ANTIPASTI - TO START8Hand-stretched Osteria Pizza Bread Garlic or Cheese

13w Trio of Dips+

9House Marinated Olives14Duck Liver Pâté13Arancini Risotto balls, stuffed w mozzarella & lightly fried

6.5eaBruschetta Ripe tomatoes, basil, olive oil, parmigiano, ciabatta

Antipasto Affettato Board 14 per personTraditional platter of assorted sliced meats, pickles, & other delicacies

Antipasto Pesce di Mare 18 per personSelection of pan fried fish & seafood

Ocean Pasture24Scallops Cauliflower puree, chili,

bacon, peas, lemon23Beef Rib Slow cooked short rib, beef

jus

17Calamari Squid, lightly fried, smokedpaprika aioli

14Polpette Beef meatballs, pomodoro,parmigiano-reggiano

18Mussels Steamed in white wine,garlic, chilli, parsley, lemon

19Ravioli Made in-house usingpremium '00' flour, free range eggs, oliveoil & sea salt

22Prawns Pan-fried cutlets, flamed invino, creama, arborio 14Soup of the Day Ask about today's

special18Modern Shrimp Cocktail Tempura

shrimp, house made dressing

PIZZERIA

20Margherita Pomodoro, mozzarella, fresh basil leaves “classic”

21Vegetariana Selection of fresh & roasted vegetables, feta, olives

16Neapoletana Capers, anchovies, garlic, olives, basil

22Capricciosa Ham, mushrooms, artichokes, olives

26Prosciutto 18 month aged prosciutto, mushrooms, truffle oil

25Pollo Grilled chicken, baby spinach, red onion, mushrooms

25Pepperoni Spicy sausage, salami, onion, capsicum

26Mafioso Salami, ham, bacon, sausage, chicken “meat lovers”

Inspired by Italy - Made in New Zealand - www.osteria.co.nz

PRIMI - PASTA & RISO24Spaghetti Bolognese Beef & pork ragu 'just like nonna used to make'

28Spaghetti Gamberi Pan-fried prawns, garlic, chilli, lemon, fresh herbs27Penne al Salmone Smoked salmon, spinach, capers, garlic, lemon crema

25Fettuccine con Pollo Sautée chicken, mushrooms, fresh herbs, crema sauce26Gnocchi di Casa Pancetta, broad beans, peas, parmigiano, e.v.o.o

26Risotto del Giorno Ask about tonight's special26Lasagne al Forno Traditional oven baked recipe

25Cannelloni alla Zucca Oven baked pasta, filled with pumpkin, ricotta & feta

SECONDI - MAIN COURSE

Pork Belly 35Twice Roasted, apple'stew', potato, gravy

Lamb Shank 356 hour braised shank,potato mash, gravy

Half Duck 39Oven Baked, parsnippureé, polenta, gravy

Market FishDelivered fresh daily, ask

about today's chef'sspecial

Chicken Saltimbocca 32Free range breast,

prosciutto, sage, lemoncreama sauce

Veal Rack 37Parmesan & rosemary

breadcrumb crust,potato mash, veal jus

BISTECCA - STEAK34Beef Cheeks Slow braised, onions & mushrooms, potato mash, beef jus

39450g Rib-Eye On the bone, potato, mustard & peppercorn sauce38220g Eye Fillet Premium tenderloin, potato, bacon & mushroom cream sauce

CONTORNI - SIDES7Potato Fries7Fresh seasonal vegetables9Polenta Chips Parmigiano, truffle aioli

8Arugula Salad Roquette leaves, parmigiano & olive oil8Greek Salad Green leaves, tomato, cucumber, olives, feta

Osteria Group - Matamata - Taupo - Ohakune - Mount Maungaunui