Party menu at LA CUCINA - 3 - winter 2009

Glass of prosecco on arrival

Olives, focaccia and grissini

Antipasti plate

Antipasti plate served family style in the middle of the table for sharing to include a selection of the following :

Bruschetta with tomato, basil and black olive topping

Parma ham and salami

Oven roasted peppers with goats cheese salad and balsamic reduction

Mozzarella and grilled Mediterranean vegetables, basil oil

Avocado and crab salad with thyme and chilli dressing

Calamari with lemon and chive mayo

Warm flat bread with a whole sardine and red onions

Secondi

Pan fried fillet of whiting on green beans, cherry tomatoes
 and black olive salsa
or
Breast of duck with balsamic glaze, baby spinach leaves,
roast rosemary potatoes
or
Tiger prawns on black linguine, chilli and tomato
or
Pizza al formaggio di capra – a CUCINA pizza topped with goats cheese, peppers, onions and fresh spinach leaves
or 
Classic risotto with garden greens and parmesan cheese

Dolci

Tiramisu della “LA CUCINA” - Classic Italian creamy dessert
or
Warm rich mocha tart with vanilla ice cream
or
Lemon sorbet with limoncello shot
or
Torta di ricotta - Italian cheesecake with candied oranges and lemons
or
Gelati, tre gusti - Ice cream selection

Caffe, digestivi e biscotti

£30.50 per person exclusive of discretionary service charge for parties over 6 and wines