Specialities of the Week

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3 Specialities of the Week Chilli con Carne (LF) Chilli Prime Beef balls, served on a Bed of Cherry Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Mange Tout and Red Cabbage Marmalade accompanied with a Classic Port Sauce and BBQ Sauce 9.95 Fried Gozo Ravioli (Vegetarian) Fried Gozo Ravioli served with home made tomato, garlic and cracked pepper sauce. Starter 9.95 Main Course Spaghetti Rabbit (LF) Fresh Spaghetti with Rabbit Sauce and Peas. (Served with small chunks of rabbit and liver). Starter 9.50 Main Course Pork Cheeks (GF/LF) Pork cheeks with grilled polenta drizzled with herb oil and spring onions Veal Tenderloin (GF/N) Veal tenderloin crusted with pistachio served with mashed potatoes and drizzled with pepper sauce. (If served without mashed potatoes, it will become a nut free dish)

4 Dietary Requirement & Allergen Information We are pleased to provide information on the content of some of the most common allergies and intolerances in the dishes offered in this menu so as to ensure that patrons will be guided on which dishes suit their dietary needs. If there are dishes you would like but prefer not to order because the description shows they contain ingredients you may be intolerant or allergic to, it may be possible to exclude or replace them with different but similar tasting foods. Please do not hesitate to ask us if this is possible. Vegan and Vegetarian Selection A section of the menu is devoted to these dishes. In the case of Vegans they contain no animal foods or substances and in the case of Vegetarian dishes they also exclude fish. Should dishes on other sections of the menu suit patrons who are Vegan or Vegetarians the dishes will be highlighted with the words (Vegan) or (Vegetarian)respectively. Identifying Intolerance and Allergenic Foods The Letters shown against the intolerances listed below are displayed against the dishes on the menu to indicate that the dish contains foods that do not agree with patrons suffering these allergies or intolerances. Gluten Intolerance - GF These dishes do not contain wheat, barley, rye, oats or substances associated with them. Certain gluten free products are stocked and further information on this is available from a member of our team. Lactose - LF These dishes do not contain dairy products. Certain lactose free products are stocked such as soya, cream and milk. Further information on this is available from a member of our team. Nut allergy - N Items that contain nuts will be marked by the letter. Sensitivity to Spicy Food - S These items will contain chilly and/ or other spicy ingredients. Please note that whilst every precaution is taken both in our research on this subject and in our kitchen to prevent cross contamination, such an outcome cannot be guaranteed.

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6 Antipasti/Starters Served Cold Antipasto Misto (Italian Cold Cuts and Fine Cheeses - for 2 people) Beef Tartare (GF) Caprese (GF/Vegetarian) Marinated Octopus Salad (GF/LF) Fresh Oysters (GF/LF/S) (Extra Oyster ) Tuna Tartare (GF/N) Carpaccio di Salmone al Sale (GF/LF/N/S) Starters Served Warm Gozo Peppered Cheese (Vegetarian/N) Brie Cheese in Parma Ham (GF) Pistachio breaded Casutin Cheese (Vegetarian/N) Portobello Mushroom (N) Fish Cakes (N) Pan Fried Octopus (GF/LF) Cozze (GF/LF) Calamari Fritti (N) Soup Soup of the Day Zuppa di Pesce (GF/LF) Pasta, Risotto & Pancakes Lobster Ravioli (N) Spaghetti Octopus (LF) Spaghetti Frutti di Mare (LF) Strozzapreti ai Bufala e Melenzane (Vegetarian/N) Risotto Acquerello ai Funghi e Formaggio Barolo (GF/Vegetarian) Fresh Pepper & Thyme Tortellini (N) Bersaglieri al Pollo e Funghi Traditional Ravioli (Vegetarian) Garganelli al Filetto Fried Local Rabbit Ravioli (N) Cannelloni (Ricotta and Spinach) (Vegetarain/N) Pancakes au Gratin (Choice of the day) (N)

7 Chicken, Duck, Pork, Lamb & Rabbit Dishes Chicken Walnut Sauce (N) Pollo al Parmigiano (GF) Cheesy Chicken (GF) Classic Duck (GF/N) Rack of Pork Ribs (GF/LF) Lamb Shank (GF/LF) Traditional Gozitan Rabbit (GF/LF) Meat Dishes Tagliata di Manzo Aberdeen Black Angus (GF) Fillet of Beef Aberdeen Black Angus (GF) Rib Eye Steaks Rib Eye Steak- Aberdeen Black Angus (GF) Kobe Style - Rib Eye New Zealand Prime Steer (GF) USDA Ribeye Cuts on the Bone Milk Fed Veal Frenched Rack - Veal on the Bone (GF) Fassona Piemontese Cowboy Rib - Ribeye on the Bone (GF) Australian Black Aberdeen Angus - Tomahawk (GF) Fish, Seafood, Lobster & Calamari Dishes Grilled Swordfish (GF/LF) Polipo allo Xlendi (GF/LF) King Prawns (GF/LF) Mixed Shell Fish Marinara (GF/LF) Salmon Fillet (GF/N) Selection of Fresh Fish Market Price Lobster /100g Calamari alla Griglia (GF/LF) Boathouse Classic Calamari (GF/LF) Calamari Fritti (N) Trio di Calamari (N) Dishes are described in more detail on the following pages.

8 Antipasti/Starters Served Cold Antipasto Misto (for 2 people) A mixture of Italian cold cuts (Parma Ham, Salami Milano, Salami Ungherese, Salami Ventricina) with a variety of local and Italian fine cheeses set on a focaccia Piemontese (Local Pecorino with fennel, Cuise in Foglie Di Castagno, Pecorino Toscano Fresco, Occelli nel Fien, Toma Monte Regale, and 24 months Parmigiano-Reggiano) served with mango chutney, black olives, sun dried tomatoes, gherkins and a mixture of rucola, cherry tomatoes and an in-house vinaigrette Beef Tartare (GF) Beef fillet cut in small cubes marinated with extra virgin olive oil, served with a gherkins French mustard dressing, finished with caper berries, red pepper corns and red wine salt Caprese Mozzarella di Bufala Campana (GF/Vegetarian) Set on fresh rucola, cherry tomatoes, basil extra virgin olive oil and finished with Flor di Sal Natural. 9.00

9 Antipasti/Starters Served Cold Marinated Octopus Salad (GF/LF) Local octopus finely sliced, marinated in local herb extra virgin olive oil, rucola, cherry tomatoes, black olives and capers Fresh Oysters (GF/LF/S) Served as a portion of 3 oysters on crushed ice with lemon and Tabasco (Extra Oyster 2.95) Tuna Tartare (GF/N) (when in season) Finely chopped tuna with spring onions, lemon extra virgin olive oil, sesame seeds and cherry tomatoes 9.95 Carpaccio di Salmone al Sale (GF/LF/N/S) In-house fresh salmon al sale served slightly spicy with lemon extra virgin olive oil, pistachio and balsamic pearls. 9.95

10 Starters Served Warm Gozo Peppered Cheese (Vegetarian/N) Deep fried breaded Gozo peppered cheese, served on crispy lettuce and mango chutney sauce. (Cheese produced from cow s milk) Brie Cheese (GF) Baked brie cheese wrapped in Parma Ham topped with plum sauce. (Soft cheese produced from cow s milk) Pistachio breaded Casutin Cheese (Vegetarian/N) Deep fried Casutin* cheese coated with pistachios crumb, served on crispy lettuce and cranberry sauce. (*Soft cheese produced from Italian cow s milk) Portobello Mushroom (N) A Portobello mushroom stuffed with Shrimps, 24 months Parmigiano-Reggiano shavings, lemon zest crust and a hint of light blue cheese. 9.95

11 Starters Served Warm Fish Cakes (N) (Pulpetti tal-ħut) Served with crispy lettuce, tartar sauce and a lemon wedge. (Tartar contains lactose) Pan Fried Octopus (GF/LF) Octopus cooked with onions, fresh herbs, wine and a touch of garlic Cozze (GF/LF) Shell-on mussels cooked with white wine, fresh herbs a touch of garlic and marinara sauce Calamari Fritti (N) Cestello di Calamari served fried with lemon, tartar sauce and sweet chilly sauce. (Tartar contains lactose and sweet chilly is slightly spicy) Soups Soup of the Day Kindly ask our waiters for today s choice Zuppa di Pesce (GF/LF) Traditional Gozitan fish soup. (Contains Shellfish) 9.60

12 Seafood Pasta Our Homemade Pasta is made from Flour, Water, Bio-Semolina and Bio-Eggs. Our Spaghetti is made in the alla Chitarra style which has a square cross-section. Other options on request: Dry Barilla Spaghetti or Penne. Gluten free Schär Penne or Fusilli, Brown Barilla Penne or Fusilli. Lobster Ravioli (N) Homemade Ravioli filled with Lobster and a touch of cream cheese tossed in butter, Macadamia nuts, cherry tomato and fresh garden herbs. Starter Main Course Spaghetti Octopus (LF) Fresh Spaghetti alla Chitarra with octopus stew, olives and capers. Starter 9.95 Main Course Spaghetti Frutti di Mare (LF) Fresh Spaghetti alla Chitarra cooked in a mixture of seafood shell-on mussels, vongole and medium prawns, calamari, white wine and finished with a touch of marinara sauce. Starter Main Course *Valid only when both guests order another dish from the meat, game, poultry or fish dishes.

13 Pasta & Risotto Our Homemade Pasta is made from Flour, Water, Bio-Semolina and Bio-Eggs. Our Spaghetti is made in the alla Chitarra style which has a square cross-section. Other options on request: Dry Barilla Spaghetti or Penne. Gluten free Schär Penne or Fusilli, Brown Barilla Penne or Fusilli. Strozzapreti ai Bufala e Melenzane (Vegetarian/N) Fresh strozzapreti sautéed in aubergine and basil sauce, finished with mozzarella di bufala Campana, fried aubergines and garnished with almond flakes. Starter 9.95 Main Course Risotto Acquerello ai Funghi e Formaggio Barolo (GF/Vegetarian) Aged Acquerello rice with Barolo cheese stagionato, porcini mushrooms, champignon mushroom and Portobello Mushroom. Starter Main Course Fresh Pepper & Thyme Tortellini (N) Fresh Pepper & Thyme Tortellini filled with fresh Gozo cheese (goat s cheese) and Maltese sausage tossed in local extra virgin olive oil and parsley set on a homemade tomato, garlic and pepper sauce and garnished with Gozo pepper cheese (goat s cheese) shavings. Starter Main Course *Valid only when both guests order another dish from the meat, game, poultry or fish dishes.

14 Pasta Our Homemade Pasta is made from Flour, Water, Bio-Semolina and Bio-Eggs. Our Spaghetti is made in the alla Chitarra style which has a square cross-section. Other options on request: Dry Barilla Spaghetti or Penne. Gluten free Schär Penne or Fusilli, Brown Barilla Penne or Fusilli. Bersaglieri al Pollo e Funghi Fresh bersaglieri with chicken, fresh mushrooms and cream sauce. Starter 9.95 Main Course Traditional Ravioli (Vegetarian) Fresh ravioli stuffed with local goat cheese and tossed in local extra virgin olive oil and finely chopped parsley served with rich tomato and basil sauce on the side. Starter 9.95 Main Course Garganelli al Filetto Fresh garganelli tossed in chunks of beef fillet, sundried tomatoes, 24 months Parmigiano-Reggiano shavings, white wine, fresh herbs and a touch of cream. Starter Main Course *Valid only when both guests order another dish from the meat, game, poultry or fish dishes.

15 Pasta & Pancakes Our Homemade Pasta is made from Flour, Water, Bio-Semolina and Bio-Eggs. Our Spaghetti is made in the alla Chitarra style which has a square cross-section. Other options on request: Dry Barilla Spaghetti or Penne. Gluten free Schär Penne or Fusilli, Brown Barilla Penne or Fusilli. Fried Local Rabbit Ravioli (N) Fried homemade ravioli filled with local rabbit, herbs, spices, tomato paste and cream set on a bed of fresh seaweed and sesame seeds and garnished with rabbit liver parfait. Starter Main Course Cannelloni (Vegetarain/N) Ricotta and Spinach Cannelloni baked in cream and tomato sauce and topped with 24 months Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Starter Main Course Pancakes au Gratin (N) Please ask our waiters for the filling of the day. Pancake baked in cream and topped with a touch of tomato sauce and 12 months Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Starter Main Course *Valid only when both guests order another dish from the meat, game, poultry or fish dishes.

16 Chicken & Duck Dishes Chicken Walnut Sauce (N) Grilled chicken breast served with crushed roasted walnuts and a creamy Frangelico Walnut Liquor sauce Pollo al Parmigiano (GF) Grilled chicken breast cooked in an aubergine and basil sauce and finished with 24 month Parmigiano-Reggiano shavings Cheesy Chicken (GF) Grilled chicken breast served in a rich cheese sauce consisting of Local Pecorino with fennel, 24 months Parmigiano-Reggiano and Provolone Mandaro Classic Duck (N) Duck breast, duck leg or half duck in orange and honey sauce served with onion, red cabbage and sultana marmalade, mashed potatoes and garnished with sesame seeds. (If served without mashed potatoes and seasame seeds, it will become a nut free dish). (Ask you waiter of today s choice of duck) Chicken and Duck Dishes are served with roast potatoes and vegetables of the day.

17 Pork, Lamb & Rabbit Dishes Rack of Pork Ribs (GF/LF) Charcoal grilled rack of pork ribs served with BBQ sauce. (This item is prepared daily in a small amount of portions due to slow cooking) Lamb Shank (GF/LF) A braised Lamb Shank set on mashed potatoes and drizzled in its own gravy and mint. (This item is prepared daily in a small amount of portions due to slow cooking) Traditional Gozitan Rabbit (GF/LF) Local Rabbit on the bone braised in a Traditional Gozitan style. (This dish s availability relies on the supply of local rabbits). (This item is prepared daily in a small amount of portions due to slow cooking) Pork, Lamb and Rabbit Dishes are served with roast potatoes and vegetables of the day.

18 Meat Dishes Please note that our meat cuts are all imported fresh, not frozen and some cuts are aged in-house. Please do not hesitate to ask your waiter to show your choice of meat cut that you have ordered. Tagliata di Manzo (GF) (Aberdeen Black Angus Beef Flap Steak grams) Served with rucola and 24 month Parmigiano-Reggiano shavings. (If served without Parmigiano-Reggiano it will become a Lactose Free dish) Fillet of Beef (GF) (Aberdeen Black Angus Beef Fillet grams) Rib Eye Steaks Rib Eye Steak (GF) (Aberdeen Black Angus Beef grams) Kobe Style - Rib Eye (GF) (New Zealand Prime Steer grams) USDA Ribeye (Grade - Prime) (GF) (Average weight 415 grams) (Side sauce: mushroom sauce, pepper sauce, cheese and truffle sauce, English mustard, French mustard, Dijon mustard and whole grain mustard). Meat dishes are served with roast potatoes and vegetables of the day. Our chef recommends that when meat cuts are ordered more than medium, it is not guaranteed to be as tender.

19 Meat Dishes Please note that our meat cuts are all imported fresh, not frozen and some cuts are aged in-house. Please do not hesitate to ask your waiter to show your choice of meat cut that you have ordered. Cuts on the Bone Milk Fed Veal Frenched Rack - Veal on the Bone (GF) (Average weight 440 grams - Net weight 420 grams) Fassona Piemontese Cowboy Rib - Ribeye on the Bone (GF) (Dry Aged for a minimum of 3 weeks) (Average weight 550 grams - Net weight 460 grams) Australian Black Aberdeen Angus - Tomahawk (GF) (Average weight 550 grams - Net weight 460 grams) (Side sauce: mushroom sauce, pepper sauce, cheese and truffle sauce, English mustard, French mustard, Dijon mustard and whole grain mustard). Meat dishes are served with roast potatoes and vegetables of the day. Our chef recommends that when meat cuts are ordered more than medium, it is not guaranteed to be as tender.

20 Fish & Seafood Dishes Grilled Swordfish (GF/LF) Grilled swordfish dressed with herb extra virgin olive oil, lemon, and a touch of garlic and served with caper sauce Polipo allo Xlendi (GF/LF) Octopus cooked with onions, fresh herbs, wine and a touch of garlic King Prawns (GF/LF) Mediterranean fresh king prawns cooked in white wine and cognac with a touch of garlic and set on risotto Aquarello. (The average portion consists of 5 to 7 king prawns depending on the size which are approximately net weighted between 250 and 280 grams) Mixed Shell Fish Marinara (GF/LF) Shell-on: mussels, vongole, medium prawns and calamari cooked with fresh herbs, wine and a touch of garlic and finished with a marinara sauce Fish and Seafood dishes are served with roast potatoes and vegetables of the day.

21 Fish & Seafood Dishes Salmon Fillet (GF/N) Baked fillet of salmon set on pea mashed potatoes served with lemon oil and beetroot pureé and topped with lumpfish caviar. (Served Medium). (If served without pea mashed potatoes, it will become a nut free dish) Selection of Fresh Fish Served whole, if they weigh between 400g to 2.5kg per 100 grams. (Served whole, if they weigh under 400g, side dishes are not included and come at a cost of 6.00). When served as a steak 8.50 per 100 grams. (When served as a steak, if they weigh under 400g, side dishes are not included and come at a cost of 6.00). Any additions to fish dishes: (200g of Grilled Calamari at 6.00, King Prawns at 5.00 each, Medium Prawns at 1.75 each). It is very important that you confirm your dish s final price by weight with your waiter. Fish and Seafood dishes are served with roast potatoes and vegetables of the day.

22 Lobster & Calamari Dishes Lobster (N) (Local or Scottish Lobster) Fresh lobster served with garlic butter or thermidor with crunchy lemon crust. (Average weight 0.6Kg to 1.2Kg) per 100 grams. Please ask your waiter for today s availability and lobster weight. Calamari alla Griglia (GF/LF) Grilled calamari with extra virgin olive oil, lemon, basil and a touch garlic Boathouse Classic Calamari (GF/LF) Calamari grilled in sweet chilly, basil, garlic, onions and wine Calamari Fritti (N) Calamari served fried with lemon, tartar sauce and sweet chilly sauce. (Tartar contains lactose and sweet chilly is slightly spicy) House Special Calamari Trio di Calamari (N) A mixture of three different calamari styles consisting of: Boat House Classic Calamari, Calamari Fritti and Grilled Calamari Lobster and Calamari dishes are served with roast potatoes and vegetables of the day.