FIXED MENU
from 30th January 2012.
Starters
 
Homemade soup of the day served with warm focaccia bread
 
Spaghetti with fresh clams, mussels, Atlantic prawns, Passata sauce
 
Chicken liver, shallots, smoked pancetta, red wine reduction, warm crostini
 
Grilled halloumi, roasted red peppers, aubergine & courgettes, balsamic dressing
 
Mains
 
Supreme of cod, chorizo sausage, savoy cabbage, borlotti beans, served in a basil, garlic & sweet cherry tomato broth
 
Corn fed breast of chicken, creamy mash, pink peppercorn sauce
 
Veal escalope topped with Parma ham, parmesan gratin, wilted spinach, white wine, butter & sage jus
 
Arborio rice risotto, asparagus, gorgonzola infused with white wine & saffron
 
Desserts
 
A selection of desserts from a la carte menu
 
Italian cheese selection, savoury biscuits, quince jelly, celery and grapes supp. £2.00
 
 
2 courses £12.95 ////////// 3 courses £15.95
 
Available Mon – Thur: 12pm – 3pm & 5.30pm- 7pm, Fri and Sat: 12pm –7pm
STARTERS
£
    
1BRUSCHETTA MELANZANE (V)Bruschetta of grilled aubergine, pimento peppers glazed with grated mozzarella, basil oil dressing5.95
    
2FORMAGGIO DI CAPRA (V)Glazed goat’s cheese with roasted pine nuts, served with wild rocket and beetroot salad6.95
    
3FUNGHI AL FORMAGGIO (V)Portobello mushroom filled with Gorgonzola, topped with a mixed herb crust gratin, served with salad of wild rocket8.95
    
4CAPESANTE AL LIMONE VERDESeared Black Pearl scallops, Avruga caviar, carrot & orange purée, citrus fruit sauce10.95
    
5COZZE ALLO ZAFFERANOFresh mussels served in a white wine, parsley, shallot & saffron cream sauce8.95
    
6CARPACCIO DI MANZOCarpaccio of Aberdeen Angus beef fillet, rocket leaves, Parmesan shavings and mostarda12.95
    
7ANTIPASTO ALL’ ITALIANAA selection of Italian cured meats, artichoke, pickles, baby mozzarella and warm crostini 9.95
    
8CALAMARI FRITTISquid rings lightly dusted with seasoned flour, deep-fried, served with garlic & lime mayonnaise8.95
   
9TORTINO DI PESCESalmon & cod fishcakes with peas & spring onion served with mixed leaves, garlic mayo & lemon 7.95
    
10CROSTINI CON PROSCIUTTOProsciutto di Parma, crostini of crème fraiche, honey dew melon, crushed pepper oil dressing8.95
    
11INSALATA TRICOLORE (V)Buffalo mozzarella, sliced beef tomato, avocado mousse, basil oil dressing8.95
    
12GAMBERONI ALL’AGLIO Pan fried Tiger prawns, sautéed with white wine, chilli, garlic butter and chopped parsley12.95
PASTA AND RISOTTO
STARTERS MAINS
    
13£8.95RISOTTO AI FRUTTI DI MARE£15.95
  Arborio rice risotto, mussels, baby prawns, calamari, prawn crevette, served in a pomodoro sauce 
    
14£9.50LINGUINE AL GRANCHIO£16.95
  Linguine pasta with fresh crab meat, chilli, garlic, vin blanc sauce, topped with crab claw 
    
15£7.95RISOTTO AI FUNGHI (V)£13.95
  Arborio rice risotto infused with wild mushrooms, sage, truffle oil and grated Parmigiano 
    
16£8.95LINGUINE CAPESANTE£15.95
  Linguine pasta, Black pearl scallops, garlic, fresh basil leaves, white wine and saffron sauce 
    
17£7.95TAGLIATELLE FIORENTINA£13.95
  Tagliatelle pasta, sliced chicken, wild mushrooms, spinach, roasted pine nuts, white wine cream sauce 
    
18£7.50PENNE ALLE MELANZANE (V)£12.95
  Penne pasta, roasted aubergine, cherry tomatoes, red onion, black olives, garlic, passata sauce 
    
19£8.50LINGUINE AL SALMONE£14.95
  Linguini pasta, with smoked salmon, English mustard and garlic, served in a dill & lobster bisque sauce  
    
20£7.95SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE£13.95
  Spaghetti, minced beef, red wine in tomato sauce 
    
21£8.50PENNE SALSICCIA£14.95
  Penne pasta, chorizo sausage, fresh basil,garlic, chilli, shallots in a pomodoro sauce  
    
22£7.95CANNELLONI RICOTTA E SPINACI (V)£13.95
  Cannelloni of ricotta cheese, spinach and nutmeg, béchamel & tomato sauce, topped with grated mozzarella 
    
23£7.50RAVIOLO AI FUNGHI (V)£12.95
  Open raviolo of wild mushrooms, fresh plum tomatoes, garlic, sage, grated Parmigiano, white truffle oil  
    
24£7.95LASAGNA£13.95
  Chef’s own traditional lasagna
MEAT AND FISH
£
25BRASATO DI MAIALEBraised belly of pork, creamed savoy cabbage, crispy pancetta, apple purée and cider sauce 14.95
    
26FILETTO DI MANZO AL PEPEFillet of farm assured beef, with chunky chips, served in a pepper corn sauce24.95
    
27ANATRA ALLE CILIEGIEGressingham duck breast, carrot & potato mash, glazed orange segments, Grand Marnier sauce19.50
    
28FEGATO ALLA VENEZIANASeared calves liver with julienne of white onion, buttered mashed potato in a Barolo wine sauce18.95
    
29POLLO CON FONTINA Corn fed breast of chicken wrapped in pancetta, filled with Fontina, fondant potato, tomato velouté16.5
    
30COSTOLETTE D’AGNELLO Cornish lamb cutlets, honey glazed carrots, sautéed potatoes, rosemary & red wine sauce 19.95
    
31BISTECCA DI MANZO AL GORGONZOLASirloin of farm assured beef topped with Gorgonzola served with chunky chips and a red wine jus20.95
    
32BRANZINO AL VINO BIANCO E CREMAFillets of sea bass, wilted spinach, prawn crevette, served with a white wine, lemon & dill sauce17.95
    
33IPPOGLOSSO ALLO ZAFFERANOPan-fried supreme of halibut, creamed leeks, potato gallette, dill and saffron sauce 20.95
    
34NASELLO E CAPE SANTESupreme of Scottish Salmon, Atlantic prawns, French beans with shallots, parsley butter sauce 16.50
    
35GRIGLIATA DI PESCE MISTAGrilled sea food medley of halibut, sea bass, salmon Black pearl scallops, king prawns, mixed leaf salad, lemon, butter & caper sauce26.95
    
36RANA PESCATRICE AL LIMONSMonk fish tail, tossed baby spinach leaves, sautéed potatoes, white wine, lemon & thyme jus 21.95
SIDE ORDERS
£
37PATATE BURRO E MENTAnew potatoes, extra virgin olive oil,chopped fresh parsley, sea salt 2.95
38PUREE DI PATATECreamed mash potato 2.95
39PATATINE FRITTE Homemade chips2.95
40FAGIOLINI VERDI AL BURROButtered French beans with shallots 2.95
41SPINACI AGLIO E BURRO Wilted spinach with garlic butter2.95
42INSALATA MISTAMixed leaves, cherry tomatoes, red onion, capers, cucumber with extra virgin olive oil & lemon juice 2.95
43INSALATA GRECAMixed leaves, cherry tomatoes, red onion, capers, cucumber, black olives and feta cheese, dressed with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice & oregano 3.95
44INSALATA DI POMODORO E CIPOLLA Plum tomatoes, red onion with a basil oil dressing2.95
45INSALATA DI RUCOLA E PARMIGIANOWild rocket leaves with Parmesan shavings3.95
46FUNGHI SALTATI ALL'AGLIOSliced Portobello mushrooms, with garlic, sage and white truffle oil3.95
47ZUCCHINI FRITTILightly battered courgette batons3.95
DESSERTS AND CHEESE
48TIRAMISUA classic dessert with amaretto liqueur, mascarpone, coffee flavored biscuit, drizzled with amaretto syrup
   
49TRIO DI DOLCITrio of poached Williams pear, red currant cheesecake, maple & walnut ice cream
   
50FONDENTE AL CIOCCOLATODark chocolate fondant filled with fresh black cherries hazelnut ice cream, fresh raspberries
   
51MACEDONIA DI FRUTTA ESOTICA Exotic fresh fruit salad in a brandy snap basket, served with passion fruit & mango sorbet
   
52GELATI E SORBETTI MISTI Selection of ice creams and sorbets, served with Florentine wafers
   
53CREPE ALL’ ARANCIAOrange flavoured pancake, glazed orange segments, Cointreau liqueur, vanilla ice cream
   
54CROSTATINA DI MELEHomemade warm apple & rhubarb crumble,
  served with cinnamon custard
   
55MERINGA DI FRAGOLEA meringue tower filled with fresh strawberries
  and cream, drizzled with a raspberry coulis
   
  ALL DESSERTS (above) £5.95
   
56FORMAGGI MISTISelection of Italian cheese: Gorgonzola, Taleggio and Parmigiano served with quince jelly, celery, grapes and savoury biscuits
   
  CHEESE SELECTION £6.95
CHILDREN'S MENU
(Only children under 12 years of age)
MAINS
Penne pomodoro
Spaghetti Bolognese
Home made fish fingers with mash & peas
Home made chicken nuggets with chips & beans
DESSERTS
Fresh fruit salad served in a fruit syrup
Ice cream, raspberry jelly and fruit sundae
A selection of ice-creams, with wafer and sprinkles
Warm chocolate tart served with vanilla ice-cream
2 courses - £7.95
SUNDAY LUNCH (5th February 2012)
Starters
 
Homemade soup of the day served with warm focaccia bread
 
Spaghetti with fresh clams, mussels, Atlantic prawns, Passata sauce
 
Chicken liver, shallots, smoked pancetta, red wine reduction, warm crostini
 
Grilled halloumi, roasted red peppers, aubergine & courgettes, balsamic dressing
 
Mains
 
Farm assured strip loin of beef, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, honey glazed parsnips, red wine, thyme & rosemary jus supp. £3.00
 
Supreme of cod, chorizo sausage, savoy cabbage, borlotti beans, served in a basil, garlic & sweet cherry tomato broth
 
Corn fed breast of chicken, creamy mash, pink peppercorn sauce
 
Arborio rice risotto, asparagus, gorgonzola infused with white wine & saffron
 
(ALL MAIN COURSES ARE SERVED WITH NEW POTATOES AND SELECTION OF VEGETABLES)
 
Desserts
 
A selection of desserts from a la carte menu
 
Italian cheese selection, savoury biscuits, quince jelly, celery and grapes supp. £2.00
 
2 courses £12.95 /////// 3 courses £15.95
 
Available Sunday: 12pm – 7pm
VALENTINES DAY MENU 2012
 
Starters
 
Warm goats cheese served in a filo pastry parcel, grilled asparagus spears, balsamic reduction
 
Homemade fresh Lobster soup, warm focaccia bread
 
Trio of Scottish smoked salmon, Cornish crab mousse, prawn crevette, avocado puree & Avruga caviar dressing
 
Prosciutto di Parma, bresaola, baby mozzarella, queen olives, sun blushed tomatoes, olive tapenade, warm crostini bread
 
Mains
 
Pan fried tail of Monkfish, sautéed potatoes, baby spinach leaves, white wine & lemongrass sauce
 
Medallions of Aberdeen Angus fillet of beef, fondant potato, glazed baby carrots, Barolo wine jus
 
Open ravioli filled with Porcini, Shitake & Oyster mushrooms in a cream of sage & truffle oil sauce, grated Parmigiano
 
Corn fed breast of chicken with Black Diamond French truffles, Charlotte potatoes, sugar snap peas, pink peppercorn sauce
 
Desserts
 
Trio of vanilla pannacotta with toasted flaked almonds, Champagne jelly and raspberry mousse gateaux
 
Medley of exotic fresh fruit served in a brandy snap basket, served with mango & passion fruit sorbet
 
Chocolate & Grand Marnier mousse in a chocolate noir casing, served with hazelnut ice cream, garnished with fresh raspberries
 
Selection of Italian cheeses with walnut bread and quince jelly
 
£44.95 per person
 
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