Our Menu

Bread

• Bread Basket1.30

• Ciabatta bread served with extra virgin olive oil from southern Italy & aged balsamic vinegar

• Garlic Bread2.50

• Toasted Italian bread with garlic & olive oil

• Bruschetta4.50

• Toasted Italian bread topped with freshly chopped tomatoes, olive oil, garlic & basil

Small Bites

• Marinated Italian Large Olives2.95

• Bowl of large green & black olives, marinated in lemon, oil, chilli flakes & garlic

• Whitebait4.00

• Deep fried & served with garlic mayonnaise

• Zucchini3.00

• Deep fried in crispy batter

• Fennel Salami Slices with Ciabatta Bread4.00

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Antipasti

• Beef Carpaccio7.50

• Thin slices of fillet steak marinated with lemon & oil, topped with wild rocket leaves and slices of parmiggiano

• Parma Ham & Pecorino Cheese6.50

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• Smoked Salmon7.50

• Served with ciabatta bread

• Burrata with Caponata Salad7.50

• Soft, creamy Buffolo cheese with aubergines, grilled peppers & celery salad

• Tiger Prawns7.50

• Cooked in olive oil, garlic, chilli, parsley & white wine

• Calamari Fritti6.85

• Squid rings freshly breadcrumbed and deep fried

• Tegamino5.50

• Two eggs baked in cream & tomato sauce, topped with crispy pancetta, served with ciabatta bread

• Wild Rocket Salad with Parmesan Shavings4.50

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Pennette

• Arrabbiata (V)7.50

• Chilli, garlic and tomato sauce

• Amatriciana8.50

• Pancetta, Napoli sauce and chilli flakes

• Puttanesca8.50

• Olives, capers, anchovies & chopped tomatoes

• Diavola9.50

• Chicken breast slices in Arrabbiata sauce

Spaghettini

• Aglio, Olio & Peperoncino (V)7.50

• Oil, garlic & chilli

• Pescatora11.00

• Clams, prawns & calamari in a light tomato sauce with a touch of chilli

• Ragu8.50

• Meat sauce made with beef & pork

• Carbonara8.50

• Egg yolk, pancetta & parmesan sauce (Cream will be added only if ordered)

Fettuccine

• Prawns12.00

• Large prawns with rocket, garlic, pinenuts, olive oil & chill flakes

• Zia Teresa10.50

• Pancetta, saffron, mushroom & cream

Farfalle

• Pappone (V)9.00

• Broccoli, gorgonzola, walnuts & cream sauce

• Mare e Monti10.00

• Smoked salmon, cream, peas & mushrooms

Hand filled pastas

• Cannelloni10.00

• Filled with meat (veal, beef & chicken), spinach, parmesan & mozzarella. Baked in béchamel &tomato sauce

• Ravioli (V)10.00

• Filled with porcini mushroom & cheese served with a cream & parmesan sauce

• Tortelloni (V)10.50

• Sundried tomatoes & mozzarella with rocket, olive oil & cherry tomato sauce

• Ravioli Crab11.50

• New improved recipe of 80% crab & 20% mascarpone with a fresh tomato, garlic, oil & basil sauce

Primi

• *Gluten free pasta available with your choice of sauce at a suppliment1.00

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Secondi

• Calves Liver14.50

• Pan fried in butter & fresh sage leaves

• Rib-eye (9oz Scotch)15.50

• Pan fried & served with chips

• Fillet Steak (8oz Scotch)18.00

• Topped with butter, gorgonzola, parsley & served with chips

• Frou Frou18.50

• Pieces of fillet steak (8oz) cooked in brandy cream, wine, butter & garlic with a touch of chilli

• Pollo12.00

• Breast of chicken pan fried and topped with parma ham & melted telaggio cheese (soft Italian cheese)

• Veal Milanese13.50

• Covered in breadcrumbs and pan fried, served with either spaghetti Napoli, chips or salad

• Seabass13.00

• Fillet of seabass pan fried and served on a warm tomato & herb salsa

• Calamari Fritti11.50

• Squid tubes freshly battered, deep fried and served with garlic mayonnaise & chips

Salads

• Warm Chicken Caesar Salad10.00

• Served on a bed of romaine lettuce and croutons

• Tuna Flake Salad8.50

• Served on a bed of mixed salad and cannellini beans with oil and red wine vinegar dressing

• Warm Goats Cheese Salad9.00

• Served on mixed leaf & shredded beetroot salad

Side orders

• Hand cut chips2.50

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• Tomato, red onion & basil salad3.50

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• Mixed Salad3.00

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Steak sauces

• Brandy & pepper Sauce2.50

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• Cream & Mushroom Sauce2.50

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Desserts

• Panna cotta with fresh fruit coulis4.50

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• Tiramisu made with amaretto liqueur4.50

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• Blueberry tartlet with vanilla ice-cream4.50

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• Chocolate & Walnut brownies with vanilla pod ice-cream or cream4.50

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• zabaglione8.00

• (for 2 made to order, eggs, sugar, marsala wine)(minimum waiting time 15 minutes)

• Cantucci biscuits4.95

• (almond biscuits) with Vin Santo

• Affogato, 2 scoops of vanilla ice-cream with a shot of espresso coffee4.95

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• Stracciatella3.00

• (traditional italian ice-cream with small chocolate pieces)

• Lemon sorbet3.00

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• Amaretto & Cherry ice-cream with amaretti biscuits3.50

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• Vanilla pod ice-cream3.00

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Coffees & Teas

• Espresso / Decaffeinated1.95

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• Double espresso2.80

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• Cappuccino / Decaffeinated2.50

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• Cafe latte2.50

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• Americano Coffee2.50

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• Liqueur coffee5.00

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• Pot english breakfast tea2.00

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• Pot herbal teas: green, camomile, peppermint2.00

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• Hot chocolate2.00

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Dessert Wines

• Dindarello, Maculan / Glass4.00

• lovely muscaty presence, sweet and delicate

• Dindarello, Maculan / 1/2 bottle15.00

• lovely muscaty presence, sweet and delicate

• Muscat de beaumes de venise / Glass4.00

• as sweet as lina! a rare and wonderful wine, must be tried

• Muscat de beaumes de venise / 1/2 bottle15.00

• as sweet as lina! a rare and wonderful wine, must be tried

Red Wines

• Tignanello, Antinori, Tuscany, Italy 200880.50

• One of the best wines of Italy produced by the 26th generation of the Antinori family - a blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, pure fruit and seriously elegant.

• Amarone Costasera, Masi, Veneto, Italy 2006/0768.50

• The grapes are dried in lofts for 3 months after the vintage producing a rich, full-bodied wine. Hints of figs and raisins are evident on the long finish - delicious!

• Villa Antinori Rosso, Tuscany, Italy 200829.00

• Aromas of red berries and vanilla notes from the oak. Complex, stylish palate with a soft mouthfeel.

• Villa Antinori Rosso, Tuscany, Italy 2008 / 1/2 bottole14.50

• Aromas of red berries and vanilla notes from the oak. Complex, stylish palate with a soft mouthfeel.

• Chianti Classico Pèppoli, Antinori, Tuscany, Italy 200925.00

• Intense red fruit aromas are offest by delicate notes of vanilla and chocolate. Pleasantly lingering with a fresh, vibrant feel in the mouth.

• Sangiovese, Mancini, Marches, Italy 201024.50

• Juicy, crunchy, appetizing Sangiovese, with flavours of elderberry and mulberry, and a lovely sweetness mid-palate.

• Dolcetto d’Alba, Prunotto, Piedmont, Italy 201023.50

• Typical Dolcetto: striking violet colour, vibrant plum and redcurrant fruit, with a bright, aromatic palate.

• Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, La Valentina, Italy 2009 Biological23.00

• First-class peppery Montepulciano, with all the exuberant fruit and spicy character of the grape, plus an extra degree of refinement from this excellent producer.

• Rioja Crianza, Conde de Valdemar, Spain 2007/0821.50

• Complex aromas of ripe black berries balanced with warm vanilla notes and a touch of subtle spice.

• NéPriCa, Tormaresca, Puglia, Italy 201019.50

• Red fruits, black cherry and blackcurrant on the nose. On the palate, the spice of the Negroamaro is complemented by the juicy plum jam flavours of Primitivo, resulting in a soft and well-balanced wine.

• Primitivo, Itynera, Salento, Italy 201018.50

• Attractive ruby red in colour with a persistent, glass 175ml 5.00 juicy palate of baked fruits and some tobacco notes.

• Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Rita, Chile 201118.00

• Elegant and balanced, with a fruity aroma glass 175ml 4.95 dominated by berries, cloves and vanilla, while on the palate it delivers fine concentration of juicy ripe fruit.

• Malbec, Finca La Colonia, Norton, Argentina 201117.00

• Sweet and spicy aromas, reminiscent of black pepper. Ripe red fruit on the palate, smooth texture and finish.

• Merlot, Terre del Noce, Vigneti delle Dolomiti, Italy 201115.00

• Merlot, Terre del Noce, Vigneti delle Dolomiti, Italy 2011

White Wines

• Chablis 1er Cru Vau Ligneau, Hamelin Burgundy, France 2008/0938.50

• Delicate yet expressive nose with vanilla and lily aromas. Round and elegant on the palate, with classic minerality and a dry finish.

• Sancerre Les Boffants, Charles Dupuy Loire Valley, France 201032.50

• Classic Sancerre, with aromas of currants and grapefuit, a dry, elegant palate with a layer of minerality, and a neat, focused finish.

• Gavi di Gavi La Meirana, Broglia, Piedmont, Italy 201126.15

• Great texture and precision, with distinctive greengage and almond notes on the palate. Fresh and dry, this is particularly characterful Gavi.

• Viognier, Delas, VdP d’Oc, France 2010/1119.00

• Bursting with Viognier character: apricots, peaches and preserved citrus fruit. The palate is both smooth and fresh, with hints of spice.

• Pinot Grigio, Terre del Noce, Trentino, Italy 201119.00

• Very clean, nicely balanced Pinot Grigio, with glass 175ml 5.00 a gentle floral aroma, good medium weight in the mouth, and a refreshing finish.

• Torrontes, Finca La Colonia, Mendoza, Argentina 201118.00

• A sophisticated, dry, elegant rendition of this aromatic grape variety, combining minerality with white peach and floral notes such as rose and jasmine.

• Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Rita, Chile 201118.00

• Crisp and refreshing, with aromas of grapefruit glass 175ml 4.95 and lemon peel lending a fresh balance to the tropical fruit character. Delicious!

• Vinho Verde, Quinta da Lixa, Portugal 201117.50

• A fine modern Vinho Verde, with aromas of apple and grapefruit alongside herbal notes. The palate is medium- bodied and refreshing, with the classic touch of spritz.

• Pinot Bianco, Quercus, Slovenia 2010/1117.50

• Made by English Master of Wine, Angela Muir. On the nose there are notes of apple, grapefruit and lemon, as well as a pleasant vanilla note. Smooth and full-bodied on the palate, with a long finish.

• Chardonnay, First Fleet, Australia 201117.00

• Full of melon and white peach fruit, nicely held together by citrussy freshness.

• Chenin Blanc, Kanu, Stellenbosch, South Africa 201116.50

• A nose of green melon, nectarines and honeysuckle. Crisp, full-bodied palate with lifted floral notes.

• Villa Antinori Bianco, Tuscany, Italy 2009 1/2 bottle9.00

• Crisp, clean and floral, with a long, delicately aromatic palate.

Rose Wine

• Cotes de Provence Rosé, Carte Noire, France 201118.00

• Very refined dry rosé, with an attractive floral glass 175ml 5.00 aroma, redcurrant fruit, and excellent length in the mouth.

Sparkling wines & Champagnes

• Champagne Deutz Brut Classic, France45.50

• Beautifully pure, elegant wine, with a refreshing lemony aroma and a delicate mousse. Dry and with plenty of substance.

• Gavi La Meirana Sparkling, Broglia, Italy29.50

• Light and delicate, with floral and fruity notes to the fore; fine bubbles and a rounded mouthfeel are complemented by a crisp, dry finish.

• Rose deSalici Brut, Col de’Salici, Italy25.00

• A charming pastel pink Prosecco, aromas of red fruit and pears, and a refreshing red cherry palate are lifted by a fine, delicate sparkle.

• Prosecco, Conte Cavour, Italy20.50

• A delightful Prosecco: soft textured, clean as glass 125ml 5.00 a whistle, with green apple fruit, floral notes and a delicate finish.

• Pinot Spumante, Onbrina, Italy18.00

•  Delightfully light, elegant sparkling Pinot Grigio, with pear and melon fruit, delicate bubbles, and a crisp finish.

House selection wines

• Catarratto / Glass 175ml4.50

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• Catarratto /Bottle15.00

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• Trebbiano / 1/2 litre8.00

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• Nero d’Avola / Sangiovese /Glass 175ml4.50

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• Nero d’Avola / Sangiovese /Bottle15.00

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• Sangiovese / 1/2 litre8.00

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Brandy

• L arzente5.00

• 10 year old wine brandy

• Remy4.50

• Courvoisier4.50

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• Armagnac5.00

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• Vecchia romagna4.50

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Grappa di jacopo poli

• Grappa po di poli / Glass5.00

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• Grappa amorosa di vespaiolo / Glass5.00

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• Distillato di uva moscato / Glass5.00

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• Grappa amorosa di merlot / Glass5.00

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Liqueur

• Amaretto di saronna4.00

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• Limoncello (chilled)4.00

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• Sambuca4.00

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Drinks

• San Pellegrino Glass Bottled Mineral Water 750ml3.50

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• Acqua Panna Glass Bottled Still Water 750ml3.50

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• Soft Drinks2.50

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• Peroni Italian Bottled Lager 5.1%3.30

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• Peroni Gran Riserva Bottled Lager 6.6%3.60

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• All Spirits 50ml (double) with mixer5.00

• Gin, vodka, bacardi, whiskey