il Rustico Menu – 2013

Nibbles 

bruschetta classica v £3.95
homemade pizza base with garlic, tomato and basil

pane all’ aglio  V £2.75 (with cheese) £3.25
homemade pizza base with garlic an additional mozzarella cheese if requested

zuppa del giorno V £4.25
homemade soup of the day

funghi trifolati V £4.75
mushrooms, parsley, garlic, white wine

frittura di calamari £5.95
deep fried squid rings served with aioli sauce

insalata caprese V £4.95
Sliced tomatoes, mozzarella and basil, served with olive oil and  balsamic vinegar

frittura di mangia tutto £4.95
Deep fried white bait

pane con olive £3.25
rustic bread served with spicy garlic olives

cozze alla marinara £6.75
Fresh mussels cooked with onions, garlic, white wine and parsley served with crusty bread

antipasto all’ italiana £6.95
A selection of premium quality italian cured meats

Salads 

insalata di salmone £9.95
oven baked fillets of salmon over mixed salad

insalata di pollo £8.95
grilled fillets of chicken over ceaser salad.

Le Paste – Pasta

linguini al pollo £8.95
linguini pasta cooked with tender pieces of chicken, peas, mushrooms and tomato

tagliatelle carbonara £8.95
tagliatelle pasta cooked with real italian pancetta, egg, parmasan cheese and cream

lasagne al forno £8.45
homemade lasagne

canelloni di ricotta V £8.45
homade canelloni filled with ricotta and spinach

penne al gorgonzola V £8.45
penne pasta cooked with gorgonzola cheese and tomato sauce

rigatoni lucanica £8.75
rigatoni pasta, lucanica sausage, onions, garlic, wine, parmesan shavings and tomato sauce

spaghetti alla bolognese  £8.25
spaghetti served with homemade bolognese sauce

linguini al frutti di mare £10.95
linguini pasta, calamari, mussels, king prawns, garlic, wine and tomato sauce

penne salmone e asparagi £9.45
penne pasta cooked with fresh salmon, asparagus, wine, cream and tomatoes 

risotto funghi asparagi V £8.25
 rice cooked with mushrooms, asparagus, cream and white wine 

spaghetti puttanesca £8.45

Spaghetti  with olives, onions, garlic, anchiovies, capers, tomatoes and chilies (hot)

 rigatoni alla siciliana £8.75
rigatoni pasta cooked with tuna, onions, olives, garlic, basil and tomato sauce

Gluten free pasta is also available; ask your waiting staff for details 

Additionally: If you have any allergies or special dietary requirements please inform the staff

Pesce – Fish

gamberoni mediterranea £11.95
whole king prawns (5) cooked in garlic, parsley, and white wine and served with a side salad only

grigliata mista di pesce  £15.95
a medley of seasonal grilled fish served with salad and fries only

salmone buongustaio £12.95
fresh salmon fillets, whole king prawn, cream parsley, wine sauce

branzino al pomodoro £12.95
fillet of seabass, fresh tomatoes, onions,  basil, garlic and wine

Carni – Meat

bistecca ai funghi £13.95
rib eye steak, garlic, mushrooms, wine sauce

grigliata mista di carne  £15.95
a medley of grilled steak, chicken, lucanica sausage, medallion of pork and lamb chop served with salad and fries only

pollo alla milanese £11.95
shallow fried fillets of chicken coated in breadcrumbs served with spaghetti in a tomato sauce only

 pollo imbottito £11.95
fillets of chicken with ham, cheese and topped with tomato sauce

costoleta di maiale alla senape £11.95
Pork steaks cooked with mushrooms, wine, mustard and cream sauce

piccatina di vitello alla pizzaiola £12.95
veal escalopes, cooked in wine, garlic, basil, cappers and tomato sauce

piccatina di vitello all marsala £12.95
veal escalopes, cooked in a marsala wine sauce

 

Our veal comes from farms which follow strict Freedom Food guidelines which are regulated by RSPCA welfare standards.

All above dishes are Served with potatoes and vegetables of the day unless otherwise stated

Pizze

margherita V £6.95
mozzarella, basil, tomato

pollo rosmarino £8.95
mozzarella, tomato, chicken, peppers and rosemary

prosciutto e funghi £8.25
tomato, mozzarella, ham and mushrooms

quattro stagioni £8.45
tomato, mozzarella, basil, ham, mushrooms, artichoke and olives

vesuvio £8.25
tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni sausage and chilies (hot)

ai gamberoni e cozze  £9.45
tomato, mozzarella, basil, garlic king prawns and mussels

della casa £8.95
tomato, mozzarella, rocket, parma ham, gorgonzola cheese

 vegetariana V £8.45
tomato, mozzarella, aubergines, mushrooms, peppers, zucchini 

pizza al tonno £8.25
mozzarella, tomato, tuna and onions

quattro formaggi V £8.25
a little tomato, mozzarella, gorgonzola, fontina and parmesan cheese 

la rustica £8.95
 tomato, mozzarella and mixed italian cured meats

calzone del pizzaiolo£8.95
a folded pizza, filled with tomato, mozzarella, ricotta cheese salami and ham

I Dolci – Deserts

iramisu
homemade high quality italian cream cake

Sformantino al cioccolato
a delightful light chocolate dessert on a biscuit base. Served with ice cream

formagelle della casa
homemade cheese cake, ask your waiting staff for flavours

gelati misti
a selection of quality italian ice creams

profiteroles
choux pastry filled with vanilla flavoured cream topped with chocolate sauce

torta della nonna
short crust pastry filled with lemon flavour patisserie cream decorated with pine nuts and a dusting of icing sugar

panna cotta
homemade rich vanilla desert served with homemade coulis

all desserts are priced at £4.95

Drinks and Refreshments

Coffee and Teas

Espresso £1.60
Capuccino £1.90
Speciality teas £1.60
Liquer coffees from £4.45

Soft Drinks

Cola, Orangeade, Lemonade £1.75
Fruit Juices £1.90
MINERAL WATERS
50cl £1.95
100cl £2.95

Iitalian Beers

Peroni Nastro Azzuro £3.25

Spirits and Liquors

GIN – £2.50
VODKA – £2.50
WISKY – £2.50
MALT WISKY- £2.95
JACK DANIELS – £2.95
BACARDI – £2.50
SPICED RUM – £2.50
MARTINI  - £2.50
CINZANO – £2.50
MALIBU – £2.50
ARCHERS – £2.50
MARTEL – £2.95
REMY MARTIN – £3.25
GRAPPA – £3.25
PORT – £2.75
SOUTHERN COMFORT – £2.75
TIA MARIA – £2.50
GRAND MARNIER – £2.95
SAMBUCA – £2.50
AMARETTO – £2.50
FRANGELICO – £2.50
TIRAMISU – £2.50
STREGA – £2.50
LIMONCELLO – £2.50
CAMPARI – £2.50
AMARO AVERNA – £2.50
PUNT & MES – £2.50
BAILEYS – £2.50
PERNOD – £2.50
VECCHIA ROMAGNA – £2.95

Wine List

WHITE WINES 

Gaio Bianco Sicilia IGT – Glass (17.5cl) £3.25 – Bottle (75cl) £11.95
Straw-yellow light colour. Pleasant flavour of peach with mineral nuances. Fresh sapid and persistent taste. – Region: Sicily

Grecanico bianco Sicilia IGT – Glass (17.5cl) £3.45 – Bottle (75cl) £112.95
This wine consists of golden apples with subtle undertones of citrus fruits. Finished with a floral persistence. – Region: Sicily

Pinot Grigio – Glass (17.5cl) £3.95 – Bottle (75cl) £14.95
Straw yellow in colour with amber nuances, the bouquet is fresh with gentle hints of ripe banana and toasted coffee, the taste is long and persisting with a good and elegant body.- Region: Friuli

5 Senses (Terre di Chieti) – Bottle (75cl) £15.95
Chardonay, Trebbiano
It has fresh and soft flavours vinous and light perfume. Straw-yellow colour with pale-green reflections. It accompanies dishes based of fish and hors d’oeuvre. Region: Abruzzo

Orivieto Classico - Medium/Sweet - Bottle (75cl) £16.95
Bright gold in colour, strong bouquet of wild flowers, honey and musk with a hint of bitter almonds, sweet to the palate, soft, fresh flavour with a delightful aftertaste of ripe fruit. Region: Umbria

Bianco di Custoza- Bottle (75cl) £16.95
The wine is straw yellow in colour, fragrant and persistent on the nose with hints of cherries and peaches. The taste is dry, fresh and well- balanced with a long and pleasant aftertaste of ripe fruits and sweet almonds. Region: Veneto

La Cala Vermentino di Sardegna D.O.C 2010 – D      - Bottle (75cl) £18.95
100% Vermentino. Pale straw with persistent lemon-green highlights. Very intense enhancing fruit that lingers on the soft, leisurely finish. Region: Sardinia

SPARKLING WINES

Asti Spumante - Bottle (75cl) £16.95
Straw-yellow with light golden highlights, it has a fine, lasting white mousse and a steady, very finely-grained perlage. Its aromatic, delicately sweet flavour is typical of Moscato. This is the classic sparkling wine to round off a meal, served with desserts and fruit. Region: Piedmont 

Prosecco –  Medium/Dry - Bottle (75cl) £18.95
Very pale, Straw yellow, fine and persistent perlage. Hints of apple and banana. Fresh fruity and medium dry to the palate with a great underline softness and lingering aftertaste. Region: Veneto

ROSE WINES

Gaio Rose IGT – Glass (17.5cl) £3.25 – Bottle (75cl) £11.95
Coral pink in colour with floral and fruit aromas. Fresh and crisp with and intense and smooth taste. Region: Sicily

Chiaretto di Bardolino - Bottle (75cl) £16.95
Deep pink in colour with vivid red tints, intense, elegant, fragrant bouquet of ripe grapes, balanced, fresh and fruity taste. Region: Veneto

Gaio Rosso Sicilia IGT – Glass (17.5cl) £3.25 – Bottle (75cl) £11.95
Coral red in colour with flora and fruity aromas. Fresh intense and smooth taste. Region: Sicily 

Sangiovese Sicilia IGT – Glass (17.5cl) £3.65 – Bottle (75cl) £13.95
A versatile ruby red wine with an intense fragrance and a fresh and delicate flavour with cherry fruit, soft spice and tomato leaf character. Medium intensity with nicely balanced tannins. Region: Sicily

Primitivo del Salento IGT – Glass (17.5cl) £3.95 – Bottle (75cl) £14.95     
Aged in oak for 6 months. Ruby red with violet reflections. Aromas of prunes and cherry. A full-bodied wine, soft and balanced, easy to drink. Region: Apulia

Red Wines

Montepulciano D’Abruzzo - Bottle (75cl) £15.95
Aged in used barriques for 12 months. Intense ruby red with garnet nuances. Full bodied and robust; well balanced with a well orchestrated wood scented tannin component. Region: Abruzzo

Salice Salentino DOC- Bottle (75cl) £16.95
90% Negroamaro, 10% Malvasia Nera
Purple-tinged ruby red in colour, with hints of dried plum and morello cherry on the nose; generous and complex in the mouth, with excellent structure, and a finish exhibiting the pleasant, bitter aftertaste typical of the Negroamaro grape. Region: Apulia

Chianti Classico – Bottle (75cl) £18.95
100% Sangiovese
Intense ruby red in colour with a bouquet of small red fruits and flowers. To the palate it is full, round, with soft tannins, a good structure and a persistent finish. Region: Tuscany

Cannonau Riserva di Sardengna- Bottle (75cl) £21.95
Ruby red with purple reflections, Glossy and transparent, with excellent persistent The nose is of good intensity and structure, with a bouquet of ripe red fruits and berries, with flora undertones. Region: Sardinia

Barbera d’Alba ‘Sovrana’ D.O.C - Bottle (75cl) £24.95
The fermentation with maceration on the skins lasts from 10 to 15 days, and the wine is then stored in small oak barrels for around 12-15 months. Region: Piedmont

Sovrana means ‘Sovereign’ a fitting name for a Barbera which

surpasses all others in taste and presentation.