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Fresh, seasonal ingredients prepared with Mediterranean inspiration

Brunch & Lunch

Gluten free bread available on request, $4 surcharge. Items tagged "GF on request" or "V on request" can be prepared to those requirements.

Poached Eggs on Toast

19

two free range eggs served with baby spinach, signature seeds and toasted garlic ciabatta

Add: Streaky bacon +6 · Creamy mushrooms (V) +7 · Smoked salmon +9

GF on requestV on request

Eggs Benedict

two poached free range eggs on potato rosti, baby spinach, hollandaise and signature seeds

  • with streaky bacon 28
  • with bbq beef brisket 31
  • with smoked salmon 33
GF

Banana Bread French Toast

27

streaky bacon, baked banana, bourbon maple syrup, sugared walnuts, vanilla mascarpone

V on request

Breakfast Sandwich

29

streaky bacon, fried egg, lettuce, tomato, red onion, potato rosti, hollandaise, on a brioche bun with makikihi fries

Lumberjack Speciale

33

streaky bacon, two poached eggs, chorizo sausage, potato rosti, baby spinach, garlic ciabatta, hot cake stack, bourbon maple syrup

Caesar Salad

28

cos lettuce, spinach, parmesan, bacon, poached egg, anchovy, ciabatta croutons

Add: with southern fried chicken +7

GF on requestV on request

Salt & Pepper Squid Salad

28

flash fried, fragrant salad greens, edamame, vietnamese dressing, garlic aioli, fresh lemon

Winter Insalata

30

sumac roasted winter vegetables, labneh, wild rocket, pomegranate dressing, manuka honey, pistachio zaatar

GFV

Seafood Chowder

29

prawns, mussels, smoked salmon, garlic ciabatta

Penne Carbonara

30

penne pasta, streaky bacon, free range egg, portabello mushroom, spinach, parmesan

Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich

29

southern fried, lettuce, tomato, onion, b&b pickles, chipotle mayo, brioche bun with makikihi fries

Pork Belly Sandwich

29

crispy pork belly, sticky bbq sauce, sesame edamame slaw, brioche bun with makikihi fries

Lamb Flatbread Sandwich

31

harissa spiced lamb shoulder, labneh, tomato, onion, b&b pickles, chilli oil, garlic pita with makikihi fries

BBQ Beef Brisket Sandwich

31

bbq brisket, bacon, pickles, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, jalapeno onion jam, brioche bun with makikihi fries

Small Plates

Flatbread

wood-fired pizza bread with basil pesto, parmesan cheese and mozzarella

  • Small 20
  • Large 26
V

Calamari Fritti

24

crispy fried salt and pepper squid, edamame, fragrant greens, garlic aioli, lemon

Pork Spare Ribs

26

slow cooked and finished in the wood-fired oven, sticky hoisin bbq sauce

GF

Rustic Focaccia

25

baked with olive oil, fresh herbs, kalamata olives and roasted peppers, topped with wild rocket, prosciutto crudo, balsamic and parmesan

V on request

Garlic Prawns

26

flambe with white wine, cream, capers, and garlic butter, wood-fired ciabatta

Baked Formaggio Dip

24

cheddar, mozzarella, cream cheese, sour cream, parmesan, garlic, jalapenos baked in a cast-iron skillet, served with wood-fired ciabatta

V

Main Fare

Caesar Salad

28

cos lettuce, spinach, parmesan, bacon, poached egg, anchovy, ciabatta croutons

Add: with southern fried chicken +7

GF on requestV on request

Salt & Pepper Squid Salad

28

flash fried, fragrant greens, edamame, vietnamese dressing, garlic aioli, lemon

Winter Insalata

30

sumac roasted winter vegetables, labneh, wild rocket, pomegranate dressing, manuka honey, pistachio zaatar

GFV

Pasta Di Pollo

32

penne pasta, chicken, spinach, creamy basil pesto sauce, sundried tomato, parmesan

V on request

Penne Carbonara

30

penne pasta, streaky bacon, free range egg, portabello mushroom, spinach, parmesan

V on request

Butternut Mezzelune

34

butternut pumpkin filled pasta, smoked roast pepper romesco, wild rocket, crumbled feta, signature seeds, parmesan

V

Lamb Pappardelle

36

slow cooked lamb shoulder, forage mushroom, spinach, pappardelle pasta, truffle, red wine jus, parmesan, fresh lemon

Lasagne Al Forno

35

beef ragu, lasagna sheets, three cheese bechamel, layered in a cast iron skillet and baked in our wood-fired oven, served with insalata

Pork Spare Ribs

39

slow cooked and finished in the wood-fired oven, sticky hoisin bbq sauce, served with makikihi fries and seasonal insalata

GF

Carne

All carne cuts are served with potato gratin, manuka honey glazed winter vegetables and red wine jus.

250g Premium Ribeye

54
GF

300g Roasted Pork Belly

42
GF

Wood Fired Pizza

Small 23cm (8x slice) · Large 30cm (12x slice). Gluten free large bases and vegan cheese available with $4 surcharge.

Margherita

tomato passata, basil pesto, mozzarella

  • Small (23cm) 23
  • Large (30cm) 31
V

Hawaiian

classic ham and pineapple

  • Small (23cm) 23
  • Large (30cm) 31

Pepperoni

pepperoni salami, chilli flakes, mozzarella

  • Small (23cm) 28
  • Large (30cm) 37

Sorrento

spinach, roasted pumpkin and kumara, feta, garlic aioli

  • Small (23cm) 28
  • Large (30cm) 37
V

Napoli

chorizo, portobello mushrooms, spinach, tomato

  • Small (23cm) 28
  • Large (30cm) 37

Milanese

chorizo, salami, kalamata olives, anchovies

  • Small (23cm) 28
  • Large (30cm) 37

Quattro Formaggi

gorgonzola, parmesan, feta, ricotta salata

  • Small (23cm) 28
  • Large (30cm) 37
V

Gladiator

chorizo, ham, salami, red onion, sweet chilli sauce

  • Small (23cm) 29
  • Large (30cm) 38

Carne

chorizo, pork belly, salami, red onion, manuka bbq sauce

  • Small (23cm) 29
  • Large (30cm) 38

Sicilian

chicken, streaky bacon, spinach, red onion, peanut satay sauce

  • Small (23cm) 29
  • Large (30cm) 38

Tuscan

prosciutto, haloumi cheese, spinach, red onion, semi dried tomato, kalamata olives

  • Small (23cm) 29
  • Large (30cm) 38

Dolce Di Pollo

chicken, basil pesto, spinach, parmesan

  • Small (23cm) 29
  • Large (30cm) 38

Vege Supremo

capsicum, kalamata olive, spinach, semi dried tomato, red onion, pineapple, mushroom

  • Small (23cm) 29
  • Large (30cm) 38
V

Verona

chicken, cranberry sauce, spinach, creamy brie

  • Small (23cm) 29
  • Large (30cm) 38

Porcellino

pulled pork, pork belly, coriander, hoisin, spring onion, sesame

  • Small (23cm) 29
  • Large (30cm) 38

Pollo Picante

chicken, chorizo, jalapenos, red onion, capsicum, sriracha mayo

  • Small (23cm) 29
  • Large (30cm) 38

Manzo Al BBQ

beef brisket, chorizo, onion, mushroom, bbq sauce, black garlic aioli

  • Small (23cm) 31
  • Large (30cm) 40

Agnellino

slow cooked lamb shoulder, sumac, red onion, spinach, greek yoghurt

  • Small (23cm) 31
  • Large (30cm) 40

Marinara

prawns, mussels, smoked salmon, capers, red onion

  • Small (23cm) 33
  • Large (30cm) 42

Salmone

smoked salmon, cream cheese, spinach, capers, red onion

  • Small (23cm) 33
  • Large (30cm) 42

Sides

Makikihi Fries

12

served with garlic aioli and tomato sauce

GFV

Garlic Bread

12

wood-fired ciabatta with garlic butter

V

Seasoned Wedges

13

sweet chilli sauce, sour cream

GFV

Insalata

13

cos lettuce, mesculin, sundried tomato, kalamata olive, red onion, balsamic vinaigrette

GFV

Winter Vegetables

15

sumac roasted winter vegetables, labneh, manuka honey, pistachio zaatar

GFV

Desserts

Eggnog Creme Brulee

19

spiced brandy custard, crunchy caramel, mulled wine poached pear

GF

Apple Crostata

20

sweet pie crust, granny smith apple, spiced currants, served hot with fresh runny cream and maple walnut ice cream, perfect for sharing

Baileys Cheesecake

19

baked chocolate cheesecake, whipped cream and freeze dried raspberries

GF

Baklava Mille Feuille

19

layers of sugared filo pastry, pistachio, walnut and pecan, creme patisserie

Affogato

16

vanilla ice cream, freshly brewed espresso, frangelico shot

GF

Ice Cream Sundae

16

strawberry, chocolate or caramel, whipped cream, maraschino cherry

GF

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