Menu from La Porchetta - Cranbourne
Menu highlights
Bruschetta
A rustic style mixture of fresh tomato, red onion, and fresh basil, topped with balsamic glaze and shaved parmesan cheese on a homemade pizza base
Minestrone
The classic Italian soup - a tomato base with fresh vegetables
Salt & Pepper Squid
Tender salt and pepper squid served with rocket with a zesty lemon dressing
Sharing Platter
Arancini, meatballs, marinated eggplant, prosciutto, provolone cheese, roasted balsamic onion, roasted capsicum and olives. Served with herb focaccia
Pizza
Vegetarian
Tomato base, mozzarella, mushrooms, olives and capsicum
Original Porchetta
Tomato base, mozzarella, lean, Italian pork sausage, basil and olive oil
Marinara
Tomato base, mozzarella, garlic, olives, shrimps and smoked mussels
The Lot
Tomato base, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, capsicum, hot salami, olives, onions, shrimps, bacon, pineapple and anchovies
Smoked Salmon
Italian tomato sauce & mozzarella base with onion, topped with capers, fresh basil & smoked salmon, drizzled with olive oil [no changes to this pizza
Provolone and Salami from Calabria
Italian tomato sauce base, mozzarella, Italian provolone cheese and hot salami, topped with oregano
Roasted Pumpkin Calzone from Campania
Pizza base turnover filled with roasted pumpkin, spinach, ricotta, parmesan and provolone cheese, topped with Italian tomato sauce and parmesan cheese
Pasta
Penne Napoletana
A simple favourite. Homemade tomato, onion and basil sauce
Gnocchi Pesto
Pine nuts, fresh basil, parsley, garlic and oil blended with cream and grated parmesan
Tortellini Alla Matriciana
Lean bacon pieces, red capsicum, onion, chilli in a homemade tomato and basil sauce
Spaghetti and Meatballs
A traditional classic. Delicious Italian styled meatballs served in a tangy Napoletana sauce
Cannelloni
Fresh pasta wrapped around a ricotta and spinach filling, topped with tomato and basil sauce
Fettuccine Pollo e Funghi
Lean chicken pieces, spring onions and freshly sliced mushrooms cooked in a parmesan and cream sauce
More about the restaurant: La Porchetta - Cranbourne
Since 1985, Australia has known La Porchetta. Indeed, La Porchetta’s roots go back to a run-down pizza shop in Melbourne’s Italian district, bought by Italian pair Rocky Pantaleo and Felice Nania that later turned into a dynasty. This, the Cranbourne branch of La Porchetta, isn’t too far away from those roots and so you’d best believe it’s every bit as good as the original with great pizza, pasta and an undeniable passion for Italian food. You’ll find La Porchetta Cranbourne on South Gippsland Highway meaning it’s easily accessible and absolutely worth a reservation in advance.
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The aim of every La Porchetta restaurant is to be a part of its local community and celebrate homestyle food that’s at the centre of Italian family life. As such, a meal at La Porchetta feels like going round to a friend’s house for dinner. The welcome is warm, the food wholesome and the value outstanding. La Porchetta Cranbourne is therefore one of the most delightful places to eat in this part of suburban Melbourne and the Victorian regional menu is a joy to behold.
On it you’ll find a wealth of salads and starters, as well as classic pizzas and pasta dishes and plenty of meaty mains. We’d certainly recommend the roasted pumpkin calzone from Campania, as well as the simple but completely delightful Original Porchetta complete with mozzarella, lean Italian pork sausage, basil and olive oil. All of that said, if you fancy pushing the boat out at La Porchetta Cranbourne, go for the 300gm Porterhouse steak with a side of seasonal vegetables. It’s indulgence defined. Cranbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, heck, all of Australia loves La Porchetta – so go ahead and treat yourself.