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Lunch Menu



SMALL PLATES



Kumara Arancini

Golden-fried kumara and mozzarella risotto balls served with paprika aioli

$16


Cheese Balls

Crispy three-cheese bites paired with a sweet apple honey sauce

$14


Calamari Alla Kiwi

Tender rock sugar calamari with ginger dipping sauce and jalapeño mayo

$19


Meatballs al Forno

Juicy beef and lamb meatballs baked in rich tomato sauce, topped with melted mozzarella

$19


French Fries

Hand-cut crispy fries seasoned with our signature house blend

$14




SANDWICHES & BAGELS

(Add fries for +$3)



Open Steak Sandwich

Grilled sirloin fillet with caramelised onion, mustard mayo, blue cheese, and rocket on panini

$28


Bacon, Egg & Hash Brown Bagel

A hearty combo of rocket, aioli, and rocket sauce on a toasted bagel

$19


Smoked Salmon Bagel

Classic smoked salmon with rocket, capers, cream cheese, dill, and red onion

$19


Avocado Smash Bagel (v)

Creamy smashed avocado, rocket, feta, and a poached egg on a toasted bagel

$19




PASTA E PIATTI CALDI

(Hearty, quick Italian comfort)



Spaghetti & Meatballs

Classic beef and lamb meatballs in Napoli sauce, finished with parmesan

$26


Cannelloni di Ricotta e Spinaci (v)

Baked pasta rolls filled with ricotta and spinach in Napoli sauce

$26


Chorizo & Prawn Linguini

A vibrant mix of prawns and chorizo with feta, parsley, coriander, lemon, butter, and olive crumb

$28


Lasagna alla Bolognese

Layers of rich beef ragù, béchamel, mozzarella, and tomato sauce

$28




PIZZA AL PRANZO



Margherita Classica (v)

Traditional tomato base with mozzarella and fresh basil

$24


Verdure Rustica (v)

A vegetarian delight with spinach, mushrooms, red onion, olives, feta, artichoke, and mozzarella on a tomato base

$26


Diavola Rustica

Spicy pizza with salami, capsicum, red onion, and chilli flakes

$26


Papa’s Meatlovers

Loaded with Italian sausage, salami, ham, meatballs, and mozzarella

$27




INSALATE FRESCHE



Rocket & Pear Salad (v)

Crisp rocket leaves with pear, walnuts, parmesan, and a light balsamic dressing

$14


Classic Italian Salad (v)

A fresh mix of mesclun greens, tomato, cucumber, olives, red onion, and feta, tossed in Italian dressing

$15


Caesar Salad

Cos lettuce with anchovy dressing, bacon, croutons, and a poached egg. (Add chicken +$6)

$16


Pork Belly Salad

Crispy pork belly with charred pineapple, apple chilli sauce, fennel bulb, pickled onion, turmeric cauliflower, and pork crackling

$28


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