La Mensa · Salamanca Place
Our Menu
Authentic Italian cooking, made from scratch with the finest Tasmanian produce.
Dietary options available
GF Gluten free
V Vegetarian
VG Vegan
DF Dairy-free cheese on pizzas
Please speak with our staff about allergies or dietary requirements and we will do our best to help.
Antipasti
Starters
Garlic or Herb Flatbread
Garlic or herbs, oregano, basil
- Small13.9
- Medium16.9
- Large19.9
Garlic & Cheese Flatbread
Garlic, mozzarella
- Small13.9
- Medium16.9
- Large19.9
Soup of the Day
15.9Please ask our staff
Bowl of Chips
11.9Italian Meatballs
19.9Italian style meatballs in a rich Napolitana sauce
Arancini
20Minced meat, rice, cheese
Mushroom Arancini
20.9Mushroom, rice, cheese fondue
Salt & Pepper Squid
19.9Tender crispy salt and pepper squid served with chipotle mayo and rocket salad
Bruschetta
19.9Crusty bread topped with diced tomato, onion, basil, fetta cheese and balsamic glaze
Antipasto Platter for Two
35.9Perfect to share: arancini, meatballs, cured meat, marinated vegetables and olives with fresh herb bread and salad
Insalate
Salads
Add chicken $7 · Add prawns $2 each
Italian
12.9Lettuce, cherry tomato, olives, balsamic dressing, shaved parmesan
Roasted Pumpkin
22.9Roasted pumpkin, caramelised red onion, baby spinach, fetta, pumpkin seeds, balsamic and olive oil dressing
Greek
19.9Lettuce, fetta, Kalamata olives, semi-dried tomato, onion, cucumber, tomato, lemon dressing, balsamic reduction
Primi
Pasta
All pasta served with parmesan cheese and parsley. Choose spaghetti, fettuccine, penne, gnocchi or beef tortellini. Gluten-free penne +$2.50.
Cacciatore
Chicken, olives, mushroom, parsley, chilli, Napolitana
- Entrée26.5
- Main29.5
Aglio e Olio
Garlic, chilli, olive oil, parsley
- Entrée25.5
- Main28.5
Marinara
35.9Melody of seafood in chef's traditional Italian tomato seafood stock. Chilli, white wine or cream base available
Gamberi
34.9Prawns in chef's traditional Italian seafood stock. Chilli, white wine or cream base available
Lasagne
29.5Layers of fresh pasta, bolognese, mozzarella and parmesan
Pesto
Basil pesto, garlic, cream
- Entrée26.5
- Main29.5
Vegetarian Alfredo
Seasonal vegetables, Napolitana, cream
- Entrée26.5
- Main29.5
Arrabiata
Napolitana, chilli, onion, roasted red capsicum, olives, parsley
- Entrée26.5
- Main29.5
Calabrese
Napolitana, Italian salami, roasted red capsicum, olives, onion, chilli
- Entrée26.5
- Main29.5
Carbonara
Bacon, garlic, egg, cream
- Entrée26.5
- Main29.5
Mushroom
Mushroom, cream, white wine, parmesan, garlic
- Entrée26.5
- Main29.5
Alla Matriciana
Napolitana, bacon, onion, chilli
- Entrée26.5
- Main29.5
Pollo e Funghi
Chicken, mushroom, parmesan, cream, white wine, garlic
- Entrée26.5
- Main29.5
Bolognese
Napolitana, minced beef and pork, red wine
- Entrée26.5
- Main29.5
Puttanesca
Napolitana, capers, anchovy, chilli, olives, garlic, parsley
- Entrée26.5
- Main29.5
Pomodoro
Napolitana and fresh herbs
- Entrée26.5
- Main29.5
Beef Ragù
32.9Tender beef slowly simmered in a rich tomato sauce
Risotti
Risotto
All finished with butter, parmesan cheese and parsley unless requested otherwise. Gluten free.
Piccante
32.9Hot salami, roasted capsicum, olives, chilli, Napolitana, cream
Sausage
32.9Pumpkin, pork sausage, cream, vegetable stock, white wine
Alfredo
32.9Vegetables, Napolitana, cream
Pollo e Funghi
32.9Chicken, mushroom, white wine, cream
Seafood
35.9Melody of seafood, rich seafood stock, chilli or white wine, cream. Garlic base available
Pizze
Pizza
All pizzas have a tomato and mozzarella base. Gluten-free base (medium only) +$3.50. Dairy-free cheese +$3.50.
Margherita
Mozzarella, oregano
- Small 9"21.9
- Medium 11"24.9
- Large 13"28.9
Hawaiian
Ham, pineapple
- Small 9"21.9
- Medium 11"24.9
- Large 13"28.9
Mushroom
Mozzarella, sautéed mushroom
- Small 9"21.9
- Medium 11"24.9
- Large 13"28.9
Aussie
Ham, egg
- Small 9"21.9
- Medium 11"24.9
- Large 13"28.9
House Special
Salami, ham, capsicum, olive, anchovy, mushroom
- Small 9"21.9
- Medium 11"24.9
- Large 13"28.9
Italian Sausage
Italian pork sausage, basil
- Small 9"21.9
- Medium 11"24.9
- Large 13"28.9
Vegetarian
Onion, red capsicum, olives, mushroom
- Small 9"21.9
- Medium 11"24.9
- Large 13"28.9
La Mensa
Ham, mushroom, capsicum, salami, olives, onion, shrimp, bacon, pineapple
- Small 9"21.9
- Medium 11"24.9
- Large 13"28.9
Capricciosa
Ham, mushrooms, anchovies, olives
- Small 9"21.9
- Medium 11"24.9
- Large 13"28.9
Mexicana
Capsicum, salami, jalapeños
- Small 9"21.9
- Medium 11"24.9
- Large 13"28.9
BBQ Chicken
BBQ sauce base, chicken, mushroom
- Small 9"21.9
- Medium 11"24.9
- Large 13"28.9
Italian
Salami, bacon, olives, anchovies, garlic, oregano
- Small 9"21.9
- Medium 11"24.9
- Large 13"28.9
Meat Lovers
BBQ base, ham, bacon, salami, pork sausage
- Small 9"21.9
- Medium 11"24.9
- Large 13"28.9
Pepperoni
Mozzarella, salami
- Small 9"21.9
- Medium 11"24.9
- Large 13"28.9
Pizze Speciali
Gourmet Pizza
Prosciutto & Balsamic
Oven-cooked prosciutto, parmesan, balsamic glaze, rocket leaves
- Medium25.9
- Large29.9
Taste of Tuscany
Baby spinach, roasted pumpkin, olive, prosciutto, onion, fetta
- Medium25.9
- Large29.9
Mushroom & Sausage
Cheese base, pork sausage, sautéed mushrooms, truffle oil
- Medium25.9
- Large29.9
Pescatore
Garlic base, mozzarella, spinach, prawns, scallops, squid, onion, thousand island sauce
- Medium27.9
- Large32.9
Secondi
Mains
All served with roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables or chips and salad. Sauces +$3: mushroom, pepper, traditional gravy, vino bianco or limone.
Veal Scaloppine
42.9Veal scaloppine with Marsala cream sauce
Cotoletta Bolognese
39.9Crumbed veal topped with mozzarella and bolognese sauce
Pollo Cacciatore
39.9Chicken breast, mushrooms, chilli, olives in tomato and white wine
Salt & Pepper Squid
30.9Tender hand-crumbed squid with chips and salad
Parmigiana
29.9Hand-crumbed chicken schnitzel cooked until golden, topped with chef's Napoletana and melted mozzarella
Seafood Platter
45Grilled or deep-fried: prawns, scallops, calamari and fish
Fish of the Day
Market PriceDelicately grilled fillet of fresh Tasmanian fish
Schnitzel
29.9Hand-crumbed chicken schnitzel cooked until golden
Per i Bambini
Kids
For guests 12 years and under. All kids meals include a small soft drink.
Kids Pizza
15.9Ham and cheese, or tomato and cheese
Kids Pasta
15.9Bolognese or Napolitana with penne or spaghetti
Chicken Nuggets & Chips
15.9Chicken Strips & Chips
15.9Fish & Chips
15.9Dolci
Desserts
Chocolate Mousse
14.9Tempting rich whipped chocolate delight with cream
Panna Cotta
14.9Creamy vanilla-infused Italian custard, wild berry coulis, granola
Tiramisu
14.9Sponge finger biscuits soaked in Tia Maria and coffee, layered with mascarpone
Zeppole
14.9Traditional Italian doughnuts served with honey and ice cream
Affogato
19.9Espresso and vanilla ice cream served with your choice of liqueur
Limoncello
12Traditional Italian after-dinner digestivo, served chilled
Ice Cream / Gelato
Ask our staff for today’s flavours
- 2 scoops10
- 3 scoops14.9
Reservations
Hungry yet?
Reserve a table online, or order pizza and pasta to take away.