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: 5:00 pm til late
- Lunch & Dinner Menus
- Dessert
- Kids Menu [12 y.o & under]
- 3 course set menu | $ 85 pp
- Christmas menu
- Kids Christmas menu
- NYE menu
- Printable A la carte menu
- Drinks
Antipasti Speciali
Insalata Estiva | GF, N [Vegetarian option available] $ 17.00
New season tomato, roaster 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.
Italian | Premium
2015 Botter Appassimento rosso IGT $ 60.00
Puglia, ITA2016 Viberti Langhe Nebbiolo DOC $ 90.00
Barolo Piedmont, ITA
Shiraz | Premium
2016 Moorabbee road Shiraz $ 60.00
Heathcote, VICRedcote Shiraz $ 70.00
Heathcote, VIC2015 Mountadam high eden 'Patriarch' Shiraz $ 70.00
Barossa Valley, SA2017 Two hands 'Bella's garden' Shiraz $ 85.00
Barossa Valley, SA2012 Smallfry 'El Grande' Shiraz $ 90.00
Barossa Valley, SA2014 Tim Adams 'The Aberfeldy' Shiraz $ 95.00
Clare Valley, SA2012 Geoff Merrill 'Reserve' Shiraz $ 95.00
McLaren Vale, SA2010 Brothers in arms Shiraz $ 120.00
Langhorne Creek, SA
Cabernet Sauvignon | Premium
2017 Woodvale 'Orchard Road' Cabernet Sauvignon $ 70.00
Clare Valley, SA2014 Hollick Ravenswood Cabernet Sauvignon $ 110.00
Coonawarra, SA
Pinot Noir | Premium
2014 Glaetzer-dixon 'Rêveur' Pinot Noir $ 95.00
Coal Valley, TAS
Merlot | Premium
2016 Kay Brothers emery 'Basket pressed' Merlot $ 75.00
McLaren Vale
Other Premium Reds
2017 Zonte's footstep 'Violet $ 50.00
Clare Valley, SA2015 La Atalaya Del Camino D.O.P $ 65.00
[Garnacha Tinorera, Monastrell Blend], Almanasa, SPN
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