— ANTIPASTI —

$12

Pane all'aglio

toasted house made bread, fresh garlic & olive oil

$12

$13

Polenta fritta e formaggio

Cornflour sticks, deep fried, served with a truffle manchego cheese fondue

$13

$27

Polipo brasato with red wine & marsala

Slow braised octopus in red wine and marsala, served over a sweet potato mash with olive dust sundried tomato, capers, parsley, finished with a delicate octopus’s mayonnaise

$27

Burrata e prosciutto

Creamy Vannella’s burrata cheese, prosciutto San Daniele, balsamic glaze, pistachio crumb, breadsticks

$27

$22

Tris di bruschetta

one classic with tomato, one with stracciatela and anchovies, one with trapanese pesto

$22

Carpaccio di manzo

Tableland’s beef eye fillet carpaccio, thinly sliced, served with a basil pesto, toasted pine nuts, red onion jam, confit cherry tomato and burrata mousse

$26

— TAGLIERI —

Available all day long, from 12pm to late

$22 / $25 / $43

Tagliere di salumi

a selection of three cured meats served with pickles and home baked breads

$22 / $25 / $43

$26 / $33 / $55

Tagliere di formaggi

a selection of three cheeses served with honey, fruit conserve, dried fruits & nuts

$26 / $33 / $55

$32 / $52

Tagliere Misto

A selection of three meats and three cheeses with accompaniments

$32 / $52

— PASTA —

Serving traditional pasta is something we take very seriously and that’s why all our pastas are homemade.

$55

Tagliolino nero all’aragosta

half tropical crayfish, black squid ink tagliolini, in a slow cooked velvety medley cherry tomato sauce, basil, garlic

$55

$36

Gnocchi ai quattro formaggi

handmade royal blue potato gnocchi, in a taleggio, parmesan, fontina, gorgonzola cheese sauce, toasted pistachios with honey and balsamic

$36

Ragù alla genovese

maccheroncini in a rich tomato-free ragù, prepared with slow cooked beef, lots of onions, that turn into a delicious puree, served with crunchy parmesan

$36

$35

Gnocchi pasticciati

gnocchi beef & pork mince in a Napoli sauce with a touch of cream

$35

$46

Spaghetti allo scoglio

spaghetti alla chitarra, prawns, Moreton Bay bugs, mussels, calamari, barramundi, garlic, homemade fish stock

$46

$36

Tagliolini neri al tonno

homemade black squid ink tagliolini, delicately tossed with yellowfin tuna olives, cherry tomatoes and a subtle touch of capers

$36

Tagliatelle ai funghi

tagliatelle with mix Tablelands’ mushrooms, porcini mushrooms, cream garlic, parsley

$36

Ravioli di ricotta e porcini

handmade ravioli, stuffed with ricotta cheese, porcini mushrooms, in a creamy truffle manchego sauce, prosciutto San Daniele dust

$36

$35

Salsiccia e Nduja Calabrese

maccheroncini with Italian sausage and a spicy spreadable Calabrian sausage, Napoli, sauce & garlic

$35

Cannelloni ricotta e spinaci

tube pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese, spinach, parmesan cheese, topped with bechamel sauce

$35

$49

Risotto Milanese all’ossobuco

Carnaroli rice, saffron, Grana Padano cheese, topped with a whole slow cooked ossobuco

$49

Peroni & Paprika Slow-Cooked Ribs
Enjoy our 8-hour slow-cooked pork ribs, braised in a smoky paprika and Peroni glaze. Tender, fall-off-the-bone Italian soul food at 64 Shields St. The best unique ribs in Cairns City.

— SECONDI —

$92

Spalla d'agnello (1.2kg)

12hr sous vide Tableland’s lamb shoulder, homemade jus, garden salad served with your choice of roasted potatoes or fries for 2 ppl

$92

$56

Filetto di manzo alla Nerone

Grilled grass-fed Tableland’s beef eye fillet, delicately wrapped in cured pancetta and fresh bay leaves; accompanied by crisp roasted potatoes and sautéed mushrooms, completed with a rich, house-made jus

$56

$45

Tagliata di Tonno

pistachio and sesame crusted yellowfin tuna, complemented by a refreshing Greek yoghurt mint, basil, sauce, elegantly paired with herbed couscous and seasonal vegetables

$45

$44

Spezzatino Arianese

A hearty, slow-cooked stew of premium beef tri-tip, brisket, and shank in a fragrant oregano-infused tomato sauce, toasted ciabatta to soak up the savory sauce this Irpinian classic is the ultimate rustic comfort dish

$44

$42

Costolette di maiale

Slow cooked pork ribs, in a Peroni and paprika jus, red and green capsicum velouté, sauteed green beans, sweet and sour onion and raisin

$42

Insalata Siciliana (Sicilian Salad) A refreshing taste of Southern Italy in the heart of Cairns. Our Sicilian Salad features crisp seasonal greens, [insert key ingredients like blood orange, fennel, or olives], and a light citrus dressing. A vibrant,

CONTORNI INSALATE

CONTORNI

$11

Patatine fritte

thick fries

$11

$12

Patate al forno

roasted potatoes

$12

Cavolfiore gratinato

cauliflower gratin, baked with bechamel sauce, parmesan and mozzarella cheese

$12

$11

Couscous alle verdure di stagione

herbed couscous with seasonal vegetables

$11

INSALATE

$19

Panzanella

Tomato, celery, citrus cured red onions, basil, pickled radish, croutons, basil cucumber tomato coulis, buffalo mozzarella

$19

$15

Mista

mixed leaf, tomato, cucumber, kalamata olives EVO, balsamic

$15

— SIDES —

DOLCE

An Italian moka pot filled with Tiramisu dessert, ground coffee, placed on a tray with a wooden surface underneath.

$16

Cannoli Siciliani

A pair of traditional Sicilian cannoli pastry shells filled with a whipped orange zest and chocolate chip ricotta finished with caramelized pistachios

$16

Moka Tiramisù

The beloved Italian favorite served with a unique twist. We layer smooth, whipped mascarpone cream with traditional savoiardi biscuits deeply infused with aromatic Cubana espresso beautifully dusted with chocolate powder

$16

Torta Caprese

A traditional almond flour cake, originally from Capri island, made with rich dark chocolate and finely ground almonds, finished with a delicate dustin of icing sugar and vanilla gelato

$16

$18

Sfera al cioccolato

An indulgent chocolate sphere stuffed with vibrant pistachio gelato and fresh mixed berries. Served over a crunchy bed of caramelized pistachios and finished tableside, covered with decadent, rich chocolate fondue

$18

add Kalhua, Licor 43, Frangelico or Baileys (+$6)

Affogato spumoso

vanilla ice cream & Delano coffee with a coffee cream foam

add Kalhua, Licor 43, Frangelico or Baileys (+$6)

A smiling toddler with a bib sits at a table holding a piece of bread, with a plate of pasta in front of them.

KIDS MENU

Homemade maccheroncini with Napoli sauce

$20

Homemade maccheroncini with Bolognese sauce

$20

homemade chicken milanese with salad and chips

$24

pan-fried barramundi with salad and chips

$24

All kid’s meals include a scoop of ice-cream and a soft drink