A La Carte Autumn Menu

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.

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Allergies

Some of our dishes may contain nuts. We have gluten-free pasta available on request. Many of our menu dishes can be amended for people with allergies. Please inform your waiter if you have any allergies or intolerances and we will try our very best to create a dish to your specific requirements. We also have a list of allergens contained in our menu dishes which is available on request. We take allergies very seriously, and if informed we will do all we can to ensure you have a wonderful and safe dining experience.

LE BRUSCHETTE

Pane Rustico con Aglio al Forno V £4.95
Crusty rustic bread, served with a whole bulb of slowly baked fresh garlic. A must for garlic lovers!

Bruschetta con Pesto Rosso e Provolone Piccante V £4.95
Toasted ciabatta bread topped with sun dried
tomato pesto and Provolone Piccante cheese.

Bruschetta con Mousse di Carciofi e Salmone Affumicato £4.95
Toasted ciabatta bread topped with artichoke mousse and smoked salmon.
V for our vegetarian guests we can replace the smoked salmon with grilled courgette.

Misto di Bruschette alla Buonissimo £9.95
A selection of the above breads, for two to share.
V A vegetarian option is available on request, please ask.

STARTERS

Zuppa Fatta in Casa V £5.50
Freshly made soup of the day, served with warm rustic bread.

Mozzarella di Bufala e Speck con Olio di Tartufo £8.50
Fresh buffalo mozzarella and cured speck (lightly smoked ham from the northern mountains), drizzled with truffle oil.
V for our vegetarian guests we can omit the speck and replace with sun dried tomatoes and pesto rosso.

Cozze al Pomodoro e Giardiniera £7.95 starter £15.95 main
Fresh mussels sautéed in garlic and chilli in a tomato and white wine sauce. Tossed with italian picked vegetables.

Sfogliatina di Caprino al Balsamico V £6.50
Deep fried, goats cheese filo pastry parcel. Accompanied with a home-made spicy red onion jam and drizzled with balsamic reduction.

Gamberoni alla Calabrese £8.95
Shelled king prawns in a spicy tomato, n`duja (spicy Calabrian salami) and olives. Served with ciabatta bread.

PASTA E RISOTTO

Panciotti Ripieni di Capesante e Gamberi £7.95 starter £15.95 main
Handmade, artisan filled pasta with scallops and prawns. Tossed in a cream, tomato, prawn and tarragon. Topped with rocket leaves.
Traditionally Italians do not serve cheese on fish pasta - but if you would like it please ask!

Caserecce con Aglio al Forno e Funghi V £6.95 starter £13.95 main
Pasta twists with roast garlic, chilli and oyster mushrooms. Tossed in a cream and vegetarian Parmesan.

Spaghetti con Sugo della Domenica £6.95 starter £13.95 main
Spaghetti chitarra in a rustic, slow cooked meat râgù. Topped with Pecorino cheese. (Usually eaten on a Sunday)

Mezze Maniche Pesce Spada Pomodorini e Menta £6.95 starter £13.95 main
Artisan pasta rings tossed in chilli, garlic and olive oil with fresh swordfish, cherry tomatoes and mint.
Traditionally Italians do not serve cheese on fish pasta - but if you would like it please ask!

Risotto Speck Porri e Gamberoni £7.95 starter £15.95 main
Arborio rice cooked with king prawns, speck (North Italian cured smoked ham) and leeks.
Traditionally Italians do not serve cheese on fish pasta - but if you would like it please ask!

Risotto con Spinaci e Taleggio V £6.95 starter £13.95 main
Arborio rice cooked with spinach and Taleggio cheese. Sprinkled with vegetarian Parmesan.

MAINS

Duetto di Arrosto Di Maiale e Agnello £18.95
A duo of pork belly with perfectly crispy crackling and grilled lamb cutlets in a roasted vegetables and red wine sauce. Served with mashed potatoes.

Pollo ai Quattro Formaggi £14.95
A free range chicken breast in a creamy four cheese sauce. Served with peas, carrots and roasted potato.

Branzino Capperi e Limone £17.95
Fillets of fresh seabass cooked in a butter, lemon, caper berry and white wine sauce. Served with spinach, fine beans and roast potato.

Filetto alla Birra £24.95
Prime fillet steak in a rich beer and onion sauce. Served with roast potatoes, carrots and spinach.

Salmone con Salsa di Porri e Gamberetti £17.95
Fresh salmon fillet cooked in a cream, prawn and leek sauce. Served with mashed potato, fine beans and peas.

Salsicce e Fagioli £16.95
An Italian sausage, tomato and mixed bean stew, served with mashed potato.

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina V £14.95
Baked gnocchi with tomato and buffalo mozzarella. Finished with vegetarian Parmesan.

SIDE DISHES

Roast potatoes £3.95

Spinach £3.95

Sautéed oyster mushroom with rocket and Parmesan £4.95

Mixed leaf salad, grilled cougettes and Parmesan shavings £4.95