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The Cottage Balmain

RestaurantBalmain4.5 (1,017 Google reviews)

10+ gluten-free dishes

21 dishes marked gluten free

38 dishesmenu read 1 Novthecottagebalmain.com.au

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Menu

  • Sourdough$4

    Balmain bakery organic, pepe saya cultured butter

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Olives$12

    Organic, marinated

  • East 33 Sydney Rock Oysters$7.50

    Champagne mignonette

    Likely shellfish (our guess)

  • Arancini$14

    Pumpkin, peas, lemon, parmesan

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Zucchini Flowers$22

    Jalapeño mousse, avocado, aleppo, lime

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Housemade Hummus$22

    Pita, cumin, chickpea

    VeganFree of dairyLikely gluten (our guess)

  • Heirloom & Stracciatella$25

    Tomatoes, basil, hazelnut, green oil

    VegetarianFree of glutenContains nutsLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Beef Tartare Cigars$29

    Eye fillet, pastry, yolk, hot mustard

    Likely gluten, egg (our guess)

  • Calamari Fritti$27.50

    Lime, chilli

    Free of gluten, dairyLikely shellfish (our guess)

  • Spicy Tuna$28

    Tuna tartare, avocado, cucumber, chili mayo, sesame, soy, rice cake

    Free of gluten, dairyLikely egg, soy, sesame, fish (our guess)

  • Grilled Yamba Prawns$52

    Jumbo U6 prawns, marinated

    Likely shellfish (our guess)

  • Fromage$36.50

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

    VegetarianLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Nourish$29

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

    VeganFree of gluten, dairyContains nutsLikely soy, sesame (our guess)

  • Smoked Ocean Trout$35

    Witlof, lettuce, green herb dressing, dill

    Free of glutenLikely fish (our guess)

  • The Cheese Burger$30

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

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Spring Risotto$38.50

    Asparagus, sugar snaps, sweet corn

    VeganFree of gluten, dairy

  • Crab Spaghettini$43.50

    Western Australia Shark Bay crab, chilli, garlic, parsley, bottarga

    Likely gluten, shellfish (our guess)

  • Humptydoo Barramundi$48.50

    Coconut curry, greens, truss tomato

    Free of gluten, dairyLikely fish (our guess)

  • King Ora Salmon$52

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

    Likely gluten, fish (our guess)

  • White Pyrenees Lamb Backstrap$58.50

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

    Free of gluten

  • Steak Frites$48.50

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

    Free of gluten

  • Riverine Eye Fillet$69.50

    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

  • Rocket & Pear$16

    Grana padano, balsamic

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • 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

  • Vanilla Panna Cotta$23

    Rhubarb, pistachio, rose

    Free of glutenContains nutsLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Tiramisu$19

    Classic espresso-soaked sponge, mascarpone

    VegetarianLikely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Mango Cheesecake$18

    Mango, mint

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Sticky Date$19

    Butterscotch, pistachio, ice cream

    VegetarianFree of glutenContains nutsLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Affogato$21

    Frangelico, espresso, ice cream, biscotti

    VegetarianLikely gluten, dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • 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 (our guess)

  • Fish$16

    Grilled white fish, mashed peas, greens, roasted tomato

    Free of glutenLikely fish (our guess)

  • Chicken Nuggets$14

    Tempura chicken breast, fries, ketchup

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Spaghettini Pasta$14

    Tomato or butter & cheese, parmesan on side

    VegetarianLikely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Vanilla Ice Cream$6

    Pick your topping: sprinkles, marshmallow, ice magic

    Likely dairy (our guess)

Menu (drinks)

  • Hot Chocolate$6
  • Babyccino$2
  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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%

  • Corona$13.50

    mexico, 4.5%

  • Peroni Red Lager$12

    italy, 4.7%; $6 during Aperitivo

  • Yulli's Margot Dry Apple$13

    nsw, 5%

  • Capital Brewing Co. Ginger Beer$13

    canberra, 3.5%

  • 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$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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Dark Lark 2022 Release$60

    single malt - tasmania

  • Lark Distilling Symphony No. 1$32

    blended - tasmania

  • Morris of Rutherglen$16.50

    single malt - victoria

  • Jameson$13.50

    blended

  • Nikka Whisky from the Barrel$22

    blended

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Hennessy VS$15

    france

  • Courvoisier VSOP$22

    france

  • Hennessy XO$48

    france

  • Chateau Laballe Bas Armagnac Resistance Baco$22

    france

Wine list

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • R. Paulazzo Pinot Grigio$68

    riverina, nsw

  • Greystone Pinot Gris$95

    waipara, new zealand

    Vegan

  • Pizzini Pavona Pinot Grigio$88

    king valley, victoria

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Domaine Thomson Surveyor Thomson Left Bank 2024$130

    central otago, new zealand

  • 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

  • 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

  • Project K The GTR Rosé$84

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

    Vegan

  • Greystone Pétillant Naturel 2022$89

    waipara, new zealand

  • 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

  • Byrne Farm Pinot Noir 2023$105

    orange, nsw

  • Guroo Stephen George Pinot Noir 2023$150

    kangaroo island, south australia

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Yarra Yering Merlot 2019$262

    yarra valley, victoria

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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 Feast (group feasting menu, 75 pp)

Groups of 9 to 24, The Atrium & The Loft
  • Wagyu Beef Cheek

    Feta, roasted onion, salsa verde, harissa

    Free of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • The Feast$75

    Housemade hummus, arancini, calamari fritti, spicy tuna, spring risotto, wagyu beef cheek, rocket & pear, fries

    Likely gluten, shellfish, fish (our guess)

The Whole Affair (group feasting menu, 95 pp)

Groups of 9 to 24, The Atrium & The Loft
  • The Whole Affair$95

    Organic sourdough, zucchini flowers, heirloom & stracciatella, spicy tuna, spring risotto, Bistecca Fiorentina 1kg T-bone, cauliflower fiore

    Likely gluten, dairy, fish (our guess)

Good to know

Restaurant

  • Venue says dog friendly, outside only (10 mentions)venue website, read 1 Nov 2026 · source
  • Kids welcome (4)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026 · source
  • Has a kids menu (4)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026 · source
  • Seats outsidevenue website, read 1 Nov 2026 · source
  • Vegetarian dishes (18)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026 · source
  • Vegan dishes (5)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026 · source
  • Takes bookingsvenue website, read 2 Nov 2026 · source
  • Private room · up to 24 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

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 read1 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: 21 dishes are 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 The Cottage Balmain coeliac friendly?

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 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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