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Authentic Italian restaurant in the heart of Burnley

CHRISTMAS

IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE...

festive menu 2025

FESTIVE MENU – AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT DECEMBER UNTIL CHRISTMAS EVE

Enjoy 2 courses for £19.99 or 3 courses for £24.99

STARTERS

  • MEATBALLS

    Homemade Italian meatballs in a rich tomato sauce

  • GARLIC MUSHROOMS

    Pan fried mushrooms with white wine, garlic & cream

  • CHICKEN LIVER PATE

    Homemade chicken liver pate with cranberry sauce and bread

  • CLASSIC BRUSCHETTA

    Chopped fresh tomato, garlic, basil & fresh herbs

  • TRIO OF BRUSCHETTA

    Peppers, chicken liver pate, chopped tomato & basil

  • CHICKEN WINGS

    Salt & Pepper or BBQ

PIZZAS

  • FESTIVE PIZZA

    Chicken, stuffing, sausage, bacon, onion

  • PIZZA MARGARITA

    Mozzarella, basil & tomato

  • PIZZA CAPRICCOSA

    Ham, mushrooms, salami, olives, mozzarella

  • PIZZA DIAVOLA

    Salami, jalapeno, red onion, mozzarella

  • PIZZA VEGETARIAN

    Peppers, courgette, onions, mixed olives, mushrooms, mozzarella

  • PIZZA BBQ

    Smoked chicken, sweetcorn, BBQ sauce, tomato & mozzarella

PASTA & MAIN COURSES

  • SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE

    Classic traditional pasta served with our rich meat sauce

  • SPAGHETTI CARBONARA

    Creamy spaghetti with bacon and parmesan

  • TAGLIATELLE VEGETERIANA

    Broccoli, courgette, red onion, peppers and garlic in a tomato sauce

  • PENNE ARRABIATA

    Penne with salami, onions, garlic, and tomato sauce

  • LASAGNE

    Homemade classic beef lasagne with a rich creamy cheese sauce

  • FESTIVE TURKEY BURGER

    Turkey burger, bacon, sausage & apricot stuffing, cranberry sauce, served with house fries and a jug of gravy

  • SIRLOIN OR RUMP STEAK ON A STONE (+£3.99)

    Served with chips and a choice of steak sauce - Mexicana, Diane or peppered

  • SEA BASS BALLARO* (+£2.99)

    Fresh seabass cooked with spinach, prawns, garlic, white wine and cherry tomato

  • POLLO ALLA CREMA* (+£2.99)

    Chicken in a creamy garlic & white wine sauce

  • *CHOOSE ONE SIDE ORDER FROM:
    1. Vegetables (includes potatoes)
    2. Chips
    3. Salad
    4. Mash

DESSERTS

  • Ice cream
  • Chocolate fudge cake
  • Tiramisu
  • Mixed profiteroles

Christmas Day 2025

3 COURSE MEAL £69.99 PER PERSON, CHILDREN UP TO 10 YEARS OLD HALF PRICE

DINING TIMES 12:30PM AND 3:30PM ONLY

A deposit of £10 per person is required at the time of booking, a full pre-order is required by 14th December 2025, please inform us at the time of booking if any of your party have any food allergies

Please respect that the festive period is an extremely busy time, your patience and cooperation is greatly appreciated.

PRIMI

  • GAMBERONI TARANTINO

    Pan-fried king prawns with garlic, cherry tomatoes, and white wine

  • SOUP (V)

    Carrot & Coriander, served with fresh bread

  • MELON & PARMA HAM

    Fresh juicy melon with thinly sliced parma ham

  • TALEGLIO TOSCANO (V)

    Deep fried brie, coated in breadcrumbs, served with cranberry sauce and salad

MAIN COURSES

  • TACCHINO NATALIZIO

    Traditional roast turkey dinner, served with all the trimmings

  • SIRLOIN STEAK STEAK ON A STONE

    Sirloin steak on a stone, served a sauce of your choice (peppercorn, wild mushroom, or stilton) served with house chips

  • SALMON WITH PRAWNS

    Fresh salmon fillet, cooked in garlic, white wine, king prawns, cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs

  • SPINACH RICOTTA CANNELLONI (V)

    Seasoned spinach and riccotta filling inside cannelloni pasta tubes, topped with our signature, tasty tomato sauce and melted cheese

  • COTOLETTE DI AGNELLO

    Lamb shank, cooked in a red wine and rosemary sauce, served on a bed of mash

DESSERTS

  • Christmas pudding
  • Tiramisu
  • Mixed profiteroles
  • Homemade chocolate brownie

CHRISTMAS OPENING TIMES

  • Christmas Eve 2pm - 9.30pm
  • Christmas day bookings only
  • Boxing day 4pm - 10:30pm
  • 27th December 1pm - 10:30pm
  • 28th December 1pm - 10:30pm
  • 29th December 4pm - 9:30pm
  • 30th December 4pm - 9:30pm
  • NEW YEARS EVE 4pm - 9:30pm
  • NEW YEARS DAY 4pm - 9.30pm
  • 2nd, 3rd, 4th Jan Open normal times
  • 5th Jan CLOSED

christmas 2025

Bookings for Christmas and the festive period are now being taken! Book online early to avoid disappointment – spaces are limited…