Pane / Bread
Pane di CasaAU$ 6,00
warm italian bread / evo oil / balsamic
Garlic BreadAU$ 9,00
toasted italian bread / garlic butter / parsley
Pizza Bread #1AU$ 10,00
garlic butter & parsley (vegan); rosemary & sea salt (vegan)
Pizza Bread #2AU$ 12,00
mozzarella & garlic butter
Stuzzichini / Entrees & Starters
Warmed OlivesAU$ 9,00
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)
- ppAU$ 13,00
BruschettaAU$ 14,00
toasted pane di casa / fresh ricotta / cherry tomato / basil / balsamic & fig glaze
Arancini 'Cacio e Pepe'AU$ 19,00
pecorino & mozzarella risotto balls / panko crumbs / black pepper / basil pesto
Calamaretti**AU$ 15,00
sea salt calamari / rocket / gorgonzola maionese
PolpetteAU$ 15,00
veal & pork meatballs / napoli sugo / shaved parmesan
GamberoniAU$ 22,00
king prawns / chilli / garlic / brandy / macchiato sugo / fregola
Pasta & Risotto
gluten free pasta +$2
Vegan & FriendsAU$ 28,00
mixed mushroom & red wine ragú / baby spinach / garlic / truffle oil; with choice of gnocchi, risotto (gluten free), rigatoni or gluten free penne
Linguine Ricotta*AU$ 26,00
roasted capsicum / black olives / garlic / chilli arrabbiata sugo /fresh ricotta / basil
Gnocchi GorgonzolaAU$ 28,00
gorgonzola / mushroom / baby spinach / shaved parmesan / toasted walnuts
Casareccia AlibrandiAU$ 28,00
chicken / local pancetta / brandy / sun-dried tomato / spring onion / macchiato sugo
Pappardelle al Ragu*AU$ 30,00
egg ribbon pasta / three meat ragú / shaved parmesan / basil
Nonna Enza's RavioliAU$ 33,00
home-made roast pumpkin & ricotta ravioli, burnt sage butter, amaretti (subject to availability)
Linguine di MareAU$ 36,00
king prawns / scallops / mussels / cherry tomato / spring onion / chilli/ garlic / vino bianco; in olive oil or napoli sugo
Risotto LinoAU$ 30,00
veal / mushroom / baby spinach / sun-dried tomato / shaved parmesan / truffle oil
Risotto NicolaAU$ 33,00
king prawns / burrata / baby peas / napoli sugo / herbs
Secondi / Mains
Pesce del GiornoAU$ 32,00
seared barramundi / fregola / green beans / cherry tomato / salmoriglio sauce
Pollo Gamberi**AU$ 40,00
chicken breast/ king prawns / garlic / chilli/ brandy / macchiato sugo / roast veg / chat potato
Saltimbocca Romana**AU$ 44,00
veal backstrap / prosciutto / sage / vino bianco / green beans / chat potato
Tagliata di Manzo**AU$ 47,00
sliced angus sirloin / caramelised onion / mushroom & marsala jus / truffled parmesan chips
Contorni / Sides
Caprese di Burrata**AU$ 22,00
burrata / heirloom tomatoes / basil/ pangrattato / balsamic glaze
Fagiolini*AU$ 15,00
sauteed green beans / baby spinach / garlic / almonds / sweet vermouth
Rucola*AU$ 12,00
rocket salad / shaved parmesan / toasted walnuts / pear / balsamic & fig glaze
Patatine*AU$ 10,00
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 $6
Pizza Rossa
medium 11" tomato base
MargheritaAU$ 20,00
bocconcini + oregano + fresh basil + olive oil
NapoletanaAU$ 20,00
bocconcini + anchovies + black olives+ oregano
Queen MargheritaAU$ 23,00
bocconcini + basil pesto + sun-dried tomato + shaved parmesan + olives + basil
PuttanescaAU$ 23,00
bocconcini + pepperoni + baby capers + anchovies + olives + chilli
Pizza 4 LucaAU$ 23,00
mozzarella + pancetta + caramelised onions + olives + rosemary
Quattro StagioniAU$ 23,00
mozzarella + smoked leg ham + mushrooms + artichokes + olives
PiccanteAU$ 23,00
mozzarella + hot veneto salami + red onion + roasted capsicum + chilli
La PosadaAU$ 24,00
mozzarella + pepperoni + pancetta + cherry tomato + red onion + anchovies
ToscanaAU$ 24,00
mozzarella + garlic + mushroom + grilled eggplant + roasted peppers + artichokes + spring onion
ProsciuttoAU$ 24,00
bocconcini + prosciutto + cherry tomato + rocket + shaved parmesan + evo oil
TartufoAU$ 24,00
mozzarella + truffled salami + mushroom + red onion + olives
BriscolaAU$ 25,00
mozzarella + hot veneto salami + gorgonzola + caramelised onions + chilli + rocket
The Italian JobAU$ 25,00
mozzarella + italian sausage + smoked leg ham + pepperoni + pancetta
Marco PolloAU$ 25,00
mozzarella + chicken + pancetta + red onion + roasted peppers + basil pesto
SupremoAU$ 25,00
mozzarella + smoked leg ham + pepperoni + mushroom + red onion + roasted peppers + olives
Pizza Bianca
medium 11" olive oil base
FunghiAU$ 22,00
bocconcini + mushrooms + parsley + shaved parmesan + truffle oil
SiennaAU$ 23,00
potato + caramelised onion + rocket + balsamic & fig glaze
GianniAU$ 23,00
bocconcini + mushroom + caramelised onion + gorgonzola + parmesan + chilli + rocket
Gran SassoAU$ 23,00
mascarpone + italian sausage + grilled eggplant + mushroom + truffle oil
Dolci / Dessert
FormaggiAU$ 19,00
cheese board / gorgonzola / triple cream brie / lavosh / fig jam / pear
Gelato**
belgian chocolate / salted hazelnut / zabaglione / pistacchio
- DuoAU$ 12,00
- TrioAU$ 15,00
Sorbeto
lemon / raspberry
- DuoAU$ 12,00
- TrioAU$ 15,00
PannacottaAU$ 15,00
vanilla bean / spiced honey & pear compote / amaretti biscotti
TiramisuAU$ 16,00
savoiardi / zabaglione / mascarpone / espresso / marsala / cocoa
Crostata al LimoneAU$ 15,00
lemon tart / passionfruit reduction / shaved white chocolate / mascarpone
Ferrero Rocher CalzoneAU$ 24,00
nutella / mascarpone / toasted hazelnuts / rice crisps / chocolate soil / vanilla ice cream
AffogatoAU$ 10,00
zabaglione gelato 'drowned' in espresso
Affogato LiquoreAU$ 18,00
as above w/ frangelico, nocello, amaretto, or local caramel vodka
Affogato LimoncelloAU$ 14,00
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 $5
Too Hard To Choose?
Chef's "Assaggini" Tasting MenuAU$ 75,00
10 dishes including dessert / min 4ppl
Drinks Menu
Briscola is fully licensed - no byo | cakeage $3pp. More wines available on our cellar wine list
Vino Rosso / Red Wine
N/V House Red WineAU$ 10,00
2019 Fantini, Sangiovese, Tuscany, ItalyAU$ 11,00
2018 Long Rail Gully, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canberra DistrictAU$ 13,00
2019 Four Winds, Cabernet Merlot, Canberra DistrictAU$ 13,00
2019 Nick o'Leary 'Heywood' Shiraz, Canberra DistrictAU$ 14,00
2018 Bricco, Langhe Nebbiolo, Piemonte, ItalyAU$ 15,00
2018 Long Rail, Gully Pinot Noir, Canberra DistrictAU$ 15,00
2017 Zenato, Valpolicella Superiore, Veneto, ItalyAU$ 58,00
2019 Burchino, Chianti Superiore, Tuscany, ItalyAU$ 60,00
2019 3 Passo, Negroamaro Sangiovese, Puglia, ItalyAU$ 65,00
2018 Villa Santera, Primitivo, Puglia, ItalyAU$ 65,00
2017 Kay Brothers, Grenache, Mclaren Vale, SAAU$ 75,00
2016 Vignaquadra, Montepulciano, Abruzzo, ItalyAU$ 85,00
Vino Bianco / White Wine
N/V House White WineAU$ 10,00
2020 Fantini, Pinot Grigio, Sicily, ItalyAU$ 11,00
2019 3 Passo, Fiano Chardonnay, Venice, ItalyAU$ 12,00
2019 Nick o'Leary, Riesling, Canberra, ACTAU$ 12,00
2021 Alan Mccorkindale, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZAU$ 15,00
2018 Alejandro, Vermentino, Riverland, South AUSAU$ 49,00
2018 Zenato, Soave Classico D.O.C. Veneto, ItalyAU$ 55,00
2016 Happs, Semillion Sauvignon Blanc, Margaret River, WAAU$ 65,00
Spumante / Bubbles, Rose & Moscato
N/V Loredan Gasparini, Prosecco, Veneto, ItalyAU$ 11,00
2021 Four Winds, Sangiovese Rosé, MurrumbatemanAU$ 12,00
2020 Pasqua, Moscato d'Asti, Piedmont, ItalyAU$ 12,00
N/V Moet & Chandon, Champagne, Epernay, FranceAU$ 105,00
Birre / Beer & Cider
Peroni Leggera, Mid-Strength Lager, Italy (3.5%)
- 330mlAU$ 8,50
Peroni, Red Lager, Italy
- 330mlAU$ 9,00
Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Lager, Italy
- 330mlAU$ 9,50
Menabrea, Blonde, Italy
- 330mlAU$ 10,00
Peroni Gran Riserva, Double Malt, Italy
- 500mlAU$ 15,00
Capital Brewing Co, Coast Ale, Canberra
- 375mlAU$ 10,00
Bentspoke Crankshaft IPA Canberra
- 375mlAU$ 11,00
Batlow Apple, Cider, NSW
- 330mlAU$ 10,00
Cocktails
BelliniAU$ 15,00
prosecco w/ passionfruit, meloncello or mango liqueur
Sex with a Bearded ManAU$ 18,00
aperol + crema alla pesca + prosecco
Coconut MojitoAU$ 18,00
vanilla galliano + malibu rum + lime + mint
Gianni's SourAU$ 18,00
caramel vodka + amaretto + lemon juice + egg white
Cosmo-TalianAU$ 18,00
vodka + frangelico + cranberry + lime
ManhattanAU$ 18,00
rye wild turkey + bitters + vermouth
Espresso MartiniAU$ 20,00
espresso + tia maria + vanilla vodka; or w/ patron tequila
NegroniAU$ 20,00
bulldog gin + campari + cinzano rosso
Negroni BiancoAU$ 20,00
bulldog gin + cocchi americano + cinzano bianco
Mocktails / Non-Alcoholic
San BitterAU$ 8,00
w/ tonic (non-alcoholic aperitif)
Virgin Passionfruit MojitoAU$ 10,00
lime + passionfruit + ginger ale + mint + soda
Blue BullsAU$ 12,00
red bull + mint + lime + blueberries + lemonade
Caraffa / Jugs
Osteria FizAU$ 30,00
rosso antico + lemonade + citrus fruits + mint
Sangria RossaAU$ 40,00
sangiovese + brandy + lemonade + citrus fruit + pineapple + mint
Pinot PunchAU$ 45,00
pinot grigio + grey goose vodka + meloncello + strawberries + tonic
Aperitivo / Aperitif
Spritz
Aperol SpritzAU$ 15,00
aperol + prosecco + soda
Cynar SpritzAU$ 15,00
cynar + prosecco + soda
Campari SpritzAU$ 15,00
campari + prosecco + soda
Limoncello SpritzAU$ 18,00
limoncello + prosecco + lemonade
Negroni SbagliatoAU$ 18,00
campari + cinzano rosso + prosecco
Highballs
CampariAU$ 12,00
w/ tonic, soda or lemonade
GaribaldiAU$ 12,00
campari + fluffy orange juice
Averna MuleAU$ 12,00
averna + ginger ale + orange bitters
Amaro MioAU$ 12,00
amaro montenegro + tonic + lemon
Vermouth
Cin CinAU$ 12,00
cinzano bianco + ginger ale + lime
AmericanoAU$ 14,00
campari + cinzano rosso + lime + soda
Digestivi / Digestives
Liquore
$9
Limoncello
Frangelico
Amaretto
Sambucca
Nocello
Galliano
Strega
Amaro
$9
Montenegro
Fernet Branca
Averna
Del Capo
Braulio
Whisky
Laphroaig (10yo)AU$ 12,00
Lagavulin (16yo)AU$ 15,00
Glenlivet (18yo)AU$ 20,00
Spirits
Basic Spirits
- Starting atAU$ 8,00
Premium Spirits
- Starting atAU$ 10,00
Grappa
Strega Alberti di Aglianico (42%)AU$ 10,00
Masi Amarone (50%)AU$ 12,00
Brandy
Vecchia Romagna, ItalyAU$ 10,00
Hennesey VSOP Cognac, FranceAU$ 12,00
Hennesey XO Cognac, FranceAU$ 20,00
Port
House, Tawny PortAU$ 7,00
Penfolds, Grandfather, BarossaAU$ 13,00
Dessert Wine
2016 Lisa Mcguigan, Botrytis Semillon, Riverina, NSW
- Gl (50ml)AU$ 12,00
- Btl (200ml)AU$ 40,00
Bevande Fredde / Cold Drinks
San Pellegrino Mineral Water
- 500mlAU$ 8,00
CokeAU$ 5,50
Coke No SugarAU$ 5,50
SpriteAU$ 5,50
Soda WaterAU$ 5,50
Limonata (Lemon)AU$ 6,50
Aranciata Rossa (Blood Orange)AU$ 6,50
ChinottoAU$ 6,50
Lemon Lime BittersAU$ 6,50
Soda Lime BittersAU$ 6,50
Tonic WaterAU$ 6,50
Ginger AleAU$ 6,50
Red Bull
- 250mlAU$ 7,00
Orange JuiceAU$ 7,00
Apple JuiceAU$ 7,00
Cranberry JuiceAU$ 7,00
Bevande Calde / Hot Drinks
Short CoffeeAU$ 4,00
Long / White CoffeeAU$ 5,00
Hot Chocolate, Mocha, Chai LatteAU$ 6,00
TeaAU$ 5,50
ask for selection