Antipasto Platter
$48Selection of cured meats, breads, olives and marinated vegetables. Serves four.
01 · To begin
Antipasto
Little plates and generous starters, made for passing around.
Garlic Pizza Bread
$14Oven-baked with garlic butter and parsley. Serves two.
DFIO
Parmesan Puffs (8pc)
$10Crispy, airy puffs stuffed with baked parmesan.
GFIO
Bruschetta
$20Toasted bread topped with fresh tomato, shaved cured meat, basil pesto and olive oil.
Garlic Prawns & Lemon Risotto
$22 / $39Sautéed prawns with garlic, arborio rice, lemon and parmesan.
GFIO
Spicy Squid Salad
$22Crispy squid tossed in a fresh lime-chilli Tuscan herb salad.
GFIODFIO
Mixed Olives
$14Marinated green and black olives with herbs, garlic and citrus zest, served with focaccia.
GFIODFIO
02 · From the kitchen
Mains
Comforting classics, thoughtful produce and Italian soul.
Chicken Parmigiana
$39Napolitana sauce and mozzarella, baked until golden and served with waffle fries and salad.
Surf n’ Turf
$54180g aged eye fillet steak crowned with prawns, served on a herb rosti with vegetables and béarnaise sauce.
GFIO
Catch of the Day
$42Fresh fish fillet cooked your way, served with golden fries and garden salad.
GFIODFIO
Braised Lamb Shank
$46Italian slow-braised lamb over creamy mashed potatoes, with seasonal vegetables and thyme-infused jus.
GFIODFIO
Mama’s Meatballs
$37100% pure New Zealand beef, seared and served in marinara sauce atop creamy mash.
GFIODFIO
Mediterranean Lamb Salad
$35Spiced lamb with olives, feta, sun-dried and fresh tomatoes, cucumber and baby leaves.
GFIO
Fire, flour, patience — and a table to share it at.
03 · From the oven
Pizza 12"
All pizzas are twelve inches. Gluten-free base available for $4.
The Papa Brizio
$34Italian sausage, salami, prosciutto, mozzarella and capsicum.
GFIO
The Big Smoke
$32Slow-cooked beef brisket, chipotle sauce and caramelised onion.
GFIO
The Atlantic Catch
$34Smoked salmon, feta, capers and fresh herbs.
GFIO
The Coney Island Chicken
$32Chicken, smoked bacon, camembert and cranberry sauce.
GFIO
The Bella Verde
$29Mushrooms, onion, tomato, olives and basil.
GFIO
04 · Italian comfort
Pasta & Risotto
Silky sauces, creamy arborio and generous bowls made for slow evenings.
Fettuccine della Casa
$35Chicken, bacon and mushrooms in a creamy herb sauce.
GFIODFIO
The Big Easy Rigatoni
$35Chicken, chorizo and prawns tossed in a Cajun-spiced cream sauce.
GFIODFIO
Linguine al Mare
$36Lightly tossed linguine with fresh prawns, capers, lemon zest and olive oil.
GFIODFIO
Ravioli al Blu
$35Spinach and ricotta ravioli in a blue cheese cream, finished with roasted pine nuts.
Classic Ragù Lasagna
$34Beef mince and sautéed onion with Napolitana sauce and baked mozzarella.
GFIO
Nonna’s Garden Lasagna
$34Layers of roasted garden vegetables, baked spinach, pumpkin and ricotta.
VGFIO
Risotto della Costa
$39House-smoked salmon and spinach with creamy arborio rice, lemon and parmesan.
GFIODFIO
Risotto dell’Orto
$37Sautéed spinach, tomato and mushroom stirred through creamy arborio rice, served with parmesan.
VVGOGFIODFIO
05 · For the table
Sides
A little extra—best ordered for everyone.
Fries
$11.50Crumbed Cauli
$7.50Kumara Fries
$11.50Polenta Chips
$11.50Waffle Fries
$11.50Seasonal Veggies
$7Loaded Wedges
$18Tuscan Salad
$7Cazzilli Potato Balls (6pc)
$10Stay for dolce.
Dessert · Caffè · Digestivi
06 · Something sweet
Dessert
House favourites and classic Italian finishes.
Limoncello Cheesecake
$17House-made cheesecake infused with limoncello, served with cream.
GFIO
Tiramisù della Casa
$15Classic house-made tiramisù with espresso-soaked sponge, mascarpone and cocoa.
GFIO
Chef’s Gelato Selection
$17A selection of three gelato flavours. Please ask your server about today’s selection.
GFIODFIO
Date Pudding al Butterscotch
$15Sticky date and pear pudding layered with warm butterscotch sauce and cream.
GFIO
Affogato al Caffè
$19Espresso over vanilla ice cream with coconut amaretti, cream and chocolate. Choose Baileys, Kahlúa, Amaretto or Frangelico.
GFIO
Chocolate & Butterscotch Brownie
$16With vanilla ice cream, cream and chocolate sauce.
GFIO
07 · The final course
Caffè
Alternative milks: soy, oat, almond or coconut +$0.50.
| Coffee | Regular | Large |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso | $5.00 | — |
| Long Black | $5.00 | $5.50 |
| Americano | — | $5.50 |
| Flat White | $6.00 | $7.00 |
| Latte | $6.00 | $7.00 |
| Cappuccino | $6.00 | $7.00 |
| Mocha | $6.00 | $7.00 |
| Hot Chocolate | $6.00 | $7.00 |
| Iced Chocolate | $6.50 | $8.50 |
| Iced Coffee | $6.50 | $8.50 |
All coffees are made to order. Please let your server know your preferred milk.
Baileys Hot Chocolate
$17Gingerbread Latte
$7.50Nutella Hot Chocolate
$7.50Special Coffee
$17Irish Whiskey, Amaretto, Brandy, Tia Maria, Kahlúa, Galliano, Cointreau, Grand Marnier, Frangelico, Baileys, Drambuie, Glayva or Spiced Rum.
Digestivi · $13 each
LimoncelloChilled Italian lemon liqueur, bright and refreshing.
AmarettoSmooth almond liqueur with a warm, sweet finish.
FrangelicoHazelnut liqueur with notes of vanilla and spice.
SambucaClassic aniseed liqueur, spiced black liquorice with a warm, sugary finish.
BaileysCreamy Irish liqueur with hints of chocolate and vanilla.
KahlúaCoffee liqueur with deep, roasted sweetness.