Cicchetti Lounge is an Italian small plate restaurant and cocktail bar at 62 Low Petergate in York. Its intimate, elegant room provides a relaxed setting for lunch, dinner, drinks or a celebration in the heart of the historic city.
Cicchetti are Venetian snacks and small plates, intended to be enjoyed individually or shared across the table. Bruschetta, panini, lasagne and seafood dishes such as peppered calamari show the range of familiar Italian flavours available within this flexible format.
Sharing several dishes allows diners to move between crisp breads, pasta, meat, vegetables and seafood without committing to a single large main. Tiramisu offers a classic finish, while fine wines and cocktails make the lounge as suitable for an aperitif as it is for a full meal.
The restaurant opens seven days a week and takes reservations, with larger group bookings handled directly by the team. Guests with allergies or dietary requirements should discuss the latest menu and kitchen preparation with staff before ordering.
Address: 62 Low Petergate, York YO1 7HZ, England
Cicchetti Lounge Menu
Tapas Dishes
King Prawns Arrabiata
King prawns cooked a rich cherry tomato, garlic and a hint of chilli sauce complemented with freshly baked bread.
Glazed Belly Pork
Crispy belly of pork glazed in a tangy honey mustard sauce garnished with crispy sage leafs.
Beef Cheek
Slow cooked beef cheek and olive ragu served with crispy sautéed potatoes.
Salt and Pepper Calamari
Crispy squid seasoned with salt and pepper served with home made garlic and basil mayo.
Arancine Siciliano
Crispy golden brown arancine stuffed with braised beef bolognese, served with napoli sauce and a generous topping of grated grana padano and crispy sage leafs.
Lamb Arrosticcini
Classic succulent lamb skewers marinated in a blend of lemon, garlic and aromatic herbs served with a peppery parmesan rucola salad.
Pollo All Cacciatore
Classic chicken thigh boneless and skinless cooked in a classic red wine ragu with baby sautéed potatoes.
Salmon Veneziana
Smoked salmon roulade filled with king prawns, lime mascarpone and dill served with balsamic crostini’s and a lime pickled rocket salad.
Fritto Misto
Combination of salt and pepper calamari and prawns served with garlic basil mayo.
Rigatoni Mare e Monti
Pan roasted chorizo and king prawns finished in a rich arrabiatta sauce tossed with rigatoni pasta.
Mussels Della Casa
Fresh mussels cooked in a choice of creamy white wine and garlic sauce or rich arrabiatta served with fresh bread.
Antipasto Italiano
Combination of cured meats, cheeses and vegetables with balsamic grissinnis.
Chicken Caesar Salad
Warm chicken caesar salad topped with grana padano shavings.
Meatballs All Nonna
Classic home made tender beef meat balls simmered in a rich spicy tomato sauce served with golden toasted bread.
Bruschetta Di Manzo
Golden toasted bread topped with our braised beef cheek ragu, grilled red peppers and lemon dressed rocket.
Sautéed Chorizo
Pan roasted chorizo sautéed in honey served with crispy sautéed potatoes.
Beef Pappardelle
Braised pulled beef ragu tossed with pappardelle pasta topped with grated pecorino.
Crispy Brie
Panko breaded Brie served with sweet chilli jam and golden toasted bread.
Mushrooms All Gorgonzola
Pan roasted mushrooms finished in a creamy gorgonzola (italian sweet blue cheese) sauce served with fresh bread.
Truffle Suppli
Crispy truffle risotto balls filled with mushrooms, mozzarella and grana padano served with roasted garlic and truffle mayo.
Cannelloni Ripieni
Classic cannelloni filled with spinach and ricotta baked in a creamy tomato sauce and mozzarella.
Lasagne Rusticana
Pulled beef cheek ragu lasagne baked in a rich tomato sauce topped with mozzarella and grana padano.
Side Dishes
4.50 each
Marinated Olives
Garlic Bread
House Bread
House Fries
Truffle Fries
Pancetta Fries
Rucola and Grana Salad
Garlic Sautéed Potatoes
Mixed Salad
Vegan Dishes
Vegan Ravioli
Delicate ravioli filled with vegetables and chickpeas served in a rich aromatic cream of tomato sauce sprinkled with aromatic herbs.
Bruschetta Classica
Golden toasted Puglia bread topped with tomatoes marinated in garlic, basil and olive oil topped with balsamic rucola.
Funghi All’Aglio
Pan-roasted mushrooms in a garlic and plant-based cream sauce, served with fresh bread.
Rigatoni Pomodoro
Rich slow cooked tomato sauce with cherry tomatoes, basil and garlic tossed with rigatoni pasta.
Mediterranea Salad
A vibrant blend of artichokes, marinated olives, sun blushed tomatoes tossed with crisp baby gemms and peppery rocket topped with tangy pickled red onions.
Desserts
🍃 = Vegetarian, 🌾 = Gluten Free, 🌱 = Vegan. If you have any allergies, intolerances or special dietary requirements, please let a member of staff know.
Amaretto Tiramisù
Homemade amaretto liqueur tiramisù, dusted with chocolate and berries.
Passion Fruit Panna Cotta
Passion fruit liqueur panna cotta served with fresh passion fruit.
Brownie Al Cioccolato
Gluten-free chocolate brownie served with pouring cream.
Torta Di Formaggio
Vegan cheesecake served with berry salad.
Sorbetto Al Limone
Classic Italian lemon sorbet. Add scoop +2.50
White Wine
175ml | 250ml | Bottle
La Vecchia Pinot Grigio Lucido Terre Siciliane IGP
The nose is very soft with notes of white peach and green apple. In the mouth there is a balance of fruit and acidity giving a pleasing elegance and a hint of aniseed on the finish.
Costa Vino Bianco
Delicate, fresh and pleasantly fruity with distinct floral and white flower scents. Harmonic, dry and smooth and medium bodied on the palate.
Sauvignon Blanc IGT Intrigo
A green apple and elderflower bouquet. Dry and full bodied palate with a velvety finish.
Aragosta Vermentino di Sardegna DOC
Well balanced aromas, delicate and fragrant reminiscent of ripe apples. Dry and crisp on the palate with a pleasantly lingering aftertaste of almonds.
Red Wine
175ml | 250ml | Bottle
La Vecchia Merlot Terre Siciliane IGP
On the nose the bouquet is soft and fruity with blackberries and blueberries dominating. In the mouth the fruit is both fresh and lightly spicy with a soft finish.
Ca’ del Lago Cabernet Sauvignon DOC
A complex nose with aromas of red and dark fruits. Warm and broad on the palate, full bodied and well balanced.
Muina Syrah Salento IGP
Intense ruby red colour with violet highlights. It has fruity aromas with hints of black pepper. On the palate it is warm and rounded with medium tannins.
Villa Borghetti Valpolicella Classico DOC
Only the finest selected grapes from the Veneto hills are used to produce this fragrant wine that is a versatile ‘all rounder’. Soft and supple with vanilla edged dark fruit aromas and deep raisin flavours.
Cocktails
Spritz Collection—£10.50 each; Italian Icons—£11.00 each; Signature Cocktails—£11.00 each; Tequila & Tropicals—£10.50 each; Classic & Crafted—£11.00 each
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, prosecco, soda. Orange & rosemary
Campari Spritz
Campari, prosecco, soda. Orange & rosemary
Sarti Spritz
Sarti, prosecco, soda, orange peel & mint
Apple Spritz
Aperol, apple cider, soda. Apple & mint
0% Alcohol and Low ABV
Teetotaler Sparkling White Wine
Peroni Libra 0.0%
Zero Artspritz (Aperol style)
Espresso 0% Martini
Soft Drinks
Bottles
Fruit Juice by the glass (Apple, Orange, Pineapple, Cranberry)
Pepsi
Pepsi Zero
Appletizer
Coffee & Tea
Tea Selection £4.00. Decaf coffee +£0.40, Soy Milk +£0.50, Oat Milk +£0.50
Espresso
Americano
Cappuccino
Latte
Shots
£3.50