Primi (Entree) $ 17 Gamberi ai ferri Pancetta wrapped king prawns, grilled and set on a steamed bed of green beans and crumbled fetta cheese swirled with aged balsamic and virgin olive oil. Funghi ripieni Filled Portobello mushroom with fetta, sun-dried tomato, pine-nuts and herbs then grilled and served with a baby rocket & tomato salad and pesto dressing. Capesante e salsiccie Grilled Canadian scallops on a bed of cauliflower puree, basil oil, butter poached cherry tomatoes and Italian sausage crumbs. Calamari Fritti Lightly dusted baby calamari served with lemon wedges, chilli sea salt and lemon Aioli. Insalata di Polipo Slow butter poached octopus pieces then lightly grilled with bacon, served with Roman lettuce, torn croutons and garlic Aioli. Manzo all aglio e prezzemolo Warm rare beef salad served with avocado, rocket leaves and fetta cheese topped with prosciutto and a garlic/parsley dressing.
Pasta E risi (Pasta and rice) $ 27 Gnocchi alla Genovese Home-made potato dumplings (gnocchi) simmered in a pesto sauce with green beans and potato pieces in either an olive oil or cream finish. Add chicken or prawns for an additional$4. Spaghetti alla marinara Pan-fried seafood (prawns, scallops, calamari, mussels, Vongole and fish fillet pieces) with garlic, mild chilli, tomato and fresh basil strips in a virgin olive oil and sea salt sauce. (House specialty) Linguine Affumicate Smoked duo of Rainbow trout and Atlantic salmon in a brandy cream sauce with mushrooms, cherry tomatoes and baby spinach leaves. Lasagna Classic Italian dish with layers of pasta sheets, cheesy Béchamel sauce and homemade Bolognese baked in the oven and then grilled with Mozzarella cheese on top. Fettucine con Funghi Pan-fried forest and button mushroom Ragu with eggplant and sun-dried tomatoes with Continental parsley finished with a light cream and pecorino Romano sauce.
Secondi (Main Meals) $ 34 Agnello ai Ferri Charred lamb back-strap fillet thinly sliced over Balsamic caramelised fennel, Cannellini bean puree and a garlic and sage sauce. Bistecca Asparagi Grilled grain fed 100+ day old Angus sirloin steak with creamy mashed potato, asparagus spears, Dutch carrots and a rosemary and garlic Jus. Salmone alla Griglia Crispy skinned Atlantic salmon fillet set on silky potato puree, roasted baby Caponata vegetables (Ratatouille) and caramelised butter and white wine sauce. Torre di Caprese Classic Italian salad with thinly sliced tomatoes, bocconcini cheese and basil leaves served with roasted artichokes, asparagus spears and fried egg. Piatto Misto Grilled lamb cutlets, pancetta wrapped chicken tenders with king prawns served with an avocado salsa, miniature salad and potato mash accompanied by mustard, lemon and aged Balsamic sauces. Pollo Impanato Oven baked chicken breast with a Pecorino and herb crumb set on a split asparagus spears, cherry tomato, broccolini and new potato salad with a basil and garlic sauce.
Accopanimenti (Side dishes) Mediterranean salad Mixed garden greens with tomato, cucumber, capsicum, red onion, olives and fetta cheese. Insalata di Rucola Wild rocket leaves tossed with pear slices and tossed though garlic and parsley dressing. Patatine fritte Fried potato batons seasoned with sea salt. Asparagi e Uova Pan-fried asparagus spears with Chat potatoes topped with a fried egg, dressed with pesto. Fagioli Steamed green beans tossed through olive oil and crumbed fetta cheese seasoned with sea salt.
Pappardelle alla Bistecca Thin slices of Angus sirloin steak pan-fried with tiger prawn cutlets, capsicum, red onion and wild rocket leaves finished with butter and toasted Parmesan cheese sauce. Penne Con Pollo Chicken pieces toasted with bacon, mushrooms and seeded mustard in a mild chilli and garlic sauce. Linguine con Salmone Arrosto Oven baked Atlantic salmon fillet steak crushed on a bed of creamy pasta with roasted vine ripened cherry tomatoes and spinach sauce finished with a sparkling white wine. Risotto Gamberi Prawn, asparagus spear and baby spinach Arborio risotto finished with a dollop of butter and Pecorino Romano cheese. Pasta Calamari Pan-fried pieces of calamari with red onion, baby spinach, tomato and basil strips finished in a butter, black pepper and sea salt sauce. Gluten free pasta is also available at $ 2 per dish.