Italians are known for their style and this restaurant is without exception. The restaurant overlooking Flinders Lane in Melbourne’s iconic 101 Collins Street is a grand affair; yet warm and inviting. The Italian interior speaks of comfort, design elegance and a certain eccentricity of spirit. Open for lunch Monday to Friday and dinners Monday to Saturday.
Enjoy the beautifully crafted food from our chef Andy Logue, whose menu has an emphasis on fresh regional produce that changes with seasons. Simply great classic Italian food.
PRIMI
Freshly shucked oysters natural, lemon and shallot vinegar each 4.00
The Italian house-cured meat of the day 24.00
Arancini – Fontina and tomato papa 18.00
Marinated olives and white anchovies with grissini 26.00
Goats’ cheese bruschetta, roast capsicum, tomato and chilli jam 23.00
Zuppa di Pollo – classic homestyle chicken soup 17.00
Beef carpaccio, radish, rocket and Reggiano 24.50
House-cured Ocean trout, mint, marinated sardines and watercress 25.00
Grilled King prawns in garlic and chilli with gremolata 28.00
Confit duck and fig terrine, crostini 26.00
Crumbed veal sweetbreads, mizuna and blood orange 25.00
Grilled veal tongue, white anchovies and salsa verde 23.00
Steamed Sea Bounty mussels, shallots, white wine and toast 26.00
Fried local calamari with rocket and lemon 27.00
Caprese salad – tomato, basil and buffalo mozzarella 23.00
PASTA, RISOTTO AND POLENTA
Spaghettini, Blue Swimmer crab, tomato and chilli 27.00
Fresh rigatoni, lamb shoulder and rosemary ragu 25.00
House-made beef cheek ravioli with gremolata 25.00
Cauliflower risotto, pangrattato 26.00
Potato gnocchi, thyme butter, spinach and Pecorino 25.00
Viennese tripe with soft yellow polenta 25.00
PESCE
Ligurian fish stew with char-grilled baguette and aioli 35.00
Ligurian fish stew with char-grilled baguette and aioli 37.00
Grilled Yellowfin tuna, kipfler potatoes, baby spinach and soft boiled egg 42.00
Pan-roasted Snapper fillet, Panzanella salad 39.00
Whole fish baked, oregano and lemon market price
Scampi alla griglia with rocket 49.00
CARNE
Twice roasted half duck, rainbow chard and black olives 39.00
Chargrilled Spatchcock, Italian coleslaw 38.00
Barbequed quail, grilled witlof and roast vine tomatoes 38.00
Crumbed veal ‘Cottaletta’, green beans and toasted almonds 37.00
Beef fillet, buttered carrots and shallot jus 42.00
Chargrilled rib eye with Shitake and Oyster mushrooms 47.00
Black Angus porterhouse, gorgonzola, rocket and walnuts 45.00
CONTORNI
Italian roast potatoes 10.00
Hand cut fried chips 10.00
Peas, mint and butter 13.00
Grilled asparagus and lemon 15.00
Rocket, fennel and parmesan salad 13.00
Tomato, olive and red onion salad 12.00
DOLCI
‘The Italian’ Tiramisu $16.00
Vanilla panna cotta with strawberries, blueberries and mint $16.00
Profiteroles, praline ice cream and chocolate sauce $16.00
Chocolate fondant with vanilla ice cream and almond bread – 15 mins $16.00
Selection of homemade gelato, tuille biscuits $16.00
Affogato – Vanilla ice cream, espresso, liqueur $16.00
Baba’ al Rum with crema inglese $18.00
FROMAGGIO
MAURI TALEGGIO
DOC – Pasturo, Italy. Washed rind. Cow’s milk.
Served with fresh pear and walnuts. $14.50
2004 Little Fish Botrytis Semillon. McLaren Vale, SA. 90ml $12.00
LA TUR
Piemonte, Italy. Blend of cow’s, sheep’s and goat’s milk. Soft and creamy.
Served with muscatels. $16.00
2009 Pegasus Bay ‘Aria’ Late Harvest Riesling. Canterbury, NZ. 90ml $14.50
ASIAGO
DOP-Veneto, Italy. Semi-hard. Cow’s milk. Mild and sweet.
Served with fig paste. $13.50
2009 Pegasus Bay ‘Aria’ Late Harvest Riesling. Canterbury, NZ. 90ml $14.50
TOMA BLU
Piemonte, Italy. Cow’s milk. Strong piccante flavour.
Served with Tasmanian lavender honey. $16.50
2005 Mazzi Recioto della Valpolicella Classico. Negrar Valpolicella, Italy 60ml $19.50