Lunch Menu Three courses Two courses 10.99 One course 8.99 Starter or dessert only 4.59 Available Monday to Sunday 12.00 3.00pm Starters Insalata Di Pomodoro E Ricotta (v) Fresh tomato, ricotta and extra virgin olive oil. Zuppa Di Vedura (v) Vegetable soup with semolina, butter, parmesan and parsley. Zuppa Di Fagioli (v) Mixed beans soup with saffron, lemon juice, basil and extra virgin olive oil. Focaccia (v) Homemade bread with cheese, rosemary and extra virgin olive oil. Peperonata (v) Baked red pepper filled with cheese, basil and extra virgin olive oil. Insalata del Formaggio di Capra (v) A salad of goats cheese, tomato and balsamic vinegar. Mains Spaghetti Mediterraneo (v) Spaghetti with baby mozzarella, garlic, shallots, fresh tomato, peppers, oregano, chilli and capers. Penne Alla Ragu Pasta tubes with traditional bolognaise sauce and parmesan. Lasagne Al Forno Homemade lasagne made to a traditional recipe. Cannelloni Tubes of pasta filled with a blend of mince beef and seasonal vegetables, oven baked. Pollo Al Vino Rosso Breast of chicken with shallots, mushrooms, oregano and tomato sauce. Pollo Alla Fortina Breast of chicken with cream, parmesan, thyme and fontina cheese sauce. Risotto Di Palle Risotto made with chopped tomato, mushrooms, cream, meatballs and spinach. Frittata Formaggio Di Parma Flat omelette with mushrooms, Parma ham and cheese, served with rocket leaves. Pizza Diavola Tomato, mozzarella cheese, sliced chicken, roasted peppers, chilli and oregano. Pizza Salsicca Tomato, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, salami, green peppers, topped with rocket leaves. Pizza Giardiniera (v) Tomato, mozzarella cheese, onion, grilled peppers, mushrooms, olive oil and garlic. Desserts Profiteroles Chocolate Beignets filled with crème anglaise covered in a chocolate mousse. Tiramisu Savoiardi biscuits soaked in coffee and marsala wine laid in mascarpone topped with cocoa powder. Tea or coffee A choice of filter coffee or tea. Spaghetti Pomodorini E Gamberetti Spaghetti with cherry tomatoes, prawns and chillies.
Appetisers Basket of bread with dipping oils (v) 3.99 Garlic bread (v) 5.29 Dough balls with garlic butter (v) 3.99 Garlic bread with cheese or tomato (v) Marinated olives (v) Anti Pasto Bruschetta della Casa (v) Fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil on toasted bread. 4.99 Ananas con Gamberetti Prawns, fresh pineapple and marie rose sauce. Bruschetta Casalinga Marinated tiger prawns with garlic, basil and olive oil on toasted bread. Chargrilled Vegetables (v) Aubergines, courgettes and peppers with crispy lettuce. 5.75 Calamari Fritti Battered squid rings with salad and homemade dip. Gamberoni Fritti Battered king prawns with salad and homemade dip. Scampi Fritti Battered scampi with salad and homemade dip. 6.49 Prosciutto con Melone Parma ham and melon. Affettato Misto A selection of cold Italian meats on a bed of salad and parmesan. Prosciutto Caprese Parma ham with buffalo mozzarella, mixed salad and olives; dressed with extra virgin olive oil. Broccoletti Fritti (v) Battered broccoli with salad and homemade dip. 4.49 Cocktail di Gamberetti Prawns served on a bed of lettuce topped with marie rose sauce. Peperoni Rossi di Tonno Roasted red peppers stuffed with tuna, dressed with extra virgin olive oil. Gamberetti all Aglio Hot peeled prawns with chilli, garlic, white wine and fresh tomato. 7.29 Melanzane Mozzarella (v) Aubergine baked with béchamel sauce and mozzarella cheese. Lasagne A smaller plate of our popular dish, baked to a traditional recipe. Cannelloni Rolls of pasta filled with minced beef and vegetables. Garlic Mushrooms (v) Mushrooms with garlic butter. 5.59 5.59 5.50 Gravalax Scotch smoked salmon served with ricotta cheese, chopped dill and cracked black pepper. Carpaccio di Salmone Thin layers of smoked salmon dressed with lemon juice, olive oil, salad leaves and parmesan. Zuppa di Minestrone (v) Homemade vegetable soup. Zuppa di Pomodoro con Basilica (v) Homemade tomato soup served with cream and fresh basil. 7.29 4.49 4.79
Salads Insalata Ciliegie (v) Mixed lettuce with olives, tomato, cucumber, mozzarella cheese dressed with homemade dressing. Insalata Fagioli di Tonno Tuna and bean salad with onion. Insalata di Avocado con Gamberetti Avocado and prawn salad topped with marie rose sauce. 6.49 Insalata Tre Colori (v) Mozzarella, tomato and avocado salad. Insalata Misti (v) Mixed salad. Insalata Mista con Feta (v) Mixed salad with feta cheese. 4.99 Pizza All our handmade pizzas are approximately 11 inches and are freshly made in our clay pizza oven. All pizzas can be made to your request. Extra toppings 2.49 each Margherita (v) Cheese, tomato and herbs. Prosciutto Ananas Cheese, tomato, ham, pineapple and herbs. Quattro Stagioni Cheese, tomato, salami, peppers, prawns and herbs. Vegetarian (v) Cheese, tomato, red peppers, courgettes, onions, mushrooms, olives and sweetcorn. Quattro Formaggi (v) Four delicious cheeses, tomato and herbs. Marinara Cheese, tomato, prawns, cockles, mussels, olives, calamari, garlic and herbs. 8.39 Toscana Cheese, tomato, mushrooms, diced chicken, mixed peppers, onions and herbs. Pepperoni Cheese, tomato, pepperoni, mixed peppers and herbs. Napolitana Tomato, anchovies, olive, capers and herbs (no cheese). Spinaci (v) Cheese, tomato, spinach, mushrooms, garlic and a poached egg. Americana Cheese, tomato, pepperoni, onions, mushrooms and fresh chillies (hot). Funghi e Prosciutto di Parma Cheese, tomato, Parma ham and mushrooms. 11.79 12.79 Calzone A folded pizza filled with cheese, chicken, salami, garlic sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms and herbs served with a tomato sauce. 13.49 Pizza Rustica Cheese, tomato, rocket leaves and Parma ham. Tonno Cheese, tomato, tuna, sweetcorn, onions and herbs.
Pasta & Risotto Lasagne al Forno Baked to a traditional recipe. Cannelloni Rolls of pasta filled with minced beef and vegetables. Crespolini (v) Rolled pancake filled with ricotta cheese, spinach, garlic, chillies, shallots, béchamel, tomato sauce and cheese. Gnocchi al Forno Potato and flour dumplings oven baked with cream, garlic, green herbs, Parma ham and Fontina cheese. Gnocchi di Patate al Arrabbiata (v) Potato and flour dumplings cooked in a delicious tomato sauce with garlic, chilli and olives. Gnocchi di Patate alla Gorgonzola (v) Potato and flour dumplings cooked in gorgonzola cheese, wild mushrooms, courgettes and cream sauce. Spaghetti Napoli (v) Tomato sauce with garlic and fresh herbs. Spaghetti all Aglio e Olio (v) Spaghetti served with olive oil, garlic, chilli and fresh herbs. Spaghetti Epomeo (v) Spaghetti served with mushrooms and mixed peppers, cooked in a creamy sauce with tomato, chilli, wine and fresh coriander. Spaghetti Carbonara Flat egg noodles with ham, onions, egg yolk, parmasan cheese and cream sauce. Spaghetti Bolognese Spaghetti served with minced beef, red wine, tomato and herbs. Spaghetti Marinara Spaghetti served with mixed seafood in a fresh tomato sauce with red wine, olives and garlic. 12.79 7.59 7.59 12.25 Spaghetti alla Puttanesca Spaghetti served with fresh tomatoes, anchovy fillets, sweet red peppers, garlic, black olives and tomato sauce. Penne Sicilia Tubes of pasta served with tuna, mushrooms, and olives in a spicy tomato sauce. Penne Mezzocelano Tubes of pasta with pepperoni in a fresh tomato sauce, with red wine, chilli and herbs. Penne al Pollo Tubes of pasta, pieces of chicken breast cooked in tomato sauce, olives, chilli and herbs. Penne con Polpettine Tubes of pasta, meatballs with tomato and basil sauce. Penne ai Gamberetti Tubes of pasta with prawns, garlic, mushrooms, crushed peppercorns and cream sauce. Penne della Casa Fresh pasta tubes with smoked salmon, tomato, garlic and cream sauce. Tortellini Quattro Formaggi (v) Stuffed pasta with a delicious four cheeses, spinach, garlic, shallots, a hint of gorgonzola cheese and cream sauce. Tortellini Alla Provenciale (v) Stuffed pasta with cheese and spinach, served with a mushroom, peas, garlic and tomato sauce. Tortellini casa Italia (v) Stuffed pasta with cheese and spinach, shallots, garlic, green peppercorns, peas and fresh herbs in a creamy sauce. Tagliatelle Panza Flat egg noodles with chicken breast and mushrooms cooked in wine, cream, tomato and herbs. 11.79 12.79 11.79
Tagliatelle Filetto 13.99 Flat egg noodles with succulent strips of fillet of beef cooked with mushrooms, tomato, cream and white wine sauce. Tagliatelle al Salmone Pasta strips with a smoked salmon cream sauce. Tagliatelle Quattro Formaggi (v) Flat egg noodles with a blend of four cheeses with mushrooms, onions, garlic and cream sauce. Risotto Primavera all Zafferano (v) Rice, courgettes, asparagus, wild mushroom, peas, garlic, parmesan, cheese, cream and saffron. Risotto Rottara Rice, chicken breast, seasonal vegetables, garlic onions, tomato, wine and herbs. Risotto Marinara Rice, mixed seafood, calamari, tomato, olives, garlic, wine and herbs. Risotto Speciale Rice, chicken breast, calamari, mushrooms, prawns, tomato, onions, garlic, white wine, fresh coriander and herbs. Risotto Mediterraneo Rice with monkfish, king prawns, garlic, fresh basil and tomato sauce. Risotto della Casa Rice cooked in tomato and cream with mushrooms, prawns and smoked salmon. Risotto tutto Italia Rice with sautéed king prawns, peeled prawns, wild mushrooms, garlic, parmesan, tomato, cream and fresh green herbs. 13.99 13.99 Carne* All our prime cut steaks are locally sourced Filetto Stroganoff Succulent strips of fillet beef, mixed peppers and mushrooms with a mustard, brandy and cream sauce. Filetto Diavola Fillet of beef cooked with brandy, French mustard, tomato and cream sauce. Filetto casa Italia Succulent strips of fillet beef, with green peppercorns, mushrooms, peas, asparagus and cream sauce. Filetto Pizzaiola Fillet of beef smothered in Napoli sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese, olives and wine. 24.99 Filetto al Pepe A tender fillet of beef with a classic piquant green peppercorns and cognac sauce. Filetto Napolitana Fillet of beef with shallots, mushrooms, garlic, olives, capers, anchovies and tomato sauce. Filetto Speciale Fillet of beef with onions, garlic, mushrooms, prawns and a creamy white wine sauce. 24.99 Filetto Funghi Fillet of beef cooked in a wine, cream and mushroom sauce. Filetto Gorgonzola Fillet of beef with cream and gorgonzola cheese sauce. Filetto alla Griglia Grilled fillet of beef cooked to your taste, served on a bed of mixed vegetables. 22.99 *All speciality main courses served with mixed vegetables and sautéed potatoes.
Pollastro* Pollo Mustardo Breast of chicken cooked with garlic, wild mushroom, mustard, tarragon and cream sauce. 17.50 Suprema di Pollo alla Crema Pan fried chicken breast, white wine, tomato, mushrooms and cream sauce with fresh green herbs. 17.50 Pollo Pomodoro Breast of chicken, mixed peppers, chilli and garlic cooked in a tomato sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese. 17.50 Chicken Salad A succulent hot sliced breast of chicken with garlic mushrooms and peppers on a bed of fresh mixed salad with warm vinaigrette. 12.90 Pollo al Limone Asparago Breast of chicken in a delicate lemon, cream and asparagus sauce. 17.50 Pollo alla Griglia Grilled chicken served on a bed of mixed vegetables. 15.99 Pesce* Bistecca Di Tonno Napolitana Tuna steak served with shallots, olives, anchovies, capers and mushrooms, in a garlic and tomato sauce. Pesce Marinato ai Funghi Marinated salmon fillet, served with a wild mushrooms, white wine tarragon and cream sauce. Pesce alla Calabrese Cubes of monkfish with garlic, shallots, mustard, green peppercorns, cream and cognac sauce. Misto Pesce al Pomodoro King prawns, scampi, cubes of monkfish, garlic and shallots, in a basil and tomato sauce. Gamberoni all Aglio Sautéed king prawns with garlic, shallots in a tomato and cream sauce. 22.99 22.99 Sides Salmone al Forno Baked fillet of salmon, on a bed of chargrilled vegetables. Spade alla Palermo Swordfish with garlic and olives served in a tomato sauce. Spigola al Forno Baked seabass fillet filled with fresh spinach and garlic. Bistecca di Tonno alla Griglia Grilled tuna, cooked to your taste, served on a bed of mixed vegetables. Salmone alla Griglia Grilled salmon, cooked to your taste, served on a bed of mixed vegetables. Spade alla Griglia Grilled swordfish, cooked to your taste, served on a bed of mixed vegetables. 20.99 20.99 19.99 20.99 French fries (v) 2.99 Broccoli with butter and garlic (v) Spinach sautéed with garlic & shallots (v) 4.29 Courgettes with shallots (v) Sauteed potato with onions (v) Sautéed onion rings (v) Tomato & onion salad with olive oil (v) 4.29 Asparagus with butter and lemon (v) 4.29 *All speciality main courses served with mixed vegetables and sautéed potatoes.
Desserts Fresh Pineapple & Ice Cream Fresh slices of pineapple served with Italian ice cream and whipped cream. Fresh Melon & Vanilla Ice Cream Melon served with Italian vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. Fruits Macedonia Fresh fruit salad, served with Italian ice cream. Mixed Italian Ice Cream Strawberry, chocolate, vanilla and pistachio ice creams, served with whipped cream. Banana Split Banana served with whipped cream and a selection of Italian ice cream. Cheesecake Special Cheesecake of the Day. Please ask for details. 5.25 4.95 4.50 5.25 4.50 4.50 Tiramisu Savoiardi biscuits soaked in coffee and marsala wine, laid in mascarpone, topped with cocoa powder. Torta Amaretto Layers of sponge and chantilly cream with amaretti biscuits, served with a scoop of Italian pistachio ice cream. Mixed Cheeses A selection of Italian cheeses with butter and biscuits. Torta Selva Nera Chocolate sponge soaked in liqueur, filled with a layer of chocolate cream and chantilly cream, served with our fresh Italian strawberry ice cream. Chocolate Fudge Cake A rich chocolate fudge cake, served warm or cold with a scoop of Italian vanilla ice cream. 5.25 4.95 5.50 4.95 4.75 Profiteroles Chocolate Beignets filled with crème anglaise covered in a chocolate mousse. 4.95 Chocolate Dome An ice-cream filled chocolate dome, drizzled with a warm caramel sauce. 4.75 Cassata Gelato A traditional Sicilian ice cream. 4.50 Hot Drinks Coffee filtered (medium) 2.30 Coffee cappuccino (medium) Coffee filtered (large) Coffee cappuccino (large) 3.50 Coffee decaff (medium) 2.30 Café Latte, Mochaccino, Macchiato Coffee decaff (large) Liqueur coffee 4.80 Coffee espresso (single shot) 2.80 Hot chocolate Coffee espresso (double shot) 3.50 Pot of tea, Herbal tea 2.50
Party Bookings Our restaurants are ideal for any occasion. We welcome parties and will be pleased to discuss all the requirements you may have. Fresh Produce Pasta di Piazza Italiana is the perfect place to enjoy a true Italian meal. All our food is prepared on the premises using the finest fresh produce and ingredients, many of which are specially imported from Italy. Service Charge Service charges are not included, gratuities are left to your discretion. Allergen Information If you have any special dietary requirements, including intolerances and allergies, please inform a member of our team so that we can advise accordingly. As our dishes are prepared freshly on the premises, we cannot guarantee that any of our dishes are totally free from allergens. Guests with severe allergies are advised to assess their own level of risk and consume dishes at their own risk. Dishes marked (v) denotes suitable for vegetarians. Gluten free Please ask for gluten free options. Newcastle-under-Lyme Stone Monday - Saturday 12.00-3.00 5.00-10.00pm Sunday 12.00-9.00pm Tel: 01782 617 610 Monday - Saturday 12.00-3.00 5.00-10.00pm Sunday 12.00-9.00pm Tel: 01785 813 214 www.pastadipiazza-italiana.co.uk