First Beach Tanjung Aru - Mediterranean Bar & Restaurant
APPETIZERS
Beef Carpaccio
Thin slices of fresh juicy Australian beef tenderloin & fine lettuce seasoned with extra virgin olive oil & topped with shaved parmesan cheese & capers.
Salmon Tartare
Fresh raw salmon fillet finely diced to perfection served with chopped garlic, onions, shallots, olives, capers & homemade sun-dried tomato mayonnaise.
Insalata Caprese with Anchovies
Fresh slices of bufalo mozzarella & tomato seasoned with extra virgin olive oil, oregano, fresh basil & anchovies fillet.
Snapper and Tuna Carpaccio
Raw thin slices of tuna & red snapper fillet, layered with parsley, served with vinaigrette dressing & green olives.
Cheese Bruschetta
Crispy slices of French loaf topped with marinated fresh tomato cubes, basil, oregano & melted cheese.
Gratinated Scallops
Baked & gratin scallop, topped with minced shrimps, sprinkled with rich home made mixture of bread crumbs, mozzarella & parmesan cheese.
Spanish Octopus
Poached giant sliced octopus, served on a bed of sliced garlic-steamed potatoes, seasoned with chili flakes, rock salt & extra virgin olive oil.
Grilled Vegtables
Assorted variety of fresh seasonal vegetables, marinated & gently grilled, sprinkle with fresh sliced basil & extra virgin olive oil.
Deep Fried Mushrooms
Famous Sabah shiitake & button mushrooms breaded & deep fried, served with home made Aioli sauce with mayonnaise base.
Mussel Mornay
Marinated New Zealand mussels baked to perfection with cream, cheddar, mozarella & parmesan cheese.
SALADS
Mixed Salad
Refreshing combination of Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, celery, onions, & red cabbage seasoned in a true Italian style with balsamic vinegar & extra virgin olive oil dressing.
Tomato Salad
Tomato wedges seasoned with pesto sauce made of basil, olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan cheese, topped with thinly sliced shallots.
Insalata Di Mare (Salad of the Sea)
Bountiful serving of fresh scallops, squids, shrimps & mussels seasoned with extra virgin olive oil & lemon juice, & garnished with garlic & parsley on a bed of lettuce.
Insalata Di Cesare (Caesar Salad)
Romaine lettuce tossed with grilled rosemary chicken, eggs, anchovies fillet, shaved parmesan & bread croutons with our own special dressing.
Greek Salad
Combination of tomato wedges, cucumber, feta cheese, black olives, marinated eggplant, red onions & anchovies doused with extra virgin olive oil.
SOUPS
Soup of the Day
Based on fresh daily chef's selection.
Amalfitana
Rich south Italian assorted seafood soup in a tomato base served with home made crispy garlic bread.
Spicy Crab Soup
Clear consommé served with whole crab, shredded crab meat & vegetables, aromatized with coriander.
Potato and Leek Soup
Creamy potatoes & leek soup flavoured with crispy beef bacon flakes.
Mushroom Soup
Delicate blend of fresh slices of shiitake & porcini mushrooms enriched with fresh cream.
PASTA AND RICE
Pappardelle with Tiger Prawn
Home made large fettuccine sautéed with tiger prawns & zucchini, served with white wine in light tomato sauce.
Fettuccine with Chicken and Mushroom
Home made fettuccine sautéed with sliced chicken & mushroom in creamy sauce.
Ravioli with Beef in Demi-Glace
Home made ravioli farced with stewed Australian beef sirloin, accompanied with light demi-glace, truffle essence, fresh rosemary & parmesan cheese.
Green Fettuccine with 4 Cheeses
Spinach fettuccine sautéed in rich creamy sauce with mozzarella, cheddar, blue cheese & parmesan cheese.
Ravioli with Snapper
Hand crafted ravioli filled with red snapper fish & shiitake mushrooms accompanied with roasted pepper & creamy sauce.
Fussili with Tomato
Spiral-shaped pasta sautéed with traditional Italian tomato sauce & basil.
Bucatini with Pesto Sauce
Hollow spaghetti sautéed with pesto, shrimps & julienne of sun dried tomatoes.
Penne with Lobster
Quill=shaped pasta coated with lobster ragout & delicate tomato sauce.
Spaghetti Marinara
Traditional spaghetti sautéed with squid rings & shrimps in spicy tomato sauce.
Spaghetti Aglio Olio Plus
An old time favourite sautéed with garlic, chili, sliced mushroom, shrimps & beef bacon.
Risotto Seafood
Italian rice tossed to perfection with an asorted variety of seafood in a white wine or tomato base.
Risotto Mushroom
Italian rice tossed to perfection with shiitake & porcini mushrooms with parmesan.
SEAFOOD
Sole Fish Livornese
Pan seared sole fish fillet cooked with a light tomato-based sauce with capers, black olives, chili & potatoes.
Salmon Patties
Ground salmon seasoned with herbs & grilled. Served with pine nuts & spinach glazed with rich mushroom sauce.
Neptune's Platter
Fabulous combination of salmon, red snapper, mackerel fillet, tiger prawn & ocean squid, grilled & served with a olive oil, lemon & garlic dressing.
Baked Fresh Lobster
Selected fresh lobster baked & served with fresh aromatic herbs garlic butter accompanied with grilled vegetables.
Cod Fish with Sage
A boneless cod fish fillet, gently pan fried & served with a delicate creamy herbs sauce.
Baked Whole Red Snapper (For 2-4 persons)
Whole red snapper aromatized & baked in a salt crust, personally served onto your plate by the chef. Please allow for 40-minute cooking time.
Chicken and Shrimp Roulade
Whole chicken breast filled with spinach leaves & shrimp mousse, served with light creamy tomato sauce, thyme & vegetables.
MEAT
Lamb Chop Scottadito
Three pieces of New Zealand lamb chop marinated & perfectly grilled. Served with mustard mayonnaise & vegetables.
Braised Sirloin
Australian beef sirloin marinated in red wine & slowly cooked to perfection. Served with special gravy, red cabbage & mashed potatoes.
Jumbo Skewe
Assorted beef, chicken & lamb chunks, marinated & grilled with vegetables. Served with potato & garlic butter.r
Grilled Beef Tenderloin
Australian beef tenderloin marinated & grilled, served with creamy mushroom or black pepper sauce & potato gratin.
VEGETABLES
Potato Gratin
Layered slices of potatoes coated with Béchamel sauce & cheese.
Mediterranean Garden
Garden mix of broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, bell pepper & mushroom sautéed with garlic.
Green Sabah
Pan fried unique Sabah veggie with a touch of chili & garlic.
Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes flavoured with parmesan cheese & parsley.
PIZZAS
Margherita
Popular pizza with tomato-base, mozzarella cheese & oregano. Named after a 19th century Italian queen, Margherita of Savoy.
Diavola
A devilish pizza topped with beef salami & chili for those who like it hot & spicy.
Turkey Ham and Mushroom
Satisfying pizza with slices of turkey ham & sautéed mushrooms.
Tuna Onion
A seafood pizza topped with tuna flakes, sautéed onion & chili.
Hawaiiana
Popular & tantalising pizza of turkey ham, black olives & sweet pineapples.
Four Cheese
Margherita based topped with blue cheese, cheddar & parmesan cheese.
Mediterranean
Margherita based topped with eggplant, feta cheese, olives & sun-dried tomatoes.
Ortolana
A pizza for vegetable lovers topped with mushrooms, onions, eggplant, zucchini & bell pepper.
Mountain and Sea
A pizza with the best of both worlds, topped with beef bacon, mushroom, shrimps & parmsan cheese shavings.
Pizza Popeye
Grow strong with this power packed pizza filled with spinach, egg & parmesan cheese.
Pizza Marinara
Specially for seafood lovers! Baked with sautéed shrimps, squid & mussels.
DESSERTS
Warm Chocolate Chantilly with Hazelnut Crumble
A real delicacy for chocolate lovers, crispy on the outside & melted in the core, served with whipped cream & red cherries.
Panna Cotta with Mint and Chocolate Chips
Italian creamy pudding mixed with blended fresh mint, served with chocolate sauce.
Panna Cotta with Coffee and Almond
A real must try, this time, instead of drinking the cappuccino, you eat it. Served with thinly sliced toated almonds.
Cinnamon Apple Pie
Grandma's recipe of apple pie flavored with cinnamon powder & served with vanilla sauce.
Gelato
Check with our helpful staff for available flavours of our Italian ice-cream selection.
Fruit Plate
Assorted selection of fresh tropical fruit.
Cheese Plate
A variety of 4 cheeses served with warm brown bread.
Chocolate Mousse with Galliano and Berries
Smooth dark chocolate mousse topped with mixed berries coulis & Galliano liqueur.