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
CLOSED 27th of July
RE-OPENING 10th of August, 5:00 pm
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
- Christmas menu
- Kids Christmas menu
- Printable A la carte menu
- Drinks
Antipasti Speciali
Orange & fennel Salad | GF & V option available $ 20.00
Shaved fennel, orange, mint, salad mix, olive oil topped with shaved parmesan and thinly sliced 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.Penne Alla Rosa $ 32.00
Penne pasta cooked with pancetta, olives, parmesan, sundried tomato, spinach, garlic, red peppers, fresh herbs, white wine, napoli & a touch of cream.Add Chicken $ 38.00
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, mushrooms, crushed walnuts topped with crispy prosciutto & 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 Al Cavolonero | GF, N | [V, VE, DF option available] $ 33.00
Risotto cooked with Italian sausage, artichoke, fennel seeds, new season winter greens, garlic, onion, white wine, parmesan, butter, finished with a kale & spinach pesto.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 an apple cider 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 & GF option available] $ 22.00
Roasted pumpkin & peppers, herb & garlic roasted cauliflower, quinoa, salad mix, toasted seeds, apple cider vinaigrette & a drizzle of balsamic glaze.Add Grilled chicken $ 34.00
Add Grilled Calamari [Marinated in chilli & garlic] $ 38.50
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 In Agrodolce | GF $ 39.50
Slow cooked beef ragù braised in a robust red wine sauce of celeriac, tomato, carrot, garlic, herbs & onion with a hint of balsamic vinegar, served with pistachio gremolata &…Pollo Alla Cacciatora | [GF option available] $ 33.00
Confit chicken Maryland served on a rich tomato & basil sauce with onion, capsicum, garlic, mushrooms, capers & white wine, served with fried truffle polenta.Porchetta | DF, C, GF $ 39.50
Rolled & roasted pork belly stuffed with garlic & fresh herbs topped with salsa verde served with roasted cauliflower & braised Cavolonero & Cime di rappa with 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 seasonal greens.
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.Prosciutto E Rucola | N $ 29.50
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 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 | N $ 19.00
Roasted mixed nuts & caramel 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 $ 4.50
Latte, Cappuccino, Flat White, Long Macchiato, Mocha latte, MochachinoLong Black $ 4.50
Chai Latte $ 5.50
Hot Chocolate $ 4.50
Affogato $ 6.00
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 $ 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 $ 9.00
Victoria Bitter, 4.9% ABV $ 9.00
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 $ 11.00
Peroni Rosso, 4.7% ABV $ 11.00
Birra Menabrea, 4.8% ABV $ 11.50
Stone & Wood Pacific Ale, 4.4% ABV $ 11.50
White Rabbit Dark Ale, 4.9% ABV $ 11.50
Heineken 0.0, Alcohol Free $ 9.50
Somersby Pear Cider, 4.5% ABV $ 10.50
5 Seeds Apple Cider, 5% ABV $ 10.50
Rekorderling Strawberry Lime, 4% ABV $ 11.50
Cocktails
Classic Spritz $ 18.00
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 $ 12.00
Pineapple juice, Capi ginger beer, lime juice.Virgin Mojito $ 12.00
Fresh mint & lime juice, soda.Virgin Strawberry Mojito $ 12.00
Fresh mint, lime juice, lemonade, strawberry purée.
Shiraz | Premium
2017 Jim Barry Wines Mcrae Wood Shiraz, Clare Valley, SA [375 ml] $ 47.50
Darker then the night, black berries, black forest and dark spice, a tight line, coiled tension, the driver is black forestand spice throughout with integrated but youthful tannin line, long…Stock Level: 4
2016 Moorabbee Road Shiraz, Heathcote, VIC $ 60.00
All spice on the surface, ripe raspberry and white pepper developing after a short time in the glass. A perfect match to any meal, to be enjoyed now, or cellar…Stock Level: 9
2017 Sally’s Hill Shiraz, Pyrenees, VIC $ 60.00
Delicate rose petal nose with some spice overtones, attar of roses, medium bodied, soft lifted finish with a full and lovely middle palate – a beautiful elegant wine which may…Stock Level: 6
2017 Brokenwood Shiraz, Hunter Valley, NSW $ 60.00
Dark berry with vanillin notes from the oak. Fine tannins will help this age for the medium to long term.Stock Level: ONE OFF
2006 Heathcote Winery ‘Mail Coach’ Shiraz, Heathcote, VIC $ 75.00
The Mail Coach Shiraz has a splash of Viognier to lift the aroma and lengthen the palate. This Shiraz was fined with egg whites and traces may remain.Stock Level: 4
2015 Farmers & Sotckholders Shiraz, McLaren Vale, SA $ 60.00
The undoubted capabilities of the soil for agricultural purposes, her natural productions, her extensive exporting, which had already surpassed everything hitherto known for so young a colony and a beautiful…Stock Level: 4
2017 Gundog Estate Smoking Barrel Red Shiraz, Hunter Valley, NSW $ 65.00
An exotically fragranced nose featuring dark berries, clove, and spicy French oak, leads onto a fleshy palate boasting great natural balance and length of flavour. A medium term cellaring.Stock Level: 4
2006 Heathcote Winery ‘Mail Coach’ Shiraz, Heathcote, VIC $ 75.00
The Mail Coach Shiraz has a splash of Viognier to lift the aroma and lengthen the palate. This Shiraz was fined with egg whites and traces may remain.Stock Level: 1
1999 Saltram Metala Shiraz Cabernet, Langhorne Creek, SA $ 75.00
A blend of Shiraz (60 %) and Cabernet Sauvignon (40 %) from the excellent 1999 vintage, this wine has intense plum, cherry and blackcurrant aromas supported by hints of eucalypt…Stock Level: 4
2016 Wolf Blass Grey Label Shiraz, Mclaren Vale, SA $ 85.00
The Grey Label Shiraz is deep crimson in colour with intense aromas of rich blackberry and blueberry fruits, liquorice and underlying notes of fragrant oak. The palate is plush and…Stock Level: 3
2012 Geoff Merrill ‘Reserve’ Shiraz, McLaren Vale, SA $ 95.00
Hints of barnyard then opens with dried herbs & rich ripe fruit. The hints of menthol coming through on the palate are quickly overtaken by fresh fruit and dark chocolate.Stock Level: 7
2018 Wild Duck Creek Shiraz, Heathcote, VIC $ 90.00
Outstanding power with a long liquorice, ripe black cherry, blackberry, dark plum, smoky vanillin cedar and spicy pepper after taste.Stock Level: 3
2013 Best’s Wines Bin 1 Great Western Shiraz, Grampians, VIC $ 90.00
The select parcels of fruit for the Bin No. 1 Shiraz are carefully chosen for their aromatic, medium-bodied and textural properties. The fruit was treated gently using traditional winemaking practices…Stock Level: 2
2011 Houghton ‘Gladstones’ Shiraz, Middleswan, WA $ 110.00
Full bodied, rich and savoury, the firm tannin structure and soft acid balance frame a rich mid palate leading to a long and sustained finish.Stock Level: 3
2014 Mount Pleasant ‘Old Paddock & Old Hill’ Shiraz, Hunter Valley, NSW $ 115.00
A deep, rich Hunter Valley red, you’ll find sweet red and blackberry fruit, with dense oak and chocolate on the long finish. Built to age.Stock Level: ONE OFF
2016 Wild Duck Creek Estate ‘Springflat’ Shiraz, Heathcote, VIC $ 120.00
Heady aromas of liquorice all sorts, blackberry, and dark plum waft out of the glass with supporting notes of vanillin oak, mocha and spice. Velvet smooth yet structured tannin framework.…Stock Level: ONE OFF
Other Reds | Premium
2017 Zonte’s Footstep ‘Violet Beauregard’ Malbec, Clare Valley, SA $ 50.00
Blueberry colour, blueberry aroma - together with classic Malbec mulberry, wild cherries and wafts of violets. The palate is generous and well-structured.Stock Level: 7
2015 La Atalaya Del Camino, Almansa, Spain $ 65.00
In the region on Almansa, located on calcareous soils 700 and 1000 meters above sea level, these bush vines grow to create this wine that concentrate complexity, structure, intense colour,…Stock Level: 1
2016 Kay Brothers Amery ‘Basket Pressed’ Merlot, McLaren Vale, SA $ 75.00
Black cherry in colour. A nose of briary fruits, gum leaf and blackberry flavours upfront with a slightly dusty character. The palate is tight and structured with black olives, tobacco,…Stock Level: 8
2018 Bricco Maiolica Nebbiolo DOC, Diano d’Alba, ITA $ 90.00
Hand-picked with delicate ripe red cherries, spice and earthly tones. Light to medium weight, the palate is generously infused with fresh herbs which are backed by firm rustic tannins and…Stock Level: 1
2013 Sally’s Paddock, Pyrenees, VIC $ 125.00
Cabernet Sauvignon (35%), Shiraz (40%), Cabernet Franc (20%), Merlot and Malbec (5%) Balanced flavours across the palate of savoury spices, dense cedary black fruit. Intense earthy characters are overlaid with…Stock Level: 7
Stock levels and prices are subject to change
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
Howard Park 'Flint Rock' Pinot Noir, Cowaramup, WA
Glass | $ 12.00 Bottle | $ 58.00
Rosé
Heathcote 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 | $ 53.00Trinity Hill 'The Trinity' Cabernet Sauvignon, Hawke's Bay, NZ
Glass | $ 12.00 Bottle | $ 58.00
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 | $ 12.00 Bottle | $ 58.00
Riesling
Koonowla Riesling, Clare Valley, SA
Glass | $ 12.00 Bottle | $ 58.00Frogmore 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
See Saw Organic Sparkling Pinot Noir Rosé, Orange, NSW
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 | $ 58.00Col Vetoraz Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG, Veneto, ITA
Bottle | $ 77.00Moet & Chandon Imperial, Champagne $ 125.00
Aperitivi
Aperol $ 10.50
Campari $ 10.50
Liquori
Kahlua $ 10.50
Cointreau $ 10.50
Frangelico $ 10.50
Southern Comfort $ 10.50
Midori $ 10.50
Mr. Black coffee liqueur $ 11.50
Vodka
Stolichnaya $ 10.50
Absolut $ 12.00
Belvedere $ 14.00
Grey Goose $ 14.00
Rum
Bacardi $ 10.50
Bundaberg $ 10.50
Malibu $ 10.50
Goslings Black $ 12.00
Sailor Jerry $ 12.00
Amari & Digestivi
Galliano Sambuca White $ 10.00
Galliano Sambuca Black $ 10.00
Galliano Vanilla $ 10.00
Amaro Averna $ 11.50
Amaro Montenegro $ 12.50
Whisky | Bourbon
Johnnie Walker Red $ 10.50
Jameson $ 12.00
Jack Daniels $ 12.00
Canadian Club $ 12.00
Jim Beam $ 10.50
Johnnie Walker Black $ 12.00
Maker's Mark $ 12.00
Wild Turkey $ 12.00
Glenfiddich Single Malt 12 y.o $ 13.50
Laphroaig Single Malt 10 y.o $ 16.00
Stanward Nova $ 14.50
Gin
Gordon's London Dry $ 10.50
Bombay Saphire $ 11.00
Tanqueray $ 12.00
Hendrick's $ 12.00
Tequila
Jose Cuervo Especial $ 10.50
Espolon Tequila Bianco $ 11.00
Espolon Tequila Reposado $ 11.00
Brandy | Cognac
23rd St Not your Nanna’s Brandy $ 11.00
St Remy Brandy $ 12.00
Hennessy V.S. Cognac $ 14.00