Menu @ Il Matto Restaurant Torquay
Our menu features classic Italian flavors, using the finest ingredients to bring a taste of Italy to your table.
From handmade pasta to wood-fired pizzas, each bite promises a true Italian experience. Buon appetito!
Made for two our sharing plates are a delicious way to start your meal.
IL MATTO PLATE
24-months-aged Prosciutto Crudo di Parma, Calabrese Sopressata, Milano Salami, Grilled Zucchini, Grilled Eggplants, Grilled Capsicums, Mount Zero Olives, Mediterranean Red Dip, iL Matto Bread
42.00
PARANZINA
GF
Salt and Pepper Squid and Tiger Prawns, Hand Cut Chips, Baby Wild Rocket, Lemon Wedge, Herb Mayo
36.00
POLPETTE della NONNA
Pork, Veal, and Beef Meatballs (GF) in Home-Made Napoli Sauce, Grated Aged Parmesan, Parsley, served with iL Matto Bread
26.00
BRUSCHETTA POMODORO
V
Pizza-style Bread topped with Fresh Garlic, Slice Tomatoes, Mozzarella di Bufala, Fresh Basil, EVOO, Oregano
26.00
FOCACCIA all’AGLIO
V
Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Fresh Garlic, Oregano
21.00
ARANCINI al RAGU
GF
Arborio Rice, Saffron, Bolognese Ragout, Garden Peas, Grated Aged Parmesan, Parsley
21.00
POLENTA CHIPS
VGF
Crispy Polenta Chips, Oregano, Grated Pecorino DOP, with Truffle Mayo
15.00
Fresh salads with the best ingredients to accompany every meal!
CAPRESE
VGF
Mozzarella di Bufala, Sliced Tomatoes, Oregano, Fresh Basil, EVOO
18.00
MISTA
VGF
Mixed Leaves, Baby Wild Rocket, Carrots, Red Onion, Black Olives, EVOO, Balsamic Glaze
18.00
GRECA
VGF
Sliced Tomatoes, Mixed Leaves, Red Onion, Goat Cheese, Black Olives, Oregano, Mint Citronette, Balsamic Glaze
18.00
RUCOLINA
VGF
Baby Wild Rocket, Shaved Aged Parmesan, EVOO, Balsamic Glaze
16.00
*Fresh Gluten Free Pasta Available +$7 - Fettuccine or Gnocchi*
SORRENTINA
V
Home-Made Napoli Sauce, Mozzarella di Bufala, Grated Aged Parmesan, Fresh Basil
29.00
VICENTINA
V
Grilled Vegetables tossed with Chili Oil and a touch of Capsicum Pesto Sauce, topped with Grated Parmesan Cheese, Provolone Cheese, Parsley
29.00
PESTO, PUMPKIN and GOAT CHEESE
V
29.00
BOLOGNESE
28.00
NAPOLI
V
25.00
*Fresh Gluten Free Pasta Available +$7 - Fettuccine or Gnocchi*
LINGUINE MARINARA
Garlic-infused King Prawns, Portarlington Mussels, Baby Clams, Calamari, White Wine and Fish Bisque Sauce, touch of Home-Made Napoli Sauce, Parsley
38.00
RAVIOLONI WAGYU BEEF
Home-Made Wagyu Beef Ravioloni sauteed in Beurre Blanc and Sage Sauce, topped with Grated Parmesan Cheese
36.00
SPAGHETTI ai GAMBERI
Tiger Prawns, tossed Garlic Chili Oil, with Confit Cherry Tomatoes, Baby Wild Rocket, Parsley, EVOO
36.00
PAPPARDELLE al GUANCIALE di MANZO
Beef Cheek Braised in Red Wine Sauce, Confit Cherry Tomatoes, Shaved Aged Parmesan, Parsley
34.00
CALAMARATA LAMB
6 hours Slow Cooked Lamb Ragout in Nonna’s Sugo, served with Grated Pecorino DOP, Parsley
34.00
LASAGNA
Layers of Bolognese Sauce (Pork, Veal, Beef) Béchamel Sauce, Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Grated Aged Parmesan, Parsley
32.00
SPAGHETTI POLPETTE
Home-Made Meatballs (2pcs,GF) Home-Made Napoli Sauce, with Grated Aged Parmesan and Parsley
29.00
MEZZEMANICHE CARBONARA
Crunchy Pepper Pancetta, Egg Yolk, Grated Pecorino DOP, Black Pepper
28.00
GF: Gluten Free V: Vegetarian VG: Vegan
FILETTO di SALMONE
GF
Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon served with Roasted Chat Potatoes with Grated Pecorino DOP, Leaf Salad, Herb Mayo, Lemon Wedge
38.00
VEAL SALTIMBOCCA
GF
Veal Scaloppini Pan Seared with Prosciutto, cooked in White Wine, Butter and Sage, served with Roasted Potatoes with Grated Pecorino DOP and Leaf Salad
38.00
POLLO RIPIENO
GF
Crumbed Free-Range Chicken Breast filled with Champagne Ham and Fior di Latte Mozzarella served with Roasted Potatoes with Grated Pecorino DOP, Herb Mayo and Leaf Salad
36.00
EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA
VGF
Layers of Eggplants with Home-Made Napoli Sauce, Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Grated Aged Parmesan, Baby Wild Rocket
32.00
Something for the littlies!
Margherita Pizza
V
15.00
Hawaiian Pizza
17.00
Spaghetti: Napoli
V
15.00
Spaghetti: Bolognese
15.00
Homemade Chicken Bites and Chips
GF
Served with Tomato Ketchup
15.00
PIZZOLO (Il Matto Speciality): “The Pizzolo comprises freshly baked pizza dough, adorned with extra virgin olive oil, oregano, and aged Parmesan cheese. It is then opened up and stuffed with an array of meats, cheeses, and vegetables before being cooked in our wood-fired oven.” GF: Gluten Free V: Vegetarian VG: Vegan Available upon request **Gluten Free Pizzolo or Pizza +$7** *VEGAN Cheese +$5**
APULIA
Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Italian Pork Sausage, Red Capsicum Pesto, Char Grilled Eggplants, Fresh Basil
28.00
PARMA
Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Sliced Tomatoes, 24-month-aged Prosciutto Crudo di Parma, Mixed Leaves, Shaved Aged Parmesan, Herb Mayo
28.00
TRIESTE
Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Beef Cheeks Ragout, Porcini Mushrooms, Black Olives, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Leaf Salad
28.00
LAPARO
VE
Plant Base Cheese, Char Grilled Vegetables, Roasted Pumpkin, Confit Cherry Tomatoes, Baby Wild Rocket
28.00
GF: Gluten Free V: Vegetarian VG: Vegan Available upon request **Gluten Free Pizzolo or Pizza +$7** *VEGAN Cheese +$5**
TUTTO MARE
San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Calamari, Garlic-infused King Prawns, Portarlington Mussels, Baby Clams, Fish Bites, Parsley
33.00
AUSSIE MEAT LOVER
Bolognese Sauce, Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Italian Pork Sausage, Cham- pagne Ham, Mild Salami, Hot Salami
33.00
PROSCIUTTO e FUNGHI
San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Prosciutto, Fresh Mushrooms, Baby Wild Rocket, Shaved Aged Parmesan
31.00
STUZZICOSA
San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Hot Salami, Italian Pork Sausage, Provolone Cheese
29.00
VESUVIO
San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Hot Salami, Char Grilled Capsicums, Black Olives, Chili
29.00
CAPRICCIOSA
San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Fresh Mushrooms, Champagne Ham, Black Olives add Sicilian Anchovies +$5.00
28.00
ZUCCA
V
Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Roasted Pumpkin, Baby Wild Rocket, Goat Cheese, Basil Pesto, Pine Nuts add Oven Baked Chicken Breast +$7.00
28.00
ORTOLANA
V
Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Grilled Vegetables, Roasted Pumpkin, Confit Cherry Tomatoes, Baby Wild Rocket
27.00
L’AUSTRALIANA
San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Grated Aged Parmesan, Champagne Ham, Free-Range Egg
27.00
MARGHERITA
V
San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Grated Aged Parmesan, Fresh Basil add Mozzarella di Bufala +$5.00
23.00
GF: Gluten Free V: Vegetarian VG: Vegan Available upon request **Gluten Free Pizzolo or Pizza +$7** *VEGAN Cheese +$5**
KING PRAWNS GOURMET
San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Garlic-infused King Prawns, Char Grilled Zucchini, Fresh Mint, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
34.00
LAMB GOURMET
Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Marinated Back Strap Lamb, Pickled Onions, Confit Cherry Tomatoes, Goat Cheese, Mint Citronette
34.00
CHICKEN GOURMET
Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Home Made BBQ Sauce, Spicy Grilled Chicken Thighs, Grilled Capsicums, Red Onions, Provolone Cheese, Parsley
34.00
MUSHROOMS GOURMET
V
Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Mozzarella di Bufala, Mixed Mushrooms Ragout (Porcini Mushrooms, Chiodini Mushrooms, Forest Mushrooms) Italian Black Truffle Paste, Shaved Aged Parmesan, Truffle Oil, Parsley
34.00
Enjoy some sweet treats to end the perfect meal, or enjoy with a coffee!
NUTELLA PIZZA
Nutella, Crushed Hazelnuts, Icing Sugar, Strawberies, Ice Cream
23.00
LEMON MERINGUE TART
Filled with Tangy Lemon Curd, topped with Soft Meringue, and served with Lemon Ice Cream
16.00
PISTACHIO TART
GF
Filled with Pistachio Cream, topped with Pistachio Crumble, and served with Vanilla Ice Cream
16.00
CANNOLI SICILIANI
Filled with Italian Custard Cream and served with Vanilla Ice Cream
15.00
TIRA MISU
avoiardi Biscuits soaked in Coffee layered with Mascarpone Cream, and Cocoa Powder
16.00
AFFOGATO al CAFFE
GF
Coffee and Vanilla Ice Cream Add Liquor of your choice Baileys, Kahlua, Frangelico, Amaretto +$8
9.90
MAKE A RESERVATION
For large groups larger than 6 please call us
on (03) 4241 2008 to confirm availability.