Succulent whole baby chicken, marinated in garlic, fresh lemon juice, olive oil and rosemary; then oven-grilled to perfection (Please specify with or without Chilli).
BRUSCHETTA con PANCETTA e SPINACCI $8.00
Artisan bread, toasted with garlic, fresh spinach, feta and crispy bacon.
CHEESE BOARD (for 2 persons) $19.00
A selection of premium New Zealand cheeses and crackers.
AFFOGATO $13.00
A traditional Italian favourite of vanilla Ice cream, a shot of Amaretto Liqueur and an espresso coffee (for you to mix at the table).
ITALIAN APPLE COMPOTE $13.00
Baked apple slices, seedless raisins plumped in citrus juice and roasted pine nuts layered with Marsala flavoured cream and topped with chocolate and a lite dusting of cinnamon.
RAVIOLI al GORGONZOLA e NOCI $26.00
Ravioli parcels filled with ricotta cheese and spinach; in a creamy blue-vein cheese and roasted walnut sauce. (This dish may also be ordered as Entrée Size).
INSALATA di FEGATINI $16.50
Chicken livers sautéed with bacon, mushrooms and flamed brandy; served on fresh salad greens tossed in a mild vinaigrette.
BRUSCHETTA al POMODORO $8.00
Artisan bread, toasted with garlic, fresh tomato, basil and olive oil.
Pancetta wrapped scallops pan seared served on fennel and Pernod risotto $19.50
Hand made smoked potato ravioli with hazelnut and sage butter, finished with grated goats cheese $17.50
Salt & Pepper Squid with wasabi mayo and micros $17.00
Venison served rare with venison and pork sausage, red cabbage, roast baby beetroot and herb potatoes, finished with a cranberry and red wine jus $37.00
Hereford Prime eye fillet cooked to your liking accompanied by smoked potato ravioli, beef cheek cigar and edaname beans, finished with a merlot jus $ 37.00
Chicken brandy pate with croutons and pickles $10.50
Roast salmon fillet with perlas roasted in duck fat, red onion pickle and Asian greens $35.00
Pappardelle with beef cheek ragu, finished with grana padana $33.00