BoscoNero

BocoNero Italian is a convivial neighbourhood restaurant and bar serving up delicious Italian eats on Mitchelton's Blackwood St precinct.

Featuring a spacious wraparound covered terrace of al fresco dining, with heaps of room for families and groups, BocoNero also has a charming little bar area inside for those who just want a drink and bar snack.

The comprehensive food menu features all of the traditional Italian faves, starting with antipasti vegetarian or charcuterie boards and delectable entrees such as fresh burrata (with cherry tomato, basil, flake salt, fresh garlic, house crostini & basil oil); calamari fritti (with rocket, lemon wedges & citrus mayo); crispy arancini; Italian meatballs; home-made bruschetta; and stuffed zucchini flowers. 

A delicious selection of pasta dishes includes Nonna's lasagne, rigatoni lamb ragu; buccatini arrabiata; BoscoNero spaghetti al gamberi; truffle mushroom gnocchi; and fettuccine carbonara.

Crispy crust Italian pizzas come with toppings including capricciosa, chilli prawn, hot calabrese, margherita and porchetta as well as con focaccia (roasted pork belly, capsicum & onion with baby rocket & mayo on grilled focaccia).

Meanwhile hearty mains include the likes of Bistecca del Giorno (fillet steak of the day with roast potatoes & green salad); Porchetta (roasted pork belly rolled with balsamic caramelized radiocchio, creamy mashed potato, apple butter & sage); and Pollo (marinated pan seared chicken supreme with house-made peperonata, cream polenta & charred broccolini).. 

And for dessert diners can choose from Orta do Mele (Italian style apple tart with warm vanilla custard); tiramisu; dessert calzone (nutella, strawberries & marshmallow); affogato; or gelato.

From the bar there's Italian-flavoured cocktails like Livorno Limoncello Lemonade (gin, limoncello, fresh lemonade & mint);  and Chocolate Espresso Martini along with a selection of Spritz (aperol, limoncello, lychee, lavender or lillet) as well as a few fruity mocktails. 

On the wine list are a mix of Italian and Australian wines (sparkling, white, rose & red) as well as dessert wines including grappa and amaro.

Good to know - BoscoNero offers a small bambini (kids) menu including crumbed chicken, spaghetti bolognese, ham & pineapple pizza and gnocchi. The kids menu includes a soft drink or juice with the option to add a $3 scoop of gelato for dessert.

Need to know - There is street parking available on Blackwood Street and nearby streets.

The menu may have changed since our visit,

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