Christmas NEW YEAR - Tavistock Italia

Christmas &

NEW YEAR 2017

www.tavistockitaliagastropubs.co.uk 0191 519 2006

FESTIVE dining SERVED THROUGHOUT DECEMBER. PRE-ORDER ONLY

ANTIPASTI

Crema di Cannellini (v)

A delicate homemade cannellini bean soup served with Italian bread

Pâté Della Casa

Homemade chicken liver pâté served with crusty flavoured bread

Funghi Trifolati (v)

Pan-fried mushrooms cooked in a creamy garlic sauce and served on a toasted ciabatta

Caprino al Forno (v)

Baked goats’ cheese on a bed of roasted red peppers with a balsamic reduction

Bruschetta al Pomodoro

Chopped vine tomatoes with parmesan shavings on grilled bread

Pollo Picante

piatti principali

Chargrilled chicken breast in a roasted pepper, tomato, garlic and chilli sauce

Pollo ai Funghi

Breast of chicken served with sautéed mushrooms in a creamy sauce

Cannelloni Ricotta e Spinaci (v)

Fresh pasta tubes filled with ricotta and spinach, baked in tomato sauce and béchamel

Arrosto di Tacchino Natalizio

Roast turkey breast served with seasonal vegetables and festive trimmings

Salmone allo Zafferano

Pan-fried fillet of salmon served with a saffron sauce

Parmigiana (v)

Layers of grilled aubergines, tomato sauce and melted mozzarella

Quadrato al Cioccolato

Homemade chocolate brownie served with vanilla ice cream and cranberry coulis

IL DOLCE

Panna Cotta Natalizia Served with a spiced cherry sauce

Panettone

The ultimate traditional Italian Christmas sponge cake with candied fruits, served with a spiced custard

Tiramisu

Italian savoiradi dipped in coffee, layered with a mascarpone mixture and dusted in cocoa

Affagato al Caffe

Vanilla ice cream ‘drowned’ in espresso coffee with a twist

Gelato

Traditional Italian ice cream

£16.95 LUNCH | £19.95 DINNER

Christmas Day Lunch

SERVED 12NOON-4PM. PRE-ORDER ONLY

IL DOLCE

piatti principali

ANTIPASTI

Glass of prosecco or fruit juice on arrival Roast Pepper and Tomato Soup (v) Butternut Squash Ravioli Saffron butter, topped with pancetta

Cocktail of Tiger Prawns In classic Marie Rose sauce

Grilled Mediterranean Vegetables Served with parmesan shavings

Homemade Pâté Served with crusty bread

Traditional Roast Turkey Breast

Served with seasonal vegetables and festive trimmings

Roast Beef

Served with seasonal vegetables and festive trimmings

Salmon

Served with asparagus and a pink peppercorn sauce

Aubergine (v)

Served with baked Parmigiana

Christmas Pudding Served with brandy sauce

Chocolate Brownie Served with vanilla ice cream

Ricotta and Pear Cheesecake Served with brandy sauce

Cheese Board Selection of Italian Ice Cream

£49.95 per adult | £24.95 per child

NEW YEAR’S EVE Zuppa di Asparagi (v)

ANTIPASTI

Cream of asparagus served with artisan bread

Tortini di Pesce

Cod and pancetta fish cakes served on a bed of rocket salad

Gamberoni

King prawns in a delicate tempura batter served with a mild chilli dip sauce

Caprino al Forno (v)

Baked goats’ cheese served on a bed of roasted red peppers with a balsamic reduction

Ravioli di Zucca

Butternut squash ravioli topped with crispy Parma ham

Verdure alla Griglia

Medley of Mediterranean grilled vegetables topped with Pecorino cheese shavings

piatti principali

La Bistecca

Fillet of steak served with a porcini and champignon mushroom sauce

L’Agnello

Rack of lamb served with an asparagus and sun-blushed tomato sauce

Il Salmone

Pan-fried fillet of salmon served with a saffron sauce

Pollo Picante

Chargrilled chicken breast served with a roasted pepper, tomato, garlic and chilli sauce

Parmigiana di Zucchine (v)

Alternated layers of grilled courgettes, béchamel and melted mozzarella cheese

IL DOLCE

Panettone

The traditional Italian Christmas sponge cake with candied fruits served with a brandy custard sauce

Cheesecake al Caramello Salato Salted caramel cheesecake

Cheese Board

Selection of cheese served with grapes, celery and a variety of chutneys

Quadrato al Cioccolato

Chocolate brownie served with ice cream

Selection of Italian Ice Cream Caffé

£39.95 PER ADULT