CARMELA Nonna of Piccolina
2C Cross St, Double Bay NSW 2028
Italian restaurant
Opening hours
| Mon | 17:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 17:00–21:00 |
| Wed | 11:30–15:30, 17:00–21:00 |
| Thu | 11:30–15:30, 17:00–21:00 |
| Fri | 11:30–15:30, 17:00–21:00 |
| Sat | 11:30–15:30, 17:00–21:00 |
| Sun | 11:30–15:30, 17:00–21:00 |
Menu
ANTIPASTO
- OLIVES (VG)$8.50
Sicilian sticky olives with garlic and chilli, served hot
- HOUSE MADE ARANCINI$10.00
Beef Bolognese, smoked scarmoza and mozzarella
- FACCIA DI VECCHIA (V)$16.00
Garlic, parmesan, zested bread crumbs, herbs
- BURRATA$24.00
Served with San Daniele prosciutto, rocket and vincotto
- POLPETTE$24.00
Beef meatballs in our Napoli sauce served with parmesan
- BEEF CARPACCIO$26.00
Angus beef with crispy shallots and salsa verde
- FRITTURA (P)$29.50
Crispy prawns and calamari with side of lemon and mayonnaise
- GARLIC PRAWNS (P)$29.50
Sautéed prawns in garlic and white wine served with hot-house made Italian bread
- MUSSELS IN NAPOLI SAUCE (P)$26.00
Served with hot-house made Italian bread
SECONDI
- EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA (V)$29.00
Layers of eggplant baked with our Napoli sauce, mozzarella and Parmigiano-Reggiano
- CHICKEN COTOLETTA$30.00
Crumbed and fried, crispy and tender
- VEAL COTOLETTA$35.00
Crumbed and fried, crispy and tender
- GRILLED CHICKEN$29.50
Marinated with herbs, garlic and lemon, then grilled
- FISH OF THE DAY (P)
Ask our friendly staff
- VEAL SCALLOPINE LIMONE$35.00
Thinly sliced in a zesty lemon sauce
- VEAL SALTIMBOCCA$36.00
Thinly sliced and topped with prosciutto and fresh sage, pan-seared and finished with a rich white wine and butter sauce
- GRILLED STEAK$43.50
280g Black Angus eye fillet with side peppercorn sauce
PASTA
- NAPOLI (VG)$26.00
A rich, slow-simmered tomato and basil sauce
- NORMA (V)$27.00
Our Napoli sauce featuring eggplant and salted ricotta
- CACIO E PEPE (V)$26.00
Pecorino Romano cheese and freshly cracked black pepper
- AGLIO OLIO (VG)$26.00
Garlic, red pepper flakes, olive oil, finished with parsley and parmesan
- ALLA VODKA E BURRATA (V)$29.00
Our Napoli sauce with cream, burrata and a touch of chilli
- A MARE (P)$33.00
Mix of fresh seafood in a white wine and tomato sauce
- BOLOGNESE$27.00
Slow cooked sauce made with beef
- BEEF RAGU$29.00
Tender slow cooked beef in a rich tomato and red wine sauce
- QUATTRO FORMAGGI (V)$26.00
Creamy and rich, our secret blend of four indulgent cheeses
- BOSCAIOLA$27.00
Guanciale, mushrooms, white wine, shallots and cream
- AMATRICIANA$27.00
Guanciale, onion, Pecorino Romano cheese and a touch of chilli
- SALSICCIA$28.00
Slow cooked chunky pork sausages in Napoli sauce
- LASAGNA BOLOGNESE$29.00
Layers of fresh pasta sheets between our famous Bolognese sauce and a layer of creamy béchamel
PIATTO UNICO
- PIATTO UNICO$42.00
COMBINATION OF ANY PASTA WITH A PIECE OF GRILLED CHICKEN, CHICKEN COTOLETTA OR VEAL COTOLETTA
CONTORNI
- CARMELA SALAD (VG)$16.00
Tomatoes, red onion, cucumber and oregano
- ROCKET SALAD (V)$16.00
With apple, walnut, parmesan and balsamic dressing
- SEASONAL VEGETABLES (VG)$16.00
- HOUSE MADE POTATO MASH (V)$12.00
Creamy potato mash with cheese and herbs
- HOUSE MADE BREAD (VG)$10.00
Served hot with aged balsamic and olive oil
BAMBINI
- RIGATONI OR SPAGHETTI PASTA$14.00
Napoli or Bolognese sauce or parmesan and butter
- FRIED BABY CALAMARI$20.00
- CHICKEN COTOLETTA$20.00
- CRUMBED BARRAMUNDI$20.00
- GRILLED STEAK$22.00
- MAKE YOUR OWN PIZZA AT THE TABLE$25.00
Apron, hat and gloves provided. 1. Choose tomato or plain base 2. Choose up to 3 ingredients from Ham, Salami, Pineapple, Olives, Mozzarella
PIZZA
- TAORMINA (V)$21.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella and basil
- ETNA$26.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, hot salami, black olives, scamorza, caramelized onion and house made hot chilli oil
- ACIREALE$26.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, double smoked ham, mixed mushrooms, stracchino and herbs
- RAGUSA$29.00
Mozzarella, baked buttered potatoes, caramelized onion, rare roast beef, gravy drizzle and herbs
- MODICA$26.00
Mashed eggplant, Italian sausage, cherry tomatoes, and stracciatella
- CATANIA$28.00
Mozzarella, Italian sausage, gratinated fennel, cherry tomatoes and herbs
- BRONTE$29.00
Mozzarella, pesto di pistachio, stracciatella and mortadella
- ERICE$29.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, rocket, bresaola, shaved parmesan and balsamic glaze
- MARSALA$29.00
Tomato sauce, rocket, San Daniele prosciutto, burrata, parmesan and balsamic glaze
- ARGIGENTO (VG)$28.00
Pumpkin sauce, roasted veggies (eggplant, zucchini, capsicum), caramelized onion, cherry tomatoes and herbs
- SANTA TERESA (V)$24.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, fried eggplant, salted ricotta and basil
- SANTA VENERINA (V)$27.00
Mozzarella, mixed mushrooms, scamorza, stracchino, vino cotto, herbs
- SIRACUSA (V)$27.00
Mashed eggplant, mozzarella, baked buttered potatoes, caramelized onion, zesty breadcrumbs and house made hot chilli oil
- SANTO STEFANO (V)$26.00
Pumpkin sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, gorgonzola, herbs
- NOTO (V)$26.00
Mozzarella, gorgonzola, fonduta pecorino, shaved parmesan, black pepper, walnuts and herbs
- PALERMO (V)$25.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella and hot chips
- TRAPANI (P)$23.00
Tomato sauce, anchovies, black olives, cherry tomatoes and oregano
- CEFALU (P)$32.00
Mozzarella, roasted zucchini, prawns, cherry tomatoes, zesty bread crumbs, prawn bisque and herbs
- MARZAMEMI (P)$27.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, anchovies, mushrooms, black olives, cherry tomatoes and oregano
- PECCATO$25.00
Tomato base, mozzarella, double smoked ham and pineapple
DOLCI E GELATI
- NUTELLA PIZZA$16.00
Sprinkled with toasted hazelnuts
- TIRAMISU$16.00
Layered with drunken espresso, savoiardi and mascarpone
- PISTACHIO PANNACOTTA$16.00
A silky smooth chilled Italian dessert made from cream and vanilla bean
- TORTINO CIOCCOLATO$17.00
Warm chocolate cake with a rich, molten center, served with vanilla bean gelato
- TARTUFO$10.00
Rich chocolate gelato with chocolate rum and hazelnut center
- CASSATA$10.00
Vanilla gelato with accents of almonds, cherries, citrus glacé fruits and liquored sponge
- AFFOGATO$12.00
Vanilla gelato topped with espresso
- GELATO$4.00
Cafe espresso, Vanilla bean, Lemon sorbet, Strawberry, Chocolate
CAFFÈ E TÈ
- ESPRESSO$5.00
- LONG BLACK$6.00
- PICCOLO$6.00
- CAPPUCCINO$7.00
- LATTE$7.00
- NUTELLA MOCHA LATTE$8.00
- HOT CHOCOLATE$7.00
- TEA$8.00
Peppermint, Green, Lemongrass and Ginger, Chamomile, English Breakfast
BEVANDE FREDDE
- Limonata$6.50
- Chinotto$6.50
- Aranciata Rosso$6.50
- Coke$6.50
- Coke Zero$6.50
- Acqua Panna Natural Mineral Water 750ml$8.00
- S.Pellegrino 750ml$8.00
COCKTAILS
- APEROL SPRITZ$18.00
- LIMONCELLO SPRITZ$18.00
- NEGRONI$18.00
SPARKLING
- PIZZOLATO PROCESSCO DOC BRUT$17.00
Aromas of golden apple, pressed flowers, white peach and mint
- CHARLES PELLETIER BLANC DE BLANCS$60.00
Fresh peach and apricot notes
WHITE WINE
- TALIS PINOT GRIGIO$15.00
Hints of apricot, cherry with flowers and apple
- MT RILEY SAUVIGNON BLANC$15.00
Complex aromas of citrus and passion fruit
- LAMBROOK SEED CHARDONNAY$16.00
Lively aromas of citrus and stone fruit
- OLIVIER TRICON CHABLIS$20.00
Lovely citrus fruits, acacia, candied and mineral notes
- ROCCA SOAVE DOC$45.00
Delicate and fresh with notes of citrus fruits
ROSÉ E MOSCATO
- ESTANDON HERITAGE ROSÉ$17.00
Fresh aromas of peaches and pears, strawberry and lychee
- SUGAR & SPICE MOSCATO$14.00
Intense guava, rockmelon and honeysuckle
RED WINE
- BINDI SERGARDI LA BONCIA CHIANTI$18.00
Intense fragrance with hints of grapefruit and red fruits
- PALADINO MONTEPULCIANO$16.00
Dark fruit aromas of black cherry and blackberry
- LES PEYRAUTINS PINOT NOIR$16.00
Intense aromas of black fruits, followed by hints of vanilla
- BINDI ACHILLE IGT TOSCANA ROSSO$60.00
Accents of mature red fruit, cherries and blackberries
- CHATEAU JEAN FAUX LES SOURCES$65.00
Crunchy red fruit followed by a velvety, tasty and juicy mid-palate
BEER
- BIRRA MORETTI$12.00