Cicchetti - Manchester

Apperitivo

• Bellini VenezianaGBP 9.50

  classic Bellini made with white peach juice and Prosecco

• RossiniGBP 9.50

  Prosecco with fresh strawberries

• Aperol SpritzGBP 9.95

  Aperol and Prosecco

Piatti Da Dividere

Plates to share (recommend a minimum of 2 people)

• TerraGBP 15.95

  a special selection of cured meats from around Italy

• Fritto PortofinoGBP 16.95

  deep fried prawns, scallops and calamari served with garlic aioli and spicy mayo

Pane and Bruschetta

• Olives and TapenadeGBP 3.95

  with Sardinian flat bread

• Selection of Italian BreadsGBP 4.20

• Garlic BreadGBP 4.55

• Garlic Bread with Tomato and BasilGBP 4.70

• Garlic Bread with CheeseGBP 4.75

• BruschettaGBP 4.95

  with Sicilian Pachino tomatoes, garlic and basil

Stuzzichini

• Prosciutto San Daniele and Gnocco FrittoGBP 8.50

  prosciutto with fried dough sticks

• Buffalo MozzarellaGBP 7.95

  smoked aubergine, marinated in extra virgin olive oil, garlic, chilli and mint

• BurrataGBP 8.95

  (a special mozzarella) with Parma ham and marinated black truffle

• Chargrilled AvocadoGBP 5.80

  with chilli vinaigrette

Carpaccio, Tartare and Insalata (Salad)

• Carpaccio of Piemontese Fassona BeefGBP 9.95

  with parmesan and rocket

• Tartare of Fresh TunaGBP 9.95

  mixed with olive oil, french mustard, lemon juice, and wild rocket (Prepared at your table)

• Avocado SaladGBP 6.95

  avocado, vine tomato, red onion in a balsamic and pomegranate dressing

• Beetroot Carpaccio and Goats CheeseGBP 6.95

  roasted with rosemary, thyme and garlic with spiced breadcrumbs

• Smoked Chicken Breast SaladGBP 7.95

  with Cicchetti style 'caesar' dressing and Sardinian pane carasau

• Duck SaladGBP 7.95

  with rocket, Melinda apples from Trentino, Pancetta and balsamic vinegar

• Insalata CapreseGBP 6.95

  mozzarella, avocado, tomato and basil

• Kale SaladGBP 6.95

  cucumber, red onion, sweet potato, chopped tomato and Pecorino with balsamic and pomegranate dressing

Pasta and Al Forno

• Truffle and Pecorino RavioliGBP 9.95

• Ravioli ZuccaGBP 9.50

  pumpkin ravioli with sage and butter

• SpaghettiniGBP 10.95

  with prawns, mussels, garlic, chilli and tomato

• Spaghetti CarbonaraGBP 8.50

  egg yolk and pancetta

• Tagliatelle BologneseGBP 8.50

  the oldest recipe of Nonna Maria from Bologna. Our sauce is slow cooked over 6 hours

• Tagliolini all'AragostaGBP 14.95

  fresh egg spaghetti with lobster and cherry tomato

• Gnocchi GorgonzolaGBP 8.95

  in a baked parmesan basket

• Spinach and Ricotta RavioliGBP 7.95

  with Pachino tomatoes

• Ravioli LobsterGBP 11.95

  with lobster bisque and prawns

• Melanzane ParmigianaGBP 8.95

  Classic Sicilian. Layers of aubergine, parmesan and tomato baked in the oven

• Lasagne al FornoGBP 8.95

  layers of pasta with slow cooked beef ragu

• Risotto ScallopGBP 10.95

  in a garden pea cream with a grilled scallop

• Pacccheri NapoletanaGBP 8.95

  borlotti beans, mussels, chilli and garlic

Pizza

All our dough is freshly made on the premises

• MargheritaGBP 6.95

  the classic pizza of Naples with tomato, buffalo mozzarella and basil

• CalabreseGBP 7.80

  with 'Nduja Calabrian soft spicy sausage and buffalo mozzarella

• Pollo ParmigianaGBP 8.50

  with smoked chicken, mozzarella cheese, parmesan and fresh basil

• Prosciutto and FunghiGBP 8.20

  with buffalo mozzarella, porcini mushrooms, Italian ham and tomato

• BasilicataGBP 8.20

  with spicy sausage, chilli, tomato and buffalo mozzarella

• FiorentinaGBP 7.95

  with tomato, buffalo mozzarella, spinach and egg

• CalzoneGBP 8.20

  folded pizza with tomato, cheese and ham

• PuglieseGBP 10.20

  tomato, burrata, Parma ham, rocket and black truffle

Fritti

Traditional fried street food

• Baby MozzarellaGBP 5.80

  fried cheese balls

• Sicilian AranciniGBP 5.95

  rice balls filled with beef ragu

• Lobster Tail TempuraGBP 10.95

  with spicy mayo

• GamberoniGBP 9.95

  fried king prawns with spicy mayo

• Mozzarella in CarrozzaGBP 5.50

  fried mozzarella in bread with garlic and pesto sauce

Carne (Meat)

• Lamb CutletsGBP 11.50

  marinated in sun-dried tomato and thyme

• Spiedino di PolloGBP 8.95

  chicken wrapped in Pancetta with rosemary

• Grilled Rib-EyeGBP 16.95

  grilled rib-eye steak with fresh Italian dressing

• Fillet of Beef TagliataGBP 14.95

  served with rocket, datterino tomato and marinated mushrooms in a balsamic dressing

• Pollo MilaneseGBP 9.95

  flattened breast of chicken, pan fried in breadcrumbs with rocket and pachino tomatoes

• Grilled Tuscan Fennel SausageGBP 9.50

  with borlotti and cannellini beans

• Mixed GrillGBP 17.95

  Italian homemade sausage, lamb cutlets and rib-eye steak

Pesce (Fish)

• Calamari FrittiGBP 8.50

  classic fried squid

• Gamberoni PiccantiGBP 10.95

  Sicilian prawns with chilli lemon and garlic

• King ScallopsGBP 10.95

  gratin with garlic, olive oil, and breadcrumbs

• Fillet of Sea Bass #1GBP 11.50

  with olive oil, garlic, lemon zest and broccoli di rapa

• Fillet of Sea Bass #2GBP 11.95

  baked in black salt with herb and olive oil salmoriglio

• HalibutGBP 12.95

  with samphire, cherry tomato and chilli

• Mixed Grilled FishGBP 18.95

  a selection of different fish and shellfish

Vegetai (Vegetables)

• PiselliniGBP 3.95

  baby peas with onions and bacon

• Tenderstem BroccoliGBP 3.95

  with garlic and chilli

• Zucchine FritteGBP 4.50

  fried courgette sticks

• Patatine FritteGBP 3.95

  chips

• Patatine Fritte al TartufoGBP 4.70

  chips with Parmesan and truffle

• Roasted PotatoGBP 3.95

  with onions

• Mixed SaladGBP 4.10

• Rocket and Parmesan SaladGBP 4.20

Vini

Bianco - North

• Remigio, Chardonnay

  100% Chardonnay, fruity bouquet with an elegant finish

  • 175mlGBP 5.65
  • 250mlGBP 8.00
  • BottleGBP 22.90

• Pinot Grigio (Veneto)

  Delicately fruity, full and refined. Lightly elegant

  • 175mlGBP 6.30
  • 250mlGBP 8.90
  • BottleGBP 26.50

• Soave Classico Doc (Veneto)

  Dry with well balanced acidity. Fresh and delicate notes of elder and lime

  • 175mlGBP 6.95
  • 250mlGBP 9.75
  • BottleGBP 27.95

• Pinot Grigio Santa Margherita (Veneto)

  Dry, full-bodied but crisp and firm in structure with an intense ∧ typical aroma

  • 175mlGBP 7.90
  • 250mlGBP 11.50
  • BottleGBP 34.00

• Sauvignon Bianco (Veneto)

  Dry and elegant white wine. Pale yellow in colour with greenish hints. Particularly suitable as an aperitif and perfect with hors d'oeuvres

  • 175mlGBP 7.95
  • 250mlGBP 11.60
  • BottleGBP 33.30

• Gavi di Gavi (Piemonte)

  Novi Ligure, is Piedmont's leading white wine. This small, family run estate produces a prime example: a refined but intense, tangy dry white with an intriguing hint of lime

  • BottleGBP 42.00

Central

• Trebbiano d'Abruzzo (Abruzzo)

  Undoubtedly one of the regions best whites. Good intensity and persistence on the nose

  • 175mlGBP 6.35
  • 250mlGBP 9.00
  • BottleGBP 23.60

• Frascati Superiore DOC (Lazio)

  Dry and light in colour and flavour with a lingering taste of bitter almonds

  • 175mlGBP 6.65
  • 250mlGBP 9.20
  • BottleGBP 25.30

• Verdicchio Classico Castello di Jesi (Marche)

  Pale straw in colour with green tinges, this wine has a fine scent and dryness with a good fruit-acid balance

  • 175mlGBP 6.95
  • 250mlGBP 9.75
  • BottleGBP 29.20

• Vernaccia di San Gimignano (Toscana)

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

  • BottleGBP 39.80

South and the Islands

• Grillo Bianco (Sicily)

  A wine with charm and finesse rarely found in the area. Full bodied, but delicate, rose petal aroma: the palate has fruit acidity and structure. This is the future "Pinot Grigio"

  • 175mlGBP 6.40
  • 250mlGBP 9.00
  • BottleGBP 26.90

• Falanghina Irpinia Doc, Tenuta Cavalier Pepe (Campania)

  Fresh and fruity on the palate with strong and persistent notes of citrus, pineapple and white flowers. On the palate it is fresh with a perfectly balanced acidity and a good structure

  • 175mlGBP 7.80
  • 250mlGBP 11.15
  • BottleGBP 33.50

• Greco di Tufo Tenuta Cavalier Pepe (Campania)

  Smooth and elegant on the palate, full-bodied with mineral notes on the finish

  • BottleGBP 34.50

• Vermentino (Sardegna)

  Straw yellow in colour with greenish reflections. with a fresh fragrance reminiscent of ripe apple. Dry on the palate without being bitter; fresh and lively; almond-rich backdrop and an excellent persistence

  • BottleGBP 34.50

• Colomba Platino (Sicily)

  Notes of peach, melon, banana and jasmine. The palate is fresh, soft, fruity, balanced and medium-bodied

  • BottleGBP 39.50

• Lacryma Christi Bianco Doc, Tenuta Cavalier Pepe (Campania)

  Straw yellow in colour with hints of white peach and pear on the nose and a typical liqourice aroma. Well-structured and balanced wine, showing fine fruit complemented by mineral notes

  • BottleGBP 40.00

Rosé

• Nerello Mascalese Rosé (Sicilia)

  Obtained mainly from Nerello Mascalese grapes. The wine is inviting, slightly, warm nose with a background of peach and spices, considerable finesse on the palate which is kept together by a nice balanced acidity

  • 175mlGBP 6.00
  • 250mlGBP 8.00
  • BottleGBP 23.90

• Pinot Grigio Rosé Torresella (Veneto)

  The grapes are harvested during September then destemmed crushed and left to a brief cold maceration to bring out the primary aromas

  • 175mlGBP 7.00
  • 250mlGBP 9.50
  • BottleGBP 28.20

• Rosé Montepulciano Cerasuolo "Campirosa" DOC Illuminatti (Abruzzo)

  The colour is brilliant and clear. On the palate it has a dry, fresh, delicate texture with good persistence

  • 175mlGBP 8.50
  • 250mlGBP 11.70
  • BottleGBP 34.00

Prosecco, Champagne and Sparkling

• Prosecco

  • 125mlGBP 7.95
  • BottleGBP 35.95

• Prosecco Rosé

  • 125mlGBP 8.50
  • BottleGBP 38.95

• Prosecco Le Manzane DOCG

  • 125mlGBP 8.50
  • BottleGBP 38.95

• House Champagne

  • 125mlGBP 10.90
  • BottleGBP 48.95

• House Champagne Rosé

  • 125mlGBP 12.70
  • BottleGBP 54.95

• Veuve Clicquot

  • BottleGBP 76.00

• Bollinger

  • BottleGBP 74.50

• Laurent-Perrier Rosé

  • 125mlGBP 14.95
  • BottleGBP 90.00

• Dom Perignon

  • BottleGBP 195.00

• Cristal

  • BottleGBP 250.00

Rossi

North

• Remigio, Piemonte

  Ruby red in colour with subtle violet hints. Light and fruity on the palate. The Italians like this wine for everyday drinking due to its soft tannis and ripe fruit foods

  • 175mlGBP 5.65
  • 250mlGBP 8.00
  • BottleGBP 22.90

• Cabernet del Veneto (Veneto)

  An intense ruby red wine with a characteristic herbaceous flavour when young. It has balanced tannins with a full harmonious body

  • 175mlGBP 6.80
  • 250mlGBP 9.60
  • BottleGBP 28.00

• Merlot Grave del Friuli Terre DOC (Friuli)

  Vivid ruby red in colour with a pronounced bouquet of herbs and blackberry with a dry taste, pleasantly tannic with a slightly bitter aftertaste

  • 175mlGBP 7.10
  • 250mlGBP 9.90
  • BottleGBP 29.50

• Barbera d'Asti Vespa (Piemonte)

  It has a brilliant transparency, ruby red colour with reflexes tending towards garnet. Its smell is vinous, clear with hints of vanilla and toasted bread

  • BottleGBP 38.90

• Barolo Batasiolo (Piemonte)

  Deep garnet red. Intense and persistant aromas of ripe fruit, flowers and spices

  • BottleGBP 54.80

• Amarone della Valpollcella Classico (Veneto)

  This wine is aged between 10-12 months in oak casks and it is unfiltered. It is ruby red in colour with delicate notes of cloves, wild berries and violet with a good body

  • BottleGBP 61.40

Central

• Rosso Piceno (Marche)

  The distinct notes of ripe cherry on the nose are echoed on the seductively velvety palate. Silky tannins are perfectly balanced by a notable structure

  • 175mlGBP 6.75
  • 250mlGBP 9.25
  • BottleGBP 27.30

• Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Illuminati (Abruzzo)

  Deep mature ruby red, rich full nose with notes of oak and spice, full bodied, ripe and round

  • 175mlGBP 7.90
  • 250mlGBP 11.15
  • BottleGBP 32.00

• Chianti Riserva Vigna Albergotti (Toscana)

  Red, warm, round bouquet with flavours of ripe plum and spices. Good balance of tannins on the finish

  • BottleGBP 39.50

• Rosso di Montalcino (Toscana)

  Bright ruby red, intense and very fine with marked overtones of violet and blackberry with an elegant finish

  • BottleGBP 47.25

• Lago di Corbara (Umbria)

  'Castello di Corbara' is intense ruby red in colour with a bouquet of ripe fruit with overtones of spice Full and round on the palate, soft tannins and a lingering finish

  • BottleGBP 54.00

South & the Islands

• Primitivo (Puglia)

  Fruity bouquet with an abundance of berries and plums

  • 175mlGBP 6.00
  • 250mlGBP 8.50
  • BottleGBP 25.00

• Nero d'Avola (Sicilia)

  Bright ruby with purple tones. Intense nose with berry fruit aromas. Medium weight with forward fruit flavours and a silky texture

  • 175mlGBP 6.10
  • 250mlGBP 8.95
  • BottleGBP 26.50

• Syrah Astoria (Sicilia)

  Very intense ruby red colour; typical bouquet with traces of red berry fruits, bilberry and liquorices. Its taste is full bodied and supple, intense and good structure

  • 175mlGBP 7.80
  • 250mlGBP 11.20
  • BottleGBP 33.50

• Negro Amaro (Puglia)

  The distinct notes of ripe cherry on the nose are echoed on the seductively velvety palate. Silky tannins are perfectly balanced by a notable structure

  • 175mlGBP 9.15
  • 250mlGBP 12.00
  • BottleGBP 35.00

• Primitivo, Coppi (Puglia)

  A crisp fruity wine, purple tinged, ruby red in colour, youthful with heady aromas of ripe fruit

  • BottleGBP 36.00

Specially Imported for San Carlo Cicchetti

• White Wine - Bianco di Vespa

  From a small vineyard in Puglia

  • 175mlGBP 8.00
  • 250mlGBP 11.50
  • BottleGBP 33.00

• Red Wine - II Bruno dei Vespa

  An IGP Puglia red that can elegantly accompany daily meals of all kinds

  • 175mlGBP 7.70
  • 250mlGBP 11.10
  • BottleGBP 32.50

• II Rosso dei Vespa Salento

  Is harmony of freshness and fantasy which reflects the pugliese nature on our tables

  • BottleGBP 41.00

Birra

• Mastri Birrai Umbri, Italian Blonde Ale

  Rich aromas of lemon blossom and summer fruit, crafted from a selection of the best Italian spelt and finest malts

  • 330mlGBP 5.50

• Mastri Birrai Umbri, Italian Pale Ale

  An intense and cloudy amber colour with copper tones and a compact and persistant head

  • 330mlGBP 5.50

• La Gradisca

  • 330mlGBP 5.00

• Peroni Nastro Azzurro

  • 330mlGBP 4.50

• Moretti

  • 330mlGBP 4.75

• Menabrea

  • 330mlGBP 4.85

Cicchetti Caffè Speciali

• Bicerin TorineseGBP 3.95

  hot chocolate, espresso and whipped cream

• BombardinoGBP 5.95

  espresso, zabaglione cream, grappa and whipped cream

• Iced CoffeeGBP 3.95

  espresso ice and sugar

• Iced Liquor CoffeeGBP 6.50

  with Baileys or Amaretto

• CoffeeGBP 4.25

  caramel cream hot espresso, caramel, cream

Soft Drinks and Juices

• CokeGBP 3.25

• Diet CokeGBP 3.25

• Still Water

  • Bottle (750ml)GBP 3.95

• Sparkling Water

  • Bottle (750ml)GBP 3.95

• San Bitter RossoGBP 3.00

• AppletiserGBP 3.00

• CrodinoGBP 3.00

• Fruit JuicesGBP 3.60

  Orange, Apple, Cranberry, Pineapple, Grapefruit

• Fever-Tree MixersGBP 3.50

  Indian Tonic Water, Naturally Light Tonic Water, Elderflower Tonic Water, Mediterranean Tonic Water, Ginger Ale, Ginger Beer, Lemon Tonic, Soda Water, Lemonade