Oven toasted bread with tomato salsa drizzled with olive oil and basil pesto. (v)
Prosciutto with buffalo mozzarella $13.50
Oven toasted bread with prosciutto, buffalo mozzarella, olive oil and grossing
Caprese $12.50
Sliced tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil, olive oil and Italian balsamic. (v)
Carpaccio di Bresaola $14.50
Dried salted beef carpaccio with rucola and parmesan cheese with a splash of olive oil
Bruschetta Sorrentino $13.50
Oven toasted bread with salsa, capers, anchovies, and mozzarella
Marinated Olives $6.50
Bowl of homemade marinated mixed olives. (v)
Garlic focaccia $13.00
Wood fired baked pizza bread with garlic, mozzarella and truffle oil(v)
Antipasto plank (serves 2) $24.50
Three Italian cured meats with mixed olives, stuffed peppers, capers, three Italian pieces of cheese, grossing and olive oil
SECOND-MAINS
Pollo Alla Parmigiana $29.50
Crumbed chicken breast, wood fired oven roasted topped with Napoletana sauce and mozzarella served on bed wood fired oven roasted vegetables, polenta, porcini and basil pesto
Giovanni’s lamb shank $28.50
Italian style slow cooked lamb shank with garlic, vegetables in red wine jus served with polenta and wood fired oven roasted vegetables and gremolata
Traditional Porchetta $28.50
Wood-fired roasted pork belly served with buttered spinach, wood fired oven roasted vegetable and apple chutney
Sizzling Rump Steak (300gm) $28.50
Traditional Italian style steak cooked to your choice, served with herb roast potatoes or wood fired oven roasted vegetables with green salad and choice of blue cheese or mushroom sauce. For well-done steak, please allow adequate time for correct cooking
Melanzane Parmigiana $24.50
Grilled eggplant layers with Neapolitan sauce, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil, wood-fired oven baked served focaccia bread (v) (Children’s portions available 13 and under)
PASTA
Ravioli $22.50
Changes daily, wait staff will advise Served with traditional nut cheese sauce or Napoletana sauce and gorgonzola cheese. (v)
Pappardelle al ragu guanciale $23.50
Homemade fresh pappardelle with tradition ragu of ground beef and pork cooked in red wine with plum tomatoes and herbs, topped with parmesan cheese
Linguine Siciliana $24.50
Freshly made linguine pasta tossed in anchovies and seafood, mussels with lemon infused olive oil, herbs and Napoletana sauce
Gnocchi $22.50
Homemade potato and parmesan gnocchi tossed in garlic red peppers and roasted tomato sauce topped with parmesan cheese and basil pesto. (v) (Children’s portions available 13 and under) >>
PIZZA DELLA CASA
Traditional Margherita $21.50
Sliced tomatoes, fresh basil, bocconcini, Napoli
Giovanni’s favorite $23.50
Tuscan salamis, Italian chorizo, pancetta, olives, capsicum, mozzarella, Napoli
Puttanesca $22.50
Roasted chicken, capers, anchovies, capsicum, olives, mozzarella, Napoli
Alpina $22.50
Shaved pecorino, mushroom, prosciutto, rucola, mozzarella, Napoli
Porcino $21.50
Portabello mushroom, capsicum, eggplant, spinach, mozzarella, Napoli
Hawaiian $23.50
Ham, bacon, pineapple, mozzarella, Napoli
Quattro fromagi – 4 cheeses $22.50
Parmesan, pecorino. Ricotta, mozzarella, Napoli
Calzone $20.50
Spinach, eggplant, sundried tomatoes, olives, mozzarella, Napoli
Additional toppings primo $5.00
Mozzarella, prosciutto, chicken, salami, anchovies, ricotta, Italian chorizo, bacon
Additional toppings $2.00
Red onion, spinach, basil, olives, capsicum, pineapple, capers, mushroom
Extras $7.00
Green salad, Roasted vegetables, Roasted potatoes, Polenta, Buffalo mozzarella
DOLCI-DESSERT
Tiramisu $11.50
Coffee and liqueur infused biscuit with fresh mascarpone cream and sprinkle chocolate
Affogato $12.50
2 scoops of vanilla gelato served with chocolate flakes and the shot of espresso coffee
Pannacotta $12.50
Traditional Italian dessert layered with mango jelly and served with sorbet
Gelato Della Casa $9.50
Three scoops of your choice of gelato
Pizza nutella $15.50
Caramelised pear, nutella, chocolate sauce
PIZZA
Napoletana $19.50
Kalamata olives, anchovies, mozzarella, Napoli sauce
Molto Carne $19.50
Italian chorizo, Tuscan salami, bacon, mozzarella, Napoli sauce
Margherita $18.50
Fresh basil, buffalo mozzarella, Napoli sauce
Picante $18.50
Roasted chicken, spinach, mushroom, mozzarella, Napoli sauce
San Marco 18.50
Sundried tomatoes, spinach, red onion, mozzarella, Napoli sauce
Genovese $20.50
Porchetta, spinach, onion, mozzarella, Napoli
Additional toppings primo $3.00
Mozzarella, prosciutto, chicken, salami, anchovies, ricotta, Italian chorizo, bacon
Scamone di agnello (Ah-nye-lo) al forno – Oven roasted lamb rump $38.50
The rump is butterflied and then stuffed with prosciutto, baby spinach and Italian herbs and served with roasted potato and vegetables. Served Medium Rare, please advise for any change on the cooking time
Limoncello tart $17.50
Nonna’s traditional recipe, served with limoncello shot
Pesce del Giorno – Fish of the day, please see the specials for tonight n/a
Minestrone Soup $11.00
My minestrone soup is loaded with good for you veggies and beef stock
Ossobuco alla Milanese – Milan’s Style Veal Ossobuco $33.50
It is a Milanese speciality of cross-cut Veal shank braised with vegetables, wine and Broth. Served on a bed of saffron risotto
Tagliolini all’ Amatriciana AKA Tagliolini alla Matriciana $23.00
Toasted ciabatta, streaky bacon, two sausages, potato hash, grilled vine-ripened tomatoes, roasted portabella mushroom, caramelised onion jam and two eggs (poached, scrambled or fried)
Hand cut spud fries, chilli salt served with tomato sauce or gravy $5.00
THE LOCO KIWI
Tequila marinated NZ Chicken, Tenderloins char grilled, onion relish, lettuce, tomato, red onion, jalapeno sauce topped with homemade sweet mayo in a brioche bun.