modern mediterranean cuisine
QUICK INFO….. TAPAS – SECOND PLATE – MAINS & PASTA – SIDES – DESSERT – FOOD PHILOSOPHY – HAVE A PARTY – GET MARRIED
LAST UPDATED JANUARY 3, 2023
a la carte
menu
river cafè
summer 23
tapas
Tapas Board – 13.5 per person
[for a minimum of 2 people]
Choose 3 items
Mozzarella and saffron arancini
tomato sugo and parmesan
-or-
Lamb shank croquette with minted peas
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House marinated olives [GF]
-or-
Salt and pepper squid
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Crostini, mushroom pâté and ricotta
-or-
Flat bread
with garlic yoghurt and lemon
Extra tapas – 4 per person
LAST UPDATED OCTOBER 19, 2022
second plates
House-made focaccia with hummus 10
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Bruschetta, tomato, prosciutto, rocket and parmesan 16
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Parmesan crumbed local sardines with tomato sugo 18
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Boston Bay mussels with chilli, garlic, wine
and tomato [GFA] 28
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Ricotta-filled zucchini flowers with beetroot skordalia
and vino cotto 19
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Mozzarella and saffron arancini with tomato sugo 16.5
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SA octopus carpaccio with radish, finger lime, chilli
and ginger dressing [GF] 20
mains
Pan-roasted free-range chicken
with chermoula, beans, cherry tomato, red onion rocket and balsamic [GF] 32.5
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Pork fillet
with sweet potato, roast cauliflower, peperonata, kale and pomegranate molasses [GF] 35
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Steak tagliata [250g]
with rocket, white bean purée, tomato, balsamic and parmesan – served pink [GF] 39
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Char-grilled scotch fillet [350g]
with crisp potatoes, caramelized onion and pepper sauce 55
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Veal scallopine with prosciutto, sage and white wine reduction [GF] 38
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Fish of the day with potato, broccolini and caponata agrodolce [GF] [Market price]
pasta
Crab linguini
with cream, tomato and mild chilli 34
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Seafood spaghetti
with prawns, calamari, crab, mussels, wine, garlic, parsley and chilli 38
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Polpette
spaghetti, pork and veal meatballs, tomato sugo and parmesan 29
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Baked shell pasta
roast pumpkin, spinach and ricotta with napolitana and parmesan 29
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Potato gnocchi
with mushrooms, asparagus
and ricotta salata 32
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Potato gnocchi
with shredded braised lamb shank 34
Gluten-free penne available +3
sides
Bowl of rosemary and sea salt fried potatoes 12
Garden salad with honey mustard dressing [GF] 12
Shoestring fries café seasoning 10
Sautéed broccoli with garlic and zaatar 12
Garlic bread 8
Menu may vary slightly subject to market availability.
desserts
Caramel apple pudding
rhubarb and crème anglaise 16
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Passionfruit semifreddo
lemon curd, lemon myrtle apricots, lemon sorbet and poppy seed cake 16
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Panna cotta
with orange, cardamom, oat granola
berry compote and Persian fairy floss 15.5
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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.
vegetarian
carnivore
cocktails galore
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.
