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 – Watermelon Mignonette • Green Chilli • Eschalot • Mint (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
Zucchini Flowers – Charred Corn • Whipped Almond Ricotta • Corn Oil • Aleppo Pepper (V, GFO, DF, VGN)
$22
Crudo – Fermented Strawberry • Basil Oil • Puffed Quinoa • Baby Basil (GF, DF, FISH A)
$26
Grilled King Prawns – Bagna Cauda Butter • Sourdough
(GFO, DFO, FISH M)
$28
Prosciutto San Daniele – Compressed Melon • Olive Oil (GF, DF)
$24
Gnocchi – Pancetta • Goat’s Cheese • Peas • Spinach • Lemon Butter (VO)
$34
Spaghetti – Garlic Chive • Confit Garlic • Pecorino • Chilli • Lemon (V, GFO, DFO, VGNO)
$34
Calamarata – Swordfish • Golden Pomodoro • Sicilian Olives • Karkalla (GFO, DFO, FISH A)
$37
Market Fish – Daikon Remoulade • Shallot • Dill • Chervil • Preserved Lemon • Capers (GF, DF, FISH A)
$46
Pork Cotoletta – Lemon Butter • Capers • Feferoni (GF, DFO)
$48
Rib eye MB3 – Chianti Jus • Water Spinach • House Mustard
(GF, DFO)
$79
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
LP’s Pepperoni – Fior di Latte • Pecorino • Ricotta • Hot Honey (GFO, DFO)
$28
Pork Sausage – San Marzano • Provolone • Confit Garlic • Chilli • Oregano • Pinenuts (GFO, DFO)
$26
Cabonara – Pecorino Cream • Guanciale • Provelone Egg Yolk • Pepper (GFO)
$28
Mushroom – Fior di Latte • Truffle Pecorino • Tarragon Oil
(VO, DFO, GFO, VGNO)
$26
Romano – Fior di Latte • Romano beans • Snap Peas • Garlic • Anchovy • Mint • Parmesan (VO, GFO, DFO, FISH I)
$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
Spring Salad – Fennel • Baby Zucchini • Sugar Snaps • Sunflower Seeds • Pesto • Goat Cheese Emulsion (V, GF)
$16
Roasted Squash & Zucchini – Honey Chilli • Basil • Mint • Almonds • Scarpaccia (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