Caterina's Cucina e Bar
Modern French", "Japanese, Kaiseki", "Nordic, Seafood". · Melbourne · Chef Marcello Mariani
Awarded two hats by The Age Good Food Guide, Caterina's Cucina e Bar features chef Marcello Mariani in Melbourne. The kitchen offers traditional Italian cooking with a modern approach. Guests enter the subterranean dining space through Art Deco gates for dishes such as baccalà mantecato.
221 Queen Street - Basement, Melbourne
- Good Food Guide
Menu
Dishes
- Stracciatella, tipo Romana (20) — A traditional Latium chicken and beef broth with whisked egg, cheese and nutmeg
- Baccalà mantecato, origini Veneziane (32.5) — Whipped cod fish Venetian style, house pickles, toasted ciabatta
- Il crudo di pesce del giorno — Today's fish carpaccio with condiments
- Canestrelli in padella del giorno (35.5) — Pan seared scallops of the day
- Vitello tonnato alla Piemontese (36) — Piedmontese cold, roast veal slices, tuna mayonnaise, crispy Sicilian capers
- Filetto al carpaccio con crescione (35.5) — Sliced raw Angus beef fillet, lemon, E.V. olive oil, Grana Padano & watercress
- Sardelle in saor alla Veneta (33) — Pt. Lincoln cured sardine fillets, w.w. vinegar, chili, onions, pine nuts, raisins, toasted crumbs
- Calamari fritti e arugula (48) — Smaller: 35.00. Lightly floured calamari, shallow fried, lemon and pepper dressing, rocket
- Tagliere di salumi (36.9) — A selection of local and imported cured meats, pecorino cheese, olives & crostini
- Tagliatelle all'uovo con ragù classico alla Bolognese (47) — Smaller: 33.50. House made tagliatelle with the classic meat ragù from Emilia Romagna
The Experience
A formal room in a hidden location. The meal is structured around classic service. A good fit for business dining and celebrations.
- Occasion: Business, Celebration
- Atmosphere: Formal
- Format: Classic
- Setting: Hidden
Phone: +6196708488
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