Traditional Italian Food, Italian Cuisine.
Original Bruschetta - tomato, oregano, olive oil, garlic
Ciabatta Garlic Bread
Marinated Olice Selection
Crudo Di San Daniele & Melone
Thin sliced San Daniele from Friuli region - cured ham with melon and sprinkled with strawberry coulis.
Pate D'Anatra All' Arancio & Grand Marnier
Giovanni's special duck liver pate cooked in herbs, red wine, orange & Grand Marnier, served with melba toast and caramelised red onions.
Carpaccio Di Manzo
Thin slices of marinated fillet of Scottish beef, lemon jus, crushed black peppercorns, oyster mushrooms, truffle oil, parmesan shavings and rocket salad.
Insalata Caprese (v)
Buffalo mozzarella cheese and beef tomatoes with olive oil, fresh basil leaves and lemon, served with rocket salad.
Capraccio Di Pesce Spada & Asparagi
This slices of marinated swordfish with olive oil, lemon zest, capers, rosemary and thyme. Served on mixed leaves and asparagus tips.
Funghi Selvatei (v)
A selection of mixed wild mushrooms, sautéed with brown butter, garlic and white wine, topped with Pecorino cheese, served in filo pastry basket.
Scelta Di Gamberoni
Large panfried king prawns with garlic and white wine sauce or with chilli, white wine and cherry tomato sauce.
Calamari Fritti
Fresh squid tubes lightly dusted with flour and fried, served with lemon and garlic mayonnaise.
Minestrone (v)
Seasonal vegetables and vegetable stock finished with a touch of tomato jus.
Zuppa Del Giorno
Chef's special soup of the day.
Lasagna Classica
Layers of egg pasta with beef Bolognese, bechamel sauce. tomato and parmesan baked in the oven.
Cannelloni Spinaci & Ricotta (v)
Oven baked pasta tubes filled with spinach and ricotta cheese, topped with tomato and bechamel sauce.
Penne Arrabiata (v)
Pasta quills with cherry tomatoes, garlic and chilli - a must for chilli lovers!
Pappardelle al Ragu d'Anatra & Tartufo
Large ribbons of pasta with ragu of roast duck in a light red wine and herb sauce, drizzled with truffle oil infusion.
Spaghetti ai Frutti di Mare & Porri
Spaghetti with squid, scallops, shrips, mussels, clams, leeks, white wine and garlic in a light tomato sauce.
Fettucine Primavera (v)
A nest of flat pasta cooked with marinated courgettes, carrots, auberines, spring onions, broccoli, lemon jus, in a marcarpone and cream sauce.
Spaghetti Chitarra
Spaghetti with honey roast ham, button mushroom, cherry tomatoes and brandy topped with buffalo mozzarella cheese.
Selezione di Risotti
Ask a member of staff for the risotto of the day or any other requirement.
Children's portions available on request
Other pasta dishes available on request
Pollo Dragoncello & Gamberetti
Oven roast corn fed chicken breast served with wine, cherry tomatoes, tarragon, atlantic prawns and a touch of cream served with rosemary mashed potato.
Saltimbocca all Romana
Traditional veal escalopes folded with parma ham and sage, served with butter and white wine sauce, accompanied with mash potato.
Filetto della Casa
Tower of medallions of Scottish beef fillet and fontina cheese, with smoked red wine reduction and dolcelatte sauce, accompanied by dauphanoise potatoes.
Filetto Pepe Verde
8oz prime Scottish fillet steak with green peppercorns, red wine, brandy and demi glaze and a hint of cream, garnished with fondant potatoes.
Bistecca al Funghetto
8oz grilled Scottish sirloin steak with a selection of mushrooms, port wine and cream, accompanied with roast potatoes.
Fegato di Vitello alla Veneziana
Panfried calves liver strips, cooked with shallots, onion, sage, butter and white wine, served with traditional grilled polenta.
Scelta di Gamberoni
Large panfried king prawns with garlic and white wine sauce or with chilli, white wine and cherry tomato sauce.
Rana Pescatrice alle Ciliegine
Oven roast monksfish with roast tomatoes, garlic, chilli, oregano, lemon and white wine sauce, topped with cherry tomatoes.
Spigola al Finocchio
Panfried fillet of seabass served with strips of fennel, garlic, lemon, herbs and fish stock, accompanied with parsley potatoes.
Filetti di Salmone
Oven roasted tower of fresh Scottish salmon filled with Mediterranean vegetables, served with prosecco, shallots, lemon thyme jus, topped with saffron creme fraiche, garnished with parsley potatoes.
Seasonal vegetables are included with all of the above main courses with the exception of the pasta and risotto dishes
Insalata di Tonno & Fagioli
Sauteed strips of fresh tuna, garlic, herbs, cherry tomatoes, barlotti beans, red onions, serve on a mixed leaf salad, drizzled with pesto and olive oil coulis.
Insalata di Pollo Arrosto
Strips of oven roast cornfed chicken breast with mixed leaves, fresh asparagus and cherry tomatoes drizzleed with a wholegrain mustard and herb mayonnaise, topped with orgeano croutons.
Spinaci Saltati
Sauted spinach
Zucchine Fritte
Deep fried courgettes in tempura
Pure Di Patate
Mashed potato and chives
Patate All Lyonnaise
Potato with sautéed onion and herbs
Patate Arrosto
Oven roasted potatoes
Insalata Italiana
Rocket leaves with Parmesan shavings and balsamic dressing
Insalata Mista
Mixed salad with olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette
Insalata Di Pomodoro E Cipolle
Tomato, red onion and chive salad
Fresh soup of the day (v)
Penne Amatriciana
Pasta quills cooked with pancetta, sundried tomato, plum tomato, garlic & a touch of chilli
Cold Salad of Atlantic Prawns & Cherry Tomato
Served with mixed leaves, avocado slices & grilled peppers, drizzled with lemon, Thyme, olive oil & garlic dressing
Oven Roasted Beef Tomatoes
Filled with diced aubergine, tomato, basil & mozzarella cheese, topped with parmesan cheese & served on rocket salad
Freshly Prepared Salmon, Cod & Dill Fish Cakes
Coated in bread crumbs, deep fried & served on a mixed leaf salad & garlic mayonnaise
Carneroli Risotto
carneroli risotto cooked with mixed grilled vegetables, parmesan, wine & saffron sauce. (v)
Breast of Corn Fed Chicken
Served with a mushrooms, brandy & cream sauce
Oven Roast Leg of Welsh Lamb
Served with rosemary, Barolo wine & garlic sauce
Spaghetti Con Vongole
Spaghetti served with baby clams, wine, garlic, sundried tomato & parsley.
Fresh Fish of the Day
Served with wine, dill & lemon sauce or deep fried in beer tempura
Bollito di Manzo
(Rib of beef braised in vegetable stock)
All main dishes are served with Italian roast potatoes & seasonal vegetables.
Sweet of the Day
Coffee extra
Home Made Soup of the Day
Or
Insalata di Mozzarella & Avocado
Rocket salad with cherry mozzarella, avocado, plum tomatoes & grilled fennel, drizzled with basil & olive oil vinegarette
Or
Fettucine ai Funghi Selvatici & crema
Pasta ribbons cooked with wild mushrooms, sundried tomato & cream sauce
Or
Insalata di Pancetta
Warm mixed leaf salad served with grilled pancetta, roast sweet peppers & leek, topped with pecorino cheese
Bocconcini di Manzo Lucano
Diced beef sautéed in olive oil with shallots sweet peppers, pancetta & cherry tomato, wine & garlic sauce, accompanied with oregano mashed
Or
Fileto di Trotta
Panfried fillet of trout served with spring onion, wine, lemon & butter sauce, garnished with parsley potatoes
Or
Risotto con Gorgonzola & Basilico
Carneroli risotto cooked with gorgonzola cheese, sundried tomato, basil & wine sauce
Or
Corn Fed Chicken Thigh
Oven roasted with celery, carrots, cup mushrooms, red wine & herbs accompanied with parsley potatoes
Or
Spaghetti con Vongole
Spaghetti served with baby clams, wine, garlic, cherry tomatoes & parsley sauce
Or
Gnocchi di Patate al Pesto
Fresh potato dumpling cooked in wine, basil, pesto & cream sauce topped with pecorino cheese
Sweet of the Day
Coffee extra
Fresh Soup of the day served with a selection of bread
Or
Radicchio salad served with provolone cheese, walnuts & pears drizzled with infusion of sesame oil
Or
Paglia & fieno al pesto
(pasta ribbons served with basil & pesto sauce, cream & roast pine nuts, sprinkled with pecorino romano)
Or
Lardon of roasted pancetta served with mixed leaves, rocket salad, plum tomatoes & foats cheese, drizzled with basil olive oil
Turkey escallops served with pancetta, shallots, cranberry, red wine & sage sauce
Or
Italian pork sausages braised with wine, onion, plum tomatoes & herbs, accompanied with leek mashed potatoes
Or
Spezzatino di manzo
Sauté strips of beef served with field mushrooms, thyme, port & cream sauce, served on a bed of risotto
Or
Steamed cod steak in cherry tomato, garlic, onion, oregano, mussels served with homemade chips
Or
Casarecce vegetarian
Short pasta served with grilled aubergine, peppers, and cherry tomatoes with creamy straccio cheese
There is a selection of fish or meat salads available on request
Coffee extra
THIS MENU IS NOT AVAILABLE ON FRIDAY & SATURDAY EVENINGS
(Tuesday through to Saturday lunch) (Monday to Thursday evenings)
Fresh soup of the day served with a selection of bread
Or
Radicchio salad served with provolone cheese, walnuts & pears drizzled with infusion of sesame oil
Or
Paglia & fieno al pesto
(Pasta ribbons served with basil & pesto sauce, cream & roast pine nuts, sprinkled with pecorino romano)
Or
Lardon of roasted pancetta served with mixed leaves, rocket salad, plum tomatoes & goat's cheese, drizzled with basil olive oil
Cosciotte di pollo ripiene
Chicken thigh filled with asiago cheese & Parma ham, coated in bread crumbs & shallow fried, served with roast potato wedges cooked in garlic and rosemary.
Or
Italian pork sausages braised with wine, onion, plum tomatoes & herbs, accompanied with leek mashed potatoes
Or
Spezzatino di manzo
Sauté strips of beef served with field mushrooms, thyme, port & cream sauce, served on a bed of risotto
Or
Steamed cod steak in cherry tomato, garlic, onion, oregano, mussels served with homemade chips
Or
Casarecce vegetarian
Short pasta served with grilled aubergine, peppers, and cherry tomatoes with creamy straccio cheese
There is a selection of fish or meat salads available on request
Coffee extra
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