La Vecchia Scuola Menu

Garlic pizza bread smothered in garlic and herbs butter topped with smoked salt. Add tomato sauce or mozzarella cheese for £2 each.

Stracciatella cheese (the creamy part of burrata cheese) with marinated tomato, basil pesto and toasted bread.

Selection of home made bread with balsamic oil and butter.

Toasted bread with stracciatella di burrata cheese and your choice of: Parma ham, crispy basil and tomato; Smoked salmon, lime pickled red onions and rocket; Classic marinated tomatoes with balsamic rocket.

Braised belly pork glazed in apple cider and honey sauce served with parsnip two ways, balsamic crostinis and crispy guanciale with asparagus.

Our selection of cured meats and cheeses with olives, all served in a crispy pizza bread base.

Fresh mussels cooked in a creamy lemon and white wine sauce served with fresh bread.

Smoked salmon roulade with lime and dill mascarpone and prawns served with balsamic croutons and asparagus salad.

Lightly dusted squid rings, king prawns and sea bass served with courgette crisps and home made aioli.

Home made Arancine stuffed with mushrooms, mozzarella and grana padano served with a rich tomato, garlic and basil ragu topped with rocket and crispy oyter mushrooms.

Home made chicken liver pate served with parma ham crisps, red onion marmalade, gherkins and toasted bread.

Chicken supreme served with crushed potatoes, asparagus, crispy oyster mushrooms and a cream of marsala, mushrooms and truffle sauce.

Perfectly matured 10oz ribeye steak, our favourite cut, its generous marble makes this cut the most succulent of all, best enjoyed pink. We serve it with chips, roasted cherry tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms and peppercorn sauce.

Lamb duo combining grilled lamb loin with lamb shoulder rillette, served with parma ham wrapped potato cake, asparagus, minted pea puree, red wine jus and crispy oyster mushrooms.

Sirloin steak medallions served with pecorino smashed potatoes, house salad, crispy peppered onions and peppercorn sauce.

8oz matured fillet steak served with parma ham wrapped potato cakes, grilled asparagus, crispy peppered onions and peppercorn sauce.

Pan roasted sea bass fillets served with prawns, crushed potatoes, broccoli steams and a cream of lemon, butter and bisque sauce.

Mixed grill combining lamb loin, sirloin medallions, chicken breast and chorizo sausages served with smashed pecorino potatoes, crispy peppered onions and red wine jus.

Our very own style of this classic creamy and cheesy pancetta carbonara tossed with tagliatelle pasta topped with lightly poached egg yolk and crispy guanciale.

Pan roasted chicken finished in a creamy mushrooms, marsala and truffle sauce tossed with tagliatelle pasta and topped with oyster mushrooms crips.

Slow cooked classic vegetable ragu tossed with spaghetti pasta topped with balsamic rocket.

Our favourite seafood dish combining squid, clams, prawns and mussels cooked in a rich white wine, tomato and bisque sauce.

Home made classic beef bolognese ragu tossed with spaghetti pasta.

Lobster ravioli finished in a prawns, lemon, butter and bisque sauce topped with crispy basil.

Home made lasagne with our very own beef bolognese ragu served with garlic pizza bread and balsamic rocket.

Risotto with pan roasted pancetta, chicken and mushrooms finished with a creamy marsala truffle sauce topped with crispy guanciale and oyster mushrooms crisps.

Risotto cooked with squid, king prawns, clams and mussels finished in a rich white wine, tomato and bisque sauce.

Risotto cooked with mushrooms and a cream of marsala, grana padano and truffle sauce topped with grilled asparagus.

Tomato and mozzarella pizza topped with two varieties of pepperoni and mascarpone.

Classic tomato and mozzarella pizza based topped with crispy basil and stracciatella di burrata cheese.

Tomato and mozzarella based pizza topped with spinach, goats cheese, red onion marmalade, basil pesto and drizzled with honey.

Tomato and mozzarella based pizza topped with n’duja, salami, pepperoni, olives and rocket.

White pizza with mozarella, stracciatella burrata cheese, mortadela, marinated tomatoes, basil pesto and rocket.

Mozzarella based pizza with n’duja, mascarpone, honey, pecorino and crispy guanciale topped with crispy basil.

White pizza topped with smoked salmon, stracciatella di burrata cheese, pickled red onion, king prawns, rocket and olive oil.

Tomato and mozzarella based pizza topped with salami Napoli, pepperoni, mortadella and parma ham topped with rocket.

Half folded pizza stuffed with mozzarella and our ragu of chicken, pepperoni, chorizo ant tomato and the open half with mascarpone and parma ham.

Folded pizza stuffed with chicken, garlic mushrooms and mozzarella served with balsamic rocket and Napoli sauce.

Folded pizza stuffed with our rich tomato and vegetables ragu served with balsamic and grana padano rocket salad.

Classic chicken ceaser salad with crispy parma ham crisps, balsamic croutons and grana padano shavings.

Grilled goats cheese salad with candy beetroot, red onion marmalade, honey drizzled croutons and grilled asparagus.

Marinated mixed olives.

Selection of home made bread with balsamic oil.

Garlic pizza bread topped with basil tomato and vegan mozzarella.

Pan sautéed garlic mushrooms finished in a vegan cream and parsley sauce served with fresh bread.

Toasted bread topped with tomato marinated in garlic, olive oil and basil topped with rocket.

Pan roasted asparagus with red onions and oyster mushrooms finished in vegan cream sauce tossed with fusilli pasta.

Risotto cooked with pan roasted mushrooms finished in creamy truffle sauce.

Creamy risotto with peas and asparagus finished in a rich creamy sauce topped with balsamic pea shoots.

Classic chunky tomato, garlic and chilli sauce tossed with spaghetti pasta napolitana.

Classic ravioli filled with chickpeas cooked in a creamy tomato sauce topped with rocket.

Old time classic home made pizza dough topped with tomato and vegan mozzarella with a sprinkle of oregano.

Tomato and vegan mozzarella based pizza topped with asparagus, olives, marinated tomatoes and balsamic rocket.

Folded pizza stuffed with our very own vegetable ragu served with rocket salad.

Fresh mussels in a creamy lemon and white wine sauce served with fresh bread.

Creamy garlic mushrooms with mozzarella and toasted bread.

Lightly dusted squid rings with courgette crisps and home made aioli.

Breaded brie served with chilli jam and grilled home made focaccia.

Toasted bread topped with a classic garlic, basil and olive oil marinated tomatoes and rocket.

Chicken liver pate with red onion marmalade, gherkins and toasted bread.

Sirloin steak medallions served with pecorino smashed potatoes, crispy onions and house salad. Add peppercorn sauce £2.

Sea bass fillet finished in a creamy lemon sauce served with smashed potatoes and green beans. Add prawns £3.

Chicken breast escalopes topped with parma ham served with a cream of marsala and mushrooms sauce, crushed potatoes and broccoli steams.

Slow roasted belly pork glazed in honey cider sauce served with smashed potatoes, parsnip puree and broccoli steams.

Smoked salmon linguine with zucchini in a white wine and lemon sauce tossed with linguine pasta.

Classic pancetta carbonara with lightly poached egg yolk.

Home made classic bolognese ragu tossed with spaghetti pasta.

Home made lasagne served with garlic pizza bread and balsamic rocket.

Hand made arancine filled with mushrooms, mozzarella and grana padano served with Napoli sauce and crispy oyster mushrooms.

House mixed salad with a smoked salmon, lime mascarpone and prawns roulade topped with lime pickled red onions and balsamic crostinis.

Classic chicken Ceaser salad topped with parmesan shavings.

Classic pizza with our own pizza dough with tomato sauce and mozzarella.

Tomato and mozzarella pizza topped with two types of pepperoni.

Tomato and mozzarella based pizza topped with spinach, goats cheese, red onion marmalade and honey.

Folded pizza filled with sautéed garlic mushrooms, chicken and mozzarella served with Napoli sauce.

Lemon and lime panna cotta served with passion fruit coulis.

Classic home made tiramisu dusted with chocolate.

Our very own banoffee pie with chocolate cream.

Truffle brownie tort with berry salad.

Vanilla ice cream drowned in espresso coffee.

Fresh mussels finished in a creamy white wine, lemon and butter sauce served with fresh bread.

Pan roasted king prawns and chorizo finished in a rich arrabbiatta sauce topped with toasted bread.

Garlic mushrooms finished in a creamy sauce topped with mozzarella, crispy oyster mushrooms and fresh bread. Vegetarian.

Calamari rings served with courgette crips and home made aioli.

Toasted bread topped with stracciatella di burrata cheese and marinated tomatoes in garlic, olive oil and basil garnished with rocket. Vegetarian.

Panko-breaded brie served with chilli jam and balsamic toasted bread. Vegetarian.

Chicken liver pate with toasted home made bread, red onion marmalade, gherkins and parma ham crisps.

Selection of cured meats and cheeses with marinated olives and garlic pizza bread slices.

Lamb loin with lamb shoulder rillette served with green beans, crushed potatoes, red wine jus, crispy oyster mushrooms and minted pea puree.

Sirloin steak medallions served with house salad, pecorino squashed potatoes, crispy onions and peppercorn sauce.

Sea bass fillet served with buttered smashed potatoes, green beans and creamy lemon sauce with prawns.

Chicken escalopes topped with parma ham pan roasted with sage served with broccoli steams, crushed potatoes and a cream of marsala mushrooms sauce.

Slow roasted belly pork glazed in honey and apple cider served with smashed potatoes, broccoli steams and parsnip two ways (puree and crisps).

Smoked salmon and zucchini finished in a creamy white wine sauce tossed with linguine pasta.

Classic creamy pancetta carbonara tossed with spaghetti pasta finished with lightly poached egg yolk and crispy guanciale.

Pan roasted mushrooms finished in a creamy truffle sauce tossed with tagliatelle pasta topped with crispy oyster mushrooms. Vegetarian.

Home made lasagne served with garlic pizza bread and balsamic rocket salad.

Classic tomato and mozzarella based pizza topped with N’duja, (spicy Calabrian sausage) olives, pepperoni, salami, rocket and grana padano.

Tomato and mozzarella based pizza topped with spinach, goats cheese, red onion marmalade, stracciatela di burrata cheese and basil pesto (nuts free). Vegetarian.

Folded pizza stuffed with mozzarella and a rich vegetables ragu served with balsamic rocket salad. Vegetarian.

Folded pizza stuffed with a salami, N’duja, chicken and pepperoni rich Neapolitan ragu served with parma ham and baked mascarpone.

Grilled goats cheese salad with candy beetroot, red onion marmalade, honey drizzled croutons and asparagus. Vegetarian.

Classic house style chicken Ceaser salad with crispy parma ham crips, balsamic croutons and grana padano shavings.

Our very own tiramisu dusted with chocolate and a shot of espresso.

Home made banoffee pie with chocolate cream.

Lemon and lime panna cotta served with passion fruit coulis.

Truffle brownie tort with berry salad. Vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan.

Vanilla ice cream drowned in espresso coffee with cream and chocolate.

Cheeseboard with our selection of italian cheeses, crackers and fruits with a glass of house dessert wine.

Home made tiramisu served with espresso coffee. Vegetarian.

Sticky toffee pudding cheesecake served with berry salad and a choice of ice cream or pouring cream. Vegetarian.

Chocolate truffle brownie torte served with berry salad and a choice of ice cream or pouring cream. Vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan.

Lemon and lime panna cotta served with passion fruit coulis and a shot of the classic limoncello liqueur. Vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan.

Classic home made banoffee pie served with berry salad. Vegetarian.

Choices of vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, salted caramel, pistachio, lemon sorbet, passion fruit sorbet, blood orange sorbet. Vegetarian.

Topped with mozzarella.

Served with with toasted bread.

Risotto balls stuffed with mushrooms and mozzarella.

Mortadella and burrata cheese bruschetta.

Home made pizza with tomato and mozzarella.

Tomato and mozzarella pizza topped with pepperoni.

Tomato, mozzarella, ham and mortadella.

Home made beef bolognese ragu with spaghetti pasta.

Creamy and cheesy pancetta sauce with tagliatella pasta.

Rich 6 hour home cooked tomato sauce tossed with linguine pasta.

Selection of ice creams: Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate, Blood Orange Sorbet, Passion Fruit Sorbet, Lemon Sorbet.

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.

Delicate, fresh and pleasantly fruity with distinct floral and white flower scents. Harmonic, dry and smooth and medium bodied on the palate.

A green apple and elderflower bouquet. Dry and full bodied palate with a velvety finish.

Passion fruit and aromatic herbs on the nose, on the palate there is an explosion of yellow fruit, savoury and mineral with an excellent persistence.

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.

A complex nose with aromas of red and dark fruits such as blueberries, blackberry and cherry. Warm and broad on the palate, full bodied and well balanced.

Delicate aromas of small red berry fruits, wild cherry and a hint of spice. It is full bodied, well structured with soft and well balanced tannins.

A warm and delicate note of ripe berries, in particular blueberries and cherries. Full bodied, soft, warm and harmonious with subtle velvety tannins followed by pleasant light liquorice notes on the finish.

A light rose colour, the nose is light and fresh with hints of small red berry fruits. Soft and delicate on the palate with a persistent finish.

Delicate pink, bright and elegant, it is fragrant with delicate hints of peach and wild raspberry on the nose. Delicately crisp and aromatic, it is fresh with a soft and clean finish.

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.

An elegant Prosecco, the pure expression of Italian bubbles.

Aromas of cherry and red berries on the nose with delicate floral notes. Crisp and light on the palate with a persistent foam.

Notes of apricots, citrus fruits and gingerbread with a delicate and subtle mousse and a generous, full bodied structure.

Italian classic made with Aperol, prosecco and soda.

Campari, prosecco and soda.

Gin, elderflower, prosecco, almond and lime.

Sarti, prosecco, soda.