Verve Cafe menù, Brisbane
Verve Cafe Brisbane - Menu
Breads + Dips
Bread Basket (Min 4 People)
garlic loaf, chilli loaf, focaccia + balsamic oil, dips + toast. (gf not available)
5 $
Pan Breads
choose one of 3: garlic & basil - feta, olive & rosemary - chilli & parsley
16.9 $
Chilli Loaf
warm chilli, fresh italian parsley, onion honey butter, mozzarella, parmesan.
8.9 $
Bruschetta (4)
vine ripe tomato, spanish onion, fresh basil, balsamic reduction. (df)
9.9 $
Garlic Loaf
garlic confit, caramelised onion, basil leaf, lemon zest, mozzarella, parmesan.
8.9 $
Entrees + Share Plates
Tasting Board (Min 2 People)
crab cakes, arancini balls, calamari, bruschetta
9.9 $
Arancini (4)
italian rice balls – pumpkin, pea, pine nut pesto. (gf not available)
9.9 $
Sweet Potato Fries
sticky balsamic, aioli. (gf)
9.9 $
Crab Cakes
sand crab, barramundi, potato, fresh parsley, preserved lemon, aioli. (gf not available)
12.9 $
Braised Meatballs
ground pork + veal. whipped parmesan infused polenta. (gf not available)
12.9 $
Mixed Olives
served warm, lemon, garlic, rosemary & vodka marinade. warm focaccia slices. (contains pits) (gf)
9.9 $
Beer Battered Fries
sticky balsamic, aioli. (gf not available)
9.9 $
Mediterranean Mushrooms
mushroom caps filled w risotto of pea, goat's cheese & beetroot. topped with mozzarella, served on a light tomato and basil broth. (gf)
12.9 $
Calamari
rice flour dusted, flash fried, aioli, fresh lemon. (gf)
12.9 $
Pasta
Chilli Crab Spaghetti
sand crab, fresh tomato, lemon zest, spinach, crisp golden shallots
25.9 $
Beef Ragu Pappadelle
slow braised beef, red wine, tomato, fresh rosemary.
22.9 $
Brandy Tortellini
spinach & ricotta filled, brandy, roasted pine nuts, sun blushed tomatoes, baby spinach. (v)
22.9 $
Pork Belly Linguine
roasted pork, mushroom, english spinach, confit garlic, warm chilli, hint of mint, evoo.
22.9 $
Veal Cannelloni
braised shin of veal with herbs + red wine, finished in a napoli sauce, finished with béchamel & cheese. (gf not available)
22.9 $
Pescatore Linguine
scallops, prawns, roasted bell pepper, olive, fresh basil, lemon.
25.9 $
Meat Balls Linguine
braised ground veal + pork, chianti, rosemary, napoletana.
22.9 $
Slow Roasted Tomato Casarecce
rich slow cooked tomato broth, kalamata olive, rocket & basil. (v)
20.9 $
Chicken Tortellini
spinach & ricotta filled, chicken breast, roasted almonds, field mushrooms, white wine, light cream.
22.9 $
Gnocchi - Soft Dough Dumplings
Spicy Chorizo
smoked pork sausage, roasted bell pepper, chilli, fresh rocket, nap sauce.
24.9 $
Carbonara
maple bacon, chicken, mushroom, garlic, wine, italian parsley, parmesan cream.
24.9 $
Goats Cheese
chicken, roasted pumpkin, fresh rosemary, spinach, cream.
24.9 $
Risotto [Gf]
Blue Cheese
chicken, maple bacon, fresh rosemary, kalamata olive, white wine, dash of cream.
23.9 $
Bacon & Sweet Potato
chicken, maple bacon, pea, sage, sweet potato.
23.9 $
Truffled Mushroom
caramelised onion, thyme mascarpone, mushroom broth. (v)
23.9 $
Mixed Seafood
prawns, scallop, crab, cuttlefish, lemon, fennel, fresh tomato, white wine, cream.
25.9 $
Pizza
Mushroom
béchamel base, caramelised onion, rosemary, truffled mushrooms, rocket. (v)
25.9 $
Spicy Bacon
maple bacon, slow braised pork, red onion, fire roasted peppers, chilli flakes, balsamic glaze, napoli base.
25.9 $
Pumpkin
roasted pine nut pesto, baby spinach, caramelised onion, olive, napoli base. (v)
25.9 $
Garlic Prawn
preserved lemon, kalamata olives, capers, rocket, garlic aioli, napoli base.
29.9 $
Main Plates
Roasted Pork Belly
parmesan mash, english spinach, crackling, red wine jus.
29.9 $
Fish of the Day
please see daily specials.
29.9 $
Slow Braised Beef Cheek
slow braised, whipped rosemary polenta, marsala & tomato jus.
29.9 $
Sides
Seasonal Vegies
butter, roasted almonds.
6.9 $
Creamy Mash
cream, butter, parmesan, sea salt.
6.9 $
Bread & Butter
as it says.
6.9 $
Whipped Polenta
rosemary, parmesan.
6.9 $
Side Salad
mixed simple salad stuff with simple dressing.
6.9 $
Salads
Fresh Rocket
rocket leaves, english spinach, bocconcini, parmesan, balsamic & evoo dressing. (gf)
15.9 $
Caesar Verve Style
baby cos lettuce, maple bacon, parmesan, crispy golden shallots, caesar dressing.
17.9 $
Super
rocket, avocado, tomato, celery, red onion, walnuts, capers, dried cranberries, lemon & evoo. (gf) (df)
17.9 $
Extras
grilled chicken | dusted calamari (gf) | avocado
5 $
Desserts
Sticky Date Pudding
salted caramel sauce, vanilla ice-cream.
9 $
Rich Chocolate Brownie
chocolate, pistachio, served with berry coulis + ice-cream. (gf)
9 $
Byo Birthday Cake
1.5 $
Traditional Affogato
hot coffee, vanilla ice-cream.
9 $
Tiramisu
layered marsala & coffee soaked sponge, mascarpone cream, choc dust.
9 $