the river torrens cafè
modern mediterranean cuisine

BREAD AND SMALL – ENTRÉES – MAIN COURSES – SIDES – FEED ME – DESSERT – FOOD PHILOSOPHY – HAVE A PARTY – GET MARRIED

spring 24
a la carte
menu
river cafè

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bread and olives

Marinated Kalamata olives 10

House-made focaccia

with olive oil and balsamic 10

Bruschetta, marinated tomato,
basil and parmesan 16

Grilled flatbread with today’s dips 18

RIVER CAFÈ ON THE GROUND FLOOR ….PHOTOGRAPHY JEREMY KHUU

Tasting plate [to share] Minium 2 people

Saffron arancini with aioli, pesto & parmesan
Sticky balsamic pork belly with apple
and pickled red cabbage
Whipped ricotta, grilled marinated vegetables, olive oil and crostini
19 per person

SPRING A LA CARTE 2024 TASTING PLATE

entrées

Haloumi baked with Napoletana char-grilled vegetables and parmesan [GF] 18

Sizzling Spanish-style garlic prawns with grilled focaccia 20

Macaroni and cheese croquettes with bush tomato relish [3] 17

Saffron arancini with aioli, pesto & parmesan [4] 18

Cured beef Bresaola thinly shaved with pear, mixed leaf, Caesar dressing and parmesan [GF] 19

Calamari fritti with rocket salad and garlic aioli 25:36

Fried caulilini with capsicum agrodolce, vincotto and almonds [V] 18

CHERMOULA ROAST CHICKEN, YOGHURT, QUINOA, EGGPLANT RELISH…ON THE SPECIALS

main courses

Lamb tagine with couscous yoghurt, burnt honey and grilled ciabatta 35

Roast duck leg, spice braised red cabbage, macadamia nut, orange and grappa sauce [GF] 37

Pork fillet pan roasted with cauliflower Tuscan kale, apple and pomegranate – served pink [GF] 36

Steak tagliata- Riverine grain fed sirloin, crisp potatoes rocket, chimichurri and parmesan
served pink [GF] 45

Organic chicken breast, chermoula rub, sweet potato, maple, cucumber, rocket and tahini dressing [GF] 36

Daintree Barramundi, pickled beets, broccolini quinoa salad, cress and dill oil [GF] 38

Scotch fillet 120-day grain-fed [350g] with broccolini condiments and balsamic jus [GF] 49

Crab linguini with cream, tomato and mild chilli 36

Spaghettini marinara, cockles, tiger prawns, squid, fish pieces, garlic, chilli, tomato and parsley 38

Spaghetti Vongole, SA cockles, chilli, garlic, tomato and pangrattato 34

Fusilli with slow-braised pork beef, and veal ragu, rosemary and pangrattato 34

Potato gnocchi house made with pumpkin broccolini, pepita and ricotta 34

Orecchiette, Kalamata olives, eggplant, tomato sugo and basil 30

Gluten-free pasta : vegan gnocchi available +3

RABBIT PAPPARDELLE, PANCETTA, PECORINO…ON THE SPECIALS

FUSILLI WITH SLOW-BRAISED PORK AND VEAL RAGU, ROSEMARY AND PANGRATTATO

sides

Twice cooked chat potatoes rosemary sea salt 12
Leafy green salad with honey mustard dressing [GF] 12
Fries café seasoning 12
Sautéed broccoli with garlic and butter 12

feed me

$75 per person food only for entire table only – Not Valid with any discount offer

dessert

CARAMEL APPLE PUDDING
rhubarb and crème anglaise 16

PASSIONFRUIT SEMIFREDDO
served with lemon curd, lemon myrtle apricots,lemon sorbet and poppy seed cake 16

PANNA COTTA
orange and cardamom, oat granola, berry compote and Persian fairy floss 15.5

AFFOGATO PLAIN
coffee with vanilla bean ice-cream 12.5
Add a liqueur of your choice +6

CELEBRATING
SOUTH AUSTRALIA

modern mediterranean
river cafÈ

We keep it simple, keep it flavoursome, keep it local and above all keep it fresh! South Australia with its Mediterranean climate feeds our love of the food of the Mediterranean. What does ‘modern Mediterranean’ mean? Well it means our kitchen is forever excited and they love taking diners from Morocco, to Spain, to Italy, Greece, Turkey and north African coast depending on the season. Robust tasty wine friendly food where you are invited to share food or covet your own as suits you.

have a
party

There are endless opportunities for a party at the River Cafè and dozens of possible style variations; a cocktail party with roving food and drinks selected from our a la carte menu but in miniature, a sit-down chef’s menu with a drinks package or grazing table served by one of our chefs.

Equally the tiered nature of seating in the restaurant makes River Cafè a terrific venue for a theatre type seminar that can be followed with or have an interval of perfectly pitched food and beverage.

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We have full audio-visual facilities and stable wifi.

private dining

If you are looking for private dining or meeting space, we have a stylish private dining room that seats a maximum of 35 guests in our sibling restaurant the Red Ochre Barrel + Grill [located on the first floor] please click here for details

get
married

With the trend to less formal and more fun options for a wedding River Cafè provides an excellent venue. Top level converts to dance floor and DJ……pre dinners at the bar or on the deck, weather permitting, and the rest just falls into place.

Our dedicated events team are expert in tailoring our packages to your precise requirements….enjoy delicious food, well-chosen wines appropriate to your budget and excellent service.

If you’re feeling flamboyant skip the beverage packages and tailor a cocktail list with a couple of beers, cider and sparkling included in the mix.

We regard every private or business function as a singular requirement. Everything will be organised to the finest detail prior to your arrival.

please call +61 8 8211 8666 or email us to make an appointment to discuss your requirements.

Our sibling restaurant the Red ochre Barrel + Grill located immediately above the River Cafè is also an excellent wedding venue….please click here to see more.

opening times

lunch from 12 noon
dinner from 5.30 pm
Tuesday to Saturday

closed public holidays
all other times by prior arrangement

web site and graphics Ann Oliver

website last updated October 18 2024

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War Memorial Drive
North Adelaide
South Australia 5006

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