| FIXED MENU |
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| 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 | |||
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| £ | |||
| 1 | BRUSCHETTA MELANZANE (V) | Bruschetta of grilled aubergine, pimento peppers glazed with grated mozzarella, basil oil dressing | 5.95 |
| 2 | FORMAGGIO DI CAPRA (V) | Glazed goat’s cheese with roasted pine nuts, served with wild rocket and beetroot salad | 6.95 |
| 3 | FUNGHI AL FORMAGGIO (V) | Portobello mushroom filled with Gorgonzola, topped with a mixed herb crust gratin, served with salad of wild rocket | 8.95 |
| 4 | CAPESANTE AL LIMONE VERDE | Seared Black Pearl scallops, Avruga caviar, carrot & orange purée, citrus fruit sauce | 10.95 |
| 5 | COZZE ALLO ZAFFERANO | Fresh mussels served in a white wine, parsley, shallot & saffron cream sauce | 8.95 |
| 6 | CARPACCIO DI MANZO | Carpaccio of Aberdeen Angus beef fillet, rocket leaves, Parmesan shavings and mostarda | 12.95 |
| 7 | ANTIPASTO ALL’ ITALIANA | A selection of Italian cured meats, artichoke, pickles, baby mozzarella and warm crostini | 9.95 |
| 8 | CALAMARI FRITTI | Squid rings lightly dusted with seasoned flour, deep-fried, served with garlic & lime mayonnaise | 8.95 |
| 9 | TORTINO DI PESCE | Salmon & cod fishcakes with peas & spring onion served with mixed leaves, garlic mayo & lemon | 7.95 |
| 10 | CROSTINI CON PROSCIUTTO | Prosciutto di Parma, crostini of crème fraiche, honey dew melon, crushed pepper oil dressing | 8.95 |
| 11 | INSALATA TRICOLORE (V) | Buffalo mozzarella, sliced beef tomato, avocado mousse, basil oil dressing | 8.95 |
| 12 | GAMBERONI ALL’AGLIO | Pan fried Tiger prawns, sautéed with white wine, chilli, garlic butter and chopped parsley | 12.95 |
| PASTA AND RISOTTO | |||
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| STARTERS | MAINS | ||
| 13 | £8.95 | RISOTTO AI FRUTTI DI MARE | £15.95 |
| Arborio rice risotto, mussels, baby prawns, calamari, prawn crevette, served in a pomodoro sauce | |||
| 14 | £9.50 | LINGUINE AL GRANCHIO | £16.95 |
| Linguine pasta with fresh crab meat, chilli, garlic, vin blanc sauce, topped with crab claw | |||
| 15 | £7.95 | RISOTTO AI FUNGHI (V) | £13.95 |
| Arborio rice risotto infused with wild mushrooms, sage, truffle oil and grated Parmigiano | |||
| 16 | £8.95 | LINGUINE CAPESANTE | £15.95 |
| Linguine pasta, Black pearl scallops, garlic, fresh basil leaves, white wine and saffron sauce | |||
| 17 | £7.95 | TAGLIATELLE FIORENTINA | £13.95 |
| Tagliatelle pasta, sliced chicken, wild mushrooms, spinach, roasted pine nuts, white wine cream sauce | |||
| 18 | £7.50 | PENNE ALLE MELANZANE (V) | £12.95 |
| Penne pasta, roasted aubergine, cherry tomatoes, red onion, black olives, garlic, passata sauce | |||
| 19 | £8.50 | LINGUINE AL SALMONE | £14.95 |
| Linguini pasta, with smoked salmon, English mustard and garlic, served in a dill & lobster bisque sauce | |||
| 20 | £7.95 | SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE | £13.95 |
| Spaghetti, minced beef, red wine in tomato sauce | |||
| 21 | £8.50 | PENNE SALSICCIA | £14.95 |
| Penne pasta, chorizo sausage, fresh basil,garlic, chilli, shallots in a pomodoro sauce | |||
| 22 | £7.95 | CANNELLONI RICOTTA E SPINACI (V) | £13.95 |
| Cannelloni of ricotta cheese, spinach and nutmeg, béchamel & tomato sauce, topped with grated mozzarella | |||
| 23 | £7.50 | RAVIOLO AI FUNGHI (V) | £12.95 |
| Open raviolo of wild mushrooms, fresh plum tomatoes, garlic, sage, grated Parmigiano, white truffle oil | |||
| 24 | £7.95 | LASAGNA | £13.95 |
| Chef’s own traditional lasagna |
| MEAT AND FISH | |||
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| £ | |||
| 25 | BRASATO DI MAIALE | Braised belly of pork, creamed savoy cabbage, crispy pancetta, apple purée and cider sauce | 14.95 |
| 26 | FILETTO DI MANZO AL PEPE | Fillet of farm assured beef, with chunky chips, served in a pepper corn sauce | 24.95 |
| 27 | ANATRA ALLE CILIEGIE | Gressingham duck breast, carrot & potato mash, glazed orange segments, Grand Marnier sauce | 19.50 |
| 28 | FEGATO ALLA VENEZIANA | Seared calves liver with julienne of white onion, buttered mashed potato in a Barolo wine sauce | 18.95 |
| 29 | POLLO CON FONTINA | Corn fed breast of chicken wrapped in pancetta, filled with Fontina, fondant potato, tomato velouté | 16.5 |
| 30 | COSTOLETTE D’AGNELLO | Cornish lamb cutlets, honey glazed carrots, sautéed potatoes, rosemary & red wine sauce | 19.95 |
| 31 | BISTECCA DI MANZO AL GORGONZOLA | Sirloin of farm assured beef topped with Gorgonzola served with chunky chips and a red wine jus | 20.95 |
| 32 | BRANZINO AL VINO BIANCO E CREMA | Fillets of sea bass, wilted spinach, prawn crevette, served with a white wine, lemon & dill sauce | 17.95 |
| 33 | IPPOGLOSSO ALLO ZAFFERANO | Pan-fried supreme of halibut, creamed leeks, potato gallette, dill and saffron sauce | 20.95 |
| 34 | NASELLO E CAPE SANTE | Supreme of Scottish Salmon, Atlantic prawns, French beans with shallots, parsley butter sauce | 16.50 |
| 35 | GRIGLIATA DI PESCE MISTA | Grilled sea food medley of halibut, sea bass, salmon Black pearl scallops, king prawns, mixed leaf salad, lemon, butter & caper sauce | 26.95 |
| 36 | RANA PESCATRICE AL LIMONS | Monk fish tail, tossed baby spinach leaves, sautéed potatoes, white wine, lemon & thyme jus | 21.95 |
| SIDE ORDERS | |||
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| £ | |||
| 37 | PATATE BURRO E MENTA | new potatoes, extra virgin olive oil,chopped fresh parsley, sea salt | 2.95 |
| 38 | PUREE DI PATATE | Creamed mash potato | 2.95 |
| 39 | PATATINE FRITTE | Homemade chips | 2.95 |
| 40 | FAGIOLINI VERDI AL BURRO | Buttered French beans with shallots | 2.95 |
| 41 | SPINACI AGLIO E BURRO | Wilted spinach with garlic butter | 2.95 |
| 42 | INSALATA MISTA | Mixed leaves, cherry tomatoes, red onion, capers, cucumber with extra virgin olive oil & lemon juice | 2.95 |
| 43 | INSALATA GRECA | Mixed leaves, cherry tomatoes, red onion, capers, cucumber, black olives and feta cheese, dressed with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice & oregano | 3.95 |
| 44 | INSALATA DI POMODORO E CIPOLLA | Plum tomatoes, red onion with a basil oil dressing | 2.95 |
| 45 | INSALATA DI RUCOLA E PARMIGIANO | Wild rocket leaves with Parmesan shavings | 3.95 |
| 46 | FUNGHI SALTATI ALL'AGLIO | Sliced Portobello mushrooms, with garlic, sage and white truffle oil | 3.95 |
| 47 | ZUCCHINI FRITTI | Lightly battered courgette batons | 3.95 |
| DESSERTS AND CHEESE | ||
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| 48 | TIRAMISU | A classic dessert with amaretto liqueur, mascarpone, coffee flavored biscuit, drizzled with amaretto syrup |
| 49 | TRIO DI DOLCI | Trio of poached Williams pear, red currant cheesecake, maple & walnut ice cream |
| 50 | FONDENTE AL CIOCCOLATO | Dark chocolate fondant filled with fresh black cherries hazelnut ice cream, fresh raspberries |
| 51 | MACEDONIA DI FRUTTA ESOTICA | Exotic fresh fruit salad in a brandy snap basket, served with passion fruit & mango sorbet |
| 52 | GELATI E SORBETTI MISTI | Selection of ice creams and sorbets, served with Florentine wafers |
| 53 | CREPE ALL’ ARANCIA | Orange flavoured pancake, glazed orange segments, Cointreau liqueur, vanilla ice cream |
| 54 | CROSTATINA DI MELE | Homemade warm apple & rhubarb crumble, |
| served with cinnamon custard | ||
| 55 | MERINGA DI FRAGOLE | A meringue tower filled with fresh strawberries |
| and cream, drizzled with a raspberry coulis | ||
| ALL DESSERTS (above) £5.95 | ||
| 56 | FORMAGGI MISTI | Selection of Italian cheese: Gorgonzola, Taleggio and Parmigiano served with quince jelly, celery, grapes and savoury biscuits |
| CHEESE SELECTION £6.95 |
| CHILDREN'S MENU |
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| (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) |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
e-mail: info@cielobirmingham.com
For reservations contact Giorgio or Ali
6 Oozells Square
Brindley Place
Birmingham
B1 2JB
Tel No:
0121 632 6882
Fax No:
0121 643 6770