A Glimpse of What Awaits You
The reason Capriccio Osteria is the best Italian restaurant in Leichhardt is simple: our cuisine. Our menu is inspired by Italy’s spirit, with a modern touch, blending tradition and taste to ensure you will not find the same experience anywhere else. Our limited menu is carefully selected to bring out the flavours of the homeland with every bite.
Each dish is made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and prepared with the utmost care and attention to quality. As the seasons change, so do our sources to ensure your experience is never less than spectacular.
We don’t believe in an extensive selection. At Capriccio Osteria, we master our menu and filter the finest flavours for you to enjoy.
What We Offer
Antipasti
Fresh Oysters with lemon, limoncello & vodka granita
$6.5 ea
Medley of tomatoes, fresh mozzarella & basil oil
$26
Beetroot & Vodka cured Salmon, goats curd, fennel, blood orange & smoked roe
$34
House-made rosemary & sea salt focaccia
$8
Rocket, radicchio, shaved fennel, cucumber & black olive
$17
Beef Carpaccio with aioli, pickled beetroot, rocket & crispy potato
$31
Prosciutto di Parma & buffalo mozzarella
$27
Roasted Asparagus with almond romesco & roasted chickpeas
$24
Roasted octopus with 'nduja butter, potato, lemon & parsley
$35
Stracciatella with sun-dried tomatoes & roasted hazelnuts
$23
Roasted Brocollini with anchovy, garlic, chilli & parmesan crumbs
$23
Pasta
Maltagliati with pancetta, broad beans, cherry tomato, crispy pecorino
$35
Saffron Fettuccine with slow-cooked lamb ragu, green olive & pistachio
$36
Squid ink spaghetti with blue swimmer crab, chilli & basil
$36
Mushroom & Ricotta Ravioli with porcini, sage, burnt butter & hazelnut
$35
Paccheri with prawns, spinach, cherry tomato & shellfish butter
$36
Ask us about our gluten-free and dairy-free options
Wood-Fired Pizza
Amalfi
$29
Mascarpone, prawns, garlic, chilli, lemon zest & parsley
Funghi
$26
Truffle cream base with provolone, mushroom & porcini
Capricciosa
$28
Tomato, mozzarella, mushroom, pancetta & black olive
Prosciutto
$28
Mozzarella, prosciutto, cherry tomato & rocket
Salsiccia
$27
Mozzarella, Italian sausage, friarelli, chilli
Norma
$26
Tomato, mozzarella, eggplant, basil & ricotta salata
Scarparillo
$28
Cherry tomato, confit garlic, pecorino, stracciatella, basil
Margherita
$24
Tomato, mozzarella & basil
Vodka
$27
Vodka sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, chilli
Carbonara
$26
Garlic cream, black pepper, pancetta, egg yolk & pecorino
Porchetta
$31
Tomato, smoked mozzarella, roasted pork belly & eggplant
Pesto
$27
Mozzarella, potato, fetta, pesto Genovese, pistachio
Secondi
Roasted Chicken with ajo bianco, roasted pumpkin, salmoriglio & almonds
$38
John Dory with saffron potatoes, chickpeas, black mussels, tomato & aquapazza
$46
Red wine braised Beef cheek with saffron & pea risotto, cavolo nero
$45
Kids
Bowl of fries
$13
Chicken Schnitzel with fries
$16
Fusilli with butter & Parmesan
$12
Kids Pizza Margherita
$16
Fusilli Napoli
$12
Kids Pizza Margherita with ham
$17
Spaghetti Bolognese
$15
Kids Pizza Hawaiian with ham & pineapple
$18
Function Packages
Every menu at Capriccio is designed to be shared in true Italian Osteria style. Seasonal ingredients, handcrafted dishes, and the warmth of the Amalfi Coast all come together on the table. Our packages are sized for your group and styled for your palate.
Pizza & Pasta Menu
Starting from $39 per person. Our most accessible package, perfect for relaxed celebrations.
'49'
A refined two-course dining selection. Uncomplicated, elegant, and full of flavour.
'59'
A simple yet sophisticated three-course option, thoughtfully composed for any occasion.
'Classic' or 'Signature'
The traditional five-course Italian experience, from antipasti through to dolce.
'Feast' or 'Coastline Feast'
Six courses of pure indulgence. Choose between land and sea for the full Italian feast experience.
'Canape'
A curated selection of specially chosen bites, ideal for cocktail parties and casual receptions.
All menus are seasonal to ensure every dish is delivered at its very best. Our kitchen team, led by Head Chef Nicole Bampton, brings fine dining precision to every event plate.
Chef Menu
Let our chef select & serve you our seasonal specialty dishes | $69 pp
Must be taken by the whole table
Requires minimum of 2 people.
Food is sent from the kitchen as it’s ready, we apologise there may be wait times during peak times due to staff shortages. Please let us know of any allergies, intolerances or dietary issues. Whilst all reasonable efforts are taken to accommodate guest dietary needs, we cannot guarantee that our food will be completely allergen free. All credit cards & AMEX incur a 1.75% surcharge. A group surcharge of 10% applies for groups of 8 or more. A surcharge of 10% applies on Sundays & 15% applies on Public Holidays.