Pane / Bread
Pane di Casa$6.00
warm italian bread / evo oil / balsamic
Garlic Bread$9.00
toasted italian bread / garlic butter / parsley
Pizza Bread #1$10.00
garlic butter & parsley (vegan); rosemary & sea salt (vegan)
Pizza Bread #2$12.00
mozzarella & garlic butter
Stuzzichini / Entrees & Starters
Warmed Olives$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)
- pp$13.00
Bruschetta$14.00
toasted pane di casa / fresh ricotta / cherry tomato / basil / balsamic & fig glaze
Arancini 'Cacio e Pepe'$19.00
pecorino & mozzarella risotto balls / panko crumbs / black pepper / basil pesto
Calamaretti**$15.00
sea salt calamari / rocket / gorgonzola maionese
Polpette$15.00
veal & pork meatballs / napoli sugo / shaved parmesan
Gamberoni$22.00
king prawns / chilli / garlic / brandy / macchiato sugo / fregola
Pasta & Risotto
gluten free pasta +$2
Vegan & Friends$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*$26.00
roasted capsicum / black olives / garlic / chilli arrabbiata sugo /fresh ricotta / basil
Gnocchi Gorgonzola$28.00
gorgonzola / mushroom / baby spinach / shaved parmesan / toasted walnuts
Casareccia Alibrandi$28.00
chicken / local pancetta / brandy / sun-dried tomato / spring onion / macchiato sugo
Pappardelle al Ragu*$30.00
egg ribbon pasta / three meat ragú / shaved parmesan / basil
Nonna Enza's Ravioli$33.00
home-made roast pumpkin & ricotta ravioli, burnt sage butter, amaretti (subject to availability)
Linguine di Mare$36.00
king prawns / scallops / mussels / cherry tomato / spring onion / chilli/ garlic / vino bianco; in olive oil or napoli sugo
Risotto Lino$30.00
veal / mushroom / baby spinach / sun-dried tomato / shaved parmesan / truffle oil
Risotto Nicola$33.00
king prawns / burrata / baby peas / napoli sugo / herbs
Secondi / Mains
Pesce del Giorno$32.00
seared barramundi / fregola / green beans / cherry tomato / salmoriglio sauce
Pollo Gamberi**$40.00
chicken breast/ king prawns / garlic / chilli/ brandy / macchiato sugo / roast veg / chat potato
Saltimbocca Romana**$44.00
veal backstrap / prosciutto / sage / vino bianco / green beans / chat potato
Tagliata di Manzo**$47.00
sliced angus sirloin / caramelised onion / mushroom & marsala jus / truffled parmesan chips
Contorni / Sides
Caprese di Burrata**$22.00
burrata / heirloom tomatoes / basil/ pangrattato / balsamic glaze
Fagiolini*$15.00
sauteed green beans / baby spinach / garlic / almonds / sweet vermouth
Rucola*$12.00
rocket salad / shaved parmesan / toasted walnuts / pear / balsamic & fig glaze
Patatine*$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
Margherita$20.00
bocconcini + oregano + fresh basil + olive oil
Napoletana$20.00
bocconcini + anchovies + black olives+ oregano
Queen Margherita$23.00
bocconcini + basil pesto + sun-dried tomato + shaved parmesan + olives + basil
Puttanesca$23.00
bocconcini + pepperoni + baby capers + anchovies + olives + chilli
Pizza 4 Luca$23.00
mozzarella + pancetta + caramelised onions + olives + rosemary
Quattro Stagioni$23.00
mozzarella + smoked leg ham + mushrooms + artichokes + olives
Piccante$23.00
mozzarella + hot veneto salami + red onion + roasted capsicum + chilli
La Posada$24.00
mozzarella + pepperoni + pancetta + cherry tomato + red onion + anchovies
Toscana$24.00
mozzarella + garlic + mushroom + grilled eggplant + roasted peppers + artichokes + spring onion
Prosciutto$24.00
bocconcini + prosciutto + cherry tomato + rocket + shaved parmesan + evo oil
Tartufo$24.00
mozzarella + truffled salami + mushroom + red onion + olives
Briscola$25.00
mozzarella + hot veneto salami + gorgonzola + caramelised onions + chilli + rocket
The Italian Job$25.00
mozzarella + italian sausage + smoked leg ham + pepperoni + pancetta
Marco Pollo$25.00
mozzarella + chicken + pancetta + red onion + roasted peppers + basil pesto
Supremo$25.00
mozzarella + smoked leg ham + pepperoni + mushroom + red onion + roasted peppers + olives
Pizza Bianca
medium 11" olive oil base
Funghi$22.00
bocconcini + mushrooms + parsley + shaved parmesan + truffle oil
Sienna$23.00
potato + caramelised onion + rocket + balsamic & fig glaze
Gianni$23.00
bocconcini + mushroom + caramelised onion + gorgonzola + parmesan + chilli + rocket
Gran Sasso$23.00
mascarpone + italian sausage + grilled eggplant + mushroom + truffle oil
Dolci / Dessert
Formaggi$19.00
cheese board / gorgonzola / triple cream brie / lavosh / fig jam / pear
Gelato**
belgian chocolate / salted hazelnut / zabaglione / pistacchio
- Duo$12.00
- Trio$15.00
Sorbeto
lemon / raspberry
- Duo$12.00
- Trio$15.00
Pannacotta$15.00
vanilla bean / spiced honey & pear compote / amaretti biscotti
Tiramisu$16.00
savoiardi / zabaglione / mascarpone / espresso / marsala / cocoa
Crostata al Limone$15.00
lemon tart / passionfruit reduction / shaved white chocolate / mascarpone
Ferrero Rocher Calzone$24.00
nutella / mascarpone / toasted hazelnuts / rice crisps / chocolate soil / vanilla ice cream
Affogato$10.00
zabaglione gelato 'drowned' in espresso
Affogato Liquore$18.00
as above w/ frangelico, nocello, amaretto, or local caramel vodka
Affogato Limoncello$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 Menu$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 Wine$10.00
2019 Fantini, Sangiovese, Tuscany, Italy$11.00
2018 Long Rail Gully, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canberra District$13.00
2019 Four Winds, Cabernet Merlot, Canberra District$13.00
2019 Nick o'Leary 'Heywood' Shiraz, Canberra District$14.00
2018 Bricco, Langhe Nebbiolo, Piemonte, Italy$15.00
2018 Long Rail, Gully Pinot Noir, Canberra District$15.00
2017 Zenato, Valpolicella Superiore, Veneto, Italy$58.00
2019 Burchino, Chianti Superiore, Tuscany, Italy$60.00
2019 3 Passo, Negroamaro Sangiovese, Puglia, Italy$65.00
2018 Villa Santera, Primitivo, Puglia, Italy$65.00
2017 Kay Brothers, Grenache, Mclaren Vale, SA$75.00
2016 Vignaquadra, Montepulciano, Abruzzo, Italy$85.00
Vino Bianco / White Wine
N/V House White Wine$10.00
2020 Fantini, Pinot Grigio, Sicily, Italy$11.00
2019 3 Passo, Fiano Chardonnay, Venice, Italy$12.00
2019 Nick o'Leary, Riesling, Canberra, ACT$12.00
2021 Alan Mccorkindale, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ$15.00
2018 Alejandro, Vermentino, Riverland, South AUS$49.00
2018 Zenato, Soave Classico D.O.C. Veneto, Italy$55.00
2016 Happs, Semillion Sauvignon Blanc, Margaret River, WA$65.00
Spumante / Bubbles, Rose & Moscato
N/V Loredan Gasparini, Prosecco, Veneto, Italy$11.00
2021 Four Winds, Sangiovese Rosé, Murrumbateman$12.00
2020 Pasqua, Moscato d'Asti, Piedmont, Italy$12.00
N/V Moet & Chandon, Champagne, Epernay, France$105.00
Birre / Beer & Cider
Peroni Leggera, Mid-Strength Lager, Italy (3.5%)
- 330ml$8.50
Peroni, Red Lager, Italy
- 330ml$9.00
Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Lager, Italy
- 330ml$9.50
Menabrea, Blonde, Italy
- 330ml$10.00
Peroni Gran Riserva, Double Malt, Italy
- 500ml$15.00
Capital Brewing Co, Coast Ale, Canberra
- 375ml$10.00
Bentspoke Crankshaft IPA Canberra
- 375ml$11.00
Batlow Apple, Cider, NSW
- 330ml$10.00
Cocktails
Bellini$15.00
prosecco w/ passionfruit, meloncello or mango liqueur
Sex with a Bearded Man$18.00
aperol + crema alla pesca + prosecco
Coconut Mojito$18.00
vanilla galliano + malibu rum + lime + mint
Gianni's Sour$18.00
caramel vodka + amaretto + lemon juice + egg white
Cosmo-Talian$18.00
vodka + frangelico + cranberry + lime
Manhattan$18.00
rye wild turkey + bitters + vermouth
Espresso Martini$20.00
espresso + tia maria + vanilla vodka; or w/ patron tequila
Negroni$20.00
bulldog gin + campari + cinzano rosso
Negroni Bianco$20.00
bulldog gin + cocchi americano + cinzano bianco
Mocktails / Non-Alcoholic
San Bitter$8.00
w/ tonic (non-alcoholic aperitif)
Virgin Passionfruit Mojito$10.00
lime + passionfruit + ginger ale + mint + soda
Blue Bulls$12.00
red bull + mint + lime + blueberries + lemonade
Caraffa / Jugs
Osteria Fiz$30.00
rosso antico + lemonade + citrus fruits + mint
Sangria Rossa$40.00
sangiovese + brandy + lemonade + citrus fruit + pineapple + mint
Pinot Punch$45.00
pinot grigio + grey goose vodka + meloncello + strawberries + tonic
Aperitivo / Aperitif
Spritz
Aperol Spritz$15.00
aperol + prosecco + soda
Cynar Spritz$15.00
cynar + prosecco + soda
Campari Spritz$15.00
campari + prosecco + soda
Limoncello Spritz$18.00
limoncello + prosecco + lemonade
Negroni Sbagliato$18.00
campari + cinzano rosso + prosecco
Highballs
Campari$12.00
w/ tonic, soda or lemonade
Garibaldi$12.00
campari + fluffy orange juice
Averna Mule$12.00
averna + ginger ale + orange bitters
Amaro Mio$12.00
amaro montenegro + tonic + lemon
Vermouth
Cin Cin$12.00
cinzano bianco + ginger ale + lime
Americano$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)$12.00
Lagavulin (16yo)$15.00
Glenlivet (18yo)$20.00
Spirits
Basic Spirits
- Starting at$8.00
Premium Spirits
- Starting at$10.00
Grappa
Strega Alberti di Aglianico (42%)$10.00
Masi Amarone (50%)$12.00
Brandy
Vecchia Romagna, Italy$10.00
Hennesey VSOP Cognac, France$12.00
Hennesey XO Cognac, France$20.00
Port
House, Tawny Port$7.00
Penfolds, Grandfather, Barossa$13.00
Dessert Wine
2016 Lisa Mcguigan, Botrytis Semillon, Riverina, NSW
- Gl (50ml)$12.00
- Btl (200ml)$40.00
Bevande Fredde / Cold Drinks
San Pellegrino Mineral Water
- 500ml$8.00
Coke$5.50
Coke No Sugar$5.50
Sprite$5.50
Soda Water$5.50
Limonata (Lemon)$6.50
Aranciata Rossa (Blood Orange)$6.50
Chinotto$6.50
Lemon Lime Bitters$6.50
Soda Lime Bitters$6.50
Tonic Water$6.50
Ginger Ale$6.50
Red Bull
- 250ml$7.00
Orange Juice$7.00
Apple Juice$7.00
Cranberry Juice$7.00
Bevande Calde / Hot Drinks
Short Coffee$4.00
Long / White Coffee$5.00
Hot Chocolate, Mocha, Chai Latte$6.00
Tea$5.50
ask for selection