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
House Cured Gravlax Ocean Trout - with a dill & dijon sauce with sliced radish & fresh pickled dill $15.50
Chocolate Pudding - with chocolate fudge sauce, ice cream & cream $12.00
Shallots & Thyme Poached Chicken Breast - topped with a creamed leek & bacon sauce served with fries, salad or vegetables $28.00
Portobello Mushroom Schnitzel - crumbed in panko & macadamia, served with a sweet mushroom relish $21.00
Pork Cutlet - marinated with fennel, mustard seed, served with an apple & celeriac remaloude $28.00
Hot Chocolate or Caramel Fudgee Sundae - served with cream, crushed peanuts & chocolate filled wafers $9.50
Braised Lamb Shank - cooked in a rich red wine & rosemary sauce, served on a bed of mashed potatoes & steamed greens $25.00

Singapore - rice, chilli, coriander, ginger, mussels, fish, prawns, carrot $20.00
Moroccan - cous cous, tomato, eggplant, harisa, zataar, mussels, fish, chickpeas $20.00
Steamed Crabs $10.00
Antipasto $18.00
Creole Gumbo - rice, cajun, okra, mussels, fish $20.00
Mussels $15.00
Prawn w Tamarind Chutney $8.00
Olives $6.00

Bread and butter pudding - check with staff for flavours available, served with cream, vanilla ice cream and vanilla syrup $9.50
Gourmet - green olives, roast capsicum, mushroom, artichoke, eggplant and goats cheese $25
Tropical - tomato base, mozzarella, ham and pineapple $20
Toasted sourdough topped with- Tomato and Buffalo Mozzarella $12
Tuna N/A
Guacamole $4
Sour Cream N/A
Bangers & Mash With Gravy $10

Small Combo - Small chips & small drink $5.90
Home-Style Coleslaw - Shredded cabbage, carrot, spring onion, celery, parsley & Mayo $4.90 (side) / $ 9.90 (bowl)
Si Senor - Spicy schnitzel, baby cos lettuce, tomato, Spanish onions, avocado, jalapeños & Ranch sauce $11.90
Caesar Salad - With Schnitzel Strips or Crumb-free - Baby cos lettuce, premium bacon, hard-boiled egg, shaved parmesan & croutons drizzled with a delicious Caesar dressing $10.9 / $14.9
Mediterranen Salad - With Schnitzel Strips or Crumb-free - Garden Salad plus feta cheese, Kalamata olives & grilled peppers drizzled with a light zesty dressing. $10.9 / $14.9
Plain & Simple - Schnitzel, tasty cheese, baby cos lettuce, tomato, Spanish onion & mayo $10.90
Status Quo - Schnitzel, tasty cheese, coleslaw & Honey Mustard mayo. $10.90
Aussie Aussie Aussie - Schnitzel, cheddar cheese, rindless bacon, beetroot, egg & BBQ Relish. $12.90