Antipasti
Bruschetta (V)GBP 6.50
Homemade toasted ciabatta bread topped with fresh tomato, oregano, fresh basil and olive oil
Bruschetta CalabreseGBP 7.95
As above but with the addition of soft spicy ndjua salami from the south of Italy
Pane all’Aglio – Garlic Bread (V)GBP 6.50
Served on our homemade 12” pizza base – Ideal to share! With mozzarella cheese or tomato
Olive Condite (V)GBP 3.95
Marinated Italian olives
Prosciutto con MozzarellaGBP 9.50
Parma ham and fresh mozzarella cheese
Costolette di MaialeGBP 12.95
3-hour slow cooked pork spare ribs in Ferdinando’s famous barbecue sauce
Funghi Dolcelatte (V)GBP 9.95
Mushrooms sautéed with garlic, cream, white wine and dolcelatte (Italian blue cheese)
Polpette NapoletaneGBP 10.50
Homemade braised beef meatballs in our rich Neapolitan tomato sauce served with homemade toasted bread
Melanzane Parmigiana (V)GBP 9.95
A traditional Neapolitan aubergine bake, layered with tomato, basil, parmesan and mozzarella cheese
Gamberoni alla GrigliaGBP 12.95
Whole king prawns, simply grilled and served with a garlic, white wine, butter and lemon sauce
Calamari FrittiGBP 10.95
Lightly fried squid rings, dusted in flour and served with a homemade pesto mayonnaise dip
Insalata Caprese (V)GBP 9.50
Fresh mozzarella and vine tomato salad
Insalata Tonno e FagioliGBP 12.50
Tuna and Italian bean salad, served with Ferdinando’s famous house salad dressing and fresh grilled tuna steak
Antipasto MistoGBP 9.50
Assorted Italian cured meats and cheeses served with olives, bruschetta and homemade bread
Minestrone (V)GBP 7.50
Traditional homemade Italian vegetable soup
Main Course
Tonno con CaponataGBP 19.95
Grilled fresh tuna steak served with a traditional Sicilian vegetable ratatouille
Gamberoni alla GrigliaGBP 18.95
Whole king prawns, simply grilled and finished with a garlic, lemon, butter and white wine sauce
BranzinoGBP 22.95
Pan fried fresh Sea Bass fillets served with a white wine, lemon, garlic and butter sauce
Pollo alla CacciatoraGBP 19.95
Grilled chicken breast fillet with peppers, mushrooms and onions in a tomato sauce
Cotoletta alla MilaneseGBP 23.95
Grilled chicken breast fillet in breadcrumbs, lightly pan fried and served with spaghetti in a homemade tomato sauce
Pollo alla BarcaGBP 23.95
Grilled chicken breast fillet with mushrooms in a cream, tomato and white wine sauce
Pasta
Penne PecoriaGBP 12.50
Pasta tubes with salami and mushrooms in a cream and tomato sauce
Tagliatelle alla BologneseGBP 11.95
Pasta ribbons with our homemade traditional Italian slow cooked beef, red wine and tomato ragù
Spaghetti CarbonaraGBP 12.95
With smoked pancetta, egg, cream and parmesan
Linguine VesuvioGBP 13.95
Linguine pasta with king prawns (no shells), chili, garlic, parsley and extra virgin olive oil
Tortellini Ricotta e Spinaci (V)GBP 12.95
Spinach and ricotta cheese filled pasta with a white mushroom, white wine and cream sauce
Spaghetti al Ragù di SalsicciaGBP 12.95
Spaghetti with a red wine and Tuscan sausage, parmesan and tomato sauce
Linguine dei MattiGBP 13.95
Chicken breast pieces in a homemade basil pesto, parmesan, mushrooms, spinach and cream sauce
Tagliatelle Del BoscoGBP 12.95
Pasta ribbons with wild mushrooms, slow cooked minced beef, red wine, olives, cream and a touch of tomato
Spaghetti Primavera (V)GBP 11.95
Slow roasted peppers, onions, spinach, peas, garlic and mushrooms in a cream sauce
Farfalle al SalmoneGBP 13.95
Butterfly shaped pasta with smoked salmon, spinach, garlic and peas in a white wine and cream sauce
Spaghetti con PolpetteGBP 15.95
Spaghetti with our homemade braised beef meatballs in a rich homemade Neapolitan tomato sauce
Pasta ArrabbiataGBP 10.95
Pasta tubes in a spicy tomato sauce
Add either chicken or salmon for 2GBP 2.00
Risotto
Risotto CacciatoreGBP 13.95
Arborio rice with chicken, peas, peppers, onions and mushrooms in a tomato sauce
Risotto alla ZuccaGBP 14.95
Italian rice with smoked pancetta, roasted butternut squash and Italian blue cheese in a white wine and cream sauce
Risotto MarinaraGBP 15.95
Arborio rice with king prawns, mussels, squid and cod fillet in a white wine, garlic and tomato sauce (no shells)
From The Oven
Lasagne al FornoGBP 12.95
Our homemade traditional Italian Lasagne
Homemade CannelloniGBP 13.50
Beef, spinach, ricotta and tomato filled pancakes, topped with mozzarella cheese and oven baked
Penne al FornoGBP 14.95
Pasta tubes with aubergine pieces, spicy salami, homemade meatballs, tomato, garlic, white wine and cream. Topped with mozzarella cheese and oven baked
Parmigiana di Melanzane (V)GBP 12.50
A larger, main course sized portion of our oven baked Neapolitan aubergine bake, layered with tomato, basil, parmesan and mozzarella cheese
Side Dishes
Insalata Mista (V)GBP 4.95
Our house mixed salad with Ferdinando’s famous secret recipe homemade salad dressing
Insalata Rucola e Grana (V)GBP 5.95
Traditional Italian rocket salad with fresh tomatoes, onions, parmesan and balsamic dressing
Truffle Oil and Parmesan Homemade Chips (V)GBP 5.95
Mixed Roasted Vegetables of the Day (V)GBP 5.95
Neapolitan Style Pizza
Margherita (V)GBP 10.95
Homemade Italian plum tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella cheese from Naples, parmesan, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil
CalabreseGBP 12.95
Homemade Italian plum tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, spicy salami, parmesan and olives
Provola e Pepe (V)GBP 11.95
Homemade Italian plum tomato sauce, smoked mozzarella, black pepper, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil
TorreseGBP 12.50
Homemade Italian plum tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, roasted ham and mushrooms
Ortolana (V)GBP 12.95
Italian plum tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, roasted peppers, red onions, spinach, mushrooms, olives, fresh basil
CavaniGBP 14.50
Homemade Italian plum tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, spicy salami Napoli, nduja from Italy, chili oil
CapricciosaGBP 12.95
Homemade Italian plum tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, roasted ham, artichokes olives, mushrooms and fresh basil
Pizza LavezziGBP 12.95
Homemade Italian plum tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, tuna, red onions, black olives, fresh basil
Quattro StagioniGBP 13.95
Homemade Italian plum tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, mushrooms, ham, artichokes, black olives
CapricciosaGBP 13.95
Homemade Italian plum tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, mushrooms, ham, artichokes, black olives, fresh basil
MaradonaGBP 14.95
Homemade Italian plum tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, Parma ham, fresh rocket, parmesan shavings
