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October 25, 2024
Christmas trading hours
Last day of trade will be Friday 23rd December
CLOSED 24th to 27th December
OPEN 28th to 31st December
(NYE is filling fast, so BOOK NOW)
CLOSED 1st to 4th January
Reopening for dinner on Thursday 5th January
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Who we are
Try our well-known Woodfired Pizza and Homemade Pasta
Located in the heart of Fitzroy North, Piccolino is a little Italian restaurant, a home away from home. It's the perfect place for friends and family to gather and enjoy genuine Italian cuisine, including delicious woodfired pizza, in an authentic Italian atmosphere.
The Story of Andrea and Piccolino
In 2012, a young Italian man named Andrea Fioriti made a brave step.
He got on a plane and left everything he knew, his family and friends and his hometown of Perugia in Italy, to venture to a country on the other side of the world where he knew no one. Australia.
Andrea was in search of a different life from the one he had known, determined to challenge himself and experience something unique.
Life in Australia was not easy for Andrea, but with determination and hard work as a chef, he gained Australian permanent residency in 2018.
One day whilst reflecting, Andrea said to himself, “I love Australia, I am happy here, but there is something vital missing…my family and friends”
Andrea asked himself how he could fix this problem, and so, Piccolino was born.
Functions
Book Your Function at Piccolino
We are committed to sharing the love and personality of our venue with you in every way possible, so that your experience with us is nothing short of fabulous.
Whether it’s a friendly Italian greeting on arrival, or a cheeky ‘high-five’ on your way out, we want to ensure a fun experience is had by all no matter what the occasion
We’re all about the little things, the one percenters you might say - it’s these that make all the difference. And whilst our space is considered small compared with others, be assured our authentic Italian food & beverage offering packs a punch.
Hope we’ll celebrate with you soon.
Our Menu
Appetizer
Marinated Olives
9
typically a sicilian thing
French Fries
9
kids favorite
House Cut Chunky Chips
11
see, even the Italians love their fried spuds
Suppli Della Settimana (3pc)
14
renowned as one of Romes’ most talked about street foods.
Deep fried rice croquette filled with parmesan, mozzarella, lemon zest
Garlic & Mozz Foccacia
15
Garlic infused oil, mozzarella, fresh rosemary
Double Crumbed Mozzarella (6pc)
16
Fried mozzarella sticks, served w house made paprika aioli
Fried Calamari
18
Served with house made aioli, rocket & lemon
Local mussels
21
white wine, garlic & fresh chilli in a tomato sugo served w toasted house-made bread
Fried Calamari Main
28
Fried calamari served with chunky chips & arugula, house made aioli, lemon
Antipasto Misto
32
Sharing board of mixed italian tapas (serves 2)
Salad
Rocket
12
Rocket leaves, shaved grana, balsamic, e.v.o
Garden Salad
14
Cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olive, mixed leaves
Burrata Salad
21
locally produced burrata, sun-dried tomato, cherry tomato, red onion, fresh basil w balsamic drizzle
Home made pasta
Our pasta is freshly made in house using traditional recipes taught to us by our nonni.
Choose from : Spaghetti, Tagliatelle, Gnocchi, Penne (imported from italy), Gnocchi (gf, v), Spaghetti (gf, v).
Napoli
22
Puréed tomatoes w seasonal herbs, topped w shaved parmesan. (vegan option available)
Norma
24
Puréed tomatoes, fried eggplant, sautéed onion, ricotta salata, basil. (vegan option available)
Traditional Bolognese
25
Ground veal & beef, pureed tomatoes, seasonal herbs, shaved parmesan
Carbonara
27
Egg yolk, flat pancetta, cracked pepper, shavedparmesan
Pulled Duck Ragu
28
Slow cooked duck leg in napoli sauce, fresh rosemary, shaved parmesan
Mushroom Truffle
29
Sautéed mushrooms, cream, chopped parsley, shaved parmesan. (vegan option available)
Wild Boar Ragu
29
48hr marinated wild boar ragu, red wine, rosemary, tomato, shaved parmesan
Fresh Seafood
32
Locally sourced fresh seafoodw fresh tomato dash, white wine, chilli, parsley
Garlic Prawns
32
Fresh prawns, chilly, white wine, roasted zucchini,lemon zest
Woodfired pizza
Salame
25
Napoli, mozzarella, salame, basil
Porky Pine
25
Napoli, mozzarella, leg ham, pineapple chunks
Capricciosa
26
Napoli, mozzarella, ham, mushroom, olives, basil
Piccante
26
Napoli, mozzarella, nduja sausage, olives, fresh chilli, basil
Napoletana
26
Napoli, mozzarella, olives, chilli, anchovies, capers, oregano
La Bomba
29
Napoli, mozzarella, nduja sausage, salami, roasted capsicum, fresh chilli
Italian Stallion
29
Napoli, mozzarella, pork & fennel sausage, salami, olives, fior di latte, fresh chilli, basil
Prosciutto
30
Napoli, mozzarella, prosciutto, rocket, shaved grana
Garlic Prawns
32
Fresh prawns, chilly, white wine, roasted zucchini,lemon zest
Porchetta
32
Mozzarella, slow cooked pork belly,roasted capsicum, caramelized onion
Hungry Wild Boar
32
Mozzarella, wild boar sausage mince, mushroom,provolone, caramelized onion
Gluten Free pizza bases are available. These are locally produced by Ardor Food Co add $4
Woodfired Veggie pizza
Our vegetables are freshly sourced, twice weekly from selected Queen Victoria Market Traders, and roasted to perfection in our woodfired oven.
Margherita
22
Napoli, mozzarella, basil
Potato Head
24
Mozzarella, potato, red onion,rosemary, balsamic glaze
French Fries Baby
24
Napoli, mozzarella, seasoned french fries on top
Pumpkin
25
Pumpkin, mozzarella, gorgonzola, walnuts, rocket
Melanzana
26
Mozzarella, grilled eggplant, radicchio,balsamic glaze, shaved grana
Eggplant Parmigiana
26
Napoli, fried eggplants, grated parmesan, basil
Lollo
26
Mozzarella, honey, walnuts, radicchio, fior di latte
Funghi
29
Mushroom, mozzarella, rocket, shaved parmesan,drizzled w truffle oil
Gluten Free pizza bases are available. These are locally produced by Ardor Food Co add $4
Pasta In A Pizza Bowl
Can't decide between pasta or pizza, why not have both?
Melbourne's famous 'spag bowl' was first created here at Piccolino and has featured in many of melbourne's best food editorials. If you find yourself torn between your love of woodfired pizza & pasta, this is perfect for you. Enjoy any of the pasta dishes on the menu served in an edible handcrafted pizza bowl - simply add $5
Vegan Love
Pasta
Napoli
22
Napoli w seasonal herbs
Norma
24
Napoli, fried eggplant, basil, basil infused e.v.o
Mushroom truffle
29
Sautéed mushrooms, chopped parsley, truffle oil
Woodfired Pizza
Margherita
25
Napoli, vegan mozzarella, basil
Potato Head
27
Potato, vegan mozzarella, red onion,rosemary, balsamic glaze
Melanzana
29
Grilled eggplant, vegan mozzarella,radicchio, balsamic glaze
Eggplant Parmigiana
29
Napoli, vegan mozzarella,fried eggplants & fresh basil
Funghi
32
Mushroom, vegan mozzarella, rocket,drizzled w truffle oil
Bar Offering
Cocktails
Bellini
15
Mimosa
15
Four Pillar Gin Tonic
14
Aperol Spritz
16
Campari Spritz
16
Limoncello Spritz
16
Negroni
18
Campari Soda
12
Beers
Red Peroni
malt lager
10
Ichnusa
pale lager
10
Menabrea
pale lager
12
Rover
henty st. pale ale
10
Viola Rossa
double malt 6.6%
15
Viola Bianca
wheat lager 4.8%
15
Cascade Light
lager 2.4%
10
Apple Cider
Coldstream
10
Wines by the Glass
Prosecco
(extra dry, Veneto)
14
Rosato
(rose, Toscana)
14
Moscato
(sweet, Victoria)
14
Pinot grigio
(white, Friuli)
12
Vermentino
(white, Puglia)
13
Chardonnay
(white, Victoria)
14
Sangiovese
(red, Toscana)
12
Primitivo
(red, Puglia)
13
Shiraz
(red, Victoria)
14
Wines by the bottle
Prosecco (docg)
(extra dry, Veneto)
58
Franciacorta
(brut, Lombardia)
90
Riesling
(white, South Australia)
45
Vermentino (bottle)
(white, Puglia)
52
Sauvignon Blanc
(white, New Zealand)
55
Rosato (organic)
(rose, Toscana)
60
Pinot noir
(red, South Australia)
45
Montepulciano
(red, Abruzzo)
52
Primitivo (Bottle)
(red, Puglia)
55
Shiraz
(red, Victoria)
65
"We take pride in an authentic approach to making woodfired pizza, and are responsible for some of this city's best house-made pasta and gnocchi dishes. We are also the very proud creator of a Melbourne first and our now most talked about dish, the Spag Bowl"
Andrea Fioriti ~ Head Chef & Owner
Call us today (03) 9041 0809