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
- Dessert
- Kids Menu
- Set Menu | 2 courses
- Set Menu | 3 courses
- Christmas menu
- Kids Christmas menu
- NYE menu
- Take Away
- Printable A la carte menu
- Drinks
Antipasti Speciali
Caprese Salad | GF, N $ 15.00
Local heirloom tomato with Fior di latte, basil & olive oil topped with prosciutto and basil pesto.Calamari Alla Griglia | GF, DF $ 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 $ 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] $ 12.00
with Taleggio cheese.Arancini [Beef] $ 13.00
with minced beef and mozzarella.Pecorino, potato & thyme croquette $ 12.00
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 $ 30.00
Choose a selection of 1 Verdure, 1 Salumi, 1 Piatti CaldiOption 2 $ 39.50
Choose a selection of 2 Verdure, 2 Salumi, 1 Piatti CaldiOption 3 $ 47.00
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.Rigatoni Alla Genovese | N $ 30.00
Rigatoni cooked with summer greens, potato, sausage, garlic, parmesan, white wine and butter finished with basil pesto.Nonna Chiara’s Pork & Veal lasagna $ 30.00
Traditional pork and veal lasagna with parmesan, garlic, mozzarella, tomato, fresh herbs.Linguine Alla Pescatora $ 36.00
Fresh linguine tossed with mussel meat, calamari, diced fish, garlic, chilli, crowned with Australian prawns and extra virgin olive oil.
Risotto
Risotto Alla Primavera | V, GF $ 29.00
Risotto cooked with onion, roasted peppers, tomato, summer greens,garlic, fresh herbs, butter, white wine.Add Italian Sausage $ 34.00
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
Seasonal greens [V & VE option available] $ 10.00
Sautéed summer beans with olives, anchovies, garlic, a touch of dry chilli and napoli.Summer beans salad | GF, V $ 10.00
Summer beans, olives, Manchego cheese, tomato, cos lettuce, olive oil and lemon juice.Peperonata | V, VE, GF, DF $ 11.00
Slow cooked summer red pepper ragù with onion, capers, tomato, red wine vinegar and basil.
Insalate
Insalata Di Cesare $ 21.00
Bacon, anchovy, cold poached egg, croutons and parmesan shavings served with cos lettuce and our own mayo dressing.Add Grilled chicken $ 28.50
Insalata Vegana | DF, V, VE, [GF option available] $ 21.00
Quinoa, slow cooked zucchini, seasonal heirloom tomato, red peppers, toasted pumpkin, sunflower seeds, garlic, fresh herbs with a lemon vinaigrette and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.Add Grilled chicken $ 28.50
Add Grilled Calamari [Marinated in chilli & garlic] $ 35.00
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 [salad mix, cucumber, cherry tomato, roasted peppers, vinaigrette].Scaloppine Saltimbocca $ 35.00
Pan-fried veal topside with prosciutto, sage, white wine and finished with butter served with zucchini trifolati [slow cooked zucchini with garlic, mint and basil].Brasato Di Guanciale Di Manzo | GF $ 36.00
8-hour braised Ox cheek cooked with red wine and root vegetables, garlic, onion, fresh herbs, tomato and mushroom served with roasted polenta and sautéed new season greens.Porchetta | GF, DF $ 36.00
Rolled & roasted pork belly stuffed with garlic & fresh herbs topped with salsa verde served with peperonata [slow cooked summer red pepper ragù with onion, capers, tomato, garlic, red…Eye Fillet $ 42.00
Char-grilled Eye fillet served with veal jus or salsa verde and your choice of chips, garden salad [salad mix, cucumber, cherry tomato, roasted peppers, vinaigrette] or roasted polenta.
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 $ 26.00
Mozzarella, potato, caramelised onion, mushroom topped with truffle oil and thinly sliced prosciutto.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 $ 25.50
Mozzarella, Finocchiona salami, napoli and chilli.Prosciutto E Rucola | N $ 25.50
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
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 | N $ 13.00
Original Venetian recipe of cream and coffee soaked savoiardi biscuits.Gelati [2 scoops] $ 9.00
Choice of: Vanilla, Chocolate, Mango, Blood orange sorbet.Nutella & Ricotta Cannoli | N $ 10.00
with crushed hazelnuts.
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
Set Menu 65$
Description
A 3 course set menu with a selection of Antipasti and choices of main and dessert. ~ All mains served with sides to share ~Antipasti
A selection of La Camera cured meats, in-house marinated vegetables and hot Italian appetisers, selected to showcase the regional culinary flavours and techniques of Italy.Secondi - POLLETTO RUSPANTE (D)
Roasted chicken thigh cooked with lemon and rosemary topped with a drizzle of balsamic glaze. [Gluten Free option available, please speak to your waiter]Secondi - RISOTTO ALLA ASPARAGI (GF) (V)
Risotto cooked with asparagus, spinach, zucchini, garlic, fresh herbs, finished with asparagus purée, butter and parmesan.Secondi - BRASATO DI MANZO (GF)
Slow cooked grass fed Angus Oyster Blade with black pancetta, onion, root vegetables, garlic, fresh herbs, white wine and tomato.Secondi - PESCATO DEL GIORNO (D) (GF)
Pan-fried fresh fish fillet, topped with salsa verde and a drizzle of olive oil.Dolci - SORBETTI MISTI (V) (D) (GF)
Two scoops of refreshing sorbet.Dolci - CARAMEL ESPRESSO CHEESECAKE
Caramel and coffee cream mousse cake, served with double cream and dark chocolate cookies.Dolci - DECONSTRUCTED PAVLOVA
Classic fluffy pavlova served with season fruits, summer berries, mango coulis and double cream.
(V) Vegetarian, (D)Dairy Free, (VE)Vegan, (GF)Gluten Free | Please speak to your waiter for any dietary requirements. Unfortunately we don’t split bills. All major cards accepted except Diners (Amex incurs 2.6% surcharge
NB: Available to 30 November
Unfortunately we do not split bills. All major cards accepted except Diners [AMEX incurs 2.6% surcharge]
special
Home Delivery
Selected Buildings Within The Immediate Area. 5pm Till Late.Room Service
Selected Hotels Within The Immediate Area. 5pm Till Late.Delivery Locations Include;
Oaks Apartments & Southbank Place (City Rd), Quay West, 28 Southgate, Travelodge, Eureka, Mantra Southbank, Quest, 88 Southbank Boulevard, Freshwater Place, Prima Pearl (Queensbridge St), Triptych.Corporate Delivery to;
HWT, IBM, PWC, EXONNMOBILE.Contact Us Delivery
Telephone. 03 9699 3600Please Note
Not all DESSERTS or DRINKS are possible for delivery, For details call 03 9699-3600
Bottled drinks
Chinotto [250 ml] $ 4.00
CAPI Ginger Beer [250 ml] $ 4.50
CAPI Lemonade [250 ml] $ 4.50
CAPI Blood Orange [250 ml] $ 4.50
CAPI Pink Grapefruit [250 ml] $ 4.50
Coca Cola [330 ml] $ 4.90
Coke No Sugar [330 ml] $ 4.90
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 $ 3.50
Espresso, Ristretto, Long BlackWhite $ 3.80
Latte, Cappuccino, Flat White, Macchiato, MochaChai Latte $ 4.50
Hot Chocolate $ 3.80
+ Soy milk by Bonsoy $ 0.50
+ Almond milk by Milk Lab $ 0.50
Large $ 0.50
Coffee, Chai Latte, Hot ChocolateAffogato $ 4.50
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 | Available with or without whipped cream
Salted Caramel $ 8.00
A pinch of salt together with vanilla ice-cream & caramel.Vanilla $ 8.00
Classic vanilla syrup & vanilla ice-cream.Cookies & cream $ 8.50
Oreo cookies & vanilla ice-cream.Strawberries & cream $ 8.50
Fresh strawberries & whipped cream mixed with vanilla ice-cream.
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, JPN 5% ABV $ 10.00
Corona, MEX 4.5% ABV $ 10.00
Crown Lager, 4.9% ABV $ 10.00
James Boags Premium Lager, 4.6% ABV $ 10.00
Heineken, NLD 5% ABV $ 10.00
Peroni Nastro Azzurro, 5.1% ABV $ 10.50
Peroni Rosso, 4.7% ABV $ 10.50
Birra Menebrea, 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 $ 18.00
Aperol or Campari, Prosecco, soda water, orange sliceCoconut Margarita $ 18.00
1800 Coconut tequila, Cointreau, fresh lime juiceNegroni $ 18.00
Campari, Cinzanno Rosso, Beefeater ginCosmopolitan $ 18.00
House infused citron vodka, fresh lime juice, cranberryAmaretto or Whiskey Sour
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 | $ 11.00 Bottle | $ 53.00Tar & Roses Shiraz, Heathcote, VIC
Glass | $ 12.00 Bottle | $ 58.00
Merlot
Thorne-Clarke 'Sandpiper' Merlot, Barossa Valley, SA
Glass | $ 10.00 Bottle | $ 48.00
Pinot Noir
Vigna Stefani Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, VIC
Glass | $ 11.00 Bottle | $ 53.00
Rosé
Maggie May Rosé, Heathcote, VIC
Glass | $ 10.00 Bottle | $ 48.00Greystone 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 | $ 53.00Hollick 'The Bard' Sauvignon Blanc, Coonawarra, SA
Glass | $ 11.50 Bottle | $ 54.00Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ
Bottle | $ 58.00Craggy Range 'Te Muna' Sauvignon Blanc, Martinborough, NZ
Bottle | $ 65.00
Chardonnay
Rochford Latitude Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, VIC
Glass | $ 11.00 Bottle | $ 53.00Passing Clouds Chardonnay, Bendigo, VIC
Bottle | $ 65.00
Pinot Gris & Pinot Grigio
See Saw Pinot Gris, Orange, NSW
Glass | $ 10.00 Bottle | $ 48.00Villa Chiopris Pinot Grigio DOC, Fruili, ITA
Glass | $ 11.00 Bottle | $ 53.00
Riesling
Wicks Estate Riesling, Adelaide Hills, SA
Glass | $ 10.00 Bottle | $ 48.00Frogmore Riesling, Coal River, TAS
Bottle | $ 62.00
Moscato | Soave
Elio Perrone Sourgal Moscato D'Asti DOCG, Puglia, ITA
Glass | $ 12.00 Bottle | $ 58.00Bertani Sereole Soave DOC, Veneto, ITA
Bottle | $ 60.00
Sparkling & Prosecco
Better Half Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot, Yarra Valley, VIC
Glass | $ 10.00 Bottle | $ 48.00Astoria Prosecco, Treviso, ITA
Glass | $ 11.00 Bottle | $ 53.0042 Degrees South Premier Cuvée, Coal River, TAS
Glass | $ 11.00 Bottle | $ 53.00Springseed 'Wanderer' Sparkling Red, McLaren Vale, SA
Bottle | $ 53.00Col Vetoraz Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG, Veneto, ITA
Bottle | $ 77.00
Aperitivi
Aperol $ 9.00
Campari $ 9.00
Liquori
Kahlua $ 9.00
Cointreau $ 9.00
Frangelico $ 9.00
Vodka
Stolichnaya Red Label $ 9.00
Absolut $ 10.00
Rum
Bacardi Carta Blanca Rum $ 9.00
Bundaberg Rum $ 9.00
Malibu Caribbean Rum $ 9.00
Amari & Digestivi
Galliano Sambuca White $ 9.00
Galliano Sambuca Black $ 9.00
Amaro Averna $ 10.00
Amaro Montenegro $ 10.00
Whisky | Bourbon
Johnnie Walker Red $ 9.00
Jameson $ 10.00
Jack Daniels $ 10.00
Canadian Club $ 10.00
Jim Beam $ 10.00
Gin
Beefeater London Dry $ 9.00
Tanqueray $ 10.00
Hendrick's $ 11.00
Tequila
Jose Cuervo Especial $ 9.00
Espolon Tequila Bianco $ 9.00
Espolon Tequila Reposado $ 9.00
Brandy | Cognac
23rd St Not your Nanna’s Brandy $ 9.00
Hennessy V.S. Cognac $ 12.00