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We never rush in Italy. Start with a glass of fizz while you decide.
Prosecco Fiabesco, BRUT NV 3.95 A lively crisp Prosecco with delicate flavours and a dry finish.
Bread&Olives
STARTERS
CRISPY SQUID 5.45
Bruschetta
ARANCINI 5.25
spiced onion squash 4.95
BREAD SELECTION (v) 3.95
Ciabatta, focaccia, hand rolled grissini, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. With your choice of:
Our passionate team of chefs have been busy updating this menu to give you a selection of real show-stopping seasonal dishes. Nearly all the dishes have been refreshed with a few totally ‘new’ additions. Buon Appetito!
All served on toasted garlicky ciabatta.
Giant green olives (v) 2.95
SOURDOUGH FLATBREAD
FOOD
(V)
Ricotta, crispy sage and crushed amaretti.
Blistered cherry tomatoes 4.95 Lemony ricotta and shredded basil.
Pan-roasted mixed mushrooms with thyme 5.75 Garlic, a little chilli and truffle oil.
Crispy fried squid with smashed caper and parsley mayo, lemon and sweet paprika. Classic Sicilian street food; crisp rice balls with smoked mozzarella, spicy tomato sauce and aged Parmesan.
CHILLI & GARLIC KING PRAWNS 6.95 Seared king prawns, chilli, garlic, fresh parsley on toasted ciabatta with drizzled pan juices.
Antipasti
The classics – Prosciutto di Parma, Salami Napoli, Mortadella, mozzarella, semi-dried tomatoes, pickles, grissini and avocado. For One / Two
Garlic and parsley 3.95
6.45 / 11.75
Oozy mozzarella 4.95
Tomato and fresh oregano 4.25
Our twist on the classic ‘schiacciatella’; stonebaked flatbreads.
PIZZA
MEAT & FISH
Slow proving, hand stretched sour dough base, stonebaked for extra crunch.
All our beef is grain fed for extra flavour, all our fish is responsibly caught from sustainable sources.
PASTA
COTTO & FUNGHI 9.95
All fresh, cooked to order & served ‘al dente’ – with bite. Gluten free pasta available on request.
VES UVIO 12.25
TAGLIATELLE BOLOGNESE
Slow cooked pork and beef ragu, red wine, Parmesan and extra virgin olive oil.
5.75 / 9.95
Pumpkin Caramelle (v)
Handmade sweet-shaped pumpkin filled pasta, sage butter, hard ricotta and amaretti.
5.95 / 10.45
Penne Carbo nara
Creamy egg and soft leeks, crispy pancetta, toasted black pepper, Parmesan and a squeeze of lemon.
5.95 / 10.45
SEAFOOD LINGUINE
King prawns, fresh mussels, white wine, cherry tomatoes and fresh parsley.
Tomato, mozzarella, Cotto ham, mushrooms, black olives, oregano. Tomato, mozzarella, smashed Nduja sausage meat, spicy salami, red chillies, smoked pepper.
Seared chicken supreme, oven roasted and served with a rich creamy mushroom sauce, rocket and herby potatoes. Our corn fed chicken is Freedom Food certified.
MARGHERITA (v ) 7.95
Rose veal escalope 14.95
Smooth tomato, torn Buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil.
Bianca (v) 11.25
Cheesy béchamel, roasted wild mushrooms, dollops of truffle cream, thyme and sage.
Parma 11.45
Tomato, Buffalo mozzarella, Prosciutto di Parma, fresh oregano and rocket.
SALAD Enjoy as a side to share or on their own. Add Creamy Burrata Mozzarella 2 . 9 5 Chicken 3 . 9 5 Sea Trout 4 . 2 5
CREAMY CHICKEN CASARECCE
Caesar salad 8.25
6.25 / 10.95
Rigatoni Pomodoro (v)
Sweet bursting cherry tomatoes and homemade tomato sauce, basil, garlic, mascarpone and Pangrattato.
4.95 / 8.45
Pangrattato is fondly referred to as the ‘poor man’s Parmesan’ in Italy. Made from crunchy breadcrumbs mixed with herbs, it’s great for adding crunch and flavour to a dish.
risotto
WILD MUSHROOM RISOTTO
Earthy mixed mushrooms with hay-smoked mozzarella from Campania, gremolata and Pangrattato.
6.45 / 11.45
A rustic classic, bashed with sage and Parma ham, rich butter sauce, crisp herby potatoes and dressed peppery watercress.
8 oz SIRLOIN STEAK 17.95 Marinated for 24 hours. Served with shredded winter slaw, skin on fries and lemony juices. Add truffle 2 .5 0
7.45 / 12.95
Twisted rolled tubes of pasta with pan-roasted chicken, mushroom and tarragon sauce with gremolata.
CHICKEN & MUSHROOMS 11.95
Crisp lettuce, crunchy garlicky croutons, smoked pancetta, anchovies, Parmesan and Caesar dressing.
Winter salad (v ) 8.25
Sticky roasted beets and squash, Sardinian Fregola, baby spinach, chives, orange, toasted seeds, house vinaigrette.
Market salad (v ) 7.95
Shaved fennel, orange, watercress, rocket, shredded sugar snaps and lemony herb dressing.
SIDES
PAN-FRIED TROUT 13.95
Sea reared trout with mixed tomatoes, olives, chilli, garlic and parsley in a white wine sauce.
TALEGGIO BURGER 10.95
Soft brioche bun, 8oz burger patty made from the best chuck and flank beef, lettuce, tomato, melting Taleggio and skin on fries. Add hay-smoked mozzarella, mushrooms, onions, avocado or nduja (£1 per topping)
SEA BASS 14.25
Whole roasted sea bass ‘canoed’ to remove the bones. Stuffed and served with thyme roasted fennel, lemon, smashed garlic and extra virgin olive oil.
Wi n ter slaw (v ) 2.95 Shredded red and white cabbage, lemon, mint and yoghurt.
BURRATA MO Z Z ARELLA 4.95 Creamy Burrata with dollops of herby pesto and a twist of pepper.
MIXED LEAF & PARMESAN SALAD 2.95 Watercress, rocket, spinach, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
SEASONAL G REEN VEG ETABLES (v) 3.45 Steamed and tossed with garlic and chilli.
SKIN ON FRIES (v) 3.45
RO SEMARY P OTATO ES (v) 3.45 Crisp roasted baby ‘mids’ with rosemary and garlic.
Quick fried and dusted with Italian salt.
Due to the presence of nuts and gluten in some products there is a small possibility that nut and gluten traces may be found in any menu item. Not all ingredients are shown in the dish descriptions. Olives may contain stones and fish may contain bones. No gluten recipes are made with no gluten containing ingredients. We accept all major credit cards. Our prices include Value Added Tax at the current rate. An optional service charge of 10% will be added to parties of 8 or more. Visit www.strada.co.uk for full details. (v) Vegetarian
If you suffer from nut or any other allergies please ask a waiter for more information. Allergen menus are available on request.
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DRINK
RAISE A GLASS TO OUR FAVOURITES BERRY SPRITZ
GIUSTINO B.VAL DOBBIADENE PROSECCO SUPERIORE DOCG, RUGGERI , VENETO 2014 11.5 ABV
Crème de Mure liqueur, Prosecco and apple juice on ice.
A seriously good Prosecco from a seriously good producer. Effervescent bubbles and a clean balanced, crisp finish.
5.95
8.45 / 30.35
FIANO, FANTINI, ABRUZZO 2014 12.5 ABV
A vibrant white wine with a touch of citrus, medium bodied and well balanced. A gem of a Fiano.
5.40 / 7.20 / 20.45
COCKTAILS
WHITE
ELDERFLOWER SPRITZ 5.95
ARPEGGIO CATARRATTO, SETTESOLI, SICILY 2014 12.5 ABV
St Germain liqueur, Prosecco and Limonata on ice.
APEROL SPRITZ 5.95
Aperol liqueur, Prosecco and soda on ice.
LEMON SPRITZ 5.95
Limoncello, Prosecco and Limonata on ice.
BELLINI 5.95
Prosecco and peach purée.
Sparkling
Glass 175ml / 250ml / Bottle
Light and aromatic, delicate flavours and balanced acidity.
4.55 / 6.05 / 17.25
LA CAVEA PINOT BIANCO / GARGANEGA, VENETO 2014 12.5 ABV Fresh but nicely rounded fruit with a very elegant finish. Sophia Loren wine.
5.00 / 6.65 / 18.95
CA’ DI ALTE SAUVIGNON BLANC, VENETO 2014 13.0 ABV Glass 125ml / Bottle
PROSECCO Fiabesco BRUT NV, VENETO 10.5 ABV
A lively crisp Prosecco with delicate flavours and a dry finish.
3.95 / 24.95
ROSÉ SPUMANTE, CANAL GRANDO VENEZIA, VENETO 11.0 ABV Deep rose colour, aromatic and mellow fruit with great refreshing acidity. Delicious as an aperitif.
6.95 / 24.95
CUVéE ALMA BRUT NV, BELLAVISTA FRANCIACORTA, LOMBARDY 12.5 ABV ‘Bellavista’ meaning ‘beautiful view’ in Italian is Italy’s leading producer of sparkling wine. Fine, elegant yet rounded and beautifully balanced.
9.90 / 37.50
Created by winemaker Alberto Marchisio – a man who knows his stuff. Intensely fragrant with ripe mango and pineapple flavours, great acidity and a fresh finish.
6.05 / 8.05 / 22.95
VERMENTINO DI SARDEGNA, VILLA SOLAIS, SANTADI, SARDINIA 2014 13.5 ABV
Sardinia’s best known white – for a reason. Herby, aromatic with almond flavours and a fresh finish.
2014 13.0 ABV
A unique Pinot Grigio that does more than what it says on the tin. Can you taste the hints of melon and pineapple? A rich feel on the palate with a concentrated finish.
SAN VINCENZO IGT, ANSELMI, VENETO 2014 12.5 ABV 29.75
4.55 / 6.05 / 17.25
CERASUOLO ROSATO, FARNESE, ABRUZZO 2014 13.0 ABV
Bright pink and fragrant, it’s as easy on the eye as it is on the tastebuds. Intense flavous which linger through a fresh finish.
5.30 / 7.00 / 19.95
LIQUEURS & SPIRITS LIMONCELLO, FRANGELICO, SAMBUCA, Amaretto 25ml / 50ml from 3.75 / 5.75 A selection of spirits available
25ml / 50ml from 2.95 / 5.50
ARPEGGIO NERELLO MASCALESE, SETTESOLI, SICILY 2014 12.5 ABV
Medium bodied with ripe fruit character and a concentrated finish.
4.55 / 6.05 / 17.25
SYRAH, PASSO DEL TEMPIO, SICILY 2014 12.5 ABV
Vibrant with great ripe fruit on the palate. Supple and rounded on the finish.
5.00 / 6.65 / 18.95
MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO, IL LECCIO, ABRUZZO 2014 12.5 ABV A lovely line up of plums, cherries and chocolate. Generous and balanced.
5.30 / 7.00 / 19.95
CHIANTI “MEDICEO” DOCG, POGGIOTONDO, TUSCANY 2014 12.5 ABV
Bright cherry fruit, well ripened and juicy, great structure.
Lots of dried fruit flavours and great length. It comes into its own when enjoyed with food.
6.90 / 9.15 / 26.10
CARIGNANO DEL SULCIS RISERVA, ROCCA RUBIA, SANTADI, SARDINIA 2012 14.0 ABV
A mouthful to say but great to drink. Succulent, round and soft ripe blackcurrant fruit flavours.
26.15
COMETA PLANETA, SICILY
BURDESE, PLANETA, SICILY
Deep yellow colours, citrus and tropical fruits on the nose, a very elegant Fiano, one of the best examples around.
34.85
In local dialect ‘Burdese’ means ‘from Bordeaux’ which refers to the classic grapes used. Great density, structure and balance with a long finish. Produced in limited quantities.
Beer
Soft Drinks
PERONI GRAN RISERVA 4.30
LIMONATA 2.50
2013 13.5 ABV
Think sweet raspberry and strawberry with crisp flavours on the palate and a good finish. Are you feeling fruity?
Glass 175ml / 250ml / Bottle
SALICE SALENTINO RISERVA, FRANCESCO CANDIDO, PUGLIA 2011 13.0 ABV
A great ‘Soave’, nuts and peach aromas, clean crisp flavours, long finish. Worth the step up.
ARPEGGIO ROSATO, SETTESOLI, SICILY 2014 12.5 ABV
RED
PINOT GRIGIO CLASSICI DOC, COLTERENZIO, ALTO ADIGE
32.00
Glass 175ml / 250ml / Bottle
6.45 / 8.50 / 24.25
6.30 / 8.35 / 23.75
6.55 / 8.70 / 24.75
ROSé
There are some grape varities that exude class. This is one of them. A deep red with cherry, candied fruit and herb notes. The ‘Barolo of the South’?
6.55 / 8.70 / 24.80
HEIDSIECK & CO MONOPOLE SILVER TOP BRUT NV 12.0 ABV
White flowers and white peach. A stand-out champagne for special occasions.
AGLIANICO, VESCOVO, ABRUZZO 2013 13.0 A B V
An amber coloured lager with a unique, rich and intense malty flavour.
PERONI NASTRO AZZURO 4.10 / 6.50 Brewed from the finest varieties of malted barley, Italian maize and hops.
PERONI RED 4.00
A remarkably smooth lager with a beautifully balanced taste.
MONTANO 4.30
Italian cider made with apples grown in the alpine valleys of the Trentino region.
2009 13.5 A B V
34.50
San Pellegrino sparkling Italian lemon.
ARANCIATA 2.50
San Pellegrino sparkling Italian orange.
COCA-COLA / DIET COKE, APPLETISER, SCHWEPPES LEMONADE 2.50 ORANGE / APPLE / CRANBERRY / POMEGRANATE JUICE 2.40 BELU MINERAL WATER 2.25 / 3.95 All of our by the glass wines are available in a 125ml measure. PB2