Bowl of marinated Ligurian olives £1.90
Garlic Bread £2.10
Bruschetta – Italian bread topped with fresh tomato, homemade pesto, olive oil and mozzarella £3.20

Paté della Casa
A smooth chicken liver and pork paté served with warm toasted Italian bread and caramelised onion £5.90

Mozzarella in Carrozza *
Coated in fresh breadcrumbs, shallow fried and served on a delicate tomato sauce £5.90

Insalata di Peperoni Arrostiti Rucola e Schegge *
Roasted and peeled fresh peppers on a bed of rocket leaves drizzled with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and parmesan shavings £7.20

Asparagi Freschi Burro sfuso e Parmigiano *
Fresh asparagus (w.a.) gratinated with melted butter and parmesan cheese £7.20

Prosciutto di Parma con Melone
Best parma ham and melon £7.40

Funghetti al Salto
Button mushrooms sautéed with wine, garlic, large peeled prawns, black pepper and a little cream £7.80

Melanzane alla Parmigiana *
Layers of marinated grilled aubergine alternated with mozzarella, tomato, parmesan cheese and homemade pesto £8.20

Avocado e Gamberetti al Forno
Avocado and atlantic prawns baked in a lobster sauce with cream, brandy, tomato and gratinée £8.20

Salmone Affumicato e Pesto Genovese
Scottish smoked salmon with homemade pesto £8.40

Carpaccio di Manzo con Rucola e Schegge
Carpaccio of lean scotch sirloin beef served with rocket leaves, parmesan shavings and dressed with best olive oil and lemon juice £9.90

Le Zuppe

Soup of the day
£4.60

Minestra di Verdure alla Ligure *
Fresh minestrone soup with rice and homemade pesto £4.60

Zuppa di Cipolle Trevisane *
Fresh onion and sage soup served with a dolcelatte crouton £4.90

PASTE

Lasagne di Una Volta
Our homemade fresh pasta beef lasagne with that forgotten flavour £7.40

Tagliolini Tartufati *
Thin egg tagliatelle tossed in truffle oil, cream of white truffle, black pepper and shaved parmesan £8.60

Spaghetti Portofino
Pancetta, fresh tomato, onion and Ligurian olives £7.60

Spaghetti or Tagliolini al Granchio
White crab meat, cherry tomato, brandy, fish stock and a touch of cream £9.20

Penne Lucanica
My own Lucanica style sausage, garlic, herbs, wine, lots of parmesan and black pepper £7.60

Penne alla Arrabbiata *
Chilli, more chilli, garlic, best olive oil, fresh tomato sauce and tabasco - hot!!! £7.20

Tagliatelle Gorgonzola Mandorle e Pinoli *
Mild Italian blue cheese, roasted pine nuts, almonds and a touch of cream £8.20

Risotti

Risotto ai Funghi Porcini *
The classic dried porcini and field mushroom £7.80

Risotto Pollo e Pancetta Affumicata
Strips of chicken, wine and the best smoked Italian pancetta £8.60

Risotto Asparagi e Rucola *
Fresh asparagus, rocket, white wine and a touch of cream £8.20

All our fish is sourced daily from Billingsgate Market and the South Coast, please ask your waiter or see our "Specials" board for what is available today.

Most of our main course dishes are decorated with homemade mashed potato.

Insalata di Gamberetti, Salmone Affumicato e Gamberi d'Aqua Dolce
Atlantic prawns, scotch smoked salmon and crayfish on a bed of rocket, mixed leaves and avocado dressed with citrus and olive oil dressing £12.95

Pollo Marinato alla Carbonella
Chargrilled garlic marinated breast of chicken on a bed of mixed Italian leaves with our special dressing £10.80

Timballo di Vegetali e Pasta Fresca *
A timbale of marinated chargrilled fresh asparagus, courgette, aubergine, peppers and mushrooms with layers of handmade pasta served in a delicate creamy sauce £10.20

Tagliatelle al Filetto
Strips of fillet steak, garlic, wine, cherry tomatoes and asparagus tips on a bed of tagliatelle £12.20

Salsicce con Polenta o Purea di Patate
Our homemade Lucanica style sausage baked with wine, garlic and rosemary, served on a bed of soft polenta or homemade mashed potatoes (if you must) £11.80

Fricasse di Pollo alla Diavola
Strips of chicken breast cooked with fresh chilli, tabasco, garlic, wine and tomato served with rice - hot hot hot!!! £10.80

Pollo alla Mozzarella e Pomodoro Fresco con Salsa Basilico
Breast of chicken coated in fresh breadcrumbs baked together with mozzarella cheese served with wine, fresh tomato and pesto £10.80

Petto di Pollo con Gamberetti e Salsa al Finocchietto Fresco
Breast of chicken with atlantic prawns and fine sliced fresh fennel cooked in a delicate cream and wine sauce £11.80

Vitello alla Milanese
Veal coated in fresh breadcrumbs, fried in olive oil and butter, served with spaghetti al pomodoro (a classic) £11.90

Scaloppine Funghi e Crema
Escalopes of veal, white wine, cream, field and porcini mushrooms £11.90

Vitello Saltinbocca alla Carlo
Carlo's interpretation of the traditional saltinbocca alla Romana £12.20

Lonza di Maiale alla Ligure
Free range British pork loin escalope chargrilled with roasted peppers, sundried tomato, olives and white wine £11.90

Fegato a Piacere con Purea di Patate
Fresh calf's liver with butter and sage or white wine and onion served with homemade mashed potato £12.40

Bistecca di Manzo alla Griglia o al Pepe Nero
Best Scotch sirloin steak chargrilled £15.90
Served in a black pepper, brandy and cream sauce £16.90

Deep fried zucchini £3.00
Fresh spinach £3.00
Medley of fresh vegetables and roasted potatoes £3.20
Mixed or green salad £2.40
Tomato and onion salad £2.80
Rocket salad with parmesan shavings £3.80

* Denotes vegetarian dishes.

A discretionary 10% service charge will be added to your bill. Prices are inclusive of VAT.

All menu prices are subject to change at short notice.

All our desserts are homemade with fresh products.

Selection of Italian Ice Cream or Sorbets - 3 scoops
£4.30

Affogato al Caffé
Vanilla ice cream resting on a bed of crushed meringue drowned in espresso coffee topped with whipped cream and cinnamon £4.80

Panna Cotta con Coulis ai Frutti di Bosco
Vanilla cream mousse served with mixed berry coulis £4.80

Fonduta di Cioccolato
A rich dark chocolate mousse infused with brandy £5.20

Classico Tiramisú con Panna e Caffe
Classic Italian tiramisú with espresso and mascarpone  £5.20

Pere Condite al Chianti e Cannella
Sweet fresh pear poached in Chianti served with cinnamon ice cream £5.20

Torta di Mascarpone allo Zest di Limone
Fresh lemon and mascarpone cheesecake on an amaretti and digestive biscuit base £5.60

Meringue au Frutti di Bosco e Gelato
Home made meringue, fresh fruit of the season, chantilly cream and vanilla ice cream £5.80

Crêpes alla Fiamma
Two pancakes cooked in an orange and grand marnier sauce flamed with brandy (vanilla ice cream optional) £5.80

Formaggi Italiani
Selection of Italian cheeses decorated with fresh fruit £6.80

Dessert Wine

Passito di Pantelleria Pellegrino served with amaretti biscotti - 75ml glass - £4.80

Vin Santo DOC Castello d'Albola 2000 served with amaretti biscotti. The best Italian dessert wine you will ever have - 15% vol 50cl bottle - £39.50

Coffee and tea

Espresso - £2.00
Double Espresso - £2.60
Capuccino - £2.20
Latte - £2.40
Cona coffee - £1.90
Tea - £1.90
Liquer coffee - £4.90

OUR SET MENU CHANGES EVERY WEEK.  BELOW IS A SAMPLE MENU

Parma Ham and Melon
Our homemade chicken liver and pork pate served with caramelised onion
Insalata Caprese - tomato, avocado and mozzarella salad
Atlantic prawns on a bed of mixed leaves dressed with cocktail sauce
Deepfried whitebait served with homemade tartar sauce
Spaghetti Amatriciana

Roast loin of pork with apple sauce
Fresh calve's liver Veniziana - white wine and onion
Lamb abbacchio - slow roasted with peppers, onion and red wine
Carlo's handmade gorgonzola and mascarpone ravioli
Aubergine Parmigiana
Mediterranean seafood risotto
Breast of chicken cooked in a white wine, cream and mushroom sauce

Medley of fresh vegetables and roasted potatoes or salad

Homemade meringue and chantilly cream
Lemon and mascarpone cheesecake
Panna cotta with a berry coulis
Rich dark chocolate mousse
Selection of ice-cream or sorbet
Oranges in caramel and grand marnier 

Set Lunch Monday to Friday

12pm – 2.15pm
2 courses £12.95
3 courses £14.95

TRADITIONAL Sunday Lunch

12pm – 3pm
2 courses £14.95
3 courses £16.95

Choice of 6 dishes per course!

Our specials board can change daily - below are just some of the dishes that have featured.  For confirmation of dishes please give us a call on 01483 224180

Fresh octopus carpaccio - £8.80
White crab meat and avocado - £8.80
Jumbo scampi fritti - £9.80
Bresaola rocket and parmesan - £8.80
Fresh asparagus Milano - £8.80
Calamari fritti and tartar sauce - £9.20
Fresh calve’s liver and sage ravioli - £10.20

Homemade cassata Siciliana - £5.80

Carlo’s Handmade Raviolis
Porcini and cream of white truffle
Duck breast and caramelised onion
Tiger prawn and crayfish
Gorgonzola and mascarpone
£10.20/£12.80

Duck Breast soft green peppercorns brandy and cream - £14.80
Spaghetti and rock lobster - £18.90
Yellow fin tuna loin - £14.60
Seafood risotto - £13.40
Pork fillet medallions Aromatico - £14.80
Strips of fillet steak strogonoff with rice - £15.60
Skate wing black butter and capers - £17.50

3 Course children's menu - £6.95 per child

Garlic Bread

Strips of chicken breast coated in breadcrumbs or plain grilled served with homemade chips
Homemade meat ravioli
Penne or Spaghetti pasta with choice of meatballs, tomato sauce, pesto or butter
Deep fried scampi served with homemade chips

Large scoop of Italian ice-cream OR Crêpe with lemon and sugar or chocolate sauce