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Lounge Bar Menu
BAR FOOD
Tues 5pm - 10pm | Weds - Sat | 12pm - 10pm | Sun 12pm - 7pm
Mersea rock oysters served with chopped shallots, salt and pepper vinaigrette (sold singularly) minimum three
toasted bread topped with tomato, onions, garlic, oregano and basil (v)
selection of our fine cured meats
Selection of our fine regional Italian cheeses with homemade chutney and crostini bread
fried squid and courgettes with tartare sauce
mozzarella and tomato arancini served with a spicy tomato sauce dip
fried spinach and ricotta ravioli served with a spicy tomato sauce dip
prawn, rocket, lemon sauce served with fries and mix leaf salad
classic chicken breast in breadcrumbs with Parma ham, mozzarella, lettuce, beef tomato in brioche bun, with hand cut fries
4oz wagyu beef patty with lettuce and beef tomato in a brioche bun, with hand cut fries | ADD+ cheese 1.00 | bacon 1.00 | grilled veg 1.00
prime Scotch steak with lettuce, tomato, mustard, mayonnaise and cheese sauce in a ciabatta roll, served with hand cut fries
deep fried king prawns in tempura with sweet chilli dip
hand cut fries
courgette fries (v)
basket of assorted bread with aioli dip
spicy marinated olives
COCKTAILS
MARTINIS
vanilla vodka, passionfruit & prosecco shot
vodka, kalhua, espresso & sugar
vodka, kalhua, espresso, sugar, cream, savoiardi
vodka, pineapple, chambord
vodka, cointreau, cranberry, lime & orange zest
strawberry, rum, lime juice, sugar
tequila, cointreau, lime & salt rim
gin, lychee liquor, lemon, grenadine
gold rum, passionfruit liquor, coconut liquor, blue curacao, pineapple, egg white
SPRITZ AND SPARKLING
fresh peach puree & prosecco
fresh strawberries puree & prosecco
vodka, passionfruit, peach, prosecco
franciacorta & crème de cassis
gin, st germain elderflower liquor, lemon, sugar, prosecco
aperol, prosecco & soda
prosecco, elderflower, fresh mint & soda
bitter campari, prosecco, soda
LONG DRINKS
bacardi, lime, sugar, fresh mint and soda
bacardi, sugar, lime, coke
pimms, fresh fruit, mint, lemonade
bacardi, coconut cream, pineapple, lime, cream
vodka, peach liquor, pineapple, cranberry
vodka, lime, bitters, ginger beer
red wine, brandy, cinnamon, clove, orange juice, sugar, lemon and orange zest
ON THE ROCKS
gin, sweet vermouth & campari
bourbon, brown sugar, angostura
tequila, aperol, agave, lime, smoked parika rim
gin, aperol, elderflower, sweet vermouth, bitters, egg white
disaronno, sugar, egg white & angostura
gold rum, spiced rum, egg white, lemon, sugar, bitters, orange and lemon zest
gin, lemon, sugar, blackberry liquor
cachacha, sugar and fresh lime
bacardi, disaronno, creme de mure, cherry syrup, lime
Wine List
Restaurant Dinner Menu
Tuesday - Saturday: 6pm - 10pm
NIBBLES
bread basket with olive oil and balsamic (v)
spicy marinated olives (v)
PASTE E RISOTTI - PASTA AND RISOTTO
spaghetti with tomato and basil sauce (v)
risotto with asparagus and taleggio cheese (v)
homemade potato dumplings with tomato sauce and burrata cheese (v)
penne with garlic, chilli and tomato sauce (v)
homemade tagliatelle with bolognese sauce
penne with garlic, onions, pancetta and tomato sauce
spaghetti with pancetta, egg, parmesan and black pepper
penne pasta with strips of beef and ragu sauce
homemade tagliatelle with Italian sausage, porcini mushrooms, chilli and tomato sauce
linguine with mixed seafood and cherry tomato sauce
homamade tagliatelle with spinach and prawns
homemade black tagliolini with tiger prawns and cherry tomato sauce
SECONDI - MAIN COURSES
chicken breast with green peppercorn sauce, served with roast potatoes
breaded chicken breast with spaghetti Napoli
veal escalopes topped with sage, Parma ham and white wine sauce, served with roast potatoes
veal escalopes with cream and mushroom sauce, served with roast potatoes
30-day aged Scotch beef sirloin steak grilled and sliced, served with rocket and parmesan salad
breaded veal escalope with Spaghetti Napoli
medallions of venison with red wine sauce served with handcut matchstick fries (cooked medium rare)
slow cooked lamb rack with red wine reduction, served with roast potatoes
Scotch fillet steak with peppercorn sauce, served with roast potatoes
mixed fish stew served with croutons
pan fried sword fish with rocket, cherry tomatoes and onion salad
baked fillet of seabass rolled and filled with squid and prawns, topped with tiger prawn, served with spinach
ANTIPASTI - STARTERS
toasted bread topped with tomato, onions, garlic, oregano and basil (v)
pasta and borlotti bean soup
baked aubergine with tomato, mozzarella cheese, basil and parmesan
warm goats cheese served with grilled vegetables (v)
buffalo mozzarella with beef tomato, basil and olive oil (v)
burrata cheese served with grilled vegetables (v)
chicken livers in a spicy tomato sauce with pancetta, served with toasted bread
beef carpaccio with rocket and parmesan dressed with truffle oil
deep fried king prawns in tempura with sweet chilli dip
fried squid with tartare sauce
Mersea rock oysters served with chopped shallots, salt and pepper vinaigrette (three, six or nine) £10.50 | £19.00 | £27.00
DOLCI - DESSERT
classic coffee tiramisu
mango and passionfruit pannacotta
hot chocolate fondant with vanilla ice cream
Italian biscuit cheese cake with pears
Italian ice cream and sorbets
selection of 5 Italian cheeses from the cheese trolley
CHEF'S SPECIALS
Antipasti - Starters
deep fried breaded mushrooms filled with gorgonzola cheese, served with cranberry sauce (v)
fresh pan fried scallops with cauliflower puree and crumbled bacon
spare ribs in barbeque sauce
mussels with white wine, garlic, parsley and black pepper
Secondi - Main Courses
linguine with fresh lobster and cherry tomato sauce
slow cooked pork belly served with mashed potato and gravy
17 Ounce grilled T-Bone steak served with hand cut fries
48 day matured scotch rib eye served with hand cut fries, best served medium rare. Please ask for available weights. 7.90 per 100g
slow cooked veal shin in tomato and wine sauce, served with saffron risotto
lamb cutlets coated in breaded herbs with red wine reduction, served with potatoes
please note
all prices are inclusive of VAT and a discretionary 10% service charge will be added to the final bill
Bottomless Menu
Sat - Sun: 12pm - (3pm Last Sitting) (menu not available on festive days, 24th Dec & 31st Dec)
Antipasti - Starters
bread basket with olive oil and balsamic (v)
buffalo mozzarella cheese with beef tomato, basil and olive oil (v)
deep fried breaded mozzarella cheese with tomato sauce (v)
deep fried breaded mushrooms filled with gorgonzola cheese, served with cranberry sauce
baked aubergine wuth tomato, mozzarella cheese, basil and parmesan
chicken livers in a spicy tomato sauce with pancetta, served with toasted bread
prawn cocktail
Secondi - Main Courses
penne with garlic, chilli and tomato sauce (v)
penne with cream and mushroom sauce (v)
with pancetta, egg, cream parmesan and black pepper
homemade tagliatelle with bolognese sauce
chicken breast with green peppercorn sauce, served with roast potatoes
classic chicken breast in breadcrumbs with Parma ham, mozzarella, lettuce and beef tomato in a brioche buun, with hand cut fries
4oz wagyu beef patty with lettuce and beef tomato in a brioche bun, served with hand cut fries
Dolci - Desserts
homemade classic coffee tiramisu
mango and passionfruit pannacotta
Italian vanilla or chocolate Ice cream
Bottomless Info
2 Courses and Unlimited Bottomless £38.50pp. Bottomless Drinks: Prosecco, House Wines, Beer. Bottomless served for 90 minutes from the time of ordering, maximum stay 2 hours, all guests on the table must order from the bottomless menu to qualify (over 18's)
all prices are inclusive of VAT and a discretionary 10% service charge will be added to the final bill
Restaurant Lunch Menu
Wednesday - Sunday: 12pm - 5pm
Nibbles - Sides
bread basket with aioli dip (v)
garlic bread, add+ cheese 1.00
spicy marinated olives (v)
hand cut fries
French beans
with garlic and chilli
Antipasti - Starters
deep fried breaded mozzarella cheese with tomato sauce (v)
deep fried breaded mushrooms filled with gorgonzola cheese, served with cranberry sauce
baked aubergine wuth tomato, mozzarella cheese, basil and parmesan
buffalo mozzarella cheese with tomato, basil and olive oil (v)
deep fried squid and courgettes with tartare sauce
deep fried king prawns in tempura with sweet chilli dip
Mersea rock oysters served with chopped shallots, salt and pepper vinaigrette (sold singulary) minimum order three
fried spinach, ricotta and tomato ravioli with spicy tomato dip (v)
mozzarella and saffron arancini served with a spicy toato dip (v)
chicken livers in a spicy tomato sauce with pancetta, served with toasted bread
selection of Italian cured meats
toasted bread topped with tomato, onions, garlic, oregano and basil (v)
pasta and borlotti bean soup
Secondi - Main Courses
with tomato and basil sauce (v) (child portion 7.95)
homemade tagliatelle with bolognese sauce (child portion 8.95)
with pancetta, egg, cream parmesan and black pepper (child portion 8.95)
with tomato, garlic and chilli sauce (v)
with cream and mushroom sauce (v)
with spinach and prawns
with mixed seafood and cherry tomatoes
with strips of beef and ragu sauce
classic chicken breast in breadcrumbs with Parma ham, mozzarella, lettuce and beef tomato in a brioche buun, with hand cut fries
4oz wagyu beef patty with lettuce and beef tomato in a brioche bun, served with hand cut fries
chicken breast with green peppercorn sauce, served with roast potatoes
breaded chicken breast with spaghetti Napoli (child portion served with chips 9.95)
veal escalopes with cream and mushroom sauce, served with roast potatoes
30 day aged scotch beef sirloin steak grilled and sliced, served with rocket and parmesan salad
fillets of seabass with lemon sauce, served with roast potatoes and mixed vegetables
pan fried sword fish served with rocket, cherry tomatoes and onion salad
prawn, rocket, lemon sauce in a brioche baghette served with hand cut fries
prime scotch steak with lettuce, tomato, mustard, mayonnaise and cheese sauce in a ciabatta roll, served with hand cut fries
mixed lettuce, tomatoes, croutons, parmesan flakes, grilled chicken and caesar dressing
Our Roasts - available Sunday's only
roast beef striploin served with roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, mixed vegetables and gravy (child portion 10.95)
slow cooked pork belly served with roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, mixed vegetables and gravy
roast chicken supreme served with roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, mixed vegetables and gravy (child portion 8.95)
PANINI - unavalable on Sunday's
toasted panini filled with mozzarella, tomato and basil (v)
toasted panini filled with mozzarella, tomato and grilled vegetables (v)
toasted panini filled with mozzarella, tuna, mayonnaise
toasted panini filled with mozzarella and salami
mixed lettuce, tomatoes, grilled chicken and caesar dressing
Dolci - Desserts
classic coffee tiramisu
mango and passionfruit pannacotta
hot chocolate fondant with vanilla ice cream
italian biscuit cheesecake with pears
Italian ice cram and sorbets
selection of 5 Italian cheeses
Please Note
all prices are inclusive of VAT and a discretionary 10% service charge will be added to the final bill
Christmas Fayre Menu
Tuesday - Saturday (Menu on Pre order Only) Available from 1st December - 23rd December
Childrens Restaurant Menu
Tuesday - Sunday 12pm - 5pm | 6pm - 10pm
Childrens Mains
Penne with butter and parmesan (v)
spaghetti with tomato and basil sauce (v)
potato dumplings with mozzarella and tomato sauce
penne with cream and mushrooms sauce (v)
with pancetta, egg, cream, parmesan and black pepper
penne with bolognese sauce
breaded chicken breast with hand cut fries
Italian sausage with mashed potato and gravy
grilled fillet of seabass with hand cut fries