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 - £2.95
Polenta chips - £3.95
Selezione d’assaggi
Rustic bread, marinated artichokes, basil pesto, black olive pesto
£4.95 for 1-2 to share
£6.95 for 3-4 to share
Prosciutto crudo, grana, cipolle e taralli - £7.95
Parma ham, cheese, balsamic onions and savoury artisan biscuits
Schiacciatella con aglio e rosmarino - £3.95
Garlic and rosemary flat bread
LA Cucina zuppa del giorno con pane - £4.50
Seasonal home made soup
Pane, aceto balsamico e olio d’oliva - £2.95
Rustic bread, balsamic and extra virgin olive oil
ANTIPASTI & INSALATE
Selezione di salumeria consigliata del giorno - £12.95
Selection of Italian meats for two to share
Selezione di antipasti vegetariani consigliati del giorno - £12.95
Selection of vegetarian antipasti for two to share
Bruschetta al pomodoro e basilico £4.95
Toasted rustic bread, fresh chopped tomatoes, basil, black olives, garlic olive oil
Insalata di code di gamberi e granchio £6.95
Salad of crayfish tails, crab, beef tomato with citrus dressing
Peperoni arrostiti, formaggio di capra, spinaci, pomodori secchi, salsa verde - £6.95
Roasted pepper, sundried tomato and spinach salad with crumbled goat cheese
Bresaola con insalata di ovuli, rucola, parmigiano e limone - £6.95
Cured beef slices, button mushroom, rocket, parmesan shavings
Calamari fritti con limone - £6.95
Deep fried calamari with lemon and chive mayo
Mozzarella di Bufala alla “caprese” £6.50
Buffalo mozzarella, heritage tomatoes and fresh basil
Funghi ripieni con scamorza, rucola, pinoli £6.95
Flat mushroom stuffed smoked mozzarella, pine nuts, rocket
Con speck/with smoked ham supplement of £1.50
Lenticchie, zucca con ricotta stagionata, spinaci - £6.95
Warm lentil salad, pumpkin, mature ricotta, spinach
Frittata con cime di rapa, cipolle, patate e pecorino - £7.95
Italian egg dish – Greens, onion, potato and cheese
ANTIPASTI AND INSALATE ARE AVAILABLE AS MAIN COURSES
FOR A £2.95 SUPPLEMENT
PRIMI, PASTA & RISOTTI
Penne Bolognese - £8.95
Pasta tubes with traditional prime beef and tomato ragu
Orecchiette, friarelli, olive, pomodori, peperoncino e pecorino - £8.95
Pasta ears, greens, olives, cherry tomatoes, chilli and pecorino
N’duja sausage supplement of £1.50
Pappardelle con l’anatra - £8.95
Wide pasta ribbons with a rich duck sauce, tomato and red wine
Spaghetti alla carbonara - £8.95
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
Gnocchi, gorgonzola, spinaci e noci - £8.95
Potato dumplings, rich gorgonzola sauce, spinach and walnuts
Risotto orzo, zucca, parmigiano e mandorle - £12.95
Pearl Barley risotto, pumpkin, parmesan shavings and toasted almonds
Classic LA CUCINA risotto nero - £13.95
Black squid ink risotto, chilli and calamari rings
Melanzana Parmigiana - £8.95
Aubergine, tomato, basil and mozzarella bake
* GLUTEN FREE PASTA SELECTION AVAILABLE 95p SUPPLEMENT
* GLUTEN FREE PASTA PRODUCTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
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 - £21.95
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 - £7.50
Mozzarella, tomato, oregano
Pizza Romana - £8.95
Mozzarella, tomato, artichoke, black olives
Pizza Al Prosciutto - £8.95
Mozzarella, tomato, ham
Pizza Saporita - £8.95
Mozzarella, tomato, capers, black olives, red onion, anchovies
Pizza Parmigiana - £9.95
Mozzarella, tomato, rocket leaves, parmesan cheese, parma ham
Pizza Capricciosa - £9.95
Mozzarella, tomato, ham, artichokes, mushrooms, olives
Pizza Diavola - £9.95
Mozzarella, tomato, chilli flakes, onions, spicy salami, green peppers
Pizza al Tonno - £9.95
Mozzarella, tomato, tuna, olives and onions
Pizza “Maestro Beppe” - £9.95
Mozzarella, tomato, spicy salami, bacon pieces, red onions
Pizza al Funghi - £8.95
Mozzarella, tomato, mushrooms, garlic, parsley
Calzone Quattro Stagioni - £10.95
Folded pizza, mozzarella, tomato, ham, artichokes, mushrooms
Pizza Frutti di Mare - £9.95
Tomato, capers, garlic and seafood (no cheese)
Pizza Calabrese - £9.95
Tomato, N’duja, greens, ricotta
Pizza “O sole mio” - £9.95
Mozzarella, tomato, asparagus and a free range egg cracked on top
Calzon’pizza Vesuvio - £10.95
Part calzone, part pizza - Calzone: mozzarella, spicy sausage, bacon, chilli, tomato sauce on top. Pizza: tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella
PIZZE BIANCHE
Freshly baked traditional pizza without tomato sauce
made with our own fresh dough
Pizza ai formaggi - £8.95
Mozzarella, gorgonzola, parmesan, black pepper
Pizza Bufalina - £9.95
Fresh tomato, buffalo mozzarella, rocket leaves
Pizza alle verdure - £9.50
Grilled Mediterranean vegetables, sun dried tomato, pesto
Pizza al formaggio di capra - £9.50
Goats cheese, sun dried tomato, peppers, spinach leaves, red onion
Pizza affumicata con bresaola, scamorza, rucola - £9.50
Smoked mozzarella, cured beef, rocket leaves
Parma ham, bresaola or buffalo mozzarella extra topping
supplement of £1.50 all other toppings above £1.00
TO ACCOMPANY ANY PIZZA
Insalata mista - £2.95
Mixed leaves, tomato, cucumber and onion
Rucola e parmigiano - £2.95
Rocket and parmesan
Insalata verde - £2.95
Mixed green leaves
Pomodori e cipolle - £2.95
Tomato and red onion
CONTORNI
Verdure del giorno - £3.95
Seasonal vegetable of the day - chef’s choice
Patate con rosmarino - £3.95
Rosemary roast potatoes
Patate novelle al vapore - £3.95
Steamed potatoes tossed in olive oil and herbs
Polenta fritta - £3.95
Deep fried polenta chips with a sprinkle of parmesan
Insalata rinforzo - £3.95
Pickled vegetables, anchovies, capers and olives