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. STU Z Z I C HI N I SMALL ITALIAN PLATES FOCACCIA ALL’AGLIO / 3.75 Chargrilled garlic bread. / ADD 75p With melted Provolone cheese GRISSINI / 3.95 Thin grissini wrapped in Parma ham. PARMIGIANO / 3.95 Parmesan chunks drizzled with sweet aged balsamic vinegar. APEROL SPRITZ / 5.95 SAVOURY BREAD TIN / 3.95 MEDITERRANEO / 5.95 PASTA FRITTA / 1.95 The classic Venetian aperitif, Aperol topped with Prosecco and soda. 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. Freshly baked focaccia, Ligurian crisp bread, grissini and sliced Tuscan breads with butter or extra virgin olive oil. sea salt. Pasta “crisps” with herbs and VERDURA FRITTA / 3.50 peppers in a crispy batter. Courgette, aubergine & 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 GIANT GREEN OLIVES / 3.75 PRIMI Sicilian giant green olives. FIRST COURSES ZUPPE / SO UP PASTA E FAGIOLI / 5.45 ★ 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 / 4.95 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 / 5.95 Crispy calamari, lightly floured and fried, served with a wedge of lemon. SARDINE ALLA GRIGLIA / 5.95 Chargrilled sardine fillets with radicchio, rosemary & balsamic dressing. BRUSCHETTINE / 3.95 PER PERSON Three mini bruschetta; tomatoes and peppers, goat's cheese and onion jam, chicken liver pâté. Great for sharing. OPEN EVERY DAY FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER. 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. www.sra.org. www.carluccios.com @carluccioscaffe /carluccioscaffe PÂTÉ DI FEGATINI DI POLLO / 5.50 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. ★ 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 / 12.50 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 / 12.50 ★ 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. TRASPORTI – PRIMAVERA 50 FROM / £2,771 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. PASTA PASTA DISHES S EC ON DI MAIN COURSES PASTA CON FUNGHI / 8.25 CARNE LINGUINE AI FRUTTI DI MARE / 10.95 Roasted chicken thighs with cherry tomatoes, anchovy, garlic and olives served with rosemary potatoes. Egg pappardelle with a mix of shiitake, oyster, porcini and button mushrooms. Linguine pasta with squid, mussels and prawns, with garlic, herbs and chilli. SPAGHETTI ALLE VONGOLE IN BIANCO / 10.95 Neapolitan spaghetti with whole fresh clams, garlic, herbs and chilli. TORTELLINI ALL' EMILIANA / 9.95 ★ Small pasta parcels stuffed with prosciutto and served in a cream and ham sauce. PASTA ALLA PUTTANESCA / 8.25 Penne with a spicy sauce of tomatoes, olives, capers and anchovy. / M E AT POLLO ALLA NAPOLETANA / 12.95 ★ BISTECCA DI BUE CON PATATE / 14.75 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 LOVE FOOD, GIVE FOOD Flattened chicken breast, breadcrumbed and fried, with rocket and baby gem. PENNE GIARDINIERA / 8.75 FEGATO ALLA GRIGLIA / 14.95 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 / 8.95 Layers of egg pasta with tomato, ground beef and lamb and béchamel sauce. PENNE ALLA LUGANICA / 8.75 Tubes of pasta with a rich and spicy Italian sausage sauce. SPAGHETTI CARBONARA / 8.75 LENTICCHIE E SALSICCIA / 14.95 ★ PESCE / F ISH 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. Handmade fresh tortelloni filled with wine braised venison. RISOTTO DEL GIORNO GNOCCHI AL GORGONZOLA / 8.95 Fresh potato gnocchi with Gorgonzola and spinach. RAVIOLI / 8.50 Homemade delicate ravioli filled with spinach and ricotta, served in the traditional way with butter and sage. SALADS PEPERONI E CAPRINO / 8.25 Soft goat’s cheese, roasted red peppers, sundried tomatoes and pine nuts on balsamic dressed mixed leaves. ‘NIÇOISE’ / 8.95 Tuna, green beans, sweet peppers, vine tomatoes, new potatoes, anchovy fillets, salad leaves and free range eggs with olive oil vinaigrette. POLLO E PRUGNE / 8.95 Poached chicken salad with roasted hazelnuts, prunes, green beans and mixed leaves with balsamic dressing. PRIMAVERA / 8.95 Crispy pancetta, Gorgonzola cheese, rocket, walnuts, spinach and radicchio leaves with balsamic dressing. CON TORN I 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. TORTELLONI DI CERVO / 9.35 I NSA L AT E FROM / 10.95 Fresh ingredients make a risotto stand out. This week's choice is on our specials boards. SIDE SALADS / 3.95 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 We like homemade ravioli, funghi and classic luganica. INSALATA CAPRESE Buffalo mozzarella, vine ripened tomatoes, olive oil and black olives.
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