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Dine-In



ANTIPASTI | TO BEGIN




KUMARA ARANCINI

Crispy saffron risotto balls with molten mozzarella, roasted kumara & paprika aioli.

$16



STEAMED GREEN-LIPPED MUSSELS

Citrus butter sauce, fresh herbs & toasted ciabatta.

$19



CHEESE BALLS

Apple & honey syrup, toasted almonds.

$14



MEATBALLS AL FORNO

Beef & lamb meatballs in tomato sauce, melted mozzarella.

$19



CALAMARI ALLA KIWI

Rock sugar ginger dipping sauce, jalapeño mayo.

$19



BRUSCHETTA CLASSICA

Tomato, basil, aged balsamic.

$16




SECONDI | MAINS




CRISPY PORK BELLY

Cauliflower purée, seared scallops, crispy prosciutto, apple cider jus.

$37



LAMB RUMP & CANNELLINI STEW

Sous-vide lamb rump with white bean stew, confit garlic mash, parmigiana crisp.

$36



CHICKEN PARMIGIANA

Crumbed chicken breast, ham, tomato sugo, mozzarella, roast potatoes.

$34



SCOTCH FILLET ALLA GRIGLIA 250g

Grilled Scotch fillet, Café de Paris butter, roasted vegetables, potato gratin, jus.

$39



GNOCCHI AL PESTO

House-made gnocchi with cream, walnut pesto, cherry tomatoes, spinach.

$29



RISOTTO OF THE DAY

Please ask our chef for today’s flavour.

$28




PASTA ARTIGIANALI | HANDMADE PASTA




SALMON & RICOTTA TORTELLINI

Smoked salmon, ricotta, lemon zest, spinach dill cream sauce, capers.

$29



PAPPARDELLE AL CINGHIALE

Ribbon pasta with lamb ragù, red wine reduction, aged pecorino.

$29



LASAGNA ALLA BOLOGNESE

Beef ragù, béchamel, mozzarella, tomato sauce.

$28



FETTUCCINE AI FUNGHI

Chicken, bacon, mushrooms, white wine cream sauce.

$27



RIGATONI ALLA VODKA

Tube pasta in blush sun-dried tomato cream with feta, vodka, red onion, capers & parmesan.

$26



CANNELLONI DI RICOTTA E SPINACI

Ricotta & spinach baked in tomato sauce.

$26




PIZZE ARTIGIANALI | NEAPOLITAN STYLE




PAPA’S POLLO

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

$26



PROSCIUTTO AI FUNGHI

Prosciutto, mushrooms, rocket, cherry tomatoes, parmesan.

$27



CAPRICCIOSA

Ham, mushrooms, artichokes, olives, mozzarella.

$28



DIAVOLA RUSTICA

Salami, capsicum, red onion, mozzarella, chili flakes.

$26



MARGHERITA CLASSICA (V)

Tomato, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil.

$24

Vegetarian


QUATTRO FORMAGGI (V)

Mozzarella, gorgonzola, parmesan, feta, honey drizzle.

$24

Vegetarian


CREATE YOUR OWN

3 toppings + gourmet base with tomato sauce.

From

$22




CONTORNI | SIDES




FRENCH FRIES

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

$12



GARLIC MASH

Roasted potato purée with confit garlic and fresh parsley.

$9



MARINATED OLIVES

Mixed olives, served with ciabatta and dukkah.

$11



CAPRESE CLASSIC

Buffalo mozzarella, juicy seasonal tomatoes, basil leaves, E.V.O.O, and balsamic vinegar.

$16



INSALATA DI CESARE

Crisp lettuce, parmesan, croutons, creamy Caesar dressing. + Grilled chicken $6

$13



ITALIAN GREEN SALAD

Mesclun leaves, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, olives, parmigiana, Italian dressing.

$15




Bambini Menu




Hawaiian Pizza

Tomato base, ham, pineapple & mozzarella

$18



Spaghetti Pomodoro

Fresh tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese Add meatballs +$6

$12



Cheesy Chicken Bites

Crispy baked chicken bites with fries and tomato sauce

$13



Mini Mac & Cheese

Creamy cheesy macaroni baked until golden

$15



Vegetable Sticks

Carrot, celery, cucumber sticks, humus

$9



Mini Gelato Cup

Two scoops of vanilla or chocolate ice cream, sprinkles & an ice cream cone

$9




DOLCI | DESSERTS




TIRAMISÙ TRADIZIONALE

Layers of espresso soaked savoiardi, mascarpone cream, and a dusting of cocoa

$16



AFFOGATO

Vanilla gelato "drowned" in a shot of hot espresso add a splash of Amaretto for an adult twist.+6

$13



PROFITEROLES

Five crisp choux pastries filled with sweetened whipped cream.

$14



PANNA COTTA

Coconut panna cotta served with red wine poached pear and berry compote.

$15



CHOCOLATE LAVA TORTA

Warm molten chocolate cake with a soft center, paired with vanilla ice cream and berry coulis

$15


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