We’re so delighted that Diala is joining us more regularly for special Italian and Middle Eastern weekends. She’s half Italian and half Lebanese so bring authenticity, passion and great fun. This is our first in a series of Italian Trattoria’s with Diala (each one will be slightly different). How very marvellous.
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Antipasti Platter
Involtini
Red pepper, pea, chilli and basil arancini
Tapenades and pesto with warm focaccia
Soup / Minestra
Classic minestrone from Milan
Vegetable and cannellini bean broth with pancetta and Parmesan
Secondi
Massimo’s polpette di carne
Massimo’s fathers Southern Italian Meatball recipe for pancetta, pork & sundried tomatoes meatballs with an intense chilli pesto, red wine and cream sauce
Cartoccio frutti di mare
Chunky cod and prawns baked in parchment in a rich tomato, caper, olive oil and puglian white wine sauce
House special melanzane
We love this dish of aubergines and courgettes layered with a rosé port, black olive and tomato sauce, rich béchamel and Parmesan topping
Dolce / Formaggio
Orange, pistachio and polenta cake
Deliciously syrupy cake served with a honey, mascarpone cream
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HSC Affogato
Clotted cream ice cream, dark chocolate salted caramel, a shot of espresso and a shot of amaretto or grappa
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Italian Cheeseboard*
Three Italian cheeses, served with balsamic roasted plums and baked ciabatta bread
Menu price; £34
(*£4 supplement)