Italian Menu | Flynn’s Italian

Dinner

To start / Antipasto

Starters

Truffle ricotta bruschetta Locally sourced Eco friendly packaging Atherton Tableland tomato, balsamic pearl, basil oil and shaved parmesan on sourdough (V)

Antipasto burrantina and aged 24-month Tomewin Farm prosciutto Locally sourced Reducing waste Eco friendly packaging Perfume-truffle, heirloom tomato and beetroot emulsion with Queensland rocket pesto dressing on sourdough (GFA)

Pistachio-crusted sustainably-caught tuna and cured Tasmanian salmon Locally sourced Ehical meats Saffron fennel and hydroponic Mareeba baby
leaves with salmon roe and radicchio aioli (GF) (DF)

Beef carpaccio Locally sourced Ehical meats Southern Queensland beef tenderloin, tomato tartar, citrous saffron aioli, baby rocket and parmesan served with crisp brioche (DF)

Secondi

Gluten-free pasta available

Homemade gnocchi veal ragu Locally sourced Ehical meats Northern Rivers veal ragu, potato gnocchi, confit tomato and Sicilian olives. Dusted with parmesan cheese

Duck and apricot risotto Locally sourced Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging Creamy risotto with Queensland duck, sage, zucchini and goat cheese

East Queensland prawn linguini Locally sourced Reducing waste Ehical meats Housemade linguini and charred East Queensland tiger prawns served in a creamy shellfish sauce with tomato concasse and parsley

Sicilian pappardelle Locally sourced Reducing waste Eco friendly packaging Asparagus, sundried tomato, artichoke, chilli and green peas,
finished with locally sourced rocket pesto and chardonnay

250g Southern Queensland striploin Locally sourced Reducing waste Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging Pesto-marinated 120-day grain-fed striploin, served with edible stone
charcoal potato, broccolini and a wild mushroom sauce

Saffron cream flambé Huon Tasmanian salmon Locally sourced Reducing waste Ehical meats Zucchini ribbon, semi-dried Atherton heirloom tomato, herb oil and salmon caviar

Gluten free pasta available

Dolce

Dessert

Vanilla pannacotta with berry coulis Locally sourced Eco friendly packaging Served with fresh berries and shaved local coconut

Truffle and lemon polenta cake Locally sourced Eco friendly packaging Served with seasonal berries and vanilla ice cream

Tiramisu Locally sourced Eco friendly packaging Two Seasons coffee and mascarpone cheese dusted with cocoa powder

Gelato and sorbet - one scoop Locally sourced Reducing waste Eco friendly packaging Choice of: vanilla or chocolate gelato, or; lemon or berry sorbet served with homemade lemon and nut biscotti

Gelato and sorbet - one scoop / two scoops Locally sourced Reducing waste Eco friendly packaging Choice of: vanilla or chocolate gelato, or; lemon or berry sorbet served with homemade lemon and nut biscotti

6/10

Affogato Locally sourced Espresso coffee served with vanilla ice cream and biscotti (GFA)

add Frangelico, Amaretto or Kahlua

+ 8

Formaggi Misti Locally sourced Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging Selection of Italian cheese, truffle honey, poached figs and lavosh

Drinks

Aperitivo

(Pre-Meal)

Hugo Spritz The sweetness from the Elderflower liqueur is balanced with fresh citrus and mint, then topped with Prosecco and soda

Aperol Spritz The classic Aperitivo spritz, subtle orange and herb from
the Aperol come alive when topped with Prosecco and soda

Rossini Named after a famous Italian composer known for his
‘bubbly compositions,’ strawberry puree topped with
Prosecco, the perfect aperitvo

Johnstone Southside South Johnstone cane farms hosted many of the first Italians
to arrive in North Queensland. The ‘Southside’ adds
sugar cane juice with Beefeater Gin, homemade Limoncello,
mint, and lime juice

Americano The original Campari aperitif, with sweet vermouth,
soda and lemon - served over ice, for over 150 years

Cane Cutter Mojito Celebrates the history of Cairns Italian immigrant’s agricultural
heritage, using local sugar cane juice, rum, mint, and lime

Strawberry Negroni Made famous in Florence, Italy, when Count Camillo Negroni
requested gin rather than soda in his Americano.
This blend of Beefeater Gin, Sweet Vermouth and Campari
never disappoints especially when infused with strawberries for our little twist on this classic

Orangecello A refreshing Italian cocktail of homemade Orangecello,
Triple Sec and orange juice

Dopocena

(Post-Meal)

Tuscan Whiskey Sour A delightful blend of sweet and sour, Ballantines Whiskey, Liquor 43, Tuscan Brandy, egg white, and lemon juice

Amalfi As blue as the Sorrentine Peninsula, Amalfi hosts
Wyborowa Vodka, St Germain Elderflower, Blue Curacao, and lychees

Caffé Martini Our twist on this refreshing classic, Wyborowa Vodka,
Mozart Gold, Liquor 43, and espresso, shaken then served chilled

Sorbetto (Mango/Strawberry/Passionfruit) We add Wyborowa Vodka to a scoop of smooth vanilla ice cream and your choice of fruit puree topped with Prosecco

Pinot Noir

(Red wine by the bottle)

Haha Pinot Noir Marlborough, NZ

Dalrymple Pinot Noir Pipers River, TAS

Tarrawarra Estate Pinot Noir Yarra Valley, VIC

Alois Lageder Pinot Noir Alto Adige, Italy

Yalumba Samuels Collection Shiraz Barossa, SA

Jim Barry ‘The Atherley’ Shiraz Clare Valley, SA

Redbank Shiraz King Valley, VIC

Silkman Shiraz Hunter Valley, NSW

Redclaw Shiraz Heathcote, VIC

Leeuwin ‘Sibling’ Shiraz Margaret River, WA

Leeuwin ‘Art Series’ Shiraz Margaret River, WA

2015 Penfolds ‘St Henri’ Multi-Region, SA

2016 Penfolds ‘RWT’ Multi-Region, SA

Red Varietals

( By the bottle)

Viticoltori Senesi Aretini Chianti DOCG Chianti, Italy

Antinori Santa Christina IGT Sangiovese, Merlot Tuscany, Italy

Olivers Taranga Grenache McLaren Vale, SA

Barossa Valley Estate GSM Barossa, SA

Two Hands ‘Brave faces’ GSM Barossa, SA

Fat Bastard Malbec Mendoza, Argentina

Primo Estate ‘Merlesco’ Merlot McLaren Vale, SA

Langmeil ‘Massimo’ Montepulciano Primitivo Barossa, SA

Langmeil ‘Della Mina’ Sangiovese Barbera Barossa, SA

Allegrini Valpolicella DOC Veneto, Italy

Cantine Pra Valpolicella ‘La Morandina’ DOC Veneto, Italy

Nobile de Montepulciano Tuscany, Italy

Vietti Langhe Nebbiolo Piedmont, Italy

2016 Mille e Una Notte Nero D’Avola DOC Sicily, Italy

Seasonal Truffle Menu

Antipasti

Choice of one

Primi Piatti

Choice of one

Barramundi and crab ravioli Locally sourced Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging Daintree freshwater barramundi, Queensland spanner crab,
gold leaf egg pasta, black caviar and dill-smoked salmon sauce

Pair with: Chalmers, Vermentino, Heathcote VIC

Sicilian pappardelle and black truffle Locally sourced Reducing waste Eco friendly packaging Asparagus, sun-dried tomato, artichoke, chilli, green peas,
rocket pesto and chardonnay

Pair with: Vasse Felix ‘Filius’ Chardonnay, Margaret River, Western Australia

Secondi

Choice of one

Crystalbrook signature aged beef sirloin medallion Locally sourced Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging Medium rare 160g Crystalbrook signature beef, royal cream shallot, grana padano polenta, mushroom duxelle, truffle jus,
and shaved black truffle

Pair with: Allegrini, Valpolicella, Veneto Italy

Reef fish Locally sourced Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging Tablelands zucchini espuma, noisette potato, truffle, anchovies, Coolmunda olive tapenade, Yarra Valley salmon roe, and herb oil

Pair with: Redbank, Fiano, King Valley, Victoria

Dolce

Choice of one

This August, Flynn's Italian is celebrating truffle season with a little something extra. Enjoy our special four-course set menu featuring truffle in every dish.

$125 per person. Paired wines additional $45 per person.

(V) Vegetarian (VG) Vegan (N) Contains nuts (S) Shellfish (GF) Gluten free (GFA) Gluten free option available (VA) Vegetarian available
Please advise of any food allergies.

Locally sourced - within a three-hour radius of the restaurant
Minimised waste - the chef has used all of the ingredient to reduce any waste
Ethical meats - use of the whole beast, line caught fish or sustainably farmed
Eco-friendly packaging - Ingredient supplied in 100% recycled or bio-packaging
Culturally considered - using native ingredients and working with indigenous communities

We’re cash-free!
As part of our Mindfully Safe heightened hygiene measures, please note we no longer accept cash as payment. Debit and all major credit cards remain very welcome.

Flynn’s Italian is Crystalbrook Collection’s signature Italian restaurant in Cairns, centrally located on Cairns Esplanade. The playful yet sophisticated dinner menu combines the best of the region’s seasonal produce with fresh, Italian flavours and traditional Italian dishes. The menu features a delicious selection of antipasto including truffle ricotta bruschetta and our signature antipasto burrantina with 24-month aged Tomewin Farm prosciutto. For mains, a selection of sophisticated pasta dishes, Southern Queensland striploin and Huon Tasmanian salmon featuring Italian-inspired flavours.

Dinner is complete with an assortment of Italian desserts, from tiramisu and vanilla panna cotta to affogato and gelato. And for the ideal pairing, choose our three or four-course set menu with perfectly paired wines.

For the ultimate Italian restaurant experience in Cairns, join us at Flynn’s Italian. Benvenuti!

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Dinner

To start / Antipasto

Starters

Secondi

Gluten-free pasta available

Contorni

Sides

Dolce

Dessert

Drinks

Aperitivo

(Pre-Meal)

Dopocena

(Post-Meal)

ANALCOLICO

(Mocktails)

Bollicine (Bubbles)

By the glass

Vino bianco (White wine)

By the glass

Vino rosato (Rosé)

By the glass

Vino rosso (Red wine)

By the glass

Bollicine Dalla Bottiglia

(Bubbles by the bottle)

Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris

(White wine by the bottle)

Riesling

(White wine by the bottle)

Sauvignon Blanc

Chardonnay

(White wine by the bottle)

White Varietals

(By the bottle)

Vino Rosato Dalla Bottiglia

(Rosé by the bottle)

Pinot Noir

(Red wine by the bottle)

Cabernet and Cabernet Blends

(Red wine by the bottle)

Red Varietals

( By the bottle)

Vino Da Dessert

(Dessert wine)

FORTIFICATA

(Fortified)

Grappa

(Digestives)

Liquori

(Digestives)

Gin

Vodka

Whiskey

Cognac

Tequilla

Rum

Liqueurs

Spilla Birra

(On Tap)

Birra in Bottiglia

(Bottled beer)

Asahi Soukai

Acqua (Water)

Bibite

(Soft-drinks)

Caffe (Coffee)

Bambini

Seasonal Truffle Menu

Antipasti

Choice of one

Primi Piatti

Choice of one

Secondi

Choice of one

Dolce

Choice of one

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