Universal Italian Restaurant & Function Venue in Carlton Menu

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Garlic Pizza -Mozzarella cheese with roasted garlic purée on a small pizza base $7.9
Ciabatta Bread with Dip & Warmed Olives -Toasted Italian ciabatta loaf served with fresh ricotta, homemade pesto & warmed olives for 2-4 people $14.9
Bruschetta Roma -Homemade pesto, fresh tomato & feta cooked on a small pizza base $8.9

Fresh Local Oysters Per Oyster (min 3) N/A
Oysters Natural -Fresh oysters, served with homemade hot sauce and lemon $2.6
Oysters Kilpatrick -Fresh oysters, baked with bacon & homemade Kilpatrick sauce $2.8

Salsa Di Pollo -Roasted chicken wings marinated in our homemade sticky bbq sauce $8.5
Minestrone Soup -Rich vegetable soup served with ciabatta bread $8.5
Sicilian Arancini -per piece Homemade golden arancini with a creamy filling $3.5
Mussels with Polenta Chips -Fresh Port Philip Bay mussels, tossed in Napolitana sauce, garlic & olive oil, served with homemade polenta chips $12.5

Dal Terra -from the land Prosciutto, Sopressata, marinated artichoke hearts & olives, arancini, ricotta with homemade pesto & ciabatta bread $19.5
Dal Mare -from the sea Lightly fried calamari, grilled spicy marinated prawns, morton bay bugs, mussels in Napolitana sauce & oysters natural $28.5

Tuscan Chicken -Grilled chicken breast fillet, served with a wild mushroom risotto $18.9
Salmon Fillet -Grilled sustainably harvested fresh Atlantic salmon fillet,served with artichoke risotto and crispy salmon skin $22.9
Slow Roasted Pork Ribs -Half a rack of slow roasted tender marinated pork ribs,served with roasted butternut pumpkin, potatoes & corn on the cob $22.9
Calamari -Gently fried fresh calamari, served with homemade tartare sauce & Italian slaw $16.9
Pork Ribs & Chicken Wings -Slow roasted tender marinated pork ribs & chicken wings,served with Universal’s beer battered chips & Italian slaw $16.9
Universal Chicken Schnitzel -Homemade chicken breast schnitzel, served with our special mushroom sauce,Universal’s beer battered chips & Italian slaw $14
Chicken Parmigiana -Homemade chicken breast schnitzel, with Napolitana sauce & Mozzarella cheese,served with Universal’s beer battered chips & Italian slaw $14
Caesar Salad -Fresh baby cos lettuce tossed with traditional Caesar dressing,garlic croutons, crispy bacon, poached egg & shaved parmesan $12.9
Caesar Salad - Add Chicken $4.9
Lamb Burger -Grilled lamb burger, with fresh tomato, greens, melted cheese,and tomato relish in a crusty Italian bun. Served with Universal’s beer battered chips & Italian slaw $14
Italian Sausage -Italian pork sausage with caramelised onions, greens, grana padanoand chutney in a crusty Italian bun.Served with Universal’s beer battered chips & Italian slaw $14

Replace your standard side with the following options for or order a side dish for $1.9 or $ 5.5
Pesto scented mashed potato N/A
Steak house chips with rosemary & sea salt N/A
Broccoli with toasted almonds N/A
Roasted butternut pumpkin, potatoes & corn on the cob N/A
Italian side salad N/A
Universal’s beer battered chips N/A

BBQ Meats Plate -Grilled beef steak & lamb skewers, slow roasted tender marinated pork ribs &wings, homemade pork sausage & chicken shashlikserved with Universals beer battered chips and dipping sauce $52.9
1 KG Rump Steak -Perfect for sharing or for one big appetite Certified Australian Angus, 150 day grain fed served with your choice of any two sides $59.9
1 kg of Fresh Mussels -Fresh port Phillip bay mussels cooked in a creamy white wine sauce served with steak house chips. $24.9

Rump -Australian Angus, 150 day grain fed -500gA very lean cut, full of flavour $35.9
All served with sauce, Italian slaw & Universal’s beer battered chips N/A
T-Bone -Selected prime yearling, 21 day aged, 200 day grain fed -400g Porterhouse on one side, Eye fillet on the other $28.9
New York Cut - Sirloin, -Wagyu BeefPremium Wagyu beef, highly marbled, 500 day grain fed - 220gThe most tender of our cuts $220g
Universal’s Centre cut steak -Certified Australian Angus, 150 day grain fed -300gCut from the rump medallion, a very lean cut $26.9
Rib Eye -Selected prime yearling, 21 day Aged, 200 day grain fed -350gWith centre fat, cut on the bone for enhanced flavour $34.9
A very lean cut, full of flavour -Porter-HouseAustralian Angus, 150 day grain fed -Light Marbling with side fat covering $22.9
Extra Sauces: mushroom, red wine pepper, garlic butter $2.90

Choose from: Spaghetti, Fettucini or Penne -Fresh Homemade Gnocchi, extra Entrée$3.9 / Main$4.9
Marinara -A selection of fresh seafood, garlic & napolitana sauce Entrée$14.9 / Main$22.9
Pescatore -A selection of fresh seafood, garlic & cream sauce Entrée$14.9 / Main$22.9
Paul Special -Bacon, garlic, chilli & rose sauce Entrée$11.9 / Main$16.9
Bolognese -Traditional homemade meat sauce Entrée$12.9 / Main$16.9
Carbonara -Bacon, egg & cream sauce Entrée$11.9 / Main$16.9
Chicken & Avocado -Grilled Chicken, avocado, mushroom & cream sauce Entrée$12.9 / Main$16.9
Milano -Grilled Chicken, bacon, mushroom & cream sauce Entrée$12.9 / Main$16.9
Sun Dance Kid -Semi-dried tomatoes, olives, chilli, mushroom & olive oil Entrée$10.9 / Main$14.9

Angel Hair Spaghetti & Meatballs -Handmade angel hair spaghetti with Nonna’s recipe meatballs, Napolitana sauce & a touch of chilli Main Size $19.9
Risotto Poseidon -Creamy risotto with pan seared tiger prawns, mussels, spinach &roasted capsicum, with a touch of spicy olio & Napolitana sauce Main Size $19.9
Baby Bell Pasta -Campanelle (shaped like a bell) pasta, with roasted pumpkin, spinach, sun dried tomatoes andpine nuts tossed through a light & creamy ricotta sauce Main Size $18.9
3 Cheese Ravioli -Handmade ravioli filled with ricotta. parmesan &mozzarella cheese, served with a basil pesto sauce Main Size $19.9
Traditional Meat Lasagne -Homemade meat lasagne, filled with with white béchamel & bolognesesauce, toped with grilled mozzarella, served with Italian Slaw Main Size $18.9

Margherita -Tomato, cheese & fresh basil Sml 4 slices$10.9 / Med 6 slices$13.9/ Lrg 8 slice
Capricciosa -Tomato, cheese, ham, mushroom & olives Sml 4 slices$10.9 / Med 6 slices$13.9/ Lrg 8 slice
Hawaiian -Tomato, cheese, ham & pineapple Sml 4 slices$10.9 / Med 6 slices$13.9/ Lrg 8 slice
Mexican -Tomato, cheese, mushroom, Sml 4 slices$10.9 / Med 6 slices$13.9/ Lrg 8 slice
Marinara -Tomato, cheese, garlic & a selection of seafood Sml 4 slices$11.9 / Med 6 slices$14.9/ Lrg 8 slice
The Lot -Tomato, cheese, ham, mushroom, hot salami,capsicum, onion, olives, pineapple & bacon Sml 4 slices$10.9 / Med 6 slices$13.9/ Lrg 8 slice
BBQ Chicken -Tomato, cheese, chicken, mushroom, onion & BBQ sauce Sml 4 slices$10.9 / Med 6 slices$13.9/ Lrg 8 slice
Vegetarian -Tomato, cheese, mushroom, capsicum, olives Sml 4 slices$10.9 / Med 6 slices$13.9/ Lrg 8 slice

Nonna’s Meatball Pizza -Tomato, cheese, nonna’s recipe meatballs, hot Italian salami,onion & freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Main Size $16.9
Chicken & Avocado -Tomato, cheese, mushroom, grilled chicken tenders & fresh avocado Main Size $16.9
A.J.’s -Tomato, cheese, mushroom, olives, prosciutto & rocket Main Size $16.9
Smoked Salmon -Tomato, cheese, smoked salmon, capers, lemon juice & onion Main Size $16.9
Veggie Super Special -Tomato, cheese, mushroom, roasted capsicum, olives,pineapple, fresh tomatoes & homemade pesto Main Size $15.9
I Am Angus -Tomato, cheese, Grilled beef strips, roasted red capsicum,onion, jalapeños & a drizzle of garlic mayo Main Size $16.9
Half and Half (not available for gourmet pizzas) $0.50
Standard extras Small $0.7 / Medium $0.8 / Large $1
Extra smoked salmon , prawns or prosciutto Small $2.5 / Medium $3.5 / Large $4.5

Tiramisu -Savoiardi biscuits soaked in espresso, layeredwith a sweet Italian mascarpone mousse $9
Chocolate Mud Pudding -A rich mud pudding served withsticky chocolate fudge & vanilla ice cream $9
Panna Cotta -White chocolate Panna Cotta with blueberry puree, persian fairy floss, & toffee shard9 $9
Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake -New York style cheesecake with chocolate brownie chunks on a chocolate biscuit crust $9
Traditional Cannoli -Crispy italian pastry’s, filled fresh to orderWith pistachio & couverture chocolate ricotta $9
Dolce -Coffee Affogatodouble shot espresso servedwith vanilla ice-cream & chocolate fudge $6
Gelato Tasting Plate for Two -A variety of Italian gelato & premium ice cream $8
Death by Chocolate -Creme de cacao, vodka, chocolate& vanilla ice cream blended $9.9
Espresso Martini -Espresso coffee, kahlua , vodka &Creme De Cacao, shaken $9.9
Hot Chocolate -Chocolate fudge mixed with hot milk servedwith a homemade marshmallow $6

Nearby Sample Menus

Gelato, chocolate, lemon, raspberry 9.00
- Lemon 7.00
Puttanesca 16.00/22.00
- tomato, mozzarella, olives, anchovy, chilli, capers, cheesy tomato
Mixed leaves 12.00
- Chocolate 7.00
Mussels, tomato, white wine, garlic 16.00
Caprese, buffalo, mozzarella, basil, tomato 16.00
Antipasto, green beans, zucchini, peppers 16.00

Lardo di colonnata
- Essentially bacon fat regarded as poor man's fare but now a delicacy, it is stored in a dish rubbed with salt, pepper, garlic, rosemary, cloves, etc and left covered in a cool area for up to 6 months, it can then be sliced and served on bruschetta and pizza
- With 65g D.O.P buffalo mozzarella $7.00
Formaggio di fossa (Emilia-romagna)
- Matured underground, unique assertive flavour because of aging process, a sweet start then a vibrant peppery flavour (Sheep milk)
Guanciale
- Unsmoked Italian bacon prepared with pig's jowl or cheeks ( guancia, Italian for cheek), rubbed with salt, ground black pepper or red pepper and cured for 3 weeks, its flavour is stronger than other pork products, such as pancetta and its texture is more delicate
Capocollo
- In some regions capocollo (pork collar) is also lonza, generously seasoned with garlic and pepper and air dried
Pizza Pomodoro $20.90
- Yellow tomato passata, heirloom tomato, anchovies, olive & pantelleria caperberries
Pecorino ( Sardinia, Lazzio And Toscana)
- Semi hard sheep cheese, salty flavour with fruity tang, also ideal for grating ( sheep's milk)
Reggiano parmigiano (emilia romagna)
- King of all cheeses, aroma is sweet and fruity, tasty is savoury and piquant, consorzio´s stamp is impressed in the skin showing its authenticity (cow´s milk)

Entree 15.20
Includes Garden Salad or Vegetables or Chips. Please choose only one item.
3. Roma
- Sauce, Mozzarella cheese, ham, mushrooms
B8. Herb Bread with parmesan & mozzarella cheeses 6.30
Main 28.20
Main 20.40
Lasagna
- Traditional
L 23.30

- MEXICAN Sliced capsicum, onions, hot chilli simmered in a tomato sauce -
- 1 scoop $2.80
Napoletana A simple favourite - homemade tomato, onion & basil sauce $13.90 / $16.60
Caprese Salad Sliced fresh tomato pieces, Fior Di Latte mozzarella topped with a basil & olive oil dressing $12.70
Schnitzel - Veal or Chicken Breadcrumbed tender veal or chicken breast cooked until lightly golden $21.10
Cassata Layers of nougat & chocolate gelato together with Chantilly cream, candied fruit & a core dipped in strega liqueur $6.80
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water 250 mL $3.50
Affogato Scoop of vanilla ice cream drowned in espresso coffee $4.80

Black Coffee $3.60
American Style - Tomato, mozzarella cheese, ham, hot salami (Small/Medium/Large) $12.00/$15.00/$20.50
Cassata – multi flavoured Italian ice cream $5.90
Hot Chocolate $3.60
Calzone Rustico – Ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, egg & hot salami $15.50
Mt Franklin Sparkling Mineral Water, Lemon Mineral Water $3.60
Super Special - Tomato, mozzarella cheese, ham, hot salami, mushrooms, green capsicum, olives, anchovies, prawns & smoked mussels (Small/Medium/Large) $13.00/$16.50/$22.50
Bowls of Chips or Wedges $7.00

APERITIVO SELECT $8.00
Your choice of two Italian cheeses served with accompaniments (Additional cheese 6/30g) $16.00
Marcarini Barolo Chinato $15.00
COSTOLETTE DI MAIALE IMPANATE - Cutlets of crumbed pork with salad of cabbage and pickled onion $34.00
TORTA DI MELE - Pink lady apple, almond and puff pastry tart with apple grappa icecream $16.00
CROWN LAGER $7.00
COOPERS PALE ALE $7.00
APEROL $8.00

Hot & Spicy Boxed Meal - 1 x Zinger Fillet Burger 1 x Hot & Spicy - 1 Piece 1 x Potato & Gravy - Regular 1 x Seasoned Chips - Regular, 375ml drink $9.95
Donut Sticks - 1 x Donut Sticks with Maple Syrup $2.00
Original Recipe Chicken 21 Pieces - $34.95
Original Tenders Box - 3 x Original Tenders 1 x Potato & Gravy - Regular 1 x Popcorn Chicken - Mini 1 x Sauce - Creamy Aioli 1 x Seasoned Chips - Regular, 375ml drink $10.95
Zinger Stacker Burger $8.95
Seasoned Chips Regular $2.95
BLT Twister Combo - 1 x BLT Twister 1 x Seasoned Chips - Regular , 375ml drink $9.95
Giant Feast - 1 x Original Recipe Chicken - 15 pieces 3 x Kentucky Nuggets - 6 pieces (inc. 1 sweet chilli sauce) 3 x Seasoned Chips - Large 1 x Potato & Gravy - Large 1 x Coleslaw - Large, 1.25lt dri $41.95

Pizza Con Salsicce (1 metre/50 cm/20 cm) $44.00/$22.00/$12.00
Pizza Con Carciofi (1 metre/50 cm/20 cm) $44.00/$22.00/$12.00
Cannelloni - large tubes of pasta with ricotta & spinach filling $15.00
Lasagna $15.00
Penne Marsigliese - cooked with tomato, prawns, cheese & cream $22.00
Risotto Pescatora - rice cooked with fresh seafood $22.00
Fussili Primavera - sauteed with eggplant, peppers, zucchini & tomatoes $18.00
Scalloppine Al Funghi - thinly sliced veal in white wine & mushroom sauce $30.00