FOCACCIA CON OLIVE
Sicilian olives with focaccia
ARANCINO AL RAGU
Homemade Sicilian rice ball filled with provolone cheese and ragù on a bed of basil mayo
CAPONATA
Typical Sicilian sweet and sour vegetables, eggplants, onions, celery, capers, tomatoes, carrots with sprinkled chocolate from Modica
BRUSCHETTA DEL GIORNO
Brushetta of the day 2 slices (ASK THE WAITER)
PARMIGIANA DI MELANZANE
Panfried thin slices of eggplants layered with San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil and parmesan cheese
RICOTTA INFORNATA
Oven baked ricotta with black pepper glazed honey, and prosciutto Parma
CARPACCIO DI MANZO
Beef carpaccio served with rocket, parmigiano, and Sicilian mayo
QUANDO QUANDO ANTIPASTO
Our selection of artisan cured meats and traditional Panelle
CALAMARI FRITTI
Fresh crispy calamari, cucumber and carrots with honey mustard sauce
PASTA DEL GIORNO
Pasta of the day (ASK THE WAITER)
GNOCCHI ALLA NORMA
Homemade gnocchi w San Marzano sauce, eggplants, dressed with dry ricotta cheese and basil
TAGLIOLINI AL NERO DI SEPPIA
Squid ink tagliolini tossed with mussels and prawns, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, white wine and burrata
LINGUINE CARBONARA
Traditional linguine with egg yolk, guanciale, black pepper and pecorino cheese
RAVIOLI DELLA NONNA CON BUFALA
Ricotta and spinach ravioli with San Marzano tomato sauce, basil and buffalo mozzarella
LINGUINE ALLO SCOGLIO
Linguine tossed with mussels, calamari, prawns, chilly, garlic bugs and cherry tomatoes
RISOTTO ALLA BARBABIETOLA
Risotto with beetroot, gorgonzola and sage
PAPPARDELLE AL RAGU’ DI AGNELLO
Homemade pappardelle with slow cooked lamb ragu
TORTELLI RIPIENI DI MORTADELLA E PARMIGIANO
Filled with mortadella and parmigiano, dressed with butter and mushroom sauce, sprinkled with pistachios
PESCE DEL GIORNO
ESCE DEL GIORNO Fish of the day (ASK THE WAITER)
INVOLTINI DI POLLO AL MARSALA
Chicken involtini filled with spinach, mozzarella, prosciutto served with broadbeans, baby carrots, and marsala
BRASATO DI VITELLO
Braised veal in Barolo wine, served w mash potatoes & peas
FILETTO ALLO SPECK
Eye fillet wrapped with speck served with chat potatoes, silver beet, and Nero D’Avola sauce
INSALATA CAPRESE
Buffalo mozzarella, tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil
PATATE AL FORNO
Roasted rosemary potatoes
INSALATA DI RUCOLA
Rocket, pear, shaved parmesan and balsamic vinegar
CANNOLO SICILIANO
Filled with sweet ricotta, layered on an orange marmalade
PANNACOTTA AI FRUTTI DI BOSCO
Pannacotta with mixed forest berries
QUANDO QUANDO CHEESE PLATTER
Selection of cheeses including parmigiano, taleggio and blue cheese served with crostini, walnuts and quince
AFFOGATO
Vanilla ice cream, shot of coffee, Frangelico or Amaretto di Saronno
TIRAMISU
Savoiardi biscuits, coffee, Rum, Mascarpone cheese
Quando Quando Cucina & Bar at Collins Gate, 2/377 Little Collins St, Melbourne, is a delightful tribute to authentic Italian dining, balancing rustic warmth with refined flavors. The menu is a celebration of regional classics, inviting diners to share, savor, and indulge. Starting with Da Dividere, the selection of small plates sets the tone for convivial dining - from the aromatic FOCACCIA CON OLIVE to the golden ARANCINO AL RAGU and the rich PARMIGIANA DI MELANZANE, each dish captures the essence of home-style Italian comfort.
Moving into the Pasta fresca, the restaurant shines with handmade creations like the delicate GNOCCHI ALLA NORMA, the dramatic TAGLIOLINI AL NERO DI SEPPIA, and the soulful RAVIOLI DELLA NONNA CON BUFALA, all prepared with care and seasonal ingredients. The PASTA DEL GIORNO keeps things exciting for returning guests who crave something new each visit.
For heartier appetites, the Secondi section features expertly cooked mains such as PESCE DEL GIORNO, INVOLTINI DI POLLO AL MARSALA, and the melt-in-your-mouth BRASATO DI VITELLO FILETTO ALLO SPECK, offering a perfect balance between tradition and creativity. Complementing these dishes are the Contorni-light sides like INSALATA CAPRESE, PATATE AL FORNO, and INSALATA DI RUCOLA, ideal for rounding out the meal.
Finally, dessert lovers will be charmed by the Dolci menu, where the CANNOLO SICILIANO and PANNACOTTA AI FRUTTI DI BOSCO capture classic Italian sweetness, while the signature QUANDO QUANDO CHEESE PLATTER, AFFOGATO, and indulgent TIRAMISU make for a perfect finale.
Overall, the menu at Quando Quando Cucina & Bar reflects a deep respect for Italian culinary heritage-simple, generous, and heartfelt. Whether you’re sharing antipasti with friends or savoring a handmade pasta solo, every dish feels like a warm Italian embrace right in the heart of Melbourne.