Lago Cucina, nestled on level 1, above The Budgewoi Hotel, with glimpses of Lake Budgewoi, offers a relaxed, contemporary Italian trattoria, a dining experience unique to the Central Coast.
Lago’s chic Mediterranean interiors features textured white walls perfectly complemented by arched enclaves, natural stone & timber creating a warm inviting atmosphere. Our menu is contemporary Italian inspired cuisine, featuring bold flavours and classic favourites perfectly paired with cocktails that capture the essence of the Italian coastline.
Available for a la carte dining, group bookings or exclusive events.
OUR MENU
ANTIPASTI
$10
Lago Wood-Fired Bread
Garlic & rosemary EVOO (ve, df)
$10
$4.5ea
Arancini
$4.5ea
$6ea
Sydney Rock Oysters
Natural - Yuzu Mignonette (gf, df)
$6ea
$6.5ea
Sydney Rock Oysters
Baked - Kilpatrick
$6.5ea
$7ea
Zucchini Flowers
$7ea
$9
Marinated Olives
(ve, df, gf)
$9
$9
Miso Sweet Potato
(ve, df, gf)
$9
$8
Roasted Wild Mushroom
(ve, df, gf)
$8
$8
Pickled Cucumber
(ve, df, gf)
$8
$10
Marinated Tomatoes
(ve, df, gf)
$10
$9
Whipped Ricotta
(v, gf)
$9
$12
Burrata
(v, gf)
$12
$11
Chicken Liver Parfait
(gf)
$11
$10
Prosciutto
(gf, df)
$10
$12
Hot Sopressa
(gf, df)
$12
$10
Cacciatore Salami
(gf, df)
$10
$9
Mortadella
(gf, df)
$9
$14
Meatballs
(gf)
$14
$16
Calamari Fritti
(gf, df)
$16
$22
Crispy King Prawns
(gf, df)
$22
$22
Sizzling King Prawns
(gf, df)
$22
Made for Sharing
$42
250g Black Angus Scotch MBS3+
3 cheese filled royal blue potato, sea salt, red wine jus (gf)
$42
$36
QLD Barramundi
Tomato mint coulis, fennel salad, heirloom cherry tomato, citrus coriander dressing (gf, df)
$36
$38
Black Mussels
San marzano, garlic, ginger, chilli, heirloom cheery tomato, lemon, toasted house bread (df)
$38
$32
Half Roasted Dukka Spiced Chicken
Basil pesto, rocket & parmesan salad (gf)
$32
$34
Double Roasted Porchetta
Red wine jus, flamed greens, green apple mint sauce, roasted walnut (gf, df)
$34
PASTA
$28
Slow Cooked Lamb Ragù
Parsley, rigatoni, pecorino (gfo)
$28
$28
Mushroom & Ricotta Ravioli
Black garlic truffle cream, pecorino, parsley (v)
$28
$30
Crab Spaghetti
Heirloom cherry tomato, spinach, chilli butter, parmesan, garlic mollica
$30
$26
Casarecce
Asparagus, spinach, zucchini, napoli, crushed pistachio (ve, df, gfo)
$26
PIZZA
$26
Margherita
San marzano, fior di latte, bufala, basil, parmesan, EVOO (v, gfo)
$26
$28
Italia
Basil pesto, rosemary, prosciutto, fior di latte, heirloom tomatoes, olives, pecorino, rocket, EVOO (gfo)
$28
$26
Sopressa
San marzano, fior di latte, hot sopressa, chilli honey (gfo)
$26
$30
Gamberi
San marzano, fior di latte, pancetta, heirloom tomatoes, garlic prawns, rocket, EVOO (gfo)
$30
$28
Truffle Pig
Fior di latte, sausage, wild mushroom, smoked ham, black truffle pesto, rosemary, pecorino (gfo)
$28
$29
Piccante
San Marzano, red chilli, buffala, hot sopressa, cacciatore salami, peppers, garlic, basil, EVOO (gfo)
$29
$28
Vegana
San marzano, mushroom, zucchini, spinach, heirloom tomatoes, olives, EVOO (ve, df, gfo)
$28
VEGETABLES & SIDES
$10
Roasted Chats
Garlic, Rosemary & sea salt (ve, df, gf)
$10
$12
Truffle Fries
Parmesan, truffle aioli, parsley (v, gf)
$12
$12
Market Greens
Rocket basil pesto, pine nut (ve, df, gf)
$12
$10
Marinated Tomatoes
(ve, df, gf)
$10
$12
Lago Salad
Heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, radish, rocket & almonds (ve, df, gf)
$12
$10
Fries
Sea salt (ve, df, gf)
$10
$12
Honey Glazed Carrots
Herbed Yoghurt, black pepper, sea salt, chives (v, gf)
$12
KIDS MENU $22
Under 12 years of age. Includes soft drink, main & gelato. Choice of:
Battered Fish & Chips
(nf)
Napoli Rigatoni
w/ parmesan (v,df,gfo)
Chicken Nuggets & Chips
(df,nf)
Tomato, Ham & Cheese Pizza
(nf)
Gelato Flavors
Check with staff for flavour options (ve,df,nf,gf)
DESSERT
$14
Honeycomb Baked Cheesecake
(v)
$14
$14
Amaretto Sticky Date Pudding
(v)
$14
$14
Coconut & Mixed Berry Panna Cotta
(v)
$14
$14
Lago Tiramisu
(v)
$14
$14
Affogato
(v) Add: Frangelico liqueur + 5
$14
$3
Gelato (1 scoop)
Chocolate, Strawberry, Vanilla (v)
$3
$6
2 scoops
$6
$8
3 scoops
$8
$3
Sorbet (1 scoop)
Ask staff for todays flavour (ve, df)
$3
$6
2 scoops
$6
$8
3 scoops
$8
$3pp
Bring your own cake
Surcharge for cakeage
$3pp
Available for group reservations of 15-30 guests
SHARED ANTIPASTI:
Marinated Olives (ve, df, gf)
Hot Sopressa (gf, df)
Mortadella (gf, df)
Whipped Ricotta (gf, v)
Pickled Cucumbers (ve, df, gf)
Lago Bread (v, df)
Main: (Choice of individual main)
Lamb Ragu Rigatoni (gfo)
Casarecce (ve)
Barramundi (gf, df)
Margarita Pizza (v)
Shared Sides:
Rosemary Roasted Chats (gf, df, ve)
Lago Salad (gf, df, ve)
DOLCI:
Honeycomb Baked Cheesecake (v)
Available for group reservations of 15-30 guests
SHARED ANTIPASTI:
Marinated Olives (ve, df, gf)
Hot Sopressa (gf, df)
Mortadella (gf, df)
Whipped Ricotta (gf, v)
Pickled Cucumbers (ve, df, gf)
Lago Bread (v, df)
Main: (Choice of individual main)
Crab Spaghetti (gfo)
Mushroom Ravioli (v)
Barramundi (gf, df)
Truffle Pig Pizza
1⁄2 Roasted Dukka Spiced Chicken (gf)
Shared Sides:
Rosemary Roasted Chats (gf, df, ve)
Lago Salad (gf, df, ve)
Market Greens w/ crushed pine nuts (gf, df, ve)
DOLCI:
Honeycomb Baked Cheesecake (v)
Sticky Date Pudding w/ Amaretto Salted Caramel (v)