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
Fried Sicilian Olives
parmesan, aioli (v)
$14
Oritz Riserva Anchovy (1)
smoked tomato sorbet, house sourdough crisp
$8
Crocchette (2)
cacio e pepe, basil aioli (v)
$14
Arancini (2)
pumpkin, goats cheese, sun-dried tomato (v)
$14
Half Shell Tasmanian Scallop (1)
roasted cauliflower purée, apple jam,
cotechino, red wine jus (gf)
$12
Focaccia, Mozzarella & Salumi
House-Made Rosemary Focaccia
$12
Prosciutto di Parma
aged 30 months, burrata, rock melon,
vino cotto, basil, grissini (gfo)
$32
Salumi Plate
chef’s daily selection, parmesan custard,
house pickles, gnocco fritto (gfo)
$22
Buffalo Mozzarella
confit heirloom tomatoes, basil sorbet, balsamic pearls, olive oil foam (v, gf)
$22
Share Plates
Corn Ribs (4)
‘nduja butter, pecorino romano, oregano (gf)
$16
Crispy Fried Polenta (4)
rosemary salt, truffle parmesan, confit garlic aioli (v, gf)
$16
Calamari Fritti
lightly fried local calamari, romesco,
green basil aioli
$22
12 Hour Fatty Lamb Ribs (6)
smoked salt, salsa verde (gf)
$14
Slow-Cooked Beef Meatballs (3)
calabrian chilli tomato sugo, salmoriglio, rosemary pangrattato
$14
Pasta & Risotto
House-Made Potato Gnocchi
basil & zucchini pesto, buffalo milk ricotta,
italian cured tomato, parmigiano (v)
$28
Spaghetti Vongole
house-made spaghetti, vongole clams, garlic, pepperoncino, parsley, vino bianco, tomato (gfo)
$34
Tagliatelle Lamb Ragu
house-made tagliatelle, slow-cooked lamb ragu, garden peas, lemon ricotta, mint pesto, pagratatto (gfo)
$32
Rigatoni Truffle & Sausage
house-made rigatoni, pork & fennel sausage,
vino bianco, black truffle, cream, pecorino (gfo)
$30
Risotto Frutti di Mare
carnaroli rice, australian prawns, squid, mussels, scallops, clams, crustacean stock, saffron, tomato, fresh herbs (gf)
$40
Crab Linguine
house-made linguine, fraser island spanner crab, lobster bisque, garlic, chilli, basil, napoli (gfo)
$39
Risotto Ai Funghi
carnaroli rice, wild mushroom, porcini mushroom stock, black truffle mascarpone, parmigiano, chervil, parsley (v, vgo, gf)
$30
Mains
All include one side of choice
Fish of the Day
see special’s board for today’s creation
$38
Steak of the Day
see special’s board for today’s creation
$56
Chicken Saltimbocca
chicken breast, prosciutto di parma,
crispy sage, parmigiano, white wine & butter sauce (gf)
$38
On the Side
Fries
rosemary salt, confit garlic aioli (v, vgo, gf)
$12
Green Beans
basil & zucchini pesto, pecorino romano (v, gf, cn)
$16
Roquette Salad
red wine poached pear, walnuts, gorgonzola (v, gf)
$14
Cheesy Cauliflower
rosemary pangrattato (v)
$14
Triple Cooked House Potatoes
garlic, rosemary, sea salt (v, vg, gf)
$16
Buttery Peas
peas, broad beans, pancetta, pepperoncino,
shallots (gf)
$12
Glazed Baby Carrots
whipped goats cheese, hazelnuts (v, gf, cn)
$16
Autumn Leaves Salad
lemon dressing, parmigiano (v, vgo, gf)
$12