Luigi’s Italian Restaurant

Pre-Starters

• Bread and OilsGBP 2.95

  Freshly baked today with flavoured rapeseed oils

• Olives and Feta CheeseGBP 2.95

  In olive oil flavoured with garlic and chilli

• Bruschetta PomodoroGBP 2.95

  Toasted ciabatta with tomato and garlic

Starters

• Soup of the DayGBP 4.95

  Chef's home-made soup of the day. Your server will tell you today's choice

• Luigi's Prawn CocktailGBP 7.25

  Juicy prawns, crisp Romaine, cucumber with tomato & lime cocktail sauce

• Minestrone Luigi'sGBP 5.50

  Traditional Italian vegetable and tomato soup with fine pasta

• King Prawns & CalamariGBP 6.95

  In Panko crumb & gently fried, served with garlic aioli

• Figs and Parma HamGBP 5.75

  Oven baked fresh figs, wrapped in Parma ham, with seasonal leaves and a drizzle of sweet Grappa

• Mushrooms "Al Forno"GBP 5.50

  Wild mushrooms, topped with garlic & tarragon cream, parmesan cheese and oven roasted

• Chicken Liver ParfaitGBP 6.50

  Creamy chicken & apricot parfait, wrapped in Parma ham with spiced fruit chutney & toasted ciabatta

• Scottish LangoustinesGBP 10.95

  Langoustine tails simply split in two, doused in garlic butter and grilled until sweet and golden

• Aubergine MelanzaneGBP 5.75

  Oven baked aubergine, tomato and parmesan cheese, with freshly toasted ciabatta

• Antipasti Luigi'sGBP 7.25

  Fine cured Italian meats and cheeses with olives, breads, balsamic and oil

• Arancini Di RossoGBP 5.95

  Deep fried risotto balls filled with mozzarella cheese, red onion marmalade, garlic and herb crème fraîche

• Pollo "Al Forno"GBP 5.95

  Chicken sautéed in garlic & thyme, topped with Napoli sauce, parmesan cheese then oven roasted

• Smoked SalmonGBP 7.95

  Oak chip smoked salmon, roasted lemon, caper berries and blinis

• Tomato and MozzarellaGBP 5.95

  Ripe tomato and buffalo mozzarella and fresh basil salad, drizzled with oil and aged balsamic

Sharing Platters

Luigi's Antipasti Platter

£13.95

• Fine Cured Italian Meats

• Arancini Risotto Balls

• Smoked Cheese

• Figs and Sweet Grappa

• Olives & Roasted Peppers

• Breads, Balsamic and Oil Dip

Luigi's Seafood Platter

£17.95

• Scottish Langoustines & Garlic Butter

• Prawn Cocktail

• Smoked Salmon

• King Prawns

• Smoked Mussels

• Marie Rose Sauce and Garlic Dip

Mediterranean Grill

Finest Quality Steaks

By Donald Russell inverurie. Suppliers to Her Majesty the Queen. Steaks aged for a minimum of 28 days and garnished with grilled tomato, onion rings and real chips

• Sirloin Steak

  Lightly marbled top sirloin

  • 12ozGBP 24.95

• Rib Eye Steak

  Marbled prime rib eye

  • 12ozGBP 26.95

• T-Bone Steak

  Sirloin and fillet on the bone

  • 12ozGBP 32.95

• Surf and TurfGBP 32.95

  Rib Eye Steak and Tiger prawns

Sharing Platters

Our sharing platters include your choice of sauce, real chips and a choice of two side dishes

• Porterhouse

  The largest T-bone in the house

  • 32ozGBP 65.00

• Tomahawk Steak

  A grand Rib Eye steak served on the bone

  • 35ozGBP 70.00

The Luigi's Vip Castle of Mey Fillet

By sheridans of ballater. Suppliers to Her Majesty the Queen. From the Caithness herd reared on the estate of Her Majesty the Queen Mother

• Prime Fillet

  Pan and oven roasted in salted butter, with asparagus tips, roasted cherry tomato, truffle mash and malt whisky cream

  • 8ozGBP 32.95

Extras

• Béarnaise SauceGBP 3.00

• Pepper SauceGBP 3.00

• Blue Cheese SauceGBP 3.00

• Truffle ButterGBP 3.00

• Malt Whisky CreamGBP 3.00

• 3 Grilled Tiger PrawnsGBP 6.50

Fish and Shellfish

• Tiger PrawnsGBP 19.95

  Simply grilled, roasted lemon, garlic butter, real chips and side salad

• MusselsGBP 12.95

  Steamed in white wine, garlic and shallots, finished with tomato and basil

• Buttered MonkfishGBP 16.95

  Pan fried in sea salted butter, tomato and vegetable ratatouille, caper and anchovy mash

• Whole Sea BassGBP 17.95

  Pan fried then roasted with garlic butter and lemon, with rosemary roast potato and broccoli

• Fillet of SalmonGBP 13.50

  Char-grilled and scented with herb and lemon oil, braised fennel and Luigi's potatoes

• Rock TurbotGBP 14.50

  Char-grilled with wilted spinach, tarragon mash, red pesto dressing

Pasta and Risotto

• Ravioli di MareGBP 12.95

  Fresh hand-made pasta filled with langoustine and salmon, with crayfish and tomato bisque

• Spaghetti MeatballsGBP 11.95

  Fresh hand-made pasta with pork and beef meatballs, with herb and tomato ragu

• Tagliatelle Di FunghiGBP 10.95

  Fresh hand-made pasta tossed in a wild mushroom and dill cream

• Linguine GamberoniGBP 14.95

  Fresh hand-made pasta with king prawns, chilli, garlic & lemon oil, with a Prosecco sauce

• LasagneGBP 10.95

  Pasta layers with herb and minced beef tomato ragu, topped with mozzarella cheese and baked "al forno"

• Risotto al PolloGBP 14.95

  Breast of corn-fed chicken with a roast red pepper and smoked paprika risotto, served with tender stem broccoli

Pizza

• Classic ItalianGBP 9.95

  Herb tomato sauce, sliced ripe tomatoes and mozzarella cheese

• Luigi's PesceGBP 9.95

  Hot smoked salmon, garlic prawns, clam meat and smoked mussels

• Luigi's CalzoneGBP 9.95

  Chicken, pepperoni, salami, mushrooms and onion in this classic Italian folded pizza

• Luigi's VIPGBP 9.95

  Parma Ham, Italian spicy sausage, mushrooms, sweet peppers, onion and mozzarella cheese

• HawaiianGBP 9.95

  Smoked cured ham and exotic ripe pineapple

• Spicy Meat FeastGBP 9.95

  Pepperoni, chilli beef, chorizo, fiery jalapeños and red onion

The Rest

• Chicken ParmigianoGBP 13.95

  Parmesan and herb crumbed escalope with spaghetti Napoli, Parma ham crisp and fresh basil

• Herb Fillet of LambGBP 24.95

  Oven roasted and served with cauliflower puree and Luigi's balsamic potatoes

• Calves LiverGBP 15.50

  Pan fried with sage butter, red onion relish and herb mashed potatoes

• Pork BellyGBP 15.95

  Infused with lemon and herb and slowly roasted, mashed potatoes, crisp vegetables and apple sauce

• Veal EscalopeGBP 17.95

  Pan fried with Parma ham, vermouth and parmesan jus, Luigi's balsamic potatoes

• Herb Roast ChickenGBP 14.75

  Butter and herb roasted corn fed chicken, with mashed potatoes, vegetables and green pesto

Sides

All £2.95

• Hollandaise Sauce

• Pepper Sauce

• Garlic White Wine Sauce

• Diane Sauce

• Blue Cheese Sauce

• Wholegrain Mustard Sauce

• House Salad

• Rocket and Parmesan Salad

• Garlic Bread

• Steak Chips

• Luigi's Potatoes

• Garlic Bread and Cheese

• Sautéed Spinach

• Tender Stem Broccoli

Desserts

• Chocolate CalzoneGBP 5.95

  Sweet pastry parcels, chocolate and hazelnut filling, with sliced banana and banana ice cream

• PannacottaGBP 5.95

  Scented with delicate lavender, served with macerated wild berries

• Luigi's Trio TasterGBP 6.95

  Our favourite desserts on one plate - tiramisu, rich chocolate calzone, Sicilian lemon & ginger tart

• Sicilian Lemon & Ginger TartGBP 5.95

  Sweet pastry filled with Sicilian lemon & ginger custard, sugar glazed, with zesty lemon sorbet

• Italian Table CheeseGBP 6.95

  Selection of regional cheeses from Italy, with pickled walnuts and quince jelly

• Selection of Gelatos & SorbetsGBP 5.50

  Please ask your server for today's selection of our real Italian gelatos and sorbets

• TiramisuGBP 5.95

  Sponge drenched in Marsala wine and espresso coffee, with mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa

• Apple & Cinnamon CrumbleGBP 5.95

  Oven roasted apples with cinnamon, crunchy crumble top, with liquorice and blackcurrant ice cream

Sweet Coffee Tasters

For those that just want a small taste of our fabulous desserts, choose any of our standard coffees or teas with your choice of the following:

• Mini Chocolate CalzoneGBP 4.95

• Mini TiramisuGBP 4.95

• Mini Vanilla GelatoGBP 4.95

• Mini Sicilian Lemon & Ginger TartGBP 4.95

Coffees & Teas

We have many Tea infusions and flavours to choose from, please ask your server for the available selection

• EspressoGBP 1.75

• CappuccinoGBP 2.50

• Double EspressoGBP 2.25

• LatteGBP 2.50

• AmericanoGBP 2.50

• Hot ChocolateGBP 2.50

• Flat WhiteGBP 2.50

• Pot of TeaGBP 2.50

Liqueur Coffees

Our full bar of liqueurs and spirits are available please ask for your preference and the price will be given

• GrappaGBP 5.95

• DrambuieGBP 5.95

• BrandyGBP 5.95

• Bailey'sGBP 5.95

• RumGBP 5.95

• Jamison'sGBP 5.95

• TequilaGBP 5.95

• AmarettoGBP 5.95

White Wines

• Chardonnay Macabeo, Centelleo, Spain

  • 125mlGBP 3.50
  • 175mlGBP 5.00
  • 250mlGBP 6.50
  • BtlGBP 17.50

• Trebbiano, IGT Veneto, Italy

  • 125mlGBP 3.50
  • 175mlGBP 5.00
  • 250mlGBP 6.50
  • BtlGBP 18.75

• Pinot Grigio Garganega, Bella Modella, Italy

  • 125mlGBP 3.50
  • 175mlGBP 5.00
  • 250mlGBP 6.50
  • BtlGBP 19.50

• Chenin Blanc, Aloe Tree, South Africa

  • BtlGBP 19.25

• Sauvignon Blanc, Los Espinos, Chile

  • BtlGBP 19.75

• Orvieto DOC, Loggia del Sole, Italy

  • BtlGBP 21.50

• Chardonnay, 'The Googly One', Australia

  • BtlGBP 21.50

• Fiano IGP, Baglio Gibellina, Italy

  • BtlGBP 22.50

• Sauvignon Blanc, Sherwood Estate 'Stoney Range', NZ

  • BtlGBP 27.50

• Soave DOC, Latium Morini, Italy

  • BtlGBP 29.95

• Gavi DOCG, Tenuta Olim Bauda, Italy

  • BtlGBP 29.95

• Grüner Veltliner, Domaine Wachau, Austria

  • BtlGBP 29.95

Rose Wines

• Tempranillo Rosado, Centelleo, Spain

  • 125mlGBP 3.50
  • 175mlGBP 5.00
  • 250mlGBP 6.50
  • BtlGBP 17.50

• Pinot Grigio Rosé, Bella Modella, Italy

  • 125mlGBP 3.50
  • 175mlGBP 5.00
  • 250mlGBP 6.50
  • BtlGBP 20.50

Red Wines

• Tempranillo, Centelleo, Spain

  • 125mlGBP 3.50
  • 175mlGBP 5.00
  • 250mlGBP 6.50
  • BtlGBP 17.50

• Sangiovese Primitivo IGT Puglia, Italy

  • 125mlGBP 3.50
  • 175mlGBP 5.00
  • 250mlGBP 6.50
  • BtlGBP 18.75

• Nero d'Avola, Palazzo Del Mare, Italy

  • 125mlGBP 3.50
  • 175mlGBP 5.00
  • 250mlGBP 6.50
  • BtlGBP 19.50

• Shiraz, Aloe Tree, South Africa

  • BtlGBP 19.25

• Merlot, Los Espinos, Chile

  • BtlGBP 19.95

• Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon, 'The Wrong Un', Australia

  • BtlGBP 21.50

• Malbec, Mont Rocher, France

  • BtlGBP 21.95

• Chianti DOCG, Loggia del Conte, Italy

  • BtlGBP 23.95

• Primitivo, Casato de Melzi, Italy

  • BtlGBP 24.95

• Barbera D'Asti DOCG, Tenuta Olim Bauda, Italy

  • BtlGBP 30.95

• Ripasso, Valpolicella Superiore Classico DOC, Italy

  • BtlGBP 32.95

Sparkling Wine and Champagne

• Prosecco "Oro" Casa Defra Spumante, Italy

  • 175mlGBP 7.00
  • BtlGBP 28.00

• Royer Cuvee Reserve, Champagne

  • BtlGBP 52.00

• Moet et Chandon, Champagne

  • BtlGBP 59.00