Mother's Day
For the mums, nonnas and mother figures who deserve more than flowers!
To celebrate, we’re offering a special shared menu — long lunch style, the way it should be — from Thursday 8 to Sunday 11 May, including on Mother’s Day itself. Add matching wines for $95pp to make it even more special. Our à la carte menu will also be available throughout.
“Some of my earliest memories are of my mum and nonna in the kitchen — hands always moving, food always on the table, love in every bite. They didn’t teach me with recipes, they taught me with care, with time, with how they fed the people they loved. This Mother’s Day, I cook for them — and for every woman who’s done the same.”
— Chef Nico
mother’s day shared menu
Snack
Carne & Cucina sourdough, smoked butter
Piadina
Taramasalata, salmon roe
Brioche, mushroom, lard
First Course
Grilled prawns, capsicum, mint, lemon
Artisan burrata, radicchio, almond pesto
Second Course
Beetroot risotto, blue cheese, chives
Main Course
Eye fillet, mushrooms, spinach
Dessert
Orange tart
Petit four
Biscotti
Easter at Carne & Cucina
Easter: At the Table with My Family
An Easter Sharing Menu inspired by Chef Nico’s childhood between Napoli and the Gargano
Every second Easter, our family tradition took me between two places close to my heart — the vibrant chaos of Napoli and the peaceful coast of the Gargano in Puglia. One year with my mother’s parents, the next with my father’s. Two families, two kitchens, and one shared love for food, wine, and laughter.
This menu is a tribute to those memories — to the long tables where simplicity was celebrated, where roasted lamb and homemade pasta were enough to make the day feel special, and where every bite came with a story.
I invite you to close your eyes and imagine sitting at our family table — where food was humble but full of soul, where joy and flavour came together like Miseria e Nobiltà.
To complete the experience, I invite you to match each dish with wines specially chosen by my incredible wife, Alex. Her selections bring the soul of the food to life — with organic wines from the very regions that inspired this menu.
Eat, drink, and celebrate like famiglia!
Buona Pasqua,
Nicola, Alex, Tony and the Carne & Cucina team
Easter Sharing Menu | $130PP
Sourdough & Smoked Butter
C&C sourdough, house-smoked butter
Snack
Casatiello
Traditional Neapolitan Easter bread with cured meats and cheese
Mozzarella
Buffalo mozzarella, pan cotto, basil
Polipo
Charcoal-grilled octopus, lemon, capers, fresh herbs
Rigatoni alla Genovese
Artisan rigatoni, slow-cooked onion and beef ragu
Agnello
Roasted lamb — just as Nonna Maria taught me — with potatoes and carrots
Pastiera Napoletana
Traditional Easter tart from Napoli, with ricotta, orange blossom, and wheat
Tenuta Mazzolino x Carne & Cucina Long Lunch
This event is about more than just one day. It’s an opportunity to honour and showcase the incredible work of women in our industry and beyond—a reminder that women should be celebrated and remembered every single day.
International Women’s Day
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon honouring the incredible women in our industry and beyond. This special event isn’t just about one day—it’s a celebration of talent, friendship, and the contributions of women every single day.
Alessa Vino x Carne & Cucina Launch Dinner
We’re bringing together great food, great wine, and great company for a special evening—a collaboration between Carne & Cucina and Alessa Vino, Alex’s newly launched wine business.
Valentines Day at Carne & Cucina
Join us for a special Valentine’s experience, available for dinner from Wednesday to Saturday and for lunch on Saturday and Sunday. Dine from our regular à la carte menu or choose our curated Valentines Day sharing experience for $120 per person. Elevate your dining experience with our matching wine pairing for $75 per person, or with a bottle of Champagne Francis Orban Rosé for the table for $165.