Trattoria La Dolce Vita The Classic Italian Experience – Like Eating at Grandma’s Home

This menu is inspired by the traditions and flavours passed down through generations from my grandmother Dora in Naples, my aunt Concettina in Abruzzo, my wife’s Sardinian aunt Angela, and Nonna Ada from Le Marche. It celebrates the authentic flavours and traditions of Italian village life and family cooking. 3-Course Meal – £80 per person Mix of Antipasti, two Primi, Dessert selection - Antipasti and Desserts are curated by Stefano and served as a sharing selection for the entire table. - Choose two Primi from the à la carte menu. Upgrade to 4-course meal £95 per person Mix of Antipasti, two Primi, two Secondi, Dessert selection • Antipasti and Desserts are curated by Stefano and served as a sharing selection for the entire table. • Choose two Primi and two Secondi from the à la carte menu. Let’s gather around the table and share in the joy of great food, Italian-style! ANTIPASTI The menu includes all of the following Antipasti served family-style, perfect for sharing Insalate Chicory & Rucola with Pear & Pecorino, and walnut & gorgonzola dressing Shaved fennel with orange, olives, lettuce leaves, and capers condiment Bruschetta Burrata & Anchovies Classic Tomato bruschetta with basil & oregano Tuscan Chicken liver & balsamic onions marmalade Dal Forno Classic Parmigiana, Aubergine, Parmesan, mozzarella, tomato, basil Rustic tart with Broccoli trifolati & Ricotta Baked caciotta cheese wheel with crushed potatoes Pizzette Sfogliate Pugliese: Onion, Olives & Pecorino Margherita: Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella Taglieri Italian cold meats Olives Pickled vegetables Grilled vegetables with Balsamic dressing Burratine - freshly made in London Soft boiled eggs filled with creamy tuna & capers Bread & Focaccia PRIMI à la carte menu (Choose 2 options) Cacio & Pepe Artisanal pasta with Pecorino cheese & Black Pepper Burro & Alici Artisanal pasta with raw butter, anchovies, lemon zest, toasted breadcrumbs, and pistachio Trofie al pesto Fresh Pasta with home-made pesto with basil, pinenuts, garlic, parmesan and extra virgin olive oil Orecchiette ai broccoli & cacio Traditional Puglian pasta with broccoli ragout with garlic, chilli, and parsley, anchovies, breadcrumbs, and provolone cheese Maccheroni alla Carbonara Artisanal pasta with guanciale, egg yolk & parmesan cream, and black pepper Mezze maniche all’ Amatriciana Artisanal pasta with guanciale, red onion, tomato sauce, black pepper, and pecorino Romano Gnocchetti Sardi alla Campidanese Typical Sardinia pasta with pork sausage ragout, tomato, saffron, fennel pollen, and pecorino cheese Spaghetti alla Bottarga Artisanal spaghetti, garlic-chilli-olive oil sauce, bottarga, lemon zest and parsley Risotto alla Milanese Risotto cooked with vegetables stock, and mantecato with Saffron, Parmesan & Lemon Risotto Marinara Risotto cooked with tomato broth, and mantecato with mussels, prawns chilli, and parsley Risotto Gorgonzola & Salsiccia Risotto cooked with chicken stock and mantecato with gorgonzola and sausage ragout La Lasagna di Paola Traditional lasagna with fresh egg pasta, beef & tomato ragout, bechamel, mozzarella and Parmesan, made by my wife Paola Gnocchi alla Sorrentina Potato gnocchi with tomato and basil sauce, baked with mozzarella and parmesan Tagliatelle al ragù Home-made egg pasta with classic beef ragout alla Bolognese SECONDI à la carte menu Upgrade your 3-course meal to a 4-course experience by adding your choice of Meat or Fish. £15 extra per person (Choose 2 options to share family-style.) Spigola al forno Boneless whole seabass open butterfly with courgette escape and crusty potatoes Dentice al cartoccio Red bream fillets baked in foil with cherry tomatoes, capers, olives and white wine Rombo in crosta di pane Boneless whole turbot filled with mushrooms and baked in bread crust Pollo alla romana Roasted chicken with bell peppers, onion, rosemary and sage Pollo alla cacciatora Baked chicken with porcini mushrooms, few olives, tomatoes and truffle Porchetta Pork belly filled with wild fennel, garlic & black pepper, and cooked on the rolling spit, served carved with the crispy skin Involtini alla pizzaiola Pork fillet rolled with sage & ham, cooked in tomato sauce, capers, oregano Polpette di manzo al sugo Soft & tasty Beef meatballs seasoned with parmesan & mustard, cooked in tomato sauce Tagliata di Manzo Grass fed beef steak marinated with rosemary, garlic & black pepper, grilled, sliced and served with rucola leaves, and mushrooms roasting sauce Coda alla Vaccinara 6H braised ox tail with red wine, celery and tomato, and a touch of bitter chocolate as the traditional Roman recipe Coscia di agnello al forno Roasted lamb leg marinated with rosemary and thyme, cooked pink, served sliced with salmoriglio oil Spalla di Agnello in crosta Slow braised lamb shoulder with bell peppers, rosemary & thyme, deboned, pressed, topped with puff pastry and baked SIDE DISH: The menu includes all of the following side dishes Roasted potatoes with garlic & rosemary, Caponata Siciliana, Broccoli alla Romana DESSERT: The menu includes all of the following desserts: Torta Caprese Flourless Chocolate & Almond cake Crostata della Nonna Lemon, Pinenut and Pastry Cream Tart Tiramisù Traditional tiramisù: Mascarpone & Eggs Cream, Lady Finger Cookies, Coffee and Cacao Biscotti di pasta frolla di Zia Angela Served with chocolate sauce & warm Marsala Sabayon Available locations: Essex, Kent, London