Baia The Italian
114 Cockle Bay Wharf Darling Harbour, Sydney NSW 2000
Italian restaurant · Cocktail bar
Opening hours
| Mon | 12:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 12:00–21:00 |
| Wed | 12:00–21:00 |
| Thu | 12:00–21:00 |
| Fri | 12:00–22:00 |
| Sat | 12:00–22:00 |
| Sun | 12:00–21:00 |
Menu
PIATTINI PER INIZIARE - TO START
- Pane & Olio$12.00
bread selection, extra vergin olive oil (V) add Italian aged balsamic vinegar (30ml) 4y, 8y, 12y
- Ostriche (6/12) (GF)$6.00
Sydney rock Oyster, natural, lemon, Sydney rock Oyster, sherry vinegar, shallots, thyme, Sydney rock Oyster, camomile oil, fennel pollen
- Bruschetta$19.00
roma tomatoes, garlic, basil, Italian sourdough (V)
- Olive$10.00
marinated olives, oregano, chilli, citrus, EVO (GF)(V)
- Acciughe Del Mar Cantabrico$22.00
artisan Cantabria sea anchovies, tomato, lemon & tarragon butter, bread croutons
PIATTINI DA CONDIVIDERE - TO SHARE
- Burrata$26.00
roasted tomatoes, basil pesto, extra virgin olive oil (V) (GF)
- Capesante$32.00
seared scallops, corn puree, mushrooms, spring onion oil, coral tuille
- Calamari In Umido$28.00
Hawkesbury River squid, marjoram, smoked olives, tomato, shallots, garlic, gremolata, bottarga (GFA)
- Wagyu Salame & Polenta$34.00
wagyu salami, polenta chips, mushroom & blue cheese dip (GF)
- Fiori Di Zucca$27.00
4 cheeses stuffed zucchini flowers, tomato salsa, dried olives (GF)(V)
- Pancetta Di Maiale$27.00
twice cooked pork belly, salted caramel, shiso tomato, carrot marjoram puree (GF)
- Wagyu Carpaccio$32.00
wagyu beef carpaccio, pesto, anchovy mayo, shaved pecorino, pickled shallots, macadamia (GF)
- Prosciutto San Daniele$27.00
prosciutto San Daniele 24 months, grissini
PASTA
- Gnocchi Alle Guancette$37.00
gnocchi, beef cheek ragu, parsley, pecorino (GFA)
- Ravioli Fatti In Casa$42.00
homemade lamb ravioli, mushrooms, mascarpone, roasted cherry tomatoes, fig vin cotto
- Risotto Zucca E Salvia$36.00
pumpkin, sage, roasted pinenuts, cream cheese(V)(GF)
- Spaghettini Al Nero Di Seppia$43.00
squid ink spaghettini, calamari, crab, prawns, white fish, sun-dried tomatoes, nduja
- Mezze Maniche Ai Moscardini$39.00
baby octopus, Springbay mussels, yellow capsicum, stracciatella (GFA) *Gluten free gnocchi or penne available
BAIA'S CHEF'S TABLE SIDE SPECIALS
- Wild Mushroom, Truffle, Chickpeas & Spinach Lasagna (V)$85.00
9 mushrooms, spinach, béchamel, chickpeas, truffle, parmesan cheese (2-4 people)
- Tagliata Wagyu MS11 Flambé$125.00
300gr 400 days grain fed wagyu strip sirloin MS11, truffle cauliflower, fig vincotto (GF) (limited availability)
- 1.1kg Wagyu Tomahawk Steak MS 7$245.00
roast potatoes and green salad
- 900g Wagyu Scotch Fillet MS 7$235.00
roast potatoes and green salad
SECONDI
- Carrè D'agnello$47.00
marinated roasted lamb rack, pumpkin, spinach, jus (GF)
- Pesce Al Cartoccio$42.00
market fish filet in foil, tomato, olives, capers (GF)
- Pollo Ripieno$36.00
stuffed chicken supreme, Provolone Valpadana POD, spinach smoked eggplant, caponata, cardamon jus (GF)
- Petto D'anatra$42.00
roasted duck breast, broccolini, roasted tomatoes, roasted potatoes, chilly plum glaze (GF)
- Bistecca Di Wagyu MS7$56.00
300gr Wagyu rump cap MS7, portobello mushrooms, rosemary oil, red wine jus (GF)
PIZZA
- Margherita$25.00
tomato, mozzarella, basil
- Bufala$28.00
sliced tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, basil
- Ndjua Piccante$30.00
tomato, mozzarella, caramelised onion, nduja, blue cheese
- Funghi$27.00
tomato, mozzarella, ham, button mushrooms, truffle oil, parsley
- Salsiccia$28.00
mozzarella, potatoes, Italian pork sausage, smoked scamorza
- Prosciutto$34.00
tomato, San Daniele prosciutto, rocket, stracciatella, cherry tomatoes
- Mare$35.00
tomato, mozzarella, prawns, calamari, market fish, chilli, garlic, cherry tomato
- Mortadella$34.00
mozzarella, provolone, mortadella, truffle stracciatella, roasted pistacchio
- Fuoco$28.00
tomato, mozzarella, salame piccante, nduja, yellow capsicum
- Gamberi$34.00
mozzarella, prawns, grilled zucchini, crescenza, cherry tomatoes
- Verdure$30.00
mozzarella, provolone, zucchini, eggplant, roasted capsicum, onion cherry tomatoes, goat curd
- Gluten Free Pizza And/Or Vegan Cheese Surcharge$5.00
ITALIAN LUNCH - $35 - 1 main and 1 drink included
- GRILLED BARRAMUNDI FILLET
fennel salad, dill, orange, olives, citrus dressing
- NEW YORK SIRLOIN
roasted potatoes, red wine jus
- SPAGHETTI TIGER PRAWNS
spaghetti, tomato, evo, olives, parsley
- GNOCCHI NORMA
eggplant, red onion, tomato, basil, pecorino
- DIAVOLA PIZZA
spicy salami, red capsicum, olives, tomato, mozzarella
- FORESTA PIZZA
ham, mushrooms, tomato, mozzarella
ZUPPE
- Zuppa Del Giorno$28.00
soup of the day your waiter will recommend the daily suggestions
INSALATE
- Barbabietola E Caprino$25.00
marinated beetroot, goat cheese, baby spinach, steamed asparagus, walnuts, balsamic dressing (GF,V)
- Caprese$25.00
heirloom tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, balsamic, basil (V,GF)
- Insalata Di Pollo E Funghi$29.00
butterbeans, mushroom ragout, snow peas sprouts, kale, tomato, white pepper dressing, chicken
CONTORNI
- Garden Salad$12.00
(V)(GF)
- Cauliflower Truffle Gratin$16.00
(V)
- Polenta Chips$14.00
(V)(GF)
- Caponata$16.00
(capsicum, eggplant, tomato, onion sauté) (V)(GF)
- Butter Beans & Snow Peas Sprouts$19.00
(V)(GF)
- Greens With Tarragon Butter$16.00
(V)(GF)
- Roasted Cocktail Potatoes$14.00
(V)(GF)
DOLCI
- Tiramisu Martini$19.00
lady fingers, mascarpone, espresso martini TEA SUGGESTION - INDIAN ORANGE PEKOE full-bodied, robust flavour with a slightly sweet and malty taste, often accompanied by subtle floral or fruity notes.
- Basil Panna Cotta$18.00
caramelised tomato, balsamic reduction WINE SUGGESTION - ICED RIESLING (75ml) sweet, floral and fresh, Frogmore, Tasmania (TAS) TEA SUGGESTION - SILVER NEEDLE light, refreshing, and slightly grassy, with notes of melon or honey. Silver Needle tea is low in caffeine
- Vanilla Chocolate Dome$17.00
sour cherry, dark chocolate, rum WINE SUGGESTION - QUINTA DE ERVAMOIRA TWANY 10 ANOS (75ml) Fruit aromas include orange, apricot and plum, Ramos Pinto, Porto (Portugal) TEA SUGGESTION - OOLONG MILK Dark green tea; notes of toasted walnut and tender collard greens; warm, soft and soothing brew
- Vegan White Chocolate Truffle$17.00
coconut, raspberry WINE SUGGESTION - ICED RIESLING (75ml) sweet, floral and fresh, Frogmore, Tasmania (TAS) TEA SUGGESTION - GENMAICHA Japanese green tea combined with roasted brown rice. Nutty Flavour
- Nutella Pizza$19.00
nutella, strawberries, banana WINE SUGGESTION - GRAND TWANY 12Y (75ml) sweet, long finish, plum and chocolate aromas, Ramos Pinto, Porto (Portugal) TEA SUGGESTION - SENCHA GREEN TEA bright, grassy flavour with hints of sweetness and a refreshing, crisp finish
- Affogato$9.00
frangelico, kahlua, baylees
- Chef's Gelato Basket$18.00
3 scoops of artisanal gelato selection