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OUR FOOD

At Ruby Riviera, we bring the vibrant flavours of the Mediterranean coast to your table, using fresh, local ingredients from Victoria and Tasmania. Our chefs craft each dish with care in our open kitchen, designed to be shared and enjoyed with friends and family

Food Menu

Enjoy our riverside location with a variety of small plates like our delicious Arancini with mushroom ragu and pecorino, or the tangy House Pickled Calamari. Our main plates are changed daily by our talented chefs or enjoy one of our many offer delicious souvlaki choices such as the Crispy Calamari and the Mediterranean Chicken Souvlaki.

Make sure to leave room for La Dolce Vita, where desserts like Baklava Cheesecake and Loukoumades will complete your dining experience on a sweet note.

Whether you’re savoring a cup of aromatic Allpress coffee, enjoying our crafted Riviera-inspired cocktails, or indulging in our diverse dishes, every bite at Ruby Riviera celebrates the rich culinary traditions of the Mediterranean coast.

FOCACCIA BARESE

WARM ARTISANAL FOCACCIA GARNISHED WITH:

  • SEA SALT, EVOO (VG) $9
  • ROSEMARY, GARLIC, RED ONION, GREEK FETA (V) $16
  • KALAMATA OLIVE, EVOO, PARSLEY (V) $16
  • ARTICHOKE, LEMON, PARSLEY PESTO (VG) $17
  • PROSCIUTTO, SCAMORZA, FIG VINCOTTO $19

MEZE

  • OLIVES $12

    WARMED DARK & BLONDE KALAMATA OLIVES (GF, VG)

  • ARANCINI $17

    SLOW BRAISED MUSHROOM RAGU AND PECORINO ARANCINI, SALSA VERDE (3P) (GIF, V)

  • NONNA’S MEATBALLS $16

    PORK AND VEAL MEATBALLS, TOMATO SUGO, PARSLEY (3P)

  • HOUSE PICKLED CALAMARI $22

    LOCAL MARINATED CALAMARI, OREGANO, EVOO, CRUSHED GARLIC, SHERRY VINEGAR (GF)

  • PAN SEARED SCALLOPS $18

    PAN SEARED SCALLOPS NDUJA BUTTER, PEA PUREE, FOCACCIA CRUMB, PARSLEY (2P) (GF)

  • LASAGNE CROQUETTES $18

    SLOW BRAISED BEEF RAGU, BECHAMEL SAUCE, TOMATO NAPOLI (4P)

  • DIPS $18

    SEE YOUR SERVER FOR TODAY’S SELECTION, TOASTED PITA, PICKLES (GFO)

  • SAGANAKI $19

    GRILLED HALLOUMI, PICKLED BLACK GRAPES, LOCAL HONEY (GF)

  • CALAMARI FRITO $21

    FRIED CALAMARI, GARLIC AIOLI, MIXED LEAVES, LEMON (GIF)

  • FRENCH FRIES $14

    MEDITERRANEAN BLACK SALT, PARMESAN, PARSLEY (V, VGO, GIF)

SOUVLAKI

Our classic souvlaki

ADD FRIES TO ANY SOUVLAKI FOR $4

  • Red Wine & Rosemary Lamb Souvlaki $20

    Toasted Pita, Char-Grilled Lamb, Pickles, Tabouli & Bulghur Salad, Tzatziki (GFO)

  • CRISPY CALAMARI SOUVLAKI $20

    TOASTED PITA, CRISPY FRIED CALAMARI, TABOULI, TOMATO, TZATZIKI (GIFO)

  • Falafel Souvlaki $20

    TOASTED PITA, CHICKPEA AND PARSLEY FALAFEL, PISTOU, TABOULI, HUMMUS (VG, GIFO)

  • MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SOUVLAKI $20

    TOASTED PITA, FREE RANGE CHICKEN, TABOULI, TOMATO, TZATZIKI (GIFO)

TABERNA SOUVLAKI

ADD FRIES TO ANY SOUVLAKI FOR $4

  • NONNA’S MEATBALL SOUVLAKI $20

    TOASTED PITA, PORK AND VEAL MEATBALLS, NAPOLI, AGED PARMESAN CHEESE, ROCKET

  • SLOW BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIB SOUVLAKI $22

    TOASTED PITA, SMOKEY CORN AND ROASTED RED PEPPER SALSA, CHIMICHURRI, LIME (GFO)

  • CHAR-GRILLED SWORDFISH SOUVLAKI $22

    TOASTED PITA, WILD ROCKET, PICKLED RED ONION, ROMESCO, LEMON HOLLANDAISE (GFO)

  • THYME-ROASTED MUSHROOM SOUVLAKI $21

    TOASTED PITA, GRILLED HALLOUMI, CARAMELISED ONION, SPINACH, LEMON (V, GFO)

PIZZA

9” FOCACCIA BASE SICILIAN STYLE

  • MARGHERITA $18

    TOMATO SUGO, FIOR DI LATTE, BASIL (V)

  • AGLIO E FIOR DI LATTE $18

    FIOR DI LATTE, CONFIT GARLIC, PARSLEY (V)

  • GAMBERI E 'NDUJA $26

    PRAWNS, NDUJA, RED ONION, CONFIT GARLIC, EVOO

  • ROMANA $26

    PROSCIUTTO DE PARMA, TOMATO SUGO, ARTICHOKE, FIOR DI LATTE, BLACK OLIVES, CAPERS (VO)

SOUVLAKI TASTING PLATTERS

AVAIL. FROM 4PM FRI & ALL DAY SAT / SUN

ENJOY A MINI SOUVLAKI-TASTING SELECTION OF YOUR CHOICE OF FLAVOURS SERVED WITH FRIES

  • TWO SOUVLAKI FLAVOURS $18
  • THREE SOUVLAKI FLAVOURS $27
  • FOUR SOUVLAKI FLAVOURS $36

SIDE SALADS

  • Mediterranean Garden $18

    Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion, Cos Lettuce, Oregano, Kalamata Olive, Greek Feta (V, VGO, GF)

  • Rucola, Pere E Parmigiano $16

    Wild Rocket, Pear, Parmesan, Balsamic Vinaigrette (V, VGO, GF)

  • Maltese Grain $16

    Quinoa, Mixed Herbs, Pistachio, Raisins, Ginger, Lemon Vinaigrette (VG, GF)

MAINS

PLEASE SEE OUR BLACKBOARD OR YOUR SERVER FOR TODAY’S CHEF SPECIALS

  • SELECT BUTCHER’S CUT $MP

    CHAR-GRILLED TO PERFECTION

  • RISOTTO $MP

    CHEF’S DAILY RISOTTO INSPIRATION

  • SLOW BRAISE $MP

    OUR RICH LOW AND SLOW BRAISE OF THE DAY

  • CATCH OF THE DAY MP

    TODAY'S MARKET FRESH SEAFOOD

  • MARKET PASTA $MP

    CHEF’S DAILY PASTA WITH SEASONAL INGREDIENTS

Dessert

  • Baklava Cheesecake $16

    Greek Yoghurt, Cinnamon, Honey, Rose, Phyllo, Walnuts, Orange (V)

  • Ricotta Cannoli $8ea

    Pistachio, Dark Chocolate, Candied Peel

  • Pastel De Nata $15

    Portuguese Custard Tart, Stracciatella Ice Cream (V)

  • Loukoumades $16

    Greek Doughnuts, Victorian Stringy Bark Honey Syrup, Roasted Pistachio Crumb

Kids

  • Lamb Souvlaki $16

    Toasted Pita, Lettuce, Cucumber, Tzatziki on the Side, Fries (GFO)

  • Chicken Souvlaki $16

    Toasted Pita, Lettuce, Cucumber, Tzatziki on the Side, Fries (GFO)

  • Falafel Souvlaki $16

    Toasted Pita, Lettuce, Cucumber, Hummus on the Side, Fries (VG, GFO)

  • Fried Calamari $15

    Fries, Aioli (GIF)

Dietary Tags

V – Vegetarian
VG – Vegan
VO – Vegetarian Option
VGO – Vegan Option
GF – Gluten-Free
GIF – Gluten Intolerance Friendly
GFO – Gluten-Free Option