Gino D'Acampo Restaurant Newcastle Quayside

Aperitivi

• Pino Spritz£8.85

  Prosecco with elderflower, Fever-Tree soda, mint leaves & lime

• Little Italy£8.95

  Woodford Reserve Bourbon with Cynar & Berto Rosso Vermouth

• Strawberry & Nectarine Spritz£8.85

  Chamberyzette strawberry aperitif & Aelred Nectarine with Prosecco & Fever-Tree soda

• Mango Fandango£8.85

  Arber pineapple gin & Melonade melon aperitif with Fiorente elderflower liqueur, mango, apple & lime

• Negroni£8.25

  Hayman's London Dry gin with Campari & Berto rosso vermouth

• Aperol Spritz£8.50

  Aperol with Prosecco & Fever-Tree soda

• The Pineapple Express£8.75

  Finlandia vodka with Aperol, lime, passion fruit & pineapple

• Grapefruit & Raspberry Spritz£8.85

  Pampelle grapefruit aperitif & Cocchi Americano Rosa with raspberry, Prosecco & Fever-Tree soda

Bread & Olives

Everyone has a favourite smell that reminds them of home and mine is the smell of baked bread. My grandfather built a wood-burning oven in his garden & many local people used to bring him simple ingredients like flour, yeast, salt & extra virgin olive oil for him to make breads or pizza in exchange for meat, fish or cheeses

• Cerignola Olives£4.75

  In Italy we have hundreds of varieties of olives and for you I have chosen one from the Tavoliere, in Puglia. It's juicy, sweet and full of flavour

Garlic Bread

• Fresh Garlic & Parsley£5.95

• Tomato & Basil£6.75

• Smoked Provola Cheese & Mozzarella£7.50

Bread Board

• Focaccia£5.75

  With cherry tomatoes & olives, ciabatta bread, grissini with pecorino served with creamy pesto dip. A true Italian meal should always start with a selection of proper Italian breads. We make all our bread by hand using traditional methods

Sharing

In Italy sharing food is a way of life

• Dunky Dunky Tomato Scarpetta£13.25

  Baked focaccia & ciabatta bread served with a marzanino tomato, olive oil, garlic & fresh basil sauce. This is a light and delicious sharing starter that I've created with mini San Marzano tomatoes to give you the authentic taste of Napoli

• Fantastico£25.00

  Parma ham, coppa di parma, bresaola, salame napoli, Buffalo mozzarella, pecorino, Buffalo ricotta, olives, chargrilled baby artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes & our bread board. A selection of the best Italian ingredients on one board. My cured hams are all from Emilia-Romagna and Trentino and the mozzarella and buffalo ricotta are from Campania, the region in which I was born. The chargrilled baby artichokes are a must try – the food of gods!

• Cicchetti 4 You£22.50

  Parma ham with spicy 'nduja, honey & pistachio nuts, crispy cod & lemon mayonnaise, king prawns & chilli mayonnaise, tomato & basil on toasted ciabatta. Cicchetti are little bar snacks that are unique to Venezia and always best served with a glass of chilled Italian white wine, great for sharing

Bruschetta & Antipasti

In my family, we always start with antipasti & bruschetta (pronounced Brus-ketta, everyone!) I absolutely love this part of the meal; the sharing of good food with friends & family creates such a relaxed atmosphere

• Arancine£8.95

  Crispy mushroom risotto balls, mozzarella, tomato & red pepper sauce. While I was filming in Sicilia, I learned the real secrets of how to make the perfect arancine. Try them - you'll want to learn those secrets too!

• Calamari£9.50

  Courgette, red pepper, garlic mayonnaise & lemon. I love calamari fritti and at home I always serve them with freshly made garlic mayonnaise and fried courgettes. "It's a taste of Casa D'Acampo"

• Mussel & Clam Stew£10.50

  Creamy paprika sauce, chilli & toasted ciabatta. Although I often choose to eat seafood that's been simply cooked in garlic & wine, I have to say I really love the creamy, lightly spiced sauce in this recipe – it's deliciously indulgent

• Carpaccio£12.50

  Thinly sliced beef fillet, horseradish & pecorino cream sauce. Carpaccio of beef is a dish that is served every Sunday morning in many Italian homes. The horseradish and Pecorino cream sauce in this recipe perfectly complements the raw beef

• Parma Ham Bruschetta£8.50

  Spicy 'nduja, honey & pistachio nuts with toasted ciabatta. Parma ham is probably one of the most used ingredients in my family's meals and generally in my recipes too. I absolutely love it especially when it's combined with spicy 'nduja sausage

• King Prawn Bruschetta£9.95

  Chilli mayonnaise & toasted ciabatta. A light, simple starter - it's delicious, especially if accompanied by a cheeky glass of Prosecco

• Ribollita Soup£7.50

  Chunky vegetable, cavolo nero & bean soup with toasted ciabatta. This humble soup was first enjoyed by Italian peasants, who reheated minestrone or left over vegetables and bread from the previous day and made it into a hearty meal (hence its Italian name, which translates as 'reboiled')

• Tomato Bruschetta£7.50

  Classic tomato & basil with toasted ciabatta. Deceptively simple, a tomato bruschetta really comes alive when you choose and combine several varieties of the finest tomatoes. So that's exactly what we do!

• Chicken Liver Pâté£8.25

  Mustard fruits & toasted garlic ciabatta. There is nothing more comforting than pâté and toast, especially when it has the beautiful fresh flavour of one that is homemade

• Burrata with Fresh Tomato & Chilli Salsa£9.95

  Creamy mozzarella pugliese & toasted ciabatta. Originating in southern Italy, where fresh, creamy burrata is produced, this dish is simplicity at its best. Tomatoes are a rich source of vitamins, potassium and antioxidants, so this dish is full of goodness. Served with toasted ciabatta to mop up the delicious juices

Pizza

I'm sure my mother must have weaned us on pizza - I don't ever remember life without it!

• Super-Spicy£14.95

  Spicy salame, 'nduja, pepper, mozzarella, parsley & chilli. This is the pizza for when the boys come round to watch football. I like to use a spicy salame that has a real kick (no pun intended), but you can go as hot as you can handle! I'm a real fan of heat, so I like to pep it up even more with a good dash of chilli flakes. Fondo alla rete, or 'back of the net', as we say in Italy!

• Marinated & Grilled Chicken£14.75

  Mozzarella, tomato & fresh basil. I am breaking so many rules with this pizza… Generally speaking, Italians NEVER put chicken on pizza. The Brits love chicken, and they love pizza, so this is my gift to you! We marinate the chicken to retain its succulence, and top it on an otherwise classic Margherita pizza

• Calzone£14.95

  Folded pizza stuffed with mozzarella, basil, peppers & salame napoli. My late father, Ciro, absolutely loved this recipe and always ordered it when we went to a pizzeria, so it has to be in my pizza section. Try it - I think you'll agree that Ciro was a very wise man

• Fiorentina£14.50

  Spinach, egg, tomato, mozzarella & pecorino cheese. This is a firm favourite in the D'Acampo household and there's always an argument over who gets the last piece. My eldest son, Luciano, usually wins. By the way, this classic from Firenze is a great way to make sure everyone's getting their greens

• Burrata£14.95

  Mortadella, pistachio & basil. I love making pizza, it's so satisfying. Once you've got the dough right, more or less anything goes. Here I've used burrata cheese instead of mozzarella for a luxury twist

• The Real Neapolitan£15.25

  Italian sausage, friarielli, mozzarella & chilli. If you go to Napoli you will find this pizza everywhere. At my restaurants, my aim is always to serve you not only the best food but a real Italian eating experience. Friarielli with mozzarella, proper Italian sausages, chilli and extra virgin olive oil

• Parma Ham & Gorgonzola£15.00

  Mozzarella & tomato. Gorgonzola and Parma ham both originate in northern Italy and make a great combination. I often prepare this pizza for my boys, and sometimes we ring the changes by using cooked ham or salame instead of Parma ham

• Classic Margherita£12.00

  Mozzarella, tomato & fresh basil. This classic Neapolitan pizza was created for Margherita, the Queen of Italy. Along with the Marinara, it's the pizza of choice for any native Neapolitan

• Capricciosa£14.50

  Ham, mozzarella, mushrooms & olives. Capricciosa means 'the naughty one', and this pizza is so called because it was created to please everybody. Perfect for a starter, great in a packed lunch, delicious if you are watching a movie… I've even been known to eat it cold for breakfast after a heavy night. Yum yum!

Salads

We always strive to use the freshest seasonal ingredients wherever possible

• Tuna & Bean£9.50

  Cherry tomatoes, rocket, olives & chives. Each year I spend the summer with my family on the island of Sardegna, and we enjoy this salad at least once a week

• Marsala Pear, Crisp Parma Ham & Blue Cheese£9.50

  Gorgonzola, rocket, honey, lemon & rosemary dressing. This is a brilliant-tasting and simple salad. Pears can sometimes be hard but served warm and sticky they are divine with the salty Parma ham and rich Gorgonzola cheese

• Grilled Chicken Caesar£9.50

  Gem lettuce, pancetta, croutons, pecorino cheese & caesar dressing. The popularity of this salad around the world is most likely due to a man that bears the salad's name, Caesar Cardini. Here I have made it my own

• Caprese£9.25

  Classic tomato, garlic & fresh basil salad with Buffalo mozzarella. No matter where you are in Italy, the Caprese salad is always a main feature on any menu and for any occasion. The combination of tomatoes, mozzarella and basil is perfect for the palate as well as pleasing to the eyes

Pasta, Risotto & Ravioli

I can talk about pasta all day long. It's definitely the one thing I'd be happy to eat every day for the rest of my life. There are so many different pasta shapes & of course, sauces to accompany them. How could anyone ever tire of a perfect plate of pasta?

• Rigatoni with Wild Boar Ragù£15.00

  Pancetta, red wine, tomato, pecorino cheese & parsley. In autumn and winter you'll find wild boar on the menu in most good Tuscan restaurants - like this delicious dish that I ordered when I last visited the region

• Fettuccine with Sausage£14.75

  Leeks, white wine, porcini mushroom cream. This pasta recipe is definitely in my top ten - great sausages combining with the earthy flavours of rosemary and mushroom

• Linguine with Seafood£18.95

  Wild red prawn, mussels, clams, calamari, tomato & chilli. This has to be one of my mother's best creations – she prepared it for me every time I visited her. Please do not ask for grated cheese on top; it's not how seafood is eaten in Italy and you would never have wanted to upset my mother!

• Wild Mushroom Risotto£14.25

  Porcini, white wine & thyme. Mushrooms are a passion in Italy, in some areas you even need a licence to gather them in the wild. Among the wild mushrooms, porcini are king, their intense, earthy flavour make a real impact in this risotto

• Linguine with Lobster£29.50

  Cherry tomatoes, white wine, garlic, chilli & parsley. People often ask me what I would choose for my last supper. Well, this is it! Lobster can be a bit expensive, but the flavour is superb and, for a special occasion - or even if you just fancy a treat - it's worth splurging for such an amazing pasta dish

• Pumpkin & Ricotta Ravioli£13.75

  Sage butter & toasted walnuts. In the D'Acampo family we adore making fresh filled pasta and this recipe is one of our top ten must have meals

• Lasagne£14.75

  Slow cooked beef ragu, tomato, pecorino cheese & basil pesto. I probably should have named this dish after my mother, Alba. She first showed me how to make it when I was about 8 years old and was always my sternest critic. That's why I have to make sure it's always just right!

• Rigatoni Arrabbiata£11.25

  Chilli, garlic & tomato. Arrabbiata means 'angry' in Italian, and I guess they used it to name this dish because of the heat of the chilli peppers in the sauce. This dish is fiery, fun and always fantastic!

• Bucatini Carbonara£13.95

  Free range eggs, pancetta & pecorino cheese. We make it like it should be made - no cream, just free range eggs, Pecorino cheese from Sardegna and diced crispy pancetta from Emilia-Romagna

• Linguine with King Prawns£16.00

  Basil pesto, cherry tomatoes & rocket. This is one of my signature dishes, created in the summer of 2003 on the island of Sardegna where my family and I were enjoying our holiday in our house on the beach. The secret to this dish is my traditional pesto sauce. This is the perfect plate of pasta if you want something light with plenty of flavour

• Fettuccine Bolognese£14.75

  Slow cooked beef ragù & pecorino cheese. I have used my grandfather's recipe since I was 16 years old and I still think it's the best Bolognese sauce ever. My nonno Giovanni would be so proud to have this dish on my restaurant's menu

• Linguine with Clams£16.50

  Cherry tomatoes, garlic, chilli & parsley. This is the first meal I order whenever I go home to Napoli. I absolutely love the flavour of fresh clams - so much so that I often order them just cooked in olive oil and garlic. Never put grated cheese on top - it doesn't work with the freshness of the sauce

Mains

As well as loving all kinds of meat, I can't remember a time when I didn't enjoy fish at least once a week. As you know, I'm from the south of Italy, where seafood is so fresh and abundant that many people eat it daily

• Salmon Fillet£19.95

  Cavolo nero & creamy vermouth sauce. Salmon is not an Italian fish and yet is found in abundance on the fresh fish market stalls all over the country. I have chosen to serve my Loch Duart salmon with a creamy vermouth sauce

• Cod Napoletana£21.95

  Salame, cherry tomatoes, potatoes & rosemary. Cod is such an excellent fish - firm, meaty and delicious served simply with salt and olive oil or with a sauce; it really is a fish that can go with most things. I like this recipe as the ingredients remind me of my home in Napoli

• Veal Milanese£29.95

  Crispy fried rose veal cutlet in breadcrumbs, garlic & rosemary. This is a Milanese classic and is one of my favourite ways to eat a veal chop. I prepared it for my friends in Treviglio, about 40 kilometres east of Milano, after a very long cycle ride around the town on the wonderful Bianchi bike I had borrowed from the factory where these iconic bicycles are produced

• Pan-Fried Sea Bass£19.95

  Braised lentils, porcini mushrooms & parsley. Lentils make a great alternative to rice or potatoes with a fish main course. In this dish they're packed full of flavour from the porcini mushrooms, so I've paired them with sea bass - a delicate fish

• Aubergine Parmigiana£13.95

  Smoked provola cheese, pecorino tomato & basil pesto. My favourite way to cook aubergines. This recipe has been in my family for many generations and I want you to experience it for yourselves

• Chicken Escalopes£17.50

  Mushrooms & white wine. Mushrooms are extremely popular in Italy, particularly in Calabria where they grow in the mountainous forests of Sila. Mushrooms make a great pairing with chicken and thyme in this classic dish

• Meatballs In a Spicy Tomato Sauce£14.95

  Beef & pork, tomato, chilli, basil, served with toasted ciabatta. I cooked these meatballs in Verona, after spending the afternoon as a life model for a group of artists... what an experience! This dish is really delicious and filling

• Crispy Duck£19.75

  Cherry & red wine sauce. Cherries are very popular in Italy - particularly in Emilia-Romagna and Veneto, where there is a famous local cherry festival (Sagra delle Ciliegie) in the old town of Marostica from May to June each year. The sweet cherry sauce and crispy duck are a match made in heaven!

• Slow Cooked Beef£18.50

  Braised beef in red wine served with toasted ciabatta. My beef is aged for 28 days before cooking in red wine for over 12 hours; it will melt in your mouth. And if you haven't chosen your wine yet, get a bottle of Cannonau to go with this stew... trust me on this one!

• Crispy Chicken Breast£17.95

  Stuffed with mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes & basil pesto. Pesto originated in Genova and is a firm favourite as a pasta sauce choice, but why stop there? Here pesto makes stuffed breaded chicken extra special; done like this, it really doesn't get any better

My Speciality Grill

Translated from "Grigliata", this is a traditional Italian style of cooking, focusing on simple ingredients, that use the fire to enhance their flavour. At my restaurants, you can choose from high quality cuts of meat, fish and chicken, steeped in marinade, seared on our grill and served with home made sauces or salsas, each chosen to complement the natural flavours of each dish

• Slow Roasted Pork Belly£18.75

  Radicchio, balsamic, thyme & toasted hazelnuts. Pork belly is a great cut of meat, slow cooking is the way to go as it renders out most of the fat, leaving tender, succulent meat. Radicchio is a classic accompaniment to pork in Italy. It's bitter flavour cuts through the fat, and its helped along here by the balsamic vinegar

• Chicken Skewers£17.95

  Italian beans, fennel & mint. This is a great way to cook chicken – the sweetness of the marmalade combines with the smokiness and spice of the paprika to give a delicious glaze

• Veal Chop£29.95

  Rose veal chop (340g), sage & truffle butter. I am obsessed with veal and this has to be the best and simplest way to cook it. The combination of the sage with the sweetness of the veal is buonissimo!

• Lamb Cutlets£22.25

  Grilled pancetta, honey, lemon & rosemary sauce. Inspired by the authentic Roman cooking of Anna Dente, this dish reflects the Romans' love of meat and all things sweet

• Swordfish Steak£20.95

  Sautéed potatoes & salsa verde. I cooked this dish overlooking the beach at Pescoluse, on the Puglian coast. It's known as the Maldives of Salento and is a hidden paradise. Salsa verde is perfect with the simply grilled swordfish

• Fish Skewers with Spicy Tartare Sauce£22.50

  Swordfish, calamari & king prawns. I barbecued these delicious fish skewers on the beautiful beach of San Domino, one of the Tremiti Islands

Steaks

Specialising in the best steak cuts provided by my very own butchers in Cheshire. Working closely with specialist Angus and Hereford farmers, my cuts are hand selected and aged for a minimum of 28 days. Served with fries and your choice from one of our freshly prepared sauces or butters; peppercorn, salsa verde, Gorgonzola, truffle butter

• Aberdeen Angus & Hereford

  Aged 28 days. Grass fed, leaner than grain fed with a fuller, beefier flavour, high in essential omega 3 & 6.

  • Rump (225g)£22.50
  • Ribeye (225g)£26.25
  • Sirloin (225g)£24.50
  • Fillet (225g)£31.50

• Italian Style Cheeseburger£15.50

  Balsamic caramelised onions, spicy mayonnaise & fries. Here's my Italian style cheeseburger for you to enjoy. I love using Provolone cheese as it goes so well and melts beautifully on top of the beef patties

• Bistecca Fiorentina£64.75

  Sirloin on one side of the bone & fillet on the other (800g). Native British breeds dry aged for up to 35 days. Perfect for sharing. Served with fries and your choice from one of our freshly prepared sauces

Sides

I find that carefully chosen side dishes really enhance the meal & can be every bit as good as the dish taking centre stage

• Braised Lentils£4.50

  Porcini mushrooms & parsley. Lentils are often eaten at New Year in Italy; they are believed to bring good fortune because of their coin-like shape. Lucky or not, you will always find them on the menu at my restaurant

• Crushed Potatoes£4.75

  Garlic, sage & rosemary. The only way we cook potatoes in my house. Lightly crushed and roasted with garlic, sage and fresh rosemary, it's only fair that you get to taste the way the D'Acampo's do it

• Tenderstem Broccoli£4.75

  Chilli, olives & pecorino cheese. This recipe is based on one I tried when filming in the Tremiti Islands, a beautiful archipelago in the Adriatic sea. It is a dish typical of the region - simple to cook, yet delicious. A perfect side for grilled meats or fish

• Mixed Salad£4.50

  Rocket, spinach, tomatoes, cucumber & fennel. A simple salad to complement any of my dishes

• Rocket & Pecorino Salad£4.50

  Balsamic dressing. A simple, classic Italian salad… the best rocket leaves, a mature Pecorino cheese and fantastic balsamic vinegar

• Green Beans£4.50

  Balsamic dressing & garlic. Italians love green beans and grow many different kinds, some of which are purplish and mottled or yellow rather than bright green. For this recipe I have used the more familiar fine green beans. It's my favourite green bean recipe of all time and is fantastic with fish

• Spicy Spinach£4.75

  Garlic & chilli. There is nothing healthier or tastier than a good plate of spinach. The combination of garlic and chilli work beautifully with the earthiness of the spinach

• Fries£4.50

  Sea Salt. Fried potatoes served with sea salt

• Courgette Fries£4.75

  Sea Salt. Slightly naughty, but a little bit virtuous too (after all, it's a green vegetable and one of your five-a-day, right?), these fries are amazingly addictive and my kids love them

• Truffle Cheesy Fries£4.75

  Pecorino cheese. Fried potatoes, served with truffle oil and grated Pecorino cheese sprinkled on top… do I really need to say any more?

Sunday Roasts

Available Sundays 12noon – 6pm. All served with crisp golden roast potatoes, vegetables, Yorkshire pudding & roasting gravy. Ask your server to see our separate menu

• Slow Roast Beef

  Aged 28 days, Aberdeen Angus beef rump with garlic & thyme

• Herb Roast Chicken

  Lemon & rosemary