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The Cottage Balmain

RestaurantBalmain4.5 (1,017 Google reviews)

10+ gluten-free dishes

22 dishes are gluten free as served, out of 41 dishes on The Cottage Balmain’s menu, read 1 Nov 2026. Also 34 nut free, 11 dairy free, 5 vegan. Source: thecottagebalmain.com.au, read 1 Nov 2026.

Answers come from the venue’s own menu or its listed ingredients; none of them means a dish is safe. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff.

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  • MenuAll day, Kids, Dessertsource
  • The Feast (group feasting menu, 75 pp)Groups of 9 to 24, The Atrium & The LoftSet menu / banquetsource
  • The Whole Affair (group feasting menu, 95 pp)Groups of 9 to 24, The Atrium & The LoftSet menu / banquetsource
DishGlutenDairyNutsEggSoySesameShellfishFishVegVeganPrice
MenuMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · thecottagebalmain.com.au
SourdoughBalmain bakery organic, pepe saya cultured butter $4
OlivesOrganic, marinated $12
East 33 Sydney Rock OystersChampagne mignonette $7.50
AranciniPumpkin, peas, lemon, parmesan $14
Zucchini FlowersJalapeño mousse, avocado, aleppo, lime $22
Housemade HummusPita, cumin, chickpea $22
Heirloom & StracciatellaTomatoes, basil, hazelnut, green oil $25
Beef Tartare CigarsEye fillet, pastry, yolk, hot mustard $29
Calamari FrittiLime, chilli $27.50
Spicy TunaTuna tartare, avocado, cucumber, chili mayo, sesame, soy, rice cake $28
Grilled Yamba PrawnsJumbo U6 prawns, marinated $52
FromageMaffra cloth aged cheddar · crémeux d'argental soft · milawa blue $36.50
NourishMesclun, roasted butternut, edamame, avocado, miso tahini dressing, dukkah $29
Smoked Ocean TroutWitlof, lettuce, green herb dressing, dill $35
The Cheese BurgerWagyu tajima beef, brioche bun, cheese, house sauce, pickle, fries or salad $30
Spring RisottoAsparagus, sugar snaps, sweet corn $38.50
Crab SpaghettiniWestern Australia Shark Bay crab, chilli, garlic, parsley, bottarga $43.50
Humptydoo BarramundiCoconut curry, greens, truss tomato $48.50
King Ora SalmonNew Zealand fillet, cous cous, tomato emulsion, fennel, green oil $52
White Pyrenees Lamb BackstrapPea and mint puree, artichoke, asparagus, lemon, jus $58.50
Steak FritesRiverine wagyu tajima rump 250g MBS 4+, café de paris, fries $48.50
Riverine Eye Fillet220g grain-fed, paris mash, jus or peppercorn $69.50
Bistecca Fiorentina 1kg T-BoneJack's Creek, grass fed, condiments $149
Rocket & PearGrana padano, balsamic $16
Cauliflower FiorettoAlmond, pistachio, tendrils $18.50
Paris Mash $12.50
FriesKetchup $16
Vanilla Panna CottaRhubarb, pistachio, rose $23
TiramisuClassic espresso-soaked sponge, mascarpone $19
Mango CheesecakeMango, mint $18
Sticky DateButterscotch, pistachio, ice cream $19
AffogatoFrangelico, espresso, ice cream, biscotti $21
Passionfruit Sorbet $16
Fromage Three CheesesMaffra cloth aged cheddar · crémeux d'argental soft · milawa blue $36.50
FishGrilled white fish, mashed peas, greens, roasted tomato $16
Chicken NuggetsTempura chicken breast, fries, ketchup $14
Spaghettini PastaTomato or butter & cheese, parmesan on side $14
Vanilla Ice CreamPick your topping: sprinkles, marshmallow, ice magic $6
The Feast (group feasting menu, 75 pp)Menu read 1 Nov 2026 · thecottagebalmain.com.au
Wagyu Beef CheekFeta, roasted onion, salsa verde, harissa
The FeastHousemade hummus, arancini, calamari fritti, spicy tuna, spring risotto, wagyu beef cheek, rocket & pear, fries $75
The Whole Affair (group feasting menu, 95 pp)Menu read 1 Nov 2026 · thecottagebalmain.com.au
The Whole AffairOrganic sourdough, zucchini flowers, heirloom & stracciatella, spicy tuna, spring risotto, Bistecca Fiorentina 1kg T-bone, cauliflower fiore $95

✓Free by default◐Can be made free on request✕Contains?Not stated

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

Facts

Address342 Darling St, Balmain NSW 2041, Australia
AreaInner West
KindRestaurant
Phone+61 2 8084 8185
Websitethecottagebalmain.com.au
BookingOnline
Google rating4.5 from 1,017 reviews
Menu read1 Nov 2026 from thecottagebalmain.com.au
Hours
  • Monday12pm–10pm
  • Tuesday12pm–10pm
  • Wednesday12pm–10pm
  • Thursday12pm–10pm
  • Friday12pm–11pm
  • Saturday12pm–11pm
  • Sunday12pm–10pm
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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: 22 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 the venue’s booking page: http://thecottagebalmain.com.au/

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