La Camera, Italian Restaurant Southbank, offers a welcoming environment where you can enjoy authentic, Italian food, served by friendly efficient staff. The restaurant overlooking The Yarra, with fabulous views of Melbourne and if sitting on one of the two al fresco balconies, one can just watch the world go by.
The interior is adorned with vintage black-and-white photographs depicting the history of the family that has owned and operated the restaurant since Chapel st days from 1992.
La Camera Southgate offers an array of authentic Italian dishes including Roman-style pizzas, authentic Lasagna and Porchetta recipes from Nonna Chiara herself and by far the most delectable Tiramisu in town. The emphasis is on quality ingredients and fresh seasonal produce.
La Camera is a touch of Italy right on Melbourne’s doorstep 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 and Eureka Skydeck. La Camera is the perfect place for your next celebration, romantic evening out, and the best place to watch Melbourne’s New Year’s Eve fireworks display.
Relax, unwind and escape, make La Camera your room…where, as is the case with all Italians … “FOOD IS LIFE”
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 & Friday – 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 mushroom, spinach, cream, napoli, white wine, parmesan, garlic & fresh herbs.Penne Amatriciana | C
Penne with bacon, garlic, chilli, spring onion, napoli, butter, parmesan & white wine.
Risotto
Risotto Alla Zucca | V, GF [Vegan & Dairy Free options available] $ 25.00
Roasted pumpkin, mushroom, spinach, garlic, parsley, white wine, parmesan & butter.Risotto Al Pollo | GF $ 25.00
Chicken, mushroom, spinach, sundried tomato, garlic, fresh herbs, white wine & 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.Cotto $ 25.00
Napoli, ham, mozzarella, mushroom & basil.
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 Thursdays & Fridays 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
Insalata Estiva | GF, N [Vegetarian option available] $ 22.50
Fresh Heirloom tomato, basil, bocconcini, salad mix, basil pesto topped with shaved parmesan and freshly sliced prosciutto.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.Potato & black truffle croquettes [4 pieces] | V $ 17.50
Verdure
Mixed olives | GF, DF, V, VE $ 12.00
Roasted capsicum | GF, DF, V, VE $ 12.00
Marinated eggplant | GF, DF, V, VE $ 12.00
Antipasti platters
Option 1 $ 40.00
Choose a selection of 1 Verdure, 1 Salumi, 1 Piatti CaldiOption 2 $ 50.50
Choose a selection of 2 Verdure, 2 Salumi, 1 Piatti CaldiOption 3 $ 60.00
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
Pasta with bacon, garlic, black pepper, cream, white wine, parmesan, fresh parsley.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, butter, parmesan, spinach, roasted pumpkin, walnuts, mushrooms, crispy prosciutto topped with shaved parmesan.Penne al gorgonzola e tartufo | N [ Vegetarian option available ] $ 35.00
Penne cooked with Gorgonzola, Italian sausage, garlic, fresh herbs, touch of cream, white wine, parmesan, mushroom, spinach, truffle paste.Linguine Alla Pescatora | C $ 39.00
Fresh linguine tossed with white wine, braised mussel meat off the shell, calamari, diced fish, garlic, fresh chilli, crowned with Australian prawns & extra virgin olive oil.
Risotti
Risotto alle verdure | GF, V [ Dairy free & Vegan option available ] $ 33.00
Risotto cooked with cauliflower & pea purée, green bean, zucchini, fresh herbs, peas, onion, garlic, white wine, parmesan, butter.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
Risotto cozze e vongole | Gf [ Dairy free option available ] $ 39.00
Risotto cooked with black pancetta, white wine, braised mussel meat off the shell, calamari, clam meat, white wine, onion, garlic, butter, fresh herbs, saffron stock.
Contorni
Bowl of chunky chips $ 12.00
Garden salad | GF, DF, V [VE option available] $ 13.00
Mixed salad leaves & 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 $ 36.00
Insalata di verdure | GF, V [ Dairy free & Vegan option available ] $ 25.00
Heirloom tomato, zucchini trifolati, roasted peppers, salad mix, pumpkin seeds, fresh herbs, sliced red onion, cucumber, fetta, apple cider vinaigrette.Add Grilled chicken $ 36.00
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.Manzo cotto lentamente | GF $ 39.50
300 g beef oyster blade, slow cooked with garlic, onion, celery, celeriac, mushroom, port & red wine, fresh herbs served with classic mash potato & chives.Pollo arrosto | GF $ 36.00
Oven roasted chicken thigh fillets served with duck fat roasted potato, caper & lemon butter sauce topped with kale chips.Porchetta | GF, DF, C $ 39.50
Rolled & roasted pork belly stuffed with garlic & fresh herbs topped with salsa verde served with braised green bean ragù cooked with pancetta, anchovy, olives, garlic, tomato, fennel seeds…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 green bean…
Pizza
Garlic & Herb | V, VE, DF $ 13.00
SmallGarlic & Herb | V, VE, DF $ 22.00
LargeGarlic, herb & cheese | V $ 14.00
SmallGarlic, herb & cheese | V $ 24.50
LargeMargherita | V $ 28.00
Classic topping of mozzarella [local and imported], napoli, fresh basil and olive oil.Vegetale [Vegan option available] | V $ 29.00
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 $ 29.00
Mozzarella, Finocchiona salami, napoli and chilli.Nduja | C $ 29.00
Mozzarella, Nduja sausage [spicy], Sopressa salami, eggplant, roasted capsicum & fresh roquette leaves.Porchetta $ 30.00
Mozzarella, porchetta, red onion, potato.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] $ 13.00
Choice of: Vanilla, Chocolate, MangoLemon, vanilla, pistachio & ricotta cannoli | N $ 14.00
Bread & butter pudding | N $ 18.50
Warm strawberry jam and Baileys liqueur bread & butter pudding served with vanilla ice-cream, crème anglaise & almond crumbs.Calzone Alla Nutella | N $ 19.00
Nutella calzone served with vanilla ice-cream.Ultimate heaven [Serves 2 - 3] | N $ 29.50
Belgian waffles, homemade chocolate sponge cake, vanilla & chocolate ice-cream, whipped cream, fresh strawberries, toasted mixed nuts, crushed Oreo and Nutella.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 $ 20.00
Pasta with a traditional rich meat [pork & beef] sauce.Spaghetti Carbonara $ 20.00
A traditional dish prepared with garlic, bacon and cream.Chicken & mushroom risotto | GF $ 20.00
Risotto cooked with onion, mushroom & chicken.Ham & cheese pizza $ 20.00
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] $ 4.50
CAPI Sparkling Water [750 ml] $ 9.50
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
Cranberry $ 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 $ 12.00
SchoonerKirin Ichiban 5 % ABV $ 16.00
PintBirra Morreti 4.6 % ABV $ 8.50
PotBirra Morreti 4.6 % ABV $ 15.00
PintByron Bay Peach & Mango Seltzer 4 % ABV $ 13.00
SchoonerStone & Wood Pacific Ale 4.4 % ABV $ 8.50
PotStone & Wood Pacific Ale 4.4 % ABV $ 15.00
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
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
Cabernet Merlot
Amelia Park Cabernet Merlot, Margaret River, WA
Glass | $ 12.00 Bottle | $ 58.00
Pinot Noir
Howard Park 'Flint Rock' Pinot Noir, Cowaramup, WA
Glass | $ 13.00 Bottle | $ 62.00
Rosé
Heathcote Rosé No.3, Knowsley, VIC
Glass | $ 12.00 Bottle | $ 58.00Mon Tout Strange Love Rosé, Cowaramup, WA
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 | $ 58.00Mansion House Bay 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
Domestique Pinot Gris, Whitlands, VIC
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.
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