ASK Italian - Lakeside

Starters, Breads & Antipasti

Starters

• Burrata CapreseGBP 6.25

  Creamier and more indulgent than mozzarella, burrata is served with plum tomatoes, rocket and basil

• Pea and Ricotta SouffléGBP 6.50

  Twice baked soufflé on a bed of spinach in a rich cheese sauce, served with warm dough sticks

• Spinach & Ricotta AranciniGBP 5.95

  Crispy ricotta and spinach risotto balls served with a spicy tomato dip

• Baked Dough BallsGBP 5.50

  Choose between plain or fontal cheese and chilli, or try a mix. Served with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar

• Minestrone SoupGBP 5.50

  Hearty soup with vegetables, chickpeas, cannellini beans and orzo pasta. Topped with a cheesy dumpling

• WhitebaitGBP 6.95

  Lightly breaded and fried until golden, served with garlic mayonnaise. MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) approved

• Cheese FondutaGBP 6.25

  Rich cheese fondue, crowned with a garlic and herb crumb, served with warm dough sticks. Dip dip hooray!

• Chicken Lecca-LeccaGBP 6.75

  Breaded chicken fillets served with a spicy tomato dip and garlic mayonnaise

• CalamariGBP 6.95

  Crispy golden-fried squid served with garlic mayonnaise

• BruschettaGBP 5.50

  Toasted pagnotta bread with marinated tomatoes, fresh basil and ricotta salata

• Meatballs PiccanteGBP 6.50

  Pork and beef meatballs baked on Italian bread in a spicy tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella and mascarpone

• Butterfly King PrawnsGBP 6.95

  Succulent king prawns, oven roasted on Italian bread with garlic and parsley

• Light Butterfly King Prawns (Under 200 Kcal)GBP 6.95

  Oven roasted butterfly king prawns seasoned with lemon juice and plum tomatoes, topped with rocket and yellow courgette ribbons

• Mushrooms Al FornoGBP 6.25

  Mushrooms stuffed with mozzarella and riserva cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic and onions, baked on Italian bread, served with garlic mayonnaise

Breads & Nibbles

• Italian OlivesGBP 3.25

  Large green Nocellara olives from Sicily

• Spicy NibblesGBP 2.95

  A crunchy mix of chickpeas, peas, corn and broad beans

• Rosemary & Olive Oil BreadGBP 4.95

  Add N'duja ketchup, olive tapenade or spicy tomato dip for £1

• Garlic BreadGBP 4.95

• Garlic Bread with MozzarellaGBP 5.95

• Garlic Bread Speciale with Balsamic OnionsGBP 6.25

  A folded garlic bread stuffed with mozzarella and riserva cheeses

Antipasti

Perfect for two

• Antipasto FrittoGBP 12.95

  Mushrooms al forno, calamari, chicken lecca-lecca, dough sticks and zucchini fritte, served with a spicy tomato dip and garlic mayonnaise

• Antipasto ClassicoGBP 12.95

  Milano salami and coppa ham, fresh mozzarella, riserva cheese, rocket salad and rosemary & olive oil bread with smoked chilli jelly and olive tapenade

Pizza & Pasta

Non gluten base: Our pizzas (except the calzone & prima light) can be made using our circular non-gluten containing pizza base. Extra toppings for your pizza (or pasta): Seasoned chicken | pepperoni | pancetta | marinated king prawns £1.95; Sautéed mushrooms | roasted peppers | olives £1.25. Love to dip your crusts? - Add a dip for £1, choose from: N'duja ketchup spicy tomato olive tapenade

Pasta Fresca

Premium pasta range with fresh egg frilly tagliatelle

• King Prawn & CrayfishGBP 14.95

  Fresh egg frilly tagliatelle with succulent king prawns and crayfish in a creamy tomato and lobster bisque with a hint of chilli, topped with a large king prawn in its shell

• Asparagus & Pancetta CarbonaraGBP 13.50

  Fresh egg frilly tagliatelle with crispy pancetta and asparagus in a velvety sauce made with mascarpone, pecorino and riserva cheese

• Purple Basil Pesto GenoveseGBP 12.75

  Fresh egg frilly tagliatelle with green pesto and cream sauce, with fine green beans and pine nuts. Topped with purple basil pesto – winner of a Great Taste 2018 award

• Sausage & Truffle Infused Olive OilGBP 13.95

  Fresh egg frilly tagliatelle with Italian Luganica sausage in a creamy tomato and truffled mushroom sauce topped with mascarpone, smoked prosciutto and truffle infused olive oil

Fresca Light

Under 550 calories (kcal). our favorite pasta frescas served smaller with a rainbow salad

• Light Asparagus & Pancetta CarbonaraGBP 11.95

  Fresh egg frilly tagliatelle with crispy pancetta and asparagus in a velvety sauce made with mascarpone, pecorino and riserva cheese, with a rainbow salad

• Light Purple Basil Pesto GenoveseGBP 11.50

  Fresh egg frilly tagliatelle in a green pesto and cream sauce, with fine green beans. Topped with purple basil pesto – winner of a Great Taste 2018 award, with a rainbow salad

Filled Pasta

Different shapes and classic fillings

• Four Cheese Ravioli & Beef RaguGBP 14.25

  A long ravioli filled with pockets of four cheese, oven baked on top of a rich beef ragu

• Crab & Ricotta Half Moon PastaGBP 14.50

  Served in a creamy tomato and lobster bisque. Topped with a large king prawn in its shell and fresh samphire

• Spinach & Ricotta GirasoleGBP 12.25

  Meaning 'sunflower', these pretty pasta parcels are served with spinach and a mascarpone cream sauce

• Beef & Chianti RavioliGBP 13.95

  Beef and Chianti ragu, dressed up for the occasion in this special charcoal black and white ravioli; served with a red wine sauce

Al Forno Pasta

Oven baked pasta dishes with a side salad

• LasagneGBP 11.25

  Green egg pasta sheets with beef and pork ragu, topped with creamy béchamel sauce. Go Grande With beef meatballs, coppa ham, extra ragu and cheese £3.50

• Penne al Manzo PiccanteGBP 11.95

  Penne pasta with beef meatballs, beef and pork ragu, fresh chillies, roasted peppers and balsamic red onions, topped with mozzarella

• Sausage CannelloniGBP 11.95

  Cannelloni filled with a hearty beef and pork sausage ragu, baked in a tomato and basil sauce and topped with mascarpone

• Penne al Pollo della CasaGBP 11.95

  Seasoned chicken breast, mushrooms and pasta baked in a creamy mushroom and white wine sauce

Classic Pasta

Quintessential Italian dishes. Non gluten fusilli pasta: All of our classic pasta (except risotto) can be made using our non gluten containing fusilli pasta

• Fettuccine BologneseGBP 10.75

  Our hearty beef and pork ragu is served with flat ribbon fettuccine, they way they eat it in Rome. If you prefer, you can choose spaghetti

• Penne Arrabiata con PolloGBP 10.95

  Chicken breast in a fiery rich tomato and basil sauce

  • Make it Veggie Without ChickenGBP 9.00

• Spaghetti al PomodoroGBP 8.65

  Plum tomatoes, garlic and basil in a rich tomato sauce topped fresh mozzarella

• Spaghetti Lentil RaguGBP 9.95

  A hearty ragu of green lentils and mixed vegetables in a rich sundried tomato sauce

• Linguine CarbonaraGBP 10.75

  Crispy pancetta in a rich creamy sauce with mascarpone, pecorino and riserva cheese

• Linguine con Frutti di MareGBP 12.95

  King prawns, mussels, clams and squid in a rich tomato sauce

Risotto

• Risotto con Pollo e FunghiGBP 13.25

  Risotto with tender chicken breast and sautéed mushrooms in a white wine sauce

Prima Pizza

Stone baked, longer, crispy base

• Two Egg FiorentinaGBP 12.75

  Two soft-baked free range eggs, spinach, olives, mozzarella and mascarpone cheese

• CaprinaGBP 12.50

  Goat's cheese, rocket, plum tomatoes and olive tapenade and mozzarella

• Super GreenGBP 12.50

  A pea purée base topped with tender baby kale, asparagus, peas, red pepper pearls, spinach, balsamic red onions and vegan mozzarella alternative

• Slow Cooked LambGBP 13.75

  Tender lamb shoulder, fontal cheese, roasted peppers, spinach, balsamic red onions onions and pine nuts

• Salami MistiGBP 13.75

  Milano and fennel salami, pepperoni, smoked prosciutto, roasted peppers and balsamic red onions

• Pollo Piccante con PancettaGBP 13.50

  Seasoned chicken breast, pancetta, roasted peppers, red chillies, mushrooms, spinach, rosemary and fontal cheese

• SalsicciaGBP 13.25

  Fiery Calabrian N' duja sausage meat, roquito pepper pearls, balsamic red onions and fontal cheese. We'll add chillies if you like it hotter

Prima Light

Our favourite prima pizzas served smaller with a rainbow salad. Less dough and more rainbow. Under 550 calories (kcal), approximately 2301kj

• Light CaprinaGBP 10.95

  Goat's cheese, rocket, plum tomatoes, olive tapenade and mozzarella, with a rainbow salad

• Light Pollo con Piccante con PancettaGBP 11.95

  Seasoned chicken breast, pancetta, roasted peppers, red chillies, mushrooms, spinach, rosemary and mozzarella, with a rainbow salad

Calzone

Folded pizza from naples

• Calzone PolloGBP 12.95

  Chicken breast, pancetta, mushrooms, roasted peppers, olives, tomato sauce and mozzarella

• Calzone Carne PiccanteGBP 12.95

  Pepperoni, fresh chillies, ham, beef and pork ragu, sautéed mushrooms, tomato sauce and mozzarella

• Calzone Goat's Cheese & SpinachGBP 12.50

  Goat's cheese, grilled aubergines, roasted peppers, oven roasted tomatoes, spinach, tomato sauce and mozzarella

Classic Pizza

Round, thin crispy base. Turn your classic pizza into a more generously topped prima pizza for £1.50 extra

• MargheritaGBP 8.65

  Tomato and mozzarella with oregano

  • Make it PrimaGBP 10.15

• Four Cheese MargheritaGBP 10.50

  Sweet dreams are made of cheese - mascarpone, mozzarella, fontal and riserva cheese on a tomato base

  • Make it PrimaGBP 12.00

• StromboliGBP 10.50

  Pepperoni on a tomato and mozzarella base. We'll add chillies if you like it hot

  • Make it PrimaGBP 12.00

• VerdureGBP 9.95

  Artichokes, mushrooms, roasted peppers, fontal cheese and olives dressed with rocket leaves

  • Make it PrimaGBP 11.45

• Pollo e FunghiGBP 10.95

  Chicken and sautéed mushrooms, tomatoes and mozzarella

  • Make it PrimaGBP 12.45

Mains & Salads

Meat & Fish

• Sea Bass al FornoGBP 14.95

  Sea bass fillet baked with new potatoes, tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, and a white wine sauce

• Pollo MilaneseGBP 13.95

  Breaded butterfly chicken breast, seasoned and roasted. Served with roasted new potatoes or chips, broccoli and a creamy mushroom sauce

• Pork Belly PorchettaGBP 14.95

  A Tuscan classic: slow-roasted pork belly in herbed red wine sauce, served with roasted new potatoes and broccoli

• Slow Cooked Beef in Chianti SauceGBP 14.95

  Beef shin and shallots slow cooked in rich Chianti red wine sauce with a cheesy dumpling. Topped with our rosemary & olive oil bread and served with a side of broccoli

Salads

Let us know if you prefer your dressing on the side

• Chicken Kale Caesar SaladGBP 11.50

  Pan-fried chicken breast, tender baby kale, cos lettuce and radicchio in a Caesar dressing, topped with ciabatta croutons and riserva cheese

• Insalata di Pollo e PancettaGBP 11.95

  Pan-fried chicken breast and crispy pancetta, avocado, tomatoes, spinach, cos lettuce and red onion with a sweet mustard dressing

• Mediterranean Goat's Cheese SaladGBP 11.25

  Goat's cheese and balsamic onion crostinis, on tender baby kale, cos lettuce, artichokes, plum tomatoes and red pepper pearls, tossed in a citrus dressing

• Mixed SaladGBP 3.75

• Rainbow SaladGBP 3.95

  Candy stripe beetroot, yellow courgettes, plum tomatoes, cucumber, red pepper, mixed leaves, radish and a citrus dressing on the side

• Creamed SpinachGBP 3.75

  Creamy spinach topped with herby breadcrumbs

Sides

Love to dip?: Add N'duja ketchup, olive tapenade or spicy tomato dip to your side for £1

• ChipsGBP 3.95

  Served with garlic mayonnaise

• Garlic & Cheese ChipsGBP 4.25

  Chips with garlic and grated fontal cheese. Served with garlic mayonnaise

• Rosemary Sweet Potato FriesGBP 3.95

  Skinny cut fries, served with a spicy tomato dip

• Zucchine FritteGBP 3.75

  Lightly battered courgette sticks, served with garlic mayonnaise