The Italian Bistro
100 Gascoigne Rd, Birrong NSW 2143
Italian restaurant
Opening hours
| Mon | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–20:30 |
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| Tue | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–20:30 |
| Wed | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–20:30 |
| Thu | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–20:30 |
| Fri | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–21:00 |
| Sat | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–21:00 |
| Sun | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–20:30 |
Menu
Bambini Meals
- Kids Cheese Burger And Chips$16.00
beef, cheese, tomato sauce on a brioche bun with chips
- Kids Spaghetti Napoletana$18.00
Tender spaghetti in a rich and tangy Neapolitan-style sauce.
- Kids Nuggets And Chips$18.00
Tender nuggets served with crispy chips.
- Kids Fish Cocktails And Chips$18.00
Tender fish pieces served with crispy chips.
- Kids Calamari And Chips$18.00
Crispy squid rings served with chips.
- Kids Schnitzel And Chips$18.00
chicken schnitzel
- Kids Penne Bolognese$18.00
Tender penne pasta in a rich bolognese sauce.
- Kids Penne Napoletana$18.00
Tasty penne pasta in a rich Neapolitan-style sauce.
- Kids Spaghetti Bolognese$18.00
Tender spaghetti with a rich meat sauce.
Risotto
- Risotto Alla Zucca$30.00
roast pumpkin, mushrooms, chicken and spinach
- Risotto Pescatore$36.00
mixed fresh seafood with garlic, olive oil and tomato
- Risotto Gamberi$32.00
fresh prawns, garlic, olive oil and fresh tomato
- Risotto Vegetariana$32.00
seasonal vegetables with garlic and olive oil
Main Meals
- Veal Funghi$44.00
grilled veal scaloppine in a creamy white wine mushroom sauce
- Pollo Gamberoni$46.00
grilled chicken scaloppine with king prawns in a brandy cream sauce
- Veal Pizzaiola$44.00
grilled veal scaloppine in tomato with oregano, garlic, white wine and black olives
- Original Bistro Burger$20.00
beef, onion, beetroot, tomato, lettuce, bbq sauce on a brioche bun served with chips
- Pollo Burger$22.00
grilled chicken breast, maple bacon, aioli, lettuce, tomato on a brioche bun with chips
- Pollo Boscaiola$38.00
Chicken with mushroom, bacon and cream sauce.
- Scotch Fillet Steak$46.00
250g prime aged grain fed scotch fillet steak
- Grilled Barramundi Fillet$42.00
Grilled with chips and salad
- Chicken Schnitzel + Veg$33.00
thinly fried chicken schnitzel served with seasonal veges
- Pollo Funghi$36.00
grilled chicken in a creamy mushroom sauce
- Pollo Parmigiana$36.00
chicken schnitzel with mozzarella, sliced eggplant and napoletana sauce
- BBQ Lamb Cutlets$49.00
Tender BBQ lamb cutlets served with your choice of vegetables, chips or salad
- Chicken Schnitzel + Chips$30.00
thinly crumbed chicken breast, served with chips.
- Porterhouse Steak$46.00
300g angus grain fed porterhouse steak
Entrees
- Polpette Al Sugo$26.00
Meatballs in our homemade Napoletana sauce.
- BBQ Baby Octopus$29.00
marinated and char grilled baby octopus
- Sicilian Garlic Prawns$29.00
Sicilian garlic prawns in Napoletana sauce and chilli.
- Cozze Al Sugo$30.00
fresh spring bay mussels in a tomato, garlic, white wine chilli sauce
- Olives Ascolani$18.00
green olives stuffed with feta, crumbed and fried
- Vegetarian Arancini$26.00
italian rice balls filled with spinach, ricotta and mozzarella, served with a side of Napoletana sauce
- Salt And Pepper Calamari$28.00
Crisp fried squid rings seasoned with salt and pepper.
- Arancini$29.00
rice balls stuffed with mozzarella, peas and ragu and fried (3 per serve). Served with Napoletana sauce
PIZZA
- Inferno Pizza$30.00
tomato, mozzarella, capsicum, pepperoni, jalopenos, black olives and chilli
- Garlic Crust$23.00
garlic and herbs
- Patate Pizza$25.00
Garlic, mozzarella, thinly sliced potatoes, rosemary and olive oil
- Funghi$28.00
tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto and mushrooms
- Margherita Pizza$24.00
tomato base with mozzarella
- Pollo Pizza$29.00
tomato, mozzarella, char grilled chicken, mushrooms, olives and pesto
- Bruschetta Pizza$25.00
garlic, herbs, mozzarella, fresh chopped tomatoes
- Capricciosa Pizza$28.00
tomato, mozzarella, ham, olives and mushroom
- Ham & Pineapple Pizza$26.00
tomato, mozzarella, ham and pineapple
- Sardegna Pizza$25.00
mozzarella, bufala mozzarella and basil
- Supreme Pizza$32.00
tomato, mozzarella, onions, mushroom, olives, capsicum, ham, cabanossi and capsicum
- Napoletana Pizza$26.00
tomato, anchovies, olives and basil
- BBQ Meat Lovers Pizza$29.00
BBQ base, mozzarella, cabanossi, salami and ham
- Pepperoni Pizza$26.00
mozzarella and pepperoni
- 4 Cheese Pizza$26.00
garlic, olive oil, gorgonzola, provolone, mozzarella and parmesan cheese
- Char Chicken Pizza$29.00
tomato, mozzarella, char grilled chicken, onions and capsicum
- Vegetarian Pizza$28.00
mozzarella, eggplant, roasted capsicum, mushrooms and olives
- Romana$29.50
garlic, olive oil, mozzarella, Italian sausage, onion and thinly sliced potato
- Siciliana Pizza$29.00
tomato, mozzarella, cabanossi, pepperoni, salami and ham
- Prosciutto Pizza$29.00
garlic, olive oil, prosciutto, rocket and shaved parmesan
- Pizza Al Aglio$24.00
Garlic and mozzarella with herbs
- Frutti Di Mare Pizza$35.00
tomato, mozzarella, calamari, prawns, octopus and chilli
- Gambero Pizza$34.00
tomato, mozzarella, garlic prawns and chilli
Sides and Salads
- Garlic Bread$8.00
2 slices per serve
- Mixed Italian Salad$20.00
Fresh mix of Italian greens, vegetables and herbs.
- Insalata Di Mario$28.50
mixed lettuce, artichokes, mushrooms, eggplant, capsicum, olives, fresh chilli, croutons, shaved parmesan
- Bruschetta$12.00
2 slices per serve
- Wedges$16.00
potato wedges served with sour cream and sweet chilli
- Caprese Salad$28.00
Whole Bufala mozzarella and sliced tomatoes
- Rocket Salad$21.00
Rocket, pear, Parmesan, cherry tomatoes, and walnut.
- Large Chips$15.00
Thick-cut potato sticks, perfect for dipping.
- Side Vegetables$16.00
seasonal veg
- Chicken Caesar Salad$28.00
chicken, cos lettuce, bacon, shaved parmesan, croutons and home made caesar dressing
- Baby Spinach Salad$23.00
baby spinach, roasted pumpkin, feta and pine nuts
- Plain Caesar Salad$22.00
cos lettuce, crispy bacon, shaved parmesan with croutons and home made caesar dressing
Pastas
- Pescatore In Bianco$34.00
fresh seafood in a white wine, garlic, olive oil sauce
- Vongole In Bianco$30.00
vongole cooked in white wine, garlic, olive oil and chilli
- Pollo Pasta$29.00
napoletana sauce with a touch of cream, chicken and sundried tomato
- Aglio Olio Pasta$25.00
garlic, chilli, olive oil
- Bolognese Pasta$28.00
Combination of pork and veal mince in a tomato sauce.
- Pollo Pesto$28.00
chicken in a light cream pesto sauce
- Calabrese Pasta$32.00
italian sausage, spinach and chilli in a light Napoletana sauce
- Portofino Pasta$30.00
Prawns in a tomato sauce.
- Pescatore Pasta$34.00
fresh seafood in napoletana sauce
- Arrabiata Pasta (V)$25.00
Tomato, basil, and chillI. Please note this dish is spicy
- Lasagna$29.00
layers of pasta with bolognese, mozzarella and Napoletana sauce
- Ragu Pasta$32.00
slow cooked beef cheek ragu served in Napoletana sauce
- Monterosso Pasta$28.00
chicken in a pesto Napoletana cream sauce
- Spaghetti Meatballs$30.00
Spaghetti pasta in Napoletana sauce with home made veal and pork meatballs.
- Amatriciana Pasta$28.00
Basil, bacon, and chilli in a tomato sauce. Please note this dish can be spicy
- 4 Cheese Pasta$28.00
creamy four cheese sauce with gorgonzola, provolone, parmigiano and pecorino
- Portofino In Bianco$30.00
garlic, olive oil, prawns
Dessert
- Baked Ricotta Cheesecake$12.00
Smooth and creamy dessert featuring ricotta cheese with a delicate texture.
- Home Made Jam Tart$12.00
Classic tart filled with smooth jam for a simple, traditional dessert experience.
- Blueberry Cheesecake$12.00
Smooth and creamy dessert topped with a layer of blueberry compote.
Most Popular
- Napoletana Pasta (V)$25.00
Tomato and basil.
- Boscaiola Pasta$28.00
Mushroom and bacon in a cream sauce.
- Genovese Pasta$30.00
Pesto, prawns, and tomato in a cream sauce.