Authentic Italian Cuisine

INSALATA CAPRESEVine ripened tomatoes, basil and fresh Italian Bufala Mozzarella, drizzled in a light extra virgin olive oil

INSALATA MISTAMixed salad green served with seasonal vegetables and Balsamic vinaigrette

INSALATA GRECAMixed salad greens, vine ripe tomatoes, Dodoni fetta, red onions, Kalamata olives and Italian dried oregano

INSALATA CESAREBaby cos lettuce mixed with Machiavelli’s Caesar dressing, served with bacon, parmesan and hard boiled quail eggs

FIORI DI ZUCCHINI FRITTIsmall (3)
large (4)Stuffed zucchini flowers with ricotta lightly battered served with a tomato concasse and balsamic glaze

ANTIPASTO MISTOMixed fresh seasonal vegetables lightly chargrilled and dressed with assorted cured meats (prosciutto,salami, mortadella)

PARMIGIANO REGGIANO (24 months)Aged parmesan cheese served with Olives and Crostini

PROSCIUTTO DI SAN DANIELLE (18 months)or
Served with either Melon or fresh Italian Bufala Mozzarella

AFFETTATIMixed cured meats and cheese (Prosciutto San Daniele, salami, Lonza,Mortadella, Provolone)

OSTRICHEper doz
half dozFresh handpicked Sydney rock oysters served with a traditional cocktail sauce and lemon

CALAMARI FRITTI (South Australia)small
largeLightly floured calamari served with tartare sauce
and lemon

COZZE AL VAPORESteamed South Australian mussels in white wine chilli and garlic

CARPACCIO (Ask your waiter)Catch of the day marinated in lemon, olive oil and chilli dressing served with micro herbs and crostini

GAMBERI FRITTIeachLarge fresh Queensland Green King Prawns folded in
golden crispy bread crumbs served with tartare sauce

Fresh egg pasta made daily on the premises using the finest quality “00” flour. Please ask your waiter for our daily pasta specials.

RAVIOLIFreshly made daily; Pillows of fresh pasta topped with a Napoletana sauce
Ask your waiter for the variety of the day

GNOCCHI GORGONZOLA/NAPOLETANAPotato dumplings served with a gorgonzola or Napoletana sauce

A selection of pasta dishes made with Italian dried durum wheat pasta

SPAGHETTI MACHIAVELLIPasta served with King Prawns, mushrooms in a butter chilli and basil garlic sauce

FUSILLI GRANCHIO (when in season)Spiral pasta served with crab meat and a creamy white wine sauce

FUSILLI MARINARASpiral pasta served with mixed seafood in a light Napoletana sauce

LINGUINE GAMBERIFlat pasta served with king prawns, tomato, basil garlic and chilli

FETTUCINE DUCK RAGOUTRibbon pasta served with a rich madeira sauce, fresh thyme and cherry tomatoes

PENNE BOLOGNESETube shaped pasta served with chef’s secret Bolognese sauce

FETTUCINE PESTORibbon pasta served with basil and pine nut pesto

SPAGHETTI A’MATRICIANASpaghetti served with guanciale, shallots, Napoletana sauce and chilli

RISOTTO FUNGHIRisotto (Arborio rice) prepared using a variety of mushrooms and mascarpone

RISOTTO GAMBERIRisotto (Arborio rice) served with king prawns, cherry tomatoes, basil garlic and chilli

All our mains are served with vegetables.

STEAK TARTAREIn the ‘au Gueridon’ tradition prepared at your table using the best quality raw fillet steak seasoned to your personal taste.
Served with Melba toast

STEAK DIANEHouse specialty – Minute steak prepared by your waiter in the room with butter garlic and Worcestershire Demi-Glace

FILETTO DI MANZO (350-400gr)120-day grain fed hormone free Grilled fillet steak from Kilcoy Valley (QLD)

FILETTO DI MANZO PEPATO120-day grain fed hormone free Grilled fillet steak from Kilcoy Valley (QLD) served with a peppercorn sauce

MINUTE STEAKServed with rocket salad and parmesan shavings, topped with Modena balsamic vinegar

GALLETTOButterflied young tender chicken with Rosemary and Thyme Jus

SALTIMBOCCAScaloppine with mozzarella, ham and a Madeira and sage sauce

FUNGHIScalloppine with mushrooms and cream sauce

PIZZAIOLAScaloppine with fresh cherry tomatoes, oregano, chilli and garlic sauce

MILANESEScaloppine lightly crumbed in crispy golden bread crumbs and lemon

PARMIGIANACrumbed Scaloppine layered with tomato and mozzarella