If you’re looking for authentic Italian food in Chermside, you’ve come to the right place.

From our fresh handmade pasta and slow-cooked sauces to our house-made desserts, everything on our menu is crafted from scratch in small batches right here in our Chermside kitchen.

We believe great Italian food starts with exceptional ingredients. That’s why we use premium local produce alongside authentic Italian pantry staples to create dishes that are rich in flavour and made with care.

Because everything is handmade fresh each day, many of our dishes are available in limited quantities and may sell out. Rather than mass-producing our menu, we focus on quality, freshness and giving every plate the attention it deserves.

Whether you’re joining us for lunch, dinner or simply searching for the best Italian restaurant in Chermside, we invite you to slow down, enjoy a great meal and experience handmade Italian food the way it should be.

Fresh handmade pasta. Authentic Italian flavours. Proudly serving Chermside and Brisbane’s northside.

Handmade Sides

Nonna’s Soup $13
A thick, slow-cooked soup of root vegetables, tomato and cannellini beans,. Warm, honest, and built for a cold night. GFO/DFO/VO

Meatballs (Polpette) $15
Traditional Beef and Pork Meatballs cooked in a flavourful napoli, pecorino and basil. G/D

Garlic Pinsa $14
The side you need in your life! A rich Parmesan and confit garlic butter on an artisan hand stretched pinsa. VG/G/D

Classic Greek Salad $14
Yes it’s a “Greek” salad, but it comes with kalamata olives and Persian feta. VG/G/D

Handmade Pasta

Shadows Lamb Ragu $31
An 18-hour slow-cooked lamb shoulder ragu with tomato, garlic, and fresh herbs, rustic, rich, and layered with a touch of cream. Served over handmade pasta, finished with pecorino & love. GFO/DFO/G/D

Almost Traditional Carbonara $29
Smoked Applewood speck, whipped mascarpone, egg yolk and pecorino, finished with cracked black pepper. Bold, creamy, unapologetically rich. GFO/DFO/G/D

Classic Bolognese $27
A hearty mix of beef and pork, simmered for hours with herbs, sugo, and just a dash of cream to lighten the finish. Comfort food perfection. GFO/DFO/G/D

Traditional Lasagne $27
Layers of handmade pasta, slow-cooked bolognese, creamy béchamel our blend of five cheeses G/D

Ombra’s Puttanesca $28
Casarecce pasta tossed with spicy Italian sausage, mixed olives, capers, anchovies, fresh tomato and passata, finished with smoked chilli. Bold, punchy, and unapologetically full of flavour. GFO/DFO/G/D

Roast Pumpkin & Gorgonzola $26
Casarecce pasta, roasted pumpkin and cream sauce, garlic and herbs, finished with gorgonzola dolce, caramelized onion and toasted walnuts. Sweet, rich, and quietly dangerous. GFO/G/VG

Gnocchi alla Rosa $30
Golden gnocchi tossed with Smokey Spanish Chorizo and Poached Chicken, in a rich creamy rose sauce, sauteed garlic, smoked paprika and fresh herbs. DFO/G/D

Four Cheese Risotto with Speck $28
A rich, slow-cooked risotto finished with four cheeses and crispy speck. The kind of dish that earns its place on a cold night. D

Handmade Sweet Treats

Traditional Tiramisu $14
This is it, our most loved treat! An almost traditional tiramisu, the Italian way. G/D

Amalfi Lemon Tiramisu $15
A refreshing twist on an old favourite – masala wine, lemon curd, cream & blood orange G/D

Triple Chocolate & Pistachio Mousse $10
Its chocolate…. A lot of chocolate, in a fluffy mousse. D

Additions  +$6  Italian Sausage  |  Poached Chicken  |  Crispy Speck  |  Chorizo  |  Mushrooms

Extras  +$2  Swap for Gluten Free Pasta  |  Extra Pecorino

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