Donovans in 40 Jacka Blv Menu

Oysters - Sydney Rock Each $5.00
Oysters - Tasmanian Pacific Each $4.75
Oysters - South Australian Pacific Each $4.75
Oysters - Warm Each $5.50
White bean soup, Provençal vegetables, basil pesto, lemon and fetta $19.50
Today’s ‘crudo’ selection of fresh seafood or beef Market Price
Our own smoked salmon sliced to order with a blini, salmon caviar, crème fraiche, cucumber and lemon segments $27.00
A salad of roasted and marinated mushrooms with beetroots, baby corn, carrots, goat’s curd, green olive salsa and flaxseed crisps $24.00
Moreton Bay bug tail salad, cos hearts, witlof, apple, pancetta, quail egg and tarragon dressing $27.00
Portarlington mussel gratin with garlic, horseradish, breadcrumbs and lemon oil $26.00
Free range chicken liver parfait, shallot and ginger compote cornichons and house made sourdough $22.00
Twice cooked soufflé of Beaufort and Reggiano cheeses with vineyard snails and parsley sauce $24.00

Wild hare ragù with casareccia, pancetta and black olives $34.00 / $47.00
Spanner crab, scallop and kohlrabi lasagne with flavours of tarragon and verjus $35.00
Sweetcorn and goat’s cheese tortellini, confit cherry tomatoes, oregano and beurre noisette $24.00 / $34.00
Risotto of smoked ham hock, fontina, roasted fennel and rosemary $24.00 / $34.00
Linguine with seafood and Western Australian scampi, chilli and garlic $39.00 / $52.00

Steamed fillet of Murray cod, smoked kipfler potatoes, sweet green peas, cucumber and bottarga $56.00
Donovans classic beer-battered fish and house chips $46.00
Old-fashioned chicken pie with mushrooms, vegetables, tarragon and a crisp pastry lid $48.00
Yarra Valley venison – rare roasted loin, juniper sausage, crispy croquette, cavolo nero, celeriac puree, beetroot and Tasmanian mountain pepper jus $48.00
Braised veal cheek with cauliflower gratin, creamed silverbeet, turnips, leek hearts, and macaroni cheese $44.00
Verdura alla Casalinga – Sixteen vegetables and legumes, farro, buffalo curd and spiced almonds with grilled sourdough $34.00

Roasted corn fed duck from the Macedon Ranges with its confit legs served with a warm salad of mushrooms, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, grains and cherries with a honey rosemary jus $125.00
A tureen of seafood soup with today’s selection of fish, prawns, mussels, squid, rouille and croutons $130.00

Cos leaves, parmesan shavings, lemon vinaigrette $12.00
House chips with whole garlic and rosemary sea salt $12.00
Handpicked beans, tomato, tarragon and toasted crumbs $12.00
Roasted pumpkin and sweet potato with garlic yoghurt and brown butter $12.00
Crisp hearts of iceberg, bacon, Brazil nuts, and creamy Roquefort cheese dressing $14.00

Bombe Alaska for two – Our old favourite with chocolate hazelnut ice cream and toasted meringue $45.00
Chocolate indulgence – five flavours of chocolate made with cacao beans from around the world $23.00
Traditional pistachio soufflé with pistachio gelato (allow 20 minutes) $21.00
Coconut and vanilla pannacotta, tropical fruits, blackberries, elderflower jelly and citrus crumbs $22.00
Bambino waffle cones of apple sorbet, fiore di latte and salted caramel $18.00
Today’s selection of two artisan cheeses $28.00

Creamy, creamy linguine cabonara with bacon $14.00
Mama mia chicken parmigana $15.00
Moo cow steak and chips $15.00
Tiny fish and chips $14.00
Ice cream sundae with vanilla ice cream, hot chocolate sauce and flaked almonds $12.00

Nearby Sample Menus

Harissa Spiced Wallaby Fillet - with white beans, green beans & chorizo finished with a mint chimichurri sauce $16.00
Banana & Macadamia Spring Roll - served with vanilla ice cream, cream & warm butterscotch sauce $12.00
Breads - with your choice of: Garlic / Cheese / Herb $7.00
House Cured Gravlax Ocean Trout - with a dill & dijon sauce with sliced radish & fresh pickled dill $15.50
Tasmanian Scotch Fillet - cooked to your liking & served with your choice of vegetables or fries & salad - sauce: mushroom, peppercorn or gravy $2 $30.00
Seafood Plate - whole cooked prawns, fresh shucked oysters, hot smoked tasmanian salmon & pickled octopus $22.00
Tempura Mushrooms - on a bed of crispy leaves with wasabi aioli $12.50
Tasmanian Curried Scallop Pie - served with sweet potato wedges & side salad $24.00

Borek w Feta $10.00
Mussels $15.00
Prawn w Tamarind Chutney $8.00
Creole Gumbo - rice, cajun, okra, mussels, fish $20.00
Moroccan - cous cous, tomato, eggplant, harisa, zataar, mussels, fish, chickpeas $20.00
Olives $6.00
Marghrebi Fish Soup $15.00
Sardines $6.00

Tomato, Basil and Fetta Bruschetta $14
Bowl of chips $7.50
Chicken & Mushroom - served with chips, mushy peas and gravy $23
Chocolate sundae - chocolate ice-cream, chocolate sauce, whipped cream and crushed peanuts $9.50
Salt and pepper calamari - with beer battered chips, greek salad and tartare sauce $27
Johns salad - flash fried calamari and prawns, cherry tomatoes, goats cheese, toasted macadamias, avocado and mixed salad leaves with an olive oil and lemon juice dressing $27
Smoked salmon - rocket, capsicum, avocado, cannellini beans and asparagus with truffle oil and fresh lime dressing $25
Saganaki Cheese $14

Itty-Bitty Pack - Chicken Schnitz Stick and Tomato or BBQ dipping sauce served with kids chips & small juice or water Extra Chicken Schnitz Sticks +$3.70ea $7.90
Parma & Chips - Your choice of chicken, beef, fish or vegetarian schnitzel pan-cooked to golden perfection topped with premium Napoli sauce & mozzarella cheese served with a side of our addictive chip $13.00
Status Quo - Schnitzel, tasty cheese, coleslaw & Honey Mustard mayo. $10.90
Thai the knot - Schnitzel, baby cos lettuce, carrot, Spanish onion, coriander & sweet chilli sauce. $10.50
Fiery Turban - Spicy Schnitzel, grilled peppers, baby cos lettuce, tzatziki, jalapeños & Curried Mayo $11.50
Schnitz Rolls & Wraps - Basic Instinct - Schnitzel, baby cos lettuce & mayo. $9.90
Schnitzel & Chips - Your choice of a chicken, beef, fish or vegetarian schnitzel pan-cooked to golden perfection with a side of our addictive chips $10.50
Parma & Side Salad - Your choice of chicken, beef, fish or vegetarian schnitzel pan-cooked to golden perfection, topped with premium Napoli sauce & mozzarella cheese, served with a side of Coleslaw $14.40