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All special parties catered for. Set menu available. Fully Licensed, and fully air conditioned. Bookings taken. Children welcome. Sunday Roasts. All dishes on Menu are available as takeaways.

All main course dishes are served with potatoes & mixed vegetables

Gli Antipasti (The Starters)

Olive Marinate Marinated Olives	£2.75
La Zuppa del giorno Soup of the day	£4.25
Pane con Aglio Traditional pizza based Garlic bread With Cheese	£3.95 £4.50
Bruschetta della Casa Rustic Sliced Bread toasted & topped with chopped Tomatoes, Onion & Basil	£4.25
Caprese Fresh Mozzarella with Tomatoes & Basil	£5.75
Prosciutto e Melone Cured Parma Ham served with Seasonal Melon	£6.00
Antipasto Rustico Parma Ham, Salame, Bresaola, Mortadella, Parmesan & Olives	£6.90
Asparagi Grantinati Green Asparagus Gratine with Parmesan	£6.25
Cozze in Bianco o in Rosso Mussels with White Wine or with Tomato Sauce	£6.75
Melanzane Parmiggiana Oven baked layers of Aubergines, Tomatoes, Onions, Parmesan & Mozzarella	£5.75
Fritto Misto di Pesce Calamari, baby Octopus, Cuttlefish & Prawns fried with herbs	£7.50
Tortine di Granchio Crab Cakes served with a spicy Marinara sauce	£6.90
Grigliata Mista di Verduri Mixed grilled Vegetables with seasoned Olive Oil	£6.90
Gamberoni al Vino Bianco King Prawns with White Wine & fresh Tomatoes	£7.20
Avocado e Gamberetti Avocado & baby Shrimp served in a light Cocktail sauce	£7.50

Le Paste e Risotti (The Pastas & Risottos)

Lasagne di Carne Traditional lasagne with beef ragout	£8.50
Spaghetti alla Bolognese Spaghetti with a Bolognese sauce	£7.50
Fettuccine all'Alfredo Fettuccine with ham & mushrooms served with a light cream sauce	£7.20
Penne all'Arrabiata Penne with a spicy tomato sauce & strips of beef	£8.50
Linguine alle Vongole in Bianco Linguine with clams in a white wine sauce	£8.95
Taglioline al Sugo Piccante di Granchio Taglioline (thin noodles) with crab meat & a spicy tomato sauce	£8.95
Spaghetti allo Scoglio Assorted sea food with fresh tomato, garlic, white wine sauce & parsley	£9.95
Linguine Primavera Linguine with seasonal vegetables, garlic & white wine	£7.95
Fettuccine con Polpettine Fettuccine with home-made meatballs in a tomato sauce	£8.50
Rigatoni della Casa Strips of beef, peas, mushrooms, chilli, herbs & a pink sauce	£8.50
Risotto ai Funghi Porcini Risotto with porcini mushrooms	£7.95
Risotto alla Pescatora Risotto with mixed seafood & white wine	£9.20

Le Pizze (The Pizzas)

Margherita Tomato, mozzarella & basil	£5.50
Regina Tomato, mozzarella, ham & mushrooms	£7.50
Napoli olives	£6.75
Calzone (Folded pizza) tomato, mozzarella, ham & mushrooms	£8.25
Fiorentina Tomato, mozzarella, spinach, parmesan & egg	£7.25
Contadina Tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, sweetcorn & spinach	£6.95
Siciliana Tomato, mozzarella, artichokes, anchovies & black olives	£7.95
Prosciutto Cotto Tomato, mozzarella & ham	£7.00
Tropicale Tomato, mozzarella, ham & pineapple	£7.20
Quattro Stagioni Tomato, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, artichokes & black olives	£7.95
Bianca al Prosciutto Crudo Parma ham, mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, rocket & shaved parmesan	£8.50
Capricciosa Tomato, mozzarella, Parma ham, salami, black olives, artichokes & egg	£8.25
Vegetariana Tomato, mozzarella, mix grilled vegetables, sweetcorn, mushrooms & black olives	£7.95
Piccante Tomato, mozzarella, sausage & chilli	£7.50
Extra Toppings	£1.00 each
Parma Ham	£1.50

Insalate (Salads)

Tricolore Avocado, mozzarella & tomato	£6.50
Rucola e Parmiggiano Rocket & shaved parmesan	£4.50
Costa Smeralda Radicchio, lettuce, crab meat, shrimp & avocado	£7s.95
Pollanca Sliced chicken breast, spinach, radicchio, rocket & sweetcorn in a mustard dressing	£7.50

Le Carni & I Pesci (The Meat & Fish)

Petto di Pollo alla Boscaiola Chicken breast with shallots, mixed peppers, mushrooms & white wine	£13.50
Petto di Pollo con Prosciutto e Piselli Chicken breast with peas, ham, onions & white wine	£13.50
Milanese di Vitello Breaded veal cutlet	£14.50
Scaloppine di Vitello al Limone Veal scaloppini with a lemon sauce	£14.50
Fegato al Burro e Salvia Calves liver with butter & fresh sage	£14.50
Lombata di Vitello alle Erbe Grilled veal chop with fresh herbs	£17.50
Costolette d'Agnello alla Griglia Grilled Lamb Chops	£16.50
Stinco d'Agnello Shank of lamb slowly cooked in mixed herbs	£13.50
Bistecca al Pepe Grilled Scotch Sirloin Steak served with a peppercorn sauce	£16.50
Fiorentina alla Griglia Grilled Scotch T-bone steak	£19.50
Salsiccia Siciliana della Casa Grilled home made Sicilian sausage	£12.00
Grigliata Mista di Carne Mixed grilled platter (chicken breast, sausage, lamb chop, pork rib & steak)	£15.50

Filetti di Branzino Fillets of sea bass pan roasted with white wine & fresh herbs	£15.95
Tonno alla Livornese Tuna steak with capers, black olives & a tomato sauce	£13.95
Salmone Fillet of salmon with shrimp in a lobster sauce	£13.50
Halibut alla Griglia Halibut fillet grilled with fresh herbs	£15.50
Grigliata Mista di Pesce Mixed grilled seafood platter (salmon, tuna, halibut, prawns & sardine)	£16.50

Le Vini (Wines)

Bianci (White Wine)		Rossi (Red Wine)
Chardonnay Cantine Spinelli Straw yellow with exotic fruit on the nose Also by the glass (175ml)	£15.50 Bottle £3.50 Glass	Montepulciano Leoncelli Smooth, medium bodied with a hint of wild berries Also by the glass (175ml)	£15.50 Bottle £3.50 Glass
Pinot Grigio Bixio Produttori Dry white wine with a mineral character & a round spicy flavour Also by the glass (175ml)	£15.50 Bottle £3.50 Glass	Cabernet Savignon delle Venezie Cielo e Terra Fruity with some weight & balanced tannins Also by the glass (175ml)	£15.50 Bottle £3.50 Glass
Chardonnay Bricco A well-balanced & fruity with a hint of ripe peaches & apples on the nose	£16.50 Bottle	Montepulciano d’Abbruzzo Feudi d’Albe Full-flavoured, pleasantly dry with a hint of liquorice & wild berries	£17.50 Bottle
Pinot Grigio Collio Cantine Colavini A pronounced aroma with hints of fresh walnut & toasted almonds through to a full flavour with a crisp finish	£20.00 Bottle	Barbera d’Asti Superiore Le Orme Full & spicy with hints of wild raspberries & cherries on the nose	£22.00 Bottle
Vermentino la Piana di Gallura Dry, soft & well-balanced with a mineral & elegant bouquet	£20.00 Bottle	Chianti Gentilesco Bonacchi Smooth, medium bodied with good concentration of cherry	£18.50 Bottle
Pomino Bianco Frescobaldi Chardonnay & Pinot Blanc blend, this wine has a fresh & enticing bouquet of green apples, peaches & a fresh & youthful flavour	£23.00 Bottle	Nero d’Avola Chiaramonte Aged 6 months in barique, fruity, spicy & soft	£21.00 Bottle
Falanghina Beneventano Cantine de Falco Dry with a mineral & fruity bouquet of dried apricots, ripe peaches, honey & wild flowers	£21.00 Bottle	Nipozzano Chianti Ruffina Riserva Frescobaldi Full aroma of plum & dried flowers. The palate is harmonious & elegant	£28.00 Bottle
Fiano d’Avellino Cantine de Falco Spicy & lively, fresh flavours on the palate with a long, well-sustained finish	£27.00 Bottle	Pomino Rosso Frescobaldi Sangiovese with Pinot Noir, bouquet of blackberries & redcurrants with aromas of coffee and chocolate	£32.00 Bottle
Gavi del Comune di Gavi San Silvestro Spicy with a pleasant mineral tone & crisp finish	£25.00 Bottle	Barolo Riserva Costa Bussia Matured for three years in casks, this wine has firm tannins combined with ripe fruit flavours & a tangy finish	£45.00 Bottle
Savignon Bianco Collio Cantine Colavini Dry, clean flavour, at the same time elegant, soft & velvety with a bouquet reminiscent of fresh lemons, peaches & melons	£23.00 Bottle	Amarone Tedeschi This wine has a full bouquet showing vanilla & sweet fruits with a velvety & rich finish, raisiny flavours	£40.00
Chardonnay Albizia di Toscana Elegant floral aromas complemented by a clean, fruity scent of golden apples through to a forward flavour with balanced acidity & a fresh finish	£9.00 Half Bottle	Chianti Castiglioni This is a youthful style wine with an aroma of fresh fruit & a full, velvety & textured palate	£9.50 Half Bottle

Rose		Prosecco Champange
Pinot Grigio Venezie Blush The appealing pale blush colour of this wine is obtained from the skins of the Pinot Grigio grapes which are pink in colour. Fresh & fruity with an off-dry finish	£16.00 Bottle	Prosecco Colli Trevigiani Carpiné Malvolti Semi-sparkling in style with a fine & fruity bouquet Also by the glass (175ml)	£16.95 Bottle £4.00 Glass
		Rosé Brut Carpené Malvolti Sparkling rosé, light, fresh & fruity	£18.50 Bottle
		Moet & Chandon	£45.00 Bottle
		Veuve Clicquot	£50.00 Bottle

I Dolci (Desserts)
Tiramisu		£4.00
Crème Caramel		£4.25
Panna Cotta all Vaniglia Vanilla panna cotta		£4.00
Torta di Mele con Gelato alla Vaniglia Apple tart (served warm) with vanilla ice cream		£4.25
Mousse al Cioccolato Chocolate mousse		£4.50
Affogato al Caffé Vanilla ice cream with hot espresso		£3.95
Cantuccini con Vin Santo Crisp almond biscuits served with a glass of Vin Santo		£6.50
Sorbetto al Limone Lemon sorbet		£4.00
Sorbetto ai Lamponi Raspberry sorbet		£4.00
Ice Cream Vanilla, pistachio or chocolate		£3.50

I Formaggi (Cheese)
Piatto di Formaggi Misti Cheese platter, gorgonzola, taleggio, parmesan & goat cheese		£7.50

Caffé (Coffee)
Espresso	£1.60	Latte	£1.90
Double Espresso	£1.90	Liqueur Coffee	£4.50
Cappuccino	£1.90	Tea	£1.85