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

Affogato 8.00
Prosciutto 16.00/22.00
- tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto, rocket parmesan
Olives, mixed mount zero 8.00
Potato 16.00/22.00
- mozzarella, potato, caramelised onion, rosemary
Broccoli 16.00/22.00
- mozzarella, broccoli, chilli, parmesan, lemon
Risotto
Mixed leaves 12.00
Provelone 16.00/22.00
- tomato, provelone, artichoke, rocket

Toasting Menu ( For groups of 14 or more
- Fior Di Latte $24.90
Farro con ortoggi di stagione $16.00
- Spelt salad with vegetables & fresh ricotta
Prosciutto di parma (Emilia - romagna )
- Cured haunch of pig, seasoned with salt, pepper and a little garlic, a DOC controlled product, monitored by a special consortium that oversees the production, the perfect antipasto
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
Pizza Pomodoro $20.90
- Yellow tomato passata, heirloom tomato, anchovies, olive & pantelleria caperberries
Selezione formaggi D.O.P $15.90
- Italian cheese board with accompaniments
Pizza Salsiccia $20.90
- DOC Deli's pork sausage, crema di broccoli & mozzarella

Main 20.40
F 26.00
17. Staff
- Sauce, Mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, olives, prawns, herbs
M 16.90
Main 20.40
M 18.60
S 9.70
5. Marinara
- Sauce, Mozzarella cheese, anchovies, clams, prawns, herbs

Short Black & Long Black $3.70
Fresh Tomato Tomato base, sliced tomato, mozzarella, basil & olive oil $14.00 / $16.30 / $18.60
Cappuccino $3.70
Meat Lovers Tomato base, mozzarella, ham, hot salami, pork sausage & bacon pieces $11.90 / $14.00 / $17.60
Bruschetta Homemade pizza base topped with diced fresh tomato, fresh red onion, fresh basil, olive oil, salt & pepper $10.90 / $13.30 / $16.40
Tiramisu Coffee & liqueur infused biscuit cake with fresh mascarpone, cream & sprinkled chocolate $7.00
Beef Ragu Tender pieces of beef slowly simmered in a tomato base sauce $13.90 / $16.60
Bolognese Lean minced meat cooked in a flavoursome homemade tomato, onion, carrot, celery & fresh basil sauce $13.90 / $16.60

Chicken and Spinach $15.50
Moka Coffee $3.60
Mt Franklin Sparkling Mineral Water, Lemon Mineral Water $3.60
Papa’s Pasta Platter – minimum of 2 persons (Gnocchi/Penne/Fettucine/Tortellini/Ravioli/Riso/Spaghetti) $38.00
Windy Peak Cabernet Sauvignon (Glass / Bottle) $5.50/$25.00
Coopers Red Sparkling Ale $5.90
Emeri Sparkling Piccolo 200ml $6.50
Nutella Crepes- with cream or ice cream $9.50

PERONI GRAN RISERVA $10.00
QUAGLIA ARROSTITA - Roasted Gippsland quail, deboned, with cured eggplant and aged balsamic $20.00
3 RAVENS GOLDEN ALE $8.00
PASTA DEL GIORNO - Our seasonal regional pasta dish of the day $22.00/$29.00
Averna or Montenegro or Cynar or Fernet Branca $8.00
Padre Espresso Coffee $4.00
2011 Salvatore Molettieri GRECO DI TUFO $13.00
2011 Friends of Punch Noble Riesling GIPPSAND, VIC $50.00

Regular Twister Combo Large - 1 x Regular Twister 1 x Seasoned Chips - Large , 600ml drink $10.95
Zinger Box - 1 x Zinger Fillet Burger 1 x Wicked Wings - 3 pieces 1 x Seasoned Chips - Regular 1 x Potato & Gravy - Regular 375ml drink $10.45
Kids Mini Wrap Meal - 1 x Grilled Mini Wrap 1 x Cherry Tomatoes 1 x Apple Pop Top $4.95
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 Combo large - 1 x Zinger Stacker 1 x Seasoned Chips - Large, 600ml drink $12.95
Original Recipe Bacon & Cheese Burger Combo - 1 x Original Bacon & Cheese Burger 1 x Seasoned Chips - Regular, 375ml drink $8.95
Sauce - Super Charged N/A
Zinger Bacon and Cheese Burger combo large - 1 x Zinger Bacon & Cheese Burger 1 x Seasoned Chips - Large, 600ml drink $10.95

Spaghetti Bolognese $15.00
Pizza Con Salsicce (1 metre/50 cm/20 cm) $44.00/$22.00/$12.00
Schiaffoni Ripieni Napoletana - pasta filled with spinach, ricotta cheese, topped with napoletana sauce $18.00
Ravioli Dolce Vita - pillow of pasta filled with ricotta & spinach in a smoked salmon sauce $22.00
Focaccia (1 metre/50 cm/20 cm) $20.00/$10.00/$6.00
Cotoleta Parmigiana - schnitzel topped with cheese $30.00
Marinara - tomato, cheese & mixed seafood (1 metre/50 cm/20 cm) $50.00/$25.00/$15.00
Pizza Spinaci E Panchetta (1 metre/50 cm/20 cm) $44.00/$22.00/$12.00