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ALL OUR FOOD IS FRESHLY PREPARED AND DURING BUSY PERIODS THERE MAY BE A SHORT WAIT. MARKET MENU: 3 COURSES FOR 13.95 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. There is a discretionary 10% service charge applied to tables of eight and above WITH FRESH TOMATOES MARINATED IN GARLIC, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, OREGANO, BASIL (V) 3.95 BRUSCHETTA DELLA CASA TOASTED BREAD Toasted homemade crostini bread, great to share before starters. WITH BUFFALO MOZZARELLA, GRATED CHILLI, BASIL, OLIVE OIL (V) 4.95 BRUSCHETTA TRIO WITH SMOKED SALMON, PATE, TOMATO MARINATED IN OLIVE OIL BASIL 4.55 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 GARLIC BREAD WITH TOMATO BASIL RED ONIONS AND CHILLI 3.75 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 SANGUINACCIO AL PEPE 5.95 Pan fried black pudding served with peppercorn sauce, topped with pancetta 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 BIANCHETTI FRITTI 5.95 Fried whitebait coated in breadcrumbs served with homemade tartare sauce SALSICCIA SICILIANA 6.95 Spicy Italian sausage, borlotti beans, red onion, chilli INSALATA DI TONNO 6.95 traditional tuna salad served with mix salad tomato red onions homemade dressing 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 COSTOLETTE D ANGNELLO 5.95 Spare ribs served with barbeque sauce ANTIPASTO DELLA CASA 8.95 Cured meats, parma ham, salami, parmesan mozzarella bufala and marinate olives and mix marinate veg SPAGETTI AL TONNO 8.95 Spaghetti pasta with tuna, garlic, capers, olives & cherry tomatoes finished with dash of cream 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 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 PASTA AL FORNO PENNE SALMONE 8.95 Penne pasta with Scottish smoked salmon, saffron, cream and brandy TAGLIATELLE FUNGHI 8.95 Tagliatelle pasta, chicken breast, mix mushrooms, garlic cream and touch tomato SPAGHETTI AMATRICIANA 8.95 Traditional from Amatrici, seasoned pancetta, tomato, chilli and Pecorino DOP cheese LINGUINE CON POLPETTE 8.95 Linguine pasta with homemade meatball, peas and tomato sauce PENNE GRATINATE 7.95 Penne pasta bake oven with Bolognese topped with mozzarella cheese CONTORNI SIDE DISHES INSALATA MISTA 2.95 Mixed salad, dressed with olive oil and a balsamic reduction (v) RUCOLA E PARMIGIANO 3.50 Rocket and Parmigiano Reggiano DOP cheese salad (v) PATATE FRITTE 2.95 Homemade hand cut chips (v) PATATINE 2.95 Fries (v) PISELLI CON PANCETTA 2.50 Garden peas cooked with pancetta (v) SPINACI AL BURRO 3.45 Sautèed fresh spinach with garlic butter (v) VEGETALI DEL GIORNO 2.95 Vegetables of the day (v) PATATE ARROSTO 2.95 Roast potatoes RISOTTO MARINARA 11.25 Italian Carnaroli rice, mussels, calamari, clams, king prawns, white wine, garlic and tomato RISOTTO MANZO 9.25 Beef risotto served befftails mix mushrooms finished with a gravy sauce 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) 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. POLLO STROGANOFF 12.95 CERVO AL PANCETTA (LIMITED AVAILABILITY) 17.95 BRANZINO AI GAMBERETTI 15.95 PIATTO DI PESCE 19.95 MANZO STROGANOFF 15.95 AGNELLO COLLO STUFATO 15.95 SALMONE AI SPINACH 14.25 MERLUZZO 14.95 POLLO ALLA FUNGHI 12.95 CESARE CON POLLO 5.95/9.25 POLLO CACCIATORE 12.95 CINGHAILE SELVATICO 18.95 Traditional chicken breast diced with onion mushrooms, paprika, French mustard, served with rice Yorkshire venison steak, Valpolicella DOP wine, smoked pancetta and caramelized onions Traditional beef diced with onions, mushrooms, paprika, french mustard, served with rice Slow braised Lamb, rustic vegetables, red wine, rosemary sauce Classic dish, chicken breast, shallots, mushrooms, white wine, garlic, cream sauce Classic Caesar salad with grilled chicken, lettuce, pancetta, crispy croutons and homemade dressing Chicken breast, tomato, red onion, garlic, oregano, olives, mushroom, red wine sauce fillets of sea bass with baby prawns, garlic white wine butter sauce Fish platter with salmon, sea bass, cod, king prawns and Mussels Scottish salmon fillet with spinach garlic tomato cream sauce Roasted cod, spicy sausage, borlotti bean, chilli and garlic, tomato Pan fried wild boar steak served with pancetta rosemary marsala 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. MARGHERITA 6.25 TROPICANA 7.95 POLLO PARMIGGIANO 8.95 MAKE YOUR OWN PIZZA 8.95 TORO 9.25 PIZZA CALABRESE 8.95 Mozzarella cheese, tomato and oregano (v) 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 17.95 10oz RIBEYE STEAK 17.95 Served with Peppercorn, Diane, or Dolcelatte sauce. CHEF S SPECIAL STEAKS FILETTO DI MANZO AI FUNGHI PORCINI 22.95 BISTECCA ITALIANA 17.95 FILETTO DI MANZO ALLA ROSSINI 22.95 FILETTO ALLA MAITRE HOTEL 22.95 9oz fillet steak served with black truffle and porcini mushroom sauce Grilled sirloin steak served on bed of rocket salad topped with parmesan shavings finished balsamic reduction 9oz fillet steak served with pate, Madeira reduction and toasted crostini 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 Mozzarella tomato, ham, meatball, salami, chilli PIZZA MARINARA 9.25 QUATTRO STAGIONI 8.95 tomato, mozzarella, tuna, prawns, smoked salmon & a touch of chilli Mozzarella cheese, tomato, salami, mushrooms, ham and roasted peppers CALZONE 9.25 PICCANTE 8.25 A folded full size pizza stuffed with salami, mushrooms, ham, mozzarella, tomato & a touch of chilli Mozzarella cheese, tomato, roasted peppers, salami, red onions and chilli Grilled fillet steak with garlic butter parsley sauce DON T FORGET, WHEN YOU FANCY A PROPER TAKEAWAY PIZZA: 10% DISCOUNT LA FAMILIGIA DOMENICA SUNDAYS ROAST OF THE DAY: 8.95 Roast of the day, Yorkshire pudding, roasted potatoes, red wine gravy, glazed root vegetables 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