17
Oct

The Da Vinci Autumn Menu is now live

by Merinda Di Rita

Autumn menu - The Da Vinci Restaurant open Wed to Sat from 6pm and every Sunday lunch from 12 


AUTUMN MENU IN THE DA VINCI RESTAURANT HAS NOW LAUNCHED (available Wed to Saturday evening and Sunday lunchtime)


Autumn is a time of transition and our chefs have been hard at work crafting a menu that not only satisfies your palate but also evokes the sights, smells and memories of this beautiful season. We believe food should not only nourish your body by also feed your soul.


First Course

Granchio al riso

Fresh Cromer crab cooked in a creamy tomato sauce, served with carnaroli rice (GF)

15.50

Tagliata di Manzo

Tender fillet of beef, served with rocket & grana padano shavings drizzled with extra virgin olive oil & balsamic glaze (GF)
14.5

Di Rita’s Pastacini (V)

Breadcrumb pasta with a meditteranean vegetable & bechamel filling, served with our signature tomato sauce & basil pesto (V)
11

Cavatelli Artigiano (V/VG)

Hand crafted cavatelli pasta from organic flour, cooked with spicy sicilian salami, leek, extra virgin olive oil & garlic
11

Cozze al vino (GF)

Fresh mussels, cooked with onion, garlic, lemon & white wine

9.5

Main Course

Torre di Pisa (GF*)

Tender aged fillet of beef topped with courgette, parma ham & mozzarella, cooked with our signature tomato sauce, served with cured meat & chilli cheese croquettes 35

Halibut e Gnocchi (GF*)

Halibut fillet cooked with prosecco, lemon, garlic & herbs served on a bed of caponata vegetables, pan fried gnocchi
28

Involtini di Pollo (GF)

Succulent chicken breast filled with spinach, sun dried tomato & pecorino cheese, cooked in a cream of borlotti bean sauce, served with crushed sweet potato 24

Risotto all Sepia (GF)

Carnaroli rice combined with fresh cuttlefish cooked in a black ink sauce

22

Pasta alla Zucca (V/VG)

Handmade pasta from organic flour cooked in a pumpkin & sage sauce

21 

 

Side dishes 7

Cavoletti di Bruxelles

Italian style buttery brussel sprouts with roasted chestnuts, garlic, & lemon 

 

Fritte di Zucchine

Crispy & crunchy, courgette fries

Insalata Caprese

Baby buffalo mozzarella, tomato & basil, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic glaze


Dessert

Creme Brulee (V)

Smooth & creamy Italian custard, topped with caramelised sugar & seasonal fruit
9

Tiramisu (V)

The Classic! Savoiardi biscuits dipped in espresso, marsala wine & caffe sambuca, layered between a lightly sweetened mascarpone cream
9

Pasticceria e Gelato (VG*)
Select from our fresh patisserie counter, organic gelato 9.5

Tagliere di Formaggi (V)

A showcase of Italy’s favourite cheeses; provolone, pecorino piccante & gorgonzola with artisan crackers & Chef Luigi’s basil butter
12

After dinner drinks

Please speak to a member of our front of house team to view our ‘Da Vinci Code’ after dinner drinks menu, including dessert cocktails, liqueurs, tea and coffee


To make a reservation give us a call or book online - www.diritasitalian.com 01480 465737