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Starters
Braciole
our traditional family recipe: crumbed rice rissoles w/ mozzarella & parmesan served w/ napoli sauce
Mama Rosa's Meatballs
homemade meatballs in napoli sauce topped w/ mozzarella & parmesan (4)
Zucchini Flowers
tempura zucchini flowers filled w/ goat cheese & mascarpone cream served w/ lime (4)
Pasta
Carbonara
our family recipe w/ crispy bacon, egg, cream, shallots & pecorino
Tortellini Boscaiola
beef tortellini, cream, mushrooms, red onion, crispy bacon, parmesan & shallots
Rosa
pink sauce, melted mozzarella & basil
Meatballs
mamma rosa’s meatballs & basil in napoli sauce (chilli optional)
Bolognese
traditional bolognese served w/ mamma rosa’s meatball (chilli optional)
Mains
Forgetaboutit Burger
triple beef patty, triple cheddar, bacon, lettuce, onion rings, jalapeños, criniti’s mayo & chilli aioli
Pizza Burger
beef patty, cheddar, caramelised onion, pickles, chips, bbq sauce & aioli between two pizza bases
Seafood Spiedino
bbq-grilled prawns, scallops, calamari & octopus in lemon jus & italian herbs
Hunting with Cosimo
a criniti family recipe; pork ribs w/ homemade salame, italian sausage, pork belly, confit cherry tomatoes, basil & chilli in papa cosimo’s famous napoli sauce served w/ garlic bread
Pizza
Azzurri
napoli sauce, mushrooms, artichokes, semi-dried tomatoes, prosciutto & bufala ricotta
Zappatore
garlic base, potato, rosemary, italian sausage, chilli & parmesan
Francesco Criniti
napoli sauce, sopressa salame, mushrooms, onion & basil (chilli optional)
Nonna Caterina
napoli sauce, fresh rocket, prosciutto, bruschetta, bufala ricotta, parmesan shavings and oregano
Calzone Arena
prosciutto, ricotta, semi-dried tomatoes, marinated eggplant, mozzarella topped w/ parmesan, basil & oregano
More about the restaurant: Criniti's - South Bank
Criniti's Southbank on Freshwater Place is the perfect spot for some modern Italian eats and drinks. Known all over Melbourne for its authenticity and spectacular food offering, Criniti's Southbank fits the bill for everything from family dinners to work nights out, with a few date nights thrown in for good measure. Open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner, we love everything about this popular eatery. Expect dishes that combine contemporary Australian cuisine with Southern Italian recipes and ingredients, as well as halal-certified produce and plenty of vegetarian and gluten-free dishes options in the mix, too. Advance booking is recommended to avoid disappointment.
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A meal at Criniti's Southbank is always a delicious time, no matter if it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner. Centrally situated right on Freshwater Place by the Yarra, you’re going to love this Italian and modern Australian joint. The original Criniti's opened in Parramatta, Sydney back in 2003 and this Melbourne restaurant is now the proud sister of ten other restaurants spread across Australia. A meal at Criniti's Southbank is a sociable affair in a relaxed atmosphere, so we highly advise heading to this Melbourne eatery with some of your nearest and dearest so you can share lots of Italian dishes.
Now, let’s dive into Criniti's Southbank and take a look at some of our favourite menu items. You’ll be spoilt for choice when you see the extensive range of dishes on offer, and let’s just say that deciding what to order will be a tough time. No matter if you fancy seafood, burgers, BBQ, pasta, pizza, risotto, steak, salad or anything else in between. We absolutely love the Zuppa di Pesce with blue swimmer crab, octopus, prawns, calamari, scallops, mussels, vongole and confit cherry tomatoes in a pot of Napoli sauce served with garlic bread. You’re going to want to check out Criniti's Southbank very, very soon.