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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 
                  
                
              
              
             
                         
                 
                


