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FOOD MENUFRI - SUN LUNCH: 12-3PM EVERYDAY DINNER: 5.30-8.30PM


Starters




PACIFIC OCEAN OYSTER

Freshly shucked oyster, served either with: - A bright Italian mignonette dressing [GF], or - A crisp tempura style with house mayonnaise (min. 6)

$6

PACIFIC OCEAN OYSTER


CALAMARI FRITTI

Crispy baby calamari, lightly fried and paired with our house citrus mayonnaise

$29

CALAMARI FRITTI


TRUFFLE & PARMESAN POTATO ROSTI

Golden brown potato rosti cake, finished with Italian black truffle dressing and imported Italian Grana Padano DOP

$16

Vegetarian
TRUFFLE & PARMESAN POTATO ROSTI


OLIVE ASCOLANA

Crispy crumbed olives with a traditional savoury meat filling

$27

OLIVE ASCOLANA


GIANT ARANCINO - BOLOGNESE

Bolognese, peas & mozzarella, finished with tomato passata and Swiss Gruyère

$28

GIANT ARANCINO - BOLOGNESE


GIANT ARANCINO - FUNGHI

Mushroom & mozzarella, with truffle cheese dressing and Swiss Gruyère [V]

$28

Vegetarian
GIANT ARANCINO - FUNGHI


BURRATA CAPRESE

Imported Italian Burrata with gourmet peeled medley tomatoes, grape tomatoes, cherry tomato confit, oregano, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic dressing

$32

BURRATA CAPRESE



Gnocco Fritto




GNOCCO FRITTO - BUILD YOUR OWN

Our signature golden pizza pillows, made fresh daily from our house dough and deep-fried until light and airy. Served with 24-month aged Prosciutto San Daniele.

$24

Gnocco Fritto Add-ons
Capsicum pesto [VG]$12
Parmesan fondue [V]$12
Italian Burrata [V]$15
GNOCCO FRITTO - BUILD YOUR OWN



Signature Focaccias




ORIGINAL FOCACCIA

House focaccia served warm with black garlic butter & capsicum pesto

$23

Vegetarian
ORIGINAL FOCACCIA


MOZZA FOCACCIA

Crisp focaccia topped with fior di latte, garlic confit, extra virgin olive oil & oregano

$23

Vegetarian
MOZZA FOCACCIA



Premium Focaccias




MORTADELLA FOCACCIA

Free-range Mortadella, stracciatella, parmesan fondue, extra virgin olive oil, toasted pistacchio

$36

MORTADELLA FOCACCIA


PROSCIUTTO FOCACCIA

Prosciutto San Daniele 24-month aged, parmesan fondue, gourmet rocket, cherry tomato confit, imported Italian Grana Padano DOP, extra virgin olive oil

$37

PROSCIUTTO FOCACCIA



Fresh Pastas




SPAGHETTO AGLIO OLIO PRAWNS

Spaghetto with Woolloongabba king prawns, garlic & chilli, finished in a rich prawn bisque

$43

SPAGHETTO AGLIO OLIO PRAWNS


SPICY PACCHERO ALLA CALABRESE

Pacchero pasta with 12-hour slow-cooked free-range pork rib ragù, Calabrian 'nduja & tomato passata, finished with parmesan fondue

$40

SPICY PACCHERO ALLA CALABRESE


ZITO ALLA GENOVESE

Zito pasta with tender pork shoulder & beef brisket ragù, slow-cooked 12-hour with onions until sweet & silky, parmesan fondue & basil oil

$42

ZITO ALLA GENOVESE


GOLDEN BROWN GNOCCO PUMPKIN

Handmade potato gnocchi, pan-fried in nutty crumb coat, served with smoked butternut pumpkin purée & parmesan fondue

$39

Vegetarian
GOLDEN BROWN GNOCCO PUMPKIN


SEASONAL RISOTTO

Chef's selection risotto prepared with seasonal produce

Ask Staff
Vegetarian
SEASONAL RISOTTO


Change to gluten free spaghetto

$5

Gluten free



Pizza - classic range




MARGHERITA

San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, imported Italian Grana Padano DOP, basil & extra virgin olive oil

$29

Vegetarian
MARGHERITA


ARCA SALUMI

Tomato sauce, fior di latte & a trio of Italian cured meats - sausage, ham, mild salami, oregano & extra virgin olive oil

$35

ARCA SALUMI


CAPRICCIOSA

Tomato sauce, fior di latte, ham, mushrooms, artichokes & olives, oregano & extra virgin olive oil

$34

CAPRICCIOSA


4 CHEESE

Tomato sauce, fior di latte, brie, gorgonzola, imported Italian Grana Padano DOP, black pepper, basil & extra virgin olive oil

$33

Vegetarian
4 CHEESE


EUGENIO

Tomato sauce, fior di latte, smoked Scamorza, hot salami & 'nduja, with stracciatella & olives, oregano & extra virgin olive oil

$34

EUGENIO


O' SARACIN

Tomato sauce, fior di latte, prosciutto di Parma aged 24 months, rocket & cherry tomato confit, extra virgin olive oil

Add Stracciatella
$7
O' SARACIN



Pizza - Premium range




MARYLOU

Fior di latte, porcini mushrooms, prosciutto di Parma 24 months, truffle oil

$37

MARYLOU


PRINCIPESSA

Yellow tomato base, fior di latte, Woolloongabba king prawns, cherry tomato confit, zucchini & smoked Scamorza

$37

PRINCIPESSA


FUNGHI

Truffle cheese base with mixed mushrooms, truffle oil, rocket & parmesan

$36

Vegetarian
FUNGHI


PIZZAS VARIATIONS

All pizzas can be changed to gluten free pizza bases and vegan cheese.

Change to Gluten Free Pizza Base
$7

Change to Vegan Cheese
$6
Gluten free
Vegan



Calzone - Folded Pizza




IL BOSCO

Double smoked ham, mushroom, fior di latte, smoked Scamorza, extra virgin olive oil

$32

IL BOSCO


IL FAGIANO

Chicken, zucchini, gourmet rocket, cherry tomato confit, smoked Scamorza, fior di latte, extra virgin olive oil

$35

IL FAGIANO


L'INFERNO CALABRESE

Tomato sauce, spicy salami ‘Inferno', artichoke, gorgonzola, fior di latte, chilli oil

$36

L'INFERNO CALABRESE



Mains




Beef Short Ribs

12-hour braised Black Angus short ribs, served with red wine jus, silky potato purée, parmesan fondue & charred corn

$90

Gluten free
Beef Short Ribs


Veal Saltimbocca

Veal tenderloin layered with Prosciutto San Daniele 24-month aged and sage, finished in sage, butter and jus

$45

Veal Saltimbocca


Octopus

Chargrilled octopus leg on skewer, served with capsicum pesto & baby parsley

$40

Gluten free
Octopus


Market Fish

Chef's selection, served with seasonal accompaniments




Sides




SEASONAL GREENS

Served with macadamia foam

$16

Vegan
Gluten free


FRENCH FRIES

Served with ketchup

$13

Vegan
Gluten free


ITALIAN ROSEMARY ROASTED POTATOES

$15

Vegan
Gluten free


MIXED SALAD

Mixed leaves, sun-dried tomato, cucumber, red onion, feta, walnuts, olives, oregano, balsamic dressing

$17

Vegetarian
Gluten free



Dessert




TRADITIONAL TIRAMISU

Mascarpone cream, savoiardi biscuits & coffee

$18

TRADITIONAL TIRAMISU


NUTELLA FOCACCIA

Warm focaccia with gooey Nutella, icing sugar & vanilla gelato

$24

NUTELLA FOCACCIA


CANNOLI DUO [2 PCS]

Choose your flavour: original ricotta or pistacchio cream made in-house

$14

CANNOLI DUO [2 PCS]


AFFOGATO

Vanilla gelato with Italian coffee (optional liqueur)

$10

AFFOGATO


ITALIAN GELATO [2 SCOOPS]

Flavours: vanilla, chocolate, biscoff, Sicilian cassata, boysenberry, salted caramel, mango sorbet, lemon sorbet

$12

ITALIAN GELATO [2 SCOOPS]



Clean Your Palate - Cheese Selection




PARMIGIANO REGGIANO 24-MONTH

Paired with 12-year aged balsamic vinegar DOP

$25

Vegetarian
PARMIGIANO REGGIANO 24-MONTH


SWISS GRUYÈRE DOP

With chilli jam

$25

Vegetarian
SWISS GRUYÈRE DOP


PECORINO ROMANO DOP BLACK LABEL 18-MONTH

With Manuka honey & cracked pepper

$22

Vegetarian
PECORINO ROMANO DOP BLACK LABEL 18-MONTH



Take-home Fresh Pasta

Enjoy La Calabrese at home with the same fresh pastas and sauces crafted daily in our kitchen. Each is vacuum-sealed for freshness — pastas last 2–3 days in the fridge, while sauces can be frozen for later. Perfect for recreating your favourite dishes at home, whether it's a quick midweek dinner or a weekend indulgence.


FRESH PASTAS

Spaghetti, Sedanini, Paccheri, Tagliatelle, Ziti

250g – 2 serves
$8

500g – 4 serves
$15

1kg – 8 serves
$30
FRESH PASTAS

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