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 Platter
Prosciutto Crudo di Parma, Cacciatorino Calabrese, Mortadella di Bologna, Coppa alla Vicentina, Grana Padano, Provolone Piccante, Asiago, Gorgonzola DOP, Scamorza, 'Il Matto Bread'
49.00
Guazzetto di Pesce al Pomodoro
GF
Fresh Calamari, Fresh Mussels, Baby Clams, Octopus, Tiger Prawns, Italian Marinara Napoli Sauce, Garlic, Chili, Parsley, ‘iL Matto Bread’
42.00
Pizza Antipasto 4 Angoli (New)
Baby Wild Rocket, Prosciutto, Shaved Aged Parmesan; Mortadella, Pistachios, Green Tomatoes Con- fit; Artichokes and Zucchini Rolls; Sliced Tomatoes, Mozzarella di Bufala and Balsamic Glaze; Oven Baked Olives
29.00
Calamari Fritti
GF
Fried Hand-Cut Calamari, Baby Wild Rocket, Lemon Wedge, Aioli, Balsamic Glaze
28.00
Pepata di Cozze (New)
GF
Portarlington Mussles, Homemade Napoli Sauce, Garlic, Parsley, Chili, White Wine Bisque add Il Matto bread + $6.00
27.00
Polpette della Nonna (3 per serve)
GF
Traditional Italian Meatballs (Pork, Veal and Beef) Grated Parmesan Cheese, Parsley served with 'Il Matto Bread' add 1 metball + $6.00
26.00
Bruschetta al Pomodoro
V
Sliced Tomatoes, Mozzarella di Bufala, Fresh Basil, EVOO, Oregan add Prosciutto + $7.00
22.00
Focaccia all’aglio (9 inch)
V
Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Fresh Garlic, Oregano
21.00
Arancini al Ragu (3 per serve)
V
Saffron Rice, Bolognese Ragout, Peas, Grated Aged Parmesan, Parsley add 1 Arancini + $6.00
21.00
Fresh salads with the best ingredients to accompany every meal!
Spinacciosa (New)
VGF
Baby Spinach, Cherry Tomatoes, Roasted Pumpkin, Gorgonzola DOP, Walnut, EVOO, Balsamic Glaze
19.00
Caprese Italiana
VGF
Sliced Tomatoes, Mozzarella di Bufala, Baby Wild Rocket, Fresh Basil, EVOO, Oregano, Balsamic Glaze add Prosciutto +$7.00
19.00
Greca
VGF
Mixed Leaves, Fresh Tomato, Red Onion, Goat Cheese, Fresh Basil, Black Olives, Oregano, EVOO, Balsamic Glaze
19.00
Mista
VGF
Fresh Tomatoes, Leaf Salad, Red Onions, Black Olives, Baby Wild Rocket, EVOO, Balsamic Glaze
17.00
Rucolina
VGF
Baby Wild Rocket, Shaved Aged Parmesan, EVOO, Balsamic Glaze
17.00
Patate Cacio & Pepe
VGF
Chef Style Potatoes topped with Cacio Cheese, Cracked Black Pepper, Drizzle of Truffle Oil
17.00
*Fresh Gluten Free Pasta Available +$7 - Fettuccine or Gnocchi*
Sorrentina
V
Napoli Sauce, Mozzarella di Bufala, Fresh Basil (Wood Fired Baked)
29.00
Scarmozina
V
Napoli Sauce, Smoked Scamorza, Fresh Basil (Wood Fired Baked)
29.00
Gnocchi
V
Gnocchi Pesto Pumpkin and Goat Cheese (top seller)
28.00
Gnocchi
Bolognese
28.00
Gnocchi
V
Napoli
26.00
*Fresh Gluten Free Pasta Available +$7 - Fettuccine or Gnocchi*
Linguine del Pescatore (Top Seller)
GF
Homemade Citrus Linguine Pasta sautéed with Octopus and Calamari Marinara Ragout, Napoli, Tiger Prawns, Fresh Mussels, Baby Clams, Garlic, Chili, Parsley
38.99
Laganelle al Limone, Gamberi, e Asparagi (New)
VEVGF
Lemon Laganelle Pasta sauteed with Garlic Prawns, Asparagus, Creamy Sauce, Cherry Tomatoes and a Sprinkle of Parsley
36.00
Saffron Laganelle all’Anatra all’Arancia (New)
Saffron Laganelle Pasta sauteed in a 6 hour slow cooked Orange Zest Duck Ragout, Portobello Thyme Mushrooms, topped with Shaved Aged Parmesan, Parsley
34.00
Ravioloni alla Montanara (New)
Ricotta and Porcini Mushrooms Ravioloni, Slow Cooked Beef Cheeks Ragout, Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Ricotta, Shaved Aged Parmesan, Parsley
34.00
Linguine Polpette
Linguine Pasta sauteed with Traditional Italian Meatballs (2pcs, GF) cooked in Homemade Napoli Sauce topped with Grated Aged Parmesan, Parsley add 1 Meatball +$6.00
29.00
Lasagna (Top Seller)
Layers of Bolognese Sauce (Pork, Veal, Beef) Béchamel Sauce, Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Grated Aged Parmesan, Parsley
28.00
Orecchiette alla Carbonara (Top Seller)
Orecchiette Pasta sautéed with Pepper Pancetta, Egg Yolk topped with Pecorino Cheese, Black Pepper and Parsley
27.00
Rigatoni all’Amatriciana
Rigatoni Pasta sauteed with Pepper Pancetta, Homemade Napoli Sauce, Chili, Shaved Aged Parmesan, Parsley
27.00
Risotto ai Funghi Porcini (New)
GF
Ferron Rice, Porcini Mushrooms, Truffle Oil, Cream, Shaved Aged Parmesan, Parsley add Italian Pork Sausage +$6.00
36.00
Risotto Contadino (New)
GF
Ferron Rice, Crispy Pepper Pancetta, Pumpkin Cream, Grated Aged Parmesan Beurre Blanc, Toasted Pepitas, Parsley
35.00
Risotto Delicato (New)
GF
Arborio Rice, Diced Royal Gala Apples, Portarlington Scallops, Prosecco DOC Beurre Blanc, Basil Oil, Apple Chips
35.00
GF: Gluten Free V: Vegetarian VG: Vegan Available upon request
Fish of the Day (Must Try)
GF
Leaf Salad, Mash Potatoes, Roasted Veggies, Garlic Mayo, EVOO and Balsamic Glaze
42.00
Veal Saltimbocca alla Romana
GF
Pan Seared Veal cooked in White Wine, Butter and Sage, topped with Prosciutto, served with Leaf Salad, Patate Cacio & Pepe, EVOO and Balsamic Glaze
37.00
Ossobuco Siciliano
GF
6 hour Slow Cooked Ossobuco in Italian Herbs and Tomato Sauce served with Homemade Creamy Mash Potatoes, Grated Aged Parmesan, Leaf Salad, EVOO and Balsamic Glaze
37.00
Pollo Ripieno Piemontese
GF
Crumbed Free-Range Chicken Breast Filled with Champagne Ham and Provolone Cheese served with Patate Cacio & Pepe, side of Leaf Salad and sautéed Roasted Veggies
35.00
VEGAN Eggplant Parmigiana (New)
VEVGF
Layers of Eggplants with Napoli Sauce, VEGAN Cheese, topped with Baby Wild Rocket
34.00
Something for the littlies!
Hawaiian Pizza
18.00
Rigatoni: Napoli
V
16.00
Rigatoni: Bolognese
16.00
Homemade Chicken Bites and Chips
GF
Served with Tomato Ketchup
17.00
Kids Vanilla Ice Cream
VGF
8.00
“Il Pizzolo consists of pizza dough baked fresh, seasoned with extra virgin olive oil, oregano and aged parmesan cheese, then slit and filled with a selection of meats, cheeses and vegetables, cooked in our wood fire oven” GF: Gluten Free V: Vegetarian VG: Vegan Available upon request **Gluten Free Pizzolo or Pizza +$7** *VEGAN Cheese +$5**
Pizzolo Salmone (New)
Fontina Cheese, Smoked Salmon, Baby Spinach, Pinenuts, Sliced Onions
32.00
Pizzolo Laparo
VE
VEGAN Cheese, Fresh Tomatoes, Roasted Zucchini, Black Olives, Roasted Pumpkin, Fresh Mushrooms
29.00
Pizzolo Prosciutto
Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Sliced Tomatoes, Prosciutto, Leaf Salad, Shaved Aged Parmesan, Aioli
29.00
Pizzolo Capocollo (New)
Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Capocollo, Fresh Mushrooms, Smoked Scamorza, Black Olives
29.00
Pizzolo Calabrese
Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Smoked Scamorza, Hot Salami, Black Olives, Red Capsicum Pesto
29.00
Pizzolo Valdostano
Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Italian Porcini Mushrooms, Champagne Ham, Baby Wild Rocket, Shaved Aged Parmasan
28.00
GF: Gluten Free V: Vegetarian VG: Vegan Available upon request **Gluten Free Pizzolo or Pizza +$7** *VEGAN Cheese +$5**
La Marinara
San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Calamari, Tiger Prawns Fresh Mussels, Baby Clams, Fish Bites, Garlic, Parsley
34.00
Aussie Meat Lovers
San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Italian Pork Sausage, Champagne Ham, Mild Salami, Hot Salami
32.00
Prosciutto e Porcini Mushrooms
San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Prosciutto, Baby Wild Rocket, Porcini Mushrooms, Shaved Aged Parmesan
30.00
Diavola
San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Hot Salami, Red Capsicums Pesto, Black Olives, Chili
30.00
Stuzzicosa
San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Hot Salami, Italian Pork Sausage, Provolone Cheese
29.00
Golosona (New)
Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Pepper Pancetta, Roasted Pumpkin, Gorgonzola DOP, Shaved Aged Parmesan, Fresh Basil, Walnuts
29.00
Salsiccia e Friarielli (Naples Tradition) (New)
Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Friarielli, Italian Pork Sausage, Cherry Tomatoes Garlic, Chili, Shaved Aged Parmesan
29.00
Quattro Formaggi (New)
V
Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Gorgonzola DOP, Provolone Cheese, Grated Aged Parmesan Baby Wild Rocket, Walnuts add Mortadella +$6.00
28.00
Or tolana
V
San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Fresh Tomatoes, Roasted Zucchini, Black Olives, Roasted Pumpkin, Fresh Mushrooms, Parsley
28.00
Zucca
V
Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Roasted Pumpkin, Baby Wild Rocket, Goat Cheese, Pesto, Pine Nuts
28.00
Capricciosa
San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Fresh Mushrooms, Champagne Ham, Black Olives add Sicilian Anchovies +$5.00
28.00
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**
Tiger Prawn Gourmet
San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Tiger Prawns, Roasted Zucchini, Fresh Mint, Cherry Tomatoes
36.00
Lamb Gourmet
Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Marinated Back Strap Lamb, Goat Cheese,Artichokes, Green Tomatoes Confit, Parsley
34.00
Sicilian Anchovies Gourmet
Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Sliced Mozzarella di Bufala (NOT Baked), Sicilian Anchovies, Italian Bottarga, Fresh Basil add Tiger Pranws +$10.00
32.00
Mushrooms Gourmet
V
Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Mozzarella di Bufala, Mix Mushrooms Ragout (Porcini Mushrooms, Chiodini Mushrooms, Forest Mushrooms), Italian Black Truffle Pate, Shaved Aged Parmesan, Truffle Oil, Parsley add Prosciutto +$7.00
32.00
Enjoy some sweet treats to end the perfect meal, or enjoy with a coffee!
Nutella Pizza
Nutella, Crushed Hazelnut, Fresh Strawberries, Icing Sugar, Vanilla Ice Cream
24.00
Truffle Chocolate Profiteroles (New)
Homemade Choux Pastry Balls with a creamy filling, Vanilla Ice Cream
18.00
Nonna’s Tiramisu (Top Seller)
Traditional Italian dessert soaked in Coffee Savoiardi Biscuits, Mascarpone Cream and Cacao
16.00
Baba alla Ricotta all’Arancia (New)
Ricotta Orange served with Italian Baba Rhum, Vanilla Ice Cream
16.00
Affogato al Caffe
GF
Coffee and Vanilla Ice Cream Add Liquer of your choice Baileys, Kahlua, Frangelico, Amaretto +$6
14.00
Lemon Meringue Tart
A sweet Tart filled with Tangy Lemon Curd, topped with a Cluster of Soft Meringue Kisses, Lemon Ice Cream
14.00
Lemon Citrus Tart
GF
A Sweet Tart Filled with Tangy Citrus Curd, in a delicious Dusted GF Tart Shell, Lemon Ice Cream
14.00
Cannoli Siciliani
GF
Handmade Crunchy Shell (GF,2pcs) filled with Orange Zest Ricotta served with Cream
12.00
MAKE A RESERVATION
For large groups larger than 6 please call us
on (03) 4241 2008 to confirm availability.