Curated Artisanal Menu
Browse below for our collection of carefully prepared dishes, all of which are also available to be ordered to take way.
A Few Favourites
Pappardelle con pancetta
Homemade Pappardelle pasta tossed with pancetta, prawns a dash of chilli and finished with roquette, fresh tomato and olive oil.
Risotto Pescatore
Carnaroli rice with the finest selection of seafood and garlic, tossed in a napolitana sauce.
Gnocchi con Salsa al Gorgonzola
Home made Gnocchi pasta in a creamy Gorgonzola sauce, topped with burnt butter, walnuts and sage.
Cozze all’ Arrabbiata
Fresh local mussels in a tomato sauce, with a dash of chilli, served with homemade bread.
Tomato base topped with mozzarella, mussels, prawns, white fish, calamari, garlic, chilli & fresh cherry tomatoes finished with a drizzle of lemon & parsley. $29.50
Our Menu
Pane Piatto – V, GF *upon request
Freshly baked flatbread with cheese and ground garlic or herbs
$15.50
Focaccia Fornarina – V, VN, GF *upon request
Freshly baked focaccia with rosemary, sea salt and olive oil
$15.00
Bruschetta con Pomodori e Cipolle Rosse – V, GF *upon request
Crispy homemade bread topped with sliced Roma tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, Spanish onion & basil.
$14.50
Olive All’ Ascolana – V
Crumbed olives hand-stuffed with walnut and tomato
$17.00
Arancino
Traditional Italian Arancino served on homemade Bolognese sauce.
$16.50
Polpette
Meatballs served in a homemade tomato and herb sauce.
$18.00
Bruschetta con Caprino – V, GF *upon request
Crispy homemade bread with marinated roasted capsicum & goats’ cheese.
$16.50
Sale e Pepe Calamari – GF* upon request
Fresh calamari dusted in flour, lightly fried and served on roquette then drizzled in zesty mayo.
$21.50
Gamberi Piccante – GF
Prawn cutlets tossed in olive oil, garlic and chili.
$23.50
Piatto di Salumi – GF* upon request
Selection of Italian cured meats and cheeses served with freshly baked bread. – serves 2
$34.00
Misto di Antipasti Caldi
A selection of chef’s warm starters. – serves 2-3
$41.00
Minestrone – GF
Traditional Italian vegetable soup.
$14.90
Margherita – V
Tomato base, fiore di latte, basil and oregano.
$21.00
Napoli
Traditional tomato sauce, mozzarella, anchovies, capers, olives and oregano.
$22.00
Salsiccia
Tomato base, mozzarella, olives, mushrooms and Italian sausage.
$24.50
Zuceona – V, VN* upon request
Tomato base, mozzarella, pine kernels, pumpkin, roquette, fetta and shaved parmesan.
$24.00
Signor Franco
Tomato base, fiori di latte, salami, olives and chilli.
$25.00
Capricciosa
Tomato base, mushrooms, ham, anchovies, olives and mozzarella.
$26.00
Porcini – V, VN* upon request
Truffle base, porcini mushrooms, parmesan and olive oil.
$27.50
Quattro Formaggi – V
Olive oil base, fiori di latte, mozzarella, parmesan and gorgonzola.
$28.00
Calzone
Classic Italian folded pizza filled with mozzarella cheese, ham, mushrooms and tomato sauce.
$28.50
Sandro
Tomato base, mozzarella, spinach, fresh tomatoes, olives, salami and Spanish onion.
$26.50
Toscana
Pesto base, marinated chicken, roasted pumpkin, fetta and avocado, drizzled with lemon mustard dressing.
$27.50
Amante della Carne
Tomato base, pork sausage, pancetta, ham, salami and mozzarella.
$28.50
San Daniele
Olive oil base, prosciutto crudo, roquette & shaved parmesan drizzled with balsamic glaze.
$31.00
Lamb Pizza
Tomato base, mozzarella, slow cooked pulled lamb, fetta, cherry tomatoes and Spanish onions. Topped with mint and homemade tzatziki. $31.00
Pizza Marinara
Tomato base topped with mozzarella, mussels, prawns, white fish, calamari, garlic, chilli & fresh cherry tomatoes finished with a drizzle of lemon & parsley $31.00
Spaghetti Bolognese
In a traditional homemade meat ragu.
$25.00
Lasagna
Pasta sheets layered with béchamel sauce, mozzarella and traditional Bolognese sauce, oven-baked.
$26.00
Cannelloni – V
Rolled pasta filled with ricotta and spinach in tomato sauce.
$25.00
Gnocchi Genovese – V
Italian potato dumplings in basil pesto.
$28.00
Spaghetti Carbonara
Tossed with crispy pancetta, onion, olive oil, egg yolks, freshly cut parsley, and topped with shaved parmesan cheese.
$28.00
Casarecce all’ Amatriciana
Long casarecce pasta tossed with onion, chili and pancetta, cooked in a tomato sauce.
$28.00
Gnocchi con Salsa al Gorgonzola – V
With creamy gorgonzola, topped with burnt butter, walnuts and sage.
$29.00
Casarecce al Ragu’ di Agnello
Casarecce pasta served with a homemade slow cooked lamb Ragu.
$34.50
Pappardelle con Pancetta, Gamberi e Rucola
Tossed with pancetta, prawns, dash of chilli, finished with roquette, fresh tomato and olive oil sauce.
$35.00
Fettuccine con Straccetti di Polo, Pomodorini e Funghi
With chicken, cherry tomatoes and mushroom in a creamy sauce.
$33.00
Linguine al Cartoccio
With fresh seafood, our classic blend of tomato sauce, garlic, basil and olive oil and wrapped in baking paper.
$38.00
Risotto con Verdura – GF,V, VN* upon request
Carnaroli rice with grilled vegetables and spinach, cooked in an olive oil and garlic sauce.
$30.00
Risotto con Pancetta, Salvia e Parmigiano – GF
Carnaroli rice with crispy pancetta and sage topped with parmesan cheese.
$33.00
Risotto con Funghi Porcini e Tartufo –, V, VN* GF* upon request
Carnaroli rice with crispy pancetta and sage topped with parmesan cheese.
$33.50
Risotto della Casa – GF
Carnaroli rice with semi dried tomatoes, avocado and chicken, cooked in a light creamy sauce.
$34.00
Risotto Pescatore – GF
Carnaroli rice with the finest selection of seafood and garlic in a Napolitana sauce.
$38.00
Gnocchi al Forno – Homemade- V
Homemade gnocchi in Napoli sauce, fiore di latte & basil, baked in our wood fired oven.
$28.00
Melanzane Parmigiana – GF, V
Italian style grilled eggplant layered with Fiore di latte & napoli, baked and finished with parmesan in our wood fired oven
$29.00
Pollo alla Nonna (a traditional Nonna recipe)
Roasted marinated chicken with pancetta, potato, caramelized onion and tomato, finished in our wood fired oven
$36.00
Cotolette di Pollo
Chicken schnitzel coated in an authentic La Cucina herbs and spices mix, served with chips and salad.
$29.00
Cotolette di Vitello
Veal schnitzel coated in an authentic La Cucina herbs and spices mix,
served with chips and salad.
$34.50
Pollo Parmigiana
Chicken schnitzel lightly crumbed in an authentic La Cucina herbs
and spices mix, topped with tomato sauce, Parma prosciutto and mozzarella cheese, served with chips and salad.
$30.50
Vitello Parmigiana
Veal schnitzel lightly crumbed in an authentic La Cucina herbs and spices mix, topped with tomato sauce, Parma prosciutto and mozzarella cheese, served with chips and salad.
$36.00
Maiale alla Romana – GF* upon request
Pork fillet with bocconcini, sage and prosciutto, served on potato mash, infused with seeded mustard and green beans
$34.50
Anatra al Sugo di Vino e Arancia – GF
Slow roasted leg of duck in an orange and red wine sauce, served with roasted pumpkin and sweet potato mash
$37.50
Salmone alla Griglia – GF
Strips of fresh grilled salmon served with asparagus and boiled kipfler Potatoes on a bed of fresh garden salad, drizzled with lemon and dill dressing.
$37.00
Vitello alla Crema Di Funghi – GF* upon request
Seared escalope’s of baby veal topped with a freshly made creamy mushroom sauce, served with potato mash and a mixed salad
$42.00
Bistecca – GF
Grilled Rib eye served with chunky chips and assorted vegetables.
Steak Sauces – Mushroom / Pepper / Garlic butter $4.00
$48.00
Pesce del Giorno – GF* upon request
Fish of the Day (See ‘Specials’.)
Insalata Mista – GF, V, VN
Mixed lettuce, fresh tomatoes, olives, red onion and cucumber drizzled with balsamic vinegar.
$11.50
Insalata Caprese – GF, V
Sliced fresh Roma tomatoes topped with basil leaves & bocconcini cheese, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.
$18.50
Insalata di Barbabietola Rossa e Formaggio di Capra – GF, V
Lettuce, roquette, baby beetroot, walnuts, Spanish onion and goat’s cheese drizzled with honey orange dressing.
$22.50
Insalata Fredda di Quinoa – GF
Quinoa served with asparagus, beans, red capsicum, fetta and chicken, served on a bed of mixed lettuce.
$26.50
Purè di Patate – GF, V
Creamy mashed potato
$9.00
Patatine Fritte – V, VN
Golden French fries served with tomato sauce
$9.50
Verdura – GF, V, VN
Seasoned vegetables tossed in olive oil and oregano.
$12.50
Chunky Chips – GF, V, VN
Creamy dutch potatoes with rosemary & sea salt.
$12.50
Mini Pizza …
Margherita / Ham + Cheese / Hawaiian
$ 16.50
Mini Schnitzel and Chips
$ 17.50
Mini Macaroni …
Napoli / Bolognese / Creamy Cheese
$ 15.90
Mini Chicken Parmigiana and Chips
$ 19.50
Gelato
2 Scoops of Italian ice-cream.
Lemon • Chocolate • Strawberry • Rainbow • Vanilla
$ 7.50
Torta di Cioccolata Santini
Rich and indulging, home-made chocolate cake served with ice-cream.
$ 14.00
Tiramisu
Traditional Italian dessert of mascarpone cheese, espresso coffee and lady-finger biscuits soaked in marsala liquer.
$ 15.00
Semi Freddo con Nocolle e Salza Frangelico
Homemade vanilla ice-cream served with hazelnut praline, chocolate and Frangelico.
$ 15.00
Calzone con Nutella
Folded pizza filled with Nutella, served with a scoop of ice-cream.
$ 16.00
Calzone con Frutti di Bosco
Folded pizza filled with mixed berries, served with a scoop of ice-cream.
$ 16.00
Affogato
Scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with a shot of hot espresso and Frangelico.
$ 15.00