Italian Cuisine, Kew and Hawthorn Restaurant, Fine Dining, Pasta, Dessert, Piatti, Contorni, Melbourne, Australia

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HAWTHORN

PRIMI

ZUPPA DEL GIORNO
Soup of the day

ANTIPASTO DELLA CASA
A fine selection of Italian appetisers          18.50

CALAMARI FRITTI
Fresh calamari tossed in sea salt and semolina,
Lightly fried then mingled with rocket and lemon dressing          16.50

GAMBERI AL PEPPERONCINO
King tiger prawns pan fried with roma tomatoes, garlic and chilli, served with
a mild chilli, red onion & herb salad         17.50

COZZE PROVINCIALE
Steamed local bay mussels in white wine, garlic, saffron, red onion and roma tomatoes,
garnished with fresh basil and grilled ciabbatta             17.50

PASTA E RISOTTO 

LINGUINI CON RUCOLA E GAMBERI
Linguini tossed with king tiger prawns, fresh tomato, olive oil and chilli,
finished with fresh rocket          18.50     24.50

FUSILLI CON POLLO
Fusilli pasta, tossed with chicken breast, roasted pumpkin and
semi dried tomatoes, finished with olive oil          17.50     23.50

GNOCCHI ARRABBIATE
Our own home made potato gnocchi, served with bacon, baby spinach, mushrooms, tomato and chilli      17.50     23.50

LINQUINI ALLA MARINARA
Linguini tossed with a fresh selection of seafood, herbs, garlic, sea salt and olive oil
(Tomato optional)          18.50     24.50

FUSILLI AL RAGU
Fusilli pasta, tossed with a traditional, Italian home made meat ragu          16.50     22.50

RISOTTO CON FUNGI E PANCETTA
Risotto of roasted field mushrooms, pancetta  and baby spinach        17.50     23.50

RISOTTO CON CAPE DI SANTE
Risotto of pan seared scallops with saffron, roast zucchini and spinach            18.50     24.50

SECONDI PIATTI

VITELLINO SALTIMBOCCA
Traditional saltimbocca of tender veal medallions layered with sage, pecorino cheese and
prosciutto, served with herbed potatoes, leek and silverbeet, finished with a white wine sauce     27.50

MEDAGLIONI DI POLLO
Chargrilled chicken medallions, marinated in garlic and oregano, served on a seeded 
mustard mash, with green beans and cherry tomatoes, finished with a white wine beurre blanc          27.50

CALAMARI FRITTI
Fresh calamari tossed in sea salt and semolina, lightly fried then tossed
with rocket and lemon dressing           27.50

FILLETO DI MAIALLE 
Roast pork fillet, marinated with pink peppercorns and sumac, served on fig paste risotto
with a red wine glaze,candied fennel, rocket, crisp prosciutto and jus          29.50

BRACIOLA DI MANZO
Beef rib eye, char grilled to your liking, served on a creamy horseradish and peppered mash
topped with roast field mushrooms, roast garlic aioli and finished with a red wine jus       33.50

PESCE FRESCO DEL GIORNO
Fish of the day     - See our specials for the daily catch.

CONTORNI

PATATINE FRITTE
Seasoned fries     5.50

PATATE AL ROSMARINO
Italian Potatoes – Rough cut potato wedges, tossed in rosemary and garlic     6.50

INSALATA VERDE
Side Salad- Fresh mixed salad greens with a balsamic dressing      6.50

INSALATA DI RUCOLA CON PARMIGIANO
Salad of fresh rocket leaves and shaved parmesan, with a balsamic dressing     6.50

DESSERT

Frangelico tira mi su, served with chocolate fudge sauce 12.50

Cappuccino crème brulee served with lime tuilli and Tia Maria Zabaglione         13.00

Tangy citrus tart served with a red berry coulis and vanilla bean ice cream     12.50

Rich dark chocolate pudding served with marble chocolate sauce and ferrerro rocher ice cream         13.50

Gelato misto – A selection of italian ice cream & sorbet   10.50

Warm almond and pear tart served with double cream and a duo of apricot sorbet and apricot glaze         13.50

CHEESE SELECTION:  50gms per serve, served with fig paste and lavosh bread

Rouzaire Coulommiers - Brie - France - 7.00

Mauri Bontazola - Blue - Italy - 8.00

Calender Farm House  Cheddar - England - 8.00