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MENU DI STAGIONE

(from June 2014-October 2014)

At Buonissimo
MENU DI STAGIONE
(from June 2014-October 2014)

At Buonissimo

We aim to produce a new menu for each season providing fresh, modern Italian cuisine with a strong Mediterranean flair using organic and free-range produce wherever possible.
Children are most welcome. We offer dishes marked with a smiling face at half price for a child’s portion. Vegetarian dishes are marked with a V. Some dishes may contain nuts.
If you have a gluten intolerance, we can always create some dishes which are gluten free. Please speak to us for further details.

LE BRUSCHETTE

Pane rustico con aglio al forno (V) £3.95
Crusty rustic bread, served with a whole bulb of slowly baked fresh garlic. A must for garlic lovers!

Bruschetta con asparagi e salmone £3.95
Toasted ciabatta bread topped with an asparagus mousse and smoked salmon.

Bruschetta con feta e olive (V) £3.95
Toasted ciabatta bread with feta cheese, olives and tomato.

Misto di bruschette alla Buonissimo £6.95
A selection of the above breads, for two to share.

(V) Vegetarian option is available on request, please ask.

STARTERS

Antipasto di pesce £7.95 starter £14.95 main
An assorted platter of hot and cold fish, to include home-made crab cakes, king prawns, octopus carpaccio and smoked salmon.

Spiedini di agnello al rosmarino £5.95
Grilled skewers of minced lamb, served on a Greek style salad. Drizzled with a herb dressing.

Bresaola mozzarella di bufala e pomodoro £5.95
A platter of marinated bresaola (Italian style cured beef), buffalo mozzarella and plum tomatoes, drizzled with olive oil. Served with toasted ciabatta bread.

Zuppa fatta in casa (V) £4.35
Freshly made soup of the day, served with warm rustic bread.

Panzanella Toscana (V)£4.50
A Tuscan style salad popular in the summer. Tomatoes, basil, garlic, olives and cucumber combined with generous chunks of ciabatta bread soaked in the salad juices.

PASTA E RISOTTO

Fagottini all’aragosta e crostacei £6.95 starter £12.50 main
Artisan filled pasta with lobster and mixed shellfish. Cooked in a cream, tomato and tarragon sauce. Traditionally Italians do not serve cheese on a fish pasta - but if you like it, feel free to ask!

Spaghetti amatriciana £5.25 starter £9.95 main
Spaghetti in a rustic tomato sauce with a hint of chilli, guanciale (cured pork cheek) and red onion. Topped with pecorino cheese.

(V) Vegetarian option is available on request, please ask.

Penne con funghi e dolcelatte (V) £5.25 starter £9.95 main
Penne tossed in a creamy mushroom and dolcelatte sauce. Topped with rocket, pecorino and truffle oil.

Sedanini mascarpone mortadella e pistacchio £5.25 starter £9.95 main
Pasta tubes in a mascarpone and tomato sauce with mortadella (cured pork) and peas, sprinkled with pistachio nuts and pecorino cheese.

(V) Vegetarian option is available on request, please ask.

Risotto al nero di seppia £6.25 starter £11.50 main
A black seafood risotto with swordfish, fresh salmon and king prawns. Traditionally Italians do not serve cheese on a fish pasta - but if you like it, feel free to ask!

(V) Vegetarian risotto is available on request.

MAINS

Pollo ripieno con pecorino Siciliano e asparagi £12.50
Free range chicken breast filled with spicy Sicilian pecorino cheese and asparagus, served in a rustic tomato sauce. Accompanied with roast potatoes, baby carrots and romanesco.

Branzino con salsa di agrumi £14.95
Sea bass fillets in a citrus, white wine and basil sauce. Served with sauteed potatoes, spinach and romanesco.

Filetto alla griglia con olio di tartufo £19.50
Prime grilled fillet steak on a bed of sauteed mushrooms topped with rocket, pecorino shavings and truffle oil. Served with roast potatoes, baby carrots and spinach.If you prefer you can have the steak in a green peppercorn and red wine sauce.

Vitello valdostana £14.95
Escallope of English veal coated in breadcrumbs, topped with Parma ham, tomato and mozzarella. Served with caponata, spinach and sauteed potatoes.

Polpette di melanzane con anelletti V£9.95
Home-made aubergine cakes on a bed of oven baked anelletti pasta in an aromatic tomato sauce, finished with pecorino cheese.

Salmone avvolto con prosciutto e salsa verde £13.95
Oven baked salmon wrapped in Parma ham, filled with salsa verde, on a bed of caponata. Served with sauteed potatoes and romanesco.

Misto di pesce imperiale £22.00
A platter of scallops, king prawns, swordfish loin and salmon fillet, drizzled with salmoriglio dressing. Served with a crisp salad, roast potatoes and caponata.

SIDE DISHES

Sauteed potatoes £2.00
Roast potatoes £2.00
Caponata £2.00
Spinach £2.00
Dressed salad leaves and pecorino shavings £3.95

DESSERTS

Cheesecake al limone £4.95
A delicious home-made lemon cheesecake topped with summer fruits.

Fruttamisu £4.95
Individual home-made fruttamisu with mixed berries, mascarpone and savoiardi biscuits soaked in a wild berry tea. A twist on the classic Italian tiramisu.

Semifreddo al torroncino £4.95
Home-made semifreddo ice cream with hazelnuts, honey and toffee pieces.

Foresta nera £5.50
A delicious Italian chocolate cake with a light creamy and zabaglione filling. Served with a jug of fresh cream.

Sorbissimo con fragole £4.95
A refreshing liquid lemon sorbet, served in a flute glass with fresh strawberries and mint.

Misto di pasticcini per due persone £8.95 for two to share
A selection of six different mini Italian desserts. The platter includes authentic Sicilian cannolo, sfogliatina Napoletana and a few others to keep you guessing - perfect to share.

Gelati e Sorbetti £4.50 [3 scoops]
We also offer quality Italian ice creams and dairy free sorbets: please ask for our flavour selection.
Why not have a glass of dessert wine? £3.95 [100ml]

Misto di Formaggi £5.85 for one £8.95 for two to share
A selection of Italian cheeses to include gorgonzola, spicy Sicilian pecorino and taleggio. Served with grapes, celery and biscuits.
Why not try a glass of port? £2.95 (100ml)

COFFEE AND TEA

Coffee regular £1.80

Espresso £1.80

Espresso Doppio £2.20
Two shots of espresso

Cappuccino £2.20

Latte £2.30
Shot of espresso, steamed milk
and just a little foamed milk

Caffé Macchiato £1.90
Shot of espresso, topped with a
single spoon of frothed milk

Decaffeinated Coffee £1.80

Liqueur Coffee £3.50
With a choice of your favourite liqueur

Italian Hot Cioccolatina £2.50

Teas £1.80
We are offering a box of various teas
from which you choose your favourite
blend

REFRESHMENTS

Aperitifs and Spirits £2.95

Beers £3.95
Peroni Nastro Azzurro (Italian)
Moretti (Italian)
San Miguel
Alcohol Free Becks

Soft Drinks & Fruit Juices
Coca Cola £2.00 Lemonade £2.00 Orange Juice etc £2.00
Aranciata San Pellegrino 200ml £2.50
Limonata San Pellegrino 200ml £2.50
Orange Juice etc £2.00
Appletiser £2.20 Cranberry Juice £2.20
J2O - Orange & Passion Fruit or Apple & Raspberry £2.20

Elderflower Presse 250ml £2.50

Mineral Water Still or Sparkling
75cl Bottle £3.20
Glass £1.20

Digestifs / Liqueurs £2.50

ITALIAN LIQUEUR SELECTION

Assaggini di Liquori £5.50 4 x 12.5ml
Why not try our mini shots selection of Italian Liqueurs?
including Limoncello (served chilled), Nocello (hazelnut liqueur), Grappa and Amaro Averna. And of course you can change any one of them with your favourite liqueur.

OUR GRAPPA SELECTION

Grappa small 25ml large 50ml
Primitivo Grapes £2.50 £4.50
Chardonnay Grapes £2.50 £4.50
Prosecco Grapes £3.50 £6.00
Invecchiata (aged) £3.50 £6.00

EARLY DINING MENU

MONDAY - THURSDAY EVENINGS
Available to order 6 - 7.30pm but vacate the table at your leisure. £13.50 2 courses or £15.50 3 courses.

STARTERS

Panzanella Toscana (V)
A Tuscan style salad popular in the summer. Tomatoes, basil, garlic, olives and cucumber combined with generous chunks of ciabatta bread soaked in the salad juices.

Bruschetta
Select one of our bruschetta offered on the main menu.

Zuppa fatta in casa (V)
Freshly made soup of the day, served with warm rustic bread.

MAINS

Pasta
A choice of any of our pasta dishes offered on the menu - with the exception of Fagottini all’aragosta and risotto al nero di seppia.

Salmone avvolto con prosciutto e salsa verde
Oven baked salmon wrapped in Parma ham, filled with salsa verde on a bed of caponata. Served with sauteed potatoes and romanesco

Pollo ripieno con pecorino Siciliano e asparagi
Free range chicken breast filled with spicy Sicilian pecorino cheese and asparagus, served in a rustic tomato sauce. Accompanied with roast potatoes, baby carrots and romanesco.

DESSERTS

Choose from any of our desserts offered on the menu - with the exception of Misto di pasticcini per due persone and Misto di formaggi.

LUNCHTIME MENU

TUESDAY TO SATURDAY

2 Courses £10.50 or Main Course only £7.95
Available 12 noon to 2.15pm last orders

STARTERS

Zuppa fatta in casa (V)
Freshly made soup of the day, served with warm rustic bread.

Bruschetta con asparagi e salmone
Toasted ciabatta bread topped with an asparagus mousse and smoked salmon.

Insalata alla Greca (V)
Feta cheese, tomato and cucumber dressed mixed salad.

MAINS

Salmone con salsa aurora
Salmon fillet in a cream, tomato and tarragon sauce. Served with sauteed potatoes, romanesco and spinach.

Pasta del giorno
Chef’s choice of pasta for lunch. A vegetarian option is always
available on request.

Pollo impanato con pomodoro e mozzarella
Free range chicken breast in breadcrumbs topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. Served with sauteed potatoes, baby carrots and crisp salad.