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Whether you dine from our Early Bird Menu or à la Carte, you will always enjoy food of the highest standard prepared by our head chef, Marco D'Adamo, and his team. In addition, we offer a wide range of fine wines and spirits as well as beers, liqueurs and soft drinks. Our full menu and wine list is set out below, but in the restaurant you are also able to choose from Special Boards that are full of delicious dishes prepared from ingredients available on the day. Vegetarians are, of course, fully catered for — simply look for the 'v' markers. |
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Olive Miste (v) Mixed olives, marinated in oil with garlic, peppers, chillies and mixed Italian herbs Pane all’Aglio(v) Garlic Bread Pane all’Aglio con Formaggio(v) Garlic Bread with cheese Focaccia al Pomodoro(v) Pizza base with tomato and fresh garlic Bruschetta (v) Toasted bread topped with finely diced tomatoes & onions drizzled with olive oil and fresh basil Cocktail di Gamberetti Delicious prawns served on a bed of mixed leaf lettuce drizzled with our homemade Marie Rose dressing Melone (v) Fanned melon, served with seasonal fruits Melone con Gamberetti Fanned melon served with Marie Rose dressed prawns, on a bed of mixed leaf lettuce Insalata Caprese Fresh Mozzarella and tomato salad dressed with basil, olive oil and balsamic vinegar glaze Prosciutto di Parma con Melone Fanned melon, served with thin slices of authentic Italian Parma Ham Avocado con Gamberetti Fanned Avocado half, and prawns topped with our Marie Rose dressing, served on a bed of mixed leaf lettuce |
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Avocado Vinaigrette (v) Fanned avocado half, served on a bed of mixed leaf lettuce, drizzled with our delicious vinaigrette Tonno e Fagioli Homemade marinated Italian beans & tuna salad, served on a bed of mixed leaf lettuce Insalata di Mare A very tasty homemade salad of calamari, cockles, prawns, mussels, peppers & onions marinated in garlic, lemon juice, oil & vinegar and served on a bed of mixed leaf lettuce Cornetti di Salmone Smoked salmon flutes filled with prawns and served with Marie Rose sauce, on a bed of mixed leaf lettuce Pâté Our homemade chicken liver pâté, served with toasted bread croutons, on a bed of mixed leaf lettuce Antipasto Misto A selection of cured Italian salami meats and marinates Minestrone (v) Homemade Italian fresh vegetable soup served with Parmesan cheese Zuppa del Giorno Freshly made soup of the day Funghi all’Aglio (v) Button mushrooms cooked in a cream, garlic and French Mustard sauce |
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Please select a pasta and a sauce combination from the selection below. Pasta Type Selections:- Spaghetti [eb] - Traditional, durum wheat, long and thin noodle style pasta. Penne [eb] - Traditional, quill shaped durum wheat based pasta. Tagliatelle - Flat and long, ribbon style egg based pasta. Ravioli - Egg based pasta parcels deep filled with seasoned minced beef Tortellini [eb] - Egg based, ring shaped pasta, filled with seasoned minced beef and pork. Gnocchi - Semolina and potato based, soft Italian dumplings. Mezzalune (v) - Egg based , half-moon shaped pasta, filled with spinach and ricotta. Pasta Sauce Selections:- Ital [eb] The pasta of your choice served in a Bolognese and cream sauce with peas and diced Pancetta Ham Pollo The pasta of your choice served in a rich cream, mushroom, garlic and diced chicken breast sauce. Pollo Piccante The pasta of your choice served in a spicy tomato sauce with garlic, fresh chillies and diced chicken breast. Napoletana (v) [eb] The pasta of your choice served in a traditional tomato, garlic and basil sauce. Arrabbiata (v) [eb] The pasta of your choice served in a spicy tomato sauce, with garlic, black olives and fresh chillies. Piccante The pasta of your choice served in a spicy tomato sauce, with garlic, spicy Italian salami, black olives & fresh chillies. Amatriciana [eb] The pasta of your choice served in a rich tomato sauce with garlic and Pancetta Ham. Bolognese [eb] The pasta of your choice served in a traditional deliciously rich, seasoned minced beef and tomato Ragu. Romana The pasta of your choice served in a rich Bolognese and cream sauce. Carbonara [eb] The pasta of your choice served in a rich cream, Pancetta ham and Parmesan cheese sauce. Panna (v) [eb] The pasta of your choice served in a rich cream and mushroom sauce. Salmone The pasta of your choice served in a rich cream and sliced smoked salmon sauce, with just a hint of tomato. Vongole al Pomodoro [eb] The pasta of your choice served in a traditional tomato based, cockles, garlic, and white wine sauce. Vongole in Bianco The pasta of your choice served in a light, traditional cockles, garlic, white wine & olive oil based sauce. Marinara al Pomodoro The pasta of your choice served in a delicious tomato based, mixed seafood and shellfish sauce. Marinara in Bianco The pasta of your choice served in a flavoursome light, white wine and olive oil based, mixed seafood and shellfish sauce. Vegetariana (v) [eb] The pasta of your choice served in a mixed vegetable, tomato or cream based sauce. |
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Pasta al Forno:- Lasagna [eb] Egg based pasta sheets, layered with Bolognese sauce, ham, egg, béchamel, Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, baked in a tomato and béchamel sauce. Cannelloni di Carne [eb] Pancakes filled with a slowly braised & seasoned minced beef filling, baked in a tomato, béchamel and Bolognese sauce. Cannelloni agli Spinaci e Ricotta(v) Spinach based pasta sheets, rolled and filled with a spinach, garlic, Ricotta and Parmesan cheeses filling, baked in a tomato and béchamel sauce. Al Forno (supplement to price of dish) Any pasta and sauce selection of your choice, topped with Mozzarella cheese and finished off by being baked in the oven. Margherita (v) [eb] Traditional tomato and Mozzarella. Prosciutto [eb] Tomato and Mozzarella base topped with ham. Funghi (v) [eb] Tomato and Mozzarella base topped with fresh sliced mushrooms. Prosciutto e Funghi [eb] Tomato and Mozzarella base topped with ham and fresh sliced mushrooms. Pollo Tomato and Mozzarella base, topped with diced pieces of chicken breast and fresh garlic. Tonno e Cipolla Tomato and Mozzarella base, topped with tuna pieces and freshly sliced onions. Prosciutto Crudo Traditional tomato and Mozzarella pizza, topped with fresh thin uncooked Parma ham slices. Americana [eb] Tomato and Mozzarella base topped with a very spicy southern Italian salami and sliced onions. Siciliana Tomato and Mozzarella base topped with fresh chillies, garlic and spicy Italian salami. Napoletana [eb] Tomato and Mozzarella base, topped with capers, black olives and anchovies. Hawaiian Tomato and Mozzarella base, topped with ham and pineapple. Bolognese [eb] Tomato and Mozzarella base, topped with our rich Bolognese Sauce. Marinara Tomato and Mozzarella base, topped with our own marinated seafood and shellfish. Formaggio (v) [eb] Tomato base, with a topping of mixed cheeses. Vegetariana (v) [eb] Tomato and Mozzarella base, topped with sliced fresh mushrooms, onions and peppers. Calzone [eb] Folded over pizza, deep filled with Mozzarella, ham and sliced mushrooms, topped with our Napoletana tomato sauce. Pizza della Casa Tomato and Mozzarella base, topped with onions, mushrooms, peppers, salami and ham. Extra Toppings (v) Suitable for vegetarians On promotional evenings only one main course per person is permitted. All others will be charged at full price. |
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POLLAME (POULTRY)
Pollo alla Griglia Freshly grilled chicken breast, served in a light jus and topped with herbs. Pollo Fiorentina Prime chicken breast, breaded in our own natural breadcrumbs and fried, served with fresh lemon. Pollo Boscaiola Grilled Chicken breast, served in a rich Tomato based, mushroom, garlic and mixed Italian herb sauce. Pollo Cartoccio Grilled chicken breast, served in a rich Tomato based, mushroom, garlic and mixed Italian herb sauce, topped with melted Mozzarella cheese. Pollo Imperio Prime chicken breast, breaded in our own natural breadcrumbs, fried and served with a pouring of freshly melted rich garlic butter. Pollo Vesuvio Grilled chicken breast, served with a pan fried reduction of garlic butter, fresh chillies, and spicy Italian Salami poured on top. Pollo Stroganoff Diced chicken fillets sauteed with mushrooms and finished off with crfeam, mustard and brandy, served with a rice tower. Pollo alla Crema Grilled Chicken breast, served in a rich cream, garlic and Mushroom sauce. Pollo al Pepe Grilled Chicken breast, served in a rich cream, garlic and Mushroom sauce. PESCE (FISH)
Gamberi Provinciale
Large “Tail on” Tiger Prawns cooked in a traditional tomato & garlic, mixed herb provincial sauce, served with a rice tower. Gamberi alla Crema Large “Tail on” Tiger Prawns cooked in a sauce of cream, white wine, peas and Pancetta ham, served with a rice tower. Gamberi alla Siciliana Large “Tail on” Tiger Prawns cooked in a spicy tomato, garlic, capers and mixed herb sauce, served with a rice tower. Gamberoni all’Aglio Large King Prawns cooked in a garlic butter and white wine reduction. Trota alla Griglia Fresh grilled trout, served in a light jus. Trota al Finocchietto Fresh grilled trout, served in light olive oil, white wine, garlic and fennel seed jus. Salmone alla Griglia Fresh grilled salmon, served in a light jus. Salmone Ital Fresh grilled salmon, served in a rich cream, Italian herbs, and prawns sauce, with a hint of tomato. CONTORNI (SIDE ORDERS)
Spinaci Saltati Spinach leaves, pan fried in garlic. Patatine Fritte French fries. Funghi Saltati Mushrooms, pan fried in olive oil, with garlic and fresh chillies. Asparagi all'Aglio Asparagus spears served in garlic butter. Insalata Mista Mixed leaf salad, dressed with or without our own vinaigrette. Insalata di Pomodoro e Cipolla Tomato & Onion Salad, dressed with olive oil and Balsamic vinegar. Insalata di Rucola e Parmiggiano Salad of wild rocket leaves & Parmesan Shavings, dressed with olive oil & Balsamic vinegar. |
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CARNI (MEATS)
Stroganoff di Manzo Beef fillet strips sauted with mushooms, finished off with cream, mustard & brandy, served with a rice tower. Scaloppine alla Milanese Escallops of veal breaded in our own natural breadcrumbs, fried and served with fresh lemon. Scaloppine di Vitello Grilled escallopes of veal. Medaglioni di Maiale Grilled pork fillet medallions. Entrecote alla Griglia Grilled sirloin steak, 9oz – 10oz uncooked. Delmonico alla Griglia Grilled prime rib-eye steak 9oz – 10oz uncooked. Filetto alla Griglia Grilled fillet steak, 9oz – 10oz uncooked. SALSE (SAUCES)
Any of our meat dishes can be served with any of the following sauces: Pepe Our famous, cream & cracked black peppercorn sauce. Diane A rich sauce of Brandy, cream, mushrooms and French mustard with a hint of tomato. Boscaiola A flavoursome rich Tomato based, mushroom, garlic and mixed Italian herb sauce. Speciale Our speciality sauce of white wine, mushrooms, cream, brandy, mustard and herbs. Marsala A rich deep reduction, of the authentic Italian Marsala fortified wine. Dijon A rich cream, garlic and Dijon Mustard sauce. Polpette al Forno
Homemade beef meat balls, baked in tomato sauce and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Mozzarella in Carrozza (v) Breaded and Deep-fried mozzarella cheese, served with our Napoletana tomato sauce. Costolette di Maiale Slowly braised pork belly ribs, in our homemade mild barbeque sauce. Alette di Pollo Braised chicken wings, served in our own sweet & sour sauce. Spiedini di Agnello Spicy seasoned lamb kebabs served with sweet chilli dip. Gamberoni all’Aglio Large King Prawns cooked in a garlic butter and white wine reduction. Cozze alla Crema Black Shell Mussels pan cooked in a rich cream, garlic and white wine sauce. Cozze Provinciale Black Shell Mussels pan cooked in a traditional tomato & garlic, mixed herb provincial sauce. Calamari Fritti Floured and deep-fried succulent squid rings. Pasta a Scelta Any pasta dish from our selection in a starter size portion. PESCE FRESCO DEL GIORNO
See our blackboard for our fresh fish dishes of the day. SPECIALS BOARD
See our Specials Board for details of dishes that our Head Chef, Marco, has devised around whatever special meat and poultry is available on the day, eg Rack of Lamb. |
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Our sweets and coffee menu is available on request. |
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Two courses including a half-bottle of wine per head for £16.50 inc VAT (£13.50 without wine). Extra course £2.00. |
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ANTIPASTI/STARTERS
Olive Miste (v) Mixed olives marinated in oil with garlic, peppers, chillies and mixed Italian herbs. Pane all'Aglio (v) Garlic Bread Focaccia al Pomodoro (v) Pizza base with tomato and fresh garlic. Minestrone (v) Homemade Italian fresh vegetable soup served with Parmesan cheese. Zuppa del Giorno Freshly made soup of the day. Cocktail di Gamberetti Delicious prawns served on a bed of mixed leaf lettuce drizzled with our home-made Marie Rose dressing. Avocado Vinaigrette (v) Fanned avocado half, served on a bed of mixed leaf lettuce, drizzled with our delicious vinaigrette. Paté Our homemade chicken liver paté, served with toasted bread croutons, on a bed of mixed leaf lettuce Tonno e Faggioli Homemade marinated Italian beans and tuna salad, served on a bed of mixed leaf lettuce. Melone Fanned melon, served with seasonal fruits. Funghi all'Aglio Button mushrooms cooked in a cream, garlic and French Mustard sauce. Mozzarella in Carrozza Breaded and deep-fried mozzarella cheese, served with our Napoletana tomato sauce. Polpette al Forno Homemade beef meat balls, baked in tomato sauce and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Alette di Pollo Braised chicken wings, served in our own sweet and sour sauce. Pasta a Scelta Any pasta dish from our selection in a starter size portion. SECONDI/MAIN COURSES
All served with vegetables and roast potatoes.
Pollo alla Griglia Freshly grilled chicken breast, served in a light jus and topped with herbs. Pollo Fiorentina Prime chicken breast, breaded in our own natural breadcrumbs and fried, served with fresh lemon. Pollo Imperio Prime chicken breast, breaded in our own natural breadcrumbs, fried and served with a pouring of freshly melted rich garlic butter. Pollo Boscaiola Grilled chicken breast, served in a rich tomato-based mushroom, garlic and mixed Italian herb sauce. Pollo alla Crema Grilled chicken breast, served in a rich cream, garlic and mushroom sauce. Entrecote Speciale Grilled sirloin steak, served in our speciality sauce of white wine, mushrooms, cream, brandy, mustard and herbs. Entrecote al Pepe Grilled sirloin steak, served in our famous, cream and cracked black peppercorn sauce. |
Entrecote Boscaiola Grilled sirloin steak, served in a flavoursome rich tomato based, mushroom, garlic and mixed Italian herb sauce. Entrecote alla Griglia Grilled sirloin steak, served plain with a light jus. Medagliono al Pepe Grilled pork fillet medallions, served in our famous, cream and cracked black peppercorn sauce. Medaglione Speciale Grilled pork fillet medallions, served in our speciality sauce of white wine, mushrooms, cream, brandy, mustard and herbs. Spezzatino Arrabbiata Beef strips cooked in a spicy garlic, peppers, black olives and tomato sauce. Served with a rice tower. Costolette di Maiale Slowly braised pork belly ribs, in our homemade mild barbeque sauce. Salmone Ital Fresh grilled salmon served in a rich cream, Italian herbs and prawns sauce, with a hint of tomato. Trota alla Griglia Fresh grilled trout, served in a light jus. Pizza or Pasta of Your Choice Click here to see the Pasta and Pizza Menu above and select from those marked [eb]. Also ... Piccante Italian macaroni in a tomato sauce with garlic, black olives, chilli and spicy salami. SWEETS
Served plain or with cream or ice cream.
Tiramisu Layers of coffee sponge cake soaked in Tia Maria with mascarpone cheese (when available). Chocolate Fudge Cake Served hot. Selection of Ice Creams Tartufo Nero Truffle and chocolate flavour ice cream rolled in hazelnuts and dusted with cocoa. Sticky Toffee Pudding Served hot. Fresh Melon Served with seasonal fruits. Cheesecake Please ask for flavour. Profiteroles Served with cream or ice cream. Sweet of the Day Please ask for details. Coffee £1.50 White, Black, Cappuccino, Espresso, Latte, Decaffeinated Tea or Peppermint Tea £1.50 Liqueur Coffee £3.50 Served with a liqueur of your choice. SPECIALS BOARD
Please note that our Early Bird Specials Board carries details of dishes that our Head Chef has devised around whatever special produce is available on the day. |
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WHITES
House Wine Pinot Grigio - Veneto, Italy
A sharp yet decidedly fruity wine with delicate citrus fruit flavours. Alpha Zeta Chardonnay - Veneto, Italy Soft and moreish Chardonnay with delicious orchard fruit characters and just a hint of creamy oak. Gavi la Luciana - Piemonte, Italy Zesty citrus fruit characters, steely acidity and underlying mineral notes. Pure apple and pear bouquet, a fresh and delicate wine. Bianco di Cicco - Abruzzo, Italy Intense straw-yellow wine with golden hues, fruity and sweet. Particularly suited to spicy and Mediterranean foods. Pinot Grigio Banear - Fruili, Italy Pale straw yellow colour. Delicate, floral and fruity aromas, crisp and fresh on the palate with a juicy citrus character and a hint of nuttiness. Bottega Vinai Trentino Sauvignon Blanc Trentino, Italy A crisp, fresh, aromatic Sauvignon with herbal aromas of elderflower, fig leaf, sweet pepper and a touch of grapefruit. Dry and minerally with attractive sherbet acidity. Dry River Chardonnay, SE Australia Filled with bright zesty citrus fruits with hints of stone and tropical fruit. With good length and a well balanced finish, truly reflects the modern Australian style. Tierra Del Rey Sauvignon Blanc - Chile A dry wine full of citrus and tropical fruit character. Ideal with fish and chicken dishes. Mirror Lake Sauvignon Blanc - Marlbrough, New Zealand Sweet passion fruit, guava, gooseberries and fig, mingling with herbaceous tomato stalk. Rich and smooth, bursting with sweet, luscious, white-fleshed fruit with a lingering crisp finish. La Lotte Chablis - Burgundy, France Pungent and flinty on the nose with creamy fruit underneath, gets richer as the mineral characters give way to riper buttery sensations and a long crisp bite. ROSÉ WINES
House Wine Rosé Pink - Veneto, Italy A pinkish cherry colour with surprisingly fresh summer fruit flavour. Tortoiseshell Bay Sangiovese Barbera Rosé - Australia Deep strawberry pink in colour, this rose bursts with ripe, summer fruit flavours, perfectly balanced by a soft fruity, clean finish. Wildwood White Zinfandel - Lodi County, California USA Prominent reddish pink colour with charming berry fruit flavours and an appealing crispy fruitacid balance with a creamy finish. |
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REDS
House Wine Merlot - Veneto, Italy
Easy drinking fruity wine with plummy flavours and a tanic bite to give length and structure. Nero d’Avola - Sicily Sicily's finest red grape variety. Deep coloured, ripe and peppery on the nose, smooth and silky on the palate. Montepulciano Zaccagnini - Abruzzo, Italy Outstanding Montepulciano – smooth and supple with layers of dark fruit and a hint of chocolate. Chianti Classico Gallo Nero - Toscana, Italy Aromas of violets, red berry fruit and spices. The palate is medium bodied with plentyof mouth-watering, cherry fruit. Barolo Flori - Piemonte, Italy Pale garnet in colour, with the trademark Barolo aromas of rose petal and violet, and flavours of plum and tobacco. Amarone della Valpolicella Montresor - Veneto, Italy Matured for 3 years in Oak barrels and a further year in bottle produce this classic Italian Wine. An incredibly rich and smooth wine. Vega del Rayo Rioja Soleciannada - Rioja, Spain Fruit perfumes of plums and wild blackberry with hints of dried citrus peel and raisins. Silky and ample on the palate with an elegant finish. Concha Y Toro Merlot - Central Valley, Chile A well rounded wine with juicy plum and damson flavours with a soft silky finish. La Forge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon - Languedoc-Roussillon, France Red berry fruit on the nose, with pepper and tobacco aromas. Ripe cherry flavours with vanilla and spicy notes and a long fruity finish. Wakefield Estate Shiraz - Clare Valley, SE Australia A flavoursome Shiraz with ripe berry, spice and plum characters balanced with coffee, mocha and creamy vanilla characters from American oak. CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING
Prosecco Brut - Veneto, Italy Delicate floral and citrus fruit aromas set the tone of this sparkling dry white wine. The palate is soft and friendly with gentle acidity Prosecco Rosé - Veneto, Italy A lively rosé sparkling wine with delicate aromas of red berries and a palate of lush, summer fruits. Moet & Chandon Brut A consistent, dry style with a distinctive flowery aroma. Yeasty character and a long, biscuity flavour. Veuve Clicquot One quality - The finest! Laurent Perrier Rosé Flowery fragrant and dry with soft mousse. Delightful fruit-scented bouquet. |
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