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A Taste of Manta
Oysters
Caviar
Raw
Appetiser
Entree
Fish
Crustacean
Beef from the Charcoal Grill
Sides
Dessert
Cheese


6 Cowper Wharf Road, Woolloomooloo
Telephone: 02 9332 3822
Facsimile: 02 9332 3655
reservations@mantarestaurant.com.au
 
 


It's been over 28 years since opening my first restaurant.
Working together with Head Chef Daniel Hughes, it has been our commitment to source the finest produce available in Australia with particular focus on our seafood and meat, presented to you with balance and dedication.

This is our goal and passion. Enjoy!

¬Rob Rubis

 

 

 

A Taste of Manta

a share plate consisting of;

char-grilled eye fillet, garlic, parsley and primo extra virgin olive oil ~ rangers valley, glenn innes, aged 30 days, 300 days grain fed angus beef, marble score 3+
oven roasted humpty doo barramundi, carrot and cumin puree, green peas, pancetta, lemon and mint
grilled whole king prawns, parsley, garlic and olive oil
manta ‘angel’ chips with truffle oil and parmesan

 

$69 per person, minimum two guests

   

Oysters

Manta’s oysters are hand picked and delivered directly to us by our growers Tim Dumbrell and Steve Feletti to ensure proper care all the way to your plate. Our selection changes daily, ensuring the best oysters in peak condition.

sydney rock, port stephens, north coast, nsw 4.00 each
sydney rock, greenwell point, south coast, nsw 4.50 each
sydney rock, wallis lake, north coast, nsw 4.00 each

half dozen tasting of above 24
dozen tasting of above 48



Caviar

Manta’s range of premium caviar is served with crisp bread and seasonal condiments.

ocean trout roe – 30g 38
oscietra – 30g 165
wild caspian sea oscietra – 30g 265


Raw

Manta’s seafood is sourced daily from the best local produce available, focusing on freshness without compromise. With such exceptional natural quality, we offer this selection raw.

king prawn ceviche, garlic, chilli, lime, pink peppercorns, baby basil 19 / 29
swordfish carpaccio, sicilian capers, shaved fennel, radish, orange 19 / 29
ocean trout tartare, horseradish crème fraîche, cucumber, ocean trout roe, lemon oil 19 / 29
yellow fin tuna, avocado mousse, preserved lemon 19 / 29

sharing plate of above 38



Appetiser

san daniele prosciutto, grissini 16 / 26
fried clarence river calamari, rocket, aioli 16 / 26
pumpkin, pine nut and goats cheese arancini 16 / 26
smoked ocean trout, pickled fennel, capers 16 / 26

sharing plate of above 32

Joselito Iberico Jamon De Bellota
world renowned, entirely acorn fed black pig, three years naturally cured 29
Entree

char-grilled w.a. octopus, baby fennel, watercress, fregola, chilli, garlic and pedro ximénez vinegar 26
crispy goats cheese and hazelnut cannelloni, baby red and golden beetroots, frisée and balsamic 26
lemon and pepper seared yellow fin tuna, gazpacho salsa, baby herbs, lime and avocado mousse 28
seared atlantic scallops, sweet corn puree, jamon crumbs, oyster mushrooms and green asparagus 28
hand made tagliatelle, crystal bay prawns, broccolini, bottarga, chives and lemon butter 27 / 37
spaghetti of hand picked alaskan king crab meat, garlic, chilli, white wine and grape tomato 28 / 38



Fish

Manta works closely with leading seafood suppliers and dedicated fishmongers who select and source whole fish daily and hand deliver to our door where they are dry filleted for service.

grilled whole market fish, fried capers, fennel, radish, basil, lime and tarragon dressing market price
pan-fried crumbed kangaroo island king george whiting fillets, kipfler potatoes, aioli, preserved lemon
and cornichons 42
macadamia and herb crusted mooloolaba swordfish, eggplant puree, dried ox heart tomatoes and
zucchini flowers 39
oven roasted humpty doo barramundi, carrot and cumin puree, green peas, pancetta, lemon
and mint 43
crispy skin tasmanian ocean trout, asparagus, alaskan king crab, golden beetroots, hazelnuts and
black olive dressing


Crustacean

Manta’s lobsters and mud crabs are delivered live by air from Tasmania and the Northern Territory where they are held in our tanks until ordered.

grilled whole king prawns – parsley, garlic and olive oil half kilo or kilo | 49 | 98
steamed mud crab – bottarga, parsley and lemon butter market price
grilled lobster – tomato, chilli, garlic and basil market price

create your own grilled seafood share plate of lobster, mud crab, prawns etc. market price



Beef from the Charcoal Grill

The extra virgin oil we use on our meats is Frantoi Cutrera ‘Primo’ from Sicily.
Its strong peppery characteristics blend perfectly with our selected cuts of beef.


250g eye fillet, garlic, parsley and primo extra virgin olive oil 58
rangers valley, glenn innes, aged 30 days, 300 days grain fed angus beef, marble score 3+
300g sirloin, garlic, parsley and primo extra virgin olive oil 45
grass fed coorong angus beef from south australia, aged 30 days
330g scotch fillet, garlic, parsley and primo extra virgin olive oil 52
rangers valley glenn innes 300 day grain fed angus rib fillet (graded to manta's specifications)
500g rib-eye, garlic parsley and primo extra virgin olive oil 59
gippsland, vic, black angus, grass fed, dry aged for six weeks

choice of sauces - béarnaise - salsa verde - roasted chilli


600g black angus eye fillet, roasted bone marrow, field mushroom, mixed greens
and hand cut chips
rangers valley, northern nsw, grain fed, marble score 3+, (selected to manta's
specifications, suitable for two) 129

wagyu rib-eye roasted on the bone, field mushroom, roasted bone marrow, garlic,
parsley and primo extra virgin olive oil
kobe cuisine, darling downs, qld, grain fed 500 days, marble score 5+ (suitable for two) market price



Sides

manta 'angel' chips with truffle oil and parmesan 15.5
hand cut chips with murray river salt 9.5
mixed greens, garlic, chilli and lemon 9
roasted swiss brown mushrooms, button mushrooms, parsley and butter 13
baby iceberg, radicchio, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and spanish onion 9
hand picked rocket, peach, parmesan, walnuts and white balsamic 10.5
heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella di bufala, basil and extra virgin olive oil 16



Dessert

Manta is proud to serve the world renowned Amedei chocolate from Tuscany, Italy. Amedei is a superior chocolate of the finest quality.

textures of amedei dark chocolate and piemonte hazelnut 18
passionfruit and tonka bean semifreddo, raspberry, pistachio, grand marnier and mint syrup 17
strawberry and vanilla slice, cracked black pepper and strawberry sorbet 17
warm chocolate fondant, amarena cherries, vanilla bean and cherry ice cream 18
amaretto pannacotta, poached peaches, stone fruit salad and almond biscotti 17
mango and coconut mousse, mango jelly, vanilla and white chocolate macaron 17

hand made selection of ice cream and sorbet 15
selection of petit fours and macaroons 12



Cheese

tourrée de l’aubier – cow’s milk – francedate chutney50g / 17.50
holy goat la luna – goat’s milk – victoriagrape salad50g / 17.50
pyengana cloth cheddar – cow’s milk – tasmaniaapple and prune jelly50g / 17.50
gorgonzola piccante – cow’s milk – italypear, walnut, white truffle honey50g / 17.50
tasting of four cheesese 28


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