La Cucina Cortesi in Ettalong Beach Menu

MEZE
Zucchini flowers w goats cheese and dill $16
Cacik: garlic, yoghurt and cucumber dip w bread GFA $9
Babaganoush: smoked eggplant dip w bread GFA $9
Hummus: chickpea and tahini dip w bread GFA $9
Havuc tarator: carrot and mint dip w bread GFA $9
Mixed dips w bread GFA $14
Rocket salad, oven dried roma tomatoes, flaked almonds, goats cheese GFA $14
Zucchini fritters, garlic and dill yoghurt, micro salad $14
Haloumi, wrapped in vineleaves, plum sauce GFA $14
Filo pastry borek, fetta, mozzarella, tomato relish $12
Filo pastry borek, air dried beef, smoked cheese, chargrilled zucchini, herb oil $14
Lamb shanks, wrapped in marinated eggplant, lamb jus GFA $14
Eggplant dolma, eastern turkish style, filled w lamb, rice and spices, yoghurt sauce GFA $14
Inegol lamb kofte, chilli capsicum ezme GFA $14
Marinated kebab skewer; beef, chicken, or lamb, w herbed turkish bread GFA $16
Char grilled squid dolma filled w herbed seafood, saffron tomato sauce $16
Prawns, wrapped in shredded pastry, orange syrup $16
SIDES
Seasonal sauteed vegetables GFA $6
Rocket salad w red wine viniagrette GFA $6
Bulgur pilaf $6
Mashed potato $6
Thick cut fries GFA $6
SAFRAN MEZE BANQUET
Mixed dips w turkish bread - rocket salad - wrapped prawns zucchini fritters - borek w air dried beef and cheese - eggplant dolma lamb shank meze - mixed kebab skewer w pilaf - assiette dessert $45 per person
MAINS
Beef begendi: organic Tasmanian grass-fed grilled eye fillet, traditional charred eggplant & bechamel puree,baby spinach, beef jus GFA $34
Lemon chilli marinated veal w brunoise vegetable turlu, veal jus $28
Grilled young chicken breast w pastirma and pearl barley saute, cinnamon glazed baby carrots, jus GFA $28
Braised lamb shank, wrapped in marinated eggplant, potato mash, confit garlic, lamb jus GFA $30
Barramundi bugulama: barramundi baked in the pan w vegetables and aegean sea flavours, fennel salad GFA $32
Eggplant and petite capsicum dolma, filled w herbs, chickpea and rice, yoghurt GFA $24
DESSERT
Assiette: baklava, turkish delight, helva, fairy floss $12
Turkish coffee creme brulee w vanilla serendipity ice cream $12
Revani semolina cake, orange segments, chocolate mousse, pomegranate granita $12
Ice cream trio: pistachio, helva, caramelised fig $9
Hand made pistachio baklava $3.5

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Nearby Japanese restaurants

Name Cuisines
Yusu Japanese Restuarant Vegetarian, Sushi, Japanese, Asian, Gluten Free, Vegan
La Cucina Cortesi Japanese, Turkish, Middle Eastern

Below you'll find samples from menus of places nearby.

Nearby sample menus

Beef and Barramundi Bar & Grill (sample menu)
BBQ Pork Ribs 500g of sticky BBQ pork ribs served with crispy chips & char-grilled corn $32
Pork Belly (GF) twice cooked pork belly served w apple slaw and an orange reduction $16
Lamb Shoulder slow braised lamb shoulder cooked in white wine sauce, served with crushed potatoes, green beans & pine nuts $28
Grilled Asparagus rolled with prosciutto, poached egg, truffle vinaigrette & hollandaise $12
Jumbo Seafood Cake mixed crab meat, barramundi, calamari & prawn with watercress salad & oriental dressing $15
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Salt and Pepper Squid served w a mixed herb salad and chilli dressing $15
BBQ Prawns with cherry tomatoes, mixed greens & chickpea puree $16
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Saigon Garden Restaurant & Cafe (sample)
Chicken hotpot - Marinated tender chicken fillet, with vegetables and tofu, served in a clay pot. $16.00
Prawn fried rice - Prawn,diced carrot,pea,egg and shallots. $13.00
Pork with chili lemongrass - A spicy dish of well marinated pork stir-fried with lemon grass and chili. $15.50
Beef with red wine sauce - Tender lean beef braised in the chef's special red wine sauce. $15.50
BBQ duck salad - BBQ duck with shredded cabbage, carrot, onion and mint served with homemade plum sauce and prawn chips. $19.50
Grilled Prawn - Special marinated prawns, served with rice papers, vermicelli and salad. $22.00
Beef with cashew nut - Tender beef fillet marinated with oyster sauce and stir fried with cashew nut. $16.00
Vegetarian paper roll 2 rolls per serving - Tofu, vermicelli, mix lettuce and mint. Served with homemade fish sauce and pickles $5.00
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Popular Menu Items
Image Name Description Cuisines
Popular Menu Item Teriyaki Teriyaki Everyone loves Teriyaki, it is a style of cooking literally meaning glaze and grill. The shiny sauce is used to coat meats, fish and vegetables and can be found on every Japanese menu around the country. Some restaurants make their own sauce from passed down family recipes making the experience unique and special. Teriyaki chicken is a common filling for sushi, while a simple piece of Teriyaki Salmon can make a memorable meal. Japanese
Popular Menu Item Sushi Sushi Sushi is the ‘vinegared rice’ used to stuff the rolls and a variety of other ingrediants such as raw fish with nori seaweed, avocado and cucumber or chicken teriyaki. They are served with spicy wasabi and soy sauce to give them a kick! Japanese
Popular Menu Item Kebabs Kebabs Try a turkish kebab packed full of salad, your choice of meat (chicken, lamb, donar or falafel) and sauce. Don't be afraid to ask for chilli sauce to pack the punch if you like it that little bit hotter. Turkish
Popular Menu Item Mixed Grill Mixed Grill There are those times when you just want to try everything on the menu and the mixed grill is the perfect way to achieve that! Kebabs, doners, grilled chicken, lamb cutlets served together with Tabouleh, hummus, dips and pita bread - it is a wonderful way to experience a little bit of it all. Try some side dishes with the mixed grill such as spicy walnut dip made with roasted red capsicum, sundried tomato, garlic, spices and of course walnuts! Or you might fancy the garlic and mint yoghurt. Turkish
Popular Menu Item Dolma or dolmades Dolma or dolmades A selection of vegetables and vine leaves are served, stuffed with seasoned savoury rice and herbs. This dish takes a while to be prepared but is well worth the wait, oozing with delicious juices. A long term favourite in Turkish restaurants. Turkish
Popular Menu Item Borek Borek Eaten mainly as a starter or snack and similar to the Greek spanakopitta, layers of pastry are filled with either spinach and cheese or a spicy minced meat filling. Found in almost all Turkish restaurants and street takeaway vans who also sell kebabs and doner. Turkish
Popular Menu Item Lahmacun or Pide Lahmacun or Pide This is the Turkish equivalent to Pizza! However, they are always served thin and crisp, no deep pan pizzas! There is usually a vast array of toppings but the most popular still remains cheese, onion and tomato, or a fine spiced minced beef and onion with peppers and tomatoes. Usually served with a good portion of salad. Turkish
Popular Menu Item Ayran Ayran Definitely for the discerning taste, this is a liquid yoghurt drink made by whipping yoghurt with water and salt. It is served cold and fresh and must be drunk that way, no saving for later. It is served in restaurants, but also in Turkish delis and Turkish sandwich shops. Turkish
Popular Menu Item Beer Beer There are several good Turkish beers that some restaurants import. Efes Pilsen is the No. 1 beer which comes in cans or bottles. A good wheat beer is Gusta. Turkish
Popular Menu Item Sake Sake Sake is a Japanese fermented rice drink, usually served warm and frequently called ‘rice wine’. It is served in small china bottles or in small ‘cup’ style vessels in very small quantities! An acquired taste and quite pungent! Sushi, Japanese
Popular Menu Item Turkish Coffee Turkish Coffee Known throughout the world for its strength and depth of flavour, it is normally ordered according to the amount of sugar you require! A little (az), medium (orta) or lots (cok sekerli). This coffee must be drunk in small sips, particularly as you will find lots of coffee grounds at the bottom. Turkish

Nearby restaurants

Name Cuisines
Kim's Cafe Cafes
Beachcomber Takeaway Takeaway Food
La Palma Pizza Cafe Italian, Cafes
Art Shack Cafe The Cafes
Beef and Barramundi Bar & Grill Modern Australian, Seafood
Ice-Del-Ites Of Ettalong Takeaway Food
Ettalong Beachside Pie Shop Bakery
Ettalong Fine Foods Delicatessens

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Restaurant Details

Location
Ettalong Beach
Type
Restaurant
Service
Table Service
Price
$20-$30
Phone
0243427030
Fax
Email
hello@safranturkish.com.au
Address
189 Schnapper Rd, Ettalong Beach, NSW, 2257, Australia
Features
Dine in, Takeaway, Cash, EFTPOS, Visa, Mastercard, Bankcard
Cuisine
Japanese, Turkish, Middle Eastern
Website
http://www.safranrestaurant.com.au

La Cucina Cortesi

Contemporary Turkish Cuisine And Bar.Safran Contemporary Turkish Cuisine and Bar - The only fine dining Turkish restaurant on the Central Coast.Open until LateChocolate, Gluten Free, Organic, Seafood, A La Carte, Bar Menu, Beef, Cheese, Chicken, Lamb, Rice, Turkey, Veal, Vegetables, Bar

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