Briscola Italian

Pane / Bread

• Pane di Casa6,00 AU$

  warm italian bread / evo oil / balsamic

• Garlic Bread9,00 AU$

  toasted italian bread / garlic butter / parsley

• Pizza Bread #110,00 AU$

  garlic butter & parsley (vegan); rosemary & sea salt (vegan)

• Pizza Bread #212,00 AU$

  mozzarella & garlic butter

Stuzzichini / Entrees & Starters

• Warmed Olives9,00 AU$

  local black olives / sicilian olives / rosemary / toasted almonds / warm evo oil

• Antipasto Board

  local salume / prosciutto / giardiniera / triple cream brie / pane di casa (min two)

  • pp13,00 AU$

• Bruschetta14,00 AU$

  toasted pane di casa / fresh ricotta / cherry tomato / basil / balsamic & fig glaze

• Arancini 'Cacio e Pepe'19,00 AU$

  pecorino & mozzarella risotto balls / panko crumbs / black pepper / basil pesto

• Calamaretti**15,00 AU$

  sea salt calamari / rocket / gorgonzola maionese

• Polpette15,00 AU$

  veal & pork meatballs / napoli sugo / shaved parmesan

• Gamberoni22,00 AU$

  king prawns / chilli / garlic / brandy / macchiato sugo / fregola

Pasta & Risotto

gluten free pasta +$2

• Vegan & Friends28,00 AU$

  mixed mushroom & red wine ragú / baby spinach / garlic / truffle oil; with choice of gnocchi, risotto (gluten free), rigatoni or gluten free penne

• Linguine Ricotta*26,00 AU$

  roasted capsicum / black olives / garlic / chilli arrabbiata sugo /fresh ricotta / basil

• Gnocchi Gorgonzola28,00 AU$

  gorgonzola / mushroom / baby spinach / shaved parmesan / toasted walnuts

• Casareccia Alibrandi28,00 AU$

  chicken / local pancetta / brandy / sun-dried tomato / spring onion / macchiato sugo

• Pappardelle al Ragu*30,00 AU$

  egg ribbon pasta / three meat ragú / shaved parmesan / basil

• Nonna Enza's Ravioli33,00 AU$

  home-made roast pumpkin & ricotta ravioli, burnt sage butter, amaretti (subject to availability)

• Linguine di Mare36,00 AU$

  king prawns / scallops / mussels / cherry tomato / spring onion / chilli/ garlic / vino bianco; in olive oil or napoli sugo

• Risotto Lino30,00 AU$

  veal / mushroom / baby spinach / sun-dried tomato / shaved parmesan / truffle oil

• Risotto Nicola33,00 AU$

  king prawns / burrata / baby peas / napoli sugo / herbs

Secondi / Mains

• Pesce del Giorno32,00 AU$

  seared barramundi / fregola / green beans / cherry tomato / salmoriglio sauce

• Pollo Gamberi**40,00 AU$

  chicken breast/ king prawns / garlic / chilli/ brandy / macchiato sugo / roast veg / chat potato

• Saltimbocca Romana**44,00 AU$

  veal backstrap / prosciutto / sage / vino bianco / green beans / chat potato

• Tagliata di Manzo**47,00 AU$

  sliced angus sirloin / caramelised onion / mushroom & marsala jus / truffled parmesan chips

Contorni / Sides

• Caprese di Burrata**22,00 AU$

  burrata / heirloom tomatoes / basil/ pangrattato / balsamic glaze

• Fagiolini*15,00 AU$

  sauteed green beans / baby spinach / garlic / almonds / sweet vermouth

• Rucola*12,00 AU$

  rocket salad / shaved parmesan / toasted walnuts / pear / balsamic & fig glaze

• Patatine*10,00 AU$

  straight cut chips / gorgonzola maionese or ketchup

Lunch Expresso Combo

$23; includes a glass of house wine, soft drink, juice or coffee; extras: larger pasta portion add $5 / add sml chips $5 / extra ingredients min $5ea

• Spaghetti Aglio Olio

  chilli / garlic / parsley / cherry tomato / evo oil / pangrattato

• Penne Diavola

  double chilli / onion / garlic / tomato & cream sauce / shaved parmesan

• Mushroom Marsala

  rigatoni pasta / mushroom / garlic / spring onion / marsala wine / cream / shaved parmesan

• Margherita Pizza

  tomato sugo + bocconcini + basil + evo oil

• Sienna Pizza

  olive oil base + potato + caramelised onion + rocket + balsamic glaze

• Pepperoni Pizza

  tomato sugo + mozzarella + salami

• Insalata di Pollo**

  seared chicken / rocket / garlic / white wine / capers / sun-dried tomato; extra chicken $7

Pizza

extras: gluten free base (12") +$4 / vegan cheese $2 / extra proteins, anchovies +$3 / cheeses, veg +$2 / king prawns $6

Pizza Rossa

medium 11" tomato base

• Margherita20,00 AU$

  bocconcini + oregano + fresh basil + olive oil

• Napoletana20,00 AU$

  bocconcini + anchovies + black olives+ oregano

• Queen Margherita23,00 AU$

  bocconcini + basil pesto + sun-dried tomato + shaved parmesan + olives + basil

• Puttanesca23,00 AU$

  bocconcini + pepperoni + baby capers + anchovies + olives + chilli

• Pizza 4 Luca23,00 AU$

  mozzarella + pancetta + caramelised onions + olives + rosemary

• Quattro Stagioni23,00 AU$

  mozzarella + smoked leg ham + mushrooms + artichokes + olives

• Piccante23,00 AU$

  mozzarella + hot veneto salami + red onion + roasted capsicum + chilli

• La Posada24,00 AU$

  mozzarella + pepperoni + pancetta + cherry tomato + red onion + anchovies

• Toscana24,00 AU$

  mozzarella + garlic + mushroom + grilled eggplant + roasted peppers + artichokes + spring onion

• Prosciutto24,00 AU$

  bocconcini + prosciutto + cherry tomato + rocket + shaved parmesan + evo oil

• Tartufo24,00 AU$

  mozzarella + truffled salami + mushroom + red onion + olives

• Briscola25,00 AU$

  mozzarella + hot veneto salami + gorgonzola + caramelised onions + chilli + rocket

• The Italian Job25,00 AU$

  mozzarella + italian sausage + smoked leg ham + pepperoni + pancetta

• Marco Pollo25,00 AU$

  mozzarella + chicken + pancetta + red onion + roasted peppers + basil pesto

• Supremo25,00 AU$

  mozzarella + smoked leg ham + pepperoni + mushroom + red onion + roasted peppers + olives

Pizza Bianca

medium 11" olive oil base

• Funghi22,00 AU$

  bocconcini + mushrooms + parsley + shaved parmesan + truffle oil

• Sienna23,00 AU$

  potato + caramelised onion + rocket + balsamic & fig glaze

• Gianni23,00 AU$

  bocconcini + mushroom + caramelised onion + gorgonzola + parmesan + chilli + rocket

• Gran Sasso23,00 AU$

  mascarpone + italian sausage + grilled eggplant + mushroom + truffle oil

Dolci / Dessert

• Formaggi19,00 AU$

  cheese board / gorgonzola / triple cream brie / lavosh / fig jam / pear

• Gelato**

  belgian chocolate / salted hazelnut / zabaglione / pistacchio

  • Duo12,00 AU$
  • Trio15,00 AU$

• Sorbeto

  lemon / raspberry

  • Duo12,00 AU$
  • Trio15,00 AU$

• Pannacotta15,00 AU$

  vanilla bean / spiced honey & pear compote / amaretti biscotti

• Tiramisu16,00 AU$

  savoiardi / zabaglione / mascarpone / espresso / marsala / cocoa

• Crostata al Limone15,00 AU$

  lemon tart / passionfruit reduction / shaved white chocolate / mascarpone

• Ferrero Rocher Calzone24,00 AU$

  nutella / mascarpone / toasted hazelnuts / rice crisps / chocolate soil / vanilla ice cream

• Affogato10,00 AU$

  zabaglione gelato 'drowned' in espresso

• Affogato Liquore18,00 AU$

  as above w/ frangelico, nocello, amaretto, or local caramel vodka

• Affogato Limoncello14,00 AU$

  lemon sorbet/limoncello (no coffee)

• Digestivi / Amari

  ask for our complete menu of after dinner drinks

Bambini / Kids

$16; kids under 12 choose a pizza or pasta below + ice cream

Pizza

• Margherita

  w/ mozzarella

• Pepperoni

  w/ mozzarella + salami

• Hawaiian

  w/ mozzarella + ham + pineapple

• Meatlover

  w/ mozzarella + ham + salami

• Ham

  w/ mozzarella + ham

Pasta

• Mac & Cheese

• Penne w/ Tomato Sugo & Parmesan

• Penne w/ Butter & Parmesan

• Spaghetti Carbonara

• Spaghetti Bolognese & Parmesan

Dessert

• Vanilla Ice Cream w/ Topping

  included

• Swap for a Scoop of Gelato

  add $4

Extra

• Small Chips w/ Sauce

  add $5

Too Hard To Choose?

• Chef's "Assaggini" Tasting Menu75,00 AU$

  10 dishes including dessert / min 4ppl

Drinks Menu

Briscola is fully licensed - no byo | cakeage $3pp. More wines available on our cellar wine list

Vino Rosso / Red Wine

• N/V House Red Wine10,00 AU$

• 2019 Fantini, Sangiovese, Tuscany, Italy11,00 AU$

• 2018 Long Rail Gully, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canberra District13,00 AU$

• 2019 Four Winds, Cabernet Merlot, Canberra District13,00 AU$

• 2019 Nick o'Leary 'Heywood' Shiraz, Canberra District14,00 AU$

• 2018 Bricco, Langhe Nebbiolo, Piemonte, Italy15,00 AU$

• 2018 Long Rail, Gully Pinot Noir, Canberra District15,00 AU$

• 2017 Zenato, Valpolicella Superiore, Veneto, Italy58,00 AU$

• 2019 Burchino, Chianti Superiore, Tuscany, Italy60,00 AU$

• 2019 3 Passo, Negroamaro Sangiovese, Puglia, Italy65,00 AU$

• 2018 Villa Santera, Primitivo, Puglia, Italy65,00 AU$

• 2017 Kay Brothers, Grenache, Mclaren Vale, SA75,00 AU$

• 2016 Vignaquadra, Montepulciano, Abruzzo, Italy85,00 AU$

Vino Bianco / White Wine

• N/V House White Wine10,00 AU$

• 2020 Fantini, Pinot Grigio, Sicily, Italy11,00 AU$

• 2019 3 Passo, Fiano Chardonnay, Venice, Italy12,00 AU$

• 2019 Nick o'Leary, Riesling, Canberra, ACT12,00 AU$

• 2021 Alan Mccorkindale, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ15,00 AU$

• 2018 Alejandro, Vermentino, Riverland, South AUS49,00 AU$

• 2018 Zenato, Soave Classico D.O.C. Veneto, Italy55,00 AU$

• 2016 Happs, Semillion Sauvignon Blanc, Margaret River, WA65,00 AU$

Spumante / Bubbles, Rose & Moscato

• N/V Loredan Gasparini, Prosecco, Veneto, Italy11,00 AU$

• 2021 Four Winds, Sangiovese Rosé, Murrumbateman12,00 AU$

• 2020 Pasqua, Moscato d'Asti, Piedmont, Italy12,00 AU$

• N/V Moet & Chandon, Champagne, Epernay, France105,00 AU$

Birre / Beer & Cider

• Peroni Leggera, Mid-Strength Lager, Italy (3.5%)

  • 330ml8,50 AU$

• Peroni, Red Lager, Italy

  • 330ml9,00 AU$

• Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Lager, Italy

  • 330ml9,50 AU$

• Menabrea, Blonde, Italy

  • 330ml10,00 AU$

• Peroni Gran Riserva, Double Malt, Italy

  • 500ml15,00 AU$

• Capital Brewing Co, Coast Ale, Canberra

  • 375ml10,00 AU$

• Bentspoke Crankshaft IPA Canberra

  • 375ml11,00 AU$

• Batlow Apple, Cider, NSW

  • 330ml10,00 AU$

Cocktails

• Bellini15,00 AU$

  prosecco w/ passionfruit, meloncello or mango liqueur

• Sex with a Bearded Man18,00 AU$

  aperol + crema alla pesca + prosecco

• Coconut Mojito18,00 AU$

  vanilla galliano + malibu rum + lime + mint

• Gianni's Sour18,00 AU$

  caramel vodka + amaretto + lemon juice + egg white

• Cosmo-Talian18,00 AU$

  vodka + frangelico + cranberry + lime

• Manhattan18,00 AU$

  rye wild turkey + bitters + vermouth

• Espresso Martini20,00 AU$

  espresso + tia maria + vanilla vodka; or w/ patron tequila

• Negroni20,00 AU$

  bulldog gin + campari + cinzano rosso

• Negroni Bianco20,00 AU$

  bulldog gin + cocchi americano + cinzano bianco

Mocktails / Non-Alcoholic

• San Bitter8,00 AU$

  w/ tonic (non-alcoholic aperitif)

• Virgin Passionfruit Mojito10,00 AU$

  lime + passionfruit + ginger ale + mint + soda

• Blue Bulls12,00 AU$

  red bull + mint + lime + blueberries + lemonade

Caraffa / Jugs

• Osteria Fiz30,00 AU$

  rosso antico + lemonade + citrus fruits + mint

• Sangria Rossa40,00 AU$

  sangiovese + brandy + lemonade + citrus fruit + pineapple + mint

• Pinot Punch45,00 AU$

  pinot grigio + grey goose vodka + meloncello + strawberries + tonic

Aperitivo / Aperitif

Spritz

• Aperol Spritz15,00 AU$

  aperol + prosecco + soda

• Cynar Spritz15,00 AU$

  cynar + prosecco + soda

• Campari Spritz15,00 AU$

  campari + prosecco + soda

• Limoncello Spritz18,00 AU$

  limoncello + prosecco + lemonade

• Negroni Sbagliato18,00 AU$

  campari + cinzano rosso + prosecco

Highballs

• Campari12,00 AU$

  w/ tonic, soda or lemonade

• Garibaldi12,00 AU$

  campari + fluffy orange juice

• Averna Mule12,00 AU$

  averna + ginger ale + orange bitters

• Amaro Mio12,00 AU$

  amaro montenegro + tonic + lemon

Vermouth

• Cin Cin12,00 AU$

  cinzano bianco + ginger ale + lime

• Americano14,00 AU$

  campari + cinzano rosso + lime + soda

Digestivi / Digestives

Liquore

$9

• Limoncello

• Frangelico

• Amaretto

• Sambucca

• Nocello

• Galliano

• Strega

Amaro

$9

• Montenegro

• Fernet Branca

• Averna

• Del Capo

• Braulio

Whisky

• Laphroaig (10yo)12,00 AU$

• Lagavulin (16yo)15,00 AU$

• Glenlivet (18yo)20,00 AU$

Spirits

• Basic Spirits

  • Starting at8,00 AU$

• Premium Spirits

  • Starting at10,00 AU$

Grappa

• Strega Alberti di Aglianico (42%)10,00 AU$

• Masi Amarone (50%)12,00 AU$

Brandy

• Vecchia Romagna, Italy10,00 AU$

• Hennesey VSOP Cognac, France12,00 AU$

• Hennesey XO Cognac, France20,00 AU$

Port

• House, Tawny Port7,00 AU$

• Penfolds, Grandfather, Barossa13,00 AU$

Dessert Wine

• 2016 Lisa Mcguigan, Botrytis Semillon, Riverina, NSW

  • Gl (50ml)12,00 AU$
  • Btl (200ml)40,00 AU$

Bevande Fredde / Cold Drinks

• San Pellegrino Mineral Water

  • 500ml8,00 AU$

• Coke5,50 AU$

• Coke No Sugar5,50 AU$

• Sprite5,50 AU$

• Soda Water5,50 AU$

• Limonata (Lemon)6,50 AU$

• Aranciata Rossa (Blood Orange)6,50 AU$

• Chinotto6,50 AU$

• Lemon Lime Bitters6,50 AU$

• Soda Lime Bitters6,50 AU$

• Tonic Water6,50 AU$

• Ginger Ale6,50 AU$

• Red Bull

  • 250ml7,00 AU$

• Orange Juice7,00 AU$

• Apple Juice7,00 AU$

• Cranberry Juice7,00 AU$

Bevande Calde / Hot Drinks

• Short Coffee4,00 AU$

• Long / White Coffee5,00 AU$

• Hot Chocolate, Mocha, Chai Latte6,00 AU$

• Tea5,50 AU$

  ask for selection