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V I NI ITA LIA N I
BIAN C H I / WHITE
R O SS I / RED
B E VANDE
Pinot Grigio,
serra di pago, Veneto
MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO,
LENORA, abruzzo
non-alcoholic
Easy drinking, fresh and fruity.
A classic. Full bodied and rich.
FRASCATI, 'VIA ROvANA',
CASTELLANI, LAZIO
Nero d’avola,
TERRE DELL'ISOLA, SICILIA
GLASS 4.85 / 6.50 BOTTLE 17.95
Owned and run by the Castellani
family since 1903. Medium dry and
refreshing. Goes well with fish,
white meat and Carbonara.
GLASS 5.10 / 6.70 BOTTLE 18.50
S P U MANTI
SPARKLING
FERRARI BRUT, TRENTO
Italy’s best Fizz. Made from 100% handpicked Chardonnay grapes, this wine is
matured for 3 years before release.
Dry, refined and memorable.
GLASS 6.95 BOTTLE 37.50
PROSECCO Santa Sara, veneto
Created especially for us - and named
after Sarah, who works at Carluccio's.
Fine bubbles, dry and delicate.
GLASS 4.95 BOTTLE 24.00
ROSATI
SICANI BIANCO,
Cantine Settesoli, Sicilia
Citrusy and fresh made from Inzolia and
Trebbiano grapes. Exclusive to Carluccio's.
GLASS 4.20 / 5.25 BOTTLE 14.95
BOLD WHITE
PLANETA LA SEGRETA BIANCO,
SICILIA
We've worked with Francesca Planeta
and her family for over a decade. They're
one of the most inventive producers in
Sicily. This is their 'secret' white; rich,
aromatic and fruity.
GLASS 5.25 / 7.00 BOTTLE 19.95
Verdicchio, CASTELLANI, MARCHE
If you like our Sicani Bianco, try this.
It is fruitier and has more flavour.
Good as an aperitif or with seafood.
GLASS 4.45 / 5.80 BOTTLE 15.50
ROSÉ
SILVIUM, BOTROMAGNO, PUGLIA
You can only buy this at Carluccio’s,
or if you live near the D’Agostino brothers’
vineyards in Gravina, Puglia. Almost a light
red, rich and fruity with a crisp finish.
GLASS 5.10 / 6.70 BOTTLE 18.50
PINOT GRIGIO,
PIAZZA DEI CAMPITELLI, SICILIA
An elegant, crisp and fruity pink
Pinot Grigio.
GLASS 5.75 / 8.00 BOTTLE 21.50
Carluccio’s coffee supports
the Rainforest Foundation UK,
Charity No. 1138287.
Vintages are subject to availability. Still wine served in 175ml
and 250ml glass sizes, sparkling wine served in 125ml glass size.
All our wines by the glass are available as 125ml measures on
request. Printed on 100% recycled material using vegetable inks.
All tips go to staff without deduction. An optional service
charge of 12.5% will be added to parties of 8 or more. Prices for
customers seated in the restaurant include VAT. We accept cash,
Visa, Mastercard, Amex and Maestro but not cheques. Due to the
presence of gluten and nuts in some of our dishes, we are unable
to guarantee the absence of these allergens in our menu items.
Carluccio’s, 35 Rose Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9EB /
[email protected] www.carluccios.com
ELEGANT WHITES
GAVI, 'VIA DELFINI', PIEMONTE
A great example of a traditional Gavi.
Refined and elegant with a burst of
green apple.
GLASS 5.95 / 8.50 BOTTLE 22.00
SAUVIGNON BLANC,
Mirella, VENETO
A refreshing and zingy Sauvignon from
Veneto's rolling hillsides. Really good
with Calamari or Fritto Misto.
GLASS 4.65 / 6.00 BOTTLE 16.25
LANGHE ARNEIS, CRISTINA
ASCHERI 2012/13, piemonte
Billed as the 'rising star' of Italian grape
varieties, Arneis is not very well known but
it should be. Fresh and zesty with great
finesse. BOTTLE 24.00
ANSELMI SAN VINCENZO,
2012/13, VENETO
If it's got Roberto Anselmi's name on it it's a
very good wine. Fruity and fresh with a hint
of peach, this is 'Soave' at its best.
BOTTLE 28.00
GLASS 4.40 / 5.65 BOTTLE 15.25
Warm and spicy, Nero d’Avola is
Sicily’s most famous red grape.
GLASS 4.50 / 5.95 BOTTLE 15.95
Sicani Rosso,
Cantine Settesoli, Sicilia
A blend of Nero d’Avola and Mascalese
grapes. Exclusive to Carluccio's.
GLASS 4.20 / 5.25 BOTTLE 14.95
SAN PELLEGRINO / aqua panna
MINERAL WATER / 2.50
500ml
JUICEs / 2.50
fresh or ange • fresh apple • fresh
lemonade • cr anberry • pear • peach
• cloudy cherry • pink gr apefruit
Limonata / 2.25
San Pellegrino sparkling lemonade.
Aranciata / 2.25
San Pellegrino sparkling orange.
COCA COLA, diet coke / 2.30
ELEGANT REDS
BEER
BARBERA, ‘AMONTE’,
CANTINE VOLPI, PIEMONTE
Peroni NASTRO AZZURRO /
3.80 / 6.25
These producers are picky. They choose
grapes from all over Piedmont, making
sure they deliver a soft and fruity wine,
with a little spice.
GLASS 6.25 / 8.60 BOTTLE 23.00
ValpolicellA,
Villa barbaro, veneto
Light and fruity. A blend of Corvina
and Rondinella grapes.
330ml / 660ml 5.1% ABV
Peroni Red / 3.60
330ml 4.7% ABV
PERONI Gran Riserva / 3.95
330ml 6.6% ABV
DRAUGHT PERONI /
Half 2.40 / Pint 4.60
GLASS 4.85 / 6.50 BOTTLE 17.95
Draught 5.1% ABV where available
MERLOT,
VILLA BELVEDERE, VENETO
SPIRITS & APERITIVo
GLASS 5.00 / 6.60 BOTTLE 18.00
Peach purée topped with Prosecco.
REDS TO SAVOUR
Aperol topped with Prosecco and soda.
An everyday light and delicate Merlot.
Planeta La Segreta ROSSO,
Sicilia
A blend of Sicily's Nero d'Avola with
international grapes makes this wine
traditional with a modern twist.
A fresh yet intense gem.
GLASS 5.25 / 7.00 BOTTLE 19.95
CHIANTI RISERVA, VILLA
CAMPOBELLO 2009/10, TOSCANA
A careful selection of the very best grapes
are picked to make a great wine. Warm red
fruit flavours with a touch of vanilla.
GLASS 6.50 / 8.75 BOTTLE 25.00
amarone, 'VILLA BELVEDERE',
VENETO, 2008/09
The King of Italian wines. Made with the
very best grapes, which are semi-dried
to build the rich fruit character.
BOTTLE 36.00
belLini / 5.95
Aperol spritz / 5.95
LEMON spritz / 5.95
A refreshing cocktail of Limoncello and
sparkling Limonata topped with Prosecco.
mediterraneo / 5.95
Bombay Sapphire gin and Fever Tree
Mediterranean tonic with a sprig of
lemon thyme.
CAMPARI / 5.00
With soda or orange.
CAMPARi SODA MINI BOTTLE / 3.25
limoncEllo / 4.75
Traditional lemon liqueur, served chilled.
Mandarino / 6.95 ★
Fresh mandarin juice, vodka, Cocchi
Americano, peach bitters and our own
Pinot Grigio.
SPIRITS / from 5.65 50ml measures
gr appa • am are t to • s treg a • sambuca •
amaro • whisk y • br andy • gin • tia maria
• rum • vodk a • fr angelico • aperol
HP
A P E R I T I VO
Time’s a big ingredient in Italian food.
There’s no rush - start with beer,
wine or a cocktail and some Italian crisps
pasta fritta or a tin of bread.
bellini / 5.95
Peach purée and Prosecco.
aperol spritz / 5.95
The classic Venetian aperitif,
Aperol topped with Prosecco and soda.
mediterraneo / 5.95
Bombay Sapphire gin and Fever Tree tonic
with a sprig of lemon thyme.
MANDARINO / 6.95 ★
Fresh mandarin juice, vodka, Cocchi Americano,
peach bitters and our own Pinot Grigio.
LEMON SPRITZ / 5.95
A refreshing cocktail of Limoncello
and sparkling Limonata topped with Prosecco.
small italian plates
focaccia ALL’AGLIO / 3.75
Neapolitan spaghetti with whole fresh clams,
garlic, herbs and chilli.
Freshly baked focaccia,
Ligurian crisp bread, grissini and sliced Tuscan breads
with butter or extra virgin olive oil.
PASTA FRITTA / 2.50
sea salt.
TortellIni all' Emiliana / 9.95 ★
Small pasta parcels stuffed with prosciutto
and served in a cream and ham sauce.
Pasta “crisps” with herbs and
VeRdura Fritta / 3.50
peppers in a crispy batter.
pasta alla puttanesca / 8.25
Courgette, aubergine &
Penne with a spicy sauce of tomatoes,
olives, capers and anchovy.
focaccia / 2.35
Home-baked Ligurian bread made
with extra virgin olive oil, with balsamic vinegar for dipping.
Marinated olives / 2.75
pitted olives.
Mixed green and black
Sicilian giant green olives.
FIRST COURSES
A thick soup of pasta,
creamy borlotti beans and tomato. Finished with extra
virgin olive oil infused with Parma ham and chilli.
ZUPPA DI FUNGHI CON PANCETTA / 5.45
A rich soup
of mushrooms and Italian bacon, with fresh focaccia bread.
ANTIPASTI
BRUSCHETTA / 5.50
Fresh ripe tomatoes, roasted
peppers, basil and oregano on garlicky chargrilled ciabatta.
CALAMARI FRITTI / 6.25
Crispy calamari, lightly
floured and fried, served with a wedge of lemon.
SARDINE ALLA GRIGLIA / 6.50
Chargrilled sardine
fillets with radicchio, rosemary & balsamic dressing.
BRUSCHETTINE / 4.25 per person
Three mini
bruschetta; tomatoes and peppers, goat's cheese and onion
jam, chicken liver pâté. Great for sharing.
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SPAGHETTI ALLE VONGOLE IN BIANCO / 11.95
savoury bread tin / 3.95
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PASTA E FAGIOLI / 5.45 ★
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Linguine pasta with squid, mussels and prawns,
with garlic, herbs and chilli.
sweet aged balsamic vinegar.
ZUPPE
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LINGUINE AI FRUTTI DI MARE / 11.95
GRISSINI / 3.95 Thin grissini wrapped in Parma ham.
PARMIGIANO / 3.95 Parmesan chunks drizzled with
PRIMI
We are founding members of the Sustainable
Restaurant Association and proud to be awarded
3 * for the work we have done to improve how we
interact with our environment.
Egg pappardelle with a mix of shiitake, oyster,
porcini and button mushrooms.
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With melted Provolone cheese
PÂTÉ DI FEGATINI DI POLLO / 5.75
Homemade smooth
chicken liver pâté, toasted ciabatta bread and onion relish.
Arancini Di Riso / 4.95
Two breadcrumbed and
deep fried risotto balls filled with pesto and our meat ragu.
Served with pepolata – red pepper sauce.
insalata di mozzarella / 5.50
Fresh Buffalo
mozzarella, red and yellow cherry tomatoes with capers,
rocket, fresh herbs and olive oil.
Prosciutto / 5.95
Thinly sliced long-cured Parma
ham with half a ball of Buffalo mozzarella and a drizzle
of olive oil.
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PASTA DISHES
PASTA CON FUNGHI / 8.75
Chargrilled garlic bread.
giant green olives / 3.75
OPEN EVERY DAY FOR
BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER.
PASTA
STU Z Z I C HI N I
A N T I PA ST I T O S H A R E
Most social occasions in Italy start with antipasti.
Our sharing boards are stacked with the best
from our deli and kitchen.
SALUMI / 13.95
The best thinly sliced meats from our deli. Parma ham,
Milano salami, Napoli salami, herbed roasted ham,
mortadella and fennel salami with olives,
caperberries and homebaked focaccia.
DELUXE / 18.95 ★
Roasted peppers with pesto, Ventricina salami,
chargrilled courgette, pancetta wrapped prawns,
homemade pâté, bruschettine, Buffalo mozzarella,
marinated olives, balsamic onions
and toasted Italian bread.
FRITTO MISTO / 18.95
Lightly floured deep fried calamari rings, whitebait,
prawns and sardine fillets with vegetable fritti and
roasted pepper mayonnaise.
VERDURE / 13.95 ★
A vegetarian selection of roasted peppers,
Buffalo mozzarella, semi-dried tomatoes, caponata,
chargrilled vegetables, balsamic onions, olives and
green beans with homemade focaccia.
Individual portions available.
Automatic scooter, carefully made
and imported from Italy.
N EW DISHES • GLU TEN FR EE , V EGETA R I A N A N D V EG A N M EN US AVA IL A BL E ON R EQU E ST.
Food allergies and intolerances: Before you order your food and drinks, please speak to our staff if you want to know about our ingredients.
MAIN COURSES
CARNE
/ M EAT
Pollo alla Napoletana / 12.95 ★
Roasted chicken thighs with cherry tomatoes, anchovy,
garlic and olives served with rosemary potatoes.
BISTECCA DI BUE CON PATATE / 15.95
Chargrilled Rib Eye steak, rosemary potatoes
and tarragon mayonnaise.
FOR 2 to SHARE
tagliata di manzo / 32.00
Sliced chargrilled rump steak, served with rocket
leaves and shaved Parmesan, rosemary potatoes
and tarragon mayonnaise.
MILANESE DI POLLO / 11.95
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Flattened chicken breast, breadcrumbed and fried,
with rocket and baby gem.
PENNE GIARDINIERA / 9.25
Fegato alla Griglia / 15.95
Our own giant Pugliese penne with
courgette, chilli and fried spinach
balls with Italian cheese and garlic.
Pan fried UK Rose Calves liver, red onion jam
and sautéed potatoes.
A discretionary donation of 50p is made to
Action Against Hunger on your behalf for
every Penne Giardiniera sold. You have
raised over £1.2 million so far.
Italian sausages on a bed of spicy tomato lentils.
LASAGNA TRADIZIONALE / 9.50
Layers of egg pasta with tomato,
ground beef and lamb and béchamel sauce.
PENNE ALLA LUGANICA / 8.95
Tubes of pasta with a rich and spicy Italian sausage sauce.
SPAGHETTI CARBONARA / 8.75
Lenticchie e Salsiccia / 14.95 ★
PESCE
/ F I SH
Branzino con patate e salsa / 14.95 ★
Pan fried sea bass fillets served with rosemary potatoes
and a tomato, olive and caper dressing.
ZUPPA DI PESCE / 13.95
Fish stew with prawns, clams, pollock fillet
and mussels with spicy sausage, tomato, garlic,
a little chilli and anise.
Tortelloni di Cervo / 9.75
Handmade fresh tortelloni filled with wine braised venison.
RISOTTO DEL GIORNO
gnocchi al gorgonzola / 9.50
Fresh potato gnocchi with Gorgonzola and spinach.
RAVIOLI / 9.25
Homemade delicate ravioli filled with spinach and ricotta,
served in the traditional way with butter and sage.
I NSAL ATE
SALADS
peperoni e caprino / 8.95
Soft goat’s cheese, roasted red peppers, sundried tomatoes
and pine nuts on balsamic dressed mixed leaves.
‘niçoise’ / 9.50
Tuna, green beans, sweet peppers, vine tomatoes,
new potatoes, anchovy fillets, salad leaves and
free range eggs with olive oil vinaigrette.
pollo e prugne / 9.25
Poached chicken salad with roasted hazelnuts, prunes,
green beans and mixed leaves with balsamic dressing.
PRIMAVERA / 9.25
Crispy pancetta, Gorgonzola cheese, rocket, walnuts,
spinach and radicchio leaves with balsamic dressing.
CO NTO R NI
side dishes / 3.50
SPINACi
Spinach sautéed with garlic.
PATATE
Rosemary potatoes.
ZUCCHINI
Courgettes pan fried in butter.
FAGIOLINI
Salad of green beans, mint and garlic.
VeRdura Fritta
Courgette, aubergine & peppers in a crispy batter.
Patate Gratinate ★
Creamy potato and mushroom gratin with truffle.
Spaghetti, egg and smoky pancetta. Simple and delicious.
from / 10.95
Fresh ingredients make a risotto stand out.
This week's choice is on our specials boards.
side salads / 4.50
INSALATA DI POMODORO
Tomato and red onion salad.
INSALATA VErde
Salad of little gem lettuce, rocket and Parmesan shavings.
Insalata mista
Mixed salad.
T R I O D I PA STA
There are twelve pasta dishes on our menu.
Share any three.
TASTING TRIO for two / 22.00
TRASPORTI – PRIMAVERA 50
from / £2,771
SECO NDI
We like homemade ravioli, funghi
and classic luganica.
INSALATA CAPRESE
Buffalo mozzarella, vine ripened tomatoes, olive oil
and black olives.