Piccolino Nottingham is an Italian restaurant at 7 Weekday Cross in the Lace Market. An open kitchen brings the activity of cooking into the dining room, while a cocktail bar and fair weather terrace overlooking the square offer different ways to use the venue. The contemporary setting suits business lunches, celebrations and relaxed evening meals.
The menu follows modern Italian dining with a strong seasonal focus. Fresh pasta, pizza, meat, fish and vegetable dishes are presented alongside antipasti intended for the aperitivo hour. Careful sourcing and familiar Italian flavours give the kitchen a broad base without losing a clear culinary identity.
Current chef selections can include saffron arancini with truffle mayonnaise, meatballs in slow cooked tomato sauce and bruschetta built on charred sourdough with heritage tomatoes. Vegan and vegetarian options are available across the menu. Guests with allergies should review the latest information and speak with staff before ordering.
Italian wine, cocktails and aperitivi support the meal, whether guests begin at the bar or stay for several courses. The outdoor terrace is particularly suited to daytime drinks when conditions are comfortable. Piccolino Nottingham brings polished service and modern Italian warmth to one of the city’s most characterful historic districts.
Address: 7 Weekday Cross, Nottingham NG1 2GB, United Kingdom
Piccolino Nottingham Menu
Da Dividere
FOR THE TABLE
OLIVE
Pitted Gordal olives, marinated with guindilla chillies
FOCACCIA
Freshly baked focaccia, extra virgin olive oil & Maldon sea salt
FOCACCIA STYLE – ROSEMARY & SEA SALT
Hand stretched garlic bread
TOMATO & FRESH BASIL
Hand stretched garlic bread
MOZZARELLA & SMOKED PROVOLA CHEESE
Hand stretched garlic bread
Crudi
RAW BAR
TARTARE DI TONNO
Diced yellowfin tuna, lime juice, olive oil, salt, shallots, red chilli, chopped chive, avocado, sweet potato crisps & red vein sorrel
OYSTERS SIX
Colchester oysters served with Amalfi lemon mignonette & tabasco
OYSTERS NINE
Colchester oysters served with Amalfi lemon mignonette & tabasco
Antipasti
STARTERS
BRUSCHETTA CLASSICA
Vine-ripened tomatoes, toasted sourdough, garlic, oregano & fresh basil
BRUSCHETTA CON GAMBERONI
Toasted sourdough, king prawns, confit garlic butter, chilli, lemon & flat leaf parsley
ARANCINI
Crispy truffle & mushroom risotto balls, mozzarella & truffle mayonnaise
CALAMARI
Crispy fried baby squid, chilli & lemon mayonnaise
CARPACCIO
Thinly sliced raw beef, Venetian dressing, rocket & Parmesan Reggiano salad
FRITTO MISTO
Lightly fried king prawns, red mullet, baby squid & whitebait with confit garlic mayonnaise
COCKTAIL DI GAMBERI
North Atlantic prawns, baby gem, Marie rose sauce, pickled cucumbers, spring onion & watercress
BURRATA CON PESTO
Apulian creamy mozzarella, basil pesto, semi dried tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil
CAPESANTE – THREE
Hand-dived scallops, garlic & parsley butter & fresh lemon juice
CAPESANTE – FIVE
Hand-dived scallops, garlic & parsley butter & fresh lemon juice
ANTIPASTO MISTO (SMALL)
Parma ham, salame Calabrese, bresaola, salame Napoli, mozzarella di bufala, Pecorino Romano & ricotta. Freshly baked bread, balsamic onions, pickled hot peppers & caper berries
ANTIPASTO MISTO (LARGE)
Parma ham, salame Calabrese, bresaola, salame Napoli, mozzarella di bufala, Pecorino Romano & ricotta. Freshly ba
Pasta
LINGUINE GAMBERONI
King prawns, vine-ripened tomatoes, chilli & garlic butter
LINGUINE VONGOLE
Fresh Palourde clams, white wine, vine ripened cherry tomatoes, chilli & garlic
TAGLIATELLE BOLOGNESE
Slow cooked beef ragù, tomato & fresh basil
ORECCHIETTE CON SALSICCIA
Traditional small ear-shaped pasta from Puglia, Neapolitan sausage ragu, spicy ‘nduja, semi-dried tomatoes, matured Italian cheese, fresh basil & parsley
SPAGHETTI CARBONARA
Free-range eggs, guanciale & Pecorino Romano
RAVIOLI GRANCHIO
‘Hand-picked Devonshire crab filling, North Atlantic prawns, lobster sauce, red chilli, garlic, basil & chives’
LASAGNE VERDI
Slow-cooked beef ragu, traditional green pasta, bechamel, tomato & Parmesan
RIGATONI ALLA VODKA
Fresh rigatoni with a spicy vodka tomato sauce & grated parmesan
RIGATONI ALLA VODKA (Sharer)
Vodka, tomato sugo & cream, white wine, garlic, onions & freshly grated parmesan
PACCHERI ALL'AMATRICIANA
Large tube pasta, guanciale, tomatoes, pecorino Romano cheese, onions, garlic & freshly chopped garden herbs
PACCHERI ALL'AMATRICIANA – SHARER
Large tube pasta, guanciale, tomatoes, pecorino Romano cheese, onions, garlic & freshly chopped garden herbs
PACCHERI ALL'AMATRICIANA VEGAN
Large tubed pasta, red onion, tomato sauce & fresh basil
PACCHERI ALL'AMATRICIANA VEGAN – SHARER
Large tubed pasta, red onion, tomato sauce & fresh basil
Salads
CAESAR
Gem lettuce, Parmesan, pancetta, Caesar dressing, anchovies & garlic sourdough croutons
CAESAR SMALL
Gem lettuce, Parmesan, pancetta, Caesar dressing, anchovies & garlic sourdough croutons
CAPRESE LARGE
Vine-ripened tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella & fresh basil
CAPRESE SMALL
Vine-ripened tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella & fresh basil
TRICOLORE, SMALL
Buffalo mozzarella, heritage tomatoes, avocado, basil pesto & fresh basil
TRICOLORE, LARGE
Buffalo mozzarella, heritage tomatoes, avocado, basil pesto & fresh basil
Bistecca
DRY-AGED RIBEYE 275G
Cotswolds & West Country | British Isles | Heritage Breeds
FILLET 225G
Heritage Breeds | British Isles
CHATEAUBRIAND
Heritage Breeds | West Country & County Amagh | British Isles | The prized cut from the fillet, deliciously soft & tender, served with roasted rosemary & garlic potatoes, grilled mediterranean vegetables & steak sauces
T-BONE FIORENTINA
Heritage Breeds | West Country & County Amagh | British Isles | The prized cut from the fillet, deliciously soft & tender, served with roasted rosemary & garlic potatoes, grilled mediterranean vegetables & steak sauces
Pizza
DIAVOLA
Tomato, spianata Calabrese spicy salami, ‘nduja, stacciatella, mozzarella, red chilli & flat leaf parsley
MARGHERITA
Traditional Neapolitan recipe, tomato, mozzarella & fresh basil
CAPRICCIOSA
Tomato, chestnut mushrooms, Italian roast ham, mozzarella & crispy Leccino olives
CALZONE
Folded pizza stuffed with Neapolitan sausage, tomato, ‘nduja, mozzarella & roasted peppers
SPAGNA
San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, chorizo, blue goat’s cheese & hot honey
ZUCCHINE E TARTUFO
White base, soy truffle cream, courgette ribbons, vegan mozzarella-style cheese, chestnut mushrooms, chilli & basil
PROSCIUTTO CRUDO E TARTUFO
White base, truffle cream, mozzarella, DOP Parma ham, rocket & Pecorino Romano
Sides
PATATINE FRITTE
Potato fries | Add truffle & Pecorino 1.75
PATATE AL FORNO
Garlic & rosemary roasted potatoes
PURE DI PATATE
Mashed potato
PURE DI PATATE CON TARTUFO
Add truffle 1.50
ZUCCHINE FRITTE
Courgette fries
BROCCOLETTI
Tenderstem broccoli, chilli & garlic
SPINACI
Garlic baby spinach
PISELLI E PANCETTA
Peas & pancetta
RUCOLA E PARMIGIANO
RRocket & Parmesan salad, with vinaigrette
INSALATA MISTA
Italian leaves, lemon dressing, basil, red onion, chives
Terra
FROM THE LAND
POLLO MILANESE
Pan-fried crispy breaded chicken, served with a rocket & shaved parmesan salad
FEGATO ALLA VENEZIANA
Our take on a true Venetian classic. Pan-fried calves liver, pancetta, onions, butter & sage with creamy mashed potato
POLPETTE CON PATATE
Beef, pork & caramelised onion meatballs, slow-cooked tomato sauce & roasted rosemary potatoes
PARMIGIANA
Fried layers of aubergine, tomato, smoked provola cheese & basil pesto
PARMIGIANA STARTER
Fried layers of aubergine, tomato, smoked provola cheese & basil pesto
Mare
FROM THE SEA
BRANZINO
A whole roasted sea bass, samphire, sea purslane, olive oil & lemon
MERLUZZO PEPERONATA
Roasted cod, peperonata & crispy samphire
SOGLIOLA
Whole Dover sole pan-fried, butter, capers, lemon & served with roast potatoes Subject to seasonal availability
Express Lunch
2- Courses £24.00pp | 3-Courses from £29.50pp
BRUSCHETTA CLASSICA
Vine-ripened tomatoes, toasted sourdough, garlic, oregano & fresh basil
ARANCINI
Crispy truffle & mushroom risotto balls, mozzarella & truffle mayonnaise
TRICOLORE, SMALL
Buffalo mozzarella, heritage tomatoes, avocado, basil pesto & fresh basil
LINGUINE GAMBERONI
King prawns, vine-ripened tomatoes, chilli & garlic butter
POLPETTE CON PATATE
Beef, pork & caramelised onion meatballs, slow-cooked tomato sauce & roasted rosemary potatoes
MARGHERITA
Traditional Neapolitan recipe, tomato, mozzarella & fresh basil
SEMIFREDDO
Chocolate & amaretto iced parfait, white chocolate coating, cherry molasses & hazelnut brittle & Amarena cherries
TIRAMISU
Espresso coffee, amaretto soaked sponge biscuits, mascarpone cream & cocoa powder
GELATI BISCOTTI BISCUIT
Selection of award-winning ice cream – Vegan flavours available on request
Kids Menu – To Start
GARLIC BREAD
Garlic & rosemary
CRISPY MOZZARELLA
Crispy coated mozzarella sticks, with tomato sugo dipping sauce
CAPRESE SKEWERS
CRISPY CALAMARI
Crispy fried squid, with garlic mayonnaise
Kids Menu – Pizza
PEPPERONI
Pepperoni, tomato & mozzarella
PROSCIUTTO E FUNGI
Ham, chestnut mushroom, tomato & mozzarella
CALZONE
Tomato, mozzarella & fresh basil
MARGHERITA
Tomato, mozzarella & fresh basil
MARGHERITA VEGAN
Tomato, vegan mozzarella-style cheese & fresh basil
Kids Menu – Pasta
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE
Beef & tomato ragu
PENNE POMODORO
Baby plum tomato & basil sauce
SPAGHETTI CARBONARA
Kids Spaghetti Carbonara
PENNE PESTO
Basil pesto & fresh tomatoes
Kids Menu – Mains
LASAGNE
Layers of pasta with beef ragu, bechamel sauce, cheese & basil
STEAK & CHIPS
Sirloin steak, garlic butter & chips
POLLO MILANESE
Crispy breaded chicken with rocket & parmesan salad
Kids Menu – Desserts
WARM CHOCOLATE PUDDING
SUNDAE BAR
Dessert Menu – Dolci
BOMBOLONI
Italian doughnuts, raspberry & chocolate sauce
CREMA CARAMELLATA
Baked caramel custard, rum poached prunes & vanilla cream
TORTINO AL CIOCCOLATO
Warm chocolate fondant, chocolate sauce & vanilla ice cream
SEMIFREDDO
Chocolate & amaretto iced parfait, white chocolate coating, cherry molasses & hazelnut brittle & Amarena cherries
ZEPPOLE
Soft choux bun, vanilla cream, nutella ice cream, hazelnut brittle & chocolate sauce
TIRAMISU
Espresso coffee, amaretto soaked sponge biscuits, mascarpone cream & cocoa powder
PANNA COTTA
Set vanilla cream, amarena cherries & amaretti biscuit
AFFOGATO
Amaretto, espresso coffee, amaretti biscuit & vanilla ice cream
CIOCCOLATINI
Six handmade chocolate truffles flavoured with Frangelico
Dessert Menu – Gelati
GELATI BISCOTTI BISCUIT
Selection of award-winning ice cream – Vegan flavours available on request
Sunday Roasts
ROAST BEEF
served pink or well done
ROAST CHICKEN
Yorkshire-bred Hubbard chicken, rosemary & garlic
PORCHETTA
Slow roasted pork belly, rosemary, garlic & sage
NUT ROAST VEGAN V VG
Our own recipe, rich in wholesome ingredients & full of fl avour
SHARING ROAST
Our beef, chicken & porchetta served together to share, with all the trimmings
Grande Tasting Menu
5 COURSES 58.00 PER PERSON | WINE FLIGHT 32.00. For a minimum of two people to share
OLIVE
Pitted Gordal olives, marinated with guindilla chillies
FOCACCIA
Freshly baked focaccia, extra virgin olive oil & Maldon sea salt
TARTARE DI TONNO
Diced yellowfin tuna, lime juice, olive oil, salt, shallots, red chilli, chopped chive, avocado, sweet potato crisps & red vein sorrel
BURRATA CON PESTO
Apulian creamy mozzarella, basil pesto, semi dried tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil
PACCHERI ALL'AMATRICIANA
Large tube pasta, guanciale, tomatoes, pecorino Romano cheese, onions, garlic & freshly chopped garden herbs
MERLUZZO PEPERONATA
Roasted cod, peperonata & crispy samphire
FILLET 225G & FRIES
West Country & County Armagh | British Isles, Heritage Breeds, served with fries & peppercorn sauce
SEMIFREDDO
Chocolate & amaretto iced parfait, white chocolate coating, cherry molasses & hazelnut brittle & Amarena cherries
A Taste of Piccolino
5 courses £48.00 per person | Wine flight £32.00. For a minimum of two people to share.
OLIVE
Pitted Gordal olives, marinated with guindilla chillies
FOCACCIA
Freshly baked focaccia, extra virgin olive oil & Maldon sea salt
ARANCINI
Crispy truffle & mushroom risotto balls, mozzarella & truffle mayonnaise
COCKTAIL DI GAMBERI
North Atlantic prawns, baby gem, Marie rose sauce, pickled cucumbers, spring onion & watercress
RIGATONI ALLA VODKA
Fresh rigatoni with a spicy vodka tomato sauce & grated parmesan
BRANZINO
A whole roasted sea bass, samphire, sea purslane, olive oil & lemon
POLPETTE CON PATATE
Beef, pork & caramelised onion meatballs, slow-cooked tomato sauce & roasted rosemary potatoes
TIRAMISU
Espresso coffee, amaretto soaked sponge biscuits, mascarpone cream & cocoa powder
Group Dining Menu
2-Courses £41.00pp | 3-Courses £46.00pp
BRUSCHETTA CLASSICA
Vine-ripened tomatoes, toasted sourdough, garlic, oregano & fresh basil
BRUSCHETTA CON GAMBERONI
Toasted sourdough, king prawns, confit garlic butter, chilli, lemon & flat leaf parsley
BURRATA CON PESTO
Apulian creamy mozzarella, basil pesto, semi dried tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil
CALAMARI
Crispy fried baby squid, chilli & lemon mayonnaise
ARANCINI
Crispy truffle & mushroom risotto balls, mozzarella & truffle mayonnaise
COCKTAIL DI GAMBERI
North Atlantic prawns, baby gem, Marie rose sauce, pickled cucumbers, spring onion & watercress
CARPACCIO
Thinly sliced raw beef, Venetian dressing, rocket & Parmesan Reggiano salad
TARTARE DI TONNO
Diced yellowfin tuna, lime juice, olive oil, salt, shallots, red chilli, chopped chive, avocado, sweet potato crisps & red vein sorrel
PARMIGIANA
Fried layers of aubergine, tomato, smoked provola cheese & basil pesto
POLLO MILANESE
Pan-fried crispy breaded chicken, served with a rocket & shaved parmesan salad
LINGUINE GAMBERONI
King prawns, vine-ripened tomatoes, chilli & garlic butter
RAVIOLI GRANCHIO
‘Hand-picked Devonshire crab filling, North Atlantic prawns, lobster sauce, red chilli, garlic, basil & chives’
RIGATONI ALLA VODKA
Fresh rigatoni with a spicy vodka tomato sauce & grated parmesan
LASAGNE VERDI
Slow-cooked beef ragu, traditional green pasta, bechamel, tomato & Parmesan
POLPETTE CON PATATE
Beef, pork & caramelised onion meatballs, slow-cooked tomato sauce & roasted rosemary potatoes
DRY-AGED RIBEYE 275G & FRIES
Cotswolds & West Country | British Isles | Heritage Breeds, served with fries & peppercorn sauce
FILLET 225G & FRIES
West Country & County Armagh | British Isles, Heritage Breeds, served with fries & peppercorn sauce
BOMBOLONI
Italian doughnuts, raspberry & chocolate sauce
CREMA CARAMELLATA
Baked caramel custard, rum poached prunes & vanilla cream
TORTINO AL CIOCCOLATO
Warm chocolate fondant, chocolate sauce & vanilla ice cream
TIRAMISU
Espresso coffee, amaretto soaked sponge biscuits, mascarpone cream & cocoa powder
SEMIFREDDO
Chocolate & amaretto iced parfait, white chocolate coating, cherry molasses & hazelnut brittle & Amarena cherries
Desserts
GELATI BISCOTTI BISCUIT
Selection of award-winning ice cream – Vegan flavours available on request