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Reservations for 10 adults and above are required to dine on one of our set menu options. 

EMPANADAS 

Carne - beef, egg, olive 

Cordero - lamb, thyme, Malbec

Choclo - sweet corn & cheddar (V)

Papas - potato, smoked paprika (VE)

10  each

PANE

Extra serve of bread (GFA)(VEA)

6

CROCCHETTA

Crumbed lasagne, parmigiano

10

NDUJA

 spicy pork & capsicum brioche (GFA)(DF)

12

CORIPAN

Berkshire pork chorizo sandwich, chimichurri (DF)

10

PROVOLETA

Baked provolone cheese, chimichurri (GF)(V)(OGA)

19

QUESO  

L'Arisian - Le Rouge- (60g), chutney, gnocco fritto (GFA)(V)

15

CAPRESE

That’s Amore Burrata (one), tomato & basil pesto, croutons (GF)(V)(OGA) 

15

OSTRAS

Oysters (six) Leche de tigre, cucumber, capsicum (GF)(DF) A

35

VIEIRAS

Lime cured scallops, shallots, green chilli, cauliflower (GF)(DF) I

31

PULPO

Grilled octopus, chickpea, capsicum, fennel (GF)(DF) A

32

MEJILLONES

Mussels, herbed broth, focaccia (GFA)(DFA) A

26

CALAMAR

Crispy calamari provenzal, aioli  (GF)(DF)(OGA) M

29

POLLO

Herbed chicken, eggplant escabeche, potato, mustard (GF)(DF)

29

LENGUA

Grilled ox tongue, salsa verde, olives (GF)(DF)

15

MORCILLA

Black pudding croquettes (four), tomato, cauliflower (DF)

22

MEJILLA

Braised beef cheek, garden bits Nebbiolo jus (GF)(DF)

32

ÑOQUI

Hand rolled ricotta gnocchi, fresh tomato, basil, burrata (V)

36

CASARECCE

Prawn pasta, salsa verde, lemon, chilli (GFA)(V) M

39

PAPPARDELLE

Beef & pork ragu, parmigiano (GFA)

36

ARROZ

Pumpkin risotto, crunchies, chilli, basil  (GF)(V)(VE)

38

CERDO

Roasted pork belly (2-3 people), mustard fruits, cous cous (GFA)(DF)

79

BISTECCA

Grilled grass-fed T-bone (550g), chimichurri, roasted potatoes (GF)(DF)(OGA)

72

CORDERO

Braised lamb shank, smoked maple carrots, chill, coriander peanuts (GF)(DF)

45

LECHUGA

Iceberg lettuce, house dressing, croutons, parmigiano (GFA)(V)(VEA)(OGA)

16

ZANAHORIA

Smoked maple carrots, chilli, coriander peanuts (GF)(VE)

20

PAPAS

Roasted potatoes, garlic & herbs  (GF)(VE)(OGA)

17

COUS COUS

Cauliflower, tahini, chickpea, mixed nuts (VE)

20

MENU FIJO | FIXED MENU

This menu features our most popular dishes designed for the whole table to share.                               

Menu includes: Five savoury dishes & dessert

Upgrade main course to beef or fish 

77pp

15pp

PIZZA RIPIENA & CALZONE

A Roman-style filled sourdough pizza that’s deliciously indulgent and seriously satisfying. Bigger on filling than a regular pizza — think two in one — made just as Mauro learned at his mum’s restaurant in Argentina.

GARLIC 

Confit garlic , mozzarella, herbs (V)

CALZONE        PIZZA

    21                  28

BURRATA

Burrata, mozzarella, tomato, basil, parmesan (V)

27                  35

FUGAZZETA

Onion, mozzarella, chilli, oregano (V)

26                  33

MUSHROOM

Mixed  mushrooms, mozzarella, feta, chives,  salsa verde (V)

       26                   33

PROSCIUTTO

Prosciutto, tomato, rocket, ricotta,  parmesan

27                   35

MORTADELLA

Mozzarella, tomato, basil, pistachio, mortadella

27                   35

SOPRESSATA

Italian salami, mozzarella, tomato, basil, pecorino

27                   35

POSTRES (DESSERTS)

DULCE DE LECHE 

Caramel ice cream, chocolate crumble(V)

22

SEMIFREDDO

Passionfruit, coconut, almonds (GF)(VE)

22

DONUTS

Cinnamon doughnuts (two), dulce de leche(V)

10

HELADO

House made vanilla ice cream (GF)(V)

Add salted caramel or berry sauce. 3

10

AFFOGATO

Espresso, vanilla ice cream

Additional for your choice of spirit or liquor 

12

TARTA de ARANDOS

Blueberry tart, vanilla ice cream (VEA)

17

ALFAJOR​

​Caramel filled shortbread, coated in dark chocolate (V)

7​ 

QUESO

L'Arisian - Le Rouge- (60g), chutney, gnocco fritto (GFA)(V)

15

(V) Vegetarian | (VE) Vegan | (VEA) Vegan Adaptable | (DF) Dairy Free | (GF) Gluten Free | (GFA) Gluten Free Adaptable  | (OGA) Onion & Garlic Adaptable

+ Please inform us of any dietary requirements. Not all ingredients are listed

+ Menu items may contain or come into contact with wheat, egg, dairy, all nuts and other allergens.

+ Menus are subject to change.

+ Groups of 10 adults and over are required to dine on the set menu option

+ A surcharge of 15% applies to each bill on public holidays.

+ A 1.65% surcharge applies to each card transaction.

Seafood country of origin (A) Australia | (I) International | (M) Mixed origin 

79  Main Street, Gembrook,  Victoria, AU  3783

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Friday to Sunday  12pm - late

Kitchen closes at 8.30pm on Friday & Saturday,

& at 8pm on Sunday

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