RESTAURANT SANTINO

Restaurant Santino is tucked away in the corner of a lively laneway in central Wollongong. Our Italian style bistro has a wonderfully classic feel, creating an ambiance fit for a dirty martini and a number from Nina Simone. Walls are adorned with art deco prints which set off this incredibly designed, chic space. 

Our team of talented chefs takes pride in using only the freshest ingredients and creating dishes that are both traditional and contemporary. We make our fresh pasta daily, on a rotating menu so you can always expect something new and exciting.

At Restaurant Santino, we understand that a great meal deserves an equally great wine pairing. That’s why we have a cellar stocked with an impressive selection of wines from around the world. Whether you’re a seasoned wine enthusiast or just discovering the joys of wine, our team is here to help you find the perfect bottle to complement your meal.

In the heart of its Australian heritage, Restaurant Santino fulfills an Italian dream, weaving an intimate haven that welcomes the spirits of Bud Spencer and Terrence Hill, harmonizing disco and groove, while toasting with the very best Amaro’s

MENU

Millers’ local bakehouse sourdough · roast garlic butter (gfo, dfo, vgno)
$8 

Marinated Olives (gf, vgn)
$10

Bresaola  · peppers · garlic · parsley (gf, df) 
$15

Sydney rock oysters (gf, df) 
prosecco · tabasco · shallot
$6.50ea

Heirloom Tomatoes · bagna cauda · anchovies · basil · sherry vinegar (gf, dfo, vgno)
$22

Mushroom Parfait  · sangiovese jam · buckwheat  · panettone (gf, df, vgn)
$20

Crudo ⋅ smoked green olive · water chestnut · fermented chilli · guava (gf, df)
$25

Octopus Carpaccio ⋅ romesco ⋅ pickled fennel  capers (gf, df) 
$28

Cabbage Roll Rillette · pork · chicken brodo · chives
$22

Veal Tartare ⋅ tonnato cornichons ⋅ eschalot ⋅ tabasco ⋅ mustard ⋅ pasta fritta (gfo, df)
$27

Conchiglie Alla Norma ⋅ roast eggplant · basil oil ricotta salata (v, gfo, dfo, vgno)
$32

Squid Ink Risotto · prawn foam · cayenne · crustacean oil (gf)
$38

Pappardelle ⋅ duck ragu · pecorino · pistachio pangrattato · sage (gfo)
$38

Funghi Misti Trifolati ⋅ soft polenta · porcini sugo · parmesan · thyme · parsley (v, vgno, gf, dfo)
$32

Market Fish ⋅ white beans · celery · fennel · tarragon (gf, dfo)
$48

Borrowdale Pork Belly ⋅ radicchio · raisin · buckwheat · apple · black garlic (gf, df)
$48

Little Joe Bistecca ⋅ Gippsland VIC ⋅ 800g · pure black angus MB4+· salsa verde (gf, df)
$149

Mixed leaves ⋅ eschalot ⋅ balsamic (gf, vgn)
$12

Potato Galette ⋅ cacio e pepe (v, gf)
$14

Burnt Leeks ⋅ gribiche · pangrattato · ash salt (v, df vgno, gfo)
$14

Gianduja zuppa inglese · dulce de leche · coffee zabaglione · cantucci
$16

Nero D’avola Poached Pear · vanilla crema pasticceria · almond soil · italian meringue (v)
$15

Seasonal sorbet (gf, vgn)
$8

Affogato ⋅ biscotti (gfo)
$12

Spaghetti alfredo ⋅ butter ⋅ parmesan
$15

Spaghetti napolitana ⋅ tomato ⋅ parmesan 
$15