La Camera is a touch of Italy right on Melbourne’s door step located in the sport and entertainment precinct and within walking distance to Melbourne’s most popular attractions such as The Arts Centre, Hamer Hall, Melbourne Recital Centre, Federation Square, MCG, Rod Laver & Hisense Arenas, Aami Park & Eureka Skydeck. Relax, unwind and escape, make La Camera your room…where, as is the case with all Italians.
Location
MR2/3 Southgate Ave,
Southbank VIC 3006
Opening Hours
Monday - Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: 5:00 pm til late
Thursday - Sunday: 12:00 pm til late
- Lunch Specials | Thursday to Saturday – 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
- Lunch & Dinner Menus
- Dessert
- Kids Menu [STRICTLY FOR 12 y.o & under]
- 3 course set menu | $ 85 pp
- Lunch Specials menu – PDF
- A la carte menu – PDF
- Drinks
Pasta
Spaghetti Bolognese $ 25.00
Pasta with a traditional rich meat [pork & beef] sauce.Spaghetti Carbonara $ 25.00
A traditional dish prepared with garlic, bacon & cream.Penne Alla Rosa | V $ 25.00
Penne with spinach, mushroom, garlic, fresh herbs, white wine, parmesan & butter.
Risotto
Risotto Alla Zucca | GF, V $ 25.00
Mushroom, pumpkin, spinach, garlic, fresh herbs, white wine, parmesan & butter.Risotto Al Pollo | GF $ 25.00
Chicken, mushroom, spinach, sun-dried tomato, garlic, fresh herbs, white wine, butter & parmesan.
Pizza
Margherita | V $ 25.00
Classic topping of mozzarella [local & imported], napoli, fresh basil & olive oil.Gustosa $ 25.00
Mozzarella, napoli, Sopressa salami, Italian sausage & caramelised onion.Vegetale | V $ 25.00
Olive, mushroom, marinated zucchini, eggplant, artichoke, napoli & mozzarella.Finocchiona Piccante | C $ 25.00
Mozzarella, Finocchiona salami, napoli & chilli.
Beverage selection [One drink included with Lunch Specials]
Red wine
La Camera House RedWhite wine
La Camera House WhiteSoft drinks
Cola, Diet Cola, Lemonade, Lemon squash, Tonic, SodaLunch Specials are available on Thursday, Friday & Saturday from midday to 3:00 pm.
V | Vegetarian, VE | Vegan, GF | Gluten free, D | Dairy free, C | Contain chilli, N | Contain Nuts - NO VARIATIONS & SUBSTITUTIONS. Please note additions will incur an extra charge. - No further discount applicable Unfortunately we DO NOT split bills. All major cards accepted except Diners Club. All card payments [Visa, Mastercard, Amex] incur a 1.5% surcharge.
Antipasti Speciale
Verdure arrostite | GF, N $ 21.50
Roasted winter vegetables [Radicchio, potato, pumpkin, carrot, onion], garlic, fresh herbs, goat cheese, salsa verde, crushed pistachio, thinly sliced prosciutto & organic aged balsamic.Calamari Alla Griglia | GF, DF, C $ 21.00
Grilled calamari marinated in chilli, garlic and fresh herbs.
Salumi [While our cured meats are Gluten Free, they are served with grissini sticks]
Prosciutto Di Parma | DF $ 15.00
Thinly sliced dry cured ham from Parma.Prosciutto Cotto | DF $ 15.00
Pure leg ham with traditional smokey flavours.Finocchiona Salame Piccante | DF, C $ 15.00
The meat is infused with “finocchio” [fennel]. It is then dry-cured & aged as long as 5 months to a year to develop its delectable flavour and aroma.Sopressa Salami | DF $ 15.00
Italian aged salami, produced with pork, lard, salt, pepper, spices and garlic. It is a typical product of Veneto, in northern Italy.
Piatti Caldi
Arancini [Cheese] | V $ 16.00
with Taleggio cheese.Arancini [Beef] $ 17.50
with minced beef and mozzarella.Pecorino, potato & thyme croquette | V $ 15.00
Verdure
Mixed olives | GF, DF, V, VE $ 12.00
Roasted capsicum | GF, DF, V, VE $ 12.00
Sun-dried tomato | GF, DF, V, VE $ 12.00
Antipasti platters
Option 1 $ 37.00
Choose a selection of 1 Verdure, 1 Salumi, 1 Piatti CaldiOption 2 $ 46.50
Choose a selection of 2 Verdure, 2 Salumi, 1 Piatti CaldiOption 3 $ 54.00
Choose a selection of 2 Verdure, 2 Salumi, 2 Piatti Caldi
Pasta
Spaghetti Bolognese $ 28.50
Pasta with a traditional rich meat [pork and beef] sauce.Spaghetti Carbonara $ 28.50
A traditional dish prepared with garlic, bacon and cream.Penne Alla Rosa | N [vegetarian option available] $ 34.00
Penne cooked with garlic, zucchini, roasted pepper, Italian sausage, garlic, spinach, a touch of cream and red pesto.Add Chicken $ 39.00
Nonna Chiara’s Pork & Veal lasagna $ 35.00
Authentic pork & veal lasagna with parmesan, garlic, mozzarella, tomato & fresh herbs.Gnocchi Di Zucca | N [Vegetarian option available] $ 34.00
Pumpkin gnocchi, burnt butter, spinach, crushed walnuts, mushrooms, crispy prosciutto topped with shaved parmesan.Linguine Alla Pescatora | C $ 39.00
Fresh linguine tossed with braised mussel meat off the shell, calamari, diced fish, garlic, chilli, crowned with Australian prawns & extra virgin olive oil.Pappardelle al ragù di maiale | C $ 38.00
Fresh Pappardelle pasta with slow cooked pork shoulder with garlic, leek, mushroom, fennel, onion, Porcini mushroom, red wine, tomato, parmesan cheese, butter, fresh herbs and a touch of Cayenne pepper.
Risotti
risotto alle verdure | GF, V [dairy free & vegan option available] $ 33.00
Risotto cooked with garlic, winter greens, cauliflower & pea purée, onion, parmesan, butter & white wine.Add chicken $ 39.00
La Camera risotto | GF, N $ 33.00
Risotto of bacon, mushroom, baby spinach, pesto, onion, tomato, parmesan cheese and a touch of cream.Add chicken $ 39.00
Contorni
Bowl of chunky chips $ 12.00
Garden salad | GF, DF, V [VE option available] $ 13.00
Salad mix and fresh vegetables with a lemon vinaigrette.Seasonal greens $ 16.00
Please ask your waiter for today's option.
Insalate
Insalata Di Cesare $ 25.00
Bacon, anchovy, chilled poached egg, croutons & parmesan shavings, cos lettuce & a traditional dressing.Add Grilled chicken $ 34.00
Insalata di zucca e fagioli | GF, DF, V, N [Vegan option available] $ 24.50
Trio of seasonal roasted vegetables [pumpkin, carrot, beetroot], duo of beans [Kidney & Fava], cherry tomato, mixed salad leaves, red onion, apple cider vinaigrette, toasted almonds.Add Grilled chicken $ 34.00
Add Grilled Calamari [Marinated in chilli & garlic] $ 39.50
Secondi
Chicken Parmigiana $ 31.50
Tender hand crumbed chicken breast prepared with premium ham, napoli sauce, topped with grilled mozzarella served with chips and garden salad.Brasato Di Guanciale | GF $ 39.50
Slow cooked Ox cheek with onion, garlic, prosciutto, leek, mushroom, root vegetables, red wine, tomato paste, fresh herbs served with chive potato rosti & seasonal greens.Anatra confit $ 37.00
Confit duck leg served with barley, porcini & wild mushroom ragú, butter, fresh herbs, onion, garlic & parmesan.Porchetta | DF, C, GF $ 39.50
Rolled & roasted pork belly stuffed with garlic & fresh herbs topped with salsa verde served with braised winter greens [Cime di rapa & Cavolo nero] with garlic, anchovy, fennel…Angus Porterhouse $ 54.00
300 g Grain Fed [Marble score 2+] served with veal jus or mushroom sauce or salsa verde & your choice of either chips or garden salad or braised winter greens…
Pizza
Garlic & Herb | V, VE, DF $ 11.50
SmallGarlic & Herb | V, VE, DF $ 20.00
LargeGarlic, herb & cheese | V $ 12.00
SmallGarlic, herb & cheese | V $ 22.50
LargeMargherita | V $ 27.00
Classic topping of mozzarella [local and imported], napoli, fresh basil and olive oil.Vegetale [Vegan option available] | V $ 28.00
Olive, mushroom, marinated zucchini, eggplant, artichoke, napoli, and mozzarella.Patata $ 29.50
Mozzarella, potato, mushroom, caramelised onion, thinly sliced prosciutto & truffle oil.Capricciosa $ 29.50
Mozzarella, artichoke, prosciutto, olive, napoli, mushroom and olive oil.Gustosa $ 29.50
Mozzarella, napoli, Calabrese salami, Italian sausage, caramelised onion and fresh basil.Finocchiona Piccante | C $ 28.50
Mozzarella, Finocchiona salami, napoli and chilli.Nduja | C $ 30.00
Mozzarella, Nduja sausage [spicy], Sopressa salami, mushroom ragú, garlic & fresh roquette leaves.Pizza Mortadella | N $ 30.00
Mozzarella, freshly sliced pistachio Mortadella, basil pesto, zucchini.V | Vegetarian VE | Vegan GF | Gluten free DF | Dairy free N | Contain nuts C | Contain Chilli Patrons with food allergies or dietary requirements, please inform your waiter prior to ordering. Although we will endeavour to accommodate your dietary needs, we cannot guarantee traces of allergens. Unfortunately we do not split bills. All major cards are accepted except Dinners Club. All card payments [VISA, MASTERCARD, AMEX] incur a 1.5% surcharge.
A surcharge of 10% applies on Sundays & 15% on Public Holidays
Dolce
Tiramisu $ 15.00
Original Venetian recipe of cream and coffee soaked Savoiardi biscuits.Gelati [2 scoops] $ 12.00
Choice of: Vanilla, Chocolate, MangoLemon, vanilla, pistachio & ricotta cannoli | N $ 14.00
Pistachio & Raspberry slice | N $ 15.00
with whipped cream.Calzone Alla Nutella | N $ 19.00
Nutella calzone served with vanilla ice-cream.GF | Gluten Free, DF | Dairy Free, NF | NUT Free, * Gluten Free option available
Dear customers, we do all we can to ensure that gluten free options are available. However, they are prepared in premises where gluten traces are present and may contain traces of gluten or nuts.
A surcharge of 10% applies on Sundays & 15% on Public Holidays
MAINS
Spaghetti Bolognese $ 15.00
Pasta with a traditional rich meat [pork & beef] sauce.Spaghetti Carbonara $ 15.00
A traditional dish prepared with garlic, bacon and cream.Chicken & mushroom risotto | GF $ 16.50
Risotto cooked with onion, mushroom & chicken.Ham & cheese pizza $ 16.00
Mozzarella, ham.Kids Menu for children under 12 years of age
Please speak to your waiter for any dietary requirements
A surcharge of 10% applies on Sundays & 15% on Public Holidays
A surcharge of 10% applies on Sundays & 15% on Public Holidays
Bottled drinks
Chinotto $ 4.50
CAPI Ginger Beer [250 ml] $ 5.50
CAPI Lemonade [250 ml] $ 5.50
CAPI Blood Orange [250 ml] $ 5.50
CAPI Pink Grapefruit [250 ml] $ 5.50
Coca Cola [330 ml] $ 5.50
Coke No Sugar [330 ml] $ 5.50
CAPI Still Water [750 ml] $ 8.00
CAPI Sparkling Water [250 ml] $ 4.00
CAPI Sparkling Water [750 ml] $ 9.00
By the glass
Cola $ 4.50
Diet Cola $ 4.50
Lemonade $ 4.50
Lemon Squash $ 4.50
Tonic Water $ 4.50
Soda Water $ 4.50
Dry Ginger Ale $ 4.50
Raspberry Lemonade $ 4.90
Lemon Lime Bitters $ 5.00
JUICES by the glass
Orange $ 5.50
Apple $ 5.50
Pineapple $ 5.50
Mango Nectar $ 6.00
Coffee by LAVAZZA
Black $ 4.00
Espresso, Ristretto, Short MacchiatoWhite $ 5.00
Latte, Cappuccino, Flat White, Long Macchiato, Mocha latte, MochachinoLong Black $ 5.00
Chai Latte $ 5.50
Hot Chocolate $ 5.00
Affogato $ 6.50
Espresso with a scoop of vanilla ice-creamIced Coffee $ 7.50
Vanilla ice-cream, espresso, milk.Iced Chocolate $ 7.50
Vanilla ice-cream, chocolate, milk.Iced Mocha $ 7.50
Vanilla ice-cream, espresso, chocolate, milk.
TEA by T2
English Breakfast $ 4.50
Chamomile $ 4.50
Peppermint $ 4.50
Earl Grey $ 4.50
Milkshakes
Salted Caramel $ 9.00
A pinch of salt together with vanilla ice-cream & caramel.Vanilla $ 9.00
Classic vanilla syrup & vanilla ice-cream.Cookies & cream $ 9.50
Oreo cookies & vanilla ice-cream.Strawberry $ 9.50
Strawberry purée & vanilla ice-cream.
EXTRAS
+ Large $ 0.50
+ Soy milk by BONSOY $ 0.50
+ Almond milk by MILKLAB $ 0.50
A surcharge of 10% applies on Sundays & 15% on Public Holidays.
Tap Beers
Kirin Ichiban 5 % ABV $ 11.00
SchoonerKirin Ichiban 5 % ABV $ 15.00
PintBirra Morreti 4.6 % ABV $ 7.50
PotBirra Morreti 4.6 % ABV $ 15.00
PintMountain Culture Status Quo Pale Ale 5.2 % ABV $ 7.50
PotMountain Culture Status Quo Pale Ale 5.2 % ABV $ 14.00
PintFurphy Ale 4.4 % ABV $ 7.50
PotFurphy Ale 4.4 % ABV $ 14.00
Pint
Bottles
Coopers Premium Light, 2.9% ABV $ 9.50
Victoria Bitter, 4.9% ABV $ 9.50
Asahi Super Dry, 5% ABV $ 11.00
Corona, 4.5% ABV $ 11.00
Crown Lager, 4.9% ABV $ 11.00
James Boags Premium Lager, 4.6% ABV $ 11.00
Heineken, 5% ABV $ 11.00
Peroni Nastro Azzurro, 5.1% ABV $ 12.00
Peroni Rosso, 4.7% ABV $ 12.00
Birra Menabrea, 4.8% ABV $ 12.00
Stone & Wood Pacific Ale, 4.4% ABV $ 12.00
White Rabbit Dark Ale, 4.9% ABV $ 12.00
Heineken 0.0, Alcohol Free $ 10.00
Somersby Pear Cider, 4.5% ABV $ 10.50
5 Seeds Apple Cider, 5% ABV $ 10.50
CBCo Bertie Ginger Beer, 4% ABV $ 13.00
A surcharge of 10% applies on Sundays & 15% on Public Holidays.
Cocktails
Classic Spritz $ 20.00
Aperol or Campari, Prosecco, soda water, orange slice.Classic Margarita $ 20.00
Tequila, fresh lime juice, Cointreau.Negroni $ 22.00
Campari, Cinzanno Rosso, Gordon's London Dry ginCosmopolitan $ 20.00
Vodka, Cointreau, fresh lime juice, cranberry juice.Amaretto or Whiskey Sour $ 22.00
Disaronno Originale or Makers Mark, fresh lemon juice, egg white.Classic Gin or Vodka Martini $ 23.00
Tanqueray Gin or Absolut Vodka, Dry Vermouth with a lemon twist or olive.Espresso Martini $ 22.00
Stolichnaya vodka, Mr. Black cold drip coffee liqueur, sugar syrup, fresh espresso, ground cinnamon.Dark & Stormy $ 22.00
Appleton Estate Jamaica rum, Capi ginger beer, bitters, fresh lime.Mojito $ 20.00
White rum, fresh lime juice & mint, sugar syrup topped with soda.Southside $ 21.00
Gin, fresh lime juice & mint, sugar syrup.
Mocktails
Virgin Dark N Stormy $ 13.00
Pineapple juice, Capi ginger beer, lime juice.Virgin Mojito $ 13.00
Fresh mint & lime juice, soda.Virgin Strawberry Mojito $ 13.00
Fresh mint, lime juice, lemonade, strawberry purée.
A surcharge of 10% applies on Sundays & 15% on Public Holidays.
Shiraz
Di Giorgio Shiraz, Limestone Coast, SA
Glass | $ 12.00 Bottle | $ 58.00Tar & Roses Shiraz, Heathcote, VIC
Glass | $ 12.00 Bottle | $ 58.00
Merlot
Thorne-Clarke 'Sandpiper' Merlot, Barossa Valley, SA
Glass | $ 12.00 Bottle | $ 58.00
Pinot Noir
Howard Park 'Flint Rock' Pinot Noir, Cowaramup, WA
Glass | $ 13.00 Bottle | $ 62.00
Rosé
Pohlman's Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé, Knowsley, VIC
Glass | $ 12.00 Bottle | $ 58.00Greystone Rosé, North Canterbury, NZ
Glass | $ 12.00 Bottle | $ 58.00
Other Reds
Querceto Chianti DOCG, Toscana, ITA
Glass | $ 12.00 Bottle | $ 58.00Schwarz GSM [Grenache, Shiraz, Mataro], Barossa Valley, SA
Glass | $ 12.00 Bottle | $ 58.00Nero D'Avola, Sicilia DOC
Glass | $ 12.00 Bottle | $ 58.00Trinity Hill 'The Trinity' Cabernet Sauvignon, Hawke's Bay, NZ
Glass | $ 12.00 Bottle | $ 58.00
A surcharge of 10% applies on Sundays & 15% on Public Holidays.
Sauvignon Blanc
Totara Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ
Glass | $ 12.00 Bottle | $ 58.00Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ
Glass | $ 12.00 Bottle | $ 58.00Craggy Range 'Te Muna' Sauvignon Blanc, Martinborough, NZ
Bottle | $ 65.00
Chardonnay
Dols Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, VIC
Glass | $ 12.00 Bottle | $ 58.00
Pinot Gris & Pinot Grigio
See Saw Pinot Gris, Orange, NSW
Glass | $ 12.00 Bottle | $ 58.00Villa Chiopris Pinot Grigio DOC, Fruili, ITA
Glass | $ 13.00 Bottle | $ 62.00
Riesling
Raïdis Estate 'The Kid' Riesling, Coonawarra, SA
Glass | $ 12.00 Bottle | $ 58.00Frogmore Riesling [Medium-Sweet], Coal River, TAS
Bottle | $ 65.00
Moscato
Elio Perrone Sourgal Moscato D'Asti DOCG, Puglia, ITA
Glass | $ 12.00 Bottle | $ 58.00
Sparkling & Prosecco
Astoria Prosecco, Treviso, ITA
Glass | $ 13.00 Bottle | $ 62.0042 Degrees South Premier Cuvée, Coal River, TAS
Glass | $ 12.00 Bottle | $ 58.00Col Vetoraz Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG, Veneto, ITA
Bottle | $ 77.00Moët & Chandon Imperial, Champagne $ 125.00
A surcharge of 10% applies on Sundays & 15% on Public Holidays.