Menu

Authentic Italian Cuisine

At Elio’s Osteria, we bring the rich flavors of Italy and Sicily to Carina with fresh, handcrafted dishes that capture the essence of traditional Italian dining. Our signature pizzas, prepared daily using the authentic scelta de capi method, and our homemade pasta sauces deliver bold, genuine flavors in every bite. Seasonal specials, crafted with locally sourced ingredients, add a unique and delightful touch to our offerings. To cater to all our guests, our menu includes gluten-free and vegetarian options, ensuring everyone can enjoy the Elio’s experience. Pair your meal with a fine wine or beverage to complete your culinary journey. Taste the tradition, passion, and authenticity in every bite at Elio’s Osteria.

Starters

Calzone Style Garlic & Cheese Bread (V, VGO)

calzone-style bread filled with rich garlic butter and melted cheese.

Truffle & Porcini Arancini (V)

crispy truffle and porcini mushroom risotto balls, served with aioli (5)

Kalamata Olives (V, DF, VG, GFO)

warmed Kalamata olives tossed in balsamic, served with spicy flatbread

Focaccia (V)

House-baked pizza bread, served warm with garlic and herb butter. with mozzarella

Garlic prawns (DFO)

Six king prawns, served in your choice of creamy garlic or spicy chilli sauce on fettuccine.

Antipasto Plate

a selection of salami, prawns, mussels, fetta, olives, sun-dried eggplant, preserved vegetables, pesto, prosciutto, and warm focaccia.

ELIOS RIBS

Bourbon BBQ beef ribs

slow-cooked short-cut beef ribs glazed in bourbon BBQ sauce, served with duck fat potatoes and three-cheese penne.

Marinated Pork Ribs

1 serve- 350g (approx) 2 serves

Party Pack 2 full racks of marinated pork ribs (approx 1kg)

Choose your sauce and add more for $2 each

Smoky BBQ
Sweet BBQ
Satay
Plum
Sweet Chilli

mains

Bistecca Con Aglio (DFO, GFO)

300g scotch fillet, finished in a rich garlic cream sauce, served with your choice of salad, spud, or seasonal vegetables.

Pork Cutlet

300g Barkers Creek OP pork cutlet, twice cooked to perfection, served with three- cheese penne, fresh roquette, and a drizzle of truffle oil.

Seafood Pot (GF)

choice of 12 prawns or mussels, baked in your selection of chilli Napoli or creamy garlic sauce, served with your choice of salad, spud, or seasonal vegetables.

Confit Duck

slow-cooked duck leg, twice cooked to perfection, served with orange marmalade & sautéed mushrooms on fettuccine in a rich cream sauce.

Sides & Salads

Garden Salad(V, VG, DF, GF)

cucumber, tomato, lettuce, onion & balsamic

Italian Salad(V, VGO, DF, GF)

artichokes, lettuce, olives, tomato, onion, cucumber, parmesan & balsamic

Sweet Potato Salad(V)

lettuce, fetta, red onion, roasted capsicum, pine nuts & honey mayo

Twice Cooked Duck Fat Potatoes(DF, GF)
Marinated Grilled Vegetables(V, VG, DF, GF)

zucchini, eggplant, olives, red onion, capsicum, mushroom, spinach, roma tomato

Pastas

Spaghetti/Gnocchi Bolognese(DFO)

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Ricotta Ravioli Rose(V)

ricotta and spinach ravioli in a rich Napoli and cream sauce

Spaghetti Agnello(DFO)

grilled marinated lamb with Kalamata olives and eggplant in a Napoli sauce

Penne Matriciana(DFO)

bacon, tomato, chilli, onion, olives, and capsicum in a classic Napoli sauce

Spaghetti Marinara(DFO)

napoletana sauce with calamari, scallops, prawns, fish, and mussels

Lasagna

layered pasta with rich bolognese, finished with béchamel sauce

Baked Risotto

Seafood

prawns, mussels, scallops, fish, and octopus in a classic Napoli sauce(GF,DF)

Morgans

chicken, spinach, mushroom, shallots in cream & garlic(GFO)

Prosciutto

prosciutto, blue cheese, mushrooms in cream, garlic(GF)

Vego

eggplant, semi-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, olives, onion, and roasted capsicum in a Napoli sauce(V, VG, DF, GF)

Baked Risotto

Tortellini Carbonara

veal-filled tortellini in a bacon and cream sauce

fettuccine Chicken Pesto

tender chicken tossed in a rich basil pesto cream, finished with parmesan

Ricotta Ravioli Bacon Pumpkin

ricotta ravioli with honey, pumpkin, bacon, pine nuts, and cream sauce

Gnocchi Alla Elio’s

potato dumplings in ham and cream & mushroom sauce

Blue Cheese Gnocchi

potato gnocchi in a creamy blue gorgonzola sauce, topped with grilled prosciutto

PIZZERIA

Freshly hand-rolled bases with tomato sauce & mozzarella

REGULAR PIZZA

6 SLICES

MEDIUM PIZZA

8 SLICES

FAMILY PIZZA

12 SLICES

BBQ Chicken

roasted chicken, onion, capsicum & mushroom

Super Works

ham, beef, capsicum, onion, mushroom, pepperoni, kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, eggplant & oregano

Qld’er

prawns, fetta, tomato, spinach & aioli

Maryhada

lamb, potato, pumpkin, onion & fetta

Quattro Carne

beef, bacon, ham, pepperoni & bbq sauce

The Italian

pepperoni, artichoke, sun-dried tomato, anchovy & olives

The Wog

prosciutto, bocconcini, pine nuts, semi-dried tomato

Honey Chicken

honey mayo, chicken, bacon, roquette, fetta & red onion

Ze Usual Duck

confit duck, pine nuts, roquette, fetta, red onion, pumpkin, honey mayo & mango chutney

Traditional Pizzas

REGULAR PIZZA

6 SLICES

MEDIUM PIZZA

8 SLICES

FAMILY PIZZA

12 SLICES

Margherita(V)

tomato sauce, mozzarella, mixed herbs, pesto drizzle

Hawaiian

ham & pineapple

Vegie classic(V, VGO)

capsicum, onion, mushroom, pineapple & olive

Capricciosa

ham, capsicum, mushroom, onion, olive & anchovy

The Works

ham, capsicum, onion, mushroom, olive, pepperoni, ground beef & anchovy

Aussie

ham, onion, bacon, egg

Pepperoni

onion, capsicum, ham & pepperoni

Zucca(V, VGO)

honey pumpkin, spinach, fetta & pine nuts

Mains

Garlic/Chili Prawns/Mussels - Seafood Pot

old style garlic or chili prawns or mussels (1 dozen) served on fettucini with your choice of side: vegies, DFP or salad

Bistecca Con Aglio

300 gram rib fillet, cream garlic sauce with your choice of side: vegies, DFP or salad

Confit Duck

oven baked duck leg with orange marmalade on creamy mushroom fettucine

Pork Cutlet

300gm Barker’s Creek OP cutlet twice baked and served with a three cheese penne, rocket and truffle oil

Giant Polpetta

pork and fennel root meatballs (2) in a rose tomato sauce on fettucini

Drinks

We are licenced and BYO, and sell a small range of Beer, Wine, Spirits and Cocktails.