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)
$11
Oysters – Mandarin Mignonette • Eschallot • Lemon Thyme (GF, DF, FISH A)
$6.5 each
Mortadella Skewer – Pistachio • Honey • Lemon Oil (GF, DF)
$10 each
Fried Olives – Feta (V)
$15
Polenta Chips – Cacio e Pepe (V, GF)
$16
Almond ricotta – Fried Broccoli • Crispy Garlic • Carrot Oil (V, GF, DF, VGN)
$22
Crudo – Celery Water • Celery Ribbons • Green Olives • Chilli Oil (GF, DF, FISH A)
$26
Octopus Siciliano – Cherry Tomato • Onion • Pine Nuts • Capers • Chilli • Shellfish Oil • Chervil (GFO, DF, FISH A)
$27
Prosciutto San Daniele – Compressed Melon • Olive Oil (GF, DF)
$24
Gnocchi – Pancetta • Goat’s Cheese • Peas • Spinach • Lemon Butter (VO)
$34
Malfadine – Roast Pumpkin • Brown Butter • Confit Garlic • Sage Pangrattato (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)
$46
Pork Cotoletta – Lemon Butter • Capers • Feferoni (GF, DFO)
$48
Braised Beef Cheeks – Tuscan Beans • Friarielli • Gremolata (GF, DF)
$68
Margherita – San Marzano • Fior di Latte • Basil (V, GFO, DFO, VGNO)
$24
Pancetta – Fior di Latte • Scamorza • Potato • Rosemary • Pepper (VO, GFO, DFO, VGNO)
$27
Truffle Salami – Fior di Latte • Charred Spring Onion • Gorgonzola (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
Broccolini – Fior di Latte • Nduja • Stracchino • Sesame • Lemon (VO, DFO, GFO, VGNO)
$25
Fennel & Honey – Fior di Latte • Provolone • Confit Garlic • Lemon Honey (V, FGO, DFO, VGNO)
$26
Prawn – San Marzano • Fermented Chilli • Garlic • Salsa Verde • Oregano (DF, GFO, FISH I)
$30
Rocket Salad – Pear • Parmesan • Lemon (V, GF, DFO, VGNO)
$16
Seasonal Greens – Preserved Lemon • Prosciutto Crumb • Parmesan Oil (VO, GFO, DFO, VGNO)
$16
Cabbage Alla Vodka – Charred Savoy Cabbage • Vodka Sauce • Chives (V, GFO, DFO, VGNO)
$16
Chat Potatoes – Grilled Spring onion • Burnt Lemon • Mint • Verjus (GF, V, DF, VGN)
$15
Tiramisu – Mascarpone • Savoiardi • Montenegro • Espresso Sabayon • Pistachio Praline (V)
$16
Bombe Alaska – Spiced Pear Sorbet • Streusel Crumb • Italian Meringue (V, GF, DF)
$16
Dark Chocolate Mousse – Poached Rhubarb • 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