menu & wine list
ristorante italiano
Vizi & Sfizi Focaccia
Flat bread with olive oil, rosemary and sea salt (v)
Schiacciata all’aglio Garlic pizza bread (v)
£3.45
£3.30
Schiacciata all’aglio & pomodoro & formaggio
Bruschetta alla romana
Garlic pizza bread with tomato and cheese (v)
£3.85
Bruschetta al bacio
Toasted bread with parma ham, rocket and parmesan cheese (v)
£4.25
Toasted bread freshly topped with tomato, garlic and basil (v)
£3.00
Schiacciata all’aglio & pomodoro
Garlic pizza bread with tomato (v)
£3.55
Bruschetta al formaggio di capra Toasted bread with pepper, garlic and goats cheese (v)
£3.40
There is a discretionary 10% service charge for parties of 4 or more (evenings only)
Home made bread £1.20
Antipasti Trio fantasia
Arancini (rice filled with minced beef and peas), croquettes and mozzarella, deep fried in bread crumbs
£6.10
Salsiccia, peperoni & f inocchietto
Caprese al bacio
Slices of tomato, buffala mozzarella, olive and basil pesto fried in filo pastry
£5.95
Girelle di melenzane
Bresaola valtellina
Thin sliced cured beef with rocket salad, parmesan shavings and extra virgin olive oil
£6.50
Antipasto della casa
Traditional Italian sausages grilled with peppers and fennel seeds
Tomato, smoked scamorza cheese and fresh basil wrapped in sliced aubergine
£6.50
£5.50
Italian antipasto with salami, parma ham and Italian cheese served with mixed vegetables in wine vinegar
Formaggio di capra
Calamari fritti
Insalata di seppioline, fagiolini e patate
Goats cheese cooked with marinated vegetables, served with parma ham and rocket pesto
Deep fried calamari served with baby leaves
£6.95
£6.20
Gamberoni in bianco
Fritto mare caldo
King prawns in garlic, chilli and mint sauce served with toasted bread
£6.95
£6.95
A warm of cuttlefish, French beans and new potatoe salad, served with olive oil, lemon and fresh parsley
(min 2 people) Deep fried cuttlefish, squid, king prawns, scampi and courgettes
£8.95 per person
Please let a member of staff know if you have any allergies
£7.50
Zuppa del giorno
Home made soup of the day
£4.95
Pasta & Risotto Lasagna della casa Our freshly made lasagna
starter £4.95 main £7.95
Spaghetti al pomodoro & basilico Spaghetti with tomato, garlic and fresh basil (v)
starter £4.25 main £6.50
Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti carbonara
starter £4.95 main £6.95
starter £4.95 main £6.95
Spaghetti with beef and tomato ragù
Penne all’arrabiata
Tubes of pasta in a spicy tomato sauce and garlic (v)
starter £4.25 main £6.50
Orecchiette alle cime di rape
Paccheri Napoletani
£7.95
£8.90
Hat shaped pasta with turnips tops, garlic, chilli and parmesan cheese (v)
Penne al bacio
Tubes of pasta with onion, bacon, fresh basil, tomato sauce and a touch of cream
£6.95
Risotto al nero
Black ink risotto with squid, tiger prawns & bottarga
£10.95
Big tubes of pasta with monk fish, garlic, chilli and a touch of fresh tomato
Tagliatelle alla romana
Pasta ribbons with cream, parmesan and black pepper (v)
£7.50
Gluten free pasta is available on request
Spaghetti with bacon, egg yolk and parmesan cheese
Ravioli con spinaci e ricotta di bufala
Ravioli with spinach, ricotta bufala served with rocket and cherry tomato sauce (v)
£9.95
Linguine allo scoglio
Flat spaghetti pasta with mixed fresh seafood, garlic, a touch of chilli and tomato sauce
£10.95
Trofie al granchio
Short, thin, twisted pasta with crab meat, garlic, a touch of chilli and cherry tomato
£8.50
Risotto al bacio
Risotto with courgettes, pumpkin & smoked cheese (v)
£8.95
Pizza Pizza margherita - Tomato, mozzarella and oregano (v) Pizza capricciosa - Tomato, mozzarella, mushroom, ham, olives and artichoke Pizza al bacio - Tomato, mozzarella, parma ham, rocket & parmesan Pizza fuoco - Tomato, mozzarella, onion, spicy hot sausage and chilli Pizza prosciutto e funghi - Tomato, mozzarella, ham and mushrooms Pizza vegetariana - Tomato, mozzarella, aubergine, courgette, mushroom and onions (v) Pizza fattoria (white pizza) - Mozzarella, chicken, mushroom, rosemary and parmesan Pizza al tonno - Tomato, mozzarella, tuna, red onion and chilli Calzone - Folded pizza with tomato, mozzarella, salami and ham Pizza bufala - Tomato, mozzarella bufala, cherry tomato, shaved parmesan and fresh basil (v)
£5.95 £7.25 £8.95 £7.80 £6.80 £7.50 £7.40 £6.95 £8.95 £7.95
Secondi Pollo al bacio
All our beef is matured for a minimum of 28 days
Chicken breast with red onions and goats cheese wrapped in parma ham
Pollo regina
Anatra all’arancia & mango
£12.95
Chicken breast with Italian sausage, peppers, tomato sauce and basil
£12.95
Pan fried duck breast served with orange and mango sauce
£13.95
Agnello allo zafferano
Filetto al pepe
Lamb cutlets in saffron sauce with garlic, onion, rosemary and sundried tomato
9oz fillet steak served with brandy and green pepper sauce
Bistecca piccante
Tagliata di manzo
£19.95
£15.95
9oz sirloin steak served with king prawns, garlic and sweet spicy tomato sauce
£15.95
9oz sliced sirloin steak served with balsamic vinegar, wild rocket and shaved parmesan
£15.95
There is a discretionary 10% service charge for parties of 4 or more (evenings only)
Osso buco alla Milanese
Braised centre cut veal shank served with risotto alla milanese
£16.50
Filetto Galbiati
9oz fillet steak served with smoked cheese, shallots, balsamic vinegar, chilli in a rich red wine sauce
£20.95
Scaloppina di Vitello alla Crema
Veal served with white wine, wild mushroom and cream
£13.50
Involtini di vitello al bacio
Please let a member of staff know if you have any allergies
Veal filled with smoked parma ham, courgettes and provola cheese served with chilli and sage sauce
£13.95
ristorante italiano
Contorni Piselli (petits pois) - with onion and bacon
£2.30
Spinaci al burro (spinach) - with garlic and chilli
£2.30
Zucchine
£2.30
(courgettes) - Fried courgette in breadcrumbs
Patate saltate
- Sauté potatoes with garlic and rosemary
£2.30
Carote saltate
- Baby carrots with butter and fresh parsley
£2.30
Insalata mista
- Mixed salad
Insalata di rucola Patatine fritte
- Rocket salad with parmesan and cherry tomatoes
- French fries
£2.95 £3.10 £1.90
Wine list Entry Wine White 175ml glass
Trebbiano del Rubicone 2011
£3.50
Fiano lunate botter 2012/2013
bottle
£14.95
£3.95 £17.50
Sicily
One for the senses; deep golden colour, tropical aromatics and a palate that bursts with flavours of mango and pineapple. Crisp, dry and harmonious. 13.5% vol
Entry Wine Red Montepulciano 2012
£3.50 £14.95
Visconti della Rocca Primitivo 2011
£4.40
A smooth and easy drinking red wine with a delicate aroma and flavour of red fruits.
Botter, Puglia, Italy - 100% Primitivo
£17.50
Intense, fruity Primitivo full of jammy plum fruit and savoury spice. Smooth textured with a lick of vanilla on the finish.
Merlot doc borgo tesis “Fantinel” £19.95 Ruby red with garnet tints. Particularly harmonious taste due to the ageing in oak barrels.
White Chardonnay doc borgo tesis “Fantinel”
£4.95 £19.95
Casasole Orvieto Classico Amabile 2012
£4.95 £20.95
Fresh and fruity with floral bouquet. Reminiscent of notes of apple. Unmistakably chardonnay.
Marchesi Antinori, Umbria, Italy
Refined, elegant Orvetio showing typical floral aromas. The palate is fruity and well-balanced with some sweetness on the finish.
Pinot Grigio doc borgo tesis “Fantinel”
£5.50 £21.45
Luminous, slightly copper white. This refined wine bestows balanced and genuine tones.
Sauvignon doc borgo tesis “Fantinel
Radiant white with delicate aroma of pepper. Lean and velvety taste.
£22.95
Gavi di Gavi docg “La Ghibellina” 2012 £29.50 This typology is reputed to be among the best italian white wine. Reminiscent of lemon. Dry and velvety.
Stellato Vermentino di Sardegna 2011 £29.95 Pala, Italy - 100% Vermentino
Late-picked but fermented dry, this Vermentino is rich and concentrated with pink grapefruit and melon fruit.
Falanghina doc “Struzziero”
Very typical of areas near Naples. Full of aroma mineral and yet fruity, lasting after taste.
£27.95
Red Castel Firmian Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
£21.50
Mezzacorona, Trentino, Italy - 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Intense, complex flavour with spicy notes, hints of eucalyptus and sweet fruit and a fragrant scent of oak. Well balanced and full bodied.
Bonacosta Valpolicella Classico 2011 £24.95 Masi, Veneto, Italy - 70% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 5% Molinara
On the nose, there are aromas of violets, roses and mint combined with cherries and spices such as cinnamon and cloves. Well-structured, fresh and full-bodied.
Chianti classico DOCG “Selvole”
Sangiovese grape at its best. Full bodied with good acidity. Some feel of liquorice and lasting bouquet.
£5.75
£25.50
175ml glass
Valpolicella ripasso doc “Fratta Pasini”
bottle
£28.95
Smooth and dry. This fruity red is an elegant example of wines from the veneto region.
Barolo DOCG franco conterno
£7.75 £38.95
A big wine. Full bodied made from nebbiolo grape. This example has an ample and pleasant taste.
Amarone doc “Fratta Pasini”
Made with semidried grapes to enhance power and smoothness.Velvety and dry, hides very well its alcohol volume.
£49.95
Fine wine list White Conte della Vipera (Sauvignon Blanc/Chardonnay) 2011
£44.95
Marchesi Antinori, Umbria IGT, Italy - 80% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Semillon
Antinori’s take on the classic white bordeaux blend showing expressive sauvignon aromas of peach, herbs and melon, backed up by citrussy semillon. Dry and zesty yet with ample weight and richness in the mouth.
Pietra bianca(chardonnay/fiano)2011
Tormaresca,famiglia antinori,castel del monte,italy -90% chardonnay,10% Fiano
£8.50
£35.95
Full, intense and structured with notes of white peach, ripe apple and vanilla wood on the nose. The palate is powerful yet retains impressive precision and elegance.
Red Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 2008 Marchesi Antinori, Tuscany, Italy - 90% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon & others
£39.95
Spicy hints of cinnamon and cloves, alongside oaky and piquant peppery aromas. A rounded, creamy, sweet and well-balanced palate is followed by an aftertaste of incense, balsamic notes and cherry.
Brunello di montalcino DOCG ”tenuta oliveto”
£59.50
For many Brunello is the king of Italian red wine. Made from sangiovese grosso variety and full bodied. Purposely left unfiltered to enhance all its qualities.
Tignanello
£110.95
Marchesi Antinori, Toscana IGT, Italy - 75% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc
The 2009 vintage marks a new phase in Tignanello’s stylistic development. The wine’s characteristic power has been joined by a new sense of grace with notes of violet and liquorice complementing the red fruit and toasty oak aromas.
Rosé
Pinot Grigio Rosé, San Antonio, botter, 2012/13 Umbria, Italy
£4.10
£16.90
Very light and refreshing with a delicate pear-drop fruit. Absolutely bright and fresh, terrifically easy to drink. 12% vol
Zinfandel Blush, Hawkes Peak, 2012/13 Puglia, Italy
£4.10 £16.90
This is Italy’s take on the ever-popular sweet zinfandel rose that California does so well; it is sweet and juicy with fruit salad flavours, a ligther body and lower alcohol. 11.5% vol
½ Bottle Castel Firmian Pinot Grigio 2011
Mezzacorona, Trentino, Italy - 100% Pinot Grigio
£11.95
Very clean, nicely balanced Pinot Grigio, with a gentle floral aroma, good medium weight in the mouth and a refreshing finish.
Bonacosta Valpolicella Classico 2012 Masi, Veneto, Italy
There are aromas of violets, roses and mint combined with cherries and spices. Well-structured, fresh and full-bodied.
£13.50
Champagne Sparkling Wine 175ml glass
Prosecco doc “Collalbrigo” £6.95 Very fine bubbles. A sparkling that can accompany any meal. Dry and clean taste.
bottle
£29.65
Rosé de’Salici Brut £6.95 Col de’Salici, Italy - 100% Raboso del Piave
£29.95
A charming pastel pink colour, aromas of red fruit and pears and a refreshing red cherry palate are lifted by a fine, delicate sparkle.
House Champagne £9.95
£39.95
Champagne Rosé £9.95
£43.95
Moet Chandon
£45.00
Veuve Cliquet £65.00 Lauren Perrier £85.00 Don Perignon £169.00
Soft drinks Orange juice
£1.95
Coke
£1.95
Pineapple juice
£1.95
Diet Coke
£1.95
Peach juice
£1.95
Appletiser
£1.95
Cranberry juice
£1.95
Lemonade
£1.95
Tomato juice
£1.95
Tonic water
£2.95
Apple juice
£1.95
Still water
£3.10
Fresh orange juice
£1.95
Sparkling water
£3.10
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