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Explore Criniti's Carlton menu featuring classic Italian dishes, gourmet burgers, wood-fired pizzas, and refreshing drinks. Enjoy warm service, a vibrant atmosphere, and family-friendly dining in Melbourne’s Carlton district.
Criniti's Carlton offers a vibrant Italian dining experience nestled in the heart of Carlton, Victoria. Their menu shines with authentic starters like the Mortadella De Lucio, woodfired Bruschetta with fresh tomato and balsamic glaze, and the indulgent Bruschetta Prosciutto topped with buffalo ricotta. For mains, Criniti's presents classic Italian flavors with dishes such as the rich Saltimbocca layered with sage and prosciutto, the hearty Funghi with sautéed mushrooms in white wine cream, and the versatile Parmigiana featuring chargrilled eggplant and melted mozzarella.
Meat lovers will find the BBQ ribs irresistible, whether lamb, beef, or pork, all basted in their signature sauces delivering a smoky, tender finish. Customer favorites include their perfectly crafted pizzas, comforting carbonara, and the standout chicken wings served with a flavorful cheesy sauce. Every dish combines fresh ingredients with traditional techniques, creating a memorable, family-friendly dining atmosphere. Criniti’s warm service and diverse menu make it a go-to for authentic Italian indulgence in Carlton.
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traditional baked ricotta cheesecake layered with nutella, dusted with icing sugar & cocoa sugar
citrus vanilla crème brûlée with a berry compote & dehydrated orange
woodfired pizza, biscoff paste, strawberry, oreo crumb & vanilla gelato
fried pastry filled with vanilla custard, chocolate custard & sweet ricotta (3)
donut fries rolled in cinnamon sugar, served with nutella
silky smooth Italian cream panna cotta infused with roasted pistachio & white chocolate pistachio ganache
Traditional baked ricotta cheesecake dusted with icing sugar & cinnamon sugar
Italian donut filled with Nutella
woodfired pizza with roasted marshmallows, melted chocolate, & roasted peanuts topped with chocolate sauce & maraschino cherries
chocolate mudcake with hot butterscotch sauce, vanilla anglaise & salted caramel gelato
woodfired pizza with pistachio spread, vanilla gelato, raspberries & candied nuts
woodfired calzone with nutella, marshmallow, candied nuts, butter biscuit crumble, strawberries & vanilla gelato
Wood fired pizza with Nutella & fresh strawberries *contains nuts
hot chocolate lava pudding served with chocolate gelato, vanilla anglaise & almond biscotti
layered sponge with nutella & criniti’s mascarpone cream served with fresh strawberries
classic tiramisù with criniti’s mascarpone cream, espresso coffee & chocolate
Sticky date pudding glazed with hot butterscotch sauce served with vanilla gelato & criniti’s mascarpone cream
Crumbed chicken, cheese, lettuce and avocado with chilli aioli.
Beef patty, mozzarella, onion, pickles, chilli tapenade and tomato sauce.
Wagyu beef patty, cheese, caramelised onion, bacon, grilled pineapple, lettuce, beetroot, BBQ sauce and aioli.
Double beef patty, cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion and pickles.
Grilled halloumi, crumbed eggplant, lettuce, spinach, tomato, caramelised onion and tomato sauce.
Triple beef patty, triple cheddar, bacon, lettuce, onion rings, jalapeños, Criniti’s mayonnaise and chilli aioli.
Chargrilled chicken, peri peri mayonnaise, grilled halloumi, cheese, lettuce and tomato.
rocket tossed with pear & parmesan shaving with balsamic vinaigrette
mixed leaf, iceberg lettuce, cucumber, roma tomatoes, red onion, roasted capsicum, ligurian olives & bufala mozzarella with white wine vinegar
prawns, cos lettuce, avocado, roma tomatoes, cucumber, red onion & croutons with peri peri dressing
burrata mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, beetroot, basil with balsamic glaze & extra virgin olive oil
bufala mozzarella, roma tomatoes, red onion, olive oil, basil with balsamic vinaigrette & italian bread
smoked salmon, avocado, rocket, cherry tomatoes, red onion, capers & lemon with garlic aioli dressing
butter lettuce cups, pan seared salmon, shredded carrots, radish, beetroot, tomato, avocado, goat’s heese, walnuts & fried capers.
char-grilled lamb, rocket, avocado, feta, oregano, semi-dried tomatoes with lemon & yoghurt dressing
char-grilled chicken breast, cos lettuce, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, shredded carrot, feta, semi-dried tomatoes, roasted capsicum, marinated mushrooms & cucumber with lemon dressing
rocket, beetroot, roasted pumpkin, goat’s cheese, shredded carrot & roasted walnuts with raspberry vinaigrette
halloumi, rocket, cherry tomatoes, quinoa, radish, walnuts, pumpkin with apple cider & honey vinaigrette
bbq-grilled prawns, scallops, calamari & octopus in lemon jus & italian herbs (2)
bbq-grilled chicken in lemon & basil (2)
bbq-grilled ‘saltbush’ lamb in lemon jus (2)
chargrilled mortadella with balsamic glaze, rocket & parmigiano
woodfired italian bread with tomato, balsamic glaze, red onion, basil, olives & oregano
Wood fired Italian bread with basil pesto, marinated mushrooms, prosciutto and buffalo ricotta two.
garlic base, rosemary, oregano & sea salt served with semi-dried tomato & olive tapenade
with truffle oil & grated parmesan
Hot buffalo wings served with celery and ranch dressing.
Italian rice balls served with parmesan fondue: - truffle, porcini mushroom & bufala mozzarella (1) - bolognese & basil (1) - ricotta & spinach (1)
Bolognese, melted cheddar, smashed avocado, tomato salsa, jalapeños, sour cream and shallots. Served with ranch dressing.
chilli garlic base, rosemary, oregano, sea salt, served with semi-dried tomato & olive tapenade
Wood fired Italian bread with garlic butter and parsley three.
garlic aioli, mozzarella & rosemary
halloumi, zucchini, eggplant, roasted capsicum, semi-dried tomatoes & olive tapenade
baked flat mushrooms with semi-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, parmesan, pesto & rocket (3)
woodfired italian bread with halloumi, cherry tomatoes, basil & balsamic vinegar (2)
woodfired italian bread with butter & mixed herbs (3)
crispy salt & pepper calamari served with aioli
black truffle base, fresh bufala mozzarella, prosciutto & rocket
a criniti’s twist on a classic; beef mince, cheddar, pickles & parmesan in spring roll pastry served with mustard aioli & tomato sauce (5)
Tempura prawns with chilli aioli and chives.
crumbed rice rissoles with mozzarella & parmesan served with napoli sauce (4)
tempura zucchini flowers with goat’s cheese & mascarpone cream served with lime (3)
garlic, oregano, tomato bruschetta & basil
Meatballs in Napoli sauce topped with mozzarella and parmesan four.
oregano and rosemary salt
Served with garlic and chilli aioli dips.
creamy mashed potato
mixed seasonal steamed vegetables
Served with garlic and chilli aioli dips.
Served with sour cream and sweet chilli.
mixed leaf, iceberg lettuce, cucumber, roma tomatoes, red onion, roasted capsicum, ligurian olives & feta with white balsamic vinager & glaze
veal ragù, italian sausage, beef bolognese, mozzarella & parmesan in napoli sauce served with mamma rosa’s meatball
spinach & homemade gnocchi with eggplant, confit cherry tomato, napoli sauce, chilli, melted mozzarella, basil & fresh ricotta
garlic prawns, cream, parmesan, shallots & parsley
Bolognese served with mamma rosa’s meatball.
Spinach and ricotta ravioli with pink sauce, melted mozzarella and basil.
our traditional recipe: with ricotta, spinach, nutmeg, béchamel, napoli sauce & basil
Crispy bacon, egg, cream, shallots, black pepper and pecorino.
homemade gnocchi with gorgonzola, parmesan, melted mozzarella, scamorza cheese, parsley & cream
homemade gnocchi in napoli sauce with melted mozzarella (chilli optional) (add bufala cheese +6)
homemade salame, black olives & semi-dried tomatoes in napoli sauce topped w/ mamma rosa's meatball (chilli optional)
prawns, crispy bacon, confit cherry tomatoes & basil in napoli sauce(chilli optional)
Extra virgin olive oil, garlic and parsley.
italian sausage & ligurian olives in napoli sauce with mamma rosa’s meatball (chilli optional)
fresh salmon, asparagus, shallots & semi-dried tomatoes in pink sauce
Beef tortellini, cream, mushrooms, red onion, crispy bacon, parmesan and shallots.
Chicken, cream, mushrooms, avocado, parmesan and shallots.
Mamma rosa’s meatballs and basil in Napoli sauce.
Chicken in a creamy garlic and basil pesto.
Garlic, confit cherry tomatoes and basil in Napoli sauce.
Mussels, calamari, vongole, prawns and confit cherry tomatoes in Napoli sauce.
roasted eggplant, zucchini, capsicum, confit cherry tomatoes, shallots, olives, feta & pine nuts with basil pesto
Chicken, crispy bacon, prawns, mushrooms, asparagus and avocado in a pink sauce.
Chicken, semi dried tomatoes, avocado and shallots in a pink sauce.
Homemade gnocchi with roasted pumpkin, pine nuts, goat cheese & baby spinach
italian sausage, red onion, mushroom, cream, parsley, shallots, parmesan & truffle oil
baked maccheroni with layers of creamy melted mozzarella
Beef bolognese, béchamel, mozzarella, parmesan, Napoli sauce and topped with mamma rosa’s meatball.
beef tortellini with burnt butter sage, truffle oil, black truffle & pancetta
Napoli sauce, mozzarella, crispy bacon and garlic prawns.
truffle paste, mozzarella, eggplant, cherry tomatoes, truffle pecorino, bufala mozzarella & basil
bbq sauce, mozzarella, red onion, pork sausage & chilli flakes
Napoli sauce, mozzarella, meatballs, parmesan, basil & oregano
napoli sauce, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, prosciutto, burrata mozzarella, basil & oregano
Napoli sauce, buffalo mozzarella, mushrooms, artichokes, semi dried tomatoes, prosciutto and buffalo ricotta.
Mozzarella, parmesan shavings, gorgonzola and scamorza.
Mozzarella, garlic, onion, grilled halloumi, smashed avocado, spinach, capsicum & Potatoes
BBQ sauce, mozzarella, sopressa salami, ham, crispy bacon, veal, garlic and Italian sausage.
garlic, mozzarella, potato, rosemary, italian sausage, chilli & parmesan
Napoli sauce, bufala mozzarella, mushrooms, artichokes, semi-dried tomatoes, prosciutto & bufala ricotta (Contains Pork)
garlic base, mozzarella, chorizo & garlic prawns
napoli sauce, mozzarella, italian sausage, chilli & basil
napoli sauce, mozzarella, onion, eggplant, zucchini, spinach, capsicum, cherry tomatoes & parmesan
garlic aioli, mozzarella, potato, marinated lamb, italian herbs & rosemary
Napoli sauce, mozzarella, rocket, prosciutto, bruschetta, buffalo ricotta, parmesan and oregano.
napoli sauce, mozzarella, sopressa salami, anchovies, olives & basil
napoli sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, ham, gorgonzola, italian sausage, chilli & basil
bbq sauce, mozzarella, chicken, mushrooms & red onion
Napoli sauce, mozzarella, semi dried tomatoes, chicken and smashed avocado.
Napoli sauce, mozzarella, ham and pineapple.
Napoli sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, ham, olives and basil.
napoli sauce, mozzarella, artichokes, ham, sopressa salami, mushrooms & basil
Napoli sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, ham, sopressa salami, roasted capsicum, bacon, onion and olives.
Black truffle paste, sausage, mushrooms, parmesan, mozzarella, oregano & parsley
napoli sauce, mozzarella, roasted capsicum, olives & italian sausage
Napoli sauce, mozzarella, sopressa salami, mushrooms, onion and basil.
Napoli sauce, mozzarella, mussels, vongole, garlic prawns & calamari
garlic aioli, mozzarella, chicken & parsley
Napoli sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, eggplant, artichokes, semi dried tomatoes, roasted capsicum, olives and onion.
napoli sauce, mozzarella, sopressa salami, onion, jalapeños & olives
Napoli sauce, mozzarella and sopressa salami.
Napoli sauce, buffalo mozzarella, oregano and basil.
Napoli sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, ham, sopressa salami, chorizo, Italian sausage, roasted capsicum, crispy bacon, onion, anchovies, olives and pineapple.
double-smoked ham, napoli sauce & bufala mozzarella
parmesan crumbed with parsley
sage, prosciutto & lemon butter sauce
sautéed mushrooms, white wine, cream & shallots
char-grilled eggplant, napoli sauce & melted mozzarella (add crumbed chicken +5)
prawns, scallops, avocado, confit cherry tomatoes & parsley in pink sauce
served with grilled halloumi, eggplant, zucchini, napoli sauce & melted mozzarella
prawns, avocado, snow peas, shallots & cream sauce
prawns, calamari, semi-dried tomatoes, confit cherry tomatoes & avocado in a creamy pink sauce
lemon, white wine, rosemary, garlic & parsley
crispy bacon, mushrooms, cream, red onion & shallots
prawns, calamari, octopus, cream & seeded mustard sauce
Cheeseburger mince, melted cheddar, american mustard & pickles
Melted cheddar, crispy bacon, crispy pancetta & shallots served with ranch dressing
Melted mozzarella, sopressa salami, fresh bufala mozzarella & basil
Fresh feta, tomato, onion, parsley, jalapeños & avocado
Grain fed lamb ribs basted with your choice of Crinitis BBQ or chilli sauce.
Grain-fed beef ribs basted with your choice of Crinitis BBQ or chilli sauce.
Grain fed pork ribs basted with your choice of Crinitis BBQ or chilli sauce.
mamma rosa’s meatballs, mozzarella topped with napoli sauce & parmesan (chilli optional)
prosciutto, ricotta, semi-dried tomatoes, marinated eggplant, mozzarella topped with napoli sauce, parmesan, basil & oregano
sopressa salami, mushrooms, olives, mozzarella, ricotta, basil, oregano topped with napoli sauce, parmesan, basil & oregano
capsicum, eggplant, avocado, onion, olives, with napoli sauce, mozzarella & oregano
napoli sauce, double smoked ham, mushroom, mozzarella, ricotta, topped with napoli sauce, parmesan, basil & oregano
lightly roasted butternut pumpkin, asparagus spears, snowpeas, mint, parmesan & vegetable stock
chicken, mixed mushroom, confit cherry tomatoes, shallots, mozzarella & pink sauce
chicken, mixed mushroom, shallots, cream & white wine
prawns, calamari, vongole, mussels, confit cherry tomatoes & napoli sauce
king prawns, tiger prawns, snow peas, zucchini, garlic, parmesan, spring onion, parsley & napoli sauce
prawns in napoli sauce on a bed of arborio rice
served on a creamy bed of arborio rice
italian sausage, asparagus, porcini mushroom with truffle oil & shaved parmesan
Really enjoyed our time here! The food was great and the vibe was nice. Huge shoutout to Jeansuch a lovely and friendly person, super helpful and made the whole experience even better. Honestly great service. Would definitely come back again!
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