Welcome to ballaró

Authentic Italian restaurant in the heart of Burnley

CHRISTMAS

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festive menu 2026

🎄MAKE CHRISTMAS MAGICAL AT BALLARO🎄
⭐CHRISTMAS 2026 ⭐
 
Celebrate the festive season with delicious Italian food, a warm atmosphere and fantastic value! 🇮🇹❤️
 
🍝 FESTIVE MENU
⭐ 2 Courses – £19.99
⭐ 3 Courses – £24.99
 
Available from 1st–31st December
 
🎉 FESTIVE PARTY BOOKINGS
Throughout the Christmas period, parties of 10 people or more require a £5 deposit per person. A food pre-order for the entire party must be provided at least 48 hours before the booking.
 
Tables are limited, so book early and celebrate Christmas the Ballarò way! 🥂 📞 01282 930025 🌐 https://ballarorestaurant.co.uk/book-a-table 📸 Instagram: @ballaro.restaurant

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

  • Salmon with prawns (+£2.99)

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

  • *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 2026

Enjoy a delicious 3-course meal for £74.99 per person.
👧 Children up to 10 years – Half price
🕧 Dining times: 12:30pm or 3:30pm
 
Christmas Day bookings require a £10 deposit per person. Full payment and food pre-orders must be received by 17th December 2026.

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 4pm - 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 2026

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