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
- December Set Menu
- A la carte menu – PDF
- NYE Pre-Theatre Set menu
- NYE set menu
- Drinks
Antipasti Speciale
Insalata Estiva | GF, [Vegetarian option available] $ 21.00
Tomato, roasted capsicum, Bocconcini, shaved parmesan, thinly sliced prosciutto, 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.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
A traditional dish prepared with garlic, bacon and cream.Penne rosa e ricotta | [Vegetarian option available] $ 35.00
Penne cooked with chorizo [mild], peas, tomato, roasted capsicum, garlic, fresh herbs & roquette leaves in a rosé sauce topped with ricotta cheese.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, roasted pumpkin, 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 alle verdure | GF, V [Dairy free & Vegan 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
Risotto con calamari e vongole | GF option available $ 38.50
Risotto cooked with calamari, clam meat, broad beans, cherry tomato, anchovy, napoli, onion, garlic, fresh herbs, a touch of Dijon mustard and topped with kale chips.
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 fagioli | GF, DF, V, N [Vegan option available] $ 25.00
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 $ 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.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.Pollo arrosto | Gluten free option available $ 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 green bean ragù [olives, black pancetta, tomato, anchovy, garlic, fennel seeds & a…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 green bean ragù…
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.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] $ 13.00
Choice of: Vanilla, Chocolate, MangoLemon, vanilla, pistachio & ricotta cannoli | N $ 14.00
Tropical cheesecake groove tart $ 17.50
Passion fruit cheesecake on a chocolate praline base set in a sweet shortcrust pastry served 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] $ 4.50
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 $ 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 | $ 58.00See Saw Organic Rosé, Orange, NSW
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
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.