Bruschetta, Pane e Olive
Olive5,00 £
Green Apulian Baresane olives
Pane all'Aglio8,95 £
Fresh garlic & wild oregano, mozzarella & smoked provola cheese
Bruschetta con Gamberoni14,50 £
Sautéed king prawns with garlic, butter, lemon & chilli mayonnaise on toasted ciabatta
Bruschetta al Prosciutto di Parma12,75 £
Parma ham & spicy 'nduja with honey & pistachio on toasted ciabatta
Bruschetta al Pomodoro9,95 £
Heritage tomato, fresh basil & extra virgin olive oil on toasted ciabatta
Pane della Casa6,95 £
Home baked focaccia with baby plum tomatoes & Leccino olives, ciabatta bread, grissini with pecorino Romano, pane carasau, served with a creamy pesto dip
Stuzzichini
Tre Cicchetti29,95 £
A selection of Gino's favourite antipasti, offering a true taste of Italy. Crispy fried arancine filled with a slow cooked beef ragu, mozzarella & basil King prawn bruschetta with chilli mayonnaise Heritage tomato & basil bruschetta
Antipasti alla Gino31,50 £
Start your meal the authentic Italian way! Our chefs will present a generous platter of antipasti, showcasing the rich & diverse flavours from across Italy, from delicate cured meats & artisanal cheeses to vibrant marinated vegetables & olives. Each bite offers a taste of Italy's culinary heritage.
Antipasti
Minestrone9,95 £
Classic Italian vegetable soup, home baked focaccia
Burrata13,95 £
Burrata di Puglia on an indulgent creamy heart, solo fuso piccante & pane carasau
Cozze con Crema di Vino Bianco13,50 £
Sautéed Scottish mussels with white wine, garlic & cream, served with toasted ciabatta
Arancine al Ragu12,50 £
Crispy fried risotto balls filled with a slow cooked beef ragu, mozzarella & basil, served with a roasted red pepper & tomato sauce
Carpaccio di Manzo15,50 £
Thinly sliced raw beef fillet with Venetian dressing, pecorino Romano & wild rocket
Asparagi9,50 £
Seasonal asparagus with a fried duck egg & pecorino
Cocktail di Gamberetti14,25 £
Wild North Atlantic prawns with avocado, gem lettuce, Marie Rose sauce & crispy Sardinian flatbread
Prosciutto di Parma e Melone13,75 £
Parma ham & honeydew melon with citrus, balsamic & fresh mint
Gamberoni Fritti14,50 £
Tempura-style king prawns with courgette, red pepper & spicy mayonnaise
Caprese11,75 £
Buffalo mozzarella, heritage tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil & fresh basil
Calamari Fritti12,50 £
Crispy fried squid served with courgette, red pepper, garlic mayonnaise & lemon
Capesante17,95 £
Roasted king scallops served in their half shell with garlic, lemon & breadcrumbs
Tartare del Giorno
Tartare of the Day15,50 £
Ask your server for details
Insalate
Tre Colori17,50 £
Avocado & heritage tomatoes with buffalo mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil & fresh basil.
Estiva17,50 £
Goat's cheese with heritage tomatoes, candied beetroot, fine beans, wild rocket, pistachio, honey & mustard dressing.
Salmone19,00 £
Roast Loch Duart salmon with broad beans, fennel, baby spinach & gem lettuce, ciabatta croutons & citrus dressing.
Caesar18,50 £
Grilled chicken with baby gem lettuce, crispy guanciale, ciabatta croutons, pecorino Romano & classic Caesar dressing.
Pasta Grande e Risotto
Risotto Pescatore (Serves 2)22,50 £
Risotto mantecato with fresh seafood, wild red king prawns, mussels, clams & calamari with chilli, garlic & tomato.
Spaghetti al Tartufo (Serves 2)22,50 £
Black truffle & pecorino cheese. Served in a pecorino Romano wheel.
Linguine Alle Vongole20,25 £
Palourde clams with their sweet flavour & plump meat are delicious in this classic Italian pasta dish with white wine, garlic, baby plum tomatoes & Calabrian chilli flakes.
Trofie al Salmone Affumicato18,95 £
Thin twisted pasta from Liguria with smoked salmon, asparagus, lemon & a creamy mascarpone sauce.
Fettuccine Alla Bolognese18,50 £
Slow cooked beef ragu with San Marzano tomatoes & pecorino Romano.
Spaghetti All'Aragosta36,95 £
Spaghetti alla chitarra with sautéed half lobster, baby plum tomatoes, white wine, garlic & Calabrian chilli flakes.
Fettuccine ai Gamberoni21,25 £
Sautéed king prawns, fresh pistachio pesto & baby plum tomatoes.
Risotto Primavera17,75 £
Risotto mantecato with asparagus & sugar snap peas, caramelised garlic & extra virgin olive oil.
Linguine ai Frutti di Mare23,25 £
Seafood pasta with wild red king prawns, mussels, clams, baby plum tomatoes & Calabrian chilli flakes.
Lasagne18,00 £
Layers of pasta with slow cooked beef ragu, San Marzano tomatoes, béchamel sauce, pecorino Romano & fresh basil.
Trofie All'Arrabbiata18,00 £
Thin twisted pasta with a spicy tomato sauce, garlic & Calabrian chilli flakes.
Bucatini Alla Carbonara18,00 £
Thick spaghetti with their hollow centre are perfect with crispy guanciale, hen's egg yolk & pecorino Romano.
Pasta Fresca
Ravioli con Gamberi Rossi23,00 £
Fresh filled pasta with wild red Sicilian prawns, garlic, chilli, cherry tomatoes & fresh basil.
Ravioli con Spinaci e Ricotta23,00 £
Fresh filled pasta with spinach & ricotta, sage butter & toasted pine nuts.
Dal Mare
Market fresh fish & shellfish
Salmone28,00 £
Roast Loch Duart salmon fillet with sautéed Scottish mussels & Martini Bianco creamy sauce
Branzino27,50 £
Pan fried whole boneless sea bass with a baby plum tomato & roasted red pepper salsa, lemon & extra virgin olive oil
Merluzzo alla Napoletana26,75 £
Wild Atlantic cod with salame Napoli, new potatoes, baby plum tomatoes & fresh rosemary
Tonno al Pepe26,50 £
Line caught yellowfin tuna steak lightly peppered & grilled with green beans, baby plum tomatoes & Leccino olives
Dalla Terra
The provenance of our ingredients is extremely important to us, that’s why we source quality, local produce where possible.
Scaloppine di Pollo23,50 £
Pan fried chicken escalope with spring green beans, lemon & caper butter sauce
Agnello alla Scottadito31,00 £
Grilled lamb cutlets with crispy guanciale, olives, honey, lemon & rosemary
Pollo Marinato24,50 £
Chicken escalopes marinated in garlic & rosemary, aubergine, San Marzano tomatoes, a creamy mushroom sauce
Vitello alla Milanese27,00 £
Crispy veal escalope in breadcrumbs with lemon, garlic, rosemary & sage
Polpette al Sugo19,95 £
Slow cooked beef & pork meatballs in a spicy San Marzano tomato sauce, basil & toasted ciabatta
Pollo Ripieno24,95 £
Crispy chicken breast stuffed with mozzarella, semi-dried tomatoes & fresh basil pesto
Melanzane alla Parmigiana17,00 £
Baked layers of aubergine with pecorino cheese, smoked provola cheese, San Marzano tomatoes & fresh basil pesto
Cheeseburger all’Italiana18,95 £
Grilled Angus beef & provolone cheese on a brioche bun with fries & spicy mayonnaise
Pizza al Forno
We follow traditional methods when it comes to making our pizza, similar to the techniques used in Naples, it’s birthplace.
Capricciosa17,00 £
Italian ham, San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, chestnut mushrooms & Leccino olives
Prosciutto di Parma18,00 £
Parma ham, mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes, wild rocket & pecorino Romano
Ragù17,50 £
Slow cooked beef ragù with San Marzano tomatoes, fresh basil & burrata di Puglia with an indulgent creamy heart
Calzone18,00 £
Folded pizza stuffed with mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes, fresh basil, roast peppers & salame Napoli
Margherita Piccante Vegana18,50 £
Vegan spicy ‘nduja & Superstraccia, San Marzano tomatoes & fresh basil
Pollo17,50 £
Marinated grilled chicken, mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes & fresh basil
Margherita15,75 £
Mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil & fresh basil
Piccante18,00 £
Calabrian ‘nduja, San Marzano tomatoes & mozzarella
Contorni
The provenance of our ingredients is extremely important to us, that’s why we source quality seasonal vegetables & salad leaves, locally grown where possible, so that they are at their freshest.
Verdure Miste5,95 £
Sautéed sugar snap peas, tenderstem broccoli & fine beans with butter & fresh basil
Zucchine Fritte5,95 £
Courgette fries
Insalata della Casa5,95 £
Mixed salad leaves with cucumber & baby plum tomatoes
Spinaci5,95 £
Spinach with garlic & extra virgin olive oil
Insalata di Rucola5,95 £
Rocket & pecorino salad with extra virgin olive oil
Caesar5,95 £
Baby gem lettuce, ciabatta croutons, pecorino & Classic Caesar dressing
Patate al Forno5,95 £
Roasted rosemary, garlic & olive oil potatoes
Patatine Fritte con Tartufo5,95 £
Truffle fries with pecorino & garlic
Broccoletti5,95 £
Tenderstem broccoli with garlic & chilli
Griglia
A traditional Italian style of cooking, focusing on simple ingredients, that use the fire to enhance their flavour.
Bistecca
The finest grass fed Angus beef
Sirloin32,50 £
300g/225g/150g
Ribeye34,75 £
300g/225g/150g
Filet41,00 £
225g
Tagliata di Manzo81,50 £
Dry aged ribeye on the bone (900g) & fries
Chateaubriand77,50 £
Fillet steak (450g) & roast new potatoes with garlic & rosemary
Arrosto del Giorno
Available Sundays from 12noon
Slow Roast Grass Fed Beef Rump23,00 £
All served with crisp golden roast potatoes, vegetables, Yorkshire pudding & a rich gravy
Herb Roast Marinated Chicken21,00 £
All served with crisp golden roast potatoes, vegetables, Yorkshire pudding & a rich gravy
Fantastico
Available Monday to Friday from 12noon - 7pm 2 courses £20
Pressed for Time16,00 £
Enjoy a quick bite from the Italian Express menu
