Scalini's- Jesmond - Permanently Closed

Breads

• Freshly Baked Bread & Olives

  Homemade sea salt and olive oil and rosemary, goats' cheese and tomato focaccia

  • Small (2-4 People)£4.75
  • Large (4+ People)£5.95

• Pizza Garlic Bread£4.25

• Pizza Garlic Bread with Cheese or Tomato£4.95

• Pizza Garlic Bread with Goats' Cheese & Caramelised Red Onion£5.25

• Bruschetta Sicily£6.95

  Topped with marinated plum tomatoes, ricotta cheese, olives and fresh basil

• Bruschetta Scalini£6.95

  Topped with marinated tomatoes, drizzled with basil oil, layered with bocconcini and finished with Parma ham, rocket and Parmesan shavings

Starters

• Traditional Minestrone Soup with Pulses£4.75

  Mediterranean vegetables, tomato, chopped pasta and beans served with homemade focaccia

• Beef Carpaccio£8.95

  Thinly sliced beef with goats' cheese, aged balsamic onions and a rocket salad

• Antipasto Misto£8.45

  Sliced Italian meats, Parmesan, homemade focaccia, balsamic onions and a rocket salad

• Antipasto Scalini

  Chef's selection of Italian cured meats, heritage tomato, bocconcini, marinated vegetables, olives and homemade focaccia

  • Suitable for Two People£13.95

• Calamari Fritti£6.95

  Semolina coated deep fried squid, served with roasted garlic and lemon mayonnaise

• Gamberoni King Prawns£8.75

  King prawns pan-fried with garlic and chilli or tomato and chorizo, served with rice

  • Main£16.25

• Cured Salmon£7.95

  With coriander, fennel and an orange salad

• Potato Skins£4.75

  With your choice of garlic mayo, BBQ or sweet chilli sauce

• Italian Spicy Chicken Wings£5.45

  A bowl of wings in a smoked spicy tomato sauce

• Garlic Mushrooms£5.45

  Mushrooms cooked with garlic, cream and parsley, served on crisp polenta

• Mussels£7.95

  Steamed local mussels with your choice of: Blue cheese, bacon, cream and thyme sauce; Chilli, tomato and chorizo; Garlic, white wine, cream, parsley and lemon

  • Main£13.95

• Tempura Prawns£8.75

  Lightly battered king prawns served with a sweet chilli dip

• Triple Italian Cheese Macaroni£7.95

  Provolone, fontina, Parmesan cheese, truffle finished with a rosemary crumb

  • Main£14.95

• Arancini£6.25

  Traditional deep fried risotto rice balls mixed with Bolognese, peas, ham and provolone cheese with a peperonata sauce

• Coniglio Crostini£7.25

  Rabbit ragu, olives and pimento, provolone cheese served on warm toasted focaccia

• Vegetable Grigliata£6.95

  Grilled courgette, pepper, aubergine and artichoke topped with gorgonzola or mozzarella on toasted ciabatta

• Half Portion of Pasta£5.45

  Choose any pasta from the pasta section

Pizza

Gluten free bases available! All pizzas are made from our homemade pizza dough and topped with tomato and mozzarella. Extra toppings: £0.50 - Peppers, sweetcorn, mushrooms, ham; £1 - Parma ham, pepperoni, salami, chicken, baby prawns, jalapeños, bacon; £2.50 - Nduja sausage, smoked salmon, tiger prawns

• Margherita£7.45

  Tomato, mozzarella, oregano and basil

  • Happy Hour£6.50

• Picante£7.95

  Pepperoni, jalapeños, onions and peppers

  • Happy Hour£6.50

• Fungi£8.45

  Mushrooms, Parmesan and garlic

  • Happy Hour£6.50

• Kiev£8.95

  Chicken, mushrooms and garlic

• Quattro Stagioni£8.75

  Ham, mushrooms, onions and peppers

  • Happy Hour£6.50

• Misto£9.75

  Pepperoni, salami, spicy sausage and Parma ham

• Bolognese£7.95

  100% beef Bolognese ragu

  • Happy Hour£6.50

• Fredo£8.45

  Ham, pineapple and sweetcorn

  • Happy Hour£6.50

• Tricolore£8.95

  Goats' cheese, spinach, cherry tomatoes and basil oil

• Frutti di Mare£11.45

  Prawns, mussels, mascarpone, asparagus, garlic and green pesto

• Oriental£10.95

  Peking duck, hoisin sauce, spring onion and oyster mushroom

• Fiorentina£8.95

  Spinach, pancetta, egg and Parmesan

• Pollo Pancetta£9.75

  Black mushroom, home smoked chicken, pancetta, blue cheese and tomato sauce

• Zucca£9.95

  Roasted butternut squash, goats' cheese, fig, Parmesan and rocket

• Nduja£9.45

  Nduja sausage, bianco sauce, courgette and pimento, fontina cheese

• Coniglio£9.75

  Rabbit, Italian sausage, olives, beetroot, pine nuts, pesto and mascarpone

Calzone

Add Sauce £1.50 - Arrabiata, Bolognese or Pomodoro. Extra toppings: £0.50 - Peppers, sweetcorn, mushrooms, ham; £1 - Parma ham, pepperoni, salami, chicken, baby prawns, jalapeños, bacon; £2.50 - Nduja sausage, smoked salmon, tiger prawns

• Calzone Traditional£8.75

  Filled with tomato, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms and onions

• Calzone Pollo Prosciutto£9.95

  Grilled chicken, smoked ham hock, mushroom, tomato and mozzarella

• Calzone Muffuletta£10.95

  Italian meats, peppers, red onion, courgette and mozzarella

• Calzone Manzo£11.95

  Philly cheese steak, peppers and red onion

• Calzone Polpette£11.45

  Spicy beef meat balls in a pomodoro and chilli sauce

Sides

£3.50 each OR 2 for £6

• Courgette Fritters with Garlic Mayonnaise

• Sauteed Green Beans with Garlic & Paprika

• Mixed Salad

• Seasonal Vegetables

• Crisp Polenta, Rocket & Parmesan Salad

• Tomato & Red Onion Salad

• Skinny Fries

• Hand Cut Chips

• Sweet Potato Fries

Pasta

Choose from spaghetti, penne, radiatori, tagliatelle or gluten free

• Pomodoro£7.45

  Made to a traditional recipe with a blend of Italian tomatoes and seasoning

  • Happy Hour£6.50

• Arrabiata£7.45

  Tomato, basil, garlic and chilli

  • Happy Hour£6.50

• Bolognese£8.75

  Our homemade 100% slow cooked beef ragu

  • Happy Hour£6.50

• Pollo Roma£8.95

  Chicken and mushroom in a garlic, cream and tomato sauce

  • Happy Hour£6.50

• Gamberetti£10.75

  Tiger prawns, spinach and asparagus in a creamy garlic sauce

• Lasagne£9.75

  Baked layers of pasta with shin of beef ragu, béchamel and mozzarella

• Giardino£8.95

  Broccoli, spinach, courgette, pine nuts and basil pesto

  • Happy Hour£6.50

• Frutti di Mare£13.95

  Prawns, squid, mussels, chilli and garlic with white wine, parsley and lemon

• Coniglio Pasta£8.95

  Rabbit ragu, spinach and leeks

• Carbonara£7.75

  Smoked pancetta, cream, Parmesan and cracked pepper

  • Happy Hour£6.50

• Nduja Pasta£9.45

  Nduja sausage, chard, green beans and a spicy tomato sauce

• Salmon Pasta£9.95

  Smoked salmon and broccoli in a creamy white wine and chive sauce

• Polpette£9.75

  Spicy beef meat balls in a pomodoro and chilli sauce

Ravioli & Risotto

• Ravioli di Pesce£13.75

  Scallop and prawn ravioli with fennel, leeks, kale and a pomodoro sauce

• Ravioli Funghi£9.75

  Mushroom ravioli with broccoli, gorgonzola, spinach and a rosemary butter sauce

• Risotto Pollo£9.95

  Chicken, chorizo and toasted pine nuts

• Risotto Porcini£8.75

  Porcini mushroom and crispy spinach

• Risotto Sgombro£9.75

  Smoked mackerel, peas, lime zest and horseradish mascarpone

• Risotto Salmon Affumicato£11.75

  Smoked salmon, prawns and parsley drizzled with lemon oil

Salads

All served as a starter or main portion

• Scalini's Superfood Salad£7.95

  Quinoa, sweet potato, beetroot, broccoli, toasted seeds, feta with a balsamic and honey dressing

• Salmon Salad£7.95

  Cured salmon, peach, endive, watercress, marinated beans with a citrus dressing

• Caesar£6.95

  Gem lettuce topped with rosemary croutons and parmesan tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing

• Tiger Prawn Panzanella£8.95

  A twist on the traditional Italian bread and tomato salad. Tiger prawns, fresh chilli, rocket, garden peas, red onions and olives, with a creamy tarragon dressing

• Insalata di Caprese£6.75

  Tomatoes, bocconcini and asparagus, dressed with balsamic and basil oil

From the Grill

All grills served with roast field mushrooms, tomatoes, green beans and a choice of any side and sauce

• Whole Pork Fillet Wrapped In Parma Ham£16.95

• Lemon & Rosemary Spatchcock Poussin£16.95

  Marinated whole on the bone chicken

Steaks

All steaks served with roast field mushrooms, green beans, tomato and a choice of any side and any sauce. Make Your Steak Surf & Turf, Add king prawns £4. Sauces: Garlic butter, Arrabiata, Diane, Peppercorn, Blue cheese, Picante

• Rump

  • 12oz/340g£18.95

• Sirloin

  • 10oz/283g£21.95

• Ribeye

  • 10oz/283g£22.95

• Fillet

  • 8oz/226g£23.95

Mains

• Pollo Grigliato£14.95

  Grilled or bread crumbed chicken breast served with your choice of side and any of the following sauces: Al aglio | Arrabiata | Diane | Peppercorn | Blue cheese | Picante

• Pollo Valdostana£15.95

  Bread crumbed chicken topped with Parma ham, melted mozzarella and tomato sauce with a side of your choice

• Pollo Neptune£16.95

  Pan-fried chicken breast topped with king prawns and creamy lobster sauce served with a side of your choice

• Scalini's Carbonara£11.95

  Smoked ham hock, basil, aioli, shaved Parmesan, asparagus and a fried egg served with spaghetti

• Scallop, Crab & Red Mullet Lasagne£15.95

  Fennel, leeks, chestnut mushrooms, lobster bisque and spinach, topped with a lovage and fontina crumb

• Loaded Baked Gnocchi£13.25

  Italian sausage, spinach, chard, bacon, bocconcini and basil

• Whole Seabass£17.95

  Baked in a parcel with fennel, courgette, peppers, leeks, white wine and herbs served with new potatoes. (Contains Bones)

• Stufato di Coniglio£14.25

  Slow cooked rabbit stew with Marsala wine, borlotti beans, porcini mushrooms, pancetta, onions and creamed polenta

• Lamb Shoulder£16.95

  Slow cooked lemon and rosemary lamb shoulder with sauteed courgette, pimento, green beans, garlic and parmesan served with gnocchi

Dessert Menu

All Osbornes desserts are available for Scalini's customers

• Affogato£2.95

  Vanilla ice cream with a shot of espresso poured over

• Tiramisu£4.95

  Layers of sponge fingers soaked in espresso, mascarpone, Marsala wine, amaretto and whipped cream

• Limoncello Cheesecake£4.95

  Served with lemon sorbet

• Pear & Almond Tart£4.95

  Served with vanilla cream

• Gelato Affogato£4.95

  Chocolate mousse, espresso shot, orange mascarpone and whipped cream