Karen Martini is the visionary and much awarded chef behind Mr Wolf, a rustic Italian wood oven pizza restaurant on Inkerman St in St Kilda Melbourne. So many people had told me to go here that I didn’t just because. Well, that was just plain stupid, because the food here is so incredible. Pricey yes it is, but sometimes, just sometimes, it’s really worth it.
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A quick lunch at Zizzi on Sunday turns into a long afternoon nap on the sofa.
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A Cannoli on steroids? Yes indeed, this is the NY version of my favourite Italian crispy, creamy pastry. Yes it was delicious…but not like the original Italian inspiration for this evolved New York variety.
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Having worked on Dean St in Soho for the last 8 months, it’s no wonder I became a huge fan of Signor Zilli. This Soho institution has stood the test of time with its classic menu, great atmosphere, fantastic service and wide range of divine dishes. I have never met celebrity chef Signor Aldo Zilli, but Nino always makes us feel special and welcome, this time, moving a table and chairs out doors for us when all the others were occupied. We started with Grilled Squid with Sweet Chilli Sauce & Rocket – (Calamari ai Ferri con Rucola) followed by…
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19.90 TWO COURSES
23.90 THREE COURSES
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Cold Spanish Gazpacho Soup topped with Shrimps & Parmesan Croutons
Melanzana alla Parmigana with Oregano & Tomato Sauce, Parmesan Cheese
Filo Pastry Parcel stuffed with Parma Ham, Smoked Mozzarella, Artichokes with a Spicy Tomato Sauce
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Oven Roast Lamb Shank with Rosemary Gravy served with Lentils
Poached Cold Salmon with Russian Salad & Garlic Mayonnaise
Pan Fried Calfs Liver Strips with Shallot & Red Wine Sauce served with Mash
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Lemon Tart
Cappuccino Mousse
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Starters…
| Minestrone di Verdure |
£5.50 |
| Seasonal Vegetable Soup |
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| Rotolo di Scamorza Affumicata con Prosciutto di Parma alla Griglia |
£8.00 |
| Grilled smoked mozzarella wrapped in Parma ham served with rocket salad |
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| Insalata di Granchio Servita con Mango ed Avocado |
£8.50 |
| Hand Picked Cornish Crab served with Mango and Avocado |
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| Mozzarella di Bufala con Pomodoro Arrositi (v) |
£7.00 |
| Buffalo mozzarella with Slow Roast tomatoes & Basil Oil |
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| Calamari ai Ferri con Rucola |
£8.50 |
| Grilled Squid with Sweet Chilli Sauce & Rocket |
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| Antipasto Casa |
£8.00 |
| Salami, Parma Ham, Slow Roast Plum Tomato, Cheese & Olives |
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| Funghi di Bosco Gratinati al Formaggio Caprino (v) |
£7.00 |
| Field Portobello Mushroom with Goats Cheese |
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| Gamberoni in Salsa Mediterranea Piccante Servita con Bruschetta |
£9.00 |
| Grilled Tiger Prawns served in Mediterranean spicy sauce with toasted bread |
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Prices include VAT but exclude 12.5% optional Gratuity & Cover charge of £1.50 per person
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Year |
Region |
abv% |
Glass
175c (£) |
Bottle
(£ ) |
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| White Wines |
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| Grecanico Vignali Rocca mora |
2007 |
Sicilia |
12 |
4.00 |
16.00 |
| Chenin Blanc Ormer Bay |
2007 |
south africa |
12.5 |
|
17.00 |
| Pinot Grigio Venezie |
2007 |
Trentino |
13 |
5.50 |
23.00 |
| Vermentino Rocca della Macie |
2007 |
Toscana |
13 |
|
26.00 |
| Clifford Bay Sauvignon Blanc |
2006 |
New Zealand |
13 |
|
29.00 |
| Sancerre Domaine la Croix |
2007 |
Loire |
12.5 |
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31.50 |
| Gavi di Gavi Villa Sparina |
2006 |
Piemonte |
13 |
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33.50 |
| Sauvignon Cru Maso delle Rose, Weger |
2007 |
Alto Adige |
13 |
|
35.00 |
| Chardonnay Fabrizio Bianchi |
2003 |
Toscana |
13.5 |
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41.00 |
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| Sparkling Wines |
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| Prosecco Rocco Venezia |
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24.00 |
House Champagne N.V.
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France |
12 |
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35.00 |
| Moet et Chandon |
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12 |
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42.00 |
| Laurent Perrier Rose |
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12 |
|
75.00 |
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| Red Wine |
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| Sangiovese, Roccamora |
2006 |
Sicilia |
12.5 |
4.00 |
18.00 |
| Merlot Ormer Bay |
2006 |
south africa |
12.5 |
4.50 |
19.00 |
| Valpolicella Ca Rugate |
2006 |
Veneto |
13 |
|
23.00 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon Perez Cru |
2006 |
Chile |
14.5 |
|
24.50 |
| Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Casal Thaulero |
2006 |
Abruzzo |
13 |
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25.00 |
| Chianti Classico Agricola San Felice |
2005 |
Toscana |
13 |
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30.00 |
| Pinot Noir Hautes Cotes de Beaune |
2007 |
Burgundy |
13.5 |
|
32.00 |
| Shiraz Egidio Linda Dumas |
2005 |
Australia |
14 |
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36.00 |
| Brunello di Montalcino |
2002 |
Toscana |
13.5 |
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55.00 |
| Barolo Torriglione Gagliasso |
2004 |
Piemonte |
15 |
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62.00 |
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| Rose Wine |
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| Gaio Rose |
2006 |
Sicilia |
14 |
4.50 |
21.00 |
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SERVICE NOT INCLUDED. |
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I’m tired. And I work too hard. But when I found these pics from an old trip to Italy, I got intensely nostalgic for a plate of hot fresh salty calamari and scampi. Washed down with a glass of crispy white wine, I know no better holiday meal. Oh transport me to the Italian Riviera now!
John’s Pizza, on Bleecker Street, serves the best pie in New York (that I’m aware of so far) but they don’t do slices so build up an appetite. The graffiti that covers the place is a happy testament to thousands of first dates.
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years ago, somewhere in Italy, I saw my first barista art, and was awestruck! Never seen another one like it…
