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ENTREES


Max Style Bruschetta (V)
House baked bread topped with tomatoes, red onion, parmesan, basil and a balsamic reduction
$15

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

Garlic or Herb Bread
$8
...
*add cheese$2

Mixed Bread Plate
Assortment of garlic bread, herb bread and Max Style Bruschetta (serves 4)
$20

Soup of the Day
$13

Mixed Olives
Served warm with ciabatta
$14

Calamari
Lightly fried calamari dusted in rice flour, lemon and fresh basil. Served with a traditional Greek salad and spicy aioli
$18

Burrata
Basil and pistachio pesto, roasted tomatoes, toasted ciabatta
$21

Croquettes
Smoked beef brisket, chives, chipotle aioli
$16

Mussels
Mussels cooked in a tomato, garlic, onion and chilli sauce. Served with house baked bread
(e)
$18

(m)
$30

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

Baked Mushroom (V)
Oven baked with feta, parmesan, garlic, herbs and panko crumbs
$18

Tasting Plate
Assortment of arancini balls, baked mushrooms, calamari and bruschetta
(2)
$34

(4)
$54



SALADS


Moroccan Beef Salad
Marinated beef, lentils, chick peas, pearl cous cous, pumpkin, red onion, capsicum, rocket, mint, pomegranate, garlic, olive oil, lemon
$26
My New Option
Without beef (vegan)$18

Chicken (GF)
Grilled chicken tenderloins, haloumi, mixed leaves, pickled fennel, avocado, pepitas, pomegranate, honey mustard dressing
$25

Caesar
Grilled chicken tenderloins with bacon, cos lettuce, egg, anchovies, parmesan, toasted ciabatta croutons and Caesar dressing
$24

Prosciutto (GF)
Prosciutto, buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, caramelised peaches, balsamic vinaigrette, basil
$28



PIZZAS


Garlic Focaccia (V)
Garlic, oregano, fior di latte mozzarella, olive oil
$17

Queen Margherita (V)
San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, basil, olive oil
$21

Amalfi
Garlic base, mozzarella, ham, salami, cherry tomato, mushroom, olives, parmesan
$25

Diavola
San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, basil, hot Soppressa salami
$24

Mushroom (V)
Truffle cream, mushrooms, smoked cheese, garlic, rocket, shaved parmesan, truffle oil
$26

Chicken
Basil pesto, marinated chicken, smoked cheese, sundried tomatoes
$24

Capricciosa
San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, leg ham, mushrooms, olives
$25

Ortolana (V)
Fior di latte mozzarella, zucchini, capsicum, eggplant, basil, parmesan, olive oil
$22

Prawn
Zucchini cream, grilled prawns, Fior di latte, cherry tomatoes, chilli, rocket
$28

San Daniele
San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, prosciutto San Daniele, rocket, shaved parmesan (add burrata - $6)
$26

4 Formaggi
Fior di latte mozzarella, gorgonzola, smoked cheese, parmesan, basil
$24

Calabrese
San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, salami, Nduja (spicy sausage) onion, capsicum, olives
$26

Bergamo
Leg ham, smoked cheese, nduja (spicy sausage), eggplant, basil, parmesan
$26

Bufalina
Buffalo mozzarella (fresh), cherry tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil
$28

Meat Lovers
San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, leg ham, salami, Italian sausage
$28

Porcellina
Truffle paste, pork belly, pickled onions, smoked cheese, fried potato chips
$26

Vegan Pizza (V)
Zucchini cream, eggplant, capsicum, sundried olives, tomatoes, vegan cheese
$23
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Gluten free pizza bases available + $6



PASTA


Spaghetti Napoli (V)
Vine ripened tomato, Napoli sauce, fresh basil, garlic, onion and baby spinach
$23

Spaghetti Meatballs
Beef and veal meatballs in a fresh tomato, basil, onion and thyme sauce
$26

Penne Pesto (V)
Fresh basil, sundried tomato, onion, garlic, pumpkin, and spinach in a creamy herb sauce (contains nuts)
$25

Fettuccini Carbonara
Bacon, egg, onion and mushrooms in a creamy garlic sauce
$27

Goats Cheese and Chorizo Spaghetti
Chorizo, mushrooms and goats cheese, tossed with chilli infused olive oil, garlic, onion, herbs
$27

Spanish Fettuccini
Prawns, chorizo, red peppers, capers, Spanish onion, fresh tomato, garlic, chilli infused olive oil and herbs
$30

Spaghetti Marinara
The finest selection of seafood, flamed in chilli infused olive oil, garlic, onion and herbs
$32

Penne Pollo Funghi
Grilled chicken pieces, mushrooms, onion, garlic and diced avocado in a creamy sauce
$27

Beef and Truffle Fettuccini
Truffle cream, sliced eye fillet, mushrooms, rocket, grana padano, truffle oil
$32

Beef Penne
Slow cooked beef brisket, mushrooms, parsley, onion, garlic, parmesan
$28

Gnocchi Gorgonzola (V)
Homemade pumpkin gnocchi in a creamy gorgonzola sauce with baby spinach, onion and toasted walnuts
$28

Pumpkin Gnocchi (V)
Homemade pumpkin gnocchi, Napoli sauce, roasted tomato, caramelised onions, smoked cheese, basil, garlic, olive tapenade
$28

Bufalina Gnocchi (V)
Homemade potato gnocchi, creamy Napoli sauce, buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, onion, garlic and basil
$30

Beef Brisket Lasagna
Layers of homemade pasta, slow cooked beef brisket, Napoli sauce, bechamel and parmesan
$28

Cannelloni (V)
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
$26



RISOTTO


Prawn & Scallop (GF)
Tiger prawns and scallops tossed with roasted tomatoes, chilli oil, onion, white wine
$29

Chicken (GF)
Sautéed chicken, mushrooms, sage, baby spinach, parmesan, onion
$27

Duck (GF)
Peking duck, mushrooms, water chestnuts, snow peas, shallots
$30

Roasted Vegetable (V, GF)
Roasted pumpkin, sunRoasted Mediterranean vegetables, olive tapenade, whipped feta dried tomatoes, fetta, snow peas, mushrooms, onion, garlic, pepitas
$27



MAINS


Veal Scallopini (GF)
Gippsland milk-fed baby veal in a creamy garlic, white wine sauce with herb roasted potatoes, broccolini and green beans
$34

Italian Lamb Shank (GF)
Braised overnight in tomato, garlic and red wine. Served with potato and garlic mash and green beans
$32

Chicken Max (GFO)
Chicken breast filled with feta, spinach, roasted mixed capsicum and fresh herbs. Served with a potato rosti, roasted tomatoes, grilled zucchini and herb cream sauce
$30

Chicken Parmagiana
Panko crumbed chicken breast topped with Napoli sauce and mozzarella cheese. Served with chips and salad
$28

Eggplant Melanzane (V)
Baked layers of eggplant, Napoli sauce, buffalo mozzarella, parmesan, basil oil
$26

Seafood Paella (GF)
Traditional Spanish rice dish with the finest selections of seafood, spicy chorizo, saffron rice, chilli, red and green peppers
$42

Pork Ribs (LG)
Slow cooked and finished with house made barbecue sauce. Served with chips
$39

Garlic/Chilli Prawns (GF)
Grilled tiger prawns served on lemon infused and topped with crispy leek. With your choice of a white wine and garlic or chilli sauce
$30

Salmon Fillet (GF)
Grilled Atlantic salmon served with lemon and mint infused quinoa, broccolini and avocado mousse
$40

Barramundi (GF)
Grilled barramundi fillet served with a cucumber, cherry tomato and feta salad, grilled zucchini, herb roasted potatoes and olive tapenade
$32

Calamari (LG)
Lightly fried calamari dusted in rice flour, lemon and fresh basil. Served with chips, traditional Greek salad and spicy aioli
$29

Pork Belly (GF)
Herb roasted pork belly porchetta. Served with a kale, apple and pomegranate slaw, herb roasted potatoes and smoked barbecue sauce
$31



STEAKS


Eye Fillet
270 grams
$60

Scotch Fillet
300 grams + All our steaks come from grass fed Gippsland Angus cattle (GF) + Steaks are cooked 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
$50



THE CHARGRILL


Char grilled Kangaroo (GF)
Kangaroo loin, char grilled medium rare with potato and garlic mash, broccolini, green beans, peppercorn sauce
$32

Lamb Skewer (GF)
Marinated with fresh herbs. Served with tzatziki and your choice of crunchy chips with sumac and feta or Greek salad
$34



BURGERS


Beef
Double beef patties, cheddar cheese, caramelised onion, gherkins, American mustard and tomato sauce. Served with chips
$23

Chicken
Buttermilk fried chicken tenders, lettuce, cheddar cheese, tomato, honey mustard sauce. Served with chips
$22
My New Option
*Add bacon to any burger$2.50



SIDES


Chips with aioli
$8

Garden salad
$8

Greek salad
$8

Kale, apple & pomegranate slaw
$8

Rocket and parmesan salad
$8

Potato and garlic mash
$8

Broccolini and green beans
$13

Quinoa salad
$8.50

Herb roasted potatoes with parmesan
$8.50

Chips with sumac and feta
GF – gluten free GFO – gluten free option V – vegetarian LG – low gluten as some cross contamination may occur + Please inform your waiter of any allergies, to ensure that every possible care is taken in the preparation of your meals.
$8.50

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