il.tavo

our menu is designed to be shared and enjoyed over conversation much like a traditional italian family meal. we use fresh pasta and inhouse developed sauces using the best ingredients from Italy and Australia.

we offer two sizes for most dishes, main size and a larger sharing serve for two, we would normally recommend one or two side plates to accompany our main dishes and encourage the sharing style of eating.

it is always our aim to please. if you desire a variation on one of our menu items please ask our staff when ordering.

(gf) - gluten free (v) - vegetarian

we cannot guarantee that our menu items are completly free of gluten. there is always a possibility of trace amounts crossing over from other kitchen areas. please consider this when ordering from our menu.

please no split bills

il.cocktail

il.tavo limonegin, vodka shaken with lemon layered over limoncello & lurisia gazzosa finish.

aperol spritz aperol topped with prosecco & soda with an orange wedge

sicilian iced teatequila, vodka, gin, cointreau & rum mixed together with some lime and lurisia chinotto.

sofia loren a mixture of pimms, cointreau with lime, cranberry & apple juice

pollice veroe - house punchamaro montenegro, malibu & apple juice mixed with lime & lurisia gazzosa

caffè specialein house prepared cold drip coffee with frangelico, disaronno, cointreau mixed with liquid chocolate & ice cream

montenegro dragona mix of chambord, amaro montenegro & vodka with apple juice and a berry finish

glass / caraffa

16 / 33

15 / 31

17 / 35

16 / 33

15 / 31

16 / 33

16 / 33

b / g

45 / 9

45 / 9

39 / 8

35 / 7

31 / 6

b / g

39 / 8

37 / 8

33 / 7

33 / 7

30 / 6

il.vino rosso - red wine

2011 wood park 'forgotten patch' sangiovese2011 yerring station village pinot noir2013 bonacchi 'gentilesco' chianti 2013 st hallett 'black clay' shirazn/v tatachilla cabernet shiraz

il.vino bianco - white wine

2013 innocent bystander pinot gris2012 redbank prosseco2012 tormaresca chardonnay2013 slip knot sauvignon blanc2013 corte giara pinot grigio

39per

person

31per

person

15per

child

il.tavo banchetto

can't decide exactly what you want or just to hungry to choose? let us help you with that!

a. grande perfect for large groups, starting with our seasonal antipasti, salads and breads, followed by an endless range of pizzas and pasta from our menu. we keep them coming till you say stop!

b. piccoloworks well with smaller groups the piccolo is an endless selection of breads, pizza and pasta from our menu. we keep them coming till you say stop!

c. bambinifor kids under 12 choose any main meal from the bambini menu, a soft drink and a gelati desert

25

11

13

15 / 27

13

13

il.antipasto - starters

antipasti seasonal selection from the deli to share with two or more

bruschetta tomato, onion, basil, & goats cheese

calamari fritti coated in semolina, aioli & lemon

cozze mussels w/garlic, tomato sauce olives & chilli (500g or 1kg)

dips trio mixture of seasonal european dips

pane di casa fresh baked inhouse breads, choose from - olive & herb - sundried tomato & cheese - basil pesto & cheese

(v)

(v)

(v)

main / share

17

17

19 / 35

19 / 35

19 / 35

19 / 35

19 / 35

21 / 37

(v)

(v)

(v)

il.pasta

lasagna ragû alla bolognese w/béchamel sauce baked to order

cannelloni con spinaci spinach & ricotta in fresh cannelloni baked to order

fettuccine ragû alla bolognese house made recipe of beef & pork in napoli sauce with homemade pasta

gnocchi alla gorgonzola homemade gnocchi with gorgonzola, cream, walnut & pear

gnocchi alla salsa homemade gnocchi with napoli, fior di latte cheese & basil

linguine alla carbonara fresh pasta with pancetta, cream, egg, parmesan & parsley

rigatoni con pollo fresh pasta with our house smoked chicken, mushroom, peas in a cream base

spaghetti puttanesca fresh pasta, napoli, olives, anchovies, chilli & capers

main / share

21 / 37

21 / 37

21 / 37

23 / 39

19 / 35

23 / 39

23

il.pasta

rigatoni all'amatriciana napoli, pancetta red wine, red onions & parmesan with fresh pasta

ravioli d'anatra fresh made duck ravioli, button & porcini mushrooms with truffle oil

spaghetti alle vongole fresh pasta with clams chilli, garlic & parsley

linguine alla marinara seafood, napoli & rocket

il.riso - risotto

risotto ai funghi button & porcini mushrooms with truffle oil

risotto alla marinara seafood risotto

additions or variations to pasta e risoadd chicken or seafood

(v, gf)

(gf)

14

17

17

17

17

17

19

19

19

(v)

(v)

(v)

il.pizza

focacciagarlic, herb & cheese

napoletana tomato base, fior di latte, ligurian olives, anchovies & oregano

diavola tomato base, fior di latte, chilli & hot salami (v.spicy)

parmigiana tomato base, fior di latte, eggplant topped with grana padano

margherita tomato base, fior di latte, basil & olive oil

tropicale tomato base, fior di latte, free range ham & pineapple

capricciosa tomato base, fior di latte, free range ham, field mushroom, ligurian olives

piccante tomato base, fior di latte, hot salami, red onions, red capsicum & chilli oil

australiana tomato base, fior di latte, pancetta, free range ham & egg

19

19

19

21

21

21

21

21

23

(v)

il.pizza

n’duja tomato base, fior di latte, n’duja & mushrooms (v.spicy)

calzone folded base, tomato, fior di latte, free range ham, field mushroom & artichokes

ortolana fior di latte, eggplant, zucchini, roasted red capsicum, mushroom

salsiccia tomato base, fior di latte, pork sausage, chilli, roasted red capsicum & ligurian olives

prosciutto tomato base, fior di latte, san daniele prosciutto, rocket, cherry tomato & parmesan

gamberi fior di latte, zucchini, cherry tomatoes & prawns

quattro formaggi tomato base, fior di latte, gorgonzola, grana padano & goats cheese

porcini fior di latte, pancetta & porcini mushroom

additions or variations to pizzas per itemadd seefood or chicken

27

26

23

23

29

26

(gf)

(gf)

(gf)

il.secondi - mains

calamari frittiin semolina, aioli, lemon with a mixed leaf & balsamic salad & fries

salmone e cavolfiore atlantic salmon with cold cauliflower salad

cous cous con pollochicken tenderloin on beetroot infused giant cous cous with roasted carrots, pickeled radish, rocket & goats cheese

quinoa con pollochicken tenderloin on white quinoa, chick peas, radiccio, saltanas with roasted pumpkin & capsicum

gallettoroasted chicken in a mediterannean marinade with garlic & rosemary potatoes

chicken parmiganawith fries & mixed leaf salad

26

26

28

9

9

9

7

(gf)

(gf)

(gf)

(v, gf)

(v, gf)

(v, gf)

(v, gf)

porchetta arrostopork belly with apple puree, pickled onions & beetroot

abbacchio alla romanalamb shoulder, with parmesan crumb crust & warm bean salad

osso buco slow cooked beef in red wine & napoli sauce with mash potato

il.contorno - sides

fagioli con pinoli warm green beans with pine nuts

patate arrostoroasted potatoes in rosemary & salt

polenta fritta polenta fries & truffle aioli

patate fritte french fries

15

15

15

9

9

9

9

(v)

(v)

(v)

(v, gf)

(v, gf)

(v, gf)

(v, gf)

insalata - salads

insalata di tonnotuna, green beans, olives, capers, spanish onion, potatoes, tomato & egg

cous cous saladbeetroot infused giant cous cous with roasted carrots, pickeled radish, rocket & goats cheese

quinoa saladquinoa, chick peas, radiccio, sultanas with roasted pumpkin & capsicum

beetroot salad goats curd, orange, balsamic & frisee lettuce

caprese salad tomatoes, fior di latte cheese & basil

di rucola salad rocket, parmesan, pear & balsamic

insalata con mista season mixed garden salad

single / share

9 / 14

11

11

13

15

il.dolci - deserts

gelati pistachio, chocolate & lemon

panna cotta with red fruits

tiramisû coffee, liqueur & mascarpone

cioccolato fondentechocolate lava cake with passion fruit custard & persian floss

nutella pizza with strawberries

specialecheck boards or with staff, as we always have a little something else sweet to choose from.

(gf)

reg / lrg

3.8 / 4.2

120c

4.71

1.55.35.3

3.5

888777

il.bevanade

caldo - hot drinks

genovese espresso, long black, cappuccino, latte, macchiato, mocha & chaidouble shot addsoy add

nutella hot chocolatebimbi cinonutella bimbi cinoiced esspressoiced chocolate

tea, english breakfast, earl grey, peppermint, camomile

digestivo

amaro montenegrograppa importedmaurizio russo limoncelloaperol aperitivocampari bitterlucana averna amaro

48

3.57

87

6.5

11

glass / caraffa3 / 8

3.8

3.5

9

il.bevanade

tapperoniperoni pintcarlton draughtcarlton pint

bottlebirra moretti or asahiperoni leggera, stella, crown, boags & coronavictoria bitter & boags light

ciderrekorderlig strawberry & lime or mixed berry

sodacoca-cola, zero, sprite, fanta, raspberry lemonade, lemon squashlurisia imported italian soft drinks, aranciata (orange)gazzosa (lemon)chinotto (citrus)lemon, lime & bitters

acqualurisia sparkling water

bambini menu

bambini pizzacheese pizza $11ham and cheese pizza $11ham, cheese & egg pizza $11additions $1

bambini mainschicken nuggets & fries $11battered fish & fries $11fries & sauce $9

dolcinutella pizza (share size) $15panna cotta w/strawberries (gf) $11single scoop gelati $5(lemon, chocolate or pistachio)

bevanadesoda by the glass $3soda by the litre $8(sprite, fanta, raspberry, lemon & cola)bimbi cino $1nutella bimbi cino $1.5

available for the kids 12 and under

il.tavo RestaurantShop 50 Brandsmart, 288 Whitehorse RoadNunawading Victoria 3131

PH: 03 9878 4449E: info@iltavo.com.auW: www.iltavo.com.au