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ALL OUR FOOD IS FRESHLY PREPARED AND DURING BUSY PERIODS THERE MAY BE A SHORT WAIT. MARKET MENU: 2 COURSES FOR 12.95, 3 COURSES FOR 15.95 Available Sunday Thursday. Please ask for our Market Menu. All meat weights are denoted uncooked. Many recognised allergens are handled in our kitchens. If you have any concerns please do not hesitate to ask the manager, who will be pleased to provide you with more detailed information. (v) denotes dishes which are vegetarian. Due to the presence of nuts in our restaurant there is a small possibility that nut traces may be found in any of our items. All prices are inclusive of 20% VAT. WITH FRESH TOMATOES MARINATED IN GARLIC, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, OREGANO, BASIL (V) 3.95 WITH BUFFALO MOZZARELLA, GRATED CHILLI, BASIL, OLIVE OIL (V) 4.95 BRUSCHETTA DELLA CASA TOASTED BREAD Toasted homemade crostini bread, great to share before starters. WITH FRESH TOMATO MARINATED IN GARLIC, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, OREGANO, BASIL, OLIVE OIL TOPPED WITH SMOKED SALMON 4.95 WITH ROSEMARY, GARLIC MUSHROOMS, GRILLED GOATS CHEESE (V) 4.55 There is a discretionary 10% service charge applied to tables of eight and above INDULGE YOURSELF, SIT BACK, RELAX AND ENJOY QUALITY FOOD AND DRINKS AT IL TORO ITALIAN KITCHEN. WITH GARLIC AND OREGANO (V) 3.25 WITH GARLIC, TOMATO AND BASIL (V) 3.75 WITH GARLIC, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AND OREGANO (V) 4.25 PANE FINO ALL AGLIO GARLIC BREADS Homemade baked thin pizza style bread, great to share before starters. WITH GARLIC, FRESH ROSEMARY, ONIONS AND ROCK SALT (V) 3.95 WITH GARLIC, MOZZARELLA, SMOKED SALMON 5.25 WITH GOAT S CHEESE, FRESH TOMATO MARINATED IN GARLIC, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, OREGANO, BASIL, OLIVE OIL (V) 4.95 2 3
ANTIPASTI STARTERS PASTA OLIVES & BREAD 4.25 Fresh homemade bread, marinated olives, olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar (v) CALAMARI FRITTI 6.25 Fried calamari with garlic mayonnaise and lemon FEGATINI DI POLLO 6.55 Sautèed chicken livers with Marsala wine, chilli, onions, cream FUNGHI CAPRINO 6.95 Portobello mushroom filled with spinach, goat cheese, basil pesto and toasted pine nuts (v) GAMBERONI 7.95 In the shell king prawns, butter, garlic, lemon, chilli and parsley POLPETTE AL POMODORO 6.25 Beef and pork meat balls, seasoned with parmesan cheese and Mediterranean herbs, in tomato and basil sauce GUAZZETTO TOSCANO 8.25 Traditional Tuscan stew with mussels, clams, king prawns and calamari ZUPPA DEL GIORNO 4.25 Homemade soup of the day, homemade bread and butter MOZZARELLA IN CARROZZA 6.55 Traditional Naples dish fried mozzarella in breadcrumbs, served with orange chutney (v) PATE DELLA CASA 6.25 Smooth chicken liver pate, toast and chutney CAPE SANTE 8.25 Fresh scallops, smoked pancetta, parsley, lemon and butter SALSICCIA SICILIANA 6.95 Spicy Italian sausage, borlotti beans, red onion, chilli SALMONE AFFUMICATO 7.95 Scottish smoked salmon, fresh orange wedges, pink peppercorns, olive oil, rocket leaves CAPRESE 5.25/9.25 Traditional salad from Capri made with buffalo Mozzarella DOP, fresh vine tomatoes and basil (v) FUNGHI FRITTI 5.95 Lightly fried breaded mushrooms with aioli dip and lemon PENNE PAPA 8.95 Penne pasta, cherry tomatoes, spinach, roast peppers, pesto, chilli, goats cheese (v) SPAGHETTI ALLA BOLOGNESE 7.25 Spaghetti pasta, traditional Bolognese sauce, tomato LINGUINE AI GAMBERONI ZUCCINI 9.95 Linguine pasta with sautèed king prawns, finely chopped courgettes, chilli, garlic, parsley and a touch of tomato sauce PENNE ARRABBIATA 7.95 Penne pasta in tomato, Naples sausage, chilli, garlic and basil sauce SPAGHETTI CARBONARA 8.25 Classic Italian pasta dish with egg, crispy pancetta and a creamy parmesan sauce PASTA AL FORNO PENNE SALMONE 8.95 Penne pasta with Scottish smoked salmon, saffron, cream and brandy PENNE FUNGHI 8.95 Penne pasta, chicken breast, mixed mushrooms, garlic, cream and white wine SPAGHETTI AMATRICIANA 8.95 Traditional from Amatrici, seasoned pancetta, tomato, chilli and Pecorino DOP cheese TAGLIATELLE ALLA STACOTTO 9.95 Tagliatelle pasta, slow cooked Spezzatino beef, chianti and mushroom sauce PARMIGIANA DI MELANZANE 5.95/8.95 Baked aubergine, tomato, buffalo mozzarella, parmesan and basil (v) LASAGNE ALLA BOLOGNESE 7.95 Freshly oven baked Bolognese lasagne, Parmigiano Reggiano DOP cheese POLPETTE DI MANZO 9.25 Penne pasta, freshly oven baked meatballs, tomato, peas and mozzarella PENNE VEGETALI 8.95 Penne pasta, marinated Mediterranean veg, garlic, basil, tomato, chilli, mozzarella and parmesan (v) ANTIPASTO BOARDS Choose any three for 8.95. Create your own board from any of the below. Served with homemade bread SALUMI (CURED MEATS) Prosciutto di parma DOP Salame Milano Mortadella Bologna IGP Bresaola FORMAGGI (V) (CHEESE) Mozzarella di Bufala Pecorino Romana Parmesan Grano Padano Dolcellate DOP VEGETALI (V) (VEGETABLES) Marinated olives Grilled Aubergines and mint Caponata (sweet peppers) Marinated Artichoke RISOTTO MARINARA 11.25 Italian Carnaroli rice, mussels, calamari, clams, king prawns, white wine, garlic and tomato RISOTTO TARTUFO 9.25 Italian Carnaroli rice, chicken breast, cream, truffle, Parmigiano Reggiano DOP cheese RISOTTO RISOTTO ALLA SALCICCIA E VINO ROSSO 8.95 Italian Carnaroli rice, spicy Sicillian sausage, finished with Barolo wine and a crisp of parmesan cheese RISOTTO PRIMAVERA 8.25 Italian Carnaroli rice, seasonal vegetables, mixed herbs, garlic, parmesan (v) LA FAMILIGIA DOMENICA SUNDAYS ROAST OF THE DAY: 11.25 Roast of the day, Yorkshire pudding, cauliflower cheese, roasted potatoes, red wine gravy, glazed root vegetables CHEF S SPECIAL HOMEMADE RAVIOLI OF THE DAY: 7.25/11.25 Handmade ravioli made on the premises using an old Sicilian recipe. 4 5
CARNE E POLLAME MEAT AND POULTRY PESCE FISH We have our own wholesale butchers, sourcing the very best poultry, game and lamb in the North West of England. We are truly passionate about our produce, quality and provenance. We serve the very best fresh seafood, sourced around the British isles, in particular the North sea. Our fishmonger Adrian Ogden prides himself on the finest quality, responsibly caught and sustainably sourced. VITELLO ALLA MILANESE 16.95 CERVO AL PANCETTA (LIMITED AVAILABILITY) 18.95 BRANZINO GREMOLADA 10.25/15.95 MERLUZZO 14.95 POLLO MOZZARELLA & SPECK 13.25 AGNELLO COLLO STUFATO 14.95 SALMONE ZUCCHINE 14.25 ARAGOSTA (LIMITED AVAILABILITY) 19.95/29.95 POLLO ALLA FUNGHI 12.95 ANATRA COINTREAU 15.95 PIATTO DI PESCE 18.95 POLLO CACCIATORE 12.95 CESARE CON POLLO 5.95/9.25 ITALIAN STYLE BURGER 11.95 VEAL SALTIMBOCCA 16.95 Veal escalope pan fried in breadcrumbs, with spaghetti Napoli Yorkshire venison steak, Valpolicella DOP wine, smoked pancetta and caramelized onions Chicken breast, mozzarella and basil wrapped in speck, white wine, thyme and cream sauce Slow braised Lamb, rustic vegetables, red wine, rosemary sauce Classic dish, chicken breast, shallots, mushrooms, white wine, garlic, cream sauce Johnson & Swarbrick duck breast with cointreau, orange sauce Chicken breast, tomato, red onion, garlic, oregano, olives, mushroom, red wine sauce Fillets of sea-bass with lemon zest, extra virgin olive oil, garlic and parsley gremolada Roasted cod, spicy sausage, borlotti bean, chilli and garlic, tomato Scottish salmon fillet with courgette, capers, shallots and tomato sauce Half or whole lobster, thermidor sauce or garlic and parsley sauce Fish platter with grilled fish, garlic king prawns, baked mussels All our main courses are accompanied with vegetables and potatoes of the day. Classic Caesar salad with grilled chicken, lettuce, pancetta, crispy croutons and homemade dressing Mozzarella, tomato on ciabatta, served with fries Veal escalopes wrapped in prosciutto ham, sage and a lemon butter sauce PIZZA Our pizzas are made using the best quality flour, using a traditional recipe from Naples. We only use 100% mozzarella. Our Napoli tomato sauce slowly cooks and infuses basil, onions and Italian tomatoes for 4 hours until truly delicious. BISTECCA STEAKS We serve the very best beef from Aberdeen Angus, Long horn, Hereford and limousin cattle, naturally reared on farms around the British isles. Our individually selected cattle are hung for 28 days on the bone. This results in a greater concentration of flavour and produces a more tender, succulent steak. 9oz FILLET STEAK 22.95 10oz SIRLOIN STEAK 21.25 10oz RIBEYE STEAK 21.95 Steaks are served with House chips and your choice of peppercorn sauce or garlic and parsley butter. CHEF S SPECIAL STEAKS FILETTO DI MANZO AI FUNGHI PORCINI 24.95 BISTECCA ALLA PIZZAIOLOA 20.95 9oz fillet steak served with black truffle and porcini mushroom sauce on a bed of spinach Grilled sirloin steak in a sauce of nero d avola rich red wine, fresh oregano, heritage tomatoes, garlic & black olives FILETTO DI MANZO ALLA ROSSINI 24.95 TORO FILETTO SPECIALI 25.95 9oz fillet steak served with sautèed spinach, pate, Madeira reduction and toasted crostini MARGHERITA 6.25 TROPICANA 7.95 POLLO PARMIGGIANO 8.95 MAKE YOUR OWN PIZZA 8.95 TORO 9.25 PIZZA PRINCIPE TORO 8.95 QUATTRO STAGIONI 8.95 PIZZA MARINARA 9.25 PICCANTE 8.25 CALZONE 9.25 Mozzarella cheese, tomato and oregano (v) Mozzarella cheese, tomato, pineapple and ham Mozzarella cheese, tomato, chicken and Parmigiano Reggiano DOP cheese Mozzarella, tomato base, with your choice of up to 4 toppings Prosciutto di Parma DOP, rocket, Parmigiano Reggiano DOP cheese, Mozzarella cheese and tomato Tomato, roasted vegetables, sun blushed tomatoes and goats cheese (v) Mozzarella cheese, tomato, salami, mushrooms, artichokes and roasted peppers tomato, mozzarella, tuna, prawns, smoked salmon & a touch of chilli Mozzarella cheese, tomato, roasted peppers, salami, red onions and chilli A folded full size pizza stuffed with salami, mushrooms, ham, mozzarella, tomato & a touch of chilli 9oz fillet steak served with avocado, pancetta and a dolcelatte cream sauce Steaks are served with house chips, vegetables and roasted bone marrow. DON T FORGET, WHEN YOU FANCY A PROPER TAKEAWAY PIZZA: 25% DISCOUNT CONTORNI SIDE DISHES INSALATA MISTA 2.95 PISELLI CON PANCETTA 2.50 Mixed salad, dressed with olive oil and a balsamic reduction (v) Garden peas cooked with pancetta (v) SPINACI AL BURRO 3.45 RUCOLA E PARMIGIANO 3.50 Sautèed fresh spinach with garlic butter (v) Rocket and Parmigiano Reggiano DOP cheese salad (v) VEGETALI DEL GIORNO 2.95 PATATE FRITTE 2.95 Vegetables of the day (v) Homemade hand cut chips (v) PATATE ARROSTO 2.95 PATATINE TARTUFU 3.95 Roast potatoes Fries, grated parmesan, truffle oil (v) 6 7
QUALITY MARKS Four good reasons to choose products with DOP or PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) and IGP or PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) certifications are: quality, territorial identity, food safety and protection of the environment DOP (DENOMINAZIONE DI ORIGINE PROTETTA) PDO (PROTECTED DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN) This is a recognition conferred by the European Community on agricultural and food products originating in a determined or delimited area, whose qualities or characteristics are due to that specific geographical environment, inclusive of natural and human factors such as: climate, quality of the soil, tradition and local technical competencies. The mark is assigned when all the stages of production, processing and preparation takes place within the geographical area indicated. IGP (INDICAZIONE GEOGRAFICA PROTETTA) PGI (PROTECTED GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION) Recognition given by the European Community to agricultural and food products whose quality depends on a specific region with peculiar characteristics that make the products unique and not reproducible outside that region. The mark is assigned when at least one of the stages of production, processing and preparation of the product takes place within the region indicated. Bread Made on the Premises Belmont Farm Butchers, Belmont Steven Aireys Speciality Meats, Kendal Carron Lodge Butter, Inglewhite Johnson & Swarbrick Chicken & Duck, Goosnargh OUR SUPPLIERS Your Fresh Fruit & Vegetables, Aspull Desserts Made on the Premises Feathered Game, Belmont Adrian Odgden Fish, Burnley G & O Italian Foods, Manchester PROUD SUPPORTERS OF 69 CHURCH ST HORWICH BOLTON LANCASHIRE BL6 6AA TELEPHONE: 01204 697272