STARTERS

CESTINO DI PANE £2.85
A selection of Italian breads with olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dipping

MARINATED OLIVES & SUN-KISSED TOMATOES £2.95



GAMBERONI DELLO CHEF £10.90
Pacific prawns pan-fried with garlic and flat leaf parsley in a touch of butter, served with a wedge of lemon

TIMBALLO DI PROSCIUTTO £7.50
Slices of tomato and warmed goat’s cheese wrapped in Parma Ham, garnished with rocket leaves and drizzled with a balsamic reduction

SARDINES £6.50
Fresh fillets of sardines pan-fried with chilli and garlic, garnished with salad leaves and served with a wedge of lemon

INSALATA DELLA CASA £8.50
Strips of fillet steak pan-fried and served on a bed of salad leaves, drizzled with Chef’s Dolcelatte dressing

ANTIPASTO £7.50
Slices of Parma Ham, Milano and Napoli salami, Bresaola with mozzarella cheese, mixed olives and sun-kissed tomatoes

CAPRINO AL FORNO £6.90
Goat’s cheese in a rich tomato sauce with caramelised red onions and basil, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and baked in the oven. Served with crusty bread

FEGATINI ALLA DIAVOLA £5.80
Chicken livers pan-fried in a rich, spicy tomato sauce served with char-grilled ciabatta

FUNGHI ALLA TOSCANA £6.90
Flat mushrooms with finely chopped lemon zest, garlic and chilli infused olive oil, baked in the oven, finished with a Parmesan glaze and garnished with rocket leaves

INSALATA CAPRICIOSA £8.50
Char-grilled asparagus and pan-fried wild mushrooms tossed with salad leaves and shavings of Parmesan cheese, drizzled with a warm butter, lemon juice and tarragon dressing

CALAMARI FRITTI £6.50
Squid dusted in flour, deep fried and served with a lemon mayonnaise and a wedge of lemon

POMODORO RIPIENI £6.20
Tomato filled with roasted peppers, caramelised red onions, topped with Goat’s cheese, baked in the oven, garnished with rocket leaves and drizzled with Chef’s pesto

ZUPPA DEL GIORNO £5.50
Made on the premises, fresh soup of the day served with Ciabatta bread
 

Pasta (for a main course add £3.00)
PENNE AIROLA £7.90
Pasta tubes with strips of chicken pan-fried with chilli, garlic, olive oil and a touch of rocket salad, tossed with Parmesan Cheese in a touch of butter

SPAGHETTI MARINARA £8.90
Spaghetti tossed with clams, mussels in the shell, fresh water prawns, squid, king prawns and garlic in a tomato sauce

LINGUINI AL GRANCHIO £8.90
Fine strands of pasta tossed with fresh white crab meat, garlic, chilli and a touch of white wine

SPAGHETTI RAGU £6.50
Spaghetti with a traditional Bolognese style sauce, dusted with Parmesan cheese

TAGLIATELLE AI FUNGHI DI FORESTA £7.50
Thin strips of pasta with forest mushrooms, onions and garlic in a cream sauce

SPAGHETTI LEONARDO £7.50
Spaghetti with roasted peppers, courgette, spinach, onions, garlic and mozzarella in a rich tomato sauce

PESCATRICE ALL’ITALIANA £18.50
Fillet of monkfish coated in sun-dried tomato pesto, wrapped in Parma Ham and baked in the oven. Served with char-grilled asparagus

PESCESPADA DELLO CHEF £15.90
Fresh swordfish pan-fried with cherry tomatoes, pine nuts, sultanas, green olives, capers, garlic and onions in a touch of butter and white wine, drizzled with olive oil

MISTO DI PESCE £18.50
Fillets of monkfish, sea bass, swordfish and salmon marinated in olive oil and herbs and pan-fried, served with a wedge of lemon

BRANZINO ALL’AGLIO £16.50
Fillets of Sea Bass pan-fried in garlic butter with flat leaf parsley

SALMONE DELLO CHEF £15.50
Fillet of salmon pan roasted and served with a cream and dill sauce

MELANZANE PARMIGIANA £12.50
Slices of aubergine, coated in breadcrumbs and deep fried, layered with a rich tomato sauce and mozzarella, topped with a dusting of Parmesan cheese, baked in the oven and drizzled with basil infused olive oil

POLLO DEL GUSTAIO £14.90
Breast of chicken pan-fried with onions and mushrooms in a white wine and demi-glace sauce, topped with Scamorza
(Italian smoked cheese) and baked in the oven

FEGATO £15.50
Fresh calves’ liver pan-fried with onions in a touch of butter and served with chargrilled pancetta

POLLO MODENA £14.90
Strips of chicken pan-fried with red onions and roasted peppers in a touch of butter and finished with a drizzling of balsamic reduction

VITELLO SORRENTINA £15.90
Escalope of veal topped with slices of tomato and mozzarella cheese, baked in the oven and served with a white wine sauce

BOCCONCINI ALLA DIANA £22.50
Strips of fillet steak pan-fried with mushrooms, onions and French mustard in a brandy and cream sauce

FILETTO AL PEPE VERDE £22.50
Fillet steak pan-fried in a brandy, cream and green peppercorn sauce

FILETTO VESUVIO £22.50
Fillet steak marinated with chilli, garlic and parsley in olive oil, chargrilled and garnished with roasted cherry tomatoes

All main courses (with the exception of pasta dishes) are served with a selection of fresh vegetables and potatoes OR a mixed salad

Sundries
MIXED SALAD £2.50
TOMATO, RED ONION AND ROCKET SALAD £2.50
GREEN SALAD £2.50
ROCKET AND PARMESAN SALAD £2.80
BOWL OF CHIPS £2.50
EXTRA VEGETABLES & POTATOES £2.50
EXTRA PORTION OF VEGETABLES OR POTATOES £1.50

 

DESSERTS
All of our desserts (with the exception of ice cream and cheese) are made on the premises by our Chefs.

TIRAMISU (*) £5.90
Sponge fingers soaked in coffee and marsala, topped with a layer of zabaglione, fresh cream and mascarpone cream cheese
and finished with a dusting of cocoa powder

PANNA COTTA (*) £5.50
Vanilla infused cooked cream dessert made with fresh rosemary and lime

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE (*) £5.95
Milk chocolate mousse served with a strawberry dipped in white chocolate

cheesecake alla fragola e limone (*) £5.50
Strawberry and lemon cheesecake set on a digestive biscuit base

BRULEE ALLA FRUITA  £5.90
A delicious apple and orange crème brulee

ASSORTIMENTO DI DOLCE £15.95
Can’t decide? Why not have a taster of all the desserts marked with an (*) – enough for 2 or more to share!

GELATI (PRICED PER SCOOP) £1.50
A selection of Italian ice cream – choose from vanilla, amaretto, chocolate, coconut, cappuccino, strawberry pistachio, rum & raisin and lemon sorbet

AFFOCATO £4.80
Vanilla ice cream served in a glass with a cup of hot espresso coffee to pour over

ITALIAN CHEESEBOARD £8.50
A selection of imported Italian cheese (Dolcelatte, Pecorino Piccante, Taleggio and Scamorza Affumicato) garnished with fresh fruit and chutney and served with savoury biscuits.
 

£16.95 per person - 2 courses - £19.95 for 3 courses.

Menu available Monday - Thursday from 6.30pm (last food orders 9.30pm)

Starters

CALAMARI DIAVOLA
Fresh squid, dusted in flour and pan-fried with garlic and chilli in a touch of olive oil, garnished with rocket leaves
 

ANTIPASTO
Slices of Parma Ham, Milano and Napoli salami, Bresaola with mozzarella cheese, mixed olives and sun-kissed tomatoes
 

POMODORO RIPIENO
Tomato filled with roasted peppers, caramelised red onions, topped with Goat’s cheese, baked in the oven, garnished
with rocket leaves and drizzled with Chef’s pesto
 

SPAGHETTI RAGU
Spaghetti tossed with Chef’s own Bolognese sauce and dusted with Parmesan cheese
 

SALMONE AFFUMICATO
Slices of smoked salmon sprinkled with capers, garnished with rocket leaves and drizzled with olive oil
 

SALSICCE ALL’ITALIANA
Spicy Italian sausage pan-fried with roasted peppers and onions in a touch of olive oil
 

INSALATA TRICOLORE
Slices of mozzarella, vine tomatoes and avocado, sprinkled with oregano, garnished with salad leaves and drizzled
with Chef’s rocket pesto
 

Main Course

BRANZINO ALL’ITALIANA
Fillets of Sea Bass pan-fried with baby prawns, cherry tomatoes, onions, garlic and flat leaf parsley in a touch of white wine, butter and lemon juice
 

POLLO DELLO CHEF
Breast of chicken topped with Goat’s cheese and baked in the oven. Garnished with rocket leaves and drizzled with Chef’s pesto sauce
 

FEGATO AL BALSAMICO
Calves’ liver pan-fried, served on a bed of caramelised red onions and drizzled with a balsamic reduction
 

FILETTO DI SALMONE
Fillet of salmon pan-fried, drizzled with butter and dill, served with our own potato salad and garnished with salad leaves
 

SPAGHETTI D’ESTATE
Spaghetti tossed with cherry tomatoes, olives, capers, red onions, garlic and lemon in a touch of olive oil
 

VITELLO VALDOSTANA
Escalope of veal topped with Parma Ham, dusted in Parmesan cheese and lightly grilled, served with a white wine sauce

Sundries available at an additional charge :
Basket of Italian breads with olive oil and balsamic vinegar; French fries; Mixed salad; Green salad, Tomato, red onion and rocket salad; Rocket and Parmesan salad; Extra side dish of vegetables and potatoes
 

Please note that nuts are used in our kitchen, we cannot therefore guarantee that our dishes are free from nuts.

£8.95 per person
MENU AVAILABLE MONDAY TO SATURDAY FROM 12 NOON (last food orders 2.30pm)

Starters
ZUPPA DEL GIORNO
Made on the premises, fresh soup of the day served with warmed ciabatta bread
 

INSALATA DI GAMBERO
Crayfish tails coated in a touch of lemon mayonnaise, garnished with salad leaves and served with a wedge of lemon
 

CROSTINI DI SARDINES
Slices of ciabatta topped with fresh fillets of sardines pan-fried with chilli and garlic in a rich tomato sauce
 

PENNE RAGU
Pasta tubes tossed with Chef’s own Bolognese sauce and dusted with Parmesan cheese
 

SALMONE AFFUMICATO
Slices of smoked salmon sprinkled with capers, garnished with rocket leaves and drizzled with olive oil
 

INSALATA CAPRESE
Slices of mozzarella and vine tomato, garnished with salad leaves and drizzled with Chef’s rocket pesto
 

SALSICCE ALL’ITALIANA
Spicy Italian sausage pan-fried with roasted peppers and onions in a touch of olive oil


Main Course
INSALATA DI POLLO ALLA GRIGLIA
Strips of chicken marinated in olive oil with oregano and lemon juice, served on a bed of mixed salad and drizzled with olive oil
 

FUNGHI RIPIENO
Flat mushroom filled with roasted peppers and red onions, topped with Goat’s cheese and baked in the oven. Garnished with rocket leaves and drizzled with Chef’s pesto sauce
 

FEGATINI BALSAMICO
Chicken livers pan-fried with onions in balsamic vinegar, served with vegetables of the day and sauté potatoes
 

FILETTO DI SALMONE
Fillet of salmon pan-fried, drizzled with butter and dill, served with our own potato salad and garnished with salad leaves
 

SPAGHETTI D’ESTATE
Spaghetti tossed with cherry tomatoes, olives, capers, red onions, garlic and lemon in a touch of olive oil
 

FRITTATA
An individual omelette with spinach and sautéed onions, served with a green salad

Sundries available at an additional charge :
Basket of Italian breads with olive oil and balsamic vinegar; French fries; Mixed salad; Green salad, Tomato, red onion and rocket salad; Rocket and Parmesan salad; Extra side dish of vegetables and potatoes


Desserts
TIRAMISU, CHEESECAKE, CHOCOLATE MOUSSE, ICE CREAM, AFFOCATO


Please note that nuts are used in our kitchen, we cannot therefore guarantee that our dishes are free from nuts.

All Items £6.50


Ciabatta filled with strips of chargrilled chicken, rocket leaves and Chef’s pesto
 

Ciabatta filled with slices of tomato, mozzarella and fresh basil, sprinkled with oregano and drizzled with olive oil
 

Ciabatta filled with cooked Italian ham (Prosciutto cotto) and taleggio cheese and lightly grilled
 

Ciabatta filled with spicy Italian sausage and roasted peppers
 

Ciabatta filled with slices of avocado and smoked salmon and drizzled with lemon juice
 

ALL THE ABOVE ARE GARNISHED WITH SALAD LEAVES AND SERVED WITH A HANDFUL OF CHIPS
 

Scampi coated in breadcrumbs and deep fried, served with chips and Chef’s own tartare sauce
 

Whitebait dusted in flour and deep fried served with a mixed salad and lemon mayonnaise
 

Cherry tomatoes marinated in olive oil with red onions, garlic, oregano and basil, served on slices of ciabatta topped with Parma Ham, rocket leaves and shavings of Parmesan cheese
 

Fresh water prawns tossed in olive oil with cucumber, avocado, diced fresh tomatoes, a touch of garlic and chilli, served on a bed of salad leaves with hot, torn ciabatta bread
 

Strips of chicken pan-fried with red onions in butter and lemon juice, served with chips
 

Fresh squid dusted in flour and deep fried served with a mixed salad and garlic mayonnaise
 

Penne pasta with chicken livers pan-fried with garlic and chilli in a rich tomato sauce
 

Salad leaves with roasted peppers, onions and cherry tomatoes, topped with warmed Goat’s cheese and crispy pancetta, drizzled with a balsamic reduction
 

Slices of aubergine, coasted in breadcrumbs and deep fried, layered with a rich tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese, dusted with Parmesan, baked in the oven and drizzled with basil infused olive oil


MENU AVAILABLE MONDAY TO SATURDAY LUNCHTIMES FROM 12 NOON (last food orders 2.30pm)

Please note that nuts are used in our kitchen, we cannot therefore guarantee that our dishes are free from nuts
 

Red Wines
LA TOSCANA HOUSE RED £12.95
Cantine Brusa Amor Vini Rosso is a dry, soft, fresh and fruity wine with a medium bodied palate, hints of currant fruit and minerals, and a clean balanced finish

MERLOT, DECANAL - ITALY £15.00
Pure Merlot, this wine is packed full with soft red fruits and not a rough edg in sight, enjoy its long lasting plumy flavours

SANGIOVESE DI PUGLIA, FONTELLA 2004 - ITALY £16.10
Very intense ruby red, typical Sangiovese bouquet, perfectly balanced, fresh, rich, luscious and complex palate, lively and perfectly balanced, with an excellent finish

CABERNET SAUVIGNON, DE GRAS - 2006 CHILE £17.20
Brilliant red with hints of bay leaf, herbs and spicy blackcurrants on the nose, typically Chilean in style. The palate offers blackcurrant, cassis and blackberry, soft tannins with lingering spicy fruit and a firm finish

SANTA LUCIA MALBEC 2007 - ARGENTINA £17.70
Striking peppery fruit, smooth and soft, pleasant concentration of flavours and aromas

VALPOLICELLA, VILLALTA 2006 - ITALY £18.50
Deep ruby with hints of violet, a very intense bouquet reminiscent of almonds, soft fresh berry fruits on the palate

RIOJA, CARLOS SERRES CRIANZA - 2004 SPAIN £19.80
After a long ageing period of 16 months, the resulting wine is deep cherry red in colour, with a subtle purple rim and intense aromas of black fruits and vanilla.

SHIRAZ/VIOGNIER, COMMISSIONER’S BLOCK 2006/7 - AUSTRALIA £20.50
This increasingly fashionable blend offers the blackberry Shiraz flavours married to a tiny bit of apricot of the Viognier

SALICE SALENTINO RISERVA, FRANCESCO CANDIDO 2004 - ITALY £20.90
Robust and rustic with dried fruit (fig/prune) flavours accompanied by a creamy bitter-chocolate character, balanced by moderate acidity and smoky oak, with superb length

BARBERA DEL MONFERRATO, TACCHINO - ITALY £24.60
Fabulous colour indicating great extraction. Mouth filling succulent super ripe fruit flavours are balanced with gentle spice and a hint of sweet creaminess from small oak barrels. Good combination with most red meats and pasta

CHIANTI CLASSICO DOCG, LUIANO - ITALY £27.80
From the leading producer, this excellent ruby red wine is made from the fruity Sangiovese grape which is distinctly perceptible with the wood well judged and perfectly blended in the bouquet. Full in body, long in finish

NEGRESCO CLASSICO ROSSO, GARDA 2005/6 - ITALY £38.80
Gold medal winner wine, produced in small quantity from hand picked selected grapes. Matured 50% in small barriques. Ruby red, intense and deep, full body and elegant with scent of mature fruits. Highly recommended

BAROLO, GIGI ROSSO (EST.BOTT. – SINGLE VINEYARD) 2003 - ITALY £51.80
This king of Italian wines, thanks to its quality and its ability to endure ageing. Rich and well balanced, with a generous fruity finish

AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA, RE TEODORICO 2005 - ITALY £56.40
Made from a selection of the finest Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara grapes laid out on wooden racks to dry for 3-4 month. The wine acquires a rich and robust fruit, which is aged for several years in traditional oak barrels. The ideal wine to accompany meat and cheese



White Wines
LA TOSCANA HOUSE WHITE £12.95
Cantine Brusa Amor Vini Bianco is pale straw in colour with a bouquest of tart fruits and vanilla, dry on the palate with a long aftertaste, an ideal accompaniment to any food

CUVEE PHILIPPE BLANC - FRANCE £14.50
A fuller fruited wine, which delivers a more gentle, sweeter flavour, with a clean palate

PINOT GRIGIO GARGANEGA, MONTEFORTE - ITALY £15.80
A crisp, aromatic and complex wine. Light green in colour with a fruity, flowery bouquet. The palate is surprisingly full-bodied, with an excellent structure, a strong backbone of refreshing acidity with a well balanced finish

SAUVIGNON BLANC, DE GRAS 2008 - CHILE £16.10  
Clear and bright in the glass with an aromatic nose that offers herbaceous characters alongside gooseberry, lychee and lemon aromas. The palate is dry, medium bodied and clean as a whistle as the grassy, lemon lime flavours are encouraged with a crisp structure that makes for a dangerously easy drinking, refreshing wine
 

SOAVE, VILLALTA 2005/6 – ITALY £15.40
On of Italy’s best known white wines, produced in the Veneto region of North-East Italy. Pale straw colour, a fresh and fruity bouquet, crisp fruit and refreshing acidity on the palate

FRASCATI SUPERIORE, FONTELLA 2006 - ITALY £17.80  
Delicate bouquet of peaches, pineapple and passion fruit, medium bodied on the palate with a perfect balance of fruit and crisp acidity.

VIOGNIER, COMMISSIONER’S BLOCK 2007 – AUSTRALIA £20.50
Typically aromatic, delightful floral overtones with honeysuckle and just a hint of apricot which then offsets a rounded and full smooth finish
 

MEZZO GIORNO INZOLIA - CHARDONNAY, - SICILY £22.20
A rich bouquet with distinctive fragrances of pineapple, peach and honey, giving a supple long finish

GAVI, ANTASIO (Est. Bott) 2007 - ITALY £24.10
A fragrant bouquet, refreshing acidity, with a dry palate, aromatic citrus flavours and a complex finish with hints of almonds

SAUVIGNON BLANC, FAIRFIELDS - 2008 NEW ZEALAND £25.60
A luscious wine which combines intense white peach and nectarine aromas, with a beautiful fresh fruit palate with touches of nettle and cut grass, this provides the wine with a full and lingering lemon finish

LUGANA, CA MAIOL DOC - 2007 ITALY £29.20
A superb white wine, produced from hand selected Lugana and Trebbiano grapes. It is pale straw in colour with green highlights and a delicate bouquet of ripe fruits, soft and well balanced

PODERE COLLECECCHIO OFFIDA PECORINO 2005/6 - ITALY £33.10
Hand picked 100% Pecorino grapes harvested in early September. A unique wine of great character and balance. The nose is alive with honeyed peach blossom aromas and the palate has rich, well rounded ripe fruits

CHABLIS, JEAN DURUP - 2007 FRANCE £34.80
A very clear wine, fresh, light and fruity, its flavours develop easily, very intense, agreeable, long in the mouth and much character, with mineral freshness and delicate flavours

SANCERRE, DOMAIN MILLET - 2007 FRANCE £37.10
Pale yellow in colour with a green tinge, the nose is reminiscent of citrus fruits and pineapple and a dry, long, powerful finish


Rose Wines
LA TOSCANA HOUSE ROSE - ITALY £12.95
Cantine Brusa Amor Vini Rosato is medium dry in style, fruity, but with a delicate palate .

RIOJA ROSADO, VINA CERRADA 2007 - SPAIN £19.50
An intense, fresh raspberry colour with a clean, fruity aroma leading to a rich, fruity and well rounded experience on the palate. Balanced, lively and fresh


Champagne
FLEURY GILLE, Brut NV £42.90
Light toasted nose, pale yellow in colour, with a delicate, dry gooseberry and nut taste, fantastically structured, made from all three champagne grape varieties

LOUIS ROEDERER, Brut Premier NV £53.60
Pale golden colour with delicate, persistent beading. Rich yet subtle bouquet with hints of hawthorn, almonds and toast, clean attack and creamy structure to finish

LAURENT PERRIER ROSE £85.00
Blended from 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay the champagne offers a fantastic bright salmon pink appearance A rich nose of fresh blackcurrant and bilberry, mingled with aromas of cocoa and mocha coffee. Strong, fruity palate with flavours of Morello cherry and ginger bread. A fresh and persistent finish

LOUIS ROEDERER CRISTAL 1999 £280.00
Rich and intensely fruity, with a masterful balance of freshness and maturity, notes of citrus and red berries followed by subtle toastiness and warmer notes of almonds

Sparkling Wines
ARGEO PROSECCO, RUGGERI, Brut NV £29.50
A classic, elegant Prosecco with tiny bubbles (the hallmark of quality) and a fresh green apple nose and palate, with a long, crisp finish