Oven toasted bread with prosciutto, buffalo mozzarella, olive oil and grossing
Affogato $12.50
2 scoops of vanilla gelato served with chocolate flakes and the shot of espresso coffee
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
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 Italian Salad $17.50
Crunchy romaine lettuce, buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, stuffed red peppers, red onion, kalamata olives, homemade Italian dressing, drizzled with basil pesto. (v)
Giovanni’s favorite $23.50
Tuscan salamis, Italian chorizo, pancetta, olives, capsicum, mozzarella, Napoli
Marinated Feta Cheese $7.50
Bowl of homemade marinated Feta. (v)
Molto Carne $19.50
Italian chorizo, Tuscan salami, bacon, mozzarella, Napoli sauce
Pesce del Giorno – Fish of the day, please see the specials for tonight n/a
Insalata Italiana – Italian Salad $18.00
Lettuce, fresh tomato, mozzarella, olives, capers, olive oil, a drizzle of balsamic and lots of love
Cheese selection $15.00/$23.50
Today’s choice of gourmet cheese ( 1 serving/2 servings)
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
Risotto of the day – please see the specials for tonight n/a
Porchetta –pork belly, porchetta style $33.50
Roasted pork belly served with braised potatoes and topped with an agro dolce sauce (sweet and sour). A Tuscan delight, from Maremma Region, anciently renowned for the massive presence of wild pigs
Selezione di Pane – Bread Selection $15.50
Today’s selection of freshly made breads and dips
Gamberoni Arrosto – Grilled prawns $24.50
Marinated prawns in fresh herbs, chilli, olive oil and served with freshly baked focaccia
Roasted Kumara Mumble Jumble (V no sausage) $17.50
Third Place Cafe - Enjoy an all day breakfast or brunch with friends overlooking lake Rotorua - Gluten Friendly options available on request.Roasted sweet potato combined with caramelized onions, fried tomatoes and chorizo sausage, topped with a poached egg & hollandaise sauce.
Third Place BIG ONE $19.50
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)
Prawn Salad (GF) (DF) $17.50
Third Place CafePan-fried Thai Chilli Prawn Salad with mesculin lettuce and vermicelli, topped with roasted peanuts and a coriander and lime dressing.
Third Place Steak Sandwich and Fries (DF) $19.50
Third Place Cafe150gm prime sirloin beef steak cooked medium, inside grilled focaccia bread with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, caramelized onions and topped with a beetroot relish and aioli dressing.
Rigatoni Amore, Spinach & semi-dried tomatoes in a light Venetian sauce $23.50
Pollo Mignon, Breast of chicken sautéed with mushrooms, Herbs, Creamy Blue Cheese & fresh basil with Rocket & Kumara Rosti $29.50
Lemon Pepper Calamari, Fresh calamari in a light lemon pepper crumb served with our famous roast garlic aioli $29.50
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
Mini dogs & Fries $11
Fettuccine Royale, Fresh sliced chicken breast sautéed with mushrooms in a tomato, white wine & fresh basil sauce $26.50
Risotto Bella Zia, Creamy Risotto with spicy Chorizo sausage, Spanish red onion & fresh basil topped with Piri-Piri spiced Chicken Tenders circled with Arriabatta (spicy) sauce $25.90
Spaghetti Puttanesca, A Classic Italian Pasta of Olives, Anchovy, Capers & semi-dried Tomato finished in a Chilli Tomato Napoli $24.50