FESTIVO

CLASSICO
3 COURSES FOR £17.95
F E T T U CC IN E B O LO G N E SE
Flat ribbon fettuccine pasta with a hearty Bolognese
sauce, the way they eat it in Rome.
If you prefer, you can choose spaghetti.
FESTIVO
S PAG HE T T I A L P O M O D O RO ( V )
Santos tomatoes, garlic and fresh basil star in this
rich tomato sauce, topped with buffalo mozzarella
and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
3 COURSES FOR £21.95
LI N G U IN E C A R B O N A R A
Crispy pancetta in a rich creamy sauce with
pecorino and Grana Padano cheeses. Topped with
shavings of Grana Padano. Even better with freshly
ground black pepper.
STARTERS
BRUSCHETTA (V)
Classic toasted Italian bread with marinated
tomatoes, fresh basil and ricotta salata.
ZUPPA DI INVERNALI
Our winter soup selection. Ask your waiter for
what’s available today (some soups are suitable
for vegetarians and / or may include nuts).
MAINS
PIZZA POLLO P I CC A N T E
CON PANCET TA
Seasoned chicken breast with mushrooms,
pancetta, Fontal cheese and roasted red peppers
on a tomato and mozzarella base.
PIZZA S TROM B OLI
Pepperoni on a tomato and mozzarella base.
We’ll add chillies if you like it hot.
C A L A MARI
An Italian seaside favourite: golden-fried baby squid
lightly battered and served with garlic mayonnaise.
TO F INIS H
PIZZA V ER DUR E ( V )
Artichokes, mushrooms, roasted red peppers,
Fontal cheese and olives on a tomato and
mozzarella base. Finished with dressed rocket
leaves.
R IGATONI AL MANZO PI CC ANT E
Baked rigatoni with beef meatballs and ragù,
green chillies, red peppers and caramelised
onions. Topped with mozzarella and Grana
Padano cheese; served with a crisp side salad.
M A IN S
PANETTONE BREAD & BUTTER
PUDDING ( V )
We’ve given this winter favourite a twist: by making
it with panettone, the Italian sweet bread studded
with candied peel and sultanas. Served hot, with
vanilla gelato.
P R IM A PIZZA NATA L E ( N)
Our festive Prima Pizza featuring chicken,
prosciutto, mixed mushrooms and Grana Padano
cheese with tomato and mozzarella. It comes with a
side of sautéed chestnuts, red onion and pancetta
so you can add your own finishing touches.
CA L ZONE DI MEL E ( V )
Warm cinnamon-flvoured apples and sultanas
wrapped in dough and baked like a folded pizza.
Served with a scoop of vanilla gelato.
This special calzone takes a little extra time to
prepare - please be patient.
ROA ST DUC K VA L P OL I C EL L A
Tender Gressingham duck leg roasted over new
potatoes in an orange and Valpolicella red wine
sauce. Served with seasonal greens.
H ONEYCOMB CH EESECA KE ( V )
Creamy cheesecake on a cookie base, sprinkled
with crunchy honeycomb chocolate pieces.
CAPELLINI CON GAMBERONI E COPPA
Juicy king prawns marinated and tossed with angel
hair pasta in a light sauce of tomatoes, garlic, lemon
and chilli. Topped with slices of crispy coppa ham.
CAPELLINI CON GAMBERONI E COPPA
Juicy king prawns marinated and tossed with angel hair pasta in a light sauce
of tomatoes, garlic, lemon and chilli. Topped with slices of crispy coppa ham.
P O L LO M IL A N E SE
Our tender chicken breast is breaded and roasted with garlic butter in this
Milan-inspired dish. Served with mushroom sauce, greens and roasted new
potatoes or chips.
P R IM A P IZ Z A SA L SICC IA
A meaty, spicy pizza. Tomato and mozzarella base topped with fiery
Calabrian n’duja sausage meat, chargrilled peppers, pancetta, caramelised
onions and Fontal cheese. We’ll add chillies if you like it hotter.
SOUFFLÉ F I O R E N T I N A ( V )
Warm and delicious: our golden cheese soufflé is served over spinach
wilted with cream and Fontal cheese.
BUTTERFLY K I N G P R AW N S
A sizzling skillet of succulent king prawns, oven-roasted with garlic
butter on Italian bread.
INSAL ATA C APR ES E ( V )
Italy’s favourite salad: fior di latte (cow’s milk mozzarella), San Marzano
and Santos tomatoes, fresh basil and rocket. Dressed with extra virgin
olive oil and grated ricotta salata.
CALAMARI
An Italian seaside favourite: golden-fried baby squid lightly battered and
served with garlic mayonnaise.
MAINS
L AM B S HOULD ER B R ASATO
Our hearty lamb shoulder is slow-cooked in a rich tomato, wine and herb
sauce with peppers and courgettes. It comes with roasted new potatoes.
PR IMA PIZZA NATALE ( N)
Our festive Prima Pizza featuring chicken, prosciutto, mixed mushrooms and
Grana Padano cheese with tomato and mozzarella. It comes with a side of sautéed
chestnuts, red onion and pancetta so you can add your own finishing touches.
ROAST DUC K VA L P O L I C E L L A
Tender Gressingham duck leg roasted over new potatoes in an orange and
Valpolicella red wine sauce. Served with seasonal greens.
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DE SSE RTS
Z U CC H INE FRIT T E ( V )
Lightly battered courgette sticks served with
garlic mayonnaise.
L I MO N C EL LO
STARTE R S
INSALATA DI POLLO E PANCETTA
Pan-fried chicken breast and crispy pancetta
cooked to order, served with avocado, tomatoes,
baby spinach, Cos lettuce and red onion with sweet
mustard dressing.
B R U SCHETTA ( V )
Classic toasted Italian bread with marinated
tomatoes, fresh basil and ricotta salata.
G E L AT I E SO R B E T T I (N )
Enjoy two scoops of our Italian-style gelati or
refreshing sorbet. They’re made for us using artisan
recipes. Many great flavours available.
A P E RI TI VO
PENNE AL POLLO DELLA CASA
Seasoned chicken breast and mushrooms baked
with pasta in a creamy mushroom and white wine
sauce. Topped with Grana Padano cheese; served
with a crisp side salad.
Z U P PA DI INVERNA L I
Our winter soup selection. Ask your waiter for
what’s available today (some soups are suitable
for vegetarians and / or may include nuts).
LE M O N TA RT
Silky and smooth, our zesty lemon tart is served with
crème fraîche.
G LAS S O F P ROS ECCO
FETTUCCINE CON VERDURE ( V )
Flat ribbon pasta with courgettes, peas, roasted
tomatoes, green beans and spinach, seasoned with
chilli and garlic, and topped with olive tapenade.
S TA RTE R S
T I R A M ISU ( V )
Italy’s favourite dessert: vanilla sponge cake soaked
in espresso coffee, layered with mascarpone cream
and dusted with cocoa.
3 COURSES FOR £24.95
CA L ZONE CACCIATORE
This hunter’s pizza is folded and stuffed with chicken
breast, pancetta, mushrooms, fire-roasted peppers,
olives, tomato sauce and mozzarella, seasoned with
rosemary and Grana Padano.
G LA SS OF PROSECCO
DES S ERTS
SUPER FESTIVO
PRIMA PIZZA QUATTRO STAGIONI
Four seasons, four sections: artichoke and Fontal
cheese; spinach, prosciutto and Grana Padano cheese;
roasted red peppers, caramelised onion, anchovies and
capers; and mushrooms with Grana Padano.
APE R I TI VO
GARLIC BREAD (V)
GARLIC BREAD WITH MOZZARELLA (V)
PRIMA PIZZA CAPRINA ( V )
Stone-baked with tomato and mozzarella and finished
with rocket, soft goat’s cheese, fresh San Marzano
tomatoes, olive tapenade and Calabrian oregano.
ALMOND, PLUM AND PISTACHIO
TART ( V, N)
Almond cake on a biscuit base studded with dried
plums and topped with pistachios. Served warm
with a scoop of vanilla gelato.
CHRISTMAS
COCKTAILS
£ 5 .7 5
AMARETTO FIZZ
RAVIOLI DI PORCINI CON SPINACI (V)
Ravioli stuffed with Porcini and Portobellini mushrooms and ricotta. We add sautéed
mushrooms and fresh spinach to a crème fraîche and goat’s cheese sauce.
Bubbly Prosecco made extra special with Amaretto
Disaronno liqueur and a dash of orange juice.
P R IM A P IZ Z A VE R DU R E ( V )
Artichokes, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, Fontal cheese and olives on a
tomato and mozzarella base. Finished with dressed rocket leaves.
Prosecco with elderflower cordial, vodka and a twist of
lemon – for some Italian-style sparkle!
C A L ZO N E C ACC IATO R E
This hunter’s pizza is folded and stuffed with chicken breast, pancetta,
mushrooms, fire-roasted peppers, olives, tomato sauce and mozzarella,
seasoned with rosemary and Grana Padano.
The classic Italian cocktail: Campari, Martini Rosso, gin
and a twist of orange peel over ice. It’s red, bitter-sweet
and super-cool.
ITALIAN TWINKLE
NEGRONI
DES S ERTS
PA N E T TO N E B R E A D & B U T T E R P U D D IN G ( V )
We’ve given this winter favourite a twist: by making it with panettone, the
Italian sweet bread studded with candied peel and sultanas. Served hot,
with vanilla gelato.
C HO CO L AT E SA L A M I C A K E ( V, N)
Two slices of our rich dark chocolate biscuit cake marbled with almonds,
hazelnuts and pistachios with a dash of amaretto liqueur. Served with a
scoop of nocciola gelato and crushed hazelnuts.
C A L ZO N E D I M E L E ( V )
Warm cinnamon-flvoured apples and sultanas wrapped in dough and baked
like a folded pizza. Served with a scoop of vanilla gelato.
This special calzone takes a little extra time to prepare - please be patient.
C HO CO L AT E A M O R E ( V )
Our most indulgent chocolate cake ever is for true chocolate lovers: rich
and gooey in the middle, it’s served with a scoop of vanilla gelato.
ITA L IA N C H E E SEC A K E ( V )
Our fluffy baked cheesecake is made with Italian ricotta on a biscuit base.
Served with a scoop of refreshing sorbet.
Any of the pasta dishes here (except the Ravioli di Porcini con Spinaci, the
Penne Pollo della Casa and the Rigatoni al Manzo Piccante) can be made
gluten-free fusilli pasta.
with our organic
All of the pizzas here (except the Calzone Cacciatore) can be made with our
gluten-free base.
circular
- no gluten containing ingredients in this dish. V – suitable for vegetarians. N – contains nuts. Unfortunately it
is not possible to guarantee our busy kitchens are 100% allergen free. Please always inform waiting staff of an
allergy before ordering so we can take extra care preparing your dish. If needed we do hold more detailed allergen
information. Our dish descriptions may not include every ingredient. Should you have specific dietary requirements
please ask the restaurant manager for details before you order. Please note in some of our dishes olives are served
with their stones and although every care is taken there may be small fragments of shell or bone in our dishes.
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
L I MO N C EL LO
TO F INIS H
Christmas menu includes 3 courses from the selected menu plus drink. Prosecco or Limoncello can be exchanged
for any regular soft drink upon customers request. No cash or meal alternative available. Prosecco or Limoncello
is not available to anyone under 18 years. Christmas menu selection is correct at the time of print and may be
subject to minor amends. Glass of Prosecco - 125ml, glass of Limoncello – 50ml. Tables of 8 or more are subject to
an optional 10% service charge.
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