Woodfire Pizzeria & Cucina - Our Italian Restaurant Menu
Welcome to La Cucina, Beaumaris’ woodfire pizzeria and cucina in the heart of the bayside. Browse our menu of traditional Italian cuisine below – from wood-fired pizzas and homemade pasta to slow-cooked secondi, all inspired by our Head Chef’s time in Puglia. Every dish is carefully prepared and also available to be ordered to take away.
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.
Our Menu
Pane Piatto – V, GF *upon request
Freshly baked flatbread with cheese and ground garlic or herbs
$18.50
Focaccia Fornarina – V, VN, GF *upon request
Freshly baked focaccia with rosemary, sea salt and olive oil
$18.00
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.
$18.50
Olive All’ Ascolana – V
Crumbed olives hand-stuffed with walnut and tomato
$19.00
Arancino
Traditional Italian Arancino served on homemade Bolognese sauce.
$18.50
Polpette
Meatballs served in a homemade tomato and herb sauce.
$21.50
Bruschetta con Caprino – V, GF *upon request
Crispy homemade bread with marinated roasted capsicum & goats’ cheese.
$19.50
Sale e Pepe Calamari – GF* upon request
Fresh calamari dusted in flour, lightly fried and served on roquette then drizzled in zesty mayo.
$25.50
Gamberi Piccante – GF
Prawn cutlets tossed in olive oil, garlic and chili.
$27.50
Piatto di Salumi – GF* upon request
Selection of Italian cured meats and cheeses served with freshly baked bread. – serves 2
$42.00
Misto di Antipasti Caldi
A selection of chef’s warm starters. – serves 2-3
$44.50
Minestrone – GF
Traditional Italian vegetable soup.
$16.90
Every pizza on our bayside menu is cooked in our traditional wood-fired oven for that authentic, smoky Italian base.
Margherita – V
Tomato base, fiore di latte, basil and oregano.
$23.00
Napoli
Traditional tomato sauce, mozzarella, anchovies, capers, olives and oregano.
$24.00
Salsiccia
Tomato base, mozzarella, olives, mushrooms and Italian sausage.
$26.50
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.
$29.50
San Daniele
Olive oil base, prosciutto crudo, roquette & shaved parmesan drizzled with balsamic glaze.
$32.00
Lamb Pizza
Tomato base, mozzarella, slow cooked pulled lamb, fetta, cherry tomatoes and Spanish onions. Topped with mint and homemade tzatziki.
$32.00
Pizza Marinara
Tomato base topped with mozzarella, mussels, prawns, white fish, calamari, garlic, chilli & fresh cherry tomatoes finished with a drizzle of lemon & parsley
$32.00
Spaghetti Bolognese
In a traditional homemade meat ragu.
$29.00
Lasagna
Pasta sheets layered with béchamel sauce, mozzarella and traditional Bolognese sauce, oven-baked.
$30.00
Cannelloni – V
Rolled pasta filled with ricotta and spinach in tomato sauce.
$29.00
Gnocchi Genovese – V
Italian potato dumplings in basil pesto.
$30.50
Spaghetti Carbonara
Tossed with crispy pancetta, onion, olive oil, egg yolks, freshly cut parsley, and topped with shaved parmesan cheese.
$31.50
Casarecce all’ Amatriciana
Long casarecce pasta tossed with onion, chili and pancetta, cooked in a tomato sauce.
$31.50
Gnocchi con Salsa al Gorgonzola – V
With creamy gorgonzola, topped with burnt butter, walnuts and sage.
$33.00
Casarecce al Ragu’ di Agnello
Casarecce pasta served with a homemade slow cooked lamb Ragu.
$37.50
Pappardelle con Pancetta, Gamberi e Rucola
Tossed with pancetta, prawns, dash of chilli, finished with roquette, fresh tomato and olive oil sauce.
$39.50
Fettuccine con Straccetti di Polo, Pomodorini e Funghi
With chicken, cherry tomatoes and mushroom in a creamy sauce.
$38.00
Linguine al Cartoccio
With fresh seafood, our classic blend of tomato sauce, garlic, basil and olive oil and wrapped in baking paper.
$41.00
Risotto con Verdura – GF,V, VN* upon request
Carnaroli rice with grilled vegetables and spinach, cooked in an olive oil and garlic sauce.
$32.00
Risotto con Pancetta, Salvia e Parmigiano – GF
Carnaroli rice with crispy pancetta and sage topped with parmesan cheese.
$35.50
Risotto con Funghi Porcini e Tartufo –, V, VN* GF* upon request
Carnaroli rice with crispy pancetta and sage topped with parmesan cheese.
$36.50
Risotto della Casa – GF
Carnaroli rice with semi dried tomatoes, avocado and chicken, cooked in a light creamy sauce.
$37.00
Risotto Pescatore – GF
Carnaroli rice with the finest selection of seafood and garlic in a Napolitana sauce.
$41.00
Gnocchi al Forno – Homemade- V
Homemade gnocchi in Napoli sauce, fiore di latte & basil, baked in our wood fired oven.
$31.00
Melanzane Parmigiana – GF, V
Italian style grilled eggplant layered with Fiore di latte & napoli, baked and finished with parmesan in our wood fired oven
$32.00
Pollo alla Nonna (a traditional Nonna recipe)
Roasted marinated chicken with pancetta, potato, caramelized onion and tomato, finished in our wood fired oven
$39.00
Cotolette di Pollo
Chicken schnitzel coated in an authentic La Cucina herbs and spices mix, served with chips and salad.
$31.00
Cotolette di Vitello
Veal schnitzel coated in an authentic La Cucina herbs and spices mix,
served with chips and salad.
$39.50
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.
$33.50
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.
$42.00
Maiale alla Romana – GF* upon request
Pork fillet with bocconcini, sage and prosciutto, served on potato mash, infused with seeded mustard and green beans
$41.00
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
$41.00
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.
$44.50
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
$46.50
Bistecca – GF
Grilled Rib eye served with chunky chips and assorted vegetables.
Steak Sauces – Mushroom / Pepper / Garlic butter $4.00
$52.00
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.
$14.50
Insalata Caprese – GF, V
Sliced fresh Roma tomatoes topped with basil leaves & bocconcini cheese, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.
$21.50
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.
$29.50
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
$11.00
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.
$14.50
Chunky Chips – GF, V, VN
Creamy dutch potatoes with rosemary & sea salt.
$16.00
Mini Pizza …
Margherita / Ham + Cheese / Hawaiian
$ 19.50
Mini Schnitzel and Chips
$ 19.50
Mini Macaroni …
Napoli / Bolognese / Creamy Cheese
$ 19.50
Mini Chicken Parmigiana and Chips
$ 19.50
Gelato
2 Scoops of Italian ice-cream.
Lemon • Chocolate • Strawberry • Rainbow • Vanilla
$ 8.00
Torta di Cioccolata Santini
Rich and indulging, home-made chocolate cake served with ice-cream.
$ 16.00
Tiramisu
Traditional Italian dessert of mascarpone cheese, espresso coffee and lady-finger biscuits soaked in marsala liquer.
$ 18.00
Semi Freddo con Nocolle e Salza Frangelico
Homemade vanilla ice-cream served with hazelnut praline, chocolate and Frangelico.
$ 16.00
Calzone con Nutella
Folded pizza filled with Nutella, served with a scoop of ice-cream.
$ 22.00
Frittelle
Italian style doughnuts coated with cinnamon sugar, served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and topped with either chocolate sauce or caramel fudge sauce.
$ 18.00
Affogato
Scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with a shot of hot espresso and Frangelico.
$ 16.00
Budino di Datteri Appiccicosi
Soft, moist and warm homemade sticky date pudding finished with butter scotch sauce and vanilla ice cream.
Dine In, Take Away, or Let Us Cater Your Next Event
Whether you’re joining us for a relaxed dinner, grabbing a wood-fired pizza to take home, or planning something bigger, La Cucina has you covered. Explore our catering and functions options for celebrations of any size, learn more about our story and our Head Chef’s Puglian roots, or contact us to book your table today.