Party menu at LA CUCINA - 3 - 2012

Glass of prosecco on arrival

Olives, focaccia and grissini

Antipasti

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

Mixed salumeria plate

Mozzarella and grilled Mediterranean vegetables, basil oil

Char grilled asparagus wrapped in parma ham

Prawn and crab salad with thyme and chilli dressing

Deep fried seafood – squid, cuttlefish, whitebait

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
Lamb steak – Italian style with thyme roast potatoes and carrots
or 
Ricotta and artichoke ravioli with chopped nuts, herb butter
and spring vegetable sauce

Dolci

Tiramisu della “LA CUCINA” - Classic Italian creamy dessert
or
Warm rich mocha tart with vanilla ice cream
or
Canollo Siciliana
or
Lemon sorbet with limoncello shot
or
Torta di ricotta - Italian cheesecake with candied oranges and lemons
or
Affogato – vanilla ice cream with an espresso coffee poured on top

Caffe, digestivi e biscotti

£33.50 per person exclusive of discretionary service charge for parties over 6 and wines