Tenderloins$13

Dessert

  • Classic Tiramisu$13

    Espresso coffee, mascarpone, eggs, marsala, cocoa

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Lemon Curd Cremino$14

    Amaretto biscuit, vanilla gelato, Italian meringue

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Red Wine Poached Pear$15

    Salted caramel sauce and vanilla gelato. Our signature dessert.

    Likely egg

  • Vanilla Bean Pannacotta$10

    Mixed berry compote

  • Peach Melba$14

    Orange syrup, almonds, vanilla ice cream, amaretto biscuit

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Affogato with Frangelico$15

    Vanilla gelato, espresso and cocoa

    Likely dairy

  • Vanilla Gelato Scoop$5

    Likely dairy

  • Cheese Board with Quince Paste$28

    Gorgonzola, grana padano, pecorino romano

    Likely dairy

Fresh pasta, gnocchi and ravioli retail

  • Fresh Egg Pasta Packs (Choice of Pasta)$7

    250g $7, 500g $13, 1kg $25. Daily availability.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg

What the menu saysDinner / Lunch Menu states: "Gluten Free Pasta and Gnocchi are available."
  • Dinner / Lunch Menu states: "Gluten Free Pasta and Gnocchi are available."

Good to know

Pub

  • Kids welcome (11)venue menu, read 11 Nov 2026 · source
  • Has a kids menu (11)venue menu, read 11 Nov 2026 · source
  • Takes bookingsvenue website, read 11 Nov 2026 · source
  • BYO allowedvenue menu, read 11 Nov 2026 · source

Not known yet: dog friendly, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, vegetarian options, vegan options, high chairs, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
AddressShop 3 (Upstairs), 386 Darling Street, Balmain, 2041
AreaInner West
KindPub · Pub & bistro
Websitesimoskitchen.com.au
BookingOnline through Book online
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from yourwebsite.com
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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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 Simo’s Kitchen

Does Simo’s Kitchen have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, and 15 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 Simo’s Kitchen coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Dinner / Lunch Menu states: "Gluten Free Pasta and Gnocchi are available."”. 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 Simo’s Kitchen?

Beef Lasagna (Gluten free pasta available); Pumpkin and Buffalo Ricotta Ravioli (Gluten free pasta available); Squid Ink Linguine with Black Mussels (Gluten free pasta available); Egg Linguine Allo Scoglio (Gluten free pasta available); Green Tagliatelle with King Prawns (Gluten free pasta available); Egg Tagliatelle with Pork and Fennel Sausage (Gluten free pasta available).

Can I book Simo’s Kitchen online?

Yes, through Book online: https://www.simoskitchen.com.au/reservations

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