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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
$16

Garlic or Herb Bread (GFO)
$9
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*add cheese$3

Mixed Bread Plate (serves 4) (GFO)
Assortment of garlic bread, herb bread and Max style bruschetta
$22

Soup of the Day
$14

Mixed Olives (GFO)
Served warm with ciabatta
$14

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

Burrata (GFO)
Basil pesto, roasted tomatoes, toasted ciabatta (contains nuts)
$22

Mussels (GFO, I)
New Zealand Mussels cooked in a tomato, garlic, onion and chilli sauce. Served with house baked bread
(e)
$23

(m)
$33

Arancini Balls
Rice balls filled with tomato, basil, onion, grana padano, basil aioli
$17

Baked Mushrooms
Oven baked with feta, parmesan, garlic, herbs, pinenuts and panko crumbs
$19

Croquettes
Smoked beef brisket, chives, chipotle aioli
$16

Tasting Plate
Assortment of arancini balls, baked mushrooms, calamari and bruschetta (contains pinenuts)
(2)
$42

(4)
$66



SALADS


Moroccan Beef
Marinated beef, lentils, chick peas, pearl cous cous, pumpkin, red onion, capsicum, rocket, mint, pomegranate, olive oil, lemon and garlic
$30
...
Without beef (vegan)$22

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

Chicken (GF)
Grilled chicken tenderloins, mixed leaves, haloumi, roasted fennel, avocado, candied walnuts, pomegranate, honey mustard dressing
$27

Caesar
Grilled chicken tenderloins with bacon, cos lettuce, egg, anchovies, parmesan, toasted ciabatta croutons and Caesar dressing
$27



PIZZAS


Garlic Focaccia
Garlic, oregano, fior di latte mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil
$21

Queen Margherita
San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, basil, olive oil
$26

Amalfi
Garlic base, fior di latte mozzarella, ham, salami, cherry tomatoes, mushroom, olives, parmesan
$29

Diavola
San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, basil, hot Soppressa salami
$29

Mushroom
Truffle cream, mushrooms, smoked cheese, rocket, shaved parmesan, truffle oil (add prosciutto - $6)
$31

Bergamo
Leg ham, smoked cheese, nduja (spicy sausage), eggplant, basil, parmesan
$29

Chicken
Basil pesto, marinated chicken, smoked cheese, sundried tomatoes
$28

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
$27

Prawn (I)
Zucchini cream, grilled prawns, fior di latte, cherry tomatoes, chilli, rocket
$33

San Daniele
San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, prosciutto San Daniele, rocket, shaved parmesan (add burrata - $6)
$31

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
$29

Bufalina
Buffalo mozzarella (fresh), cherry tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil (add prosciutto - $6)
$31

Meat Lovers
San Marzano tomato sauce, leg ham, salami, Italian sausage, fior di latte mozzarella
$31

Porcellina
Truffle paste, pork belly, pickled onions, smoked cheese, fried potato chips
$31

Vegan
Zucchini cream, eggplant, capsicum, olives, sun dried tomatoes, vegan cheese
$28
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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
$30

Rigatoni Matriciana
Bacon, red onion, capsicum, olives, chilli, garlic, tossed in a spicy Napoli sauce
$30

Fettuccini Carbonara
Bacon, egg, onion and mushrooms in a creamy garlic sauce
$31

Goats Cheese and Chorizo Spaghetti
Chorizo, mushrooms and goats cheese, tossed with chilli infused olive oil, garlic, herbs, onion
$31

Spanish Fettuccini (I)
Prawns, chorizo, red peppers, capers, Spanish onion, fresh tomato, garlic, chilli infused olive oil and herbs
$35

Spaghetti Marinara (M)
The finest selection of seafood, flamed in chilli infused olive oil, garlic, onions and herbs
$39

Rigatoni Pollo Funghi
Grilled chicken pieces, mushrooms, onion, garlic and diced avocado in a creamy sauce
$30

Beef and Truffle Fettuccini
Truffle cream, sliced eye fillet, mushrooms, rocket, grana padano, truffle oil
$38

Beef Rigatoni
Slow cooked beef brisket, mushrooms, onion, garlic, parsley, parmesan
$31

Ravioli
Homemade goats cheese ravioli in a four cheese sauce, crushed pine nuts
$34

Gnocchi Pesto
Homemade potato gnocchi in a creamy basil pesto (contains nuts), pine nuts, parmesan
$33

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
$32

Cannelloni
Homemade cannelloni filled with fetta, spinach, spring onion, honey and ricotta. Topped with Napoli sauce and parmesan
$29
My New Option
Gluten free pasta available with all sauces + $3



RISOTTO


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

Lamb (GF)
Grilled lamb backstrap, mushrooms, baby spinach, caramelised onion, garlic, mint yoghurt
$36

Chicken (GF)
Sautéed chicken, mushrooms, baby spinach, garlic, onion, thyme, parmesan
$32

Vegetarian (GF)
Roasted capsicum, mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, toasted walnuts, stracciatella cheese, caramelised onion, charred broccolini, basil oil
$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 roasted fennel, pear, rocket and parmesan salad, 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, broccolini, green beans, herb cream sauce
$38

Chicken Parmagiana
Panko crumbed chicken breast topped with Napoli sauce and grated mozzarella cheese. Served with chips and salad
$32

Eggplant Melanzane (V)
Baked layers of eggplant, Napoli sauce, buffalo mozzarella, parmesan, basil oil
$31

Salmon Fillet (GF, A)
Grilled Atlantic salmon served with a radicchio, orange and candied walnut salad, herb roasted potatoes, honey vinaigrette
$43

Seafood Paella (GF, M)
Traditional Spanish rice dish with the finest selection of seafood, spicy chorizo, saffron rice, chilli, garlic, red and green peppers
$44

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

Garlic/Chilli Prawns (GF, I)
Grilled tiger prawns served on rice. With your choice of a white wine and garlic or chilli sauce
$38

Calamari (LG, I)
Lightly fried calamari dusted in rice flour, lemon and fresh basil. Served with chips, traditional Greek salad and spicy aioli
$33

Barramundi (GF, A)
Grilled barramundi fillet served with a cucumber salad, zucchini ribbons, mint yoghurt, herb roasted potatoes and olive tapenade
$43



STEAKS


Eye Fillet
270 grams
$63

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
$55



THE CHARGRILL


Char grilled Kangaroo (GF)
Kangaroo loin, char grilled medium rare with potato and garlic mash, broccolini, green beans and peppercorn sauce
$38

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
$8.5

Greek salad
$8.5

Rocket, parmesan, fennel and pear salad
$9

Potato and garlic mash
$8.5

Herb roasted potatoes with parmesan
$9

Radicchio, orange and candied walnut salad
$9

Chips with sumac and feta
$9

Broccolini and green beans
$13

Garden salad
+ A 10% surcharge applies on Sundays and public holidays + 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 Seafood origin A: Australian I: Imported M: Mixed
$8.5

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