Chef’s Kiss

Sahra by the River

Restaurant · Lebanese · Middle EasternParramatta4.4 (1,529 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free

66 dishesmenu read 1 Novsahrabytheriver.com.au

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What the menu saysMain and banquet PDFs state: 'While we take every care to avoid cross-contamination, we cannot guarantee that traces of allergens may not be present.' Guests are asked to speak to staff about dietary requirements.
  • Main and banquet PDFs state: 'While we take every care to avoid cross-contamination, we cannot guarantee that traces of allergens may not be present.' Guests are asked to speak to staff about dietary requirements.

Badges show only what the menu states. Anything else: allergens not listed, so ask staff.

Main Menu

  • Tabouli$20

    A vibrant parsley salad with tomatoes, onions & burghul, lightly dressed with lemon & olive oil

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Fattouch$20

    Crisp garden vegetables & crunchy toasted bread, tossed with fragrant herbs & a tangy house dressing

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Sahra Salad$21

    Peppery rocket & ripe tomatoes with crispy eggplant, oregano & stuffed olives, lightly tossed in a zesty Mediterranean dressing

  • Halloumi Fiesta$25

    Golden grilled halloumi with a crisp julienne salad of tomato, onions and cucumber. Finished with olives and candied walnuts

    Likely dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Hummus$15

    Prepared the traditional way with blended chickpeas, tahini and citrus. Simple, authentic & true to its roots

    Likely sesame (our guess)

  • Hummus Pesto$16

    Creamy chickpea hummus blended with fragrant basil pesto, bringing together classic Middle Eastern richness with a fresh herbaceous twist

    Likely sesame (our guess)

  • Baba Ghanouj$16

    Smoky open-fire roasted eggplant blended with tahini & lemon, finished with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

    Likely sesame (our guess)

  • Moutabbal Special$19

    A Sahra house special, smoky baba ghanouj topped with crispy eggplant, fresh herbs & crisp garden vegetables

  • Labneh$13

    Creamy strained yoghurt with a smooth, tangy finish, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Muhamarra$19

    A vibrant capsicum dip made with roasted red peppers, walnuts & pomegranate molasses, gently spiced

    Likely nuts (our guess)

  • Kibbeh Nayye$25

    A traditional delicacy of finely hand-minced raw lamb blended with burghul, herbs & subtle spices. Served with olive oil in authentic Lebane

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Warak Enab$16

    Hand-rolled vegetarian vine leaves filled with rice, tomatoes, parsley & onions, simmered in olive oil & finished with lemon

  • Aged Shanklish$19

    Crumbled aged shanklish cheese tossed with ripe tomatoes, onions & fresh herbs

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Basterma$25

    Air-dried, thinly sliced spice-cured beef coated in aromatic seasoning

  • Fish Tajin$24

    Tender baked fish with traditional tahini & citrus sauce, finished with sweet caramelised onions

    Likely sesame, fish (our guess)

  • Olives & Pickles$12

    A vibrant selection of olives, wild cucumber, pickled chilli & turnips

  • Hummus With Meat$25

    Silky smooth hummus topped with spiced minced meat & toasted pine nuts

    Likely nuts, sesame (our guess)

  • Cherry Kabab$24

    Juicy spiced meatballs simmered in a rich cherry sauce, finished with toasted almonds

    Likely nuts (our guess)

  • Garlic Prawns$24

    Succulent prawns drenched in our famous garlic lemon sauce. A true guest favourite

    Likely shellfish (our guess)

  • Salt and Pepper Squid$25

    Fried until golden & finished with lemon pepper & a hint of chilli

    Likely shellfish (our guess)

  • Bezre$26

    Crispy mini whitebait, lightly fried to golden perfection & served with creamy tahini sauce

    Likely sesame (our guess)

  • Makanek$23

    Sautéed lamb sausages finished with lemon & pomegranate molasses. The Lebanese way

  • Sambousik$15

    (3) Hand-rolled pastries filled with spiced minced meat, onions & toasted pine nuts

    Likely gluten, nuts (our guess)

  • Spinach Pastry$15

    (3) Hand-rolled pastries filled with spinach and a touch of lemon

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Shanklish Pastry$15

    (3) Hand-rolled pastries filled with a blend of shanklish & feta cheese, onions & tomatoes

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Fried Kibbeh$17

    (3) Crispy shells filled with a rich blend of spiced meat & toasted pine nuts

    Likely gluten, nuts (our guess)

  • Mix Pastries to Share$36

    A selection of 9 hand-rolled pastries featuring Sambousik, Shanklish & Spinach favourites

    Likely gluten, dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Rkakat$20

    (4) Crispy pastry rolls filled with a blend of mixed cheese & fragrant herbs

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Chicken Wings$18

    Grilled chicken wings flame-charred to perfection, then tossed with garlic, lemon & fresh coriander

  • Chicken Msakhan$18

    (4) Roasted spiced chicken wrapped in traditional saj flatbread with caramelised onions & fragrant sumac

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Sahra Feast$38

    (3) BBQ skewers of lamb, chicken & kafta, served with hummus, baba ghanouj, garlic sauce, pickles & tabbouli salad

    Likely gluten, sesame (our guess)

  • Chicken Shawarma$35

    Tender chicken marinated in a rich garlic sauce, grilled and paired with smoky tomatoes, crisp pickles, and beewaz

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Garlic & Lemon Chicken$35

    Succulent marinated chicken breast with zesty potatoes, generously drizzled with a bright garlic & lemon sauce

  • Oriental Chicken$35

    Tender marinated chicken breast served over fragrant mansaf rice, with a fresh garden salad & cool minted yoghurt

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Slow Braised Lamb Shank$39

    Fall-off-the-bone tender lamb, served with fragrant mansaf rice, minted yoghurt & fresh julienne salad

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Lamb Shawarma$39

    Tender lamb marinated in a rich garlic sauce, grilled and paired with smoky tomatoes, crisp pickles, and beewaz

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Skewers on Demand$11

    Your selection of skewers served with garlic sauce (minimum of 3 skewers). Lamb $11, Chicken $10, Kafta $10

  • Samke Harra$42

    Fresh barramundi grilled to perfection, served over a chilli tahini sauce with basmati rice

    Likely sesame, fish (our guess)

  • Mediterranean Barramundi$40

    Fresh barramundi grilled and served with coriander potatoes & traditional Bayroute sauce

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Falafel$25

    (6) Crispy golden falafels served with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, radish, fresh mint, pickles & tahini sauce

    Likely sesame (our guess)

  • Eggplant Maghmour$28

    Tender eggplant slow-cooked with a rich tomato, onion & chickpea salsa, served with basmati rice

  • Mujaddara$28

    Traditional Lebanese rice & lentil risotto topped with caramelised onions, served with minted yoghurt & fresh julienne salad

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Fattet Battenjen$29

    Smoky eggplant with creamy yoghurt and tahini layered over crispy bread and chickpeas. Finished with toasted pine nuts, cumin, and warm ghee

    Likely gluten, dairy, nuts, sesame (our guess)

  • Coriander Potatoes$15

    Crispy potatoes tossed with fresh coriander, garlic & lemon

  • Fried Cauliflower$19

    Golden crispy florets drizzled with tahini & finished with our signature herb blend

    Likely sesame (our guess)

  • Basmati Rice$10

    Light & fluffy

  • Mansaf Rice$19

    Fragrant spiced rice with minced lamb, finished with toasted almonds

    Likely nuts (our guess)

  • Hot Chips$12

    Golden & crispy, served with rich tomato sauce

Lunch Menu

Mon–Fri 12:00–3:00pm
  • Tabouli$19

    Salad, parsley, mint, onion, tomato, olive oil and lemon dressing

  • Fattoush$19

    Salad, cos lettuce, cucumber, tomato, onion, capsicum, radish, parsley, pomegranate molasses dressing

  • Fried Cauliflower$17

    Pine nuts, tahini sauce, pistachios

    Likely nuts, sesame (our guess)

  • Halloumi$22

    Grilled, tomato, cucumber, olives, candied walnut

    Likely dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Salt & Pepper Squid$23

    Likely shellfish (our guess)

  • Hummus$15

    Dip, chickpea, tahini, lemon, paprika

    Likely sesame (our guess)

  • Baba Ghannouj$16

    Dip, charred eggplant, tahini, lemon

    Likely sesame (our guess)

  • Labneh$13

    Dip, dried mint, extra virgin olive oil

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • 3 Dips to Share$38

    Hummus, baba ghannouj, labneh

    Likely dairy, sesame (our guess)

  • Sambousik$15

    (3) pastry, spiced minced meat, onion, pine nuts

    Likely gluten, nuts (our guess)

  • Fatayer$15

    (3) pastry, English spinach, lemon

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Shanklish & Fetta$15

    (3) pastry with spiced cheese and tomato

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • 9 Pastries to Share$38

    Sambousik, fatayer, shanklish

    Likely gluten, dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Maghmour$26

    Eggplant casserole, chickpeas, garlic, onion, spiced tomato sauce & basmati rice

  • Mujadara$23

    Rice and lentil risotto, crispy onion, tomato and cucumber salad

  • Fish & Chips$32

    Grilled barramundi served with salad & chips

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Chicken Mansaf$27

    Spiced lamb risotto, chicken breast, roasted nuts, salad & minted yoghurt sauce

    Likely dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Chicken Fattoush Salad$24

    Grilled marinated chicken breast served with Fattouch salad

    Likely gluten (our guess)

Drinks Menu

  • NV Rothbury Estate Cuvee Chardonnay$45

    Hunter Valley. Cashew flavours on the palate, white melon, buttery with a touch of oak

  • Sparkling Piccolo 200ml$18

    Aromas of lemon & a hint of strawberry. Creamy, crisp palate

  • T'Gallant Prosecco$65

    Veneto Italy. A refreshing bubbly with a hint of crisp apple & pear on the palate

  • NV Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial$165

    Epernay France. Vibrant intensity of green apple & citrus fruit. Subtle pear, citrus & brioche notes

  • Rothbury Estate Semillon Sauvignon Blanc$13

    Hunter Valley. Lifted passionfruit & citrus fruit with subtle notes of nettle.

  • Rothbury Estate Chardonnay$13

    Hunter Valley. Stone fruit, balanced by a touch of spiciness that gives depth & character

  • Babich Black Label Sauvignon Blanc$15

    Marlborough NZ. Opening with plenty of lemon blossom, lime & passionfruit notes on the nose

  • Babich Black Label Pinot Gris$56

    Marlborough NZ. Aromas of pear, stone fruits & lychee, with ginger & honeyed notes

  • T-Gallant Moscato$14

    Mornington Peninsula VIC. Fresh, zesty & luscious with a clean lightly spritzed finish

  • Squealing Pig Rosé$15

    Marlborough NZ. Crisp & refreshing with flavours of strawberry & pink grapefruit

  • Domaine Des Tourelle White$65

    Lebanon. Exotic fruit and floral aromas flow into a juicy, mouth-watering palate, finished with a smooth touch

  • Ksara Merwah White$80

    Lebanon. Fresh & balanced Chardonnay with stone fruit and subtle oak

  • Rothbury Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot$13

    Hunter Valley. Rich ripe berry & chocolate flavours with a soft, velvety finish

  • Rothbury Estate Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon$13

    Hunter Valley. Medium bodied with flavours of subtle berry & a hint of spice.

  • Pepperjack Shiraz$15

    Barossa Valley SA. Aromas of blackberries & plums with hints of pepper & spice.

  • Long Story Short Pinot Noir$16

    Mornington Peninsula. Light to medium-bodied, shows bright cherry & raspberry notes with soft tannins

  • Massaya Le Colombier$95

    Lebanon. A smooth Lebanese red blend with notes of ripe berries, spice, and soft oak. Medium bodied

  • Massaya Terrasses De Baalbeck$120

    Lebanon. A refined red blend with dark fruits, subtle spice, and earthy notes. Silky tannins, elegant and full bodied.

  • Penfolds Bin 28 Shiraz$110

    Coonawarra SA. A mouth-coating tannic structure & alluring spice and chocolate notes

  • Hare's Cabernet Sauvignon$90

    Barossa Valley. Full-bodied & structured, showing rich blackcurrant & dark cherry. Smooth tannins lead to a long, savoury finish

  • Rum & Ruby$22

    Bundaberg Rum, ruby grapefruit, raspberry, fresh lime & soda

  • Toblerone$22

    Frangelico, Baileys, Kahlua, cream & honey

  • Rasputin$22

    Belvedere, pomegranate juice, fresh lime, cinnamon syrup & apple juice

  • Sweet & Wild$22

    Bundaberg Rum, Kahlua, jallab, lime & soda

  • Casablanca$22

    Jack Daniels, Moroccan ras el hanout syrup, lemon & apple juice

  • Long Island Iced Tea$22

    Belvedere, Cointreau, Bacardi, tequila, fresh lime & Coke

  • Mojito$22

    Bacardi, lime, mint & soda

  • Marilyn Monroe$22

    Hendrick's Gin, grapefruit juice, almond syrup, rosewater & mint

  • Sahra's Espresso Martini$22

    Belvedere, Kahlua, vanilla bean & espresso

  • Cosmopolitan$22

    Belvedere, Cointreau, Cranberry juice & fresh lime

  • Watermelon Martini$22

    Belvedere, Cointreau, Sahra's syrup & fresh watermelon

  • Wild Beirut$22

    Belvedere, Cointreau, fresh lemonade & mint

  • Ruby & Jade$15

    Fresh lime juice, ruby grapefruit & mint

  • Yahala$15

    Fresh lemonade, mint & smoked jallab

  • Heineken Zero Alcohol$10
  • Cascade Light$10
  • Toohey's Extra Dry$11
  • Victoria Bitter$11
  • Coopers Pale Ale$11
  • Crown Lager$11
  • Corona$11
  • Peroni$11
  • Almaza Lebanese Pilsner$11
  • Rekorderlig Strawberry Lime$14
  • Apple Cider$14
  • Mr Pickwicks$16
  • Galway Pipe$14
  • House Spirits$13

    30ml. Vodka, Gin, Bourbon, Scotch, Bacardi, Tequila, Brandy, Rum

  • Jack Daniel's$15

    30ml

  • Chivas Regal$15

    30ml

  • Johnnie Walker Black$15

    30ml

  • Johnnie Walker Blue Label$29

    30ml

  • Glenfiddich 12 Year Old Single Malt$15

    30ml

  • Hennessy VS$15

    30ml

  • Hennessy VSOP$18

    30ml

  • Belvedere, Greygoose$15

    Vodka, 30ml

  • Hendrick's$16

    Gin, 30ml

  • Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum$15

    30ml

  • AKT$12

    Arak, Kahlua & Tequila. 30ml

  • QFS$12

    Kahlua, Midori & Baileys. 30ml

  • The O$12

    Cointreau & Baileys. 30ml

  • Opal Nero$12

    30ml

  • Black Sambuca$12

    30ml

  • Arak Ksara or Arak Brun$12

    Shot / half bottle 350ml / full bottle 700ml. Traditional Lebanese spirit made from grapes, infused with aniseed

  • Homemade Fresh Lemonade$10
  • 100% Pure Pomegranate Juice$10
  • Jallab$10

    Musky, spiced grape juice served with pine nuts & sultanas

  • Lemon, Lime & Bitters$9
  • Coke, Coke Zero$7
  • Sprite, Fanta, Lift$7
  • Jug of Soft Drink$16
  • Soda Water, Tonic Water & Ginger Ale$7
  • Juice$9
  • Jug of Juice$18
  • Antipodes Still Mineral Water (NZ 1L)$12
  • San Pellegrino Sparkling$6

    Small / Large

  • Moroccan Honey Minted Tea$7
  • Tea$5

    Black, green, chamomile, earl grey, peppermint, English breakfast

  • Coffee$6

    Cappuccino, latte, long black, macchiato, espresso

  • Mocha & Marshmallow$6
  • Hot Chocolate & Marshmallow$6
  • Arabian Cardamom-Flavoured Coffee$14

    Small Dallah (3 cups) / Large Dallah (6 cups)

Set menus (per person)

Set menus, banquets and tasting menus: a meal for the table, priced per person, often with a minimum number of guests.

  • The Sahra Banquet$60

    Hummus, labneh & oregano, roasted baba ghanouj, tabouli salad & olive oil, fattoush & pomegranate molasses, coriander potato, chicken, lamb

    Likely gluten, dairy, sesame (our guess)

  • The Harem Banquet$75

    Hummus, labneh & oregano, roasted baba ghanouj, tabouli salad & olive oil, fattoush & pomegranate molasses, coriander potato, pickles & oliv

    Likely gluten, dairy, nuts, sesame (our guess)

  • The Sultan Banquet$90

    Hummus, labneh with oregano, roasted baba ghanouj, tabouli salad with olive oil, fattoush & pomegranate molasses, kibbeh nayeh or fried kibb

    Likely gluten, dairy, nuts, sesame, shellfish (our guess)

Good to know

Restaurant

  • Kids welcomevenue menu, read 1 Nov 2026 · source
  • Has a kids menuvenue menu, read 1 Nov 2026 · source
  • Seats outsideOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026
  • Vegetarian dishes (32)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026
  • Vegan dishes (19)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026
  • Takes bookingsvenue website, read 2 Nov 2026 · source
  • Private room · up to 60 seatedvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026 · source
  • Takes group bookingsvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026 · source
  • Group set menuvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026 · source
  • Water viewvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026 · source

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

Facts

FactDetail
AddressParramatta, NSW
AreaParramatta & Central West
KindRestaurant · Lebanese · Middle Eastern
Phone+61 2 9635 6615
Websitesahrabytheriver.com.au
BookingOnline through Book online
Google rating4.4 from 1,529 reviews
Menu read1 Nov 2026 from sahrabytheriver.com.au
Drinks list82 drinks, read 1 Nov 2026
Hours
  • Monday12pm–3pm, 5:30pm–10pm
  • Tuesday12pm–3pm, 5:30pm–10pm
  • Wednesday12pm–3pm, 5:30pm–10pm
  • Thursday12pm–3pm, 5:30pm–10pm
  • Friday12pm–3pm, 5:30pm–11pm
  • Saturday6pm–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 Sahra by the River

Does Sahra by the River have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 1 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Sahra by the River coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Main and banquet PDFs state: 'While we take every care to avoid cross-contamination, we cannot guarantee that traces of allergens may not…”. Chef’s Kiss 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 Sahra by the River open?

Monday: 12pm–3pm, 5:30pm–10pm. Tuesday: 12pm–3pm, 5:30pm–10pm. Wednesday: 12pm–3pm, 5:30pm–10pm. Thursday: 12pm–3pm, 5:30pm–10pm. Friday: 12pm–3pm, 5:30pm–11pm. Saturday: 6pm–11pm. Sunday: 12pm–10pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Sahra by the River online?

Yes, through Book online: https://www.sahrabytheriver.com.au/make-a-reservation/

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