The Riverview

Pub · Pub & bistroBalmain

2 dishes marked gluten free+ 1 can be made gluten free on request

51 dishesmenu read 9 Novtheriverviewhotel.com.au

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The Birchgrove Dining Room menu

Monday to Sunday 12pm til late

Breads

  • Rosemary Focaccia$16

    With extra virgin olive oil

    VeganLikely gluten

  • Confit Tomato Bruschetta$24

    Confit cherry tomatoes, marinated olives, basil and extra virgin olive oil on toasted rosemary focaccia.

    VeganLikely gluten

Entrees

  • Lamb Roulade & Toasted Fregola$28

    Slow-braised lamb roulade served with roasted fregola and creamy goat cheese, finished with rich pan jus

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Seared Scallops (I)$32

    Seared scallops, with citrus amarillo, fragrant sesame oil with crispy corn tortillas

    Likely shellfish

  • Char Grilled Fremantle Octopus (A)$32

    Sous vide, charred grilled octopus, panca romesco, black olives & chilli oil

    Likely shellfish

  • Spicy (Nam Jim) Squid (I)$24

    Char grilled squid with glass potato noodles, green papaya julienne, toasted cashews with Nam Jim dressing

    Likely nutsLikely shellfish

  • Italian-Style Meatballs$24

    House-made pork & veal meatballs with confit tomato, olives and basil, served alongside warm rosemary focaccia

    Likely gluten

  • Crispy Atlantic Salmon Cake (A)$26

    Golden-crusted Atlantic salmon and potato cake served with sweet-spicy lime gel, fresh baby herbs

    Likely fish

Salads

  • Crispy Duck Salad$34

    Crispy duck, sweet grapes, pistachio, pickled fennel & feta

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Apple & Manchego Roquette Salad$22

    Roquette, crispy apple, shaved manchego & white balsamic dressing

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Grilled Halloumi Salad$29

    Radicchio, roquette leaf, roasted pecans, beurre bosc pear, citrus vinaigrette

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely nuts

Pasta & Risotto

  • Classic Risotto Bianco$29

    Classic white risotto finished with reggiano, stracciatella & lemon pangrattato

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Porcini & Truffle Mushroom Risotto$32

    Classic white risotto cooked in porcini stock with assorted mushrooms

    Vegan

  • Barramundi & Prawn Saffron Pasta (M)$36

    Barramundi, prawns, saffron angel hair, white wine, fresh chives & delicate seafood butter

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfishLikely fish

Mains

  • Pork Milanese$42

    Crumbed pork fillet, fennel, capers, parsley, reggiano salad

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Roast Chicken Maryland$38

    Perfectly roasted free-range chicken with crisp golden skin, vibrant Diablo sauce, peppery roquette, shaved pecorino & grilled lemon

    Likely dairy

  • Pan-Seared Barramundi Fillet (A)$36

    Skin-on barramundi fillet with sautéed eggplant, zucchini & vine-ripened tomato, finished with basil and a delicate sherry vinaigrette

    Likely fish

  • Beef and Guinness Pie$36

    Slow-cooked Riverina beef brisket in Guinness, encased in golden pastry, served with creamy mash, mint peas & rich jus

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Lamb Osso Bucco$36

    Slow-braised lamb osso bucco, parmesan mash & mint gremolata

    Likely dairy

  • Grain-Fed Riverina Eye Fillet$56

    200g NSW Riverina premium eye fillet, two-year grain fed, served with buttered parsnips, red chimichurri & Café de Paris butter

    Likely dairy

  • Sunday Roast$34

    Slow-roasted beef brisket, baked vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, seeded mustard gravy & horseradish cream. Available on Sundays only.

    Likely gluten

Desserts

  • Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée$22

    Silky vanilla bean crème brûlée with a caramelised sugar crust & pistachio biscotti

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely egg

  • Sticky Toffee Date Pudding$22

    Warm sticky date pudding with rich toffee sauce, pecan crumble & vanilla bean ice cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Chocolate Souffle$24

    Berry coulis, vanilla bean ice cream

    Likely dairy

  • Gelato Selection$12

    Your choice of chocolate or strawberry toppings. Flavours: Vanilla, Chocolate, Pistachio.

    Likely dairy

  • Affogato Espresso$24

    Your choice of Frangelico, Baileys, Kahlua or whiskey served with vanilla bean gelato & fresh espresso

    Likely dairy

  • Cheese Board Selection$34

    Selection of cheeses accompanied with chutney and fresh fruits

    Likely dairy

Sides

  • Truffle Fries$16

    Shoestring fries with truffle oil, manchego

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Broccolini$16

    Sweet garlic butter

    VegetarianLikely dairy

Children menu

  • Cheeseburger & Chips$18

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chicken Schnitzel and Chips$18

    Likely gluten

  • Pasta and Napolitana Sauce$18

    Likely gluten

  • Fish & Chips (I)$18

    Thick cut chips & roquette salad

    Likely fish

Main Bar & The Lounge menu

Monday to Sunday 12pm til late

Burger and Sandwich Bar

  • The Riverview Signature Burger$29

    Juicy beef burger with tangy house sauce, Monterey cheddar, pickled onions & crispy onion rings, served with thick-cut chips

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Crispy Chicken Schnitzel Burger$29

    Crispy chicken schnitzel, spicy truffle aioli, julienne lettuce & Monterey Jack cheddar, served with thick-cut chips

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Steak Sandwich on Turkish$32

    Tomato passionfruit jam, rocket & manchego, thick cut chips

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Pub Classics

  • Traditional Fish & Chips (I)$32

    Crispy beer-battered flathead fillets served with tartare sauce, lemon wedges, thick-cut chips & green leaf salad

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Classic Chicken Schnitzel$30

    Crispy chicken breast schnitzel served with green leaf salad, thick-cut chips & rich house jus

    Likely gluten

  • Classic Chicken Parmigiana$32

    Crispy chicken schnitzel topped with napolitana sauce & mozzarella, served with green leaf salad and thick-cut chips

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Himalayan Lamb Curry$34

    Traditional style curry, infused with ginger, garlic, tomatoes and a blend of spices, steamed rice, papadum

From the Grill

  • Grain-Fed Riverina Eye Fillet$56

    200g NSW Riverina premium eye fillet, two-year grain fed, served with rich jus, thick-cut chips & green leaf salad

    Free of gluten

  • Grain-Fed Riverina Rump$35

    250g NSW Riverina rump, two-year grain fed, served with rich jus, thick-cut chips & green leaf salad

    Free of gluten

Tasting Plates

  • Cheesy Garlic Crust$16

    Garlic, mozzarella cheese

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Crispy Chicken Wings & Signature Sauces$24

    Signature sauces: Jalapeño dill ranch (whipped buttermilk ranch with fresh dill and green jalapeño warmth); Red pepper chimichurri…

    Likely dairy

Sides

  • Thick Cut Chips$14

    Side serve of aioli

    Vegan

Pizza

  • Margherita$26

    Tomato, basil, garlic, mozzarella

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Unnamed Pizza (Mushroom, Caramelised Onion & Blue Cheese)$28

    Mushrooms, caramelised onions, blue cheese (mild), pine nuts, mozzarella

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Capriciosa$32

    Salami, ham, tomato, artichoke, mozzarella, mushrooms

    Likely dairy

  • Prawnmundi (M)$34

    Prawns, barramundi, mozzarella, basil, capers, chilli, aioli

    Likely dairyLikely eggLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Pepperoni Pig$32

    Pork belly, pepperoni, jalapeños, mozzarella, capsicum

    Likely dairy

  • Chook on Fire$30

    Chicken, onion, capsicum, haloumi, mozzarella, chilli, aioli & rocket

    Likely dairyLikely egg

Good to know

Pub

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

Facts

FactDetail
AddressBalmain, NSW
AreaInner West
KindPub · Pub & bistro
Websitetheriverviewhotel.com.au
Menu read9 Nov 2026 from theriverviewhotel.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 The Riverview

Does The Riverview have gluten-free options?

Yes: 2 dishes are gluten free as served, and 1 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 9 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is The Riverview coeliac friendly?

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 The Riverview?

Cheesy Garlic Crust (Gluten free base available).

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