Criniti's - Set Menus

Set Menus

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$44 MENU
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Functions

Criniti's, Sydney's most awarded Italian Restaurant, famous for its traditional dishes specialising in southern Italian cuisine is the perfect place to celebrate any special occasion.

When you choose to celebrate your function at Criniti's you are guaranteed that you have made the perfect choice, celebrating your occasion with traditional Italian food prepared by our chefs, delicious in house cakes for dessert and for the final special touch our waiters will sing happy birthday in Italian whilst playing the Bongo's, definitely a sure way to please any crowd.

Whatever the occasion, birthdays, anniversaries, or just a friendly get together for lunch or dinner Criniti's has the right menu for you. With 12 guests or more choose from our set menus, starting from $44 per head and for 11 guests or less choose your meals off our extensive al la carte menu.

Our set menus offer great value, we also offer drink packages and can tailor your event to your exact liking. Book online or call 1300 CRINITIS to speak to one of our professional function coordinators.

$44 set menu

(minimum 6 persons)

sides & starters

pizetta all' aglio
exta virgin olive oil, garlic & origano

pizette ai pomodorini
vine ripened cherry tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil & basil

antipasto della casa
polpette, zucchini flowers, italian cold cuts, marinated vegetables & a variety of imported italian cheeses w pane di casa

pasta & risotto

fettuccine marinara
mussels, calamari, clams, local king prawn cutlets & extra virgin olive oil, garlic, chilli & vine ripened cherry tomatoes w sugo di pomodoro

tortellini alla boscaiola
homemade tortellini w cream, red onions, pancetta, parmigiano & mushrooms

mamma rosa's risotto
sautéed mushroom, pollo, cherry tomatoes, sugo di pomodoro w cream & mozzarella

wood fire pizza

margherita
mozzarella di bufala, origano, sugo di pomodoro & basil

francesco criniti
salame, mushrooms, red onions, chilli, w basil & mozzarella

padrino
pollo, avocado, mozzarella & semi sun dried tomatoes

minchia
double smoked ham, salame, pancetta, wood fire roasted capsicum, mushrooms, mozzarella, ligurian olives & red onions

salads

insalata rucola
rucola w parmigiano reggiano, aged balsamic & extra virgin olive oil

insalata italiana
mixed leaves, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onions, wood fire roasted capsicum, ligurian olives & mozzarella di bufala w aged balsamic

$54 set menu

(minimum 6 persons)

sides & starters

pizetta all' aglio
exta virgin olive oil, garlic & origano

pizette ai pomodorini
vine ripened cherry tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil & fresh basil

antipasto della casa
polpette, zucchini flowers, italian cold cuts, marinated vegetables & a variety of imported italian cheeses w pane di casa

capesante con vermicelli
gratinated half shell scallops w rice vermicelli, vegetable julienne, lemon & thyme vinaigrette

brescioli di riso
traditional southern italian rice dumplings w parsley, mozzarella & parmigiano reggiano

pasta & risotto

fusilli al salmone
homemade fusilli w atlantic salmon, asparagus, semi sun dried tomatoes, vine ripened cherry tomatoes & sugo di pomodoro w cream

pollo e funghi risotto
pollo, mushrooms, shallots w cream & white wine sugo

rigatoni calabrese
homemade rigatoni w salsicce & papa's homemade salame, sugo di pomodoro, vine ripened cherry tomatoes & ligurian olives w chilli

wood fire pizza

ferrara
eggplant, mushrooms, wood fire roasted capsicum, semi sun dried tomato, red onions, mozzarella & artichokes w ligurian olives

azzurri
prosciutto san daniele, mozzarella di bufala, mushrooms, artichokes, semi sun dried tomatoes, basil & ricotta

capricciosa
double smoked ham, mushrooms, mozzarella, basil & ligurian olives

marinara
local mussels, fresh calamari, clams, king prawn cutlets, mozzarella, basil & garlic

salads

$64 set menu

(minimum 6 persons)

sides & starters

schiacciata mozzarella
mozzarella di bufala, herbs & sicillian sea salt

polpette della mamma
mamma criniti's homemade meatballs w sugo di pomodoro

crochette di patate
fried potato w pancetta, shallots & mozzarella

peperonata con salame
calabrese style roasted capsicum, eggplant, potatoes, red onions, chilli w papa's homemade salame & pane duro

pasta & risotto

pappardelle palizzi
homemade pappardelle w local king prawn cutlets, pancetta, basil, garlic & chilli w pomodorini pachini

bucatini alla carbonara
cream, guanciale, pecorino & egg yolk w parsley & cracked pepper

pescatore risotto
local king prawn cutlets, calamari, clams, mussels, chilli & garlic w sugo di pomodoro

chicken, veal & fish

(your choice of 3 alternating from the menu items below)

pollo al limone
pollo, fresh lemon & white wine w parsley & garlic

pollo alla boscaiola
pollo, cream, mushrooms w pancetta & red onions

vitello travolta
pan seared vitello local king prawn cutlets, scallops, avocado & cherry tomatoes w sugo di pomodoro & cream

vitello ai funghi
pan seared vitello w mushrooms, cream & white wine

john dory al burro e limone
filetto w white wine, cream, lemon butter & garlic w chilli

barramundi gremolata
filetto w extra virgin olive oil, garlic, parsley, lemon, sea salt flakes & white wine

salads

$74 set menu

(minimum 6 persons)

sides & starters

pizzetta all' aglio
extra virgin olive oil, garlic & origano

pizzetta rustica
papa's homemade salame, goats cheese, garlic, wood fire roasted capsicum & chilli

ostriche di sydney
kilpatrick or freshly shucked natural (w red wine vinegar & shallot dressing)

fiori di zucca ripieni
zucchini flowers w goats cheese

brescioli di riso
traditional southern italian rice dumplings w parsley, mozzarella & parmigiano reggiano

pasta & risotto

pescatore risotto
local king prawn cutlets, calamari, clams, mussels, chilli & garlic w sugo di pomodoro

gnocchi ai quattro formaggi
homemade potato gnocchi w gorgonzola, parmigiano reggiano, mozzarella & scamorza cheese w parsley & cream

spaghetti aglio e olio con peperoncino
extra virgin olive oil, garlic, parsley & chilli

chicken, veal & fish

(your choice of 3 alternating from the menu items below)

pollo rossi
pollo w local king prawn cutlets, octopus & calamari w cream & mustard sugo

pollo gambino
pollo w local king prawn cutlets, avocado, semi sun dried tomatoes, calamari, cherry tomatoes w sugo di pomodoro & cream

vitello saltimbocca
pan seared vitello w prosciutto san daniele & sage w white wine & lemon jus

vitello travolta
pan seared vitello w local king prawn cutlets, scallops, avocado, cherry tomatoes w sugo di pomodoro & cream

barramundi gremolata
filetto w extra virgin olive oil, garlic, parsley, lemon, sea salt flakes & white wine

john dory al burro e limone
filetto w white wine, cream, lemon butter & garlic w chilli

salads

dolci

your choice of dessert pizza`s or fresh fruit platters

beverage packages

(3hr duration)

$16 per person

beverages

soft drinks - by the jug
juice's - by the jug
sparkling & still mineral water - by the bottle

$32 per person

australian beers

tooheys extra dry
pure blonde
vb
blue tounge premium
blue tounge light

beverages

soft drinks - by the jug
juice's - by the jug
sparkling & still mineral water - by the bottle

house red & white wines

oakland shiraz
oakland chardonnay
bella south semillon sauvignon

house champagne

the duchess cuvee brut

coffee

espresso
cappuccino
latte

beverage packages are only available for large group bookings and can not be altered. all guests must participate, otherwise drinks will be charged as per regular beverage prices.

guests are more then welcome to pay at the bar as they go (darling harbour & castle hill only)