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Buon Appetito! Sharing
Antipasti Bruschetta V
£3.95
Antipasto Misto
£4.95
Toasted focaccia bread topped with marinated plum tomatoes, red onion, basil and rocket leaves. Our selection of traditionally cured meats with ciabatta bread, olives and rocket with olive oil.
Zuppa del Giorno
£3.50
Formaggio Fritta
£4.95
Soup of the day served with ciabatta bread. Mozzarella, fontina and parmesan cheese in breadcrumbs, deep-fried until melted, served with sweet red onion marmellata.
Gamberoni
£5.25
Mozzarella Pomodoro
£3.95
Funghi Arrosto V
£4.55
Calamari
£4.50
King prawns baked in a garlic, tomato, chilli and basil sauce with toasted focaccia bread. Mushrooms baked in a creamy mascarpone, spinach and garlic sauce with toasted focaccia bread.
Buffalo mozzarella and plum tomato with fresh basil and olive oil. Squid, floured and deep-fried until golden served with lemon mayonnaise.
Side Orders
Selezione Grande
£8.95
Assortimento
£8.95
Piatto R ustico
£9.95
A platter of succulent buffalo wings, smokey barbecue ribs, chicken goujons and onion rings with garlic bread and dips. A selection of our favourite starters; bruschetta and formaggio fritta with succulent buffalo wings, garlic bread and dips. Rustic selection of traditionally cured Italian meats, buffalo mozzarella, rustic tomatoes, roasted peppers and artichokes with ciabatta bread and green and black olives.
Insalata, Panini & Torta
Olive Marinate V
£1.75
Mixed olives marinated in basil, garlic & coriander.
Pane della Casa V
£4.95
Garlic Ciabatta V
£2.95 £3.50 £1.95 £2.95
Our house garlic bread ideal for 2-3 to share.
With melted mozzarella
Ciabatta Bread V with olive oil and balsamic Insalata Mista V - dressed mixed leaves, peppers, onion, cherry tomatoes & olives.
Insalata R ucola
£3.25
Rocket salad with shaved parmesan & balsamic dressing.
Fries V £2.25 Roasted Vegetables V £2.25 Roasted New Potatoes V £2.25
Pollo Cesare
Starter £4.60 Main £7.95
Caesar salad with crisp cos lettuce, focaccia croutons, shaved parmesan and a sliced chargrilled chicken breast.
Available without chicken Starter £3.60 Main £5.95
Salmone e Pesto
£8.75
Fillet of salmon on a bed of mixed leaves with red onion, red and yellow peppers, cherry tomatoes and a fragrant basil pesto dressing.
Torta Caprino V
Pollo Panini
£7.75
Succulent chargrilled chicken breast, smoked mozzarella and roasted red peppers on ciabatta bread with mayonnaise and fries.
Burger Italiano
£7.65
Chargrilled 8oz*steak burger in a bun with mayonnaise, tomato, red onion and mixed leaves, served with fries. Add smoked mozzarella, dolcelatte or bacon. each 75p
Verdura Panini V £7.95
Baked goats cheese and spinach tart fresh from the oven with dressed mixed leaves and tender oven roasted vegetables.
£6.55
Roasted mushrooms, red and yellow peppers and red onion with dolcelatte cheese in ciabatta bread with mayonnaise and fries.
Pizzeria All our pizzas are thin crust and topped with Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella and oregano.
Margherita V
£5.50
Pepperoni
£7.75
Traditional tomato and mozzarella pizza. Double spicy pepperoni and sliced fresh green chillies.
Parma R egina
Italian prosciutto, rustic tomatoes and rocket are added to this margherita with black olives once cooked.
Campagna
£7.95 £6.95
Roasted field mushrooms and smoked ham.
Caprese V
£6.50
Giardiniera V
£7.35
Quattro Stagioni
£7.95
Carne Mista
£7.95
Bufalita †
£7.75
Extra toppings
each £1.00
Traditional margherita topped with fresh tomato, buffalo mozzarella and basil leaves. The four seasons; pepperoni, smoked ham, roasted mushrooms and artichokes. Italian buffalo mozzarella, fresh plum tomatoes and rocket are added to this basil pesto pizza once cooked.
A feast of oven roasted vegetables; red and yellow peppers, field mushrooms, red onions and black olives. Mixed meat in Italian! Spicy pepperoni, smoked ham, tasty Italian salami and pancetta. Pepperoni, smoked ham, pancetta, chicken, mushrooms, artichokes, chilli, red onions, roasted peppers, olives, mozzarella, dolcelatte, goats cheese, smoked mozzarella.
Menu Espresso 2 courses for £7.95 - Monday to Friday 12pm-5pm. See our special menu.
Carne e Pesce
Griglia
Pollo Cacciatore
£9.95
Filetto di Salmone
£9.95
Pollo Arrabbiata
£9.25
Baked chicken breast filled with mozzarella cheese, smothered with a classic sauce of smoked bacon, tomato, onion and mushroom, served with roasted vegetables and roasted new potatoes. Fillet of salmon in an aromatic lemon, butter and white wine sauce served with roasted new potatoes and seasoned spinach. Inspired by the Calabria region of Southern Italy; half a roast chicken coated with a mix of sweet paprika, olive oil, roast garlic, basil, oregano and a hint of chilli. Served with fries.
Pollo alla Griglia
£10.25
Controfiletto ai Ferri
£12.25
Bistecca Grande
£14.50
Chargrilled chicken breast with a dolcelatte, white wine and cream sauce, served with garlic mushrooms, fries and rocket & tomato salad. 7oz* sirloin steak chargrilled to your liking and served with garlic butter, fries, garlic mushrooms and rocket. 12oz*rib-eye steak chargrilled to your liking and served with garlic butter, fries, garlic mushrooms and rocket.
Sauces for steaks: Peppercorn, Béarnaise or Porcini Mushroom £1.75
Pasta & al Forno Spaghetti Pomodoro V
£5.75
Traditional tomato sauce with rustic tomatoes and basil.
Spaghetti Carbonara
£7.25
Authentic recipe of pancetta bacon, egg, cream and pecorino cheese.
Spaghetti Bolognese
£6.95
Penne Funghi Pancetta Linguine R ustica Pollo Diavola al Forno
Linguine Pollo e Funghi
Spicy pepperoni, chicken, roasted peppers and red onion in a spicy tomato sauce baked in the oven with penne.
Chicken, mushrooms, red onion and garlic sautéed in a rich Italian tomato sauce.
Penne Pollo e Crema
Penne Alpina £8.25
Chicken, pancetta bacon, roasted peppers, red onion and penne pasta, topped with parmesan, baked in the oven in a white wine and cream sauce.
Penne Marco Polo
£7.95
Chicken and marinated rustic tomatoes sautéed with linguine pasta and fresh basil pesto.
Bella’s own recipe - a traditional seasoned mince beef ragu.
£7.95
£7.50
Pancetta bacon, mushrooms and penne pasta sautéed in a creamy cheese sauce.
£8.25 £8.25
Polpette Americano Lasagne al Forno
£7.85
Layers of lasagne with ragu bolognese and béchamel sauces topped with parmesan.
Linguine Marinara
Cannelloni filled with spinach and ricotta, topped with tomato and béchamel sauces and baked in the oven.
£8.75
£8.95
Succulent beef and pork meatballs with garlic and herbs in a rich tomato sauce on a bed of spaghetti.
Cannelloni Spinaci e Ricotta
King prawns sautéed in a creamy salmon sauce with a hint of lemon.
£7.95
Goats cheese, cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach and extra virgin olive oil, sautéed with penne pasta and topped with toasted pine nuts.
Chicken and pancetta bacon in a creamy cheese sauce.
Linguine Gamberi
£7.60 £8.50
King prawns and red chilli sautéed in a spicy tomato sauce.
£8.60
Duck sautéed in a sweet aromatic plum sauce with spring onions and sliced mushrooms.
Penne Fresco V
Tommy’s the Baby charity is a registered charity no 1060508. Bella Italia and Tommy’s are working together to raise at least £25,000 over 12 months to help give every baby the best start in life. For every purchase of Penne Alpina Bella Italia will make a contribution of 25p to this target. †
The Bufalita pizza has no tomato sauce. *Approximate weight uncooked.
V
Suitable for vegetarians.
An optional service charge of 10% will be added to parties of 8 or more. Olives may contain stones. Chicken, fish and duck dishes may contain bones. Pesto contains nuts. All our dishes are prepared in kitchen where nuts, flour etc are commonly used, unfortunately we cannot guarantee our dishes will be free from traces of these products. If you suffer from nut or other allergies please ask a waiter for more information. All dishes may contain ingredients not listed in the menu descriptions.
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Vini Bianchi
Vini Rossi 175ml
250ml
75cl
glass
glass
btl
£3.20
£4.15
£11.65
£3.35
£4.55
£12.75
£3.50
£4.80
£13.50
Trevini, Trebbiano Rubicone, Emilia Romagna Fresh and fruity, this wine from central Italy has citrus and tropical fruit flavours.
Trevini, Sangiovese Rubicone, Emilia Romagna
Fresh fruit to the fore in this unusual grape variety.
Orvieto Abboccato Classico DOC, Badia Corti, Umbria
75cl
glass
btl
£3.20
£4.15
£11.65
£3.35
£4.55
£12.75
£3.55
£4.90
£13.75
£3.65
£4.95
£13.95
£3.75
£5.05
£14.25
£3.80
£5.25
£14.75
£4.05
£5.60
£15.75
Full bodied, with supple berry fruits and a hint of savoury spiciness.
Merlot, Giacondi, Veneto Medium bodied, juicy and plummy.
Valpolicella DOC, Bosco dei Cirmioli, Veneto
A medium wine combining light citrus flavours with hints of honey and almond.
250ml
glass Smooth, ripe berry fruit.
Rosso Puglia, San Mario, Puglia
Grillo, Giacondi, Sicily
175ml
Crunchy black cherry fruit in this medium bodied wine.
Frascati Superiore DOC, Via Romana, Lazio
£3.65
£4.95
£13.95
Medium bodied with delicate white fruits.
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC, Conviviale, Abruzzo Big, beefy, dense wine, mulberry fruit, warm and spicy.
Chardonnay, Colli Berici DOC, Casa Defra, Veneto
£3.75
£5.05
£14.25
Classic apple and melon fruit in this pure example from the north.
Primitivo di Salento, Angiò Archeo, Puglia Dark, aromatic, intensely juicy.
Chianti DOCG, Gentilesco, Tuscany
Pinot Grigio, Casa Dei Monzi, Veneto
£3.85
£5.35 £14.95
Typical tangy red fruits and a gentle structure.
Fragrant white flowers, smooth tropical fruit and a zesty finish.
Salice Salentino DOC Riserva, Sigillus Primus, Puglia
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC, Ruviano, Marche
Chianti Classico DOCG, Villa La Pagliaia, Tuscany
£17.75
Succulent fruit and spicy structure, full bodied with a velvety finish.
£4.05
£5.60
£15.75
Full, ripe citrus fruit with a minerally finish.
Pinot Grigio, Grave DOC, Fornas dai Fradis, Friuli
Rosato
£17.75
Classy, flavourful example, fresh, smooth, aromatic, peachy.
£19.95
Classic fruit cake and cherry fruit, well balanced and elegant.
Nero d’Avola Rosato, Giacondi, Sicily
£3.55
£4.90
£13.75
Vibrant strawberry and raspberry fruit.
Spumante Sparkling Pinot Grigio Canaletto, Veneto
Pinot Grigio Blush, Casa Defra, Veneto
£3.85
£5.35 £14.95
£4.00
£5.50
Light and fragrant with rose petals and peaches.
£4.05
£5.60
£15.75
£4.15
£5.70
£15.95
A refreshing dry sparkler with the focus on fruit.
Moscato d’Asti DOCG, Alasia, Piedmont
Cerasuolo Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC, Fonteluna, Abruzzo
Great fun wine. Gently sweet and frothy, with aromatic apple sherbet and honey.
Mercier, Champagne
Soft Drinks
£29.95
A classic Champagne. Fresh, fruity, intense and spontaneous.
Mineral Water
Small Large Regular Small
£1.95 £2.95 £1.95 £1.55 £2.10 Regular £1.95 Small £1.55 £2.00
Still or sparkling
Birre Nastro Azzurro 5.1% a.b.v
330ml
£2.95
330ml
£3.45
Italy’s premium export lager
Peroni Gran Riserva 6.6% a.b.v Premium strength lager. Stella Artois 5.2% a.b.v. Strongbow Cider 5.3% a.b.v
Coca-Cola, diet Coke, Fanta, Lemonade Fresh Orange Juice Fruit Juices Orange, Apple, Pineapple or Cranberry
330ml 275ml
£2.95 £2.85
£15.50
Richly fruity, dry, serious rosé.
Sanpellegrino - Traditional Italian sparkling drink Limonata - Lemon or Pompelmo - Grapefruit or Aranciata - Orange
Caffe
Spirits & Liqueurs All served in 25ml or multiples thereof. Please ask for our full selection.
Spirits Vodka, Gin, Whisky, White Rum Liqueurs Bottled Mixers Other Mixers
£2.25 £2.50 95p 50p
Cappuccino Caffe Latte/Skinny Latte Espresso Coffee Macchiato Pot of Tea English Breakfast or Earl Grey Hot Chocolate Mochaccino
Single
£1.55
Double
£1.95 £1.95 £1.85 £1.85 £1.55 £1.60 £1.95 £1.95
Dolci The Godfather V
£4.55
Nutty chocolate fudge brownies, vanilla and toffee For two to share £6.50 ice cream with chocolate crunch, chocolate sauce, fresh cream and wafer curls. with a full measure of Amaretto add £1.00
Banoffee Italiano V
£4.25
The Godfather Part II V
£4.55
Pannacotta
£4.25
Creamy vanilla and toffee ice cream with chunks of For two to share £6.50 fudge and banana topped with luxurious caramel sauce and fresh cream. Traditional creamy vanilla dessert with a red berry compote.
Banoffee with a twist! Slices of banana and caramel sauce on a crisp biscuit base, covered with zabaglione cream and sprinkled with crushed amaretti biscuits.
Mela R ustica V
Tiramisu
Warm melting chocolate pudding served with crema inglese.
Fondente al Cioccolato V £3.95
Authentic Italian dessert with light sponge soaked in coffee and marsala wine, layered with mascarpone and zabaglione cream and dusted with cocoa powder. Smooth and creamy milk and white chocolate mousse, layered upon a rich dark chocolate truffle base served with fresh cream.
Mascarpone Cheesecake V
£4.55 £4.25
Creamy baked cheesecake served with a red berry compote.
£3.95
Gelati V
£3.50
Ask for our selection of ice creams and choose your three favourites, served with a wafer curl.
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Cioccolato Napoletano
£4.55
Apple pie served warm with crema inglese.