Italian Menu | Flynn’s Italian

Dinner

Antipasti

Starters

Duo ‘nduja bruschetta (GFA, DFA) Locally sourced Reducing waste Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging Crisp sourdough bread topped with Italian spicy cured pork, Calabrian peperonata, heirloom tomato, buffalo mozzarella and garlic porcini mushroom

Antipasto burratina and aged 24-month Tomewin farm prosciutto (GFA, VGA) Locally sourced Reducing waste Eco friendly packaging Heirloom tomato and beetroot emulsion, with basil oil served with sourdough bread

Beef carpaccio (DF, GFA) Locally sourced Eco friendly packaging Southern Queensland beef tenderloin, tomato tartar, citrus saffron aioli, baby rocket and parmesan served with crisp brioche

Barramundi and crab ravioli Locally sourced Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging Daintree freshwater barramundi, Queensland spanner crab, golden leaf egg pasta, served in creamy shellfish sauce with salmon caviar and dusted with black truffle

Secondi

Gluten-free pasta available

Homemade gnocchi veal ragu (GFA) Locally sourced Reducing waste Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging Fried gnocchi, Northern Rivers veal ragu, confit tomato and Sicilian olive dust

East Queensland prawn linguine (GFA) Locally sourced Reducing waste Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging Homemade linguini and charred east Queensland tiger prawns
served in a creamy shellfish sauce with tomato concasse and parsley

Champagne-infused smoked beetroot risotto (V, GF) Locally sourced Reducing waste Eco friendly packaging Roasted smoked beetroot, creamy goat cheese, and honey-toasted walnuts with champagne infusion and extra virgin olive oil finish

Caserecce con salsiccia piccante (GFA) Locally sourced Reducing waste Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging Homemade Sicilian caserecce pasta, chilli, garlic, pork sausage, burst cherry tomato and ricotta cheese

250g southern Queensland striploin (GF, DF) Locally sourced Reducing waste Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging Culturally considered Pesto-marinated 120-day grain-fed striploin, served with stone charcoal potato, broccolini and a wild mushroom sauce

Saffron Tasmanian salmon (GF) Locally sourced Reducing waste Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging Culturally considered Pesto-marinated 120-day zucchini ribbon, semi-dried Atherton heirloom tomato, herb oil and salmon caviar

Gluten free pasta available

Dolci

Dessert

Tiramisu classico Locally sourced Eco friendly packaging Traditional Italian dessert made with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese, and cocoa

Pannacotta alla mora dorata (GF, V) Locally sourced Eco friendly packaging Vanilla bean panna cotta with Venetian Amaretto berries, edible gold leaf, and almond praline

Cannoli siciliani Locally sourced Eco friendly packaging Crispy pastry tubes filled with sweet ricotta cheese, chocolate chips, and candied orange zest

Gelato e sorbetto (VG, GF, DFA) Locally sourced Eco friendly packaging Culturally considered Choice of vanilla or chocolate gelato or lemon or berry sorbet served with homemade lemon and nut biscotti

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Drinks

APERITIVO

(Pre-Meal)

Hugo Spritz Refreshing balance through the sweetness of elderflower liquor, fresh citrus and refreshing mint, topped with prosecco and soda

Aperol Spritz The classic Aperitivo spritz, taking your mind straight to Italy with the subtle orange and herb notes from the Aperol which come to life when topped with Prosecco and soda

Johnstone Southside Honoring South Johnstone cane farms, who hosted many of the first Italians to arrive in North Queensland with our homemade limencello, Beefeater gin, mint and lime juice

Flynn's Gin and Tonic Our refreshing signature G&T made with strawberry gin, lime, tonic and a floral hint of rose topped off with an orange slice
will create your moment to unwind

Alba Toscana Vibrant blueberries paired with elderflower, gin, balanced with lemon juice and topped with moscato

Estate Italiana Your feel-good cocktail with our homemade limoncello, vodka, cucumber, basil and lemon for the perfect cooling off on a hot summer day

Milano Mule Taking the Moscow Mule to Milano with our Italian take on this classic. Using homemade limoncello, vodka, lemon juice and ginger beer

Italian Smash A true classic with an Italian twist, made with our homemade limoncello, bourbon, fresh mint, lemon and sugar

Spicy Sip The Italian liquid adventure, packed in fruity and bittersweet notes with a spicy kick, featuring Campari and chili triple sec shaken with orange juice, passionfruit, mint and tabasco

Flynn’s Vibes Plunge into a playful, complex and fruity embrace of spices with a bitter hint of Campari in perfect balance with a tropical pineapple finish combined with spiced rum, lime and sugar

DOPOCENA

(Post-Meal)

Torta Della Nonna Imagine a delicious vanilla lemon cake made by grandma.
This is our liquid take on it. Made with vanilla vodka, our homemade limoncello, vanilla syrup, lemon juice and a fluffy aquafaba foam

Rise and Shine Our energising medley of creamy Baileys, nutty Frangelico and a subtle hint of spices from Sailor Jerry spiced rum, combined with a freshly brewed shot of espresso will brighten your day

Cherry Bomb Think sweet and fruity, then take Amaretto and Maraschino cherry, pair it with Bacardi spiced rum, cherry bitters, lemon juice, and enjoy a balanced flavour explosion

VINO ROSSO DALLA BOTTIGLIA

Shiraz (Red wine by the bottle)

VINO ROSSO DALLA BOTTIGLIA

Red Varietals (Red wine by the bottle)

Viticoltori Senesi Aretini Chianti DOCG Chianti, Italy

Antinori Santa Christina IGT Sangiovese, Merlot Tuscany, Italy

Olivers Taranga Grenache McLaren Vale, SA

Barossa Valley Estate GSM Barossa, SA

Two Hands ‘Brave faces’ GSM Barossa, SA

Fat Bastard Malbec Mendoza, Argentina

Primo Estate ‘Merlesco’ Merlot McLaren Vale, SA

Langmeil ‘Massimo’ Montepulciano Primitivo Barossa, SA

Langmeil ‘Della Mina’ Sangiovese Barbera Barossa, SA

Allegrini Valpolicella DOC Veneto, Italy

Cantine Pra Valpolicella ‘La Morandina’ DOC Veneto, Italy

Nobile de Montepulciano Tuscany, Italy

Vietti Langhe Nebbiolo Piedmont, Italy

2016 Mille e Una Notte Nero D’Avola DOC Sicily, Italy

Tavolo Per Due

Antipasto

Choice of one

Fiori di zucca ripieni (V) Locally sourced Reducing waste Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging Culturally considered Lightly fried zucchini flowers filled with ricotta cheese and herbs with zesty Bloody Mary salsa and basil oil

Bandini Rose Prosecco from Veneto, Italy

Primi Piatti

Choice of one

Homemade gnocchi in porcini mushroom cream (GFA, VGA) Locally sourced Reducing waste Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging Fluffy gnocchi with truffle-cream sauce, 24-months aged prosciutto and Parmigiano Regino

“I Sassi” Pecorino IGT crisp white wine from Marche, Italy

Casarecce con salsiccia picante (GFA) Locally sourced Reducing waste Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging Culturally considered Homemade Sicilian caserecce pasta, chilli, garlic, pork sausage, burst cherry tomato and ricotta cheese

Umani Ronchi “Podere” Montepulciano full bodied red wine from d’Abruzzo IG

Secondi

Choice of one

Tablelands beef sirloin medallion (GF, DFA) Locally sourced Reducing waste Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging Medium-rare 160g Tablelands beef, royal cream shallot, Grana Padano polenta, mushroom and truffle sauce

Aquilani Organic medium bodied red wine Sangiovese LUC from Toscany

Reef fish (GF, DF) Locally sourced Reducing waste Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging Culturally considered Tablelands zucchini espuma, potato, truffle, anchovies, Coolmunda olive tapenade, Yarra Valley salmon roe and herb oil

Redbank Fiano zesty white varietal from King Valley, VIC

Dolce

Choice of one

Semifreddo al caffè e cioccolato (V) Locally sourced Eco friendly packaging Soft caramel hazelnut and flourless chocolate stone semifreddo wrapped in coffee mascarpone mousse in crisp chocolate shell

Yalumba antique smooth tawny from South Australia

Cuore di mousse alla fragola (V) Locally sourced Eco friendly packaging Culturally considered Heart-shaped strawberry mousse, glossy mirror glaze and berries

Frogmore sweet iced riesling from Eden Valley, SA

Enjoy our special four-course set menu with matching wines.

$99 per person, minimum of 2 people.

(V) Vegetarian (VG) Vegan (N) Contains nuts (S) Shellfish (GF) Gluten free (GFA) Gluten free option available (VA) Vegetarian available
Please advise of any food allergies.

Locally sourced - within a three-hour radius of the restaurant
Minimised waste - the chef has used all of the ingredient to reduce any waste
Ethical meats - use of the whole beast, line caught fish or sustainably farmed
Eco-friendly packaging - Ingredient supplied in 100% recycled or bio-packaging
Culturally considered - using native ingredients and working with indigenous communities

We’re cash-free!
Please note Flynn's Italian does not accept cash. Debit cards and all major credit cards are welcome. 1% surcharge applies on credit cards. 15% public holiday surcharge also applies.

Flynn’s Italian is Crystalbrook Collection’s signature Italian restaurant in Cairns, centrally located on Cairns Esplanade. The playful yet sophisticated dinner menu combines the best of the region’s seasonal produce with fresh, Italian flavours and traditional Italian dishes. The menu features a delicious selection of antipasto including truffle ricotta bruschetta and our signature antipasto burrantina with 24-month aged Tomewin Farm prosciutto. For mains, a selection of sophisticated pasta dishes, Southern Queensland striploin and Huon Tasmanian salmon featuring Italian-inspired flavours.

Dinner is complete with an assortment of Italian desserts, from tiramisu and vanilla panna cotta to affogato and gelato. And for the ideal pairing, choose our three or four-course set menu with perfectly paired wines.

For the ultimate Italian restaurant experience in Cairns, join us at Flynn’s Italian. Benvenuti!

Dinner

Antipasti

Starters

Secondi

Gluten-free pasta available

Contorni

Sides

Dolci

Dessert

Drinks

APERITIVO

(Pre-Meal)

DOPOCENA

(Post-Meal)

ANALCOLICO

(Mocktails)

VINO AL BICCHIERE

Bollicine (Bubbles) by the glass

VINO AL BICCHIERE

Vino bianco (White wine) by the glass

VINO AL BICCHIERE

Vino rosato (Rosé) by the glass

VINO AL BICCHIERE

Vino rosso (Red wine) by the glass

BOLLICINE DALLA BOTTIGLIA

(Bubbles by the bottle)

VINO BIANCO DALLA BOTTIGLIA

Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris (White wine by the bottle)

VINO BIANCO DALLA BOTTIGLIA

Riesling (White wine by the bottle)

VINO BIANCO DALLA BOTTIGLIA

Sauvignon Blanc

VINO BIANCO DALLA BOTTIGLIA

Chardonnay (White wine by the bottle)

VINO BIANCO DALLA BOTTIGLIA

White Varietals (By the bottle)

VINO ROSATO DALLA BOTTIGLIA

(Rosé by the bottle)

VINO ROSATO DALLA BOTTIGLIA

Pinot Noir (Red wine by the bottle)

VINO ROSSO DALLA BOTTIGLIA

Shiraz (Red wine by the bottle)

VINO ROSSO DALLA BOTTIGLIA

Cabernet and Cabernet Blends (Red wine by the bottle)

VINO ROSSO DALLA BOTTIGLIA

Red Varietals (Red wine by the bottle)

VINO DA DESSERT

Dessert wine

FORTIFICATA

Fortified

DIGESTIVI

Grappa

DIGESTIVI

Liquori

SPIRITI

Gin (Spirits)

SPIRITI

Vodka (Spirits)

SPIRITI

Whiskey (Spirits)

SPIRITI

Cognac (Spirits)

SPIRITI

Tequilla (Spirits)

SPIRITI

Rum (Spirits)

SPIRITI

Liquers (Spirits)

BIRRA

Spilla Birra (Beer on tap)

BIRRA

Birra in Bottiglia (Bottled beer)

NON ALCOLICO

Acqua (Water - Bottomless serve)

NON ALCOLICO

Bibite (Soft-drinks)

NON ALCOLICO

Caffe (Coffee)

Bambini

Tavolo Per Due