Valentine's Day Dinner (Sunday, 14th February) will be made that extra special with our Piano accordian player serenading you and your valentine while you enjoy the rustic Italian flavours on offer. With water views, and an elegant interior it will only add to the romance.
By the end of the night your Valentine will be shouting ‘ti amo!’ from the rooftops.

Valentines Day Dinner
Date             Sunday, 14th February 2010
Address        Docklands Drive, Waterfront City, Docklands Vic 3008
Menu            Bellissimo will be offering a special Valentine's Day menu
Plus              Every couple will receive a complimentary silk rose*
Bookings      Closed

* silk rose - 1 per couple, while stocks last. Only available on 14th February 2010 (Dinner)

Italians are known for their passion for food, wine and romance; that is why Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria has extended the most romantic day of the year over 5 days!
Celebrate love and romance from Thursday, 11th February - Monday, 15th February with a special Valentine's menu. Available Lunch & Dinner.

Valentine's Day Menu
SAMPLE ONLY, SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Entrée

Tasmanian Smoked salmon with fennel, avocado, capers tartar 17.0

½ Doz oysters natural with limoncello 18.0

½ Doz. oysters Kilpatrick with lean bacon & Worcestershire 21.0

Lemon pepper crusted calamari Frito with wild rocket and orange salad; lime aioli 17.0

Chicken Caesar salad with cos lettuce, crisp pancetta, parmesan, croutons, anchovies 18.0

Italian antipasto platter of smoked & cured meats with grilled marinated vegetables 19.0

Caprese salad of ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil & extra virgin olive oil 14.0

Fettuccini with a braised lamb casserole including tomato, red wine, herbs & parmesan 19.0

Sautéed potato gnocchi with a creamy 3 cheese sauce and toasted bread crumbs 19.0

Pizza

Bellissimo Deluxe
Virginia ham, salami, bacon, onion, mushrooms, pineapple, green capsicum, mozzarella 21.0

Marinara
Market fresh seafood, chili, garlic, herbs, tomato and olives 20.0

Calabrese
Tomato, mozzarella, parmigiano, hot salami, capsicum, olives, chili 18.5

Margherita
Tomato, mozzarella, parmigiano, basil, oregano 16.0

Capricciosa
Virginia ham, mushroom, olives, mozzarella 17.5

Sides & Salads

Italian salad of cucumber, tomato and oregano with sea salt & virgin olive oil 9.5

Roasted Tuscan vegetables with gremolata 8.0

Roasted Italian potatoes with rosemary & sea salt Char-grilled marinated capsicum 8.0

Main

Grilled beef eye fillet served on olive mash with roasted tomato and Madeira jus 36.0

Chicken Millanaise with roasted Tuscan vegetables, sauce calabrese 28.0

Veal Scaloppini pan fried with a creamy mushroom sauce on soft polenta and spinach 32.0

Grilled lamb loin served on a warm cannelloni bean salad with a balsamic reduction 34.0

Roasted pork tenderloin on creamy cabbage, peas and bacon with cinnamon anise jus 31.0

Pan seared Barramundi fillet served on a clam, mussel dill risotto 36.0

Bellissimo’s Lasagna - layers of meat, salami, pomodoro and bolognaise sauce 24.0

Penne with chicken, peas and avocado in a tomato cream sauce with a hint of chili 24.0

Linguine marinara with prawns, market fresh seafood, chili, garlic, herbs and olive oil 28.5

Chicken, forest mushroom, and fresh herb risotto with pesto and wine reduction 24.0

Pan fried chili, garlic Tiger prawns with a lemon, dill cream sauce and rice 34.0

Risotto with primavera of roasted vegetables, sun dried tomato, spinach & pine nuts 22.5

Penne puttanesca with anchovies, capers, onion, parsley, chili flakes & Napoli 21.5

Desserts

Tiramisu layered with Frangelico mascarpone, espresso sauce and pistachio biscotti 14.5

Chocolate & orange semi-freddo with a sour cherry compote and sesame wafer 14.5

Bourbon Vanilla bean pannacotta with marinated Strawberries and coconut tuille 12.5

Baked dark Valrhona Chocolate tart with hazelnut ice cream and chocolate cigar 14.5

Home made ice-cream & gelato
Vanilla, Chocolate, Pecan, Hazelnut Lemon, Watermelon
3.50 Per scoop, min two scoop