Chef’s Kiss

Shaffa

RestaurantSurry Hills

No dishes marked gluten free

30 dishesmenu read 2 Novshaffa.com.au

Always confirm with staff

Book a tableDirectionsWebsite
What the menu saysWebsite FAQ: Shaffa can accommodate most dietary requirements, including celiac, with 48 hours' notice ([email protected]). The kitchen handles common allergens; Shaffa cannot guarantee allergen-free food or cater to severe allergies. No printed gluten-free dishes or dedicated prep statements were found.
  • Website FAQ: Shaffa can accommodate most dietary requirements, including celiac, with 48 hours' notice ([email protected]). The kitchen handles common allergens; Shaffa cannot guarantee allergen-free food or cater to severe allergies. No printed gluten-free dishes or dedicated prep statements were found.
  • No allergen matrix published. Guests with food allergies must tell the waiter before ordering; traces of allergens cannot be excluded. Allergen fields are inferred from listed ingredients only and should be confirmed with staff.

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

Dinner A La Carte

Tue–Thu 5.30pm–late; Fri–Sun 5.30pm–late; Mon closed
  • Oyster with Chopped Salad Mignonette$7

    Oyster, chopped salad 'mignonette' (A)

    Likely shellfish (our guess)

  • Oyster, Harissa-Orange Blossom Granita$8

    Harissa-orange blossom granita, arak, pickled finger lime (A)

    Likely shellfish (our guess)

  • Rockefeller Oyster$8

    Pomegranate molasses, harissa oil, pecorino romano, brown butter (A)

    Likely dairy, shellfish (our guess)

  • Yellow Pea Kibbeh Niyah$8

    Pomegranate molasses, shivka-tatbilah, amba, radicchio

  • Focaccia$12

    Zaatar, olive oil

    Likely gluten, sesame (our guess)

  • Burnt Eggplant Labneh$18

    Harissa oil, sumac

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Hummus$19

    Crispy chickpeas, shivka relish, olive oil, parsley, cumin, paprika

    Likely sesame (our guess)

  • Octopus Al Ha'Esh$36

    Crispy potatoes, sujuk, pimentón, crushed tomatoes, preserved lemon, muhammara (I)

    Likely shellfish (our guess)

  • Cauliflower$29

    Garlic labneh, crispy kale, ras-el-shaffa, pickled onions & chili, almonds

    Likely dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • CopperTree Farms Marinated Rump Cap Steak 250g$69

    Confit garlic, brown butter, seasonal pickled vegetables

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Chicken Shawarma Skewer$49

    Tahini, amba, herbs, pickled cabbage, laffa

    Likely gluten, sesame (our guess)

  • Greens Salad$17

    Mignonette lettuce, red onion, honey dressing, sorrel

  • Kipfler Potatoes$18

    Smoked pimentón, garlic confit, parsley, rocket

  • Fire-Roasted Cabbage$18

    Thyme, sage, olive oil, cumin

  • Ceviche$9

    Tomatoes, shallots, chives, herbs, lavash (A)

    Likely gluten, fish (our guess)

  • Palamida Crudo$34

    Bonito, salsa mediterranea, cherry tomatoes, shallots, chilli, pistachios (A)

    Likely nuts, fish (our guess)

  • Grill-Seared Scallop$14

    Sujuk, capsicum coulis, thyme, pine nuts (I)

    Likely nuts, shellfish (our guess)

  • Shawarma Lafonit$9

    Chicken, chopped salad, amba-tahini, sumac-onions

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Clarence River Prawns$53

    Roasted garlic toum, baharat spiced butter (4 pc) (A)

    Likely dairy, shellfish (our guess)

  • Lamb Shoulder Cigars$33

    Ras-el-shaffa, pomegranate molasses, orange zest, seed nibs

  • Lamb Shoulder On The Bone$61

    Chermoula, lamb jus, burnt shallot

Lunch A La Carte

Fri–Sun 12–2.30pm
  • Burnt Pickled Bullhorn Peppers$22

    Preserved-lemon labneh, parsley oil

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Caesarea-Style Palamida Crudo$34

    Bonito, grilled tomato salsa, herbs and sumac salad (A)

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Grilled Mushrooms$44

    Middle Eastern chilli crisp, whipped tahini, sage, laffa

    Likely gluten, sesame (our guess)

  • Fish Lifafa$59

    Fish of the day, arak, cherry tomatoes, dates, harissa, preserved lemon, herbs (A), brown butter

    Likely dairy, fish (our guess)

Desserts

  • Knafeh$26

    Kadaifi, three cheese, rose water syrup, pistachios, macadamia ice cream

    Likely gluten, dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Coconut Malabi$18

    White chocolate and pistachio crumb, saffron-infused citrus syrup

    Likely gluten, dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Halva Mousse$22

    Kataifi crisps, silken pistachio cardamom cream, caramelised pistachios

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

Hummus Friday

  • Hummus Friday$49

    Minimum 2 guests. Choice of hummus & pita pocket (lamb mince hummus, hummus with crispy chickpeas, or hummus with Ras El Shaffa cauliflower)

    Likely gluten, nuts, sesame (our guess)

Weekend Long Lunch

Sat & Sun 12–2.30pm
  • Weekend Long Lunch Feast$79

    Optional oyster starter (chopped salad mignonette $7 ea; harissa-orange blossom granita $8 ea; rockefeller $8 ea). Courses: yellow pea kibbe

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

Drinks

  • Tipsy Pear$22

    Vodka, Pear, Sauvignon Blanc, Mint, Lemon

  • Charred Negroni$25

    Charred Grapefruit And Cardamom Infused Gin, Aperol, Rosso Vermouth

  • Jaffa Paloma$24

    Tequila, Elderflower Liquor, Grapefruit and Sumac Sherbet, Soda

  • Golden Leaf$25

    Four Pillars Rare Gin, Galliano Vanilla, Sake, Calpis Water, Coconut Foam

  • Turkish Delight$23

    Vermouth Bianco, Vodka, Pomegranate, Rose Water, Lemon

  • Shaffa Martini$25

    Olive Leaf Four Pillar Gin, Extra Dry Vermouth, Orange Curacao, Verjus

  • Southside$25

    Gin, Mint, Lime

  • Spicy Margarita$25

    Chilli And Coriander Infused Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime

  • Espresso Martini$25

    Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Little Drip

  • Black Manhattan$25

    Bourbon, Averna Amaro, Bitters

  • NV Delamere Sparkling Cuvee$18

    Pipers River, TAS

  • NV Deviation Road Brut Rose$17

    Adelaide Hills, SA (dry)

  • NV Louis Roederer$90

    Champagne, FR (375mls half bottle)

  • 2026 Riesling, Rieslingfreak No.5 'White Hut Vineyard'$17

    Clare Valley SA

  • 2023 Riesling, Peter Jakob Kuhn 'Jacobus'$23

    Rheingau, GER

  • 2025 Sauvignon Blanc, Amisfield$17

    Central Otago, NZ

  • 2024 Semillon, Kalleske 'Elenore'$17

    Barossa Valley, SA

  • 2024 Chenin Blanc, Bernard Fouqet$21

    Vouvray, FR

  • 2023 Goruli Mtsvane, Winiveria 'Chinebuli'$17

    Gori Region, Georgia

  • 2023 Grüner Veltliner, Alzinger 'Dürnstein Federspiel'$22

    Wachau, AUT

  • 2023 Txakoli, Gorrondona 'Doniene'$21

    Basque Country, SP

  • 2024 Chardonnay, Talmard$19

    Macon, Burgundy, FR

  • 2023 Chardonnay, Torch Bearer$25

    Coal River Valley, TAS

  • 2025 Gaia '4-6H', Rosé$17

    Peloponnese, GR (Dry)

  • 2024 Sierra de Tolono, Rosé$19

    Rioja, SP (Barrel fermented)

  • 2022 Mstvane, Tavankari$19

    Kakheti, Georgia (skin contact in amphora Qvevri)

  • 2024 Shiraz / Pinot, Schmölzer & Brown 'Pret a Rouge'$17

    Beechworth, VIC (chilled)

  • 2024 Pinot Noir, Land Of Tomorrow$17

    Adelaide Hills, SA

  • 2023 Gamay, Prunelle de Navacelle$21

    Regnie, Beaujolais, FR

  • 2023 Sangiovese, Poggio Al Sole$21

    Chianti Classico, IT

  • 2020 Grenache, Stonegarden '1858 Field Blend'$25

    Barossa Valley, SA

  • 2023 Tempranillo, Sierra de Tolono$19

    Rioja, SP

  • 2018 Saperavi, Gurashvili$18

    Kakheti, Georgia (aged in Qvevri)

  • 2024 Shiraz, Tim Smith$19

    Barossa Valley, SA

  • 2021 Aglianico, Benito Ferrara$23

    Irpina, Campania, IT

  • 2022 Malbec, Pulenta 'Estate'$23

    Mendoza, ARG

  • 2022 Cabernet/Shiraz, Yalumba 'The Signature'$25

    Barossa Valley, SA; poured by coravin from a 3ltr Jeroboam bottle

  • NV Albino Armani Terre di Gioia Prosecco$79

    Friuli, IT

  • NV Taittinger Cuvee Prestige$168

    Champagne, FR

  • NV Pol Roger, Brut$216

    Champagne, FR

  • 2018 Pol Roger$270

    Champagne, FR

  • 2016 Louis Roederer 'Cristal'$1300

    Champagne, FR

  • 2024 Ngeringa 'Salmon Pink' Pet Nat$77

    Adelaide Hills, SA

  • 2025 Domaine AIX, Rosé$86

    Provence, FR

  • 2024 Sierra de Tolono$91

    Rioja, SP (Barrel fermented)

  • 2024 Rimauresq, Cru Classe$126

    Provence, FR

  • 2025 Riesling, Tim Smith Wines$75

    Eden Valley, SA

  • 2013 Riesling, O'Leary Walker, Polich Hill$88

    Clare Valley, SA

  • 2025 Riesling, Grosset 'Alea'$115

    Watervale, Clare Valley, SA

  • 2024 Sauvignon Blanc, Te Mata 'Cape Crest'$115

    Hawkes Bay, NZ

  • 2024 Sauvignon Blanc, Amisfield$79

    Central Otago, NZ

  • 2025 Sauvignon / Semillon, Cullen 'Grace Madeline'$96

    Margaret River, WA

  • 2023 Pinot Grigio, Albino Armani 'io'$81

    Trentino, IT

  • 2024 Pinot Grigio, Alois Lageder$96

    Alto Adige, IT

  • 2025 Chenin Blanc, Aphelion 'Pir'$88

    McLaren Vale, SA

  • 2025 Chenin Blanc, Bernard Fouqet$96

    Vouvray, FR

  • 2023 Semillon, Henschke 'Louis'$84

    Eden Valley, SA

  • 2024 Semillon, Wines of Merritt$77

    Margaret River, WA (light skin-contact)

  • 2025 Chardonnay, Domaine Seguinot 'Petit'$97

    Chablis, Burgundy, FR

  • 2021 Chardonnay, Xavier Monnot 'Les Grandes Coutures'$167

    Bourgogne, FR

  • 2024 Chardonnay, Domaine Naturaliste 'Floris'$79

    Margaret River, WA

  • 2023 Chardonnay, Domaine Naturaliste 'Artus'$126

    Margaret River, WA

  • 2023 Gewurtz/Sylvaner/Riesling, Famille Hugel Gentil$76

    Alsace, FR

  • 2025 Assyrtiko, Kir-Yianni$79

    Santorini, GR

  • 2024 Bianco, Madonna delle Grazie 'White Aglianico'$77

    Basilicata, IT

  • 2024 Grüner Veltliner, Schloss Gobelsburg 'Loss'$81

    Osterreich, AUT

  • 2021 Fumint, Szepsy 'Madi'$115

    Tokaji, HUN

  • 2024 Cortese, il Poggio di Gavi 'Nuvole'$81

    Piedmont, IT

  • 2024 Macebo, Navascues 'Cutio'$77

    Cariñena, SP

  • 2024 Roussanne, Yangarra$90

    McLaren Vale, SA

  • 2022 Mtsvane, Tavankari$86

    Kakheti, Georgia (skin contact in amphora Qvevri)

  • 2023 Gewurz/Muscat, Bodegas Fontana Oveja Naranja$78

    Ucles, SP (orange)

  • 2018 Riesling, Jim Barry 'Florita' Cellar Reserve$157

    Clare Valley, SA

  • 2024 Carricante, Girolamo Russo 'Nerina'$168

    Etna, Sicily, IT

  • 2018 Semillon, Brokenwood 'Oakey Creek Vineyard'$123

    Hunter Valley, NSW

  • 2023 Grüner Veltliner, Rudi Pichler 'Terrassen' Smaragd$153

    Wachau, AU

  • 2024 Vermentino / Rousanne, Anne Gros & Jean Paul Tollot

    Languedoc-Roussillon, FR

  • 2018 Chardonnay, Dawson James, Meadowbank Vineyard$211

    Derwent Valley, TAS

  • 2022 Chardonnay, Dry River$186

    Martinborough, NZ

  • 2022 Chardonnay, DuMOL 'Wester Reach'$297

    Russian River Valley, Sonoma, USA

  • 2021 Pinot Noir, Xavier Monnot Bourgogne Rouge$168

    Burgundy, FR

  • 2022 Pinot Noir, Ocean Eight 'The Gippslander'$93

    Gippsland, VIC

  • 2025 Pinot Noir, Dawson James 'Island Belle'$96

    Derwent Valley, TAS

  • 2023 Pinot Noir, Spring Vale 'Estate'$125

    Freycinet Coast, TAS

  • 2024 Grenache, Yalumba 'Vine Vale'$85

    Barossa Valley, SA

  • 2024 Corvina/Rondinella, Le Salette$81

    Valpolicella Classico, Veneto, IT

  • 2024 Sangiovese, Petrognano$77

    Tuscany, IT

  • 2024 Dolcetto, Sottimano 'Bric del Salto'$118

    Alba, Piedmont, IT

  • 2023 Cabernet Franc, Canobolas Wines$119

    Orange, NSW

  • 2020 Cabernet/Malbec, Jim Barry 'Single Vineyard'$80

    Clare Valley, SA

  • 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Jim Barry Spring Farm 'Block 74'$280

    Clare Valley, SA

  • 2022 Shiraz/Cabernet, Bekkers 'TOME'$105

    McLaren Vale, SA

  • 2023 Shiraz, Shaw & Smith$119

    Adelaide Hills, SA

  • 2023 Shiraz, Langmeil 'Orphan Bank'$145

    Barossa Valley, SA

  • 2014 Shiraz, Head 'Contrarian'$240

    Barossa Valley, SA (magnum 1.5 ltrs.)

  • 2025 Agiorgitiko, Gaia 'Monograph'$70

    Nemea, GR (chilled)

  • 2024 Pinot/Shiraz, Giant Steps 'LDR'$77

    Yarra Valley, VIC

  • 2024 Nero d'Avola, Colomba Bianca$70

    Sicily, IT

  • 2024 Perricone, Deci Mani$79

    Sicily, IT

  • 2022 Cannonau, Surrau 'Sincaru'$105

    Sardinia, IT

  • 2024 Nerello Mascalese, Girolamo Russo 'A Rina'$135

    Sicily, IT

  • 2024 Xinomavro, Thymiopoulos 'Young Vines'$80

    Naoussa, GR

  • 2023 Agiorgitiko, Gaia$83

    Nemea, GR

  • 2021 Tempranillo, Aguila 'Picaro'$125

    Ribera Del Duero, SP

  • 2019 Grenache/Syrah, Chêne Bleu Astralabe$140

    Ventoux, Loire Valley, FR

  • 2025 Mataro/Grenache/Shiraz, Tim Smith$77

    Barossa Valley, SA

  • 2020 Saperavi, Papari Valley 'Organic' 3 Qvevri Terraces$115

    Kakheti, Georgia (aged in Qvevri)

  • 2022 Malbec, The Beast$83

    McLaren Vale, SA

  • 2024 Pinot Noir, Tolpuddle$234

    Coal River Valley, TAS

  • 2011 Pinot Noir, Dawson James 'Cellar Release'$189

    Derwent Valley, TAS

  • 2023 Pinot Noir, Ocean Eight 'Aylward'$171

    Mornington Peninsula, VIC

  • 2021 Nerello Mascalese, Girolamo Russo 'Calderara Sottana'$217

    Sicily, IT

  • 2020 Sangiovese, Castello Romitorio$216

    Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, IT

  • 2016 Sangiovese, Castello Romitorio "Riserva"$668

    Brunello di Montalcino, IT

  • 2018 Nebbiolo, Paolo Scavino, Cannubi$324

    Barolo, IT

  • 2022 Grenache / Syrah, Vieux Telegramme$216

    Châteauneuf De Pape, Sthn Rhone, FR

  • 2016 Syrah / Grenache, Bekkers 'Museum Release'$187

    McLaren Vale, SA

  • 2024 Shiraz, By Farr$186

    Geelong, VIC

  • 2023 Shiraz, DuMol 'Wild Mountainside'$324

    Russian River Valley, USA

  • 2023 Shiraz, Izway Wines 'Bruce'$144

    Barossa Valley, SA

  • 2015 Cabernet / Shiraz, Yalumba 'Signature' Museum Release$168

    Barossa Valley, SA

  • 2023 Malbec, Catena Zapata "Argentino Vineyard"$260

    Mendoza, ARG

  • 2018 Amarone, Le Salette "Marega"$267

    Valpolicella Classico, IT

  • Grifter Pale$12

    AUS

  • Grifter Lager$12

    AUS

  • Philter 'Hazy Pale'$12

    Marrickville AUS

  • Goldstar, Dark Lager$12

    ISR

  • Heaps Normal Quiet XPA$10

    Non-alc beer, AUS

  • Old City Arak$13
  • 2017 The Royal Tokaji Wine Company, Blue Label Aszu 5 Puttonyos$15

    HUN (45mls); pairing for Knafeh

  • 2022 Vietti Moscato D'asti$15

    IT (90mls); pairing for Coconut Malabi

  • Pedro Ximenez, Gonzales Byass$12

    Jerez DOC, ESP (60mls); pairing for Halva Mousse

The menu’s own key: (A) Australia | (I) Imported | (M) Mixed (seafood origin)

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.

Dinner Set Menu

Tue–Thu 5.30pm–late; Fri–Sun 5.30pm–late; Mon closed
  • Dinner Set Menu$89

    Courses: Beetroot-lentil kibbeh niyah, paprika paste, pomegranate molasses, silan, shivka-tatbilah, cos lettuce; ceviche, tomatoes, shallots

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

Friday Lunch Set Menu

Fri 12–2.30pm
  • Friday Lunch Set Menu$79

    Optional oyster starter (chopped salad mignonette $7 ea; harissa-orange blossom granita $8 ea; rockefeller $8 ea). Courses: yellow pea kibbe

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

Good to know

Restaurant

  • Vegetarian dishes (11)venue menu, read 2 Nov 2026
  • Vegan dishes (4)venue menu, read 2 Nov 2026
  • Takes bookingsvenue website, read 2 Nov 2026 · source
  • Private roomvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026 · source
  • Takes group bookingsvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026 · source
  • Group set menuvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026 · source
  • Exclusive hirevenue website, read 4 Nov 2026 · source

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

Facts

FactDetail
AddressSurry Hills, NSW
AreaSydney City & Inner East
KindRestaurant
Websiteshaffa.com.au
BookingOnline through SevenRooms
Menu read2 Nov 2026 from shaffa.com.au
Drinks list132 drinks, read 2 Nov 2026
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 Shaffa

Does Shaffa have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 2 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Shaffa coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Website FAQ: Shaffa can accommodate most dietary requirements, including celiac, with 48 hours' notice ([email protected]).”. 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.

Can I book Shaffa online?

Yes, through SevenRooms: http://www.sevenrooms.com/explore/shaffa/reservations/create/search/?venues=shaffa,caness

Nearby

Compare Shaffa with nearby places side by side