Geppetto Trattoria Menu
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PER INCOMINCIARE – Starters
Grilled prawns, mushroom arancini, pork sausage, mussels, olives, calamari, aioli, polenta wedge, sorpressa salami, mozzarella, meatballs, roasted peppers (minimum 2 people)
House baked focaccia served with black olive tapenade
Goat's Cheese and black pepper croquettes served with roasted capsicum dip (2 pieces) +$7 for extra piece
Crispy mushroom arancini served with whipped truffled cream
Grilled calamari marinated with oregano, garlic, touch of chilli & aioli
Braised Ox tripe with borllotti beans, tomato and sage
Pan-fried crumbed whitting fillets, served with aioli and lemon
Tender duck meatballs slow-cooked in tomato, shallot & lemon thyme
Focaccia topped with fresh tomato, basil, black olives,red onion and olive oil
Thinly sliced prosciutto crudo served with bocconcini, olives & crostini
Cannellini beand and leek purée finished with extra virgin olive oil
PASTA e RISOTTO
Roasted pumpkin and thyme risotto with taleggio cheese
Ear-shaped pasta with bacon, onion, tomato, basil and chilli
Homemade potato gnocchi in a traditional slow cooked minced Wagyu beef, tomato and red wine and basil
Spaghetti tossed with fresh prawns, scallops, mussels, fish fillet, garlic, tomato & basil
Tubular pasta with • creamy gorgonzola sauce, walnuts & black pepper
Homemade lagnolotti with mushrooms and ricotta, served with butter and sage
A choice of any pasta with preferred sauce: Spaghetti, Penne or Fettucine with Bolognese or Carbonara or Napoli Sauce or Vegetarian Sauce
SECONDI – Mains
Braised chicken thighs with mushroom, peppers, tomato, black olives and potatoes
Grilled fish fillet (200g) of the day served with roasted herbed potatoes & salsa verde
Crumbed veal medallions with . rolled oats & lemon zest served with coleslaw & roasted potatoes
Tender goat braised with tomato, rosemary & onion, served with grilled polenta
Roasted pork loin rolled with herbs served with a white wine reduction, alongside capsicum, onion and potato’s
Grilled prime eye-fillet (250g - Gippsland) plated with a rich red wine reduction, sweet potato mash & pea pure
CONTORNI – Sides
Roasted potatoes with fresh herbs
Mixed leaves, tomato, onion, olives and Italian dressing
Seasonal vegetables sautéed in garlic and olive oil
Sautéed spinach, olive oil, lemon wedge
Fried potato chips
Roquette, shaved goats cheese, pear and walnuts
DOLCI – Desserts
Vanilla pannacotta with raspberry coulis and Italian meringue
Homemade cake or tart of the day served with gelato
Coffee soaked Savoiardi biscuits layered with Mascarpone and Marsala cream dusted with dark chocolate
Poached pears in a cinnamon & red wine reduction served with gelato
Homemade chocolate & hazlenut gelato with biscotti
Sorbet of the day with biscotti
FORMAGGI - Cheeses
Cheese board with gorgonzola DOC, goats cheese, pecorino Romano, toasted bread, crackers, poached fig jam and dried nuts(3 pieces X 35g)
Vegan menu
House baked focaccia served with black olive tapenade
Toasted focaccia topped with fresh tomato, basil, black olives, red onion and olive oil
Cannellini bean and leek purée finished with extra virgin olive oil
Fettuccine with sautéed mushroom, olive oil and parsley
Penne with capsicum, black olives, spinach, onions, tomato and basil
Housemade potato gnocchi served with tomato and basil sauce
Sorbet of the day
Poached pear in red wine & cinnamon with scoop of sorbet
The menu at Geppetto Trattoria, located at 78a Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia, presents a well-rounded Italian dining experience that balances traditional comfort with rich regional character, offering a clear progression from starters through to desserts and vegan-friendly selections. The opening section, Nino’s antipasto, Focaccia al Forno (v), Crocchette di Caprino, Arancini ai Porcini, and Calamari alla griglia (gf), sets a warm and inviting tone with rustic bites and seafood highlights. Moving into pasta and risotto, the selection becomes more indulgent and layered, featuring Risotto alla Zucca (v) (gf), Orecchiette Amatriciana, Gnocchi alla Bolognese, Spaghetti Pescatora, and Paccheri Gorgonzola, each reflecting a classic Italian approach with rich sauces and familiar textures. The mains continue this depth with hearty offerings such as Pollo alla Cacciatora (gf), Filetto di Pesce (gf), Vitello all'Avena, Capretto alla Pignata (gf), and Porchetta e Peperonata (gf), delivering a satisfying range of meat and seafood-focused plates. Supporting these are simple yet essential sides including Patate Arrostite, Insalata, Verdure, Spinaci in Padella, and Patatine Fritte, which complement the larger dishes without overwhelming them. The dessert selection brings a traditional Italian finish with Pannacotta (gf), Dolce del Giorno, Tiramisù, Pere al Sangiovese (gf), and Gelato al Bacio (gf), offering both light and indulgent sweet options. The inclusion of Tagliere di formaggi under cheeses adds a refined, savory closing note for those preferring something less sweet. A thoughtfully curated vegan menu also expands accessibility with Focaccia al Forno, Bruschetta Rustica, Zuppa di Fagioli, Fettuccine ai Funghi, and Penne Ortolana, ensuring plant-based diners are equally well served. Overall, the menu reads as a cohesive Italian journey that transitions smoothly from antipasti to desserts while maintaining strong variety and authenticity throughout.