OGGI Simply Italian menu with up-to-date-prices

OGGI Simply Italian Menu

September 7, 2026
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OGGI Simply Italian has served guests from 161 London Road in Leicester since 2013. Close to the railway station, university and De Montfort Hall, it presents Italian hospitality in a polished but approachable dining room suited to relaxed dinners and special occasions.

The kitchen takes familiar Italian classics and gives them a modern presentation while retaining recognisable flavours. Antipasti such as bruschetta can lead into freshly prepared pasta and lasagne, with grilled meat and fish adding variety to the main courses.

Seafood dishes, including whole fish when available, show the breadth of the menu beyond pasta. Desserts such as tiramisu are prepared in house, allowing a meal to finish with the same attention to traditional Italian cooking that shapes the savoury courses.

Italian wine and the restaurant’s own Italian beer complement the food, while the central location makes OGGI convenient before a performance or an evening in the city. Guests with allergies or dietary needs should ask staff to confirm current ingredients and preparation before ordering.

Address: 161 London Road, Leicester LE2 1EG, England

OGGI Simply Italian Menu

Bruschetta

Bruschetta Alla Romana
£6.95

Toasted Italian bread topped with freshly and finely chopped tomatoes, garlic and basil.

Bruschetta “Gusto Mioʼ
£7.95

Toasted Italian bread topped with spicy sausage and mozzarella gratin.

Bruschetta Oggi
£7.25

Toasted Italian bread with three different toppings (aubergine, peppers, courgette).

Garlic Bread

Garlic Bread
£6.95
Garlic Bread with Cheese
£7.95

Antipasti/Starter

Grande Antipasto Oggi
Serves 2 £22.95 / Serves 4 £42.95 / Serves 6 £60.95

An assortment of delicious Parma ham, salami, mortadella, grilled courgette, aubergine, peppers with mozzarella, rocket and Parmesan. (Served with bread and grissini.)

Zuppa Del Giorno
£8.95

Soup of the Day served with toasted bread.

Patè Della Casa
£9.95

Homemade chicken liver patè served with toasted bread and berry sauce.

Insalata Caprese
£10.25

Sliced tomatoes, mozzarella garnished with fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil.

Antipasto Italiano
£13.25

Selection of delicious Parma ham, salami and mortadella, served with olives, grissini and parmesan cheese.

Funghi Piemontese
£11.25

Fresh mushroom sautéed in garlic, white wine, parsley and cream sauce.

Verdure Marinate Alla Griglia
£11.25

Grilled aubergine, courgettes and peppers, marinated with extra virgin olive oil, mint, garlic and chilli, served with mozzarella.

Pasta

Penne Arrabbiata
£14.95

Pasta tubes with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, fresh chillies and parsley in tomato sauce.

Lasagna Bolognese
£16.95

Egg pasta sheets layered with beef ragu, béchamel sauce and mozzarella.

Gnocchi Sorrentina
£15.95

Potato dumplings in tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella gratin.

Spaghetti Aglio Olio
£14.95

Classic Spaghetti dish with garlic, chilli, parsley and extra virgin olive oil.

Cannelloni Ricotta Spinach
£14.95

Cylindrical type of Egg pasta baked with a ricotta cheese and spinach filling, covered with mozzarella, tomato and béchamel sauce.

Pappardelle alla Amatriciana
£15.95

Ribbon shaped egg pasta with red wine, bacon, shallots, garlic, chilli, and tomato sauce, topped with parmesan cheese.

Penne Al Salmone
£15.95

Delicious pasta tubes cooked with smoked salmon, finely chopped shallots, a dash of brandy in a creamy sauce with a touch of tomato.

Fettuccine Filetto è Fungi Crema
£18.95

Delicious flat egg pasta with beef fillet strips, mushroom, brandy and cream sauce.

Risotto Funghi e Tartufo
£18.95

Classic Italian rice with mushroom, brandy and creamy Truffle Sauce.

Risotto Pescatora
£18.95

Classic Italian rice with white wine, cherry tomato, baby squid, prawns and mussels.

Spaghetti Oggi
£19.49

An explosion of seafood flavours including prawns, mussels and squid cooked in white wine with fresh cherry tomatoes. Delicious!

Pappardelle Calabrese

Ribbon shaped egg pasta with pork ragu and nduja sausage.

Penne Braccio di Ferro

Penne pasta with fresh spinach and blue cheese sauce.

Secondi Piatti / Main Course

All served with seasonal vegetables.

Pollo alla Carbonella
£19.95

Grilled chicken breast with garlic butter, lemon and green peppercorn.

Pollo Diavola
£19.95

Breast of chicken cooked with garlic, chill, oregano and fresh herbs in a tomato sauce.

Pollo Marsala
£19.95

Breast of chicken in Marsala wine, cream and sage.

Pollo Oggi
£20.95

Breast of chicken in white wine with peppers, garnished with courgettes and prawns, in our special aurora sauce.

Saltimbocca Alla Romana
£25.95

Veal escalope cooked in white wine, sage and topped with Parma ham.

Vitello Funghi e Crema
£25.95

Veal cooked with wild mushrooms, a dash of brandy and a touch of cream.

Agnello Alla Toscana
£25.95

Sliced Rack of lamb cooked in chianti wine sauce, rosemary and sun-dried tomatoes.

Filetto Alla Griglia
£32.95

Grilled 9 oz. fillet steak with garlic butter.

Filetto Oggi
£32.95

9 oz. fillet steak on crouton base, topped with chicken liver patè with a port wine sauce.

Filetto al Dolce Latté
£32.95

9 oz. fillet steak cooked in a creamy blue cheese sauce.

Filetto Al Pepe
£32.95

9 oz. fillet steak in a green peppercorn sauce.

Side Dishes

Saute Potatoes
£5.95
Rocket Salad
£5.49
French Fries
£5.25
Tomato & Onion
£5.25
Spinach
£5.49
Mixed Salad
£5.49

Chef's Specials – Starter

All Chef’s specials are subject to availability.

Scallops Gratinata
£15.95

Fresh Scallops with white wine, parmesan, cream and mozzarella gratin.

Carpaccio Di Manzo
£12.95

Thinly sliced beef carpaccio with rocket, parmesan, olive oil, and lemon.

Gamberoni Diavola
£12.95

King Prawns cooked with white wine, garlic, chilli, fresh herbs in tomato sauce.

Mussels
£12.95

Fresh mussels, served with your choice of: 1) Mariniere – simmered in white wine, garlic, fresh herbs and a touch of cream or 2) Provencal sauce – cooked in a rich tomato sauce with Mediterranean flavours.

Burrata Oggi
£12.95

Creamy Burrata served on a bed of smoky grilled aubergine cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs and truffle paste.

Straccetti di Calamari
£12.95

Grilled strips of baby squid served with rocket and balsamic glaze.

Mozzarella Di Carrozza
£12.95

Mozzarella cheese coated in breadcrumb and fried until golden served with tomato sauce.

Polpette Di Manzo
£12.95

Homemade beef meat balls cooked in tomato sauce garnished with fresh basil and shavings of Parmesan cheese.

Chef's Specials – Pasta

All Chef’s specials are subject to availability.

Ravioli Della Casa
£17.95

Homemade ravioli filled with Pecorino cheese and black truffle in a creamy truffle sauce.

Casarecce Calabrese
£17.95

Casareeca pasta with nduja sausage, pork ragu and topped with flakes of parmesan.

Tagliolini All' Aragosta
£29.95

Egg pasta with fresh lobster, cooked with our special aurora sauce.

Spaghetti Gamberoni Piccanti
£19.95

Spaghetti tossed with king prawns, black olives, anchovies, and chillies, gently cooked in white wine with fresh herbs and a hint of tomato sauce.

Chef's Specials – Mains

All Chef’s specials are subject to availability.

Whole grilled Dover Sole

Price: Market Price — Please ask a member of staff for size and price

Mixed Grilled Fish
£29.95

Fresh fillet of Salmon, seabass, hake, scallops and Prawns.

Seabass Oggi
£21.95

Fresh Filet of Seabass, Lime sauce and Chives.

Salmone Gamberetti
£24.95

Fresh salmon fillet served with delicate water prawns in a creamy peppercorn sauce.

Monkfish Dello Chef
£25.95

A fresh fillet of monkfish, bathed in a delicate white wine sauce, with bursts of sweet cherry tomatoes and fragrant fresh herbs.

Nasello Dello Chef
£21.95

Fresh fillet of hake served on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes, garnished with grilled lemon, sun-dried tomatoes, and rosemary.

Branzino Alla Griglia
£31.95

Whole grilled sea bass served with fresh herbs, lemon and olive oil.

Suprema di Pollo
£19.95

Golden pan fried chicken supreme in butter and sage with melting mozzarella.

Dolci e Gelati / Desserts

Tiramisu All' Amaretto
£8.45

Oggi’s very own recipe tiramisu, made fresh in our kitchen daily.

Panna Cotta
£8.45

Traditional Italian dessert made with fresh cream, topped with berry sauce. Made freshly daily in our kitchen.

Profiteroles
£8.45

Soft choux pastries filled with tasty Chantilly and covered with chocolate cream.

Cassata Al Pistacchio
£8.45

Famous Italian ice cream based dessert with vanilla, pistachio, chocolate chip and fruit candies.

Affogato
£8.45

Vanilla ice cream topped with a shot of hot espresso.

Gelato Misto
£8.25

Mixed ice cream

Lemon Sorbet
£8.25
Mango Sorbet
£8.25
Mixed Italian Cheese
£10.95

served with biscuits

3 Course Meal

£49.95 per person, £10 per person deposit required.

Panna Cotta — Profiteroles — Tiramisu

Coffee & Tea

Espresso / Double Espresso
Single £3.40 / Double £3.90
Single / Double Espresso Macchiato
Single £3.50 / Double £4.25
Cappuccino
£3.95
Cafe Latte
£3.95

Sparkling Wine & Champagne

Prosecco di Valdobbiadene
Glass £9.25 / Bottle £36.95

A delightful prosecco, soft texture, clean as whistle, with green apple fruit, floral notes and a delicate finish.

Prosecco Rose
Bottle £36.95

This sparkling rose is made from Pinot Noir Grapes, using the spumante method. Its colour and scent recall those rose petals.

House Champagne
Bottle £64.95
Moet & Chandon
Bottle £84.95

Rose Wine

House Rose
175ml £7.25 / 250ml £9.25 / Bottle £25.95
Bardolino Chiaretto (Organic)
175ml £8.25 / 250ml £10.95 / Bottle £30.95
Pinot Grigio Rose
175ml £8.25 / 250ml £10.95 / Bottle £30.95

White Wine

House White
175ml £7.25 / 250ml £9.25 / Bottle £25.95
Sauvignon
175ml £8.25 / 250ml £10.95 / Bottle £30.95

Dry and elegant white wine. Pale yellow in colour with greenish hints.

Chardonnay
Bottle £30.95

A lovely well balanced, fresh wine with a delicate fruited bouquet of apple and acacia flowers.

Pinot Grigio
175ml £8.25 / 250ml £10.95 / Bottle £30.95

With a gentle floral aroma, good medium weight and a refreshing finish.

Red Wine

House Red
175ml £7.25 / 250ml £8.95 / Bottle £24.95
Primitivo
175ml £7.95 / 250ml £10.45 / Bottle £29.95

It has a spectacular concentration, intensity and elegance. The taste will surprise with depth and cleanliness and the incredible smoothness of its tannin. The richness of its fruit, its freshness and balance are signs of great longevity.

Merlot
175ml £7.50 / 250ml £9.95 / Bottle £28.95

A soft wine, ruby red in colour, with a slightly herbaceous and fruity bouquet, which is reflected in its well balanced flavour.

Montepulciano Dʼ Abruzzo
175ml £7.50 / 250ml £9.95 / Bottle £28.95

Ruby red in colour with faint violet hues. Pleasantly tannic, full-bodied and harmonious palate making wine ideal pairing for pasta and red meat dishes.

Cocktails

Rossini
£9.95

Fresh strawberries and Prosecco.

Bellini
£9.95

Peach juice and Prosecco.

Aperol Spritz
£9.95

Aperol and Prosecco.

Negroni
£9.95

Equal parts of gin, vermouth and Campari.

Soft Drinks

Coca Cola
£3.75
Coke Zero
£3.75
Lemonade
£3.55
Apple / Orange Juice
£3.50

Spirits

Bacardi
£4.25
Brandy
£4.25
Gin
£4.25