Little Italy York Menu

Our own chicken liver pate infused with port and brandy, served with onion chutney and toasted bread.

Home-made deep fried rice balls filled with spicy ‘nduja sausage and scamorza affumicata cheese.

Toasted rustic bread topped with creamy buffalo mozzarella, figs and pear chutney, finished with walnuts and thyme.

Homemade fresh paccheri pasta tossed with a rich medley of prawns, squid, mussels and clams, sautéed with garlic, cherry tomatoes, fresh parsley and a delicate hint of chilli. A vibrant taste of the sea, perfectly balanced with the warmth of Italian tradition.

Spaghetti pasta in a rich tomato, meatball and peas sauce, finished with Parmesan shavings.

Calamarata pasta with swordfish, garlic, courgettes and Sicilian red pesto, finished with delicate stracciatella.

Home-made special ribbon pasta, served with tiger prawns and home-made pistacchio pesto. Finished with fresh burrata.

Potato gnocchi cooked in a perfectly tangy, creamy and cheesy sauce, with fantastically paired walnuts and mushrooms.

Silky tagliolini with tiger prawns and king prawns, cherry tomatoes, Calabrian ‘nduja, white wine and parsley.

Grilled fillet of salmon served on a bed of baby gem lettuce, asparagus, boiled eggs, roast potatoes and croutons, finished with honey mustard dressing.

Fresh swordfish, cooked in white wine, garlic, olives, red onion, fresh tomato and herbs. Served with roasted new potatoes and sautéed spinach.

A 400g prime ribeye steak, simply grilled to your liking and served with truffle-infused butter. Accompanied with home-made fries, mushrooms, courgettes and roasted cherry tomatoes. (Extra sauce £3.95).

An individual Italian cooked cream dessert, enriched with white chocolate and served with raspberry compote.

Traditional Sicilian pastries filled with cream, fresh ricotta cheese, pistachio nuts and chocolate chips.

Italian triffle with layers of soft sponge fingers soaked in limoncello liqueur with a lemon creme patisserie made with mascarpone cheese.

A creamy hazelnut semifreddo with a decadent chocolate center, coated in crunchy toasted nuts and finished with a drizzle of caramel sauce.

Vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce, topped with amaretto liqueur, a shot of espresso coffee and crushed amaretti biscuits.

Served warm, topped with a caramel toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream.

A delightful slice of our rotating selection – featuring classic and seasonal flavours. Ask your server for today’s choice.

A rich and indulgent chocolate cake with a melted chocolate center, served warm alongside a scoop of smooth vanilla ice cream (vegan option available).

Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, hazelnut and lemon sorbet.

A delicately crafted soup, prepared daily with the finest seasonal ingredients, served with warm artisan bread.

Velvety fior di latte mozzarella, layered with fragrant basil, vine-ripened tomatoes, and a touch of pesto, elegantly finished with a balsamic glaze.

Crispy golden goat cheese, perfectly paired with a luscious cinnamon pear chutney, offering a balance of delicate sweetness and subtle tang.

Our signature chicken liver paté, enriched with port and brandy, served with caramelized onion chutney and crisp toasted bread.

Plump king prawns gently sauteed in a bold n’duja infused sauce and cherry tomatoes, served with Carasau bread.

Layer of Eggplant parmigiana, breaded and fried until golden, served over a creamy cheese fondue’.

Toasted rustic bread topped with creamy stracciatella, Parma ham, fresh rocket and sun-dried tomatoes.

Homemade Mezzemaniche pasta with fresh seasonal vegetables in a light, aromatic tomato sauce.

Classic slow-cooked Bolognese sauce with tender minced beef, tomatoes, and herbs.

Fresh spaghetti in a creamy pancetta, egg, and Parmesan sauce, a true Roman classic.

Creamy risotto with sauteed mushrooms and a touch of truffle, finished with balsamic glaze.

Home made gnocchetti in a bold, spicy tomato sauce with Italian sausage and N’Duja.

Fresh home made tagliolini with mussels, cherry tomatoes, garlic, and white wine for a coastal touch.

Fresh egg tagliatelle with chicken, mushrooms, garlic and a smooth creamy sauce.

Cubes of panfried salmon, served on a bed of baby gem lettuce, asparagus, boiled eggs, potatoes and crutons, finished with honey mustard dressing.

Crispy baby gem artisan bufala mozzarella, honey glazed chicken, crispy pancetta, and heritage cherry tomatoes, finished with olive oil and balsamic reduction.

Slow cooked belly pork in a sweet and sour glaze, with garlic-infused puree and sauteed spinach.

Pan-fried seabass over ratatouille, paired with golden roasted potatoes.

Tender chicken in a rich tomato sauce with peppers, olives, and herbs, served with dauphinoise potatoes.

Succulent 7oz ribeye, grilled to perfection, with a rich peppercorn sauce, roasted potatoes, wild mushrooms, and asparagus.

Rich sticky pate sponge soaked in buttery toffee sauce, paired with vanilla ice cream.

Your choice of 2 scoops : Vanilla, Chocolate, Hazelnut, Strawberry and Lemon Sorbet.

An individual italian cooked cream dessert, enriched with white chocolate and served with mix forest fruit compote.

A refreshing take on the classic Italian dessert, made with layers of limoncello soaked ladyfingers and lemon-infused mascarpone cream

Chef’s home-made soup of the day served with freshly baked bread.

Marinated mixed olives served with freshly baked bread.

A typical Calabrian dish. Spicy spreadable pork sausage served with fresh ricotta cheese and toasted ciabatta bread.

Home-made sliced toasted bread, topped with chopped tomatoes, garlic, extra virgin olive oil and oregano. Finished with freash rocket leaves.

Our most popular starter: – a selection of fresh produce from our deli, with the finest Italian cured meats and cheeses served with marinated olives, mushrooms and Sardinian music bread.

Whole tigers prawns, sautéed in garlic and chilli butter, with a delicate white wine and Italian cherry tomato sauce.

Traditional fried eggplant aubergines, baked in a tomato and basil sauce, finished with fresh mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

Sautéed sliced mushrooms in a rich garlic cream and taleggio cheese sauce. Served with truffle butter flavoured polenta.

A soft and creamy mozzarella cheese, served with Parma Ham and topedino cherry tomatoes, garnished with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, basil and oregano.

Finest air dried Italian cured beef freshly sliced and topped with rocket leaves, sun blushed tomatoes and parmesan shavings, finished with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil & lemon juice.

A mixture of lightly fried calamari, tiger prawns and fresh salmon. Served with a salad garnish and seafood sauce.

DOP bufala mozzarella, served with basil, tomato, pesto and finished with balsamic glaze.

Homemade gnocchetti pasta with a delicious vegetable ragu, made with aubergine, garlic, parsley and basil in a rich tomato sauce. Finished with grated salted ricotta cheese.

Egg pasta ribbons with sautéed mushrooms, courgettes, onions, fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic and white wine. Finished with rocket leaves and parmesan cheese.

A home-made pasta tubes with a spinach and chicken breast filling. Topped with a creamy béchamel sauce, finished with a tomato sauce and parmesan cheese.

Home-made gnocchetti pasta with delicious spicy Italian 100% pork sausage. Served with rich Calabrese pesto of aubergine and sun dried tomatoes. Finished with parmesan shavings.

Arborio rice with fresh squids, tiger prawns and clams. Cooked in a white wine, saffron, garlic and parsley sauce.

Homemade ravioli filled with porcini mushrooms. Served with a four cheese, cream and truffle sauce. Finished with sautéed champignon mushrooms.

Home-made fresh tagliolini pasta with a rich sauce, strips of filet steak, pancetta, sun dried tomatoes, aubergines, onion and garlic.

Egg pasta ribbons in a rich mince beef sauce with tomato, basil, pesto Genovese and a touch of cream. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parmesan cheese.

Layers of egg pasta baked in a rich meat sauce with mozzarella cheese and a creamy béchamel sauce.

Spaghetti with prawns, white wine, garlic and parsley in a rich tomato and cream sauce. Garnished with tiger prawns.

Home-made ravioli with a crab and lobster filling. Served with a delicate saffron sauce and garnished with king prawns.

Home-made fresh tagliolini pasta, served with a rich spicy tomato, guanciale, garlic and onion sauce. Infused with N’Duja paste and finished with shavings of pecorino cheese.

A roulade of chicken breast with roasted rosello ham, provolone cheese and herbs. Partnered with a delicate white wine, cream and cheese sauce with a baked Parmesan crisp.

Fillet of fresh salmon, served with tiger prawns in a light white wine, cream and tomato sauce.

Breast of chicken pan roasted, with oyster mushrooms, flambéed with brandy and finished with a cream and black peppercorn sauce.

A selection of seafood with king prawns, queen scallops, mussels, tiger prawns, calamari and langoustine. Cooked in a white wine, garlic and tomato sauce. Served on a bed of fresh home-made spaghetti pasta.

Slow roasted belly pork with a smoked sweet and sour sauce. Served with red cabbage and potato pure, infused with roasted garlic and thyme.

Fillets of fresh seabass, served with a delicate white wine, garlic, basil, cherry tomato and prawn sauce. Accompanied with roast potatoes, root vegetables puree and grilled asparagus.

Prime cut of tender fillet steak, served in a delicate creamy porcini mushrooms sauce.

King prawns sautéed in garlic & parsley, flambéed with brandy. Served resting on a delicate tomato, chilli and prawn bisque, with fresh tagliolini al nero di seppia.

Prime cut of tender Yorkshire fillet steak, flambéed with port and finished with a delicate truffle cream and crushed black peppercorn sauce.

Tender lamb rump, slowly cooked with balsamic honey and chilli jus. Served resting on a bed of root vegetable puree with dauphinoise potatoes and spinach.

Pan roasted Yorkshire rack of lamb, with aromatic herbs in a classic Italian red wine jus. Served with roast potatoes, ratatouille and a root vegetable puree.

Grilled chicken breast.

Prime cut of tender Yorkshire fillet steak, simply grilled to your liking.

Yorkshire rack of lamb simply grilled to your liking.

Hand cut home made fries

Hand cut home made fries with spicy N’Duja paste.

Mixed side salad

Fresh tomato, basil and olive oil salad

Fresh tomato and onion salad

Individual portion of seasonal vegetables

Sautéed mushroom with garlic and parsley

Sautéed spinach, butter and parmesan cheese

Served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar