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 - Sunday: 12:00 pm til late
- Lunch & Dinner Menus
- Dessert
- Kids Menu [12 y.o & under]
- 3 course set menu | $ 85 pp
- Christmas menu
- Kids Christmas menu
- Printable A la carte menu
- Drinks
Antipasti Speciali
Insalata Estiva | GF, N [Vegetarian option available] $ 17.00
New season tomato, roasted peppers, fresh Mozzarella, shaved parmesan, pesto, fresh basil topped with thinly sliced prosciutto.Calamari Alla Griglia | GF, DF, C $ 18.00
Grilled calamari marinated in chilli, garlic and fresh herbs.
Salumi
Prosciutto Di Parma | GF, DF $ 13.00
Thinly sliced dry cured ham from Parma.Prosciutto Cotto | GF, DF $ 12.00
Pure leg ham with traditional smokey flavours.Finocchiona Salame Piccante | GF, DF, C $ 13.00
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 | GF, DF $ 14.00
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 $ 13.00
with Taleggio cheese.Arancini [Beef] $ 14.50
with minced beef and mozzarella.Pecorino, potato & thyme croquette | V $ 13.00
Verdure
Melzane | GF, DF, V, VE $ 9.00
Chargrilled eggplantOlive Miste Marinate | GF, DF, V, VE $ 9.00
Mixed olivesSeasonal Vegetables $ 9.00
Please ask our friendly staff.
Antipasti platters
Option 1 $ 32.00
Choose a selection of 1 Verdure, 1 Salumi, 1 Piatti CaldiOption 2 $ 41.50
Choose a selection of 2 Verdure, 2 Salumi, 1 Piatti CaldiOption 3 $ 49.00
Choose a selection of 2 Verdure, 2 Salumi, 2 Piatti Caldi
Pasta
Spaghetti Bolognese $ 26.50
Pasta with a traditional rich meat [pork and beef] sauce.Spaghetti Carbonara $ 26.50
A traditional dish prepared with garlic, bacon and cream.Nonna Chiara’s Pork & Veal lasagna $ 30.00
Traditional pork and veal lasagna with parmesan, garlic, mozzarella, tomato, fresh herbs.Linguine Alla Pescatora | C $ 36.00
Fresh linguine tossed with braised mussel meat off the shell, calamari, diced fish, garlic, chilli, crowned with Australian prawns & extra virgin olive oil.Rigatoni Genovese | N [Vegetarian option available] $ 30.00
Rigatoni cooked with Italian sausage, potato, summer greens, basil pesto, white wine, butter & parmesan.Add thinly sliced Prosciutto $ 35.50
Risotti
Risotto Primavera | GF [V, VE, DF option available] $ 30.00
Risotto cooked with pancetta, garlic, onion, roasted peppers, tomato, seasonal greens, butter, parmesan, white wine.Add chicken $ 35.00
La Camera risotto | GF, N $ 30.00
Risotto of bacon, mushroom, baby spinach, pesto, onion, tomato, parmesan cheese and a touch of cream.Add chicken $ 35.00
Contorni
Bowl of chunky chips $ 9.50
Garden salad | GF, DF, V [VE option available] $ 9.50
Salad mix and fresh vegetables with a honey vinaigrette dressing.Seasonal greens $ 11.00
Please ask your waiter for today's option.Chickpea Ragù | GF, V [VE option available] $ 11.00
Slow cooked chickpea with onion, garlic, tomato, root vegetables, potato, fresh herbs, smoked paprika, baby spinach & butter.
Insalate
Insalata Di Cesare $ 22.00
Bacon, anchovy, cold poached egg, croutons and parmesan shavings served with cos lettuce and a traditional dressing.Add Grilled chicken $ 29.50
Insalata Di Quinoa | DF, V [VE & GF option available] $ 22.00
Quinoa seeds, new season roasted peppers, tomato, marinated eggplant, summer greens, toasted seeds, garlic, salad mix, a touch of honey vinaigrette & balsamic glaze.Add Grilled chicken $ 29.50
Add Grilled Calamari [Marinated in chilli & garlic] $ 36.00
Secondi
Chicken Parmigiana $ 29.50
Tender hand crumbed chicken breast prepared with premium ham, napoli sauce, topped with grilled mozzarella served with chips and garden salad.Cotoletta Di Vitello $ 36.00
Pan-fried herb & spice crumbed veal served with Inzumino di Ceci [Slow cooked chickpea with onion, garlic, tomato, root vegetables, potato, fresh herbs, smoked paprika, baby spinach & butter].Brasato Di Guanciale Di Manzo | GF $ 37.00
8-hour braised Ox cheek cooked with red wine and root vegetables, garlic, onion, fresh herbs, tomato and mushroom served with roasted polenta & seasonal greens.Porchetta | GF, C [GF option available] $ 37.00
Rolled & roasted pork belly stuffed with garlic & fresh herbs topped with salsa verde served with slow cooked new season greens with garlic, pancetta, tomato, olives, a hint of…Eye Fillet $ 43.00
Char-grilled Eye fillet served with veal jus OR mushroom sauce OR salsa verde & your choice of either chips OR garden salad OR seasonal greens.
Pizza
Garlic & Herb | V, VE, DF $ 9.50
SmallGarlic & Herb | V, VE, DF $ 17.00
LargeGarlic, herb & cheese | V $ 10.00
SmallGarlic, herb & cheese | V $ 19.50
LargeMargherita | V $ 25.50
Classic topping of mozzarella [local and imported], napoli, fresh basil and olive oil.Vegetale [Vegan option available] | V $ 25.00
Olive, mushroom, marinated zucchini, eggplant, artichoke, napoli, and mozzarella.Patata $ 27.00
Mozzarella, potato, mushroom, caramelised onion, thinly sliced prosciutto & truffle oil.Capricciosa $ 26.50
Mozzarella, artichoke, prosciutto, olive, napoli, mushroom and olive oil.Gustosa $ 26.50
Mozzarella, napoli, Calabrese salami, Italian sausage, caramelised onion and fresh basil.Finocchiona Piccante | C $ 26.00
Mozzarella, Finocchiona salami, napoli and chilli.Prosciutto E Rucola | N $ 26.00
Mozzarella, Taleggio, toasted pine nuts, topped with shaved prosciutto, fresh roquette, lightly dressed in olive oil and fresh lemon juice.
(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 accepted except Diners [AMEX incurs 2.6% surcharge]
Dolce
Tiramisu $ 13.00
Original Venetian recipe of cream and coffee soaked savoiardi biscuits.Gelati [2 scoops] $ 9.00
Choice of: Vanilla, Chocolate, MangoNutella & Ricotta Cannoli | N $ 11.00
with crushed hazelnuts.Citrus lemon tart | N $ 13.00
with whipped 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.
MAINS
Spaghetti Bolognese $ 12.00
Pasta with a traditional rich meat [pork & beef] sauce.Spaghetti Carbonara $ 12.00
A traditional dish prepared with garlic, bacon and cream.Chicken & mushroom risotto | GF $ 12.00
Risotto cooked with onion, mushroom & chicken.Ham & cheese pizza $ 13.00
Mozzarella, ham.
Kids Menu for children under 12 years of age
Please speak to your waiter for any dietary requirements
Bottled drinks
Chinotto $ 4.00
CAPI Ginger Beer [250 ml] $ 5.00
CAPI Lemonade [250 ml] $ 5.00
CAPI Blood Orange [250 ml] $ 5.00
CAPI Pink Grapefruit [250 ml] $ 5.00
Coca Cola [330 ml] $ 5.00
Coke No Sugar [330 ml] $ 5.00
CAPI Still Water [750 ml] $ 8.00
CAPI Sparkling Water [250 ml] $ 3.50
CAPI Sparkling Water [750 ml] $ 9.00
By the glass
Lemonade $ 3.90
Lemon Squash $ 3.90
Tonic Water $ 3.90
Soda Water $ 3.90
Dry Ginger Ale $ 3.90
Raspberry Lemonade $ 4.40
Lemon Lime Bitters $ 4.80
JUICES by the glass
Orange $ 5.00
Apple $ 5.00
Pineapple $ 5.00
Blood Orange $ 5.50
Mango Nectar $ 5.50
Coffee by LAVAZZA
Black $ 3.80
Espresso, Ristretto, Long BlackWhite $ 4.00
Latte, Cappuccino, Flat White, Macchiato, MochaChai Latte $ 4.50
Hot Chocolate $ 4.00
Affogato $ 5.00
Espresso with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream
TEA by T2
English Breakfast $ 4.00
Chamomile $ 4.00
Peppermint $ 4.00
Earl Grey $ 4.00
Milkshakes
Salted Caramel $ 8.50
A pinch of salt together with vanilla ice-cream & caramel.Vanilla $ 8.50
Classic vanilla syrup & vanilla ice-cream.Cookies & cream $ 9.00
Oreo cookies & vanilla ice-cream.Strawberries & cream $ 9.00
Fresh strawberries & whipped cream mixed with vanilla ice-cream.
EXTRAS
+ Large $ 0.50
+ Soy milk by BONSOY $ 0.50
+ Almond milk by MILKLAB $ 0.50
Tap Beers
Kirin 4.5 % ABV $ 11.00
SchoonerKirin 4.5 % ABV $ 13.00
PintBirra Morreti 4.6 % ABV $ 7.50
PotBirra Morreti 4.6 % ABV $ 13.00
PintPanhead Pale Ale 4.6 % ABV $ 7.50
PotPanhead Pale Ale 4.6 % ABV $ 13.00
PintFurphy Ale 4.4 % ABV $ 7.50
PotFurphy Ale 4.4 % ABV $ 13.00
Pint
Bottles
Coopers Premium Light, 2.9% ABV $ 8.50
Victoria Bitter, 4.9% ABV $ 8.50
Asahi Super Dry, 5% ABV $ 10.00
Corona, 4.5% ABV $ 10.00
Crown Lager, 4.9% ABV $ 10.00
James Boags Premium Lager, 4.6% ABV $ 10.00
Heineken, 5% ABV $ 10.00
Peroni Nastro Azzurro, 5.1% ABV $ 10.50
Peroni Rosso, 4.7% ABV $ 10.50
Birra Menabrea, 4.8% ABV $ 11.00
Stone & Wood Pacific Ale, 4.4% ABV $ 11.00
White Rabbit Dark Ale, 4.9% ABV $ 11.00
Somersby Pear Cider, 4.5% ABV $ 10.00
5 Seeds Apple Cider, 5% ABV $ 10.00
Rekorderling Strawberry Lime, 4% ABV $ 11.00
Cocktails
Classic Spritz $ 16.00
Aperol or Campari, Prosecco, soda water, orange slice.Margarita $ 18.00
Your choice of Classic or Frozen Margarita.Negroni $ 20.00
Campari, Cinzanno Rosso, Beefeater gin.Cosmopolitan $ 18.00
House infused citron vodka, fresh lime juice, cranberry.Amaretto or Whiskey Sour $ 20.00
Disaronno Originale or Wild Turkey Bourbon, fresh lemon juice, egg white.Classic Gin or Vodka Martini $ 21.00
Tanqueray Gin or Absolut Vodka, Dry Vermouth with a lemon twist or olive.Cinnamon Espresso Martini $ 20.00
Stolichnaya vodka, Mr. Black cold drip coffee liqueur, fresh espresso, ground cinnamon.Dark & Stormy $ 20.00
Goslings Black Seal dark rum, Cape ginger beer, bitters, fresh lime.
Shiraz | Premium
2017 Jim Barry Wines Mcrae Wood Shiraz, Clare Valley, SA [375 ml] $ 47.50
Darker then the night, black berries, black forest and dark spice, a tight line, coiled tension, the driver is black forestand spice throughout with integrated but youthful tannin line, long…Stock Level: 5
2014 D’Arenberg ‘The Footbolt’ Shiraz, Mclaren Vale, SA $ 55.00
Rich, full-bodied style with aromas of ripe blackberry and spice that mingle with minty peppery notes. The palate is full-flavoured, supple in texture with a velvety finish.Stock Level: 4
2016 Moorabbee Road Shiraz, Heathcote, VIC $ 60.00
All spice on the surface, ripe raspberry and white pepper developing after a short time in the glass. A perfect match to any meal, to be enjoyed now, or cellar…Stock Level: 9
2017 Sally’s Hill Shiraz, Pyrenees, VIC $ 60.00
Delicate rose petal nose with some spice overtones, attar of roses, medium bodied, soft lifted finish with a full and lovely middle palate – a beautiful elegant wine which may…Stock Level: 8
2017 Greenock Creek Marananga Shiraz, Barossa Valley, SA $ 65.00
The ferment is hand plunged three times daily for approximately ten days before being basket pressed into French oak (15-20% new) and two-year-old American oak for three weeks of barrel…Stock Level: 2
2006 Heathcote Winery ‘Mail Coach’ Shiraz, Heathcote, VIC $ 75.00
The Mail Coach Shiraz has a splash of Viognier to lift the aroma and lengthen the palate. This Shiraz was fined with egg whites and traces may remain.Stock Level: 4
2015 One Block ‘Yellingbo’ Shiraz, Yarra Valley, VIC $ 78.00
Medium bodied, fragrant and gently spicy wine was bottled unfined and unfiltered and can be enjoyed now and over the next five or so years.Stock Level: 1
2015 One Block ‘Glory’ Shiraz, Yarra Valley, VIC $ 78.00
This impressive, deeply coloured, medium to full bodied wine has a complex array of dark fruits and spices together with robust, yet balanced tannins.Stock Level: 1
2017 Two Hands ‘Bella’s Garden’ Shiraz, Barossa Valley, SA $ 85.00
Deep notes of blackberry, chocolate, baking spices and smoked meat are complimented by floral top notes of lavender and pot pourri.Stock Level: 1
2001 Kay Brothers Amery Vineyards Shiraz, MClaren Vale, SA $ 85.00
A full-bodied Shiraz with rich ripe berry fruit flavours, subtle oak and well-balanced lingering finish.Stock Level: ONE OFF
2012 Smallfry ‘El Grande’ Shiraz, Barossa Valley, SA $ 90.00
The fruit comes from a particular small block of extremely old Shiraz [150-155-year-old circa] The age has integrated the nose of blood plum, dark cherries, and complex woody spice.Stock Level: 8
2012 Geoff Merrill ‘Reserve’ Shiraz, McLaren Vale, SA $ 95.00
Hints of barnyard then opens with dried herbs & rich ripe fruit. The hints of menthol coming through on the palate are quickly overtaken by fresh fruit and dark chocolate.Stock Level: 7
2018 Wild Duck Creek Shiraz, Heathcote, VIC $ 90.00
Outstanding power with a long liquorice, ripe black cherry, blackberry, dark plum, smoky vanillin cedar and spicy pepper after taste.Stock Level: 6
2011 Houghton ‘Gladstones’ Shiraz, Middleswan, WA $ 110.00
Full bodied, rich and savoury, the firm tannin structure and soft acid balance frame a rich mid palate leading to a long and sustained finish.Stock Level: 4
2014 Mount Pleasant ‘Old Paddock & Old Hill’ Shiraz, Hunter Valley, NSW $ 115.00
A deep, rich Hunter Valley red, you’ll find sweet red and blackberry fruit, with dense oak and chocolate on the long finish. Built to age.Stock Level: ONE OFF
2016 Wild Duck Creek Estate ‘Springflat’ Shiraz, Heathcote, VIC $ 120.00
Heady aromas of liquorice all sorts, blackberry, and dark plum waft out of the glass with supporting notes of vanillin oak, mocha and spice. Velvet smooth yet structured tannin framework.Stock Level: ONE OFF
Other Reds | Premium
2017 Zonte’s Footstep ‘Violet Beauregard’ Malbec, Clare Valley, SA $ 50.00
Blueberry colour, blueberry aroma - together with classic Malbec mulberry, wild cherries and wafts of violets. The palate is generous and well-structured.Stock Level: 9
2015 La Atalaya Del Camino, Almansa, Spain $ 65.00
In the region on Almansa, located on calcareous soils 700 and 1000 meters above sea level, these bush vines grow to create this wine that concentrate complexity, structure, intense colour,…Stock Level: 2
2016 Kay Brothers Amery ‘Basket Pressed’ Merlot, McLaren Vale, SA $ 75.00
Black cherry in colour. A nose of briary fruits, gum leaf and blackberry flavours upfront with a slightly dusty character. The palate is tight and structured with black olives, tobacco,…Stock Level: 9
2018 Bricco Maiolica Nebbiolo DOC, Diano d’Alba, ITA $ 90.00
Hand-picked with delicate ripe red cherries, spice and earthly tones. Light to medium weight, the palate is generously infused with fresh herbs which are backed by firm rustic tannins and…Stock Level: 4
2013 Sally’s Paddock, Pyrenees, VIC $ 125.00
Cabernet Sauvignon (35%), Shiraz (40%), Cabernet Franc (20%), Merlot and Malbec (5%) Balanced flavours across the palate of savoury spices, dense cedary black fruit. Intense earthy characters are overlaid with…Stock Level: 4
Stock levels and prices are subject to change
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 | $ 11.00 Bottle | $ 53.00
Pinot Noir
Vigna Stefani Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, VIC
Glass | $ 12.00 Bottle | $ 58.00
Rosé
Maggie May Rosé, Heathcote, VIC
Glass | $ 11.00 Bottle | $ 53.00Greystone Rosé, North Canterbury, NZ
Glass | $ 11.00 Bottle | $ 53.00
Other Reds
Querceto Chianti DOCG, Toscana, ITA
Glass | $ 11.00 Bottle | $ 53.00Schwarz GSM [Grenache, Shiraz, Mataro], Barossa Valley, SA
Glass | $ 11.00 Bottle | $ 53.00Fat Sparrow Sangiovese, Heathcote, VIC
Glass | $ 11.00 Bottle | $ 53.00
Sauvignon Blanc
Totara Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ
Glass | $ 11.00 Bottle | $ 53.00Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ
Glass | $ 12.00 Bottle | $ 58.00Craggy Range 'Te Muna' Sauvignon Blanc, Martinborough, NZ
Bottle | $ 65.00
Chardonnay
Rochford Latitude Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, VIC
Glass | $ 11.00 Bottle | $ 53.00
Pinot Gris & Pinot Grigio
See Saw Pinot Gris, Orange, NSW
Glass | $ 11.00 Bottle | $ 53.00Villa Chiopris Pinot Grigio DOC, Fruili, ITA
Glass | $ 11.00 Bottle | $ 53.00
Riesling
Wicks Estate Riesling, Adelaide Hills, SA
Glass | $ 11.00 Bottle | $ 53.00Frogmore Riesling, Coal River, TAS
Bottle | $ 62.00
Moscato
Elio Perrone Sourgal Moscato D'Asti DOCG, Puglia, ITA
Glass | $ 12.00 Bottle | $ 58.00
Sparkling & Prosecco
Better Half Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot, Yarra Valley, VIC
Glass | $ 11.00 Bottle | $ 53.00Astoria Prosecco, Treviso, ITA
Glass | $ 11.00 Bottle | $ 53.0042 Degrees South Premier Cuvée, Coal River, TAS
Glass | $ 12.00 Bottle | $ 58.00Springseed 'Wanderer' Sparkling Red, McLaren Vale, SA
Bottle | $ 53.00Col Vetoraz Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG, Veneto, ITA
Bottle | $ 77.00
Aperitivi
Aperol $ 10.00
Campari $ 10.00
Liquori
Kahlua $ 10.00
Cointreau $ 10.00
Frangelico $ 10.00
Southern Comfort $ 10.00
Midori $ 10.00
Mr. Black coffee liqueur $ 11.00
Vodka
Stolichnaya $ 10.00
Absolut $ 11.00
Belvedere $ 13.00
Grey Goose $ 13.00
Rum
Bacardi $ 10.00
Bundaberg $ 10.00
Malibu $ 10.00
Goslings Black $ 11.00
Sailor Jerry $ 11.00
Amari & Digestivi
Galliano Sambuca White $ 10.00
Galliano Sambuca Black $ 10.00
Galliano Vanilla $ 10.00
Amaro Averna $ 11.00
Amaro Montenegro $ 11.00
Whisky | Bourbon
Johnnie Walker Red $ 10.00
Jameson $ 11.00
Jack Daniels $ 11.00
Canadian Club $ 11.00
Jim Beam $ 10.00
Johnnie Walker Black $ 11.00
Maker's Mark $ 11.00
Wild Turkey $ 11.00
Glenfiddich Single Malt 12 y.o $ 13.00
Laphroaig Single Malt 10 y.o $ 15.00
Gin
Beefeater London Dry $ 10.00
Tanqueray $ 11.00
Hendrick's $ 12.00
Tequila
Jose Cuervo Especial $ 10.00
Espolon Tequila Bianco $ 10.50
Espolon Tequila Reposado $ 10.50
Brandy | Cognac
23rd St Not your Nanna’s Brandy $ 10.00
Hennessy V.S. Cognac $ 13.00