starters

le zuppe ~ soups

minestrone ~ italian style mixed vegetable soup
zuppa di pesce ~ home made mixed seafood soup
passato di pomodoro ~ cream of tomato soup and croutons

primi piatti

antipasto misto ~ hors d’oeurves, italian cold meats, vegetables in oil & mixed seafood
prosciutto, rucola e parmigiano ~ serrano ham, rocket & shaved parmesan cheese
prosciutto e melone ~ serrano ham with melon
prosciutto e mozzarella ~ serrano ham, mozzarella cheese and basil
insalata tricolore ~ avocado, tomato, mozzarella di bufala cheese & basil
avocado con gamberetti ~ avocado with prawns served in a cocktail sauce
bruschetta della casa ~ bread topped with olive oil, tomato, garlic & basil
pane aglio e olive ~ garlic bread with olives
mozzarella in carozza ~ fried mozzarella in breadcrumbs served in a tomato sauce
calamari fritti ~ fried squid served with tartar sauce
cozze marinara ~ mussels cooked in white wine, parsley, onions and lemon
melenzane parmigiana ~ aubergine, tomato, basil, mozzarella & parmesan
gambas pil pil ~ prawns in olive oil, garlic, chillies, paprika & cherry tomato
verdure alla griglia ~ mixed grilled vegetables drizzled with olive oil

insalata ~ salads

insalata caesar ~ chicken or prawn served with crisp lettuce, croutons & parmesan shavings, served with tartare sauce insalata fabio ~ chicken, avocado, feta cheese, tomato, dates, cucumber, red onion, green olives and mixed nuts on a bed of mixed lettuce leaves
insalata di capra ~ warm goats cheese with avocado, toasted walnuts, pear, spinach leaves and croutons on a bed of mixed lettuce leaves with balsamic honey dressing
insalata provolone ~ warm provolone cheese, with tomato and basil on a bed of rucola leaves with balasmic honey dressing insalata pomodoro e rucola ~ tomato, red onion, rucola & shaved parmesan
insalata burrata ~ burrata with rucola, cherry tomato and pesto

~ main courses ~

Pasta - any combination of pasta with any sauce

spaghetti

carbonara ~ with cured bacon, egg yolk, parmesan & cream bolognese ~ with beef mince, tomato sauce & garlic
zingara ~ with garlic, chilli, black olives, pesto sauce a touch of tomato & basil
matriciana ~ with cured bacon, onions, garlic, red wine & tomato sauce
pescatore ~ with mixed seafood, garlic, white wine & tomato sauce
vongole ~ with fresh clams, white wine, garlic, parsley & olive oil

rigatoni

piccanti ~ with garlic, chilli, tomato & olive oil. HOT
pomodoro e basilico ~ with fresh chopped tomato, basil, olive oil & garlic
vegetali ~ with fresh mixed vegetables, olive oil, garlic & basil
siliciana ~ with aubergine, garlic, red peppers, black olives, tomato & basil
frescaiola ~ tomato, garlic, mozzarella, pecorino, basil & a touch of tomato
quattro formaggi ~ with four different types of cheese
al pollo ~ with chicken, red peppers, onion, garlic, fresh tomato & a touch of cream

tagliatelle

salmone e radicchio ~ with smoked salmon, radicchio, cream, touch of tomato, garlic & parsley
alla fabio ~ with mushroom, onion, white wine, tomato, parsley, a touch of cream & garlic
gamberoni e rucola ~ with pacific prawns, brandy, garlic, chillies, olive oil, black olives, rocket & fresh chopped tomatoes

linguine

pesto ~ with a basil sauce mixed with pine kernels, garlic & pecorino cheese
al limone ~ with pacific prawns, garlic, parsley, brandy, olive oil & lemon juice
del mare ~ with fresh clams, pacific prawns, mussels, garlic, olive oil, white wine & parsley

gnocchi

burro e salvia ~ potato dumplings with fresh sage, butter & white wine
pomodoro e basilico ~ potato dumplings with fresh tomato, basil & garlic

i risotti – rice dishes

paesana ~ rice with mushroom, onion, courgette, chicken & parmesan
pescatora ~ rice with mixed seafood, garlic, tomato & white wine
contadina ~ rice with asparagus, mushroom, garlic, onion, white wine, parmesan and a touch of cream

specialita della casa – house speciality

ravioli di carne ~ ravioli with meat filling served with fresh tomato, basil and garlic
ravioli di magro ~ ravioli with ricotta cheese & spinach filling served in butter & sage
lasagna emiliana ~ layers of pasta, bolognese, tomato, bechamel, mozzarella & parmesan BAKED
tagliatelle al mare rosso ~ thick ribbons of pasta with smoked salmon, prawns, cherry tomatoes and a touch of cream tagliolini al nero di seppia ~ fresh pasta with cuttlefish ink served with fresh salmon, prawns, cherry tomatoes, parsley, brandy and a touch of tomato

fish or meat dishes

fish of the day ~ please ask your waiter for details grilled turbot ~ grilled turbot served with vegetables of the day & potatoes
grilled calamari ~ grilled calamari with potatoes, red peppers, courgettes & cherry tomatoes
grilled prawns cooked in white wine ~ prawns cooked in white wine, garlic & parsley served with a mixed salad grilled prawns ~ grilled prawns served with a mixed salad
grilled salmon ~ grilled salmon served with vegetables or mixed salad
mixed seafood ~ grilled mixed fish served with vegetables & potatoes
breast of chicken ~ chicken breast rolled in cured bacon served with potatoes
breast of chicken ~ chicken breast served in a cream of mushroom sauce with onion, garlic & white wine
veal cooked in lemon sauce ~ veal cooked in butter, white wine, lemon & parsley served with potatoes
veal escalope ~ veal escalope cooked in breadcrumbs, served with spaghetti pomodoro
grilled sirloin steak ~ grilled sirloin steak served with vegetables of the day & potatoes
grilled peppered sirloin steak ~ steak cooked with pepper corns, olive oil, garlic, worcester sauce & cream served with potatoes
ossobucco ~ braised section of veal knuckle served with diced carrots, celery, onions, leeks, garlic, bay leaf in a red wine and tomato sauce, served with safferano rice

pizza

margherita ~ mozzarella cheese, tomato & basil
prosciutto ~ mozzarella cheese, tomato, basil & cooked ham
napoletana ~ capers, anchovies, black olives, mozzarella & tomato
diavola ~ mozzarella, tomato, spicy salami & basil
vegetariana ~ aubergine, courgette, red pepper, mozzarella & basil
quattro formaggi ~ with four different types of cheese
capricciosa ~ ham, boiled egg, mozzarella cheese, tomato, mushroom & oregano
quattro stagioni ~ mushroom, ham, mozzarella, tomato, salami & cherry tomato
fabio ~ rocket salad, serrano ham, cherry tomato & parmesan
gustosa ~ gorgonzola cheese, cherry tomato, rucola & serrano ham
calzone ~ mushroom, spinach, ham, mozzarella & tomato (folded pizza)
burrata ~ mortadella, burrata, cherry tomato & basil