A la Carte Menu
Starters
Pane con olio e aceto balsamico £2.95
Slices of warmed Ciabatta, home-made Foccacia and breadsticks served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dipping
Olive e sotto aceto £2.50
Mixed olives, pitted and marinated in house, served with pickled vegetables
Insalata Capriciosa £7.50
Chargrilled asparagus and pan-fried wild mushrooms tossed with salad leaves and shavings of Parmesan cheese, drizzled with a warm butter, lemon juice and tarragon dressing
Fegatini al Balsamico £5.90
Chicken livers pan-fried with onions in a touch of butter and a splash of balsamic vinegar, garnished with rocket leaves
Gamberoni dello Chef £8.90
King prawns (no shells) pan-fried with fresh dill in an orange, lemon and butter sauce
Involtini di Prosciutto £6.80
Mozzarella wrapped in Parma Ham and lightly warmed in the oven, garnished with rocket leaves and drizzled with Chef’s own sun-dried tomato pesto
Calamari con Chorizo £6.50
Fresh squid pan-fried with onions, chorizo and cannellini beans in a touch of butter
Antipasto Misto £7.50
Slices of Parma ham, bresaola, Napoli and Milanese salami with olives, sun-dried tomatoes and mozzarella, garnished with salad leaves and drizzled with olive oil
Insalata Tricolore £6.50
Slices of mozzarella, avocado and tomatoes, sprinkled with oregano, garnished with rocket leaves and drizzled with basil infused olive oil
Fichi con Caprino £6.80
Fresh figs, split and topped with Goat’s cheese, drizzled with honey and baked in the oven. Garnished with rocket leaves and finished with a balsamic reduction
Pasta
Pappardelle ai Funghi
Ribbons of pasta tossed with wild mushrooms, onions and garlic in a touch of olive oil and finished with a drizzling of white truffle oil and shavings of Parmesan cheese
Starter £6.50 Main £11.50
Penne Airola
Pasta tubes with strips of chicken pan-fried with chilli, garlic, olive oil and a touch of rocket salad, tossed with Parmesan cheese in a touch of butter
Starter £6.50 Main £11.50
Spaghetti Marinara
Spaghetti tossed with baby clams, mussels in the shell, squid, king prawns, garlic and onions in a rich tomato sauce
Starter £7.50 Main £12.50
Linguini della Moglie
Fine strands of pasta tossed with asparagus, onions and courgettes in a cream sauce
Starter £6.20 Main £11.20
Gnocchi alla Guardi
Potato dumplings and dried porcini in a tomato and demi-glace sauce, dusted with Parmesan cheese and baked in the oven
Starter £5.95 Main £10.95
Main Courses
Petto di Pollo £15.50
Breast of corn fed chicken pan roasted, served on a bed of cannellini beans and seasoned savoy cabbage and finished with a touch of butter and
Pollo alla Romana £15.50
Breast of corn fed chicken topped with fresh sage and Parma Ham, pan roasted in a touch of butter and finished with a white wine and pan juice sauce. Served with Mediterranean vegetables and sautéed potatoes
Treccia di Salmone e Merluzzo £15.80
A plait of salmon and cod poached with onions, a touch of garlic, butter, king prawns and mussels in white wine and stock. Served with steamed broccoli florets and boiled cubetti potatoes
Scaloppa di Vitello £17.50
Escalope of veal pan roasted with onions and wild mushrooms, finished with butter and pan-juices and drizzled with white truffle oil. Served with roasted cubetti potatoes and steamed broccoli florets
Zuccha Ripiena £13.95
Half a butternut squash brushed with garlic and thyme and lightly roasted in the oven. Once cooked, the flesh is mixed with peppers, courgettes and aubergine, replaced in the squash, topped with crumbled Goat’s cheese and baked in oven. Garnished with rocket leaves and drizzled with Chef’s own pesto. Served with sauté potatoes
Filetto di Pescatrice £18.50
Fillet of Monkfish pan roasted in a touch of butter and served with a black olive sauce, lemon mash and chargrilled asparagus
Involtini di Pescespada £16.50
Slices of swordfish rolled and filled with a mixture of Parma Ham, sun-dried tomato, garlic, oregano, pine kernels and flat leaf parsley served with roasted cubetti potatoes and buttered spinach
Bocconcini della Casa £22.50
Strips of fillet steak pan-fried with button mushrooms and tarragon in a brandy and cream sauce, served in a filo pastry basket and accompanied with sauté potatoes and steamed broccoli florets
Filetto Vesuvio £22.50
Fillet steak marinated in olive oil with chilli and garlic, chargrilled and served on a flat mushroom. Garnished with roasted cherry tomatoes and accompanied with sauté potatoes
Sundries (£3.00)
Rocket & Parmesan Salad
Mixed Salad
Green Salad
Tomato, Red Onion & Rocket Salad
Creamed Spinach
Fried Zucchini
Chips
Mashed Potato
Sauté Potatoes
Garlic Mushrooms
Desserts
All of our desserts (with the exception of ice cream and cheese) are made on the premises by our Chefs.
Tiramisu £5.50
Sponge fingers soaked in a coffee and rum, topped with a layer of zabaglione, fresh cream and mascarpone cream cheese and finished with a dusting of cocoa powder
Chocolate Nemesis £5.50
The ultimate chocolate cake experience! We dare you not to love it ….
Torta di Limone £5.50
A lemon tart made with limoncello liqueur set on a sweet pastry base
Cheesecake £5.50
A sumptuous raspberry and white chocolate cheesecake set on a digestive biscuit base
Mousse di Zabaglione £5.50
Traditional zabaglione flavoured mousse topped with crushed amaretti biscuits
Ice Cream 2 scoops £3.00 3 scoops £4.50
A selection of Italian ice cream – choose from vanilla, chocolate, coconut, pistachio and lemon sorbet
Italian Cheeseboard £7.95
A selection of imported Italian cheese (Dolcelatte, Pecorino Piccante, Taleggio and Scamorza Affumicato) served with red onion chutney, savoury biscuits and grapes
Affocato £4.85
2 scoops of vanilla ice cream served with a shot of espresso coffee to pour over
A service charge payable at your discretion amounting to 10% may be suggested on the bill for parties of 6 or more.
***If no such charge is suggested, gratuities are entirely at your discretion***
Please note that nuts are used in our kitchen. We cannot therefore guarantee that all our dishes are nut free.