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Established in 1996, Maldini restaurant is a family owned and operated business set in the heart of Salamanca Place The Di Tommaso family migrated to Australia from the Abruzzo region, on the Adriatic coast in southern Italy – an area known for its grapes and olives, and with a strong culture of hearty home cooking. Food and wine are in their blood. Our focus is on providing diners with friendly service, lasting relationships, and, most of all, outstanding Italian food prepared from the freshest Tasmanian ingredients. We specialise in intelligent, well-crafted Italian cuisine, to create a dining experience like no other. The owners and staff look forward to being your hosts, whether it be for a leisurely coffee, a sundowner drink, a light lunch or a never-to-be-forgotten dinner. “For lovers of fine food, wine, art & culture”

SAMPLE MENU

//Primi//

Pane – crusty sourdough, house made vincotto, extra virgin olive oil (v, gfo)

Olive miste – mixed olives, roasted garlic, orange zest, olive oil, grilled ciabatta (v, gfo)

Bruschetta con aglio – garlic butter, mozzarella cheese, oregano, sea salt (veg, gfo)

Polipo alla griglia – chargrilled octopus tentacle, grilled lemon, fresh shaved fennel, herbs, dehydrated orange (gfo)

Calamari fritti – crisp fried squid, wakame seasoning, wild rocket, garlic aioli Insalata con burrata – fresh cherry tomato salad, red onion, herbs, salsa verde, burrata (veg, gf)

Spiedino di manzo – chargrilled eye fillet skewers, zucchini, fresh lime, charred chilli, garlic aioli, pickled shallot (gfo)

Antipasti – cured meats, house made pickles, wild rocket, marinated white anchovies, buffalo mozzarella, basil pesto, grilled ciabatta (Serves 2) (gfo) (n)

//Pasta e Risotto//

Spaghetti alla marinara – mussels, prawns, market fish, squid, white wine, garlic, butter (gfo)

Spaghetti alla carbonara – pancetta, egg yolk, cream, garlic, cracked black pepper, shaved reggiano (gfo)

Risotto al pollo – chicken, roasted mushroom, pancetta, sage & walnut pesto, toasted walnuts (gf, n)

Penne alla bolognese – slow cooked beef, pork and tomato ragu, shaved reggiano (gfo)

Gnocchi alla puttanesca – cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, baby spinach, sugo, shaved reggiano (veg)

Cannelloni – spinach, ricotta, roasted garlic, napoletana sauce, gruyere, wild rocket (veg)

//Secondi//

Trota – sous-vide crispy skin ocean trout, chargrilled summer squash, salsa verde, filo-wrapped asparagus (gfo)

Petto di pollo– bone in chicken breast, cherry tomato, red onion, fresh herb salad, seeded mustard and reggiano dressing, pickled shallot, garlic aioli (gf)

Filetto di manzo –250g prosciutto wrapped eye fillet, roast vegetable medley, broccolini, chianti jus (gf)

Frutti di mare – chargrilled octopus, mussels, prawns, market fish, squid, fried scallop, basil, chilli, chickpea, white wine, garlic and butter broth

Cavolfiore arrosto – spiced roast cauliflower wedge, sumac yoghurt, smoked almond, orzo in braised tomato and apple, spring onion (veg, vo, n)

//Contorni//

Insalata di rucola - wild rocket and Parmesan salad, red wine vinaigrette (vo, gf)

Misticanza – sautéed greens, garlic, chilli, white wine, butter, lemon (vo, gf)

Insalata con prosciutto – wild rocket, shaved prosciutto, buffalo mozzarella, vincotto (gf)

Patatine fritte - crunchy rustic fries, house made salt blend, garlic aioli (veg)

Patate arrosto – roasted potato wedges, sea salt, pepper, garlic aioli (gf, v)