La Cucina Menu

ASSAGGI, CICCHETTI & ZUPPA

Cicchetti
Italian grazing board - ideal for sharing with aperitivi. Delicious seasonal tastes of the day
£14.00 for 2 to share
£26.00 for 4 to share

Marinated olives and grissini - £3.25

Polenta chips - £3.95

Porchetta con carciofi e pecorino - £7.95
Sliced suckling pig, marinated artichokes and pecorino

Selezione d’assaggi
Rustic bread, basil pesto, marinated artichokes, olive oil and balsamic for sharing
£4.95 for 1-2 to share
£6.95 for 3-4 to share

Prosciutto di Parma e Grana - £7.95
Slices of parma ham, grana, balsamic onions and taralli

Schiacciatella con aglio e rosmarino  - £4.95
Garlic and rosemary flat bread

Pane aceto balsamico - 3.95
Rustic bread, balsamic and extra virgin olive oil

Schiacciatella con aglio e formaggio - £5.95
Mozzarella and garlic topped flat bread

LA Cucina zuppa del giorno con pane  - £4.50
Seasonal home made soup

ANTIPASTI & INSALATE

Selezione di salumeria consigliata del giorno - £13.95
Selection of Italian meats for two to share

Selezione di antipasti vegetariani consigliati del giorno - £13.95
Selection of vegetarian antipasti for two to share

Tris di bruschette - £6.95
Trio of toasted bread topped with marinated artichokes, tomato, olives & basil, ricotta and herbs

Grigliata di verdure con pesto - £6.95
Grilled Mediterranean vegetables with pesto dressing

Formaggio di capra, peperoni, pomodori secchi, spinaci - £6.95
Roasted pepper, sundried tomato and spinach salad with crumbled goat cheese

Bresaola, rucola e parmigiano - £7.95
Slices of cured beef, rocket and parmesan shavings

Calamari fritti con limone - £7.25
Deep fried calamari with lemon and chive mayo

Mozzarella di Bufala - £7.25
Buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, rocket leaves and Clementina’s dressing

Insalata panzanella - £6.95
Classic Tuscan salad, tomato, cucumber, mixed fresh herbs, onion and bread

Insalata di tonno, cipolle, olive, acciughe, cetrioli, pomodori e crostini - £7.95
Tuna salad with garlic herbed croutons, onions, anchovies

Insalata di borlotti, pomodorini, olive, spinaci, cipolle - £6.95
Borlotti beans, tomatoes, olives, spinach, onion

Insalata di code di gamberi e granchio - £7.50
Crayfish tails, crab, tomato and citrus dressing

Crayfish tails, crab, tomato and citrus dressing  - £6.95
Lentils, pumpkin, mature ricotta and rocket

ANTIPASTI AND INSALATE ARE AVAILABLE AS MAIN COURSES
FOR A £2.95 SUPPLEMENT

PRIMI, PASTA & RISOTTI

Penne Bolognese - £9.95
Pasta with prime beef ragu

Gnocchi gorgonzola, spinaci e noci - £9.95
Gnocchi with gorgonzola, spinach and walnuts

Orecchiette, friarelli, olive, pomodori, peperoncino e pecorino - £9.95
Pasta ears, greens, olives, cherry tomatoes, chilli and pecorino
Spicy N’duja supplement of £1.50

Pappardelle con l’anatra - £9.95
Wide pasta ribbons with a rich duck sauce, tomato and red wine

Spaghetti alla carbonara - £9.95
Spaghetti in a rich creamy parmesan sauce with pieces of bacon

Tagliatelle ai porcini con rucola e olio tartufato - £12.95
Pasta ribbons, porcini mushrooms, rocket and truffle oil essence

Trofie al pesto, spinaci, fave e pinoli - £9.95
Bite size pasta, basil, beans, spinach and pine nuts

Risotto di orzo con taleggio e zucca - £12.95
Pearl barley risotto with cheese and pumpkin

LA CUCINA Risotto Frutti di Mare - £14.95
Black squid ink risotto, chilli and calamari rings
Tiger prawns - supplement of £2.50

Frittata con zucchini e taleggio - £8.95
Italian style pan fried omelette with zucchini, and taleggio cheese

Melanzana Parmigiana - £9.95
Aubergine, tomato, basil and mozzarella bake

Lasagna alla Bolognese - £11.95
Homemade lasagne

* GLUTEN FREE PASTA SELECTION AVAILABLE 95p SUPPLEMENT

CARNE & PESCE

Petto di pollo - £12.95
Grilled breast of cornfed chicken on Caesar salad
LA CUCINA style with kos lettuce, homemade croutons, parmesan shavings and dressing on the side

Tranchio di salmone - £13.95
Grilled salmon, fennel, baby spinach, sun dried tomatoes, citrus dressing

Tagliata di manzo, con rucola, pomodorini e pecorino - £22.95
Sliced rib eye steak (250g) - Italian style with rocket, cherry tomatoes, pecorino shavings

PIZZE DELLA CUCINA

Freshly baked traditional Italian pizza made with our own fresh dough

Pizza Margherita - £7.95
Mozzarella, tomato, oregano

Pizza Romana - £9.95
Mozzarella, tomato, artichoke, black olives

Pizza Al Prosciutto - £9.95
Mozzarella, tomato, ham

Pizza Saporita - £10.95
Mozzarella, tomato, capers, black olives, red onion, anchovies

Pizza Parmigiana - £10.95
Mozzarella, tomato, rocket leaves, parmesan cheese, parma ham

Pizza Capricciosa - £10.95
Mozzarella, tomato, ham, artichokes, mushrooms, olives

Pizza Diavola - £10.95
Mozzarella, tomato, chilli flakes, onions, spicy salami, green peppers

Pizza al Tonno - £10.95
Mozzarella, tomato, tuna, olives and onions

Pizza “Maestro Beppe” - £10.95
Mozzarella, tomato, spicy salami, bacon pieces, red onions

Pizza al Funghi - £9.95
Mozzarella, tomato, mushrooms, garlic, parsley

Calzone Quattro Stagioni - £11.95
Folded pizza, mozzarella, tomato, ham, artichokes, mushrooms

Pizza Frutti di Mare - £11.95
Tomato, capers, garlic and seafood (no cheese)

Pizza Calabrese - £10.95
Tomato, N’duja, greens, ricotta

Pizza “O sole mio” - £10.95
Mozzarella, tomato, asparagus and a free range egg cracked on top

Calzon’pizza Vesuvio - £11.95
Part calzone, part pizza - Calzone: mozzarella, spicy sausage, bacon, chilli, tomato sauce on top. Pizza: tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella