Christmas Dinner
Antipasti
Zuppa di tuberi di Jerusalem e gnocchi fritti
Jerusalem artichoke soup topped with crispy gnocchi croutons
Cozze mamma rosa
West coast mussels prepared with pink peppercorns and a touch of cream
Bresaola dell’Osteria
Thinly sliced bresaola, served with parmesan shavings, rocket and wedge of lemon
Parfait di fegatini di pollo
A rich, light parfait of chicken livers served with prosecco jelly, an Italian ‘chutney’ of green beans, pine nuts, orange zest and acacia honey, with toasted Italian bread.
Affettati Italiani
A selection of the finest Italian cured meats served with pickled vegetables and Italian bread
Primi
Mafaldine con anatra affumicata e tuberi di Jerusalem
Mafaldine pasta prepared in a light sauce with sliced smoked duck breast and jerusalem artichoke
Mare e monti risotto
Carnaroli rice prepared with king prawns, mixed forest mushrooms, garlic, white wine and a touch of chilli
Linguine L’aragosta con zafferano
Linguine pasta prepared with west coast lobster, white wine, cherry tomato and a touch of saffron
Cannelloni dolce
Cannelloni pasta stuffed with broccoli, walnuts covered with a marsala sultana flavoured béchamel sauce
Secondi
Pollo gorgonzola
Breast of chicken stuffed with gorgonzola and wrapped in pancetta, pan fried and finished in the oven.
Served with mashed potato and a vibrant spinach and thyme sauce
Angelo arrosto
Roasted leg of lamb marinated and cooked in the famous Italian Barolo red wine, with root vegetables,
garlic and mint. Served with oven roasted potato and onion
Porchetta ripiene
Rolled pork belly marinated in garlic, herbs, chilli and Tuscan extra virgin olive oil, stuffed with sage,
onion chestnut and served with braised red cabbage and roast potato
Triglia al cartoccio
Fillet of red mullet steamed with a mix of fresh seafood, white wine and cherry tomatoes
Millefoglie di vegetali
Layered mashed potato and seasonal vegetables topped with puff pastry, oven baked and served with
a pecorino and basil béchamel
Dolci
Tiramisu
The Italian name tiramisu literally means ‘pick me up’, and our homemade dessert definetely does this with it’s chocolate, marsala and espresso coffee flavours
Pannacotta
A light Italian cooked cream favourite topped with caramel. Softly set and silky smooth,
they are a fantastically light and tasty end to a meal.
Pandoro dell’Osteria
Toasted Italian Pandoro topped with icing sugar and drizzled with martini bianco,
served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Gelato
A choice of vanilla, strawberry or chocolate Italian ice cream
(or a scoop of each if you prefer)
4 courses £39 per person
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