Main Courses
Our objective is to create delicious dishes using ingredients made in-house by our dedicated team.
To offer you a varied menu; something to suit all palates and dietary requirements.
Please note: during autumn winter 2022 there may be times when not menu choices are available.
We apologise in advance and trust you will discover your next new-favourite dish.
Antipasti (Starters)
Arancini Siciliani [v]
Crumbed then lightly fried taleggio & roasted red pepper risotto balls. Served with smoky tomato aioli 16
Baked & Marinated Italian Olives [vegan]
Succulent kalamata & green Sicilian olives with house-made focaccia, olive oil & balsamic 16.5
Pane (Breads)
Bruschetta Classica [v, vegan]
Toasted focaccia topped with tomato, garlic, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic reduction 16.5
Pizza Bread [v, gfa]
Our signature pizza bread; baked with the delicious combo of garlic, cheese, chilli & basil-pinenut pesto 15.5
Pane all’Aglio [v]
Formaggio’s ciabatta baked with garlic & herb butter 12.5
Contorni (Sides)
Della Casa [gf, vegan]
House salad of mixed leaves, tomato, cucumber, carrot, capsicum, spring onion & Balsamic dressing 11.5
Crispy Potato Skins [vegan]
With Kalamata olive tapenade and tomato salsa 11.5
Side of Seasonal Vegetables [gf, vegan]
Defined by chef’s whim and the season of the year 11.5
Truffled Polenta Chips [v]
Crispy, soft centred golden polenta chips with aioli 11.5
Italian French Fries – Kiwi-style [df, v]
Canterbury Agria, Our aioli, Our crunch 11.5
Good to know …
If you have an allergy or dietary restriction, please inform your wait-staff before ordering.
Decode our acronyms
vegan = plant based
v = vegetarian
df = dairy-free
gf = gluten-free
gfa = gluten-free on request
We offer gluten free options however our kitchen is not a ‘gluten-free zone’ and therefore we cannot guarantee an ingredient or dish is free of allergens.
Bistecca
NZ’s finest beef, aged for a minimum of 28 days
~ Supplied by Traiteur of Merivale ~
Sirloin [gf]
Aged marbled sirloin grilled to your liking. Served with potato gratin seasonal vegetables and a red wine & thyme jus 39.5
Pasta
Spaghetti Puttanesca [gfa, vegan]
Tasty combination of Napoli sauce, Portobello mushroom, sundried tomatoes, Kalamata olives & capers 26
Cannelloni Fiorentina [v]
…oodles of spinach, ricotta and parmesan baked with Napoli sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables 28
Spaghetti Bolognese [gfa]
Bolognese originates from Bologna. Our hearty ragu is prepared with organic beef & pork from Traiteur 28
Spaghetti Roberto [gfa]
A favourite. Spiiiicy Italian sausage, chicken meatballs in a tomato, basil & garlic sauce 28
Le Lasagne
Formaggio’s rendition of a best-loved Naples classic. Served with seasonal vegetables 28
The Carbonara [gfa]
Fettuccini, smoky streaky bacon sautéed with Portobello mushroom in a rich cream, egg yolk & parmesan sauce 28
Braised Beef Ravioli
Slow-braised beef short rib ravioli in a creamy Portobello mushroom & roasted capsicum sauce 28
Risotto – Gnocchi
Gnocchi Piselli & Zucca [v]
Delicious potato gnocchi with pumpkin, chargrilled zucchini and peas, finished with goat cheese, crispy sage and pinenuts 28
Gnocchi Verde
Our potato gnocchi, smoked chicken, spiiicy sausage & zucchini. Served with a creamy basil-pinenut pesto sauce 28
Risotto ai Funghi [gf, v]
Rich mushroom risotto with porcini, Portobello mushroom & truffle oil 28