Cucina Vivo

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Cucina Vivo
Authentic Italian, inspired by the Amalfi Coast 
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Overview

Simple Italian flavours, done exceptionally well

Italian cuisine is defined by its generosity of spirit, and at Cucina Vivo, that’s exactly what you can expect to enjoy. Inspired by the cliff-top restaurants of the Amalfi Coast, Cucina Vivo serves up authentic Italian favourites and inspired new classics – all in a cheerful, relaxed setting overlooking the pristine tropical pool. 

RESTAURANT GUIDELINES

RESTAURANT GUIDELINES

 

- If you are feeling unwell, please stay home and rest.
- Staff reserve the right to refuse entry if you are showing signs of illness.

- Please wash hands regularly and practice good hygiene.

- Please maintain a 1.5m distance from others at all times.

- 20 guests only permitted per seating.

- Seatings are strictly limited to 90 minutes.

- Cashless payment is preferred.

 

Thank you for understanding, we hope you enjoy your dining experience.

Menu

The Star Club Member discounts apply. Menu is subject to availability and change. Please be aware that our products either contain or are produced in kitchens which contain and / or use allergens. For allergen free options, please speak with your waitperson. 15% surcharge applies on public holidays. A 0.8% service fee will apply to all Visa, Mastercard, and American Express transactions. A 1.34% service fee will apply to all Alipay and WeChat Pay transactions. A 1.85% service fee will apply to all UnionPay transactions.

DEGUSTAZIONE

$75.00 Food

- $99.00 with Wine Pairings -

Degustation menu will apply to the whole table.

 

Margherita Pizzette

 

Crudo

Rocky Point aquaculture Cobia, citrus, buttermilk dressing

 

- NV La Gioiosa Prosecco (150ml)-

 

Fiore De Zucca

Tempura zucchini flower, ricotta, zucchini pesto

 

Linguine Al Granchio

Fraser Island spanner crab, house made arribiata, linguine

 

- 2019 T'Gallant Grace Pinot Grigio (75ml) -

 

Tagliata (to share)

Stranbroke scotch fillet, rocket, aged parmesan, aged balsamic
 

Asparagi

Australian asparagus, truffle, pecorino

 

- 2019 Allegrini Valpolicella DOC (75ml)-

 

Tiramisu

House made savoiardi, marscarpone diplomat crème, Nutella, coffee

 

La Sorpresa

The Surprise

OSTRICHE (Oysters)

AOC Natural oyster $5ea
Mignonette $5ea
Kilpatrick $5ea
ANTIPASTI (Starters)

Olives Warm marinated Sicilian olives

 $9
Bruschetta Heritage tomatoes, Vanella buffalo mozarella, aged balsamic, focaccia

$19

  

Antipasto Del Salumiere Chef's selection of salumi, woodfired vegetables, buffalo mozzarella and woodfired focaccia

$30

Burrata Vanella burrata, San Danielle prosciutto, heirloom tomato, basil

$24

Calamari Fritti Lightly fried Southern calamari, lemon, herb aioli

$19
PIZZA FORNO A LEGNA (Woodfired Oven Pizza)

Gluten free pizza base  3 (calzone not available)
Wholemeal flour pizza base 3
 

Focaccia Romana Crispy thin pizza base topped with rosemary, extra virgin garlic olive oil, sea salt $10
Capricciosa Gilly’s ham, tomato, fior de latte, olives, mushrooms $24
Prosciutto Buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomato, basil, prosciutto San Daniele, rocket, tomato $28
Margherita Tomato, basil, fior de latte, extra virgin
olive oil            		 $21
Diavola Tomato, fior de latte, hot salami, red onion, oregano $28
Gamberetto Mooloolaba prawns, fior de latte, garlic, rocket $31
Pizza Al Tartufo Vanella burrata, Australian truffles, fior de latte $50
Gluten free bases $3
PASTA FATTA IN CASA (Homemade Pasta)

Aragosta Tortellini Australian Bay lobster bug tortellini, bisque sauce, heriloom tomato, Avruga $45
Spaghetti Carbonara Artisanal hand-selected Italian spaghetti, guanciale, thyme, egg yolk $27

Gnocchi e Funghi Byron Bay gourmet mushrooms, truffle pecorino                        

 $32

Casarecce Bolognaise 30 hour ragu, pecorino sauce   

 $28

Pappardelle D'anatra Maremma confit duck, squash, pine nuts, duck sauce

 $34
PIATTI FORTI (Main Courses)

Scaloppine Di Vitello Northern Rivers veal, creamy marsala, forest mushrooms, silverbeet, broccolini $40
Pesce Del Giorno Fish of the day M.P.
Cotaletta Di Maiale High Country pork, eggplant, zucchini                $35
Agnello Milly Hill lamb rack, pea purée, tarragon mayonnaise, confit potato, seeded mustard jus $49
ALLA GRIGLIA (From our Charcoal Grill)

Tagliata 500g 72-day dry aged Stanbroke stirloin on the bone, rocket, aged balsamic, aged parmesan $60
CONTORNI (Sides)

Asparagi Morning Peninsula asparagus, truffle butter, pecorino $9
Broccoli Broccolini, mascarpone, lemon $9
Patatine Fritte Skin on fries, herb aioli $9
Insalata di Rucola Rocket, parmigiano, pear and balsamic reduction $9
DOLCI (Desserts)

GF – Gluten Free                    

CN – Contains Nuts

Gelati Choose three flavours from our variety of gelati GF NF $12
Tiramisu House made savoardi, mascarpone diplomat crème, Nutella, coffee $15
Cannoli Whipped ricotta, strawberry jam, pistachio $15
Brulee Textures of pear and hazelnut served table side with brandy snow $15
Folletto Buono Warm Valrhona chocolate and nut brownie, milo ice cream, whisky caramel $19
Sapori D'Italia Assorted variety of small desserts and gelati $30
PORTA A CASA (To Go)

Frozen Margherita Pizza $12
70g Sliced Prosciutto $12
70g Sliced Salami $8
Fresh pasta, pint bolognaise (serves 3 - 4) $31
DIY Cannoli $15
A Pint of Cioccolato Pops Ice Cream $15
A Pint of Jam Doughnut Ice Cream $15
A Pint of Fairy Bread Ice Cream $15
BIMBI (Children)

Special 2-course set menu.

Kids can choose one main meal, one dessert and a soft drink or juice.

Special 2-course set menu. Kids can choose one main meal, one dessert and a soft drink or juice. 

 

Pizza Hawaii Ham and Pinapple $10
Pizza Margherita Pomodoro sauce, mozzarella $10
Manzo Steak with chips and vegies $12
Pesce e Patatine Fritti Battered fish, chips and salad $12
Spaghetti Bolognese Traditional meat ragout $12
Frutta Seasonal fruit salad $8
Gelato Cucina Vivo ice cream sundae $10

 

The Star Club Member discounts apply. Menu is subject to availability and change. Please be aware that our products either contain or are produced in kitchens which contain and / or use allergens. For allergen free options, please speak with your waitperson. 15% surcharge applies on public holidays. A 1% service fee will apply to all credit card transactions

BEVERAGE MENU

BEER  
Tap  
Birra Moretti $10.90
James Squires 150 Lashes $9.20
   
Bottled  
Peroni Nastro Azzuro $10
Balter XPA $10
James Boags Premium Light $6.50
Corona $10
   
COCKTAILS  
Rosa Spritz Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz gin, lemon, rose, soda, Mrs Wigley Granache Rose $15
Passion Spritz Ketel One, sauvignon blanc, passionfruit, soda $15
Aperol Spritz Aperol, prosecco, soda $17
Fino Negroni Tanquery London Dry Gin, Campari, Unico Zelo, vermouth, Fino Shery $19
Passion Spritz Ketel One, sauvignon blanc, passionfruit, soda $12
Vivo Old Fashioned Ron Zacapa 23 Rum, lemon tincture, dark sugar, Amaro $22
Amalfi Crush Disarono, Amaro, macadamia Orgeat, lemon, mint $20
   
SPARKLING GLS/BTL
NV La Gioiosa Prosecco, Veneto, IT

$9.30/$44
NV Domaine Chandon Sparkling Brut, Yarra $11.10/$53
NV Moet & Chandon Epernay, FR $23/$120
NV Veuve Clicquot Yellow Reims, FR $26/$146
   
WHITE GLS/BTL
2018 Corte Giara Pinot Grigio, Veneto Italy $9.30/$45
2017 Woodbrook Lot Chardonnay, Central Ranges, NSW $9.30/$45
2019 Ad Hoc Wallflower Great Southern, WA $9.50/$48
2019 Catalina Sounds Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ $10.80/$51
2018 Devils Lair Chardonnay, Margaret River, WA $12/$57
2019 Villa Trasqua Vermintino, Tuscany, IT $12.50/$60
NV Astoria Fashion Victim Moscato, Treviso, IT $11.50/$55
2019 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ $16.80/$79
2018 Shaw & Smith Adelaide Hills, SA $18/$90
2018 Penfolds Bin 311 Multi-Regional $19.80/$95
   
ROSE GLS/BTL
2018 Domaine Aix Cote De Provence, FR $9/$49
2019 Trediberri Piedont, IT $13/$55
   
RED GLS/BTL
2017 Lamura Nero d'Avola, Sicily, IT $9/$49
2017 Argento Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina $10/$49
2017 Poliziano Chianti, Tuscany, IT $11/$57
2015 Henschke Grenache, Barossa, SA $15/$70
2018 Joseph Chromy Pinot Noir, Bay of Fires, TAS $15/$75
2017 Penfolds Bin 28 Shiraz, Barossa, SA $15.70/$75
2017 ATA Rangi Crimson Pinot Noir, Martinborough, NZ $18/$90
2017 Taltarni Estate Carbernet Sauvignon, Pyrenees, VIC $95
2017 Snake and Herring Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, WA $24.50/$110

 

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The Star Club Member discounts apply. Menu is subject to availablity and change. Please be aware that our products either contian or are produced in kitchens which contain and / or use allergens. For allergen free options, please speak with your waitperson. 15% surcharge applies on public holidays. A 1% service fee will apply to all credit card transactions. 

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EVENTS & CELEBRATIONS
Cucina Vivo is the perfect place for intimate birthdays, engagement parties and baby showers.
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Awards

AWARDS

Savour Australia™ Restaurant & Catering Host Plus Awards for Excellence
2019 - Best Italian Restaurant - QLD & NT -  FINALIST
2018 - Best Italian Restaurant - QLD & NT - WINNER
2018 - Italian Restaurant - Informal - Australia  - BRONZE

Contact

LOCATION

Lobby Level

The Star Gold Coast

HOURS OF OPERATION

Open

Wednesday - Sunday 5pm - late

ENQUIRIES

07 5592 8757

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