Paisan Ristorante 113 Bendigo Boulevard North

Chef Castiglione’s signature cognac sauce is like an Italian kiss, warm and indulgent. Slow‑simmered cream, a splash of cognac, and delicate herbs come together in a sauce that complements the richness of our lobster-stuffed ravioli.

Tender penne coated with our simmered house-made Bolognese loaded with garlic, basil, and the savory swagger of sausage accompanied by our delicious house-made meatball. All layered with mozzarella and a sprinkle of parmesan.

Pan‑seared salmon filet finished in a bright, buttery sauce of lemon, capers, and white wine. Light, tangy, and elegant, a classic piccata treatment that lets the salmon shine.

Calamari sautéed in tomato with red chili peppers, garlic, and fresh Italian parsley.

Fresh clams and mussels sautéed in white wine and extra virgin olive oil sauce.

Fresh mozzarella cheese, ripe red tomatoes, and fresh cut basil drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.

Toasted bread topped with fresh tomatoes tossed with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil, salt, and pepper.

Italian cured meat and cheese plate.

Homemade meatballs and homemade marinara sauce and grated parmesan.

Fresh Portobello mushrooms sautéed in Chef Bafaro's original gorgonzola cream sauce sprinkled with fresh parsley.

Fresh spinach, pears, and gorgonzola cheese tossed in a balsamic reduction.

Classic Caesar with romaine, homemade croutons and fresh grated parmesan.

Mixed greens, fresh tomato and onions, tossed with a homemade Italian dressing.

Crab with a fresh cream and homemade basil pesto bisque.

Beef stuffed tortellini served in beef broth topped with grated parmesan.

Tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese and fresh basil.

Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, Italian sausage, and fresh sliced mushrooms.

Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, artichokes, prosciutto cotto.

Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, fresh tomato, zucchini, mushrooms and roasted red bell peppers

Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, anchovies, calamata olives, capers, and red chili peppers.

Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, prosciutto cotto and Italian sausage.

Fresh mushrooms and zucchini sautéed with artichoke hearts, roasted red bell peppers, garlic, extra virgin olive oil and herbs. Sprinkled with grated parmesan.

Porcini mushrooms sautéed in white truffle olive oil, with garlic and a touch of cream. Sprinkled with grated parmesan.

Potato dumpling pasta sautéed in our Aurora sauce, a homemade marinara sauce with a touch of cream. Sprinkled with grated parmesan.

Anchovies, calamata olives, capers, and red chili peppers sautéed in tomato sauce with garlic, white wine, and fresh parsley.

Homemade lasagna with Italian sausage, ground beef, mozzarella, tomato sauce, and parmesan.

Fresh clams sautéed with extra virgin olive oil, white wine, garlic, and fresh parsley.

Fresh prawns sautéed with extra virgin olive oil, white wine, garlic, and fresh parsley.

Classic homemade Bolognese meat sauce. Sprinkled with grated parmesan.

Chef Bafaro's original gorgonzola cream sauce. Sprinkled with grated parmesan.

Pancetta, eggs, parmesan, fresh parsley, and a touch of cream. Sprinkled with grated parmesan.

Cheese stuffed ravioli, ground Italian sausage and tomato sauce. Sprinkled with grated parmesan.

Beef stuffed tortellini, prosciutto cotto and cream. Sprinkled with grated parmesan.

Pick your pasta and sauce!

Pick your pasta and sauce!

Veal tenderloin, sautéed with butter, Prosciutto di parma, and sage.

Veal tenderloin, sautéed with capers, lemon, white wine, and butter.

10 oz chicken breast sautéed with mushrooms, extra virgin olive oil, marsala wine, and cream.

10 oz chicken breast sautéed with roasted red bell peppers, red chili peppers, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, white wine, and garlic.

10 oz chicken breast sautéed in Chef Bafaro's original gorgonzola cream sauce.

Prawns sautéed with porcini mushrooms, zucchini, fresh tomato, and cognac.

Salmon filet sautéed in a homemade pesto sauce with a touch of cream.

Ladyfingers soaked in espresso, a dash of marsala wine, layered with mascarpone and a fine layer of chocolate then dusted with cocoa powder.

Traditional cannoli shell stuffed with house-made cream and chocolate chip filling drizzled with Chocolate Sauce

Simple and creamy available with Berry Compote or Chocolate Sauce

Served plain or topped with Berry Compote or Chocolate Sauce

Whipped limoncello mousse on a gingersnap crust sprinkled with powdered sugar

Velvet smooth vanilla custard topped with swirls of our berry reduction sauce

Delightfully rich chocolate mousse topped curls of chocolate (Gluten Free)