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 & Dinner Menus
- Dessert
- Kids Menu [STRICTLY FOR 12 y.o & under]
- 3 course set menu | $ 85 pp
- Printable A la carte menu
- Drinks
Antipasti Speciale
Insalata Estiva | V [GF option available] $ 20.00
New season roasted red peppers, Heirloom tomato, Bocconcini, fresh basil, shaved parmesan, balsamic glaze & olive oil, topped with fresh prosciutto.Calamari Alla Griglia | GF, DF, C $ 21.00
Grilled calamari marinated in chilli, garlic and fresh herbs.
Salumi
Prosciutto Di Parma | GF, DF $ 15.00
Thinly sliced dry cured ham from Parma.Prosciutto Cotto | GF, DF $ 15.00
Pure leg ham with traditional smokey flavours.Finocchiona Salame Piccante | GF, 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 | GF, 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
Seasonal Vegetable $ 12.00
Please ask our friendly staff.
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.Rigatoni Alla Genovese | N $ 34.00
Rigatoni cooked with Italian sausage, potato, summer greens, basil pesto, white wine, butter & parmesan.Add Chicken $ 40.00
Nonna Chiara’s Pork & Veal lasagna $ 33.50
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.
Risotti
Risotto Estivo | GF, V | [VE, DF option available] $ 33.00
Risotto cooked with garlic, summer 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 Quinoa | DF, V [VE option available] $ 24.00
Quinoa seeds, Heirloom tomato, roasted red pepper, mixed salad leaves, Julienne beetroot, sliced radish, roasted zucchini, dried cranberry, honey & apple cider vinaigrette.Add Grilled chicken $ 33.00
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, carrot, red wine, tomato paste, fresh herbs served with pumpkin ricotta mash & seasonal greens.Pollo Con Peperonata | C $ 33.00
Chicken Maryland supreme slow cooked with onion, red pepper, zucchini, fresh tomato, potato, garlic, fresh herbs, hint of tabasco, served with polenta chips.Porchetta | DF, C, GF $ 39.50
Rolled & roasted pork belly stuffed with garlic & fresh herbs topped with salsa verde served with slow cooked local green beans ragù [garlic, pancetta, tomato, olives, a hint of…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 slow cooked local…
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.Ricotta & Cotto $ 30.00
Napoli, mozzarella, sliced tomato, ricotta cheese, smoked ham, fresh roquettePizza 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.
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.
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
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
Blood Orange $ 6.00
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
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
PintPanhead Pale Ale 4.6 % ABV $ 7.50
PotPanhead Pale Ale 4.6 % 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
Rekorderling Strawberry Lime, 4% ABV $ 12.50
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 Bourbon, 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
Vodka, Mr. Black cold drip coffee liqueur, sugar syrup, fresh espresso, ground cinnamon.Dark & Stormy $ 22.00
Goslings Black Seal dark rum, Capi ginger beer, bitters, fresh lime.Mojito $ 20.00
White rum, fresh lime juice & mint, sugar syrup topped with soda.Caipiroska $ 20.00
Vodka, fresh lime juice, 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.
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
Heathcote Rosé, Heathcote, 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
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
Knappstein Chardonnay, Clare Valley Range, SA
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
Koonowla Riesling [Dry], Clare Valley, 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
See Saw Organic Sparkling Pinot Noir Rosé, Orange, NSW
Glass | $ 12.00 Bottle | $ 58.00Astoria 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 | $ 77.00Moet & Chandon Imperial, Champagne $ 125.00