Capital Antipasti e Pizze e Vino

Set in the heart of North Hobart's most popular food district, Capital restaurant has brought a new elegance to the meaning of simple Italian food. Since the opening of its doors in 2014, this every day eatery has gathered locals and travellers, sharing the spirit of tradition and a passion for flavour. With its industrial d'cor setting, warm filament lighting and exquisite bar front, Capital is the perfect combination of classic meets contemporary for a flawless dining experience. Head chef Darryl Zeitzen brought Capital's menu to life by using the very best local Tasmanian produce, along with internationally sourced delicacies to create an exclusive selection of Italian-inspired dishes. The wine list is extensive, with many Tasmanian options along with a selective list from regions across Europe. We invite you with an open heart and stomach, to share with us delicious, rustic Italian food, done well. Buon appettito. <p style="text-align: center"><strong>SAMPLE MENU</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center">— SMALL —</p> <p style="text-align: center">Warm Sicilian & Ligurian olives & toasted fennel seed</p> <p style="text-align: center">Marinated Sicilian white anchovies with grissini</p> <p style="text-align: center">Grilled saganaki with lemon & parsley</p> <p style="text-align: center">Prosciutto di Parma, grisini & dried figs</p> <p style="text-align: center">Three cheese & mushroom arancini with truffle aioli</p> <p style="text-align: center">Air cured bresaola, grisini & dried figs</p> <p style="text-align: center">Burrata (cows milk cheese), radicchio, baby figs, drizzled with Tasmanian honey & crushed macadamia nuts</p> <p style="text-align: center">Carpaccio - thinly sliced eye fillet, pine nuts, truffled aioli & grissini</p> <p style="text-align: center">Pork & fennel sausage with peperonata & sourdough</p> <p style="text-align: center">Calabrese salami, grisini & dried figs</p> <p style="text-align: center">Crispy fried polenta chips with blue cheese sauce</p> <p style="text-align: center">Baby calamari fritti, rocket, pickled red onion & garlic aioli</p> <p style="text-align: center">Sardi a beccafico - grilled Sicilian stuffed sardines & fresh lemon</p> <p style="text-align: center">—PASTA—</p> <p style="text-align: center">SPAGHETTI CARBONARA Pancetta, garlic, egg yolk, cream, cracked black pepper with shaved parmesan</p> <p style="text-align: center">FETTUCINE ALLA BOSCAIOLA Chicken, pancetta, wild mushrooms, confit garlic, cream with shaved parmesan</p> <p style="text-align: center">SPAGHETTI MARINARA Mussels, fish, prawns, calamari, garlic, chili, cherry tomatoes & evoo</p> <p style="text-align: center">FETTUCINE BOLOGNESE Slow cooked Tuscan bolognese ragu with shaved parmesan</p> <p style="text-align: center">RIGATONI ALLA NORMA Napoletana sugo, olives, roasted eggplant, basil & buffalo mozzarella</p> <p style="text-align: center">PASTA BEEF CHEEK GNOCCHI RAGU Slow cooked beef cheek ragu served with house made parmesan gnocchi, spinach served with whipped ricotta</p> <p style="text-align: center">PENNE ALLA MATRICIANA Pancetta, olives, fresh chili, red onion, tomato sugo with shaved parmesan</p> <p style="text-align: center">FOREST MUSHROOM RISOTTO Forest mushrooms, caramelised leek, Tasmanian truffle oil, shaved parmesan & spiced almonds</p> <p style="text-align: center">—PIZZE—</p> <p style="text-align: center">PIZZA BIANCA</p> <p style="text-align: center">CHICKEN & PANCETTA Roasted red capsicum, caramelised onion, baby spinach & fior di latte</p> <p style="text-align: center">FOREST MUSHROOM Rosemary, confit garlic, wild rocket, Tasmanian truffle oil, fior di latte & toasted walnuts</p> <p style="text-align: center">PESCATORE Mussels, fish, prawns, calamari, fior di latte, garlic, fresh chili & wild rocket</p> <p style="text-align: center">ROASTED PUMPKIN Confit garlic, caramelised onion, wild rocket, marinated goats cheese, pinenuts & sweet balsamic</p> <p style="text-align: center">QUATTRO FORMAGGI Crispy pancetta, mozzarella, smoked scamorza, fontina & gorgonzola</p> <p style="text-align: center">PIZZA ROSSA</p> <p style="text-align: center">MARGHERITA Garlic, fior di latte, fresh basil & sea salt</p> <p style="text-align: center">SALUMI Prosciutto, Bresola, Calabrese salami, spicy Nduja, black olives, garlic, flor di latte, & fresh basil</p> <p style="text-align: center">GAMBERI E SALSICCIA Pork & fennel sausage, prawns, capers, roasted capsicum, red onion, fior di latte, chili & garlic</p> <p style="text-align: center">CALABRESE Calabrese salami, Roasted red capsicum, black olives, fior di latte & basil pesto</p>