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LUNCH MENU - WEEKENDS


ENTREES



Max Style Bruschetta (GFO)
House baked bread topped with tomatoes, red onion, parmesan, basil and a balsamic reduction
$16


Trio of Dips
House baked bread with a selection of homemade Mediterranean dips
$15


Garlic or Herb Bread (GFO)
$8
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*add cheese$2


Mixed Bread Plate (serves 4) (GFO)
Assortment of garlic bread, herb bread and Max style bruschetta
$20


Soup of the Day
$14


Mixed Olives (GFO)
Served warm with ciabatta
$14


Calamari (LG)
Lightly fried calamari dusted in rice flour, lemon and fresh basil. Served with traditional Greek salad and spicy aioli
$17


Burrata (GFO)
Basil and pistachio pesto, roasted tomatoes, toasted ciabatta
$22


Mussels (GFO)
Mussels cooked in a tomato, garlic, onion and chilli sauce. Served with house baked bread
(e)
$20

(m)
$32


Arancini Balls
Rice balls filled with tomato, basil, onion, grana padano, basil aioli
$16


Baked Mushrooms
Oven baked with feta, parmesan, garlic, herbs and panko crumbs
$18


Croquettes
Smoked beef brisket, chives, chipotle aioli
$16


Tasting Plate
Assortment of arancini balls, baked mushrooms, calamari and bruschetta
(2)
$40

(4)
$64



SALADS



Moroccan Beef Salad
Marinated beef, lentils, chick peas, pearl cous cous, pumpkin, red onion, capsicum, rocket, mint, pomegranate, olive oil, lemon and garlic
$29
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Without beef (vegan)$22


Prosciutto
Prosciutto, buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, caramelised peaches, basil, balsamic vinaigrette
$32
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Without beef (vegan)$22


Chicken (GF)
Grilled chicken tenderloins, mixed leaves, haloumi, pickled fennel, avocado pepitas, pomegranate, honey mustard dressing
$27


Caesar
Grilled chicken tenderloins with bacon, cos lettuce, egg, anchovies, parmesan, toasted sourdough croutons and caesar dressing
$26



PIZZAS



Garlic Focaccia
Garlic, oregano, fior di latte mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil
$20


Queen Margherita
San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, basil, olive oil
$25


Amalfi
Garlic base, fior di latte mozzarella, ham, salami, cherry tomatoes, mushroom, olives, parmesan
$28


Diavola
San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, basil, hot Soppressa salami
$28


Mushroom
Truffle cream, mushrooms, smoked cheese, rocket, shaved parmesan, truffle oil (add prosciutto - $6)
$30


Bergamo
Leg ham, smoked cheese, nduja (spicy sausage), eggplant, basil, parmesan
$28


Chicken
Basil pesto, marinated chicken, smoked cheese, sundried tomatoes
$27


Capricciosa
San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, leg ham, olives, mushrooms
$28


Ortolana
Fior di latte mozzarella, roasted eggplant, zucchini, capsicum, basil, shaved parmesan, olive oil
$26


Prawn
Zucchini cream, grilled prawns, Fior di latte, cherry tomatoes, chilli, rocket
$32


San Daniele
San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, prosciutto San Daniele, rocket, shaved parmesan (add burrata $6)
$30


4 Formaggi
Fior di latte mozzarella, gorgonzola, smoked cheese, parmesan, basil
$28


Calabrese
San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, hot salami, capsicum, Nduja (spicy sausage), olives
$28


Bufalina
Buffalo mozzarella (fresh), cherry tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil (add prosciutto - $6
$30


Meat Lovers
San Marzano tomato sauce, leg ham, salami, Italian sausage, fior di latte mozzarella
$30


Porcellina
Truffle paste, pork belly, pickled onions, smoked cheese, fried potato chips
$30


Vegan
Zucchini cream, eggplant, capsicum, olives, sun dried tomatoes, vegan cheese
$27
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Gluten free pizza bases available + $6
Vegan cheese available



PASTA



Spaghetti Napoli
Vine ripened tomato, Napoli sauce, fresh basil, onion, garlic and baby spinach
$25


Spaghetti Meatballs
Beef and veal meatballs in a fresh tomato, basil, thyme, onion, garlic and herb sauce
$29


Penne Pesto
Fresh basil, sundried tomatoes, pumpkin, onion, garlic and spinach in a creamy herb sauce (contains nuts)
$29


Fettuccini Carbonara
Bacon, egg, onion and mushrooms in a creamy garlic sauce
$30


Goats Cheese and Chorizo Spaghetti
Chorizo, mushrooms and goats cheese, tossed with chilli infused olive oil, garlic, herbs, onion
$30


Spanish Fettuccini
Prawns, chorizo, red peppers, capers, Spanish onion, fresh tomato, garlic, chilli infused olive oil and herbs
$34


Spaghetti Marinara
The finest selection of seafood, flamed in chilli infused olive oil, garlic, onions and herbs
$38


Penne Pollo Funghi
Grilled chicken pieces, mushrooms, onion, garlic and diced avocado in a creamy sauce
$29


Beef and Truffle Fettuccini
Truffle cream, sliced eye fillet, mushrooms, rocket, grana padano, truffle oil
$37


Beef Penne
Slow cooked beef brisket, mushrooms, onion, garlic, parsley, parmesan
$30


Gnocchi Gorgonzola
Homemade pumpkin gnocchi in a creamy gorgonzola sauce with baby spinach, onion and toasted walnuts
$31


Pumpkin Gnocchi
Homemade pumpkin gnocchi, Napoli sauce, roasted tomato, caramelised onions, smoked cheese, olive tapenade, basil, garlic
$31


Bufalina Gnocchi
Homemade potato gnocchi in a creamy Napoli sauce, buffalo mozzarella cherry tomatoes, onion, garlic and basil
$33


Beef Brisket Lasagna
Layers of homemade pasta with slow cooked beef brisket, Napoli sauce, onion, garlic, béchamel and parmesan
$31


Cannelloni
Homemade cannelloni filled with fetta, spinach, spring onion, honey and ricotta. Topped with Napoli sauce and parmesan. + Gluten free pasta available with all sauces + $3
$28



RISOTTO



Prawn & Scallop (GF)
Tiger prawns and scallops, tossed with roasted tomatoes, garlic, chilli oil, onion, and white wine
$38


Duck (GF)
Peking duck, mushrooms, water chestnuts, snow peas, shallots
$36


Chicken (GF)
Sautéed chicken, mushrooms, baby spinach, garlic, onion, parmesan
$31


Roasted Vegetable (GF)
Roasted Mediterranean vegetables, olive tapenade, whipped feta
$30



MAINS



Veal Scallopini (GF)
Gippsland milk-fed baby veal in a creamy garlic, white wine sauce with herb roasted potatoes, green beans and broccolini
$43


Italian Lamb Shank (GF)
Braised overnight in tomato, garlic and red wine. Served with potato and garlic mash and green beans
$39


Pork Belly (GF)
Herb roasted pork belly porchetta. Served with a kale, apple and pomegranate slaw, herb roasted potatoes and smoked barbecue sauce
$37


Chicken Max (GFO)
Chicken breast filled with feta, roasted mixed capsicum, spinach and fresh herbs. Served with a potato rosti, roasted tomatoes, grilled zucchini, basil, herb cream sauce
$37


Chicken Parmagiana
Panko crumbed chicken breast topped with Napoli sauce and grated mozzarella cheese. Served with chips and salad
$31


Eggplant Melanzane (V)
Baked layers of eggplant, Napoli sauce, buffalo mozzarella, parmesan, basil oil
$30


Salmon Fillet (GF)
Grilled Atlantic salmon served with lemon and mint infused quinoa salad, broccolini and avocado mousse
$42


Seafood Paella (GF)
Traditional Spanish rice dish with the finest selection of seafood, spicy chorizo, saffron rice, chilli, garlic, red and green peppers
$43


Pork Ribs (LG)
Slow cooked and finished with house made barbecue sauce. Served with chips
$46


Garlic/Chilli Prawns (GF)
Grilled tiger prawns served on lemon infused rice and topped with crispy leek. With your choice of a white wine and garlic or chilli sauce.
$38


Calamari (LG)
Lightly fried calamari dusted in rice flour, lemon and fresh basil. Served with chips, traditional Greek salad and spicy aioli
$32


Barramundi (GF)
Grilled barramundi fillet served with a cucumber, cherry tomato and feta salad, grilled zucchini, herb roasted potatoes and olive tapenade
$42



STEAKS



Eye Fillet
270 grams
$62


Scotch Fillet
300 grams + All our steaks come from grass fed Gippsland Angus cattle (GF) + Steaks are grilled to your liking and served with your choice of crunchy chips (LG) or potato and garlic mash (GF) and sauce + Available sauces: Red wine jus, mushroom, peppercorn and creamy garlic
$54



THE CHARGRILL



Char grilled Kangaroo (GF)
Kangaroo loin, char grilled medium rare with potato and garlic mash, broccolini, green beans and peppercorn sauce
$37


Lamb Skewer (GF)
Marinated with fresh herbs. Served with tzatziki and your choice of crunchy chips with sumac and feta or Greek salad.
$42



SIDES



Chips with aioli
$8


Greek salad
$8


Rocket and parmesan salad
$8


Potato and garlic mash
$8


Herb roasted potatoes with parmesan
$8.50


Quinoa salad
$8.50


Kale and apple slaw
$8


Chips with sumac and feta
$8.50


Broccolini and green beans
$13


Garden salad
+ A 10% surcharge applies on Sundays and public holiday + Please inform your waiter of any allergies, to ensure that every possible care is taken in the preparation of your meals. GF – gluten free GFO – gluten free option V – vegetarian LG – low gluten as some cross contamination may occur
$8

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