Risotto of the day – please see the specials for tonight n/a
Tagliatelle (Ta-ya-tel-le) alla Carbonara – “Carbonara’s” Tagliatelle $23.00
Fresh egg, diced pancetta, provolone cheese, garlic and a sprinkle of crushed pepper, so simple but so delicious
Filetto di manzo – Eye Fillet Steak $17.50/100g
The classic “Florence’s” steak, cooked as you like and served with roasted potato, mixed roasted vegetables and your choice of Creamy Mushroom Sauce or pepper Sauce
Panna cotta $12.50
Served with vanilla and raspberry compote
Baked cheese cake $13.00
Ricotta and mascarpone, served with raspberry coulis
Limoncello tart $17.50
Nonna’s traditional recipe, served with limoncello shot
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
Gamberoni Arrosto – Grilled prawns $24.50
Marinated prawns in fresh herbs, chilli, olive oil and served with freshly baked focaccia
Aged beef rump steak with herb rub, New Zealand lamb chops
Mediterranean Fare
Italian salami, shaved smoked ham, roasted chicken
Soups
Cream soup from locally sourced seasonal vegetables, wholemeal garlic croutons, Japanese Miso soup with traditional condiments, oven fresh bread rolls with New Zealand butter and margarine
Pastry Fare
Homemade pavlova, chocolate and nougat mousse, fresh fruit salad, blueberry pie, baked cheesecake, ice cream with toppings
Little Asia
Steamed won tons, dim sum and Chinese dumplings and seafood. Matching sauces: nuoc cham chay sauce, sambal/ginger and soy, smoky BBQ and garlic, chilli/cucumber and coriander achar, rich and creamy butter chicken and spiced basmati rice
The Grill and Pasta Kitchen
Freshly cooked pasta (tortellino, ravioli or fettuccine), sauteed with pancetta and mushrooms, basil pesto and shaved parmesan, butter blanched seasonal market vegetables (Vegetarian dishes made fresh and specified to your dietary requirements. Please advise when you book)
Pollo Azzurro, Breast of chicken topped with a tasty blend of spinach and creamy blue cheese sauce with Salad Greens & Kumara Rosti $29.50
Tradition Caesar Salad, Fresh Cos lettuce tossed with Parmesan Cheese, Crispy Bacon, Egg, Crostini & our Famous Housemade Caesar dressing with chicken add $7 Main $20.50 $15.90/entree
Spaghetti Napoletana - A light home style tomato, white wine & fresh basil sauce $17.50
Lemon Pepper Calamari, Fresh calamari in a light lemon pepper crumb served with our famous roast garlic aioli $29.50
Gamberetto, Garlic Prawns topping a Grilled Steak served with our famous roast garlic aioli; served with Caramelized Onion Potato Cake & Salad Greens $39
Spaghetti Ciccio, Spicy Chorizo sausage, Kalamatta olives & semi-dried tomatoes in a tomato, white wine & fresh basil sauce $25.90
Tuscan Herb Bread $6.90
Pesto Sambucca Mussels, Fresh NZ Green Lipped Mussels finished in a creamy Pesto sauce laced with Sambucca served with Garlic Bread * Subject to Seasonal availability * $29.50
Spinach, Tuna, chili pickle, cream cheese, topped with sweet chili
Garlic cheese bread $4.50
Sultan $18.00
Onions, mushrooms, cream cheese, apricots, chicken, topped with sweet chili
Najem $18.00
Garlic chili pickle, mushrooms, onions, marinated capsicum, capers, olives, cream cheese, chicken, topped with sweet chili
Lamb $ 9.50
Sahara $18.00
Spinach, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Jalapeños, cream cheese, prawns, olives, topped with sweet chili
Ali Baba $16.00
A delicious combination of coconut cream, harissa, cream cheese, mushrooms, onions, spinach, garlic chili pickle, and your choice of lamb, chicken, or falafel. Served with fresh salad
Medina $18.00
Capsicum, cheese, mushrooms, onions, cream cheese, capers, olives, chicken, topped with sweet chili
For our vegetarian friends, we have three pieces croquets made with chickpeas, Peruvian super grain quinoa, black beans, lentils, garlic, onions and herbs. Served with Pebre sauce and Chilean bread.
Chicken Anticucho $13.00
Chicken skewer with fresh pieces of capsicum, onion, cooked over the Parrilla (grill) served with mesclun salad, Pebre Salsa and Chilean bread.
Scotch Fillet $33.00
300 grams of steak cooked to your liking. Served with salsa verde, mesclun salad and Chilean bread.
Chilean bread $3.00
3 pieces with butter
Bandido $18.00
For children, we offer this mexican dish of a large tortilla, filled with chicken served with salad, fried and garlic mayo.
Biscocho (Sponge Cake) $10.00
Filled with custard and caramel, soaked in three different types of milk and covered in toasted meringue.
Peruvian Style Raw Fish $14.00
Fresh fish marinated in lemon, ginger, garlic, red onion and coriander. Served with roasted kumara, deep fried spiced corn and Chilean bread.