Il Nido The Nest Restaurant

Restaurant · ItalianCastle Hill

No dishes marked gluten free15 can be made gluten free on request

30 dishesmenu read 11 Novilnidothenest.com.au

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Italian Menu (Dine In)

Tuesday–Thursday 5:30pm–9:00pm and Friday–Saturday 5:30pm–9:30pm

Starters

  • Garlic or Herb Bread$8

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Bruschetta$12

    Tomato, Spanish onion, garlic and olive oil on toasted bread.

    Likely gluten

  • Sundried Tomato Bruschetta$11

    Sundried tomatoes, bocconcini and Parmesan on toasted bread.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Garlic or Herb Pizza$14

    Woodfire pizza base with garlic or herb butter and melted mozzarella.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Garden Salad$14

    Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, olives, onion and feta.

    Likely dairy

  • Rocket & Parmesan Salad$12

    Rocket, shaved Parmesan and balsamic dressing.

    Likely dairy

  • Golden Fries$10

    Crispy seasoned shoestring fries.

Chef's Choice

  • Bruschetta Pizza$18

    Woodfire pizza with a garlic base topped with fresh tomato and mozzarella.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Kasie$14

    Pan-fired pizza bread with garlic, chilli, lemon, herbs and Kalamata olives.

    Likely gluten

  • Hot Pot Garlic Prawns$25

    Tiger prawns in garlic-infused oil.

    Likely shellfish

  • Hot Pot Chilli Prawns$25

    Tiger prawns with chilli, garlic and tomato sauce.

    Likely shellfish

Wood-Fired Pizza

  • Margherita$21

    Tomato base with mozzarella, fresh tomato, bocconcini and basil. A simple classic.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Hawaiian$23

    Tomato base with mozzarella, leg ham and pineapple.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Pepperoni$23

    Tomato base with mozzarella and pepperoni.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Aussie$24

    BBQ base with mozzarella, mince beef, salami, leg ham and bacon. Big and hearty.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Mediterranean$24

    Tomato base with mozzarella, prosciutto, grilled eggplant, semi sun-dried tomatoes, bocconcini, olives and fresh basil.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Supreme Nest$25

    Loaded with ham, pepperoni, cabanossi, olives, capsicum, mushrooms and Spanish onion on a tomato base with mozzarella.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Seafood (Semi-Hot)$25

    Tomato base with mozzarella, tiger prawns, baby prawns, octopus, garlic, chilli and basil.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Vegetariana$25

    Tomato base with mozzarella, grilled eggplant, mushrooms, semi sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, Spanish onion and capsicum.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

Napoletana Sauce

  • Arrabbiata$20

    Garlic and chilli in a rich tomato sauce with a bit of a kick. Best with spaghetti.

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Bolognese$22

    Slow-cooked beef and pork in a classic tomato sauce. Best with spaghetti.

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Amatriciana$21

    Bacon, garlic and onion in a tomato base. Best with tortellini.

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Di Mare$26

    Seafood mix in a garlic tomato sauce. Best with spaghetti.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely fish

Cream Sauce

  • Carbonara$22

    Bacon, shallots, egg and parmesan in a creamy sauce. Best with linguine.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Boscaiola$23

    Mushrooms, bacon and shallots in a creamy sauce. Best with fettuccine.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Scarcella$24

    Chicken, bacon, mushrooms, shallots, chilli and semi sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy garlic sauce. Best with penne.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

Mains

  • Il Nido$26

    Olives, chilli and garlic in a rich napoletana sauce. Simple, bold and full of flavour. Choice of veal or chicken, served with shoestring…

  • Marsala$24

    Mushrooms in a creamy, slightly sweet marsala sauce. Choice of veal or chicken, served with shoestring chips or vegetables.

    Likely dairy

  • Oscar$30

    Tiger prawns and baby prawns with mushrooms and shallots in a creamy Worcestershire sauce. Choice of veal or chicken, served with…

    Likely dairyLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Parmigiana$25

    Topped with eggplant, mozzarella and napoletana sauce. Choice of veal or chicken, served with shoestring chips or vegetables.

    Likely dairy

What the menu saysWebsite says pizza bases can be gluten free (Gluten-free base +$3) and penne or fettuccine can be swapped for gluten free (+$3); no venue-wide coeliac or dedicated-kitchen statement found.
  • Website says pizza bases can be gluten free (Gluten-free base +$3) and penne or fettuccine can be swapped for gluten free (+$3); no venue-wide coeliac or dedicated-kitchen statement found.

Delivery app listing

Delivery & Pickup Menu (DoorDash)

Online ordering hours 5:45 PM – 8:35 PM

Bread

  • Garlic Bread (6)$8

    Garlic buttered bread.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Herb Bread (6)$8

    Herb buttered bread.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Kasie Bread$14

    With garlic, chilli. Served with pan fried garlic, lemon, herb, and kalamata olives.

    Likely gluten

Mains

  • Chicken Schnitzel with Mushroom and Avocado$22

    Mushrooms & avocado & cream sauce. All mains come with salad.

    Likely dairy

  • Chicken Schnitzel with Oscar Sauce$25

    Mushrooms, shallots, tiger prawns & baby prawns in a Worcestershire & cream sauce. All mains come with salad.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Crumbed Chicken Parmigiana$21

    Topped with mozzarella and napoletana sauce. Served with chips.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Wood-Fired Pizza & Calzone

  • Aussie$20

    BBQ base, mozzarella cheese, beef, salami, leg ham, and chopped bacon.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Bolognese$17

    Tomato base mozzarella cheese with bolognese.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Hawaiian$19

    Tomato base, mozzarella cheese, ham, topped with pineapple.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Lamb$21

    Tomato base, mozzarella cheese, eggplant, capsicum, halloumi cheese, olives with roasted lamb marinated with spinach, pine nuts and garlic.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Margherita con Bocconcini$17

    Tomato base, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, bocconcini, and basil leaves.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Mediterranea$20

    Tomato base, mozzarella cheese, prosciutto, grilled eggplant, semi sun-dried tomatoes, bocconcini and olives topped with fresh basil.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Pepperoni$19

    Tomato base, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Pg 5150$21

    Tomato base, mozzarella cheese, eggplant, semi sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, mince beef, salami, bocconcini, olives, and Spanish onions.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Pollo (Mild)$20

    Tomato base, mozzarella cheese, chicken fillet, capsicum, avocado, and sweet chilli sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Seafood (Semi-Hot)$21

    Tomato base, mozzarella cheese, tiger prawns, baby prawns, octopus, squid, basil, garlic, and chilli.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Vegetariana$21

    Tomato base, mozzarella cheese, grilled eggplant, mushrooms, semi sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, Spanish onions, and capsicum.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Supreme Nest$21

    Tomato base, mozzarella cheese, ham, pepperoni, cabanossi, olives, capsicums, mushrooms and onions.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Pizza Bread 13"

  • Garlic Pizza$12

    Garlic buttered pizza bread with mozzarella.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Herb Pizza$12

    Herb buttered pizza bread with mozzarella.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chilli Pizza$16

    Italian chilli oil with mozzarella.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Cheese & Bacon Pizza$14

    Bacon on garlic buttered pizza bread with mozzarella.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Pasta

  • Spaghetti Arrabbiata$17

    Garlic and chilli in a napoletana sauce.

    Likely gluten

  • Spaghetti Bolognese$19

    Hand made rich ground beef and pork in a napoletana sauce.

    Likely gluten

  • Spaghetti di Mare$22

    Tiger prawns, octopus, New Zealand mussels and marinara mix in a garlic and napoletana sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Fettuccine Boscaiola$19

    Mushrooms, bacon and shallots in a cream sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Fettuccine Alla Regina$22

    Avocado, tiger prawns, baby prawns, and garlic in a pink sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Penne Scarcella$21

    Mushrooms, shallots, chilli, bacon, chicken, semi sun-dried tomatoes in a garlic and cream sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Gnocchi "Il Nido"$22

    Veal, olives and chilli in a garlic and napoletana sauce.

    Likely gluten

  • Gnocchi Oscar$23

    Mushrooms, shallots, tiger prawns, and baby prawns in a Worcestershire and cream sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli Basilico$21

    Rich tomato, garlic and basil sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Pumpkin & Sage Ravioli$22

    Shallots, chicken, potato, pumpkin, and honey in a cream sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Tortellini Amatriciana$19

    Bacon, garlic and onion in a napoletana sauce.

    Likely gluten

  • Gnocchi Pesto$20

    Pesto in a cream sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Linguine Carbonara$19

    Bacon, shallots, egg, parmesan, and cream.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Children Pizza

  • Cheese & Bacon Pizza$12

    Chopped bacon on garlic buttered pizza with mozzarella.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Aussie$12

    BBQ base, cheese, sliced beef, salami, leg ham and chopped bacon.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Bolognese$12

    Tomato base, cheese, with handmade ground beef bolognese sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Hawaiian$12

    Tomato base, cheese, leg ham, topped with pineapple.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Margherita$12

    Tomato base and cheese.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Pepperoni$12

    Tomato base, cheese, spicy pepperoni drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Hawaiian (Tomato Base, No Cheese)$12

    Tomato base, leg ham, topped with pineapple.

    Likely gluten

Children Chicken & Veal

  • Chicken Boscaiola & Fries$12.90

    Mushrooms, bacon, shallots in a cream sauce.

    Likely dairy

  • Chicken Schnitzel & Fries$12.90

    Chicken breasts, breaded and fried, typically served with french fries.

    Likely gluten

  • Chicken Crispy Strips & Fries$12.90

    Breaded chicken tenders accompanied by fries, typically served with a side of ketchup or ranch for dipping.

    Likely gluten

Children Pasta

  • Bolognese$10

    Handmade rich ground beef sauce.

    Likely gluten

  • Boscaiola$10

    Mushrooms, bacon and shallots in a cream sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Penne Basilico$10

    Rich tomato and basil sauce.

    Likely gluten

Dessert

  • Chocolate Souffle$10

    Can be reheated roughly 30 sec to 1 minute.

  • Baked Cheese Cake$8

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Sticky Date Pudding$10

    Warm sticky date - can be reheated roughly 30sec to 1 minute.

    Likely gluten

Good to know

Restaurant

Not known yet: dog friendly, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, vegetarian options, vegan options, high chairs, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address9 Terminus St, Castle Hill, 2154
AreaHills District
KindRestaurant · Italian
Websiteilnidothenest.com.au
BookingOnline through Book online
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from ilnidothenest.com.au
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Il Nido The Nest Restaurant

Does Il Nido The Nest Restaurant have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, and 15 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 11 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Il Nido The Nest Restaurant coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Website says pizza bases can be gluten free (Gluten-free base +$3) and penne or fettuccine can be swapped for gluten free (+$3); no…”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

What can be made gluten free at Il Nido The Nest Restaurant?

Margherita (GF base +$3); Hawaiian (GF base +$3); Pepperoni (GF base +$3); Aussie (GF base +$3); Mediterranean (GF base +$3); Supreme Nest (GF base +$3).

Can I book Il Nido The Nest Restaurant online?

Yes, through Book online: https://bookings.wowapps.com/make-booking/ilnidothenest?src=link

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