


Lago Cucina, nestled on level 1, above The Budgewoi Hotel, with glimpses of Lake Budgewoi, offers a relaxed, contemporary Italian trattoria, a dining experience unique to the Central Coast.
Lago’s chic Mediterranean interiors features textured white walls perfectly complemented by arched enclaves, natural stone & timber creating a warm inviting atmosphere. Our menu is contemporary Italian inspired cuisine, featuring bold flavours and classic favourites perfectly paired with cocktails that capture the essence of the Italian coastline.
Available for a la carte dining, group bookings or exclusive events.
OUR MENU
ANTIPASTI
$12
Lago Wood-Fired Focaccia
Garlic, rosemary, EVOO (ve)
$12
$10
Marinated Olives
(ve, gf )
$10
$18
Pork & Veal Meatballs
Sugo, parmesan, basil
$18
$18
Lago Salumi Plate
Giardiniera
$18
$18
Baked Tomino Pizzeria
Chilli honey, lemon, pecorino
$18
$16
Bread & Dips
Cannellini hummus, romesco, pesto
$16
$16
Handmade Mozzarella
18 month prosciutto, vincotto, pesto
$16
$19
Grilled Octopus
Romesco, chickpea, paprika oil
$19
$7 each
Zucchini Flower
Ricotta, basil, chilli honey (v)
$7 each
$18
Calamari Fritti
Crispy fried, Lemon aioli (gf)
$18
$14
Mushroom & Goat Cheese Arancini
Truffle aioli (v)
$14
$14
Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta
Whipped ricotta, basil oil (gf, v)
$14
MAINS
$42
250g Porterhouse Steak
Potato & parmesan terrine, mushrooms jus (gf)
$42
$34
Lamb Rump
Crushed peas, olive crumb, pickled shallots
$34
$36
Grilled Barramundi
Tuscan bean stew, cavalo nero, capsicum
$36
$34
Pork Belly
Celeriac, roasted fennel, salsa verde
$34
$36
Slow-Cooked Wagyu Beef Cheek
Goat’s cheese polenta, orange gremolata
$36
PASTA
$32
Risotto Marinara
Prawns, Mussels, barra, saffron, peas
$32
$30
Ricotta Gnocchi
Wild boar ragu, aged parmesan, rosemary oil
$30
$28
Tortellini
Spinach, pecorino, squash, truffle pesto, pine nuts, pumpkin sauce (v)
$28
$30
Wagyu Beef Lasagne
Slow cooked beef ragu, scamorza béchamel, pecorino
$30
PIZZA
$26
Margherita
Tomato, fior di latte, basil (v)
$26
$27
Capricciosa
Tomato sauce, fior di latte, smoked ham, mushrooms, olives, artichokes
$27
$28
Diavola
Tomato sauce, fior di latte, hot sopressa, olives, chilli, basil
$28
$28
Italia
Tomato sauce, fior di latte, proscuitto, cherry tomato, rocket, parmesan, evoo
$28
$28
Truffle Pig
Fior di latte, Italian sausage, mushroom, truffle pesto, smoked ham, pecorino
$28
$30
Gamberi
Tomato sauce, fior di latte, king prawns, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, chilli, rocket
$30
$28
Vegana
Tomato, mushroom, zucchini, spinach, cherry tomato, olives (v)
$28
SIDES
$12
Lago Salad
Cucumber, tomato, radish, parmesan
$12
$12
Roast Potatoes
Rosemary, garlic
$12
$12
Steamed Market Greens
Toasted almonds
$12
$12
Truffle Fries
Aioli, parmesan
$12
$10
Fries
Tomato sauce
$10
KIDS MENU $25
Under 12 years of age. Includes soft drink, main & gelato. Choice of:
Napoli Spaghetti, Parmesan
Chicken Nuggets & Chips
Fish & Chips
Ham & Cheese Pizza
DESSERT
$14
Honeycomb Baked Cheesecake
$14
$14
White Chocolate & Raspberry Semifreddo
Poached rhubarb, pistachio crust
$14
$14
Tiramisù
Mascarpone, savioardi biscuit, kahlua, almonds
$14
$12
Affogato
Espresso, vanilla gelato Add: liqueur + 6
$12
$3pp
Bring your own cake
Surcharge for cakeage
$3pp