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Reassuringly small menu of modern Italian cuisine using organic and free range produce wherever possible. All starters under a fiver, all mains under 10. |
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| Address |
1 Albany Road, Harborne Birmingham |
| Postcode |
B17 9JX |
| Tel |
0121 426 2444 |
| Fax |
0121 428 2465 |
| Website |
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| Hours |
10:30am - 2:15pm (coffee) 12 noon - 2:15pm (lunch) 6:00pm - 10:15pm (Dinner) |
| Lunch |
1 Course £4.95 or 2 Courses £6.50 |
| Dinner |
Starter £4 - £5, Main up to £10, Dessert £3-£4 |
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| Facilities |
VEGETARIAN CHOICE, CHILDREN FRIENDLY, LICENSED, OUTDOOR EATING |
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Updated Thursday, January 01, 2004
| Starters |
| Cozze
Gorgonzola E Semi Di Finnocchio - £3.95 starter £7.95main |
| Fresh
mussels in a creamy gorgonzola and white wine sauce, fennel seeds and a
hint of curry. |
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| Zuppa
Invernale -£2.50 V |
| Buonissimo's
daily home made soup served with warm rustic bread |
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| Caprino
Alla Griglia Con Carciofi E Melenzane -£4.95starter £8.95main
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| Griled
goat's cheese with an artichoke and aubergine salad tossed with balsamic
honey dressing. |
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| Coscietto
Di Pollo All' Arrabbiata - £3.95 |
| Slow
braised chicken drumsticks with hot arrabbiata sauce |
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| Tortelloni
Al Nero
Di Seppia Ripieni Di Polpa Di Granchio - £5.50 starter £10.50
main |
| Delicious
fresh giant black tortelloni stuffed with crab meat with a creamy prawn
and chive sauce. |
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| Pappardelle
Alla Emilio - £4.50 starter £8.50 main |
| Large
pasta ribbons with prawns, wilted fresh spinach, smoked salmon, creme fraiche
and brandy. |
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for our vegetarian quests, Emilio can substitue mushrooms for fish. |
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| Fusilli
Con Melenzane Basilico E Pancetta - £3.95 starter £7.50
main |
| Pasta
spirals with grilled aubergines, tomatoes, fresh basil and crunchy pancetta
served with shavings of parmesan. |
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for our vegetarian quests, Emilio can substitue mushrooms for fish. |
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| Main
Courses |
| Arista
Di Maiale Con Castagne E Mele- £9.50 |
| Pork
loin steak with caramelised chestnuts and apples. Served with roasted root
vegetables and potatoes. |
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| Salsiccie
Di Cinghiale All' Uccelletto - £8.95 |
| Wild
board sausages cooked with borlotti beans, tomato sauce, served with mashed
potatoes. |
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| Tonno
Alla Griglia Con Miele E Aceto Balsamico - £9.95 |
| Fresh
tuna steak grilled and dressed with our balsamic honey dressing. Served
with a crispy salad and country style chips. |
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| Bistecca
Con Salsa Di GorgonzolaE Mele - £10.50 |
| Organic
sirloin steak cooked in brandy, red wine and gorgonzola sauce, served with
apple, roasted root vegetables and potatoes. |
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| Risotto
Ai Due Formaggi Con Melenzane - £7.95 |
| Arborio
rice cooked, ' al dente' with asiago and gorgonzola cheese and balsamic
grilled aubergines. |
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| Pollo
Ai Funghi Misti Con Marsala E Pancetta - £9.50 |
| Free-range
breast of chicken with red onions, mixed wild mushrooms and pancetta in
marsala wine sauce. Served with mashed potatoes and fresh wilted spinach. |
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| Branzino
Alla Mediterranea - £9.50 |
| Fillet
of fresh seabass cooked in a light artichoke, olive and oregano tomato sauce.
Served with green beans and country style chips. |
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| Extras
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| - Potato
Rosti £1.20 |
| - Saute
Potatoes £1.20 |
| - Crispy
Fried Zucchini £1.80 |
| - Dressed
Mixed Leaf House Salad with Sundried Tomatoes £2.25 |
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| Desserts |
| Lemon
Brulee - £3.50 |
| Glazed
under the grill - a wonderful contrast between hot and cold |
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| Torta
Di Ginger Con Crema Di Mascarpone - £3.50 |
| A light
syrupy ginger cake served with mascarpone cream. |
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| Panettone
Allan Banana - £3.50 |
| Immensely
popular with our 'regulars', this traditional sweet Italian sponge cake
is cooked in a way that will remind you of an upmarket bread and butter
pudding, served warm. |
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| Pera
Cotta Con Vino Servita Con Gelato E Salsa Sciroppata - £3.50 |
| Pear
braised in wine and served in its own syrup, accompanied with italian vanilla
ice cream. |
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| Gelato
All' Amaretto Con Cantuccini - £3.50 |
| A luxury
Amaretto ice cream served with Tuscan biscotti. |
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| Selection
of dessert wines and hot refreshments.... |
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are offering a wonderful Moscatto Di Pantelleria by the glass - 125cl £3.00
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