Esca

From Roman roads to radios, the Italians have given the world many great things.

Of course, the greatest of them all is quite possibly spaghetti meatballs.

Straight Roman roads may get you to your destination quickly. However, it’s a pointless journey if there are no meatballs waiting for you.

Celebrate la cucina Italiana with this Big Deal at the ever popular Esca restaurant on Chisholm Street in the Merchant City.

Esca is a firm favourite with 5pm Dining customers. Over 1700 people have booked meals at Esca through 5pm and, between them, they have given the restaurant a brilliant combined score of 4.3/5.

A cosy, candle-lit space, Esca has been making its customers very happy for well over a decade and they know exactly what sort of dishes make their customers smile.

Authentic Italian

With today’s offer, two people can each enjoy a glass of wine at Esca plus a starter and main course from the Big Deal menu below.

From the steamed mussels to the braised beef fillet, this Big Deal menu reads like Esca’s greatest hits.

Starters

Cozze – steamed mussels in a rich, Italian tomato and chilli sugo

_ Zuppa del Giorno– See server for daily soup_

Bruschetta pate – chicken liver paté with caramelised red onion chutney

Bruschetta pomodoro – toasted, Italian bread, with fresh, chopped tomatoes, onions and basil

Mozzarella fritto – breaded mozzarella, fried and served with spicy tomato salsa

Gamberoni tempura – deep-fried king prawns with chilli mayo relish

Main courses

_ Brasato di Manzo– Braised Beef, with parmentier potatoes and onion jus_

Spaghetti gamberoni – king prawns, cherry tomatoes in a chilli and white wine sauce

_ Pollo Funghetto – Breast of chicken in a mushroom cream sauce_

_ Penne Campagnola (V) – Courgette mushroom peppers, chickpeas and cherry tomatoes_

Spaghetti meatballs – handmade meatballs in a rich, tomato sauce

Penne Alfredo – marinated spicy chicken, garlic, peppers with cream and rosemary

_ Pizza Rustico  – Ham , mushrooms, peppers, onions_

Great night out

Available seven days a week from noon to 3pm and then from 5pm to 9.00pm, this offer is incredibly flexible. You could use it for a night out with friends or family; a working lunch; a shopping trip break or for a romantic evening with someone special.

Happy customers

Esca just keeps on attracting glowing reviews from 5pm Dining customers. These two from the last month are typical:

‘What a find. This restaurant never disappoints. The staff are always friendly, the menus varied and the food well presented and of good quality. Always a joy to spend an evening there.’ Rating 4.6/5

‘Amazing dinner. Excellent value for money with delicious food and very good service!’ Rating 4.6/5