A La Carte Menu
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NGCI (no gluten containing ingredients)
Contains Nuts
Lactose Free
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STARTERS
Price
Zuppa del Giorno
£5.50
Always fresh, always delicious, always served with our daily in house-made bread. (Please ask about our Chef’s soup of the day).
Cozze Zafferano
£7.50
Voluptuous & juicy Scottish mussels, sautéed with strands of saffron, vine tomatoes, garlic & white wine, seasoned with fresh thyme leaves and house made bread.
Vitello Tonnato
£7.95
Slices of seared veal fillet served pink with a smooth purée of tuna, rocket & toasted capers drizzled with Extra Virgin olive oil.
Antipasti Vegetariano
£13.50
A selection of cheese, fire-roasted peppers, aubergines, parmesan and spinach frittata, courgettes, plump olives, grissini and our aromatic fresh pesto dressing. Ideal for sharing.
Antipasti Alla Favorita
£14.00
A platter of Italian meats served with mustard fruits, pesto, a selection of cheeses, salted anchovies, mixed olives, balsamic onions and grissini breadsticks. Ideal for sharing.
Calamari Fritti
£6.95
Lightly floured baby squid and anchovies cooked until crispy, served with a roasted garlic mayonnaise. Don’t forget to give them a squeeze of lemon juice.
Insalata Caprese
£6.95
Fresh hand torn mozzarella, lush vine tomatoes, pesto, drizzled with Extra Virgin olive oil.
Crocchette di Merluzzo
£5.50
Salted cod flakes mixed with potatoes and smoked paprika shaped together and fried until golden brown, served with olive tapenade and a saffron mayonnaise.
Spiedini di Mozzarella e Crudo
£6.50
Mozzarella wrapped in Parma ham, threaded onto skewers with cherry tomatoes then grilled. Served with a wedge of grilled melon and balsamic vinegar glaze.
Bruschetta Tartufata
£6.50
Freshly toasted Italian bread topped with wild mushrooms and melted gorgonzola cheese, drizzled with truffle oil.
Bruschetta
£4.95
Toasted, in-house made bread, topped with vine tomatoes, fresh garlic, basil and olive oil.
Arancini al Taleggio e Pesto Genovese
£6.50
Golden balls of pesto risotto encasing Taleggio cheese, wrapped in breadcrumbs and lightly fried. When pulled apart, the cheese forms into delicious molten strands. Served with a tomato salsa sauce.
MAINS SALADS
Price
Insalata di Pollo Cesare
£12.95
Strips of free-range corn-fed chicken, mixed leaves, crispy pancetta, fresh croutons, anchovies, Chef’s Caesar dressing & topped with parmesan shavings.
Insalata di Tonno Nicoise-style
£10.50
Mixed salad leaves with tuna, olives, green beans, egg, potato, cherry tomatoes and Extra Virgin olive oil.
MAINS
STEAKS
Price
10oz Scottish Rib Eye
£23.00
Cut from the rib section, the ribeye is the most tender and juicy of all the steaks served with La Favorita chips, confit vine plum tomato, grilled mushroom and a choice of sauce.
SAUCES
Price
Bearnaise
The classic French sauce of egg yolk & butter, finished with tarragon.
Peppercorn
A creamy sauce with green peppercorns & a hint of brandy.
Price
Tagliata di Manzo
£16.95
Grilled Scottish sirloin steak, sliced over rocket leaves, topped with shaved Parmigiano Reggiano cheese & drizzled with a touch of cream of balsamic vinegar.
Melanzane Ripiene Impanate
£11.95
Discs of mozzarella sandwiched between aubergine slices, coated in bread crumbs and lightly fried. Served with a sugo of vine cherry tomatoes and pesto.
Pollo alla Milanese
£14.95
Scottish free-range corn fed chicken breast thinly batted, bread crumbed and shallow fried until golden brown. Served with spaghetti wrapped in a rich tomato sauce & grilled asparagus.
Pollo Inferno
£17.50
Tender baby chicken roasted with a chilli marinade to complement the succulent flavour of the chicken, served with roasted new potatoes & a selection of garden vegetables.
Stinco di Agnello Brasato
£19.50
Shank of lamb marinated in red wine, braised and served on stew of cannellini beans and pancetta with roast cherry tomatoes.
Frittura di Pesce Misto
£15.95
Chef’s indulgent selection of fresh seafood, lightly floured and fried. Served with saffron mayonnaise and lemon, that’s all it needs!
Branzino al Forno
£16.50
Whole sea bass (with the central bone removed), filled with aromatic fennel and prawns, roasted within its own juices and served on braised fennel with steamed new potatoes and dill butter.
PIZZA
ALL OUR PIZZAS CAN BE MADE ON A GLUTEN FREE BASE (EXCEPT CALZONES) FOR ONLY £1.50 EXTRA.
LE CLASSICHE (LA FAV CLASSICS)
10 inch
14 inch
Puttanesca
£9.75
£11.95
Traditional tomato base, with mozzarella cheese, fresh anchovies, black & green olives, capers & cherry tomatoes, finished with a drizzle of garlic oil & grated bottarga.
Vegetariana
£9.25
£11.95
Tomato, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, mushroom, grilled courgette, mixed peppers.
Margherita S.T.G. (Specialità Tradizionale Garantita)
£8.95
£10.95
Needs no introduction - tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella & fresh basil.
Spinaci e Uova
£9.25
£11.95
Spinach, ricotta & cubes of mozzarella, sliced mushroom with shavings of parmesan and a freshly cooked egg on top.
Diavolina
£9.75
£12.95
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy Salami Ventricina, mushrooms and hot red chilli.
Primavera
£9.95
£13.95
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, Parma ham, cherry tomatoes, rocket and Fior di Latte (buffalo mozzarella).
Napoletana (Salsiccia e Friarelli)
£10.50
£12.95
An extraordinary DOP pizza. Mozzarella, a splash of tomato, mild Italian sausage, friarelli (Italian stem broccoli), ‘Nduja (spicy spreading sausage from Calabria), smoked cheese.
LE SFIZIOSE (SPECIAL SELECTION)
10 inch
14 inch
Vesuvio
£9.95
£11.50
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy Salami Ventricina, free-range chicken, peppers, red chillies & jalapeños.
Fiorentina
£11.00
£13.45
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, rocket leaves, sliced Scotch sirloin beef, shaved parmesan & a touch of reduction of balsamic vinegar.
Parmigiana
£9.50
£11.50
Tomato, mozzarella & stracchino cheese, aubergine, fresh basil with shavings of parmesan & aubergine crisps.
Tricolore
£9.95
£12.95
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, roasted free-range chicken breast, rosemary-infused roasted potatoes, sliced pancetta, basil pesto.
Calzone
£10.50
£12.95
A folded pizza pocket filled with tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms & Salami Ventricina, topped with tomato sauce, rocket & parmesan shavings.
Hawaii
£8.75
£10.95
The classic combo of mozzarella and tomato base with ham & pineapple.
Calzone Vegetariano
£9.95
£11.95
A folded pizza pocket filled with tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, peppers, artichokes, olives & shaved parmesan, topped with tomato sauce, rocket & parmesan shavings.
LE BIANCHE (HOLD THE TOMATOES)
10 inch
14 inch
Zorba il Grecco (Greek Salad)
£8.95
£10.95
Cubes of feta & mozzarella cheese, cooked spinach & sliced artichoke, juicy cherry tomatoes & black olives, finished with fresh oregano, cracked pepper & a drizzle of olive oil.
Tutto Pazzo (Our Sweet Treat)
£7.50
£10.50
An indulgent pizza with lashings of rich chocolate sauce on the base, topped with creamy mascarpone, a sprinkling of nuts & pieces of strawberry, banana & marshmallow.
Caprino e Porri
£9.95
£12.95
A base of goat’s cheese & mozzarella, with fresh leeks, roasted spring onions, slices of tasty pancetta & drizzled with garlic oil.
La Genovese
£9.50
£11.50
A pesto covered pizza base, with mozzarella, prawns, delicious cooked peppers & sundried tomatoes, finished with peppery rocket.
Decimo (Celebrating our 10th Anniversary)
£12.50
£15.95
A creamy asparagus base laden with stracchino cheese, asparagus spears, the finest porcini mushrooms & slices of speck (cured and spiced pork), finished with a sprinkle of Parmigiano Reggiano and a drizzle of walnut pesto.
Gulio Cesare (Caesar Salad)
£10.50
£12.95
Free range chicken, pancetta, ricotta, mozzarella, black olives, warm baby gem lettuce, Caesar sauce & parmesan shavings.
PER CAMBIARE (SOMETHING DIFFERENT)
10 inch
14 inch
Emilla Romagna
£12.95
£15.95
Rectangular pizza with bolognese sauce, laden with stracchino cheese, diced pancetta, spicy Salami Ventricina & sliced mushroom on a traditional tomato base.
Fucco e Fumo
£9.95
£12.95
Fire roasted peppers, smoked mozzarella, green olives, red onion, jalapeños, red chilli peppers and gorgonzola on a tomato base topped with fresh rocket and parmesan shavings.
La Braceria
£12.95
£15.95
Pulled pork, free-range chicken & sliced pancetta, with mozzarella & smoked mozzarella, mushrooms, sweetcorn, red chillies & a smoky BBQ sauce base.
Marmellata
£9.95
£11.95
Chorizo, mozzarella cheese, sweetcorn, jalapeño peppers with sweet & smoky bacon jam, on a tomato base, finished with a sprinkle of coriander.
Campione di Scozia (Winner – Pizza of the Year 2014)
£12.95
£15.95
A veritable feast of a pizza with slices of spicy Salami Ventricina & ‘Nduja, free-range chicken, ricotta & mozzarella, red onion, red chillies, sliced jalapeños & topped with shavings of Parmigiano Reggiano.
MY FAVORITA
TAKE OUR FANTASTIC 14” MARGHERITA PIZZA (TOMATO, FRESH MOZZARELLA & BASIL) FOR £7.50 (10 inch) £8.95 (14 inch) THEN ADD YOUR FAVOURITE TOPPINGS TO CREATE YOUR OWN DELICIOUS PIZZA.
TOPPINGS
10 inch
14 inch
Band A
£0.75
£1.00
Capers, Garlic oil, Red onions, Green chillies, Red chillies, Sweetcorn, Cooked spring onions, Pineapple, BBQ Sauce
Band B
£1.25
£1.50
Artichokes, Aubergine, Broccoli, Green olives, Courgettes, Cherry tomatoes, Mushrooms, Peppers, Fire roasted peppers, Sauted spinach, Roasted Rosemary Potatoes, Rocket, Cooked leeks, Anchovies, Parmesan shavings, Fior di latte, Ricotta Cheese, Pesto, Baked egg
Band C
£1.75
£2.00
Italian sausage, Pancetta, Salami milano, Ham, Salami napoli, Nudja, Tuna, Smoked Haddock, Baby prawns, Gorgonzola Stracchino cheese, Sauce bolognese, Smoked mozzarella, Goats cheese
Band D
£2.25
£2.50
Chicken, Parma ham, Spicy salame, Pulled pork, Buffalo mozzarella, Vegan cheese
PASTA
Starter
Main
Rigatoni alla Calabrese
£5.50
£10.50
Tubes of pasta with ‘Nduja spicy sausage paste and green beans blended with vine cherry tomatoes and Napoli sauce finished with grated smoked mozzarella.
Tagliolini Nero di Seppia
£13.95
Squid ink pasta served with slivers of Scottish scallop with pan-fried strips of spicy Salami Ventricina, cherry tomatoes & samphire with a splash of tomato sugo mixed with a citrus butter.
Lasagne al Forno
£11.25
Layers of pasta, tomato, béchamel sauce, minced meat & mozzarella. Just like Mamma’s.
Tagliatelle ‘Tony Crolla’
£6.00
£11.00
Ribbons of egg pasta enrobed in tomato, minced meat, cream, mushroom, onion and spicy Salsiccia sausage.
Casareccie con Salmone Affumicato e Broccoli
£5.95
£10.95
This unusual twisted pasta is mingled with hot smoked salmon & broccoli finished with chopped dill & a spoonful of fresh ricotta.
Bucatini Carbonara
£5.50
£10.95
We make it the old fashioned way! Crispy diced pancetta & black pepper mixed together with egg yolk, pasta and just a little cream, finished with shavings of parmesan.
Giganti Ricotta e Asparagi
£11.50
Pasta filled with tender asparagus tips & ricotta, served with sautéed wild mushrooms, artichokes and asparagus, drizzled with truffle oil.
Paccheri alla Polpa di Granchio
£11.50
Wide, large tubes of pasta with white crab meat, tomato and lemon, finished with brown crab and olive oil.
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
£6.50
£10.95
Potato dumplings in a San Marzano tomato sauce with ripped basil and glazed with hand-torn mozzarella.
Quadrelli con Chianina e Cardoncelli
£12.50
Pasta filled with slow braised beef & king oyster mushrooms served in a veal and butter emulsion sauce with fresh chopped rosemary and thyme.
RISOTTO
OUR RISOTTOS ARE COOKED SLOWLY, THE TRADITIONAL WAY, WITH ARBORIO RICE. PLEASE ALLOW 20 MINUTES COOKING TIME.
Price
Risotto Milanese
£12.95
Saffron risotto with diced spring vegetables and finished with grated lemon and orange zest with chopped garlic and parsley.
Risotto Imperiale
£12.95
Prawns, lobster sauce, smoked salmon & chives stirred with Prosecco and topped with caviar.
Risotto di Bolzano
£11.50
Smoked speck with diced apple & peas finished with fontal cheese served with parmesan crisps.
PANE
Price
Focaccia al Forno
£5.75
Log-fired oven-baked flat bread dressed with rosemary, salt & Extra Virgin olive oil.
Pane Casareccio
£4.50
Our bread is baked fresh each day, perfect with our Italian olives.
Pane Condito con Aglio
£3.95
£1.50
Made fresh in-house toasted white bread, scented with garlic, and drizzled with Extra Virgin olive oil.
Olive Marinate
£2.95
A bowl of voluptuous, finger-licking Italian olives.
SIDE ORDERS
Price
Mista
£4.15
Carrots, sweet corn, olives, red onion with mixed leaves and tomatoes.
Rucola Parmigiano
£3.95
Fresh rocket leaves smothered in Parmigiano Reggiano shavings.
Insalata Verde
£4.05
Classic green salad.
Potato & Truffle Wedges
£3.50
Hand-cut potato wedges, deep-fried, topped with parmesan and drizzled with truffle oil.
Bowl of Crispy Chips
£3.50
La Favorita chips, deep-fried until golden and crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle.
