Dinner @ The Rise
Welcome to our charming Melbourne cafe and Italian restaurant, serving the freshest woodfire pizza and homemade pasta. Our warm ambiance and friendly staff guarantee a delightful dining experience, where every dish bursts with flavor and authenticity. Join us for a taste of Italy in the heart of Melbourne!
Dinner Menu
Snacks
Olive Ascolane (8)
Ricotta & ‘nduja stuffed
$15
Arancini (2)
Fior di latte, sun-dried tomato, pesto v
$16
Lasagne Croquettes (3)
Arrabiata, basil, pecorino
$18
Bruschetta (3)
Tomato, red onion, basil, parmesan v, vgo, gfo
$16
Mozzarella Sticks (4)
Sourdough crumb, tomato sugo v
$18
Pana Del Casa
Wood-fired vegetables, Sicilian olives,
eggplant caponata, olive oil & balsamic v, gfo
$22
Entrees
Octopus
Wood-fired, ‘nduja, romesco, corn salsa cn, gf
$25
Calamari - Entree
Aioli, roquette, lemon
$18
Calamari - Main
Aioli, roquette, lemon
$32
Beef Carpaccio
Roquette, parmesan, shallots, truffle mayo, capers gf
$26
Burrata
Eggplant caponata, basil v, gf
$24
Wood-Fired Prawns
Garlic, chilli, herb, lemon gf
$28
Mussels
Vino bianco, garlic, chilli, cherry tomato, focaccia gf
$24
Half-Shell Scallops
Hazelnut & parsley butter, cauliflower cream, pangrattato (3) cn
$28
Pasta
Rigatoni alla Vodka
House-made rigatoni, vodka, tomato sugo, cream, chilli, basil, parmesan (v, gfo, vgo)
$27
Rigatoni con Broccoli Salsiccia
House-made rigatoni, garlic, chilli, broccoli, italian pork sausage, parmesan (gfo, vo, vgo)
$28
Champagne Scallop Risotto - Entree
Scallop crudo, carnaroli rice, champagne, chilli, fennel, chives, parmesan gf
$32
Champagne Scallop Risotto - Main
Scallop crudo, carnaroli rice, champagne, chilli, fennel, chives, parmesan gf
$44
Cacio e Pepe
House-made spaghetti, pecorino, black pepper v, gfo
$27
Spaghetti Meatballs
House-made spaghetti, pork & beef meatballs, tomato sugo, basil
$28
Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni
Cannelloni with ricotta, spinach, lemon & parmesan, baked with tomato sugo & fior di latte v
$26
Pumba’s Pappardelle
House-made pappardelle, Tuscan wild boar ragu, stracciatella, basil gfo
$36
Linguine Frutti di Mare
House-made linguine, mussels, prawns, scallops, calamari, reef fish, garlic, chilli, olive oil, lemon, parsley gfo
$48
Mains
Fish of the Day
See special’s board for today’s creation (market price)
$0
Carne of the Day
See special’s board for today’s creation (market price)
$0
Tuscan Lamb Rump
Wood-fired Mediterranean vegetables, pearl couscous, feta, pomegranate, lamb jus gfo
$44
Roasted Chicken Breast
Potato terrine, asparagus, mushroom ravioli, cognac & pepper jus
$36
Veal Scallopini
Mushroom, pancetta, garlic, creamy white wine sauce, mashed potatoes, green beans gf
$42
Eggplant Parmigiana
Layers of fried eggplant, San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte, ricotta, parmesan, basil v, vgo, gf
$28
Sides
Hot Chips
Rosemary salt, aioli v, gf
$12
Roquette Salad
Tomato, radish, parmesan, balsamic v, gf
$16
Green Beans
Garlic, chilli & herb butter, miso hummus v, vgo, gf
$16
Pumpkin
Maple roasted, tahini, nuts, seeds, chilli oil cn, vg, gf
$16
Iceberg Salad
Radicchio, pear, walnuts, gorgonzola cn, v, vgo, gf
$16
Potatoes
Triple-cooked, garlic, rosemary, sea salt v, gf
$16
Dessert
Affogato
Lavazza espresso, vanilla ice cream, frangelico or baileys (v, gf)
$18
Italian Donuts
Cinnamon sugar, nutella or dulche de leche (gfo)
$18
Nutella Pizza
Nutella, strawberries and vanilla ice cream
$20
Sticky Date
Vanilla ice cream, Baileys salted caramel, brandy tuille v
$16
Chocolate & Hazelnut Mousse
Banana, marshmallow, pretzel crumb cn, gfo
$18
Espresso Crème Brûlée
Caramelised honey biscuits, vanilla ice cream v, gfo
$18
Hot Apple Calzone
Vanilla bean ice cream, caramel drizzle v
$18