Etto Pasta Bar has got to be my favourite pasta place in South Melbourne. I’ve not found anywhere else with such an emphasis on fresh pasta and quality ingredients. I’ve only ordered 1 pizza from Etto and whilst it wasn’t terrible, I would say that the pasta is the main meal you should really be getting if you’re ordering from Etto Pasta Bar. Pasta is definitely the signature dish, it’s in the name after all.
That being said, my absolute favourite menu item is the cheesy garlic bread.
Melbourne’s Best Cheesy Garlic Bread
The cheesy garlic bread (called Two Cheese Garlic Bread) at Etto Pasta Bar in South Melbourne is quite unlike your typical pizza shop or supermarket garlic bread. This is a small loaf of ciabatta bread with cuts in it lumped with garlic butter and melted mozzarella and parmesan over it.
I regularly buy this as a meal for myself rather than pasta.
Carbonara Pasta at Etto
The Carbonara pasta at Etto includes Smoky bacon with leek & garlic crème Fraiche. This is my ideal carbonara recipe as I’m not big on the overall eggy recipes. My order included the Mushroom, leek & ricotta ravioli and parmesan on the top.
Some of the more premium pasta and pasta alternatives such as gnocchi, gluten-free, ravioli and zucchini alternatives each cost a few dollars extra. I found that this was more than enough food for me at lunch.
Pasta
Lasagna al Forno
Our slow-cooked Bolognese, creamy Béchamel and Parmigiano layered with sheets of fresh pasta
Bolognese della Nonna
Classic, slow-cooked beef ragù
Vegan Bolognese
A vegan version of our classic, slow-cooked bolognese, Rich, full flavour with plant based protein
Roma Tomato Napoli (VG)
Italian tomatoes with basil & garlic
Meatball Polpette
Traditional Beef & Pork meatballs in a rich tomato sauce
Amatriciana
Smoky bacon, chilli & tomato Napoli
Chicken Pomodoro
Herb chicken breast & roasted mushrooms in a rich Napoli sauce with a touch of cream
Puttanesca (vg)
Roasted Pepper, olives, dried capers and fresh spinach cooked in our house-made Napoli sauce
Pizza
Classic Margherita
With fresh mozzarella
Smoked Ham & Roasted Pineapple
With fresh mozzarella, Parmesan & basil
Bacon & Persian Feta Pizza
Crispy smoked bacon, caramelised onions and Persian Feta
Capricciosa
Country ham, garlic mushrooms, olives and fresh mozzarella
Salami & Oliva
Italian salami, olives & fresh mozzarela
Prosciutto & Gorgonzola
Prosciutto, cherry tomatoes, Gorgonzola & rocket
Vegetariano Pizza
Baby spinach, roasted capsicum, caramelised onion, creamy Persian Feta
Three Cheese & Truffle
Gorgonzola, mozzarella & Parmesan with garlic mushrooms drizzled in black truffle oil
Mac & Cheese
Smoky Bacon & Leek Mac’n’Cheese
Classic Mac & Cheese
Truffle & Mushroom Mac’n’Cheese
Pesto, Chicken and Broc Mac’n’Cheese
Salads
Etto Caesar Salad
Crispy bacon, free-range egg, shaved Parmesan, mixed leaves, garlic & herb croutons with our house cream dressing
Tomato Mozza Leaves
Crisp mixed leaves, Cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella with balsamic glaze
Rocket & Parmesan Salad
Fresh rocket, cherry tomatoes & fresh shaved Grana Padano Parmesan
Side & Snacks
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Crusty ciabatta, garlic butter, melted mozzarella & Parmesan (Serves two)
Oven Baked Garlic Bread
Crusty ciabatta smothered with our home made garlic butter (Serves two)
Mac‘N’Cheese Croquettes
Three croquettes filled with mac and cheese and coated with panko breadcrumbs
Mozzarella Sticks
4 crispy, crumbed mozzarella sticks
Parmesan Dusted Chips
Truffle & Parmesan Chips
Seasoned with black truffle salt
Roasted Meatball Polpette
Smothered in Napoli & freshly grated Grana Padano Parmesan
Sweets
Mini Chocolate Hazelnut Bombolone
Italian doughnut filled with a chocolate, hazelnut crème
Sicilian Cannoli (N)
Crunchy sweet pastry filled with a creamy and sweet ricotta filling topped with Pistachio crumble
Chocolate Fondente
Warm chocolate cake with a decadent melted chocolate sauce centre
Kids
Kids Beef Ravioli With Napoli
Kids Rigatoni With Napoli
Kids Rigatoni With Meatballs
Kids Spaghetti Bolognese
