Sample Menu

OFTEN IMITATED, NEVER DUPLICATED!

We can never say exactly what will be on our menu as it depends on what we get from our suppliers. An example of our menu is printed below but it is subject to variation from day to day.

Classic Antispasti 6.95

Salumi Misti – The classic Italian pre meal selection, Sicilian & Milanese cured meats, Baby buffalo mozzarella, Sicilian Aubergine relish, rocket & parmesan, Sicilian crostini & olives

Fritto Misto – Crispy calamari fritti, Giant gambas, marinated anchovies in chilli, Baby buffalo mozzarella, Sicilian Aubergine relish, rocket & parmesan, Sicilian crostini & olives

Insalata Mista :Italian artichokes, marinated mushrooms in lemon & olive oil, Courgette Fritti, Baby buffalo mozzarella, Sicilian Aubergine relish, rocket & parmesan, Sicilian crostini & olives(v)

To Start 5.95 / As a Main 10.95

Giant gambas Prawns “Martini” with a lightly curried mayonnaise (a posh version of prawn cocktail)

Calamari Fritti –Crispy lightly dusted calamaries served with an Italian tartar sauce and organic lemon

Carpaccio di Manzo – Chargrilled and finely sliced Devonshire beef (Rare) crusted in thyme & black pepper with Dorset rocket, pine nuts, parmesan and 2009 extra virgin Italian olive oil

Pressed Ham Hock Terrine of local pedigree pork with frisee lettuce, boiled quail eggs & cornichon

Zucchini Fritti: Courgette, feta cheese and fresh garden mint fritters served with a proper Lebanese Houmous and Sicilian Lemon

Fragrant chicken Vietnamese Salad -with beansprouts, Chinese leaf, Carrots, spring onion, mint, toasted almonds, confit ginger & Spicy sesame dressing

Gourmet Brick Fired Pizza or Calzone 9.95

(Hand rolled, never perfectly round but simply authentic. Dough Made every morning from our own Sourdough recipe using a local Organic flour

Fresh Italian buffalo mozzarella, crushed tomatoes and fresh basil (v)

Brick oven roasted vegetables, goat cheese, rocket and crushed tomatoes (v)

Prosciutto ham, fresh mozzarella, Dorset rocket and shaved parmesan

Spicy Italian salami, Fresh salsa, red onions, olives and parmesan

Garlicky mushroom, Devonshire ham, cheddar cheese and mozzarella

Tuna, house smoked salmon, fresh anchovies, Free range egg, olives, mozzarella

Gloucester Old spot sausage, smoked bacon, mushroom. Tomato sauce & free range egg

Barbecue smoked chicken, sweet red onion and fresh coriander

Steaks & Classics

All our meat is traditionally reared in a time honored fashion on lush Devonshire pastures. Hung for a minimum of 35 days (Normally 28 days)


35 day aged Marbled Rib eye 8oz, proper chips, chargrilled tomato, dressed Dart Farm leaves & Bearnaise sauce (GF) 17.95

35 day aged Centre cut Sirloin 8oz, proper chips, chargrilled tomato, dressed Dart farm leaves & Bearnaise sauce (GF) 17.95

35 day aged Centre cut Rump steak 8oz, proper chips, chargrilled tomato, dressed Dart farm leaves & Bearnaise sauce (GF) 13.95

Chargrilled Farmhouse horseshoe gammon, chargrilled tomato, pan fried free range offwell eggs, real piccalilli & proper chips (GF) 11.95

Rotisserie Texas Spice Rubbed Chicken, Italian coleslaw, spicy chips, homemade salsa and hickory smoked barbeque sauce 13.95 (GF)

Fish in the bag ?: The freshest Seabass fillet from Brixham market, Cornish mussels and clams steamed in their own juices with cherry plum tomatoes, Cannelinni beans, Sauvignon blanc, samphire, West Country new potatoes and zesty lemon (GF) 13.95

Traditional Louisiana Jambalaya with house smoked Chicken, smoked sausage, Giant Gambas prawns, Fresh Tomato, organic celery & our spicy Cajun sauce (GF) 12.95

Pan seared Sea Scallops & Bucattini puttanesca – Plum tomato, garlic, chilli, green & black olives, capers and  fresh anchovy sauce with bucattini pasta 13.95

A Proper Fritto Misto –Trio of Crispy fried fresh fish (using only sustainable fish) served with zesty Italian tartare sauce, Rocket salad in balsamic, proper chips and the best of organic lemons 12.95

(GF) = Gluten free. Please Let us know if you have any intolerance before ordering your food. Thanks

*Our kitchen contains nuts (That’s not including the chefs). Please ask to speak to a chef directly if you suffer from any food allergies, thanks

Sourcing the best quality fresh ingredients from ethical producers cost us more, but we know that it is worth it. This is why we have been proud supporters of Local farm & fisherman from the start.

Sides 2.95 Spicy Fries. Salt & pepper fries, Railway mixed salad. Tomato and onion salad . Peanut Coleslaw, Rocket and shaved parmesan salad,

Children under 12 are heartily welcome and we are happy to make them small or simplified versions of our dishes. If your child would like a small portion at half price, please ask one of our team. . A Service Charge of 10% is added to parties of 8 or more

TO FINISH

4.95

Mel’s warm Sicilian Lemon Tart served with a Proper Italian ice cream (made from  Madagascar coast Vanilla pods)

Indulgent Warm gooey Chocolate & Brazil nut Brownie with Italian Vanilla ice cream

Italian style Eton mess layered with vanilla ice cream, granola, summer fruits, crushed Italian meringue and raspberry coulis

Classic Crème Brulee scented with Mexican Vanilla served with Italian pistachio biscuit

Bourbon vanilla ice cream, extra virgin olive oil & Cornish organic sea salt (our favorite dessert !) (GF)

Affogato - Italian Vanilla ice cream with a shot of “Illy” espresso (GF)

Why not upgrade to a Frozen shot of Limoncello or Mirabelle Liquor (from Papy Robert) 1.95

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I Formaggi: Cheese of the week with chutney, grapes & bread or biscuits 5.95

This week: Bath Soft Cheese -A Soft and yielding, with a mushroomy coat and a rich, flowing interior, one cheese writer said “eating it is pure luxury” Made in Park Farm, Kelston, just outside Bath

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Gelati e Sorbetti. Choice of Italian ice cream or Somerset Organic fruit Sorbet  (GF)

Coffee & tea

(Coffee by award winning Illy’s Coffee of Italy)

Americano Coffee or Espresso £2.00

Cappuccino, Latte, Double Espresso £2.40

Babyccino, (Specially for Children – frothy milk dusted with chocolate) £1.00

English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Decaffeinated, Green Tea, Fresh Mint Tea, Chamomile Tea or Fruit Infusions £2.00

Special Coffee : Irish, French or Calypso Coffee £4.00