WELCOME TO KNEADING RUBY
Nestled in the heart of Wollongong and part of the town’s cheery seaside dining scene is Kneading Ruby on Crown Lane. Imposing from the outside with high brick walls, inside is unassumingly elegant, with lofty ceilings giving an airy feel to pair with delicate vines draped across timber ceiling beams and polished floors.
Naturally lit during the day for a breezy café feel and cast under a soft glow for more ambient evening dining, Kneading Ruby can cater to a range of occasions and is popular for large groups looking to share a selection of tasty wood-fired pizzas and bespoke dishes of seasonal produce.
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Garlic Bread (V, DFO, VGNO)
$10
Oysters – Fingerlime • Oregano Mignonette (GF, DF)
$6 each
Mortadella Skewer – Pistachio • Honey • Lemon Oil (GF, DF)
$8 each
Fried Olives – Feta (V)
$15
Polenta Chips – Cacio e Pepe (V, GF)
$16
Heirloom Tomatoes – Stone Fruit • Vanilla • Almond • Chilli • Basil (V, GF, DF, VGN)
$22
Crudo – Mandarin Vinegar • Cucumber • Chilli Oil • Sea Spray (GF, DF)
$25
Grilled King Prawns – Garlic & Chilli Butter • Lemon • Chives • Sourdough (GFO, DFO)
$26
Salame misto – Compressed Melon • Olive Oil (GF, DF)
$22
Gnocchi – Pancetta • Goat’s Cheese • Peas • Spinach • Lemon Butter (VO)
$32
Malfadine – Mixed Mushroom • Confit Eschalot • Garlic • Dill •
Lavor Oil (V, GFO, DFO, VGNO)
$34
Conchiglie – Beef Shin Ragu • Peroni • San Marzano • Smoked Chilli • Cavolo Nero • Parmigiana Reggiano (GFO, DFO)
$36
Market Fish – Warrigal Greens • Pinenuts • Champagne Vinegar • Wakame Oil (GFO, DFO)
$45
Pork Cotoletta – Lemon Butter • Capers • Feferoni (GF, DFO)
$45
Beef Fillet – Bagna Cauda • Daikon • Jus (GFO, DFO)
$65
Margherita – San Marzano • Fior di Latte • Basil (V, GFO, DFO, VGNO)
$23
Pancetta – Fior di Latte • Scamorza • Potato • Rosemary • Pepper (VO, GFO, DFO, VGNO)
$26
Soppressata – Fermented Chilli • Fior di Latte • Pickled Fennel • Parmesan (GFO, DFO)
$26
Pork Sausage – San Marzano • Provolone • Confit Garlic • Chilli • Oregano • Pinenuts (GFO, DFO)
$26
Cabonara – Pecorino Cream • Guanciale • Provelone Egg Yolk • Pepper (GFO)
$28
Squash – Fior di Late • Ricotta Salata • Sage • Lemon • Pepper • Chilli • Lemon (V, GFO, VGNO)
$25
Mushroom – King Brown • Oyster Muchrooms • Truffle Cream • Manchego • Parsley (V, FGO, DFO, VGNO)
$25
Prawn – San Marzano • Fermented Chilli • Garlic • Salsa Verde • Oregano (DF, GFO)
$30
Rocket Salad – Pear • Parmesan • Lemon (V, GF, DFO, VGNO)
$15
Seasonal Greens – Preserved Lemon • Prosciutto Crumb • Parmesan Oil (VO, GFO, DFO, VGNO)
$15
Charred Gem Lettuce – Green Goddess • Pangrattato (V, GFO, DF, VGN)
$15
Chat Potatoes – Vegan Nduja • Orange • Chives (GF, V, DF, VGN)
$14
Tiramisu – Mascarpone • Savoiardi • Montenegro • Espresso Sabayon • Pistachio Praline (V)
$16
Bombe Alaska – Arancello Sorbet • Streusel • Meringue (V, GF, DF)
$16
Dark Chocolate Mousse – Cherries • Hibiscus • Lavender Salt • Buckwheat (V, GF, DF, VGN)
$16
Kids Margherita Pizza – san marzano • fior di latte
$15
Kids Ham & Cheese Pizza – san marzano • fior di latte • ham
$15
Kids Spaghetti – napolitana sauce • parmesan
$15
