The Cottage Balmain

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10+ gluten-free dishes

20 dishes marked gluten free

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Menu

Mon–Thu 12pm–10pm · Fri–Sat 12pm–11pm · Sun 12pm–10pm · Aperitivo 3pm–5pm (Aperitivo prices shown on items)

Start

  • Sourdough$4

    Balmain bakery organic, pepe saya cultured butter

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Olives$12

    Organic, marinated

  • East 33 Sydney Rock Oysters$7.50

    Champagne mignonette

    Likely shellfish

  • Arancini$7

    Pumpkin, peas, lemon, parmesan

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy

  • Zucchini Flowers$11

    Jalapeño mousse, avocado, aleppo, lime

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Housemade Hummus$22

    Pita, cumin, chickpea

    VeganFree of dairyLikely gluten

  • Heirloom & Stracciatella$25

    Tomatoes, basil, hazelnut, green oil

    VegetarianFree of glutenContains nutsLikely dairy

  • Calamari Fritti$27.50

    Lime, chilli

    Free of gluten, dairyLikely shellfish

  • Fromage$36.50

    Maffra cloth aged cheddar · crémeux d'argental soft · milawa blue

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Beef Tartare Cigar$15

    Eye fillet, pastry, yolk, hot mustard

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Tuna Crisp$12.50

    Yellowfin tuna ceviche, cucumber, red onion, chive, citrus

    Free of dairyLikely fish

  • Prawn Cocktail$32

    NSW Crystal Bay prawns, Marie Rose

    Likely shellfish

Salad

  • Nourish$29

    Mesclun, roasted butternut, edamame, avocado, miso tahini dressing, dukkah

    VeganFree of gluten, dairyContains nutsLikely soy

  • Smoked Ocean Trout$35

    Witlof, lettuce, green herb dressing, dill

    Free of glutenLikely fish

Main

  • The Cheese Burger$30

    Wagyu Tajima beef, brioche bun, cheese, house sauce, pickle, fries or salad

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Rigatoni alla Vodka$36.50

    Chilli, tomato, cream, vodka, parmesan, parsley

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Spring Risotto$38.50

    Asparagus, sugar snaps, sweet corn

    VeganFree of gluten, dairy

  • Crab Spaghettini$44

    Fremantle spanner crab, chilli, garlic, parsley, bottarga

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • King Ora Salmon$52

    New Zealand fillet, cous cous, tomato emulsion, fennel, green oil

    Likely fish

  • White Pyrenees Lamb Backstrap$59

    Pea and mint puree, artichoke, asparagus, lemon, jus

    Free of gluten

  • Steak Frites$49

    Riverine wagyu Tajima rump 250g MBS 4+, café de paris, fries

    Free of gluten

  • Riverine Eye Fillet$72

    220g grain-fed, paris mash, jus or peppercorn

    Free of gluten

  • "Bistecca Fiorentina" 1kg T-Bone$149

    Jack's Creek, grass fed, condiments

    Free of gluten

  • Humpty Doo Barramundi$48.50

    Coconut curry, greens, truss tomato

    Free of gluten, dairyLikely fish

Sides

  • Rocket & Pear$16

    Grana padano, balsamic

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy

  • Cauliflower Fioretto$18.50

    Almond, pistachio, tendrils

    VeganFree of gluten, dairyContains nuts

  • Paris Mash$12.50

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Fries$16

    Ketchup

    VegetarianFree of gluten, dairy

Sweet

  • Vanilla Panna Cotta$23

    Rhubarb, pistachio, rose

    Free of glutenContains nutsLikely dairy

  • Tiramisu$19

    Classic espresso-soaked sponge, mascarpone

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Mango Cheesecake$18

    Mango, mint

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Sticky Date$19

    Butterscotch, pistachio, ice cream

    VegetarianFree of glutenContains nutsLikely dairy

  • Affogato$21

    Frangelico, espresso, ice cream, biscotti

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Passionfruit Sorbet$16

    VeganFree of gluten, dairy

  • Fromage · Three Cheeses$36.50

    Maffra cloth aged cheddar · crémeux d'argental soft · milawa blue

    VegetarianContains nutsLikely dairy

Kids menu

Kids

  • Fish$16

    Grilled white fish, mashed peas, greens, roasted tomato

    Free of glutenLikely fish

  • Chicken Nuggets$14

    Tempura chicken breast, fries, ketchup

    Likely gluten

  • Spaghettini Pasta$14

    Tomato or butter & cheese, parmesan on side

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Vanilla Ice Cream$6

    Pick your topping — sprinkles · marshmallow · ice magic

    Likely dairy

Menu (drinks)

Kids

  • Hot Chocolate$6
  • Babyccino$2

Signature Cocktails

  • Margots Mini Martini$15

    papa salt coastal gin, vermouth and olive — crisp, briny

  • Mini Manhattan$15

    bulleit rye, rosso vermouth, maraschino, bitters — bold, warming

  • White Peach Bellini$18

    peach, elderflower, sparkling rosé

  • Hugo Spritz$23

    gin, st-germain elderflower, prosecco and soda; $15 during Aperitivo

  • Limoncello Spritz$23

    gin, tommy's limoncello, citrus, prosecco and soda; $15 during Aperitivo

  • Remember Me In The Morning$24

    vodka, passionfruit, peach, citrus, vanilla and whites

  • Coconut Marg$25

    1800 coconut tequila, cointreau, coconut and lime

  • Pina Colada$25

    gosling black seal rum, coconut rum, pineapple, lime and coconut

  • Pisco Sour$25

    quebranta pisco, lime, simple syrup, whites

  • Once in a Melon$22

    melon liqueur, citrus, whites

  • Tomatini$25

    gin, cherry tomatoes, basil, white balsamic, evoo

  • Salted Caramel Espresso Martini$23

    vodka, kahlúa, espresso, honeycomb and salted caramel

Classic Cocktails

  • Aperol Spritz$22

    aperitivo, prosecco and soda; $12 during Aperitivo

  • Negroni$23

    gin, campari, rosso; $15 during Aperitivo

  • Espresso Martini$23

    vodka, kahlua, coffee, vanilla; $16 during Aperitivo

  • Margarita$23

    el jimador reposado, manly spirits triple sec, lime, agave; $16 during Aperitivo

  • Old-Fashioned$24

    makers mark, bitters

Premium Cocktails

  • Patron Silver Margarita$28

    crisp, smooth tequila with fresh agave and subtle citrus

  • Don Julio Anejo Margarita$48

    rich, full-bodied tequila with notes of caramel, vanilla and oak

  • Don Julio 1942 Margarita$82

    extra-aged in oak barrels, silky smoothness, rich caramel-vanilla layers

  • Clase Azul Margarita$85

    luxurious tequila with rich notes of vanilla, caramel and spice

  • 818 Anejo Margarita$88

    extra-aged in french oak, american oak and sherry casks

  • Buffalo Trace Old Fashioned$32

    vanilla, mint, molasses; brown sugar, spice, oak and caramel

  • Sazerac Rye Old Fashioned$42

    historic new orleans rye, bold with spice and vanilla

  • Ron Zacapa 23 Solera Gran Reserva Old Fashioned$40

    guatemalan rum aged in solera system, honeyed caramel, dried fruit, oak

  • Archie Rose Native Vodka Martini$28

    australian vodka crafted with native botanicals

  • Seven Seasons Native Yam Vodka Martini$32

    australian vodka crafted from native yams

  • Grey Goose Vodka Martini$32

    silky french vodka with a clean, crisp finish

  • Belvedere Vodka Martini$30

    polish luxury vodka, smooth with subtle vanilla and rye notes

  • Four Pillars Olive Leaf Gin Martini$30

    gin distilled with cold-pressed evoo and olive leaf

  • Seven Seasons Bush Apple Gin Martini$30

    australian gin infused with native bush apples

  • Hendricks Gin Martini$30

    gin infused with cucumber and rose

  • The Botanist Gin Martini$32

    islay gin distilled with 22 hand-foraged botanicals

  • Monkey 47 Gin Martini$42

    gin crafted with 47 botanicals from the black forest

  • Tanquery No 10 Gin Martini$32

    gin, bold citrus character from small-batch distillation

Local Beer

  • Heaps Normal Quiet XPA$10

    australia — non alcoholic, <0.5%

  • Hiatus Pacific Ale$11

    australia — non alcoholic, <0.5%; $7 during Aperitivo

  • Bridge Road Brewers Free Time Pale Ale$11

    australia — non alcoholic, <0.5%

  • Cascade Premium Light$10

    tasmania, 2.4%; $7 during Aperitivo

  • Better Beer Middy Lager$10

    griffith, 3%; $7 during Aperitivo

  • Coopers Original Pale Ale$12.50

    south australia, 4.5%

  • Stone & Wood Pacific Ale$13.50

    byron bay, 4.4%

  • Balter XPA$13.50

    gold coast, 5.0%

  • Mountain Culture Cult IPA$16

    blue mountains, 6.1%

  • Coopers Best Extra Stout$16

    south australia, 6.3%

Imported Beer

  • Corona$13.50

    mexico, 4.5%

  • Peroni Red Lager$12

    italy, 4.7%; $6 during Aperitivo

Cider & Ginger

  • Yulli's Margot Dry Apple$13

    nsw, 5%

  • Capital Brewing Co. Ginger Beer$13

    canberra, 3.5%

Booze Free

  • Amalfi Fizz$16

    sammy piquant "the jetsetter" spirit, soda and citrus — the aperol spritz, without alcohol

  • Lime & Jalapeño Lo-Cal Soda$12

    crisp, premium, full of flavour yet refreshingly light

  • NON 1 Salted Raspberry & Cinnamon$16

    non-alcoholic wine by NON, melbourne — treat like a dry rose; 0%; $8 during Aperitivo

    VeganFree of gluten

Soft Drinks, Tea & Coffee

  • Soft Drinks$6.50

    coke · diet coke · coke zero · lemonade · llb

  • Juices$8.50

    orange · cranberry · pineapple · apple

  • Bottled Water 750ml$11

    san pellegrino sparkling · strangelove still

  • Tea by T2$6.50

    english breakfast · chamomile · green · peppermint · earl grey

  • Coffee$5

    espresso · macchiato · piccolo

Vodka

  • Lily Fields Distilling Co$14

    sydney, australia

  • Archie Rose Native Botanical$15

    sydney, australia

  • Seven Seasons Native Yam$17

    nt, australia

  • Sunchaser Dirty$15

    australia

  • Belvedere$16

    poland

  • Grey Goose$16.50

    france

  • Ketal One Citron$15.50

    netherlands

  • Tito's Handmade$14

    usa

Gin

  • Archie Rose Signature Dry$14

    sydney, australia

  • Archie Rose Distiller's Strength$16.50

    sydney, australia

  • Blackwattle Distilling Co Dry Sydney$14

    sydney, australia

  • Ester Sydney Dry$15

    sydney, australia

  • Four Pillars Dry$14.50

    victoria, australia

  • Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz$15.50

    victoria, australia

  • Four Pillars Olive Leaf$15.50

    victoria, australia

  • Four Pillars Three Peach$15.50

    victoria, australia

  • Grown Spirits Original Garden Grown$16

    central coast, australia

  • Papa Salt Coastal$16.50

    byron bay, australia

  • Poor Tom's Pina Colada Gin$15

    sydney, australia

  • Seven Seasons Green Ant$16.50

    darwin, australia

  • Seven Seasons Bush Apple$16.50

    darwin, australia

  • Bombay Sapphire$14

    england

  • Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish$15

    ireland

  • Hayman's Sloe$14

    england

  • Malfy Gin Rosa$15.50

    italy

  • Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry$22

    germany

  • Tanqueray 10$17

    scotland

  • The Botanist Islay Dry$16

    scotland

Whisky of Scotland

  • Chivas Regal 18$22

    blended

  • Johnnie Walker Black Label$14

    blended

  • Johnnie Walker Blue Label$48

    blended

  • Sweetdram Blend #1$15

    blended

  • Glenfiddich 12yr$16

    single malt - speyside

  • Glenfiddich 18yr$34

    single malt - speyside

  • Glenmorangie The Original 10yr$16

    single malt - highlands

  • Oban 'Little Bay of Caves' 14yr$28

    single malt - highlands

  • Highland Park 18yr$44

    single malt - highlands

  • Royal Brackla Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish 12yr$24

    single malt - highlands

  • The Macallan Double Cask 15yr$42

    single malt - highlands

  • Ardbeg 10yr$20

    single malt - islay

  • Lagavulin 16yr$25

    single malt - islay

  • Talisker 10yr$18

    single malt - islay

  • Caol Ila 12yr$19

    single malt - islay

  • Talisker 57 North$26

    single malt - islay

Whisky of Australia

  • Dark Lark 2022 Release$60

    single malt - tasmania

  • Lark Distilling Symphony No. 1$32

    blended - tasmania

  • Morris of Rutherglen$16.50

    single malt - victoria

Whisky of Ireland

  • Jameson$13.50

    blended

Whisky of Japan

  • Nikka Whisky from the Barrel$22

    blended

Rum

  • Bundaberg Original$12

    qld, australia

  • Doorly's Fine Old 12yr$20

    barbados

  • Dos Maderas Triple Aged 5+5$19

    spain

  • Gosling Black Seal$14.50

    bermuda

  • Havana Anejo 3 Anos$13

    cuba

  • Mount Gay Eclipse$12

    barbados

  • Redmill Classic$16

    sydney

  • Ron Zacapa 23 Solera Gran Reserva$20

    guatemala

American Whisky

  • Buffalo Trace$15

    kentucky, usa

  • Jim Beam$12.50

    kentucky, usa

  • Makers Mark$14

    kentucky, usa

  • Wild Turkey 101 8yr$14

    kentucky, usa

  • Jack Daniels$14

    tennessee, usa

  • Sazerac Straight Rye$22

    kentucky, usa

  • Bulleit 95 Straight Rye$18

    indiana, usa

Tequila & Mezcal

  • El Jimador Reposado$15

    jalisco, mexico

  • Casamigos Reposado$20

    jalisco, mexico

  • Clase Azul Reposado$55

    jalisco, mexico

  • 818 Tequila Anejo Reserve$58

    jalisco, mexico

  • Don Julio Blanco$18

    jalisco, mexico

  • Don Julio Anejo$26

    jalisco, mexico

  • Don Julio 1942$55

    jalisco, mexico

  • Patron Cafe$20

    jalisco, mexico

  • Patron Silver$16

    jalisco, mexico

  • Los Azuelejos Skelly Blanco$40

    jalisco, mexico

  • 1800 Coconut$18

    jalisco, mexico

  • 400 Conejos Joven Mezcal$20

    oaxaca, mexico

  • Casamigos Mezcal$22

    oaxaca, mexico

  • Del Maguey Mezcal Vida$18

    oaxaca, mexico

Cognac & Armagnac

  • Hennessy VS$15

    france

  • Courvoisier VSOP$22

    france

  • Hennessy XO$48

    france

  • Chateau Laballe Bas Armagnac Resistance Baco$22

    france

Wine list

Sparkling

  • Madfish Prosecco$72

    great western, western australia

  • Delamere Sparkling Cuvée$99

    piper's brook, tasmania

  • Nova Vita Firebird Sparkling Pinot Noir Rosé$82

    adelaide hills, south australia

  • Swift Rosé Cuvée$115

    orange, nsw

  • Jo Landron Brut Atmosphères NV$164

    muscadet-sevre-et-maine, france

  • Meadow Bank Blanc de Blancs 2018$183

    derwent valley, tasmania

  • Arras E.J. Carr Disgorged 2006$440

    derwent valley, tasmania

  • Serena 0.0% NV Alcohol Free$65

    conegliano, italy — moscato grapes, sweet

Champagne

  • Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut$178

    tours-sur-marne, france

    Vegan

  • Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut$310

    tours-sur-marne, france

  • Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 2011$650

    epernay, france

    Vegan

  • Dom Perignon 2012$720

    epernay, france

    Vegan

Riesling

  • Grosset Alea Riesling 2025$120

    clare valley, south australia

    Vegan

  • Rieslingfreak No.1 Grounds of Grandeu 2022$200

    clare valley, south australia

  • Geologie Riesling$78

    clare valley, south australia

  • Moments of Clarity Riesling$70

    eden valley, south australia

  • Neudorf Rosie's Block Moutere Riesling Dry 2021$110

    nelson bay, new zealand

  • Glaetzer-Dixon Uberblanc Riesling 2024$85

    hobart, tasmania

  • Gustave Lorentz Reserve Riesling 2022$96

    alsace, france

  • Grosset Polish Hill Riesling Magnum$336

    clare valley, south australia — large format 1.5L

    Vegan

Fresh & Interesting Varietals

  • Bodegas Pentecostés Rías Baixas Albariño 2021$158

    rias baixas, spain

  • Yangarra Estate Piquepoul 2025$83

    mclaren vale, south australia

  • MMAD Chenin Blanc$125

    blewitt springs, south australia

  • Astrolabe Chenin Blanc$96

    marlborough, new zealand

  • Wilimee by Ben Ranken Fiano$92

    heathcote, victoria

    Vegan

  • Domaine Huet Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux 2022$155

    vouvray, france — 375ml, party for one

Pinot Gris + Grigio

  • R. Paulazzo Pinot Grigio$68

    riverina, nsw

  • Greystone Pinot Gris$95

    waipara, new zealand

    Vegan

  • Pizzini Pavona Pinot Grigio$88

    king valley, victoria

Sauvignon Blanc

  • Sea Mist Sauvignon Blanc$68

    marlborough, new zealand

    Vegan

  • Astrolabe Kekerengu Coast Sauvignon Blanc$92

    marlborough, new zealand

  • Gembrook Hill Sauvignon Blanc$112

    yarra valley, victoria

  • Les Quatre Piliers Touraine Ancrage 2023$136

    loire, france

Semillon

  • Briar Ridge Early Harvest Semillon 2025$65

    hunter valley, nsw

  • Pooles Rock Premiere Semillon 2024$105

    hunter valley, nsw

  • Margan Aged Release Semillon 2017$130

    hunter valley, nsw

    Vegan

  • Brokenwood ILR Reserve Semillon 2015$225

    hunter valley, nsw

  • Tyrrell's Vat 1 Semillon 2018$250

    hunter valley, nsw

  • Tyrrell's Vat 1 Semillon 2006$395

    hunter valley, nsw

Chardonnay — Australia

  • Printhie Topography Chardonnay$89

    orange, nsw

  • The Lure by Nova Vita Chardonnay$79

    adelaide hills, south australia

  • Shaw + Smith M3 Chardonnay 2024$150

    adelaide hills, south australia

  • Shaw + Smith M3 Chardonnay 2017$195

    adelaide hills, south australia

  • Lethbridge Ooh La La Chardonnay 2024$88

    geelong, victoria

  • Lethbridge Allegra Chardonnay 2013$265

    geelong, victoria

  • Chardonnay by Farr 2024$288

    geelong, victoria

  • Curly Flat Chardonnay 2019$178

    macedon ranges, victoria

  • Garagiste Merricks Chardonnay 2024$132

    mornington peninsula, victoria

  • Ingram Rd Chardonnay$85

    yarra valley, victoria

  • Giant Steps Yarra Chardonnay 2024$110

    yarra valley, victoria

  • Burton McMahon George's Chardonnay 2021$120

    yarra valley, victoria

  • Mount Mary Chardonnay 2023$395

    yarra valley, victoria

  • Flametree SRS Chardonnay 2022$182

    margaret river, western australia

  • Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay 2022$385

    margaret river, western australia

Chardonnay — New Zealand

  • Domaine Thomson Surveyor Thomson Left Bank 2024$130

    central otago, new zealand

Chablis

  • Stéphane Brocard Chablis Vieilles Vignes 2023$152

    chablis, france

  • Domaine Bernard Defaix 1er Cru Côte de Léchet Réserve 2024$262

    chablis, france

  • William Fevre Montmains Premier Cru 2017$310

    chablis, france

Rosé

  • Stone Skimmer Rosé$52

    limestone coast, south australia

  • Helen's Hill Lana's Rosé$72

    yarra valley, victoria

  • Carpe Horam Mediterannean Rosé$85

    provence, france

  • Giant Steps Yarra Pinot Noir Syrah Rosé$92

    yarra valley, victoria

  • Chateau de Saint-Martin Grande Reserve Rosé 2023$120

    provence, france

  • Maison Saint AIX Dry Rosé 2024 1.5L Magnum$180

    provence, france

Skin Contact + Pet Nat

  • Project K The GTR Rosé$84

    adelaide hills, south australia — pinot gris, gewurztraminer, riesling

    Vegan

  • Greystone Pétillant Naturel 2022$89

    waipara, new zealand

Chilled Red

  • Athletes of Wine 'La Kaia' Light Red$78

    victoria

  • Curly Flat White Pinot 2025$105

    macedon ranges, victoria

  • Te Mata Gamay Noir 2024$88

    hawkes bay, new zealand

Pinot Noir — NSW & SA

  • Byrne Farm Pinot Noir 2023$105

    orange, nsw

  • Guroo Stephen George Pinot Noir 2023$150

    kangaroo island, south australia

Pinot Noir — Victoria

  • Port Phillip Balnarring Pinot Noir 2022$120

    mornington peninsula, victoria

  • Paringa Estate The Paringa Pinot Noir 2017$325

    mornington peninsula, victoria

    Vegan

  • Dexter Black Label by Tod Dexter Pinot Noir 2019$288

    mornington peninsula, victoria

  • Helen's Hill Long Walk Pinot Noir$88

    yarra valley, victoria

  • Gembrook Hill Pinot Noir 2024$178

    yarra valley, victoria

  • Timo Mayer Close Planted Pinot Noir 2025$170

    yarra valley, victoria

  • Scotchmans Hill Pinot Noir$125

    geelong, victoria

    Vegan

  • By Farr Pinot Noir 2023$288

    geelong, victoria

  • Bass Phillip Estate Pinot Noir 2021$335

    gippsland, victoria

Pinot Noir — Tasmania

  • Delamere Flying Leaf Pinot Noir$98

    pipers river, tasmania

  • Glaetzer-Dixon Avance Pinot Noir 2024$112

    hobart, tasmania

  • Tolpuddle Pinot Noir 2022$252

    coal river, tasmania

Pinot Noir — New Zealand & USA

  • Babydoll Pinot Noir$83

    marlborough, new zealand

    Vegan

  • Yealands Estate Single Vineyard Pinot Noir$96

    marlborough, new zealand

  • Two Paddocks Pinot Noir$155

    marlborough, new zealand

  • Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2023$220

    central otago, new zealand

  • Domaine Thomson Explorer Pinot Noir 2024$99

    central otago, new zealand

  • Super Nanny Pinot Noir 2018 Magnum$288

    central otago, new zealand — 1.5L

  • Teutonic Alsea Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015$295

    oregon, usa

  • La Crema Monterey Pinot Noir 2023$142

    california, usa

Cabernet

  • Rosily The Cartographer Cabernet Blend$85

    margaret river, western australia

    Vegan

  • Mosswood Amy's 2024$100

    margaret river, western australia — cab sauv, petit verdot, malbec, merlot

  • Wines of Merrit Cab Franc 2023$132

    margaret river, western australia

  • Geoff Merrill Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2015$130

    mclaren vale, south australia

    Vegan

  • Penfolds Bin 389 'Baby Grange' Cabernet Shiraz 2020$310

    mclaren vale / barossa / padthaway, south australia

  • Yalumba Signature Cabernet Sauv Shiraz 2014$235

    barossa, south australia

  • Penley Estate Tolmer Cabernet$75

    coonawarra, south australia

  • Mount Mary Quintet Cabernet Blend 2022$420

    yarra valley, victoria

  • Trinity Hill The Gimblett Cabernet Blend 2020$132

    hawkes bay, new zealand

    Vegan

  • Cullen Diana Madeline Cabernet Sauv 2016 Magnum$830

    margaret river, western australia — 1.5L

  • Grosset Gaia 2017 Cabernets Magnum$475

    clare valley, south australia — 1.5L, btl 144 of 400

Merlot

  • Yarra Yering Merlot 2019$262

    yarra valley, victoria

Interesting Varietals — Medium Bodied

  • Briar Ridge Limited Malbec$89

    hunter valley, nsw

  • D'Arenberg The Shepherd's Clock GSM$65

    mclaren vale, south australia

    Vegan

  • Paxton Tempranillo$82

    mclaren vale, south australia

  • Utopos Grenache 2022$152

    barossa, south australia — 95% grenache, 5% mataro

  • Giant Steps Syrah Carignan Grenache 2020$98

    yarra valley, victoria

  • By Wilimee Mourvedre 2024$100

    heathcote, victoria

  • Place of Changing Winds Tradition Red 2022$174

    heathcote, victoria

  • Giaconda Nebbiolo 2019$385

    beechworth, victoria

  • Meadowbank Gamay 2024$136

    tasmania

    Vegan

  • Edmeades Zinfandel 2022$140

    california, usa

  • Yangarra Hickinbotham Grenache 2021 Magnum$310

    mclaren vale, south australia — 1.5L

Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée

  • Jean-Paul et Charly Thevenet Morgon Trad. 2021$165

    beaujolais, france

  • Château de la Jaubertie Cuvée Mirabelle 2019$100

    bergerac, france — cab sauv, merlot, cab franc

  • Domaine Daniel Bouland Morgon Bellevue Sable 2022 Magnum$255

    beaujolais, france — 1.5L

Italian Varietals

  • Babo Chianti$88

    tuscany, italy

  • Fattoria di Petrognano Florentia Rosso$85

    tuscany, italy — sangiovese/merlot blend

  • Lalu Barbera d'Alba 2022$185

    piedmont, italy

  • Bersano Badarina Barolo DOCG 2020$295

    piedmont, italy

  • Massolino Langhe Nebbiolo 2021 Magnum$310

    piedmont, italy — 1.5L

Shiraz

  • Robert Stein Kinnear Shiraz 2019$162

    mudgee, nsw

  • From Sundays Shiraz 2023$72

    orange, nsw

  • Thomas Wines Sweetwater Ridge Shiraz 2022$115

    hunter valley, nsw

  • Audrey Wilkinson Winemakers Selection Shiraz 2017$147

    hunter valley, nsw

  • Moppity Estate Escalier Shiraz 2014$273

    tumbarumba, nsw

  • Four Winds Shiraz 2022$95

    canberra district, act

  • Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier 2019$310

    murrumbateman, act

    Vegan

  • Whistler Atypical Shiraz 2024$88

    barossa, south australia

  • St Hugo OR Shiraz 2017$205

    barossa, south australia

  • Standish The Standish Shiraz 2022$342

    barossa, south australia

  • Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 2019$335

    barossa, south australia

  • Penfolds Bin 798 RWT Shiraz 2022$370

    barossa, south australia

  • Sami-Odi 'Little Wine' #14 Syrah$395

    barossa, south australia — multi-vintage blend 2015–2024

  • 2024 Sami-Odi 'Our Hill' Syrah$345

    barossa, south australia

  • Sami-Odi 'Our Hill' #1 Syrah$270

    barossa, south australia — 2023–2025 blend

  • Domaine Clarendon Syrah 2023$120

    blewitt springs, south australia

  • MMAD Shiraz 2022$185

    blewitt springs, south australia

  • Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz 2016$470

    eden valley, south australia

  • Jim Barry The McRae Wood Shiraz 2021$162

    clare valley, south australia

  • Grosset Nereus Shiraz 2022$140

    clare valley, south australia

  • Paxton Quandong Shiraz$92

    mclaren vale, south australia

    Vegan

  • Yangarra Shiraz 2023$105

    mclaren vale, south australia

  • Mr Riggs The Chap Shiraz Cabernet 2018$270

    mclaren vale / coonawarra, south australia

  • Maxwell Ellen Street Shiraz 2022$110

    mclaren vale, south australia

  • Glaetzer-Dixon La Judith Shiraz 2018$410

    coal river, tasmania

  • Bannockburn 1314 Shiraz 2025$79

    geelong, victoria

  • Proud Primary Produce 'The Cattle' Syrah 2021$115

    yarra valley, victoria

  • Best's Great Western Bin 0 Shiraz 2019$240

    great western, victoria

  • Yangarra King's Wood Shiraz 2023 Magnum$250

    mclaren vale, south australia — 1.5L

Sticky

  • Pizzini Brachetto Pink Moscato$75

    king valley, victoria — 750ml

  • R Paulazzo Botrytis Semillon$78

    hunter valley, nsw — 375ml

  • Noble One Botrytis Semillon 2022$85

    riverina, nsw — 375ml

  • Rieslingfreak No.7 Fortified Riesling$72

    clare valley, south australia — 375ml

The menu’s own key: V vegetarian · VGN vegan · GF gluten free · DF dairy free · NUTS contains nuts · A australian · I imported · V vegetarian · VGN vegan · GF gluten free · DF dairy free · NUTS contains nuts · VGN vegan · ORG organic · SUS sustainable · LO-FI lo-fi · 0% alcohol free

What the menu saysGroup page: kitchen can't guarantee against cross-contamination, so anaphylactic allergies can't be catered for; dietary requirements must be raised the week of booking, not on the day.
  • Group page: kitchen can't guarantee against cross-contamination, so anaphylactic allergies can't be catered for; dietary requirements must be raised the week of booking, not on the day.

Functions & events menu

Functions and events: packages for groups and bookings. Not the restaurant's everyday menu.

  • The Feast$75

    Housemade hummus, pita, cumin, chickpea (DF, VGN) · Arancini, pumpkin, peas, lemon, parmesan (GF, V) · Calamari fritti, lime, chilli (GF…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • The Whole Affair$95

    Organic sourdough, pepe saya cultured butter (V) · Zucchini flowers, jalapeño mousse, avocado, aleppo, lime (GF, V) · Heirloom and…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely fish

Good to know

Restaurant

Not known yet: wheelchair access, high chairs, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address342 Darling St, Balmain NSW 2041, Australia
AreaInner West
KindRestaurant
Phone+61 2 8084 8185
Websitethecottagebalmain.com.au
BookingOnline through Book online
Google rating4.5 from 1,017 reviews
Menu read9 Nov 2026 from thecottagebalmain.com.au
Drinks list296 drinks, 1 gluten free on the venue’s own word, read 1 Nov 2026
Hours
  • Monday12pm–10pm
  • Tuesday12pm–10pm
  • Wednesday12pm–10pm
  • Thursday12pm–10pm
  • Friday12pm–11pm
  • Saturday12pm–11pm
  • Sunday12pm–10pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

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 The Cottage Balmain

Does The Cottage Balmain have gluten-free options?

Yes: 20 dishes are gluten free as served, from the menu read 9 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is The Cottage Balmain coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Group page: kitchen can't guarantee against cross-contamination, so anaphylactic allergies can't be catered for; dietary requirements must…”. 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.

When is The Cottage Balmain open?

Monday: 12pm–10pm. Tuesday: 12pm–10pm. Wednesday: 12pm–10pm. Thursday: 12pm–10pm. Friday: 12pm–11pm. Saturday: 12pm–11pm. Sunday: 12pm–10pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book The Cottage Balmain online?

Yes, through Book online: http://thecottagebalmain.com.au/

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