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ANTIPASTI

Carpaccio di filetto di manzo al tartufo $23
Beef carpaccio with truffle dressing and baby watercress

Prosciutto di Parma e melone $19
Parma ham with rock & honey melon

Insalata Caprese $18
Sweet roma tomato, Buffalo mozarella fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil

Insalata con salmone e pignoli $18
Fried New Zealand salmon, frisee lettuce withpine nuts and balsamic vinegar

Petto d’anatra affumicat a con marmelata alla pera e radicchio $20
Smoked duck breast with pear marmalade and radicchio and cos leaves

Cozze gratinate con Grana Padano e salsa al prezzemolo $18
Green lipped mussels, Grana Padano and parsley sauce

Gamberi al Diavolo $25
Jumbo Prawns with brandy and a fiery tomato and basil sauce

Panzanella con Salmone $21
Acid free tomatoes, cucumber, pickled red onion, Aoraki smoked salmon, foccacia croutons and sherry vinaigrette

Minestrone alla Genovese $12
Classic minestrone soup with Basil pesto from Genoa district

Primi Piatti
Risotto ai funghi porcini Entree$18
Risotto with porcini mushrooms Main $27
and Pecorino Tuscano parmesan

Ravioli on spinaci e ricotta con burro, capperi e grana Padano Entree $17
Spinach and ricotta ravioli, butter, capers and Grana Padano Main $24

Linguine ai frutti di mare Entee $21
Linguine pasta with vine tomatoesand olive oil, Calamari and prawn cutlets Main $28



PRIMI E SECONDI PIATTI

Saltimbocca con salsa al limone $29
Pancetta wrapped Veal escalope with soft polenta and lime-sage veloute

Pollo alla Cacciatora $31
Chicken breast grilled with olive oil & garlic, capsicum, onion, olives, capers and truss tomato

Costelette d’agnello $37
Herb crusted rack of lamb, sautéed fava beans, green peas, artichoke and pancetta

Filetto di pesce con salsa ai peperoni $35
Pan-Fried Snapper with basil potatoes and roasted bell pepper sauce

Filetto di manzo con mezzelune di polenta e porcini $34
Prime fillet of beef with sautéed Swiss brown and porcini, Chianti sauce and polenta cake



CONTORNI

Insalata Mista $7
Mixed green leaves with carrot, cucumber, tomato and home made Italian dressing

Insalata di rucola con pere e parmigiano $7
Fresh pears and rocket leaves dressed with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic and parmesan

Patate al forno $7
Roasted Baby potatoes flavored with garlic and rosemary

Insalata di carciofi con basilico,noci e tartufo $7
Marinated artichokes, fresh basil tips, arugula, walnuts and truffle dressing


DESSERT

Panna cotta con rabarbaro e fragole al vincoto $13
Caramel Panna cotta with vanilla scented rhubarb and strawberries in vincotto

Tiramisù $13
Mascarpone, espresso syrup and Amaretto

Fragole con panettone alle griglia e crema di vaniglia $13
Strawberries, grilled panettone and vanilla cream

Merinqa al cocco con citronella,sorbet allo zenzero e limoncello $13
Coconut meringue with lemon grass and ginger sorbet and lemon cello


ARIA CHEESE SELECTION

Cheeses served with quince paste, fresh grapes, dried fruits and falwasser crackers

St Agur
A French creamy blue cheese made from cows milk, a moist creamy texture and mild spicy taste with a creamy yellow natural rind

Brie Aux Truffles
Matured brie layered with mascarpone flavor with truffles from Perigord region

Tomme De Chevre
Semi hard goats cheese with a smooth texture and rich flavour, from Savoie region

Individual Cheese $18
Selection of 2 cheeses $25
Selection of 3 cheeses $32
Individual servings of 30 grams $30



VINO

Danzante Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie Italiano 06 $46.5 $12
Is a dry white wine with golden reflections. The bouquet is intense with enticing fragrances of fresh citrus fruit and flower. On the palate, its silky, well-balanced body is enhanced with hints of pineapple, grapefruit and spices that carry through to a crisp, dry finish.

Frescobaldi Remole Tuscano Rosso Italiano 06 $46.5 $12
Beautifully fruited aromas with cherry and strawberry in the lead, enriched with spicy touch of black pepper and aromatic herbs.
A tangy acidity provides juicy crispness on a palate of impressive balance.

Ruffino Tuscana Fonte al Sole Italiano 03 $46.5 $12
Delightfully versatile with a fragrant bouquet of fresh berries, Soft and delicious balanced wine, brings a taste of the Tuscan sun to your table.

AFTER DINNER

Italiano Café $8
Espresso, Amaretto and ice cream

Milano #2 $8
Hot coffee, Sambuca, Sugar and Whipped Cream

Baileeccino $8
Hot chocolate, Espresso, Baileys and fresh cream

Espressotini $8
Shot of Espresso, Vanilla Vodka and Kahlua

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