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Food Made With Love
From the first cappuccino of the morning to the last glass of wine at dinner — every dish is crafted with the same dedication Nonna would demand. It's the care that's kept us among the best Italian restaurants in Sydney since 1977.
Il Caffè del Mattino
Authentic Italian morning coffee in Leichhardt — espresso, cappuccino, macchiato and crema di caffè, paired with house-made cornetti, biscotti and breakfast plates. Served from 6:00 am Monday to Friday and 7:00 am on weekends. Lunch Fri–Sat 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm.
Morning service: Mon–Fri 6:00 am – 12:00 pm · Sat–Sun 7:00 am – 12:00 pm · Lunch Fri–Sat 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Caffè
Crema di Caffè Must Try
Chilled espresso cream — the most Italian thing you'll taste today
$6
Cappuccino Famous
Silky microfoam, perfectly balanced espresso — the best in Leichhardt
$5
Espresso
Short, bold, rich. The Italian way.
$4
Doppio Espresso
Double shot for the mornings that demand it
$5
Macchiato
Espresso with a touch of steamed milk
$4.50
Flat White
Velvety, smooth, and just right
$5
Caffè Latte
Espresso with steamed milk and light froth
$5.50
Long Black
Hot water over a double espresso shot
$4.50
Iced Coffee / Iced Latte
Cold brew or espresso over ice with milk
$6
Alternative Milks
Oat, almond, soy — available for all coffees
+$0.70
Pasticceria & Colazione
Cornetto Classico
Flaky, buttery Italian-style croissant — plain, jam, or cream
$4.50
Cannoli Siciliani Freshly Made
Crisp pastry shells filled with sweet ricotta, pistachios, chocolate chips
$6
Bombolone
Soft Italian doughnut — custard or Nutella filled
$5
Avocado Toast
Smashed avocado, sourdough, chilli flakes, EVOO
$16
Uova e Toast
Scrambled or poached eggs on sourdough toast
$15
Yogurt e Granola
House granola, Greek yogurt, seasonal fruit, honey
$14
Succo d'Arancia
Freshly squeezed orange juice
$7
Lunch at La Botte D'Oro Leichhardt — every Friday & Saturday, 12pm–3pm. Choose a lunch special with a drink & coffee, or settle in for our bottomless lunch. Looking for the Tuesday Pasta or Wednesday Pizza deal? They're under Daily Specials.
Lunch: Every Friday & Saturday · 12pm – 3pm
Specials Menu
Every Fri & Sat · 12PM–3PM
Lunch Special
Burrata Salad
Burrata salad with focaccia, soft drink & coffee
$20
Lunch Special
Pasta
Pasta with wine & coffee
$27
Lunch Special
Pizza
Pizza with wine & coffee
$27
Lunch Special
Barramundi
Barramundi with salad, glass of wine & coffee
$29
Every Friday & Saturday · 12PM–3PM
Bottomless Lunch
$79 per person
3 course sharing lunch menu · 2 hours flowing prosecco, wine or beer
Add flowing Limoncello Spritz +$15pp
Starters
Homemade Focaccia
Gnocco Fitto
With mortadella, burrata & pistachio
Main Course
Eggplant Parmigiana
With tomato, parmesan & mozzarella
Fried Calamari
With aioli
Penne Norma
With ricotta salata
Paccheri Norcina
Dessert
Limoncello Tiramisu
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Dinner at La Botte D'Oro — Nonna's handmade pasta, fresh seafood, Sicilian arancini, slow-cooked lamb ragù and grilled meats. Dinner Tuesday to Saturday from 5:30pm. Bookings recommended for weekends.
Dinner service: Tue–Thu 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm · Fri & Sat 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm · Bookings recommended
Antipasto
Antipasto della Casa per person
Prosciutto san daniele, pancetta arrotolata & cacciatore salame, caciotta, scamorza affumicata, ricotta fresca, bocconcini di mozzarella
$18
Wood-Fired Garlic Pizza V
House made wood fired garlic pizza, sea salt
$12
Pane di Altamura V
Freshly baked italian ciabatta & sourdough italian grissini
$12
Olive Verdi Siciliane V
Premium sicilian olives marinated with herbs, chilli & extra virgin olive oil
$12
Arancini Siciliani
Traditional sicilian rice balls filled with slow-cooked beef ragù, mozzarella, breadcrumbed
$26
Polpette della Nonna
Nonna's traditional beef meatballs, slow cooked in rich napoli sauce with parmigiano reggiano and basil
$26
Cozze al Pomodoro
Fresh mussels simmered in a fragrant tomato sugo with garlic, white wine, parsley and basil. Served with grilled altamura bread
Entree $27 | Main $34
Calamari Fritti
Lightly floured and crispy fried calamari, served with lemon and house aioli
$29
W.A. Fremantle Polpo
Chargrilled fremantle octopus, confit cherry tomatoes, herbs & extra virgin olive oil
Entree $39 | Main $47
Scampi
2 wild-caught south australian scampi grilled, extra virgin olive oil, lemon and parsley
$59
Insalata
Buffalo Caprese V
160 gr hand-stretched buffalo mozzarella paired with heirloom tomatoes, fragrant basil and the richness of premium extra virgin olive oil
$27
Burrata e Pomodorini V
La stella burrata with a creamy heart, served with sweet cherry tomatoes, rocket and fresh basil with a drizzle of golden extra virgin olive oil
$25
Pere e Rucola Insalata V
Rocket, sweet pear, crunchy walnuts and aged parmigiano reggiano finished with a delicate aged white wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil
$27
Insalata all'Italiana V
A fresh italian salad made with cucumber, tomatoes, onion and mediterranean dressing
$17
Pasta
★ Included in Tuesday Pasta & Vino $29 & the Friday–Saturday lunch pasta special $27
Penne alla Norma V
Penne pasta, slow cooked tomato sugo, fried eggplants, basil & ricotta salata
$29
Paccheri Norcina
Paccheri pasta, italian sausage, mixed imported mushrooms, white wine & truffle
$36
Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti pasta, guanciale, cured egg yolk, black pepper & pecorino romano
$35
Pappardelle Ragù d'Agnello
Pappardelle pasta, slow cooked lamb leg, rosemary, garlic & herbs in a rich tomato sugo
$36
Signature Pasta
Calamarata alla Marinara
Calamarata pasta, freshly caught seafood, garlic, chilli, white wine & cherry tomatoes
$39
Ravioli Ricotta & Parmigiano Butter and Sage V
Homemade ravioli, burnt cultured butter, sage & parmigiano reggiano
$39
Linguine Gamberi & Bottarga
Linguine pasta, prawns, garlic, chilli, parsley, white wine & mullet bottarga
$42
Risotteria
Risotto alla Marinara
Carnaroli rice, freshly caught seafood, garlic, chilli, parsley, white wine & tomato sugo
$39
Risotto ai Porcini V
Carnaroli rice, italian porcini mushrooms, butter & parmigiano reggiano
$36
Secondi
★ One side dish included with every secondi
Galletto alla Piastra
Tender grilled chicken spatchcock marinated with aromatic herbs, garlic and lemon salmoriglio
$36
Parmigiana di Melanzane V
Layers of fried eggplant, tomato sugo, fior di latte, parmigiano reggiano, fresh basil
$34
Veal Pizzaiola
Veal, tomato sugo, oregano, garlic, olives
$39
Filetto di Barramundi
Pan-seared baby barramundi fillet, lemon & rocket
$36
Bistecca al Pepe Verde
300gr mb3 scotch fillet served with a classic green peppercorn sauce
$42
Sides
Verdure Gratinate V
Seasonal vegetables gratin
$12
Patate al Forno V
Baked potatoes
$10
Insalata all'Italiana V
Fresh italian salad, cucumber, tomatoes and onion
$8
Dolce
Tiramisu al Limoncello
Classic southern amalfi tiramisu, mascarpone & italian limoncello
$18
Tiramisu Classico
Classic tiramisu, mascarpone & italian coffee
$16
Cannoli di Ricotta
3 sheep ricotta cream cannoli, chocolate shaved, pistachio
$18
Pizza alla Nutella
Sweet pizza based with nutella
$22
Pizza al Pistacchio
Sweet pizza based with imported pistachio
$26
Affogato
Classic shot of italian coffee, vanilla ice cream & frangelico
$20
Sgroppino Veneziano
A classic venetian palate cleanser of silky lemon sorbet, delicately blended with italian prosecco for a refreshing and elegant finish
$12
Gelato
Pick your favourite gelato: vanilla or chocolate
1 scoop $7 | 2 scoops $12
Add Amarena · Panna · Cioccolato
$5
Kids Menu
🍦 Kids Eat Free — Tuesday & Wednesday · Free ice-cream with every kids meal
Penne Bolognese / Napoletana V
$12
Pizza Margherita V
$14
Pizza Margherita con Cotto
$14
Chicken Schnitzel & Chips
$14
Wood-fired pizza in Leichhardt — Pizze Classiche such as Margherita, Calabrese, Capricciosa and Siciliana Rossa, plus a Pizze Gourmet range with porcini and truffle, burrata, guanciale and gorgonzola. All baked to order in our authentic wood-burning oven, available at lunch and dinner, takeaway on request. Our wood-fired pizza in Leichhardt → · What makes a real wood-fired pizza →
Our dough: 100% Australian non-GMO flour, hydrated at 68% and slowly fermented for 48 hours · Every pizza baked to order in our wood-fired oven · Available lunch & dinner
Daily Specials
Daily specials crafted from the freshest seasonal ingredients.
Packages & Groups
Perfect for groups and special occasions. Let us take care of everything.
(V) Vegetarian · Prices are subject to change · Menu changes seasonally · Please inform us of any allergies