Antipasti Zuppa del Giorno 3.95
Piatti bellissimi! Bella’s favourite dishes
Soup of the day, with ciabatta
Bruschetta
Antipastini bread and olives Marinated Olives
2.25
Italian marinated olives
4.95
Plum tomatoes, rocket, red onion, garlic, olive oil and fresh basil on toasted ciabatta
Mini Garlic Bastoni
3.95 or 5.75 to share
Mini bread batons with melted garlic & parsley dip
Add speck ham or buffalo bocconcini mozzarella 1.30 each
Funghi Arrosto
Baked Pizza Bread:
Mozzarella Pomodoro
4.95
Buffalo bocconcini mozzarella, baby plum tomatoes, rocket and fresh basil, drizzled with extra virgin lemon oil
Succulent king prawns baked in garlic & chilli butter, with ciabatta
Mozzarella Carrozza
5.95
Chilli Fresh green chillies, garlic, chilli butter and cherry tomato sauce
Fegatini di Pollo 5.50 Smooth chicken liver pâté with onion & mustard seed relish and rosemary focaccia
Antipasto Misto 6.25 or 11.95 to share Fine Italian salami, smoked speck ham, red pepper salsa, buffalo bocconcini mozzarella, bruschetta, ciabatta, grissini sticks and Italian marinated olives
Baked North Italian Tomino Cheese 10.50 Wrapped in crisp speck ham and served with dipping ciabatta, rosemary focaccia, dough balls, grissini sticks, vegetable crudités and a roasted pepper dip
Insalata Fresca crisp Italian salads
Pollo e Verdure
9.95
Chargrilled chicken, avocado, baby spinach, black olives, roasted peppers, spring onion and baby plum tomatoes in a zesty lemon dressing
Salmone e Fagioli
9.95
Roasted salmon fillet with cannellini and nero beans, baby plum tomatoes, spring onion and baby spinach in a zesty lemon dressing
Caesar Pollo 9.95 Chargrilled chicken and crisp baby gem lettuce in a Caesar dressing, with lightly toasted ciabatta croutons and Parmesan shavings
Formaggio di Capra
9.25
Giant ciabatta croutons topped with melting goat s cheese and red pepper tapenade, with baby spinach, rocket, green beans, caramelised onions, olives and fresh basil in a zesty lemon dressing
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Pizza Vita Olive
7.95
The Four Seasons ‒ Italian pepperoni, smoked ham, chestnut mushrooms and artichokes
Gorgonzola, garlic butter and fresh rosemary
Pizza Vita Speck
Carne e Pesce meat and fish
Salsiccia Mediterranea 10.95 Traditional Italian Luganica sausages on creamed basil mash with rosemary roasted baby plum tomatoes and red onions, and a rich balsamic jus
Pollo Cacciatore 12.50 Classic Italian hunter s stew with chicken breast and roasted red onions in a rich tomato, smoked bacon and mushroom sauce. Served with your choice of herby diced potatoes or rosemary roasted vegetables
Filetto di Spigola
12.95
Butterflied seabass fillet with a warm salad of roasted new potatoes and red onions, green beans, black olives and plum tomatoes, with a fresh herb & garlic salsa verde
Pollo Ciabatta 9.95 Chargrilled chicken breast, baby gem leaves, tomato, red onion and mayonnaise in a ciabatta bun, with herby diced potatoes and smoked tomato & onion relish Add crisp bacon, mozzarella, goat’s cheese or gorgonzola 1.30
Burger Americano 9.95 Chargrilled beef burger, baby gem leaves, tomato, red onion and mayonnaise in a ciabatta bun, with herby diced potatoes and smoked tomato & onion relish Add crisp bacon, mozzarella, goat’s cheese or gorgonzola 1.30
Bistecca ai Ferri Insalata
15.75
30 day aged 8oz* rump steak with flamed red pepper tapenade and a salad of baby gem leaves, green beans, cucumber, spring onion and baby plum tomatoes in a zesty lemon dressing
Bistecca ai Ferri 15.75 30 day aged 8oz* rump steak with herby diced potatoes, roasted mushrooms, garlic & herb butter, rocket and flamed red pepper tapenade Sauces: Creamy mustard, Marsala wine or peppercorn 1.95
Pollo Milanese 11.95 Chicken breast baked in Parmesan & lemon breadcrumbs, with green beans, spaghetti pomodoro and fresh basil
Spaghetti with smoked pancetta, egg and pecorino cheese with a splash of cream
Spiced Italian pepperoni, salami, smoked ham and smoked pancetta
Calzone
we are proud to donate 25p to The Children’s Society for every Norma we sell, helping vulnerable children and young people across the country
9.95
Casarecci pasta tubes with sautéed shredded duck, spring onion and field mushrooms in a sweet aromatic plum sauce
Wholewheat rigatoni with sliced chicken breast, field mushrooms and baby spinach in a creamy gorgonzola sauce
Pasta Gusto 9.95
Pollo e Spinaci 9.95 Sliced chicken breast, garlic butter, fresh spinach, Parmesan and mozzarella
Pollo Limone Siciliana 9.95
Salsiccia Roma 10.25 Italian Luganica sausage, sliced new potatoes, cherry bell peppers, mozzarella and fresh rosemary on a creamy mascarpone and garlic base
Sliced chicken breast in a creamy mascarpone, tarragon & lemon sauce, tossed with casarecci pasta tubes, baby spinach and roasted courgettes
Tagliatelle di Campagna 10.25 Beef slow cooked in Italian wine, sautéed mushrooms and garlic with fresh egg tagliatelle and creamy grain mustard sauce
Al Forno from the oven
Trifolati Trentino 10.25
larger portions suitable for sharing
Crisp speck ham, gorgonzola, Parmesan, mozzarella and garlic chestnut mushrooms
Cannelloni Ricotta 8.95 or 15.00 to share
Alba Piemonte
Cannelloni filled with fresh spinach and creamy ricotta, topped with tomato and béchamel sauces
9.95
Goat s cheese, sliced new potatoes, olives, cherry bell peppers, baby spinach, mozzarella and fresh rosemary on a creamy mascarpone and garlic base
3.75
Mixed leaves, baby plum tomatoes, cucumber, peppers and olives, with rosemary & balsamic dressing
Menu Fisso
Pollo e Spinaci 9.45
Slow cooked lamb & red wine ragu with fresh egg tagliatelle and Parmesan shavings, from the Abruzzo region of Italy
Beef slow cooked in Italian wine, chestnut mushrooms, roasted baby plum tomatoes, Parmesan, mozzarella and fresh basil on a spiced tomato and basil base
3.75
Insalata Mista
Gamberoni
2.75
2.95
Spaghetti with pork & beef meatballs in a rich tomato, garlic & herb sauce with a hint of chilli
Agnello Tagliatelle
Veneto 10.25
Herby Diced Potatoes
Rocket and shaved Parmesan salad
Carne 9.95
Pizza Gusto
Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables
Insalata Rucola
pasta inspired by the bold flavours of regional Italy
pizzas inspired by the bold flavours of regional Italy
Lightly battered and fried courgettes
Polpette Americano 9.95
folded pizzas drizzled with pomodoro sauce Smoked pancetta, spiced meatballs, red onion, mozzarella and our own beef ragu
2.95
Zucchine Fritte 3.25
8.20
Wholewheat rigatoni, roasted aubergines and garlic in a cherry tomato sauce, with fresh basil and baby mozzarella
Marco Polo 9.95
Carne Mista 9.50
4.95
A selection of breads with your choice of balsamic vinegar and olive oil or warm mascarpone & spinach dip
Norma
Spicy chicken breast, roasted peppers, onions and fresh green chillies on a fiery arrabbiata base
Sliced chicken breast, roasted peppers, Parmesan shavings and lemon dressed baby spinach and rocket
Pane Bella
Basil Mash
Pollo Piccante 9.25
8.75
sides
Our traditional beef ragu tossed with spaghetti and fresh basil
Eight succulent king prawns sautéed with garlic and chilli in a spicy pomodoro sauce, with spaghetti
Pizza Vita Pollo
Contorni
Bolognese 8.75
8.75
Smoked speck ham, sliced chestnut mushrooms, Parmesan shavings and lemon dressed baby spinach and rocket
Skewered king prawns with a hint of chilli on a zesty lemon, edamame and pea risotto
for sharing
6.95
Tomato, mozzarella and fresh basil Add extra toppings to create your favourite
Quattro Stagioni 8.95
Risotto Gamberi e Limone 10.95
Grandi Piatti
our long and thin Pizza Vitas are all under 600 calories and made with light, crisp wholewheat bases topped with rich cherry tomato sauce
Mozzarella and garlic parsley butter
Melted mozzarella & provolone cheese oven baked in ciabatta breadcrumbs, with spiced arrabbiata dipping sauce
Baked spiced pork & beef meatballs in a rich tomato sauce, topped with melting mozzarella. Served with ciabatta
Carbonara 8.75
Mozzarella and Garlic
5.95
Polpette 5.50
traditionally thin and crisp pizzas, topped with our delicious pizza sauce made just for us in Italy from 100% Italian tomatoes
Buffalo bocconcini mozzarella, olives, fresh basil, baby plum tomatoes and lemon dressed baby spinach and rocket
Gorgonzola
Gamberi 5.95
Pasta
Margherita
5.25
Baked large field mushrooms in a creamy mascarpone, garlic & spinach sauce, topped with mozzarella
Pizzeria
Gluten fr pizza and ee pa are availa sta ble. Please ask for details
Pollo alla Crema 9.75 or 15.00 to share
Add mushrooms, chilli, red onion, black olives, red pepper, mozzarella, spinach, courgette, flamed red pepper 1.00 each tapenade
Sliced chicken breast with red onions, roasted peppers, smoked pancetta and casarecci pasta tubes in a white wine sauce, with Parmesan shavings
Add chicken, buffalo mozzarella, pepperoni, ham, pancetta, goat’s cheese, speck ham, artichokes, mascarpone, duck, gorgonzola, Italian Luganica sausage, garlic mushrooms 1.30 each
Lasagne al Forno 9.50 or 15.00 to share Layers of egg lasagne, fine minced beef ragu and béchamel sauce
Please ask for our great value set menus
EAT WELL – dishes under 600 calories for you to enjoy as part of a healthier lifestyle and balanced diet Suitable For Vegetarians Please be aware that our kitchens are not 100% flour free. Please ask for more information Please ask if you wish to swap ingredients in our pizza and pasta dishes *Approximate weight uncooked. Olives may contain stones. Chicken, fish and duck dishes may contain bones. Pesto contains nuts. All our dishes are prepared in kitchens where nuts, flour etc are commonly used, unfortunately we cannot guarantee our dishes will be free from traces of these products. If you suffer from nut or other allergies please ask a waiter for more information. All dishes may contain ingredients not listed in the menu descriptions. All prices include VAT. The Children s Society registered charity number is 221124. An optional 10% service charge will be added to parties of 8 or more. Of all the credit card tips and service charge paid to Bella Italia, 10% is retained by us, prior to a full distribution to employees in the restaurant through the company s payroll system. The 10% retained covers the cost of credit card fees, payroll processing and other similar costs. Any tips paid in cash are retained by waiters and these may or may not be shared by them with other employees. A full copy of our tipping policy is available in this restaurant or on our website at bellaitalia.co.uk If for any reason, we fail to live up to your expectations, please discuss your concerns with the team member who served you and allow them the opportunity to address your dissatisfaction. Alternatively, please visit www.bellaitalia.co.uk/contact
11/06/2012 14:49