121BC in Surry Hills Menu

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121BC refers to a vintage of Falernian wine â€“ an acclaimed â€˜cruâ€™ of the Roman age, considered by many ancient sources to be the vintage of a lifetime. Pliny The Elder records that Julius Caesar, upon being served the famous vintage (more than 60 years later), said, â€œDude, this vino is incredibleâ€. 121BC focuses on small artisan producers, Italian local varieties, sustainability in wine growing, and minimal intervention in wine- making. Take a stroll through our wine shop, where wines are arranged by region. You can pick up a bottle to drink in the wine bar, or alternatively, wines by the glass are available. The list is changed regularly, so visit â€œWineâ€ to see the current lineup. The ever-changing food menu is simple, and like the wine, is based on all the regions of Italy. The focus is on seasonal produce and sharing plates.

Nearby Sample Menus

Italian sopressa, salami, black olive, artichoke $23
Sticky date pudding, caramel sauce, vanilla bean icecream $12.50
Pumpkin, caramelised onion, fetta, parmesan $22
Salt and pepper calamari $15.50
Housemade gnocchi, roasted fieldmushrooms, asparagus, parmesan $22
Thai red chicken curry, coconut rice, pineapple, lychee, fresh chilli $32
Orange blossom panna cotta, strawberries, pistachio crumble $12.50
Smoked scamorza, sliced potato, rosemary, maple $21

Homemade Lasagne - Fresh homemade lasagne w/ beef & mozzarella cheese $16
Thai Chicken Salad $12
Chips - w/ cheese and garlic mayonnaise $8
BLT Sandwich - w/ chips $11
Kilkenny Battered Fish and Chips - w/ dressed salad & homemade tartar sauce. $18
Chicken Parmigiana - w/ chips & Salad $17
Traditional Spaghetti Bolognaise - w/ parmesan cheese shavings $12
250g Rump Steak - w/ chips, salad & your choice of sauce: Mushroom, Pepper, Dianne or Gravy $16

Traditional Margherita - Tomato base with mozzarella, buffalo cheese & fresh basil $15.00
300g char-grilled rump steak - Served with garden salad and a choice of fries or mashed potatoes. Choice of sauce: red wine jus, peppercorn, mushroom, demi glaze $12.50
Strawbs’ Burger - Beef patty, lettuce, tomato, Spanish onion, beetroot, sliced cheese, mustard, mayo and tomato sauce $14.50
220g char-grilled Eye Fillet - With glazed baby beets, mashed potato quenelles and horseradish cream $20.00
Seared Lamb Rump Salad - Tender Australian lamb grilled and served in a salad of soft Bulgarian feta, roasted baby beets, sundried tomatoes, Spanish onion & argula leavea $15.00
Oven Baked Eggplant Parma - Sliced eggplant layered with Napoli sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan, served with garden salad $15.50
Char-grilled sourdough bruschetta - Cherry plum tomatoes chopped with fresh basil, Spanish onion and topped with buffalo mozzarella $6.00
Porcini Mushroom Arancini Balls - Homemade golden rice balls filled with porcini mushrooms and cheese served with rocket and garlic aioli $6.00

Prosciutto Croquette - prosciutto fritters with aioli $14
Tiramisu - coffee, savoiardi layered with mascarpone $12
Prosciutto Croquette - prosciutto fritters with aioli $14
Antipasti - arancini, pork bite, tomato bruschetta, calamari & popcorn prawn $17 (per person)
The Primadonna - A modern take on the Cosmo – vodka, Cointreau, Chambord and cranberry $16
Iberico Jamon - vine ripened tomato & buffalo mozzarella $22
Duck Fettuccine - fresh fettuccine w duck ragu $28
Orecchiette $18

Russian rye bread with thyme (Borodinsky) $2.95
Alaskan Crab’s Claws steamed Served with lemon wedge & specially made tantalizing sauce. Seasonal market price
Country Style Steak A 400g tender rib beef fillet in bon, cooked to your taste. Served with stir-fried vegetables and chutney souse. (Allow 30min for preparation please). $32.95
Beef 'Stroganoff' Finely sliced tender beef strips, broiled in a rich creamy sauce, served with boiled rice and steamed vegetables on site $18.95
Meat dumplings baked in pot Meat dumplings, cooked in ceramic pot with white creamy souse, tomatoes & cheese, Topped off with caramelized onions $17.95
Monastic Prawns Prawn cutlets, baked in ceramic pot together with mushrooms, rice & seasonal vegetables All in a creamy white sauce. $23.95
Hot Seafood Basket An assortment of market fresh crumbed and fried seafood mix. Served with Homemade Tartar Sauce. $12.95
Traditional Pickle Plate Assortment of dill pickled vegetables (Traditional Russian vodka chaser) $8.95

Portuguese Chicken Marinated for 24 hours in a delicious blend of lemon, herbs and spices. Portuguese are a gluten free option. Whole $17.20 / Half $9.70 / Quarter $6.00
- Quarter chicken $15.90
Sweet potato with preserved lemons and peas N/A
Marinated herb and spice chicken with lentils and a herb dressing and yoghurt N/A
Braised lamb shanks with cinnamon, garlic and thyme N/A
Roast cauliflower and broccoli with feta, mint, and crushed hazelnuts and seeded mustard honey dressing N/A
Red lentil and sweet potato with Indian spices N/A
Little Lambie (he’s famous!) – 7 hour lamb, caramelised onions, rocket, aioli and nan’s relish $14.50

Free range scrambled eggs with smoked petuna ocean trout, chives, crème fraiche and baguette $15
Chefs Special Daily Baguette Served with matching condiments and salads. N/A
House made bircher style museli with apples, mixed berries and meridith sheep’s milk yoghurt $12
Fresh baked croissant from the Taste bakery with butter and jam $5.5
Hanoi pho ga chicken noodle soup $11
Pork and fennel chipolatas with caramelised red onion marmalade baguette $7.5
Taste grill bacon, pork and fennel chipolatas, fried eggs, mushrooms, balsamic roast tomatoes and sourdough toast $15
Toasted croissant with prosciutto and melted gruyere cheese $6.5

PAN DE CASA House Baked Bread with Olive Oil & Pork Pate $2 per person
CHORIZO PORTENO Housemade Pork Sausage $14
CALAMARES ASADOS CON TRES PEPINO Grilled South Australian Calamari with three styles of Cucumber $28
POLLITO Free Range Baby Chicken Grilled Over Charcoal $30
ACEITUNAS Marinated Olives $8
MOLLEJAS BBQ Veal Sweetbreads Please ask your waiter for availability $18
REPOLLITOS DE BRUSELA FRITO Crispy Fried Brussel Sprouts with Lentils and Mint $16
CHANCHITO A LA CRUZ 8 hour Woodfired Pig $46

Mesculin, tomato, red onion $7
Crispy cider battered red emperor, fries, tartare $29
Italian sopressa, salami, black olive, artichoke $23
Pan seared barramundi, carrot puree, fennel salad $39
Grilled chorizo, sherry, lemon $10
With lavosh, fruit compote, apple $14.50
Dandelion, ‘legacy of the barossa’. 30 year old pedro ximenez, sa $12 / $50
Salt and pepper calamari $15.50

2 Whole Chickens with 2 large sides* $47.25
Chicken BLT Pita or Burger Chicken breast, 2 rashers of streaky bacon, gourmet lettuce, tomato, light mayo & PERi-PERi chutney. *Only available at selected restaurants. $12.45
Seriously Large Chips / PERi-PERi Chips $7.95
The Hot Duet Chicken meatballs & a cheesy pita. $7.95
Couscous (Regular) $3.95
Churrasco BBQ Thigh Pieces* $9.95
Egg $1.50
Garden Salad Mixed lettuce, red capsicum, cucumber, onion, shredded carrot & cherry tomatoes. $8.95

Fiesta Menu 2 - Crispy Fried Squid w Garlic Aioli, Salt Cod Croquettes, Serrano Jamon with Pickled Baby Vegetables, Grilled Spanish Chorizo with Picon Sauce, Authentic Seafood Paella w Fish of the Day $50pp: Minimum 2 People
Chuleton - Grilled T-Bone Steak with Potato & Jamon Gratin and Manchego Cheese Sauce $38.00
Vieras - Seared Scallops with Pea Puree and Tomato & Capsicum Salsa (2) $13.00
Fiesta Menu3 - Marinated Manzanilla Olives w Lemon & Rosemary, Seared Scallops w Pea Purée and Capsicum & Tomato Salsa, Zucchini Flowers w Goats Cheese and Truffle Honey, Croquettes w Romesco Sauce $75pp
Croquetas De Bacalao - ‘Salt Cod’ Croquettes Served with Lemon Aioli (4) $14.00
Calamares Frito - Fried Fresh Calamari w Fried Parsley, Chilli & Garlic Oil $14.00
Churros - Churros Served w Warm Chocolate Sauce and Salted Caramel Sauce (4) $15.00
Pierna De Cordero - Slow Braised Lamb Shanks with Parsnip Purée and Red Wine & Cocoa Reduction (2) $29.00