Valvona & Crolla - Caffe Bar

This is a sample menu from July 2009. Our main menu and recommended wines change daily.

ANTIPASTI

Zuppa del Giorno - £4.40
Homemade soup of the day served with V&C bakery bread
Bruschetta alla Napoletana - £5.40
Italian tomatoes, anchovy, capers and olives marinated in extra virgin olive oil, garlic and basil, served on V&C® griddled sourdough bread
Prosciutto e Frutti - £6.99
Slices of Proscuitto di Parma with melon and fresh green figs
V&C Antipasto - £10.95,£18.60 for two
Selection of Italian cured meats, Fonteluna® sausage, Mozzarella di bufala, Italian tomatoes, roast vegetables, bruschetta and rocket
Polpettine al Sugo - £7.80
Homemade pork and beef meatballs with pine nuts, in a rich tomato sugo served with V&C focaccia

PRIMI PIATTI
Rigatoni all' Amatriciana - £8.99
Pasta served with an Italian smoked bacon and tomato sugo.
Recommended wine: Aglianico 2006 V&C (Bin 12)
Spaghettini con Vongole - £9.99
Pasta served with fresh clams, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic and a little chilli
Recommended wine: Sauvignonas 2007 Toblar (Bin 7)
Ravioli con Spinachi e Ricotta - £9.99
Handmade pasta filled with spinach and ricotta and served in a rich herb and butter sauce
Recommended wine: Garganega 2007 V&C (Bin 4)

SECONDI PIATTI
Frittata con Fava - £10.99
Italian style omelette made with broad beans, fresh herbs and Parmigiano Reggiano, served with a light salad
Recommended wine: Falanghina 2007 V&C (Bin 5)
Fritto Misto - £12.99
Lightly fried squid, prawns, halibut and courgettes, served with a light salad
Recommended wine: Sauvignonas 2007 Toblar (Bin 7)
Pollo Saltimbocca - £13.99
Free range chicken breast pan-fried with sage, proscuitto and white wine, served with mashed potatoes and broccoli
Recommended wine: Gavi di Gavi 2008 Terredavino (Bin 6)

PIZZE
Pizza Gorgonzola e Zucchine - £10.99
V&C bakery pizza bianca with gorgonzola and courgette
Recommended wine: Sauvignonas 2007 Toblar (Bin 7)
Pizza con Romano e Rucola - £10.99
V&C bakery pizza with a tomato and basil sugo, salami, rocket and mozzarella di bufala
Recommended wine: Valpolicella 2007 Allegrini (Bin 11)
Pizza Peperoni e Cipolle - £10.99
V&C bakery pizza bianca with roasted onion and peppers and mozzarella di bufala
Recommended wine: Aglianico 2006 V&C (Bin 12)

CONTORNI
Insalata Mista - £2.99
Seasonal leaves, roasted red pepper, fennel and cherry tomatoes dressed with V&C Fior’ Fiore® extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Insalata di Pomodoro - £2.99
Seasonal Italian tomatoes, mixed leaves and black olives dressed with V&C Fior’ Fiore® extra virgin olive oil and fresh basil

Every dish is individually prepared and freshly cooked to order.
Please be prepared to wait for up to 30 minutes for each course at peak times.
Service charge is not included.