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gluten free GLUTEN FREE
WE CAN ADJUST OUR MENUS TO SUIT YOUR DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
ONE BILL PER TABLE

STARTERS

Ciabatta 
Two mini ciabatta's loaves served with balsamic caramel and olive oil

$9.50

Garlic Ciabatta  Two mini ciabatta's loaves, fresh garlic and garlic oil

$10.50

Chefs Bruschetta  Please ask wait Staff

$12.50

Spuntino Plate  The chef's selection of small snacks, please ask wait staff for daily spuntino selection

$17.50

   


OYSTERS
 half dozen 17.00, dozen 33.00

Oysters Natural gluten free Served with lemon wedges and buttered bread 

Oysters Kilpatrick  Pesci’s special crispy double smoked bacon and chefs own sauce

Oysters Watermelon  Natural topped with watermelon juice and Prosecco wine.*Prosecco, dry lemony and bubbling, is Italy's answer to a refreshing, well made, sparkling wine

Oysters ORIENTAL gluten free Natural oysters with  ponzu



ANTIPASTO
Mediterranean Antipasto
Tower For Two
Meatballs w pomodoro, 
Slow roasted tomato,caramalised onion,
Salami, prosciutto, smoked salmon,
Olives and feta, semi dried tomato, pimento pesto,
Balsamic caramel,
Extra virgin oil sundried tomato butter
Ciabatti mini loaf

$45.50 
2 people

   

ENTREES
Herb & Preserved Lemon Prawns gluten free
 Prawns cooked in fresh made chermoula. North African mixture of various spices, tossed with couscous.

$ 22.00

Black Shell Mussels gluten free Steamed black shell mussels in a white wine and herb sauce Served with crusty bread

$19.50

Sardines Ripiene Crumbed fresh sardines filled with fontina cheese, olives & fennel

$19.00

Lemon Chicken gluten free Char grilled chicken, marinated in lemon zest & oregano. Sitting on a bed of garden salad, vine ripened tomato, red onion and feta cheese

$18.50

Salt & Pepper Calamari  Lightly fried calamari rings on rocket, salad, finished with a Balsamic caramel dressing

$19.50

Sizzling Garlic Prawns gluten free Fresh prawns in garlic, butter & parsley served in hot pot, with crusty bread

$23.50


PASTA
Linguini Seafood 
Fresh local fish, prawns and calamari, with a hint of rich tomato sauce, garnished with steamed black shell mussel

Entrée 21.00
Main 32.00

Concchiglie & Ragu Large shell pasta tossed with a melt-in-the mouth rich beef and pomodoro sauce

Entrée  19.50
Main 29.00

Paella gluten free Seafood flavoured spanish risotto served in a "paellera" with fresh local fish, prawns, calamari, scallops, chicken and chorizo. Garnished with black mussels & Moreton Bay Bugs.

Entrée  N/A
 Main 39.50

Risotto & Vegetables gluten free Mediterranean roasted vegetables topped with goat feta cheese

 Entrée  18.50 Main 29.00

 

 


FISH AND SEAFOOD
Pesci's - Fresh Fish and Seafood - Your Choice of:

$34.50

Barramundi gluten free   Emperor gluten free  Atlantic Salmon gluten free  Mahi mahi (when available) gluten free

 

All the above catches are pan seared served with steamed seasonal vegetables, mash potato cake or salad and french fries  
   

Pesci's Famous Fish and Chips Daily fresh reef fish fillets in light crispy batter, served with salad and fresh home made fries

 
Barramundi Fillet served on a bed of chats potato, rocket , olives, pimento and seeded mustard, with aioli all mixed with cous cous  
Oven Baked Whole Fish When available

Market Price

Seafood Curry gluten free an array of fresh local seafood bound with middle eastern curry sauce, served with saffron rice, papadams, tropical fruits and garden salad

$35.00 

Local Leader Tiger Prawns  Sashimi style or grilled served with saffron rice and seasonal vegetables, lemon butter sauce

$35.00 

Whole Mudcrab  (Fresh from the tank). On a bed of vegetables and saffron rice, served with tropical fruits and garden salad. Your way: lemon butter, garlic butter, Asian chilli or balsamic glaze.

Market Price 

 

 

Pesci's -  SEAFOOD FEASTS

$68.50 Single
$130.00 Double

Reef fish, salt & pepper calamari, local scallops, steamed black shell mussels, crumbed whiting fillets, marinated baby octopus

 

Succulent Gulf prawns, fresh oysters, smoked salmon served, fresh tuna tatki 

 

Served with tropical fruit and a summer salad. Selection of dipping sauces  

MAINS
Rib On The Bone or 350grm Rump Steak
 gluten free Char grilled,served on roasted sweet potatoes, caramelized onions, seasonal vegetables and lathered in chef’s own jus

$34.50

Morocco Chicken & Apricots Honey drizzled chicken, cooked with coriander, apricots, preserved lemon and spices. Served with dried fruits, cous cous, topped with almonds

$29.50

Bobby Veal Scallopine  Pan fried veal, lightly encrusted in breadcrumbs, accompanied by char grilled eggplant, slow roasted tomato, pesto, Napolitan sauce, fontina cheese and roasted potatoes

  $30.50

Lamb Rack gluten free Oven roasted lamb rack with rosemary and garlic. Served with roasted vegetables and chef's own jus.

$36.00

.Flovours of North Queensland gluten free Selection of local flavours, highlighting BARRAMUNDI on a bed of crisp lettuce salad, Local BEEF served with mash potatoes, CROCODILE in a light curry sauce, pan seared EMPEROR, SCALLOP & PRAWN in a seafood broth. Served with a selection of tropical fruits

 $45.00

Steak and Ale Pie  Beef simmered in a rich ale sauce before going into a hearty flavourful pie, topped with homemade mashed potato

$30.50

 Duck Confit Slow cooked duck in it's own fat, crispy skin, served with roasted vegetables tumbler, balsamic caramel sauce

$38.00 

Pesci's Sides
GREEN SALAD    *   ROASTED GARLIC POTATOES
ROCKET SALAD   *    BUTTERED SEASONAL VEGETABLES
FRENCH FRIES    *   MASH POTATO

$8.50


Pesci's DESSERT COLLECTION:

All $14.50

House Made Baileys Ice Cream  (equal to one standard drink)

 

Tastes of Summer Selection of three sorbets, splashed with passionfruit coulis.

 

Tiramisu This creative variation on the popular Italian trifle makes a very impressive dessert.

 

Sticky Date Pudding With a rich butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream

 

Crisp Pastries with Patisserie Coconut Cream Fried pastry assembled in a stack with patisserie coconut cream and fresh fruits

 

Affogato Espresso coffee, separately served vanilla ice cream, Biscotti, PISA liqueur (almond, pistachio, hazelnut flavour)

 

Chocolate Surprise Please ask your wait staff

 

Cheese Platter Selection of chef's fine cheeses, served with dry fruits, grapes and bread crackers

$10.00 pp
Minimum of 2 people 

   

DESSERT WINE

 
Punt Road Botrytis Semillon

$48.00  500ml bt.

D’Arenberg The Noble Prankster   Chardonnay/Semillon     

$45.00   375mlbt.

   

COGNAC

 
BISQUIT                 VSOP

$12.00

MARTELL              VSOP

$12.00

HENNESSY           VSOP

$12.00

REMY MARTIN      XO

$25.00

COURVOISIER      XO

$25.00

   

PORTS

 
Penfolds Club Reserve

$7.00

Galway Pipe

$9.00

Penfolds Grandfather 

$14.00

KALLESKE SHIRAZ VP375ml.

$35.00bt

LIQUEUR CAFE  $16.00
Irish - Irish Whiskey      Mexican - Tia Maria
Italian - Galliano    French - Cognac
Baileys Coffee    Spanish - Hazelnut liqueur

 
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Pesci's Mediterranean and Seafood Restaurant provides the best in Cairns waterfront dining.  Experience amazing seafood and pasta dishes in a stunning tropical setting, right in the heart of the city.  At Pesci's, we pride ourselves on serving an incredible array of fresh fish, shellfish, pasta, antipasto and meat dishes accompanied by fantastic wines with the backdrop of Trinity Inlet to enjoy.  Come along and experience our Mediterranean and seafood specials first hand at Cairns' finest waterfront restaurant, Pesci's.

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