Menu from Francesco's Osteria
Menu highlights
Includes dishes that are:
Vegan
Vegetarian
Brunch
Pinza Veneta
Italian style french toast made of baked bread, fig and raisin pudding with mascarpone cream, honey and walnuts
Italian Omelette
Italian Omelette of organic Fleurieu Peninsula eggs filled with Fleurieu cheese, baby spinach, peperonata, artisan sourdough or organic crunchy ciabatta
Grande Contadino breakfast
Farmer’s breakfast of organic Fleurieu Peninsula eggs poached in peperonata salsa with Italian beans, seasonal greens, grilled Halloumi, polenta, artisan sourdough or organic crunchy ciabatta
Lunch
Minestra di Fagioli
Venetian Bean Soup of Italian borlotti beans, creamed with local extra virgin Willunga olive oil, served with organic greens, parmesan and organic artisan crusty bread
Antipasto plate
Mixed antipasto platter of dips, olives, peperonata, eggplant caponata, crusty bread
Lasagna di Zucca
Roasted pumpkin, house made organic basil pesto and salted ricotta Lasagna served with a selection of our daily salad specials
Dishes
Dinner - Pinzimonio
Traditional Italian “cucina povera” crusty bread served with Willunga Hills organic extra virgin olive oil infused with chillies and caramelized balsamic vinegar (for 2 $8)(for 4 $12)(for 6 $16)
Lasagna di Zucca
Layers of roast pumpkin, our own organic basil pesto and Italian salted ricotta
Dinner - Spaghetti alle vongole
Goolwa pipis and al dente spaghetti, pan tossed in white wine, garlic and fresh parsley
Risotto di Mare
White wine, a hint of fresh tomato and garlic, pan tossed with local sustainable seafood; calamari, perch, prawns and vongole ·
Piatto Venezia
Venetian Osteria dish A slow food specialty taking several days to prepare; Baccala` Mantecato (salted creamed codfish) and Sarde` in Saor (marinated, pickled sardines)
Vegan
Polpette di melanzane
Breaded eggplant balls served with our family’s own tomato sugo recipe GF V
Risotto di Primavera
creamy arborio infused with garlic parsley, sauteed Adelaide Hills mushrooms, leeks and peas
Pesto
Organic Adelaide Hills basil leaves $25 smashed with pine nuts and extra virgin olive oil, then pan tossed with heirloom baby tomatoes
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More about the restaurant: Francesco's Osteria
Francesco's Osteria in Torrensville brings authentic Northern Italian cuisine to Adelaide. Drawing on recipes handed down through the generations, this family-run establishment serves hearty Venetian dishes made with locally-sourced organic ingredients, plus many toothsome examples of the city's cicchetti (bar snacks) and street food. Highlights include the creamed codfish and sardines, the family-friendly take on macaroni and cheese and the Venetian Banquet grazing table that’s perfect for larger groups. Plentiful vegan and gluten-free options add to this venue's broad appeal, while the brunch menu is an appealing way of starting the day. Located on Henley Beach Road, reservations at Francesco’s Osteria are recommended.
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What's the restaurant buzz at Francesco's Osteria all about? Great Italian food and beverages keeps diners coming back for more at Francesco's Osteria. Located near Torrensville in Adelaide, Francesco's Osteria features dishes like Vegetarian, Vegan. Check out what sets Francesco's Osteria apart from other restaurants in Adelaide and book a table today to enjoy your next meal out!