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Dine-In



ANTIPASTI | TO BEGIN



CHEESE PLATTER — $34

Selection of imported cheeses, fruit paste, crackers & seasonal accompaniments

$34


GARLIC PRAWNS

Crispy prosciutto-wrapped prawns, gremolata & lemon

$24


GREEK SALAD

Tomato, cucumber, capsicum, red onion, olives & feta

$18


ARANCINI BALLS

Taleggio cheese, mushroom, pesto & truffle aioli

$19


MARINATED OLIVES

Hummus, dukkah & warm focaccia

$19


CRISPY EGGPLANT SALAD

Tomato, mozzarella, toasted cashews & basil oil

$21


CHORIZO & CALAMARI SALAD

Pumpkin purée, potatoes, salsa & passionfruit dressing

$24


SALMON TARTARE

Burrata cheese, citrus dressing & basil oil

$32




SECONDI | MAINS



SLOW-BRAISED BEEF CHEEKS

Truffle mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables & red wine jus

$39


10-DAY AGED SCOTCH FILLET

Steak fries, arugula salad & green peppercorn sauce

$48


PORK CHOP MILANESE

Rocket salad, parmesan & lemon

$34


LAMB RUMP

Celeriac purée, harissa-roasted vegetables & mint salsa

$38


HOUSE HOT-SMOKED SALMON

Potato croquettes, wilted spinach, roasted tomato & parsley sauce

$37


TRADITIONAL LASAGNA

Layered pasta, slow-cooked beef ragù & béchamel

$30




PASTA ARTIGIANALI | HANDMADE PASTA



PRAWN & CHILLI LINGUINE

Garlic prawns, butter, chilli, cherry tomatoes, white wine, parsley & olive soil

$34


POTATO GNOCCHI

Creamy mushrooms, Taleggio, basil pesto & nuts

$32


SAFFRON RISOTTO

Ask our staff for the risotto of the day

$30


FETTUCCINE AI FUNGHI

Chicken, bacon & mushrooms in a white wine cream sauce

$27


SPINACH & RICOTTA CANNELLONI

Napoli sauce, mozzarella & parmesan

$28


LAMB & BEEF MEATBALLS

Slow-cooked tomato sauce & grilled focaccia

$27


SPAGHETTI CARBONARA

Pancetta, egg yolk, parmesan & cracked pepper

$28




PIZZE ARTIGIANALI | NEAPOLITAN STYLE



PAPA’S POLLO

Chicken, bacon, mushrooms, caramelized onions, mozzarella and $1 (choice of BBQ or pesto sauce).

$27


PROSCIUTTO AI FUNGHI

Prosciutto, mushrooms, rocket, tomatoes, parmesan.

$27


SALMONE

Cream cheese, red onions, capers & mozzarella

$28


MARGHERITA CLASSICA (V)

Fresh tomato, mozzarella & fresh basil

$25

Vegetarian
Vegetarian

QUATTRO FORMAGGI (V)

Mozzarella, gorgonzola, parmesan & feta, finished with honey

$26

Vegetarian
Vegetarian

PAPA’S MEAT FEAST

Salami, ham, Italian chorizo, meatballs & mozzarella

$28


BURRATA PICCANTE

Hot salami, burrata, chilli honey & basil Gluten-free and dairy-free options are available. Please ask our staff.

$29




CONTORNI | SIDES



FRENCH FRIES

Hand-cut, served with aioli, tomato sauce, and Papa’s seasoning.

$14


SEASONAL VEGETABLES

Basil pesto butter

$14


ROCKET & PEAR SALAD

Rocket, pear, walnuts, parmesan & Italian dressing

$16


CREAMY MASHED POTATO

Gluten-free and dairy-free options are available. Please ask our staff.

$14




DOLCI | DESSERTS



CLASSIC TIRAMISU

Traditional Italian tiramisu with coffee, mascarpone & cocoa

$16


BASIL PANNA COTTA

Olive oil caramel & poached pear

$16


CHOCOLATE FONDANT

Warm chocolate fondant with vanilla gelato

$17


CANNOLI

Sweet ricotta filling & pistachio crumb

$15


PROFITEROLES

Crisp choux pastries filled with sweetened whipped cream

$16


AFFOGATO AL CAFFÈ

Vanilla gelato “drowned” in a shot of hot espresso ADD AMARETTO — +$6

$14


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