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Lunch Menu


Create your own lunch menu! You can choose from any dish from our extensive range.



Served Daily £10.99

VEAL Saltimbocca with Sage and Parma Ham in butter, white Wine and Parsley sauce, served with sauteed potatoes  
OCTOPUS and BABY PRAWNS RISOTTO in a fish fumee, dash of Tomato and a touch of Chilli, oven baked  
PENNE with LUGANEGA sausage, Bacon and Mushrooms in a Tomato and Basil sauce  
RISOTTO with Chicken and Parma Ham and Parmesan  
Grilled whole SARDINES Portughese style, with Olive Oil and Lemon Juice dressing, served with Salad and Bread  
Baked RIGATONI with Meatball and Mushrooms, topped with smoked Pancetta and Parmesan cheese  
Pan-fried CHICKEN breast, finished with Garlic, white Wine and Parsley with a touch of Chilli, served with vegetables  
TIGER PRAWNS and SQUID sauteesd with Spaghetti, Baby Spinach and Rocket leaves, with Chilli, fresh Tomatoes, white Wine and Fish fumee  
Rolled CALAMARI with Pea in Tomato, and Garlic sauce, served with Rice  
DESSERT daily choices will be offered to you  
COFFEE Espresso, Cappuccino,Cafetiere  
.....and while you are waiting why not have our famous Tapenade and Olives for only £ 2.50  
 

PHONE IN YOUR ORDER IF YOU ARE SHORT ON TIME. It will be ready by the time you sit down.



A` la Carte Menu




AntiPasti

Seafood Salad marinated calamari Octopus and Prawns   £7.95
Bocconcino and Parma Ham Golf Ball size Buffalo Mozzarella and Parma Ham  
Fois Gras and Chicken Liver Pate` with Pancetta, Red Onions and Brandy, served with Wholemeal bread  
Tiger Prawns, Chilli and Garlic, Pan-fried in Olive oil   £8.30
Asparagus Parmiggiana, wrapped in Parma Ham, gratinee with Butter and Parmesan Cheese  
Avocado Crab and Tomato Tower With Olive oil, Chives and Lemon dressing   £9.50
Carpaccio of Beef, thin slices of Fillet with Olive oil, Lemon juice and shaving of Parmesan on Rocket leaves   £10.50
Sardines and Red Pepper oven baked with mixed Herbs and Garlic   £5.95
Pan-fried rolled Calamari, Chilli, Garlic and fresh Tomatoes   £5.20
Insalata Caprese Buffalo Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Basil and Olive Oil   V
Prawns Cocktail in Aurora sauce, with Wholemeal Bread  
Oak Smoked Salmon with Wholemeal bread  
Fresh Cod in a roasted Onion cup with English mustard and sweet Parika   £7.50
Scallops and Pancetta wraps pan-fried with Capers, Sage and White Wine  
Oyster Mushrooms Salad and Baby Spinach, served warm with cubed Mozzarella, Balsamic vineger, Oregano and Olive Oil dressing   V
Shellfish Mari e Monti, Clams, Mussels, Chorizo, Coriander, Garlic, Chilli and white Wine with Crostino  
Melon and Black Cherry in Port Syrup   V
Parma Ham and Melon  
Olives and Rosemary Crostino   V
Italian Bruschetta   V £3.95
 

Pasta E Risotti

Risotto with Porcini Mushrooms and Chicken  
Penne Mari e Monti with Salami, mushrooms, smoked Salmon, Chilli Tomato Sauce and a touch of cream   £6.95
Linguine with Lobster, Garlic, Basil and Tomato sauce   £10.75
Black Tagliatelle with Scallops, Cuttlefish, Chilli, Garlic and white wine   £9.80
Rigatoni, Speck, Gorgonzola and Broccoli in a creamy sauce   £6.85
Risotto and Luganega Sausage with Onions, Pea, Mushrooms and a touch of Chilli  
Linguine with Mixed Seafood white wine sauce and a dash Tomato  
Tagliatelle and Wild Boar Ragu` Egg pasta in a rich Wild Boar ragu`, red Wine and Tomato sauce  
Ravioloni ai Porcini, fresh pasta parcels filled with Ceps, in a Cream, Ham and Peas sauce  
Spaghetti alle Vongole in a white wine sauce, Fish fumee sauce and a touch of Chilli   £7.80
Rigatoni and Meatball bake with smoked Buffalo Mozzarella and tomatoes sauce   £7.75
Tagliatelle Montanara with Bolognese sauce, Mushrooms and Bacon  
 

Pesce

Red Snapper pan fried with cherry Tomatoes, red Onion, Capers and Chilli   £16.70
Filleted Sea-Bream Char Grilled and brushed with Olive oil, Lemon juice and mixed Herbs  
Halibut and Baby Prawns with Button Mushrooms, Fish fumee`, Cream and a Hint of Tabasco  
Dover Sole char-grilled or in a Meuniere sauce   £21.50
Prawns Provencale in a light Tomato sauce, little Garlic and white Wine, served with Rice  
Giant Tiger Prawns Chilli, Garlic, White Wine and Tomato   £19.50
Poached Smoked Haddock flavoured with extra Virgin Olive Oil, servved with sauteed spicy Savoy Cabbage   £13.95
Mixed Grilled Fish Platter if you don't know which to choose....  
 
 

Carne

Wild Boar pan-fried with red peppers in a Garlic, Rosemary and red wine reduction   £15.95
Calves Liver pan-fried with dry cured bacon and caramalised onions   £14.10
Veal T bone char-grilled with Sage, Butter and white Wine sauce   £17.95
Paillard of Veal laced with a drizzle of Olive oil and cracked Black Pepper, with baby Spinach and Rocket leaves in Italian dressing   £15.30
Chicken Breast and Oyster mushrooms with Cream and dry Marsala wine sauce   £9.40
Chicken Romana Chicken Breast strips, pan-fried with Bay leaves, Red Peppers and white Wine sauce  
Sirloin steak and mixed forest mushrooms in a beef stock and red wine sauce  
Veal Escalope Marsala and Button Mushrooms  
Duck Breast al Limoncello with caramelized Lime and Lemon peel  
Peppered Sirloin Steak with Brandy and Cream Sauce   £16.40
Strips of Beef Fillet Mostarda Sage, Mustard, baby Carrots, Mushrooms, Paprika and Cream Sauce   £18.95
Fillet of Beef, Dolcelatte cheese and Port sauce   £21.70
Medallions of Beef Fillet in Rosemary and Balsamic vinegar reduction   £20.95
 

Vegetarian Choices


One of the widest choices of vegetarian dishes in Reading.



All items are available in small or large portions and start from £5.70.

Melon and Black Cheery in Port Syrup   V
Avocado, bocconini di Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil and Oil   V
Steamed Asparagus with black Truffle oil and shaving of Parmesan cheese   V
Sauteed Oysters, mushrooms and Spinach with melting Goat Cheese on Crouton   V
Oven-baked button mushrooms with Bechamelle and Parmesan cheese   V
Roasted Peppers, Courgettes and Asparagus laced wiith Spring onions, olive oil and balsamic vinegar   V
Grilled Tomino Salad, warm with mixed mushrooms, baby spinach, sherry vinegar and walnut oil   V
Smoked Buffalo Mozzarella, beef tomatoes, basil and rocket leaves   V
Ravioloni ai Porcini, fresh egg pasta filled with ceps, in a cream and pea sauce   V
Penne with Marscarpone, semi-dry tomatoes, peas mushrooms and touch of cream   V
Risotto with Mascarpome, semi-dry tomatoes, peas mushrooms and touch of cream   V
Spaghetti Aglio, olio e peperoncino with breadcrumb   V
Penne arrabbiata   V
Rigatoni, gorgonzola and broccoli in a cream sauce   V
Linguine al pesto genovese   V
 

CHRISTMAS LUNCH MENU


Set Price £ 23.50, Dessert at £ 2.50 with this Menu Offer only



STARTERS

Fried Calamari with Garlic Mayonnaise  
Mussels with Garlic, white Wine and Tomato sauce  
Prawns Cocktail with Aurora Sauce, with Wholemeal bread  
Bocconcini of Mozzarella and Parma Ham  
Penne with Luganega sausage in a Napoletana sauce  
 

an optional service charge will be added

MAIN COURSE

Chicken Breast with Oyster Mushrooms, Cream and Dry Marsala Wine  
Risotto with Chicken and Parma Ham  
Roasted Leg of Lamb with Garlic, Rosemary, Redcurrant and red Wine reduction  
Filleted Sea-Bream, char-grilled, brushed with Olive Oil, Lemon Juice and mixed Herbs  
Penne Mari e Monti, with Salame, Mushrooms, smoked Salmon, touch of Tomato and Cream  
all main dishes are served with mixed vegetables and potatoes or mixed salad  
 

an optional service charge will be added

COFFEE

 
 

an optional service charge will be added

CHRISTMAS PARTY MENU


Served all day Set Price £ 29.50



STARTERS

Steamed Asparagus and Parmesan shaving with Truffle Oil  
Rigatoni, Speck, Gorgonzola with Broccoli in a creamy sauce  
Insalata Caprese, with Buffalo Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Basil and Olive oil   V
Tiger Prawns with Chilli and Garlic, pan-fried in Olive Oil  
Parma Ham and Melon  
 

an optional service cherge will be added

MAIN COURSE

Roasted Leg of Lamb with Garlic, Rosemary, Redcurrant and Red Wine reduction  
Veal Saltimbocca, with Sage and Parma Ham, in a Butter, White Wine and Parsley sauce  
Red Snapper pan-fried with Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onions, Capers, with spiced Savoy Cabbage  
Filleted, char-grilled Sea-Bass brushed with Olive Oil, Lemon juice and Mixed Herbs  
Ravioloni filled with Ceps in a Cream, Ham and Pea sauce  
all main dishes are served with mixed vegetables and potatoes or mixed salad  
 

an optional service cherge will be added

SELECTION OF DESSERT

 
 

an optional service cherge will be added

COFFEE

 
 

an optional service cherge will be added