A TASTE OF ITALY - CHRISTMAS 2010

STARTERS

ZUPPA DEL GIORNO
Homemade asparagus soup, served with warm ciabatta bread

CAPESANTE
Fresh seared king scallops, on a bed of sweet potato, garnished with crispy Parma ham & rocket pesto

POLPETTE
Italian meatballs served in a tomato & basil sauce

SALMONE
Smoked salmon terrine with mascarpone, fresh dill & capers,
served with toasted foccacia

TORTELLONI SPINACI
Handmade pasta parcels filled with spinach & ricotta cheese,
drizzled with sage butter

BRUSCHETTA FILETTO E FUNGHI
Toasted ciabatta bread, topped with pieces of fillet steak
& mushrooms

PATE D’ANATRA
Duck pate with a hint of pistachio, served with orange & onion relish
& toasted focaccia

MAIN COURSE

PESCE *
Fresh fillets of seabass served with either a tomato & tarragon OR lemon, dill & crispy caper sauce

TACCHINO *
Traditional turkey breast served with Christmas trimmings

STINCOTTO *
Sea salt cured pork shank served with a wholegrain mustard sauce

BISTECCA *
10oz grilled sirloin steak, served with a Pepe Nero sauce (Brandy, black peppercorn & red wine)

VITELLO SPINACI *
Escalopes of veal rolled & stuffed with spinach & mushrooms, served in a red wine sauce

POLLO COTTOLETTA*
Flattened breast of chicken, coated in lemon & rosemary breadcrumbs

TAGLIATELLE POLLO
Pasta ribbons with sautéed sliced chicken & spinach with a creamy white wine sauce

SPAGHETTI GAMBERETTI
Wholewheat spaghetti with Atlantic prawns served in a basil & sunblushed tomato pesto

RISOTTO PORCINI
Arborio rice with a selection of mushrooms & porcini mushrooms & essence of truffle

* Main courses served with potatoes and fresh seasonal vegetables
- Gluten free pasta available on request

DESSERTS

HOMEMADE TIRAMISU
delicious traditional Italian dessert

BUDINO DI NATALE
Christmas pudding served with brandy sauce

HOMEMADE PANNACOTTA
served with a strawberry coulis

HAZELNUT CHOCOLATE PROFITEROLES

MIXED BERRY CHEESECAKE
served with a berry compote

TARTUFO
caramelised hazelnut & chocolate ice cream
dusted with cocoa powder

COFFEE & HOMEMADE AMARETTI BISCUITS

LUNCH (ORDERS TIL 3PM) – 2 COURSES & COFFEE £18.95
OR 3 COURSES & COFFEE £22.50

DINNER – 2 COURSES & COFFEE £24.95
OR 3 COURSES & COFFEE £28.95

Discretionary 10% service charge. GRAZIE

To confirm your reservation a £10 non refundable deposit per person should be received within 7 days of the initial booking. Individual choices should be submitted 7 days prior to the function date. To ensure a pleasant & prompt service we would be grateful if all guests would pay particular attention to the time of their reservation. For Christmas reservations and enquiries please contact Linda on 07815 579750