La Fiorentina

Starters & Soups
~ STARTERS ~

Frittura di Gamberi e Calamari £7.50
Salt and pepper squid rings and king prawns, lightly floured and deep-fried to a crispy coating.
Served with seasonal salad leaves, lemon wedge and tartare sauce.

Parmigiana di Melanzane .V. £6.50
(A traditional recipe from the South of Italy) Tender slices of aubergine layers with baby mozzarella, fresh basil leaves, San Marzano tomato sauce, topped with parmesan and oven baked to perfection.

Sauté di Cozze £7.50
Mussels sautéed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, freshly chopped flat leaf parsley, chillies and white wine.

Funghi Farciti £6.95
Mushrooms stuffed with cheese, ham, onions, herbs, bread-crumbed then deep fried. Served with garlic mayonnaise.

Paté della Casa £6.50
Homemade paté is made with chicken, duck liver, spicy pork meat with onions, garlic, fresh herbs and sherry blended with cream. Served with warm toast and garnished with seasonal salad leaves.

Crostino di Gamberoni £6.95
Crostino topped with king prawns sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, fresh chilli, garlic, cherry tomatoes, white wine and fresh parsley.

Melone con Proscuitto di Parma £6.95
Seasonal melon and Parma ham.

Haggis Toscano £6.50
Finest Scottish haggis served on toast and topped with poached egg and crispy bacon strips.
Served with rocket salad leaves and balsamic dressing.

Frittelle di Pesce £6.95
(Chef’s special recipe). Fishcakes made with a blend of king prawns, crabmeat and salmon flakes, marinated with lemon juice, spring onions and fresh herbs with a hint of chilli powder, lightly floured, deep fried and served with a sweet chilli dip.

Insalata di Pomodori Basilico Mozzarella e Rucola .V. £6.50
The classic caprese salad with a twist. Made with fresh baby mozzarella, slices of vine tomatoes, fresh basil leaves and rocket salad drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and house balsamic dressing.

Antipasti Italiano Misto £7.95
Parma ham, Mortadella, salami, and pancetta garnished with chargrilled vegetables in extra virgin olive oil.

Gamberoni e Cappesante Pomodoro e Basilico £8.95
A duet of scallops and king prawns cooked in extra virgin olive oil, white wine, a touch of chilli, fresh basil and tomato sauce. Served with Mediterranean rice.

Salmone con Gamberetti £7.50
Scottish smoked salmon and prawns with marie-rose sauce served with seasonal salad leaves and Melba toast.

Olive Miste Marinate £3.95
Marinated Italian green and black olives with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, herbs and spices.


~ HOME MADE SOUPS ~

Chunky Minestrone Soup £3.95
The classic Italian vegetable soup.

Zuppa della Fattoria .V. £4.25
Farmhouse cream of fresh vegetable soup.
A blend of broccoli, onions, peas, garlic carrots, celery and fresh herbs, topped with croutons.

Pappa al Pomodoro .V. £4.25
This thick tasty soup was once the porridge of Tuscany. Made with tomatoes, cauliflower, fresh basil, leeks, chilli peppers, whole wheat bread, olive oil and salt and pepper.

Meat Dishes
~ CHICKEN ~

Pollo alla Diavola £13.50
Supreme of chicken breast marinated with garlic, rosemary, chillies and extra virgin olive oil.
Served with a sauce made with tomato, fresh basil and wild mushroom, shallots and Chianti wine.
Served with a daily selection of fresh vegetables and potatoes.

Pollo Forestiera £13.50
Fillets of chicken breast in bread-crumbs, topped with melted baby mozzarella and fresh San Marzano tomato sauce garnished with basil dressing. Served with a daily selection of fresh vegetables and potatoes.

Pollo Pancetta e Porri £13.50
Pan-fried chicken breast cooked with baby leeks, strips of bacon, wild mushrooms and white wine blended with crème fraiche. Served with a daily selection of fresh vegetables and potatoes.

Pollo Farcito al Prosciutto e Mozzarella £13.50
Chicken breast stuffed with baby mozzarella, parma ham, fresh basil and sage served with a sauce of tomato, garlic and cream. Served with a daily selection of fresh vegetables and potatoes.


~ VEAL ~
- All served with a daily selection of fresh vegetables and potatoes -

Scaloppina Sofia Loren £16.50
Escalope of veal cooked in extra virgin olive oil with wild mushrooms and pancetta in a cream and white wine sauce.

Saltimbocca al Frascati £16.50
Medallions of veal topped with parma ham and sage, pan-fried and served in a Frascati wine sauce.

Cotoletta alla Milanese £15.50
Escalope of veal, dressed in bread-crumbs, pan-fried and served with pasta al Pomodoro or fresh vegetables and potatoes. Garnished with lemon wedge.


~ BEEF ~
- All served with a daily selection of fresh vegetables and potatoes -

FILLET STEAKS

Filetto alla Griglia £20.50
Fillet steak grilled to your choice, served fully garnished. Topped with garlic butter (optional).

Filetto Diana £22.50
Thin fillet steak, pan fried, sautéed in onion, mushrooms and garlic, flamed in brandy, red wine, French mustard and a touch of cream in a fresh tomato sauce.

Filetto Rossini £22.50
Fillet steak sautéed in onions, garlic, tarragon, sherry and brandy topped with homemade paté and served on top of a large crostino.

Filetto al Pepe Verde £22.50
Medallions of Scottish fillet steak sautéed in butter with green peppercorns, red wine, flamed with brandy and blended with cream.


SIRLOIN STEAKS

Bistecca alla Griglia £17.50
Entrecote steak grilled to your choice, served fully garnished. Topped with garlic butter (optional).

Bistecca al Barolo £18.95
Pan-fried sirloin steak cooked in a reduction of oak-aged Barolo wine, thyme, shallots, onions and field mushrooms, finished with a splash of cream.

Bistecca al Pepe Verde £18.95
Sirloin steak sautéed in butter with green pepper-corns, red wine, flamed with brandy and blended with cream.

Bistecca alla Pizzaiola £18.50
Sirloin steak sautéed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, red wine, fresh tomatoes, mixed olives, capers and oregano.


Fish & Seafood
Gamberoni e Cappesante al Piccante £21.50
King prawns and scallops cooked in extra virgin olive oil, white wine, cherry tomatoes, chilli peppers, garlic, onions and fresh herbs. Served with Mediterranean rice.

Spigola con Gamberoni alla Griglia £18.50
Grilled fillets of sea bass with fresh rosemary, garlic, white wine, rock salt and lemon juice, garnished with king prawns. Served with a daily selection of fresh vegetables and potatoes.

Coda di Rospo con Prosciutto di Parma £19.50
Medallions of monkfish marinated with extra virgin olive oil and fresh basil, wrapped with Parma ham and baked in the oven. Served with mash potatoes and a crayfish sauce, garnished with fresh mussels.

Misto di Pesce Livornese £23.95
A selection of fresh daily market mixed grilled seafood and shell fish. Served with an extra virgin olive oil, white wine, garlic and fresh parsley sauce.

Salmone Con Salsa di Senape e Spinaci £15.50
Baked fillet of fresh Scottish salmon served with a sauce of brandy, white wine, onions, Dijon mustard and cream. Garnished with king prawns and served on a bed of spinach. Served with a daily selection of fresh vegetables and potatoes.


Half Lobster from £19.50
Full Lobster from £39.00
Served with a Thermidor or Americaine sauce.
(Subject to market availability)

Risotto & Salad
~ RISOTTO ~

Risotto al Salmone Affumicato £11.50
Saffron rice cooked in extra virgin olive oil with shallots, white wine, fresh basil, smoked and fresh salmon served in a cream and tomato sauce then topped with a poached egg.

Risotto di Pollo Pancetta e Funghi Selvaggi e Zafferano £11.50
Rice cooked in extra virgin olive oil with garlic, wild mushrooms, peas, cherry tomatoes, bacon, chicken and saffron blended with cream.

Risotto alla Marinara £12.95
Rice sautéed in a seafood sauce made with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, a little chilli pepper, prawns, calamari, scallops, mussels and crabmeat with fresh herbs and tomato sauce.

Vegetali Alla Ortolana .V. £12.95
A selection of fresh seasonal steamed vegetables sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with garlic, chilli and San Marzano tomato sauce served with saffron rice.


~ SALADS ~

Caesar Salad £12.50
Strips of marinated char-grilled chicken, little gem lettuce, parmesan shavings, crispy Italian smoked bacon, garlic croutons and original caesar dressing.

Insalata di Salmone e Gamberi £13.50
Freshly poached salmon flakes and prawn Marie-rose served with raddichio, romane lettuce, rocket leaves and vine tomatoes. Dressed with a condiment of honey-mustard vinaigrette.

Pasta
Linguine alla Pescatora £12.95
Pasta tossed in seafood sauce made with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, a little chilli pepper, prawns, calamari, scallops, mussels and crabmeat with fresh herbs and tomato sauce.

Spaghetti Zucchini Cozze e Gamberoni £12.50
Spaghetti tossed in a sauce made with fresh chillies, garlic, cherry tomatoes, soft courgettes, flat leaf parsley, white wine, king prawns and fresh mussels.

Fettucine al Filetto di Manzo e Funghi Selvaggi £13.95
Egg thin long pasta with a sauce of thin slices of tender beef fillet, garlic, fresh basil, cherry tomatoes, wild mushrooms and San Marzano Neapolitan Sauce

Penne al Salmone £11.50
Pasta tossed in a sauce made with onions, garlic, fresh basil, white wine and Scottish Smoked Salmon blended with cream and tomato sauce, topped with strips of Smoked Salmon.

Linguine Principessa £11.50
Linguine pasta princess tossed in a sauce made with fillet of chicken breast, Parma ham, white wine, petit pois, fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil and cream.

Penne Arrabbiatta .V. £10.50
Pasta quills tossed in a sauce made with olive oil, garlic, chilli pepper, tomatoes and basil. Quite spicy!

Fettuccine Ortolano al Mascarpone .V. £11.50
Egg thin long pasta served with a sauce made with mushrooms, onions, spinach, garden peas and cherry tomatoes blended with mascarpone cheese.

Spaghetti Al Capone £11.95
Spaghetti tossed in a sauce of garlic, tomato, chilli, spicy Italian meatballs and Italian sausage. VERY HOT!

~ Our famous dishes like Spaghetti Bolognese, Spaghetti Carbonara
and Lasagne are always available priced at £10.50 ~


Tortelloni Verde Ricotta e Spinaci .V. £11.50
Pasta Parcels stuffed with ricotta cheese and fresh spinach served with our classic Italian Arrabiatta sauce and Marscapone cheese topped with sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan shavings and rocket salad leaves.

Agnolotti all’ Aragosta £12.95
Fresh pasta parcels stuffed with lobster served with a sauce made with cray fish, extra virgin olive oil, finely chopped onions and garlic, blended with cream and tomato sauce topped with smoked salmon, king prawns and parmesan shavings.

Pizza
Pizza Pepperoni £8.50
Topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella and spicy pepperoni.

Pizza Salsiccia Funghi £8.95
Topped with tomato sauce, Italian spicy sausage, mushroom and mozzarella.

Pizza Tuscany Special £9.50
Topped with tomato sauce, garlic, strips of freshly baked breast of chicken, cured Italian ham, mozzarella cheese and fresh herbs.

Pizza Primavera .V. £8.95
Topped with tomato sauce, red and green peppers, mushrooms, red onions and mozzarella.

Pizza Margherita .V. £7.95
Traditional cheese and tomato.

Pizza Fiorentina £9.50
Topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, egg, spinach and parmesan shavings.

Pizza Pollo & Sweetcorn £8.95
Topped with tomato sauce, chicken, sweetcorn and mozzarella.

Pizza Funghi .V. £8.50
Topped with tomato sauce, mushroom and mozzarella.

Pizza Polpette £8.50
Topped with tomato sauce, Italian beef meatballs and mozzarella.

Pizza Parma Rucola £10.50
Topped with tomato sauce, parma ham, rocket leaves, parmesan shavings and mozzarella.

Extra toppings - Meat £1.50, Veg £1.00


Side Orders
Bruschetta Royal £3.50
Toasted slices of Italian bread topped with freshly chopped tomatoes, basil and garlic.

Bruschetta Margherita £3.95
Toasted slices of Italian bread topped with freshly chopped tomatoes, garlic and melted mozzarella.

Freshly Baked Focaccia £4.50

Focaccia Duet £4.50
Fresh focaccia and pizzetta.

Garlic bread £2.75

Garlic bread with cheese £3.50

French Fries £2.25

Side Salad £3.95

Desserts
Homemade Tiramisu £4.50
Classic Italian speciality is made with layers of sponge soaked in liqueur and Mascarpone cheese and semi-freddo, topped with real cocoa powder.

Profiteroles Bianco & Nero £4.50
Choux pastry with a delicious filling then covered with dark and white melted chocolate.

Torta di Mela £4.50
Homemade apple pie served hot with cream and ice cream.

Chocolate Fudge Cake £4.50
Served hot with cream and ice cream.

Sticky Toffee Pudding £4.50
Served with cream and ice cream.

Fragole di Bosco £4.50
Fresh strawberries mixed with crushed meringue and fresh cream, topped with vanilla ice cream and raspberry sauce.

Meringue Delight £4.50
Served with ice cream, fresh fruit and cream.

Neapolitan Ice Cream £4.50
A selection of strawberry, vanilla and chocolate ice cream.

Gelato Rob Roy £4.50
Honeycomb flavoured ice cream drowned with Scotch whisky topped with cream and fudge sauce.

Gelato Affogato £4.50
Delicious vanilla ice cream drowned with espresso coffee.

Cheese Selection £5.95
Served with savoury biscuits. (Ask for the chefs daily cheese selection.)

Information
Please note this is a sample menu and dishes may change. If you have any special requirements please contact the restaurant or 5pm.

Information

Please note this is a sample menu and dishes may change, if you have any special requirements please contact the restaurant or 5pm.

We try to keep sample menus as up to date as possible but please let us know if you spot anything you think should be updated. email customercare@5pm.co.uk