About Vesuvius - Maidstone
Authentic, Traditional Italian restaurant in the heart of Maidstone, run by Alessandro. Offering the widest range of Italian Recipes, prepared from scratch, with the freshest ingredients, most of which are imported directly from Italy
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Pollo alla Cacciatora
£15.75Pollo ai Funghi
£15.75Vesuvius
£13.45Lasagna Della Casa
£14.25Calzone Vesuviano
£14.50Carbonara Cremosa
£13.95Polpette Della Nonna
£13.95Prosciutto e Funghi
£13.45Campagnola
£13.45Capricciosa
£13.45
Antipasti / Starters
Calamari alla Romana
Fried, battered squid rings (in milk & flour), served with a lemon wedge and chili mayo.£8.45Pizza Aglio with Cheese (V)
Pizza base with mozzarella, garlic oil and rosemary.£9.45Bianchetti Fritti
Fried whitebait in breadcrumbs; served with salad, lemon and caper mayo.£7.95Bufala & Crudo
Buffalo mozzarella and parma ham; served with sun-dried tomatoes£9.45PopularCrostino al Salmone
Smoked Salmon slices and Mascarpone Cheese, on baked Apulian bread, finished with Olive Oil, Balsamic Glaze and Parsley£9.25Pizza All’ Aglio (Vegan)
Pizza base with garlic oil and rosemary.£7.45Bruschetta Pomodoro (Vegan)
Apulian bread toasted with Sicilian cherry tomatoes in extra virgin olive oil, garlic, oregano, basil, salt and pepper£6.75Mixed Marinated Olives
Mixed Olives marinated Garlic, Olive Oil, Sundried Tomatoes and Parsley£4.95Affettato della Casa
Selection of salamis and cured meats from various Italian regions, with mixed marinated olives£9.45Antipasto Vesuvius
(Mixed starter platter - serves 3 people). Mixed mini bruschettas, buffalo mozzarella, various Italian cured meats, marinated olives, sun-dried tomatoes and pickled vegetables.£23.45Caprese (V)
Buffalo mozzarella with fresh tomatoes, oregano, basil and extra virgin olive oil.£9.25Mozzarella Pizzaiola (V)
Mozzarella melted in our rich tomato sauce; with garlic, oil and oregano.£8.95Grigliata di Vegetali (Vegan)
Grilled, marinated red peppers, courgettes, aubergines, mushrooms and tomatoes; with parsley and garlic oil.£8.75Bruschetta Tricolore (V)
Toasted bread topped with cherry tomatoes and a basil & crushed pine nuts pesto, gorgonzola cheese, garlic, oil and oregano.£8.25Bruschetta Ai Funghi (V)
Toasted Italian bread topped with a slice of scamorza cheese and a mushroom & mascarpone cream sauce; finished with balsamic vinegar reduction and parsley.£8.95Polpette Contorno
Beef Meatballs in Rich Tomato Sauce£8.95
Pastas & Risottos
Spaghetti Pomodoro (Vegan)
Spaghetti cooked in our rich tomato sauce, topped with a fresh basil leaf.£11.25Carbonara Cremosa
Spaghetti cooked in egg and cream, with smoked pancetta, parmesan, onions, olive oil and black pepper.£13.95Spaghetti alla Puttanesca
(Traditional recipe from Napoli). Spaghetti cooked in tomato sauce with anchovies, black olives, capers, garlic, olive oil and parsley.£12.95Penne Alla Vodka
Pasta with smoked pancetta, onion, vodka, tomato sauce and cream; topped with fresh rocket leaves.£12.95Spaghetti a Vongole
(Traditional recipe from Napoli). Spaghetti cooked with fresh Venus clams, white wine, cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, parsley and a hint of chili.£16.95Lasagna Della Casa
Layers of oven-baked lasagne pasta sheets alternated with mozzarella, bechamél, tomato and our bolognese sauce; topped with parmesan.£14.25Spaghetti ai Frutti di Mare
Spaghetti cooked in tomato with mixed seafood (clams, mussles, prawns and calamari) with white wine, chili, oil, garlic and parsley.£16.95Tagliatelle Bolognese
Tagliatelle pasta in a slow-cooked tomato sauce, containing mince beef, red wine, onions, celery, carrots and parsley.£14.95Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina (V)
(Traditional recipe from Sorrento). Pasta dumplings made from flour and water; oven-baked in a clay pot with mozzarella and tomato sauce; finished with parmesan.£12.95VegetarianTagliatelle Gorgonzola (V)
Tagliatelle pasta cooked in a gorgonzola cream sauce, topped with fresh rocket leaves.£13.95Polpette e Spaghetti
Our Grandma's famous Meatballs cooked in a Rich Tomato Sauce, served with Spaghetti.£13.95Penne Al Pesto (V)
Penne pasta in basil pesto from Genova; with garlic, oil, parmesan and crushed pine nuts.£11.75Risotto Ai Funghi (V)
Arborio rice with porcini mushrooms, scamorza (smoked mozzarella), parmesan, butter and parsley.£13.95Risotto Ai Frutti Di Mare
Traditional Italian risotto (arborio rice) with mussels, clams, calamari, prawns, chili, parsley, cherry tomatoes and butter.£17.95Penne alla Diavola
Penne with a Nduja (pork & chili paté from Calabria) Cream Sauce (very hot), oil and parsley.£14.45
Pizzas
Stone-baked Italian Pizzas
Margherita (V)
Mozzarella, tomato sauce, oil and basil.£11.50Calzone Vesuviano
Folded, half-moon pizza with a ricotta, tomato & mozzarella filling, cotto ham and spicy salami.£14.50Selva Rossa
Tomato Sauce, Bufala Mozzarella, Sausage Mince, Nduja Chilli Pork Paté, Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Shredded Basil£15.45PopularCapricciosa
Mozzarella, tomato sauce, artichokes, black olives, cotto ham, spicy salami and mushrooms; finished with garlic oil.£13.45Campagnola
Mozzarella, tomato sauce, anchovies, capers, olives, red onion and garlic oil.£13.45Vesuvius
Mozzarella, tomato sauce, spicy salami, black olives, red onion and chili.£13.45Prosciutto e Funghi
Mozzarella, tomato sauce, cotto ham, black olives, garlic oil£13.45PopularPizza Indiavolata
Italian Stone-baked pizza base, topped with Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese, Smoked Scamorza Cheese, Spicy Spianata Salami from Calabria, finished with Chilli Oil£13.75Quattro Formaggi (V)
Mozzarella, gorgonzola, goat’s cheese, parmesan, finished with fresh rocket and Olive Oil. (PLEASE NOTE: This Pizza has no Tomato sauce, please notify us if you prefer it with tomato sauce, we will add it at no extra cost)£13.45Vegetariana (V)
Mozzarella, tomato sauce, peppers, courgettes, red onions, mushrooms and garlic oil.£13.45Tonno e Pomodoro
Mozzarella, tomato sauce, tuna, olives, red peppers, red onion and chili oil.£13.45Calzone Vegetariano (V)
Folded, pizza filled with mozzarella, courgettes, peppers and red onion, topped with cherry tomatoes and olive oil.£14.50
Carne & Pesce / Meat & Fish
Pollo alla Cacciatora
Pan-fried chicken breast with smoked pancetta, onions, cherry tomatoes, white wine, chili, parsley, butter and olive oil; served with salad and our cubetti potatoes.£15.75Polpette Della Nonna
(Grandma’s recipe). Beef meatballs containing garlic, egg, parsley, parmesan and breadcrumbs in tomato sauce. With your choice of potatoes or spaghetti.£13.95PopularPollo ai Funghi
Pan-fried chicken breast cooked in a creamy mushroom & mascarpone sauce; with a side of cubetti roast potatoes and garnish salad£15.75Pollo al Limone
PAN-FRIED CHICKEN BREAST coated in FLOUR, then cooked in FRESH LEMON JUICE, OLIVE OIL and BUTTER, served with ROAST POTATOES and SALAD£15.75Cozze Alla Marinara
Mussels cooked in a rich tomato sauce, with garlic, white wine, parsley and olive oil. Also available without tomato sauce.£12.75Gamberoni alla Diavola
King prawns in brandy, tomato, chili, butter, garlic and parsley; with salad.£15.75Frittura di Mare Mista
Deep-fried whitebait in breadcrumbs, prawns and calamari in flour & milk batter; with chili mayo, lemon wedge and salad.£18.45Scaloppina Di Vitello
Veal escalope with mushrooms, white wine, mascarpone cheese, cream, salt, pepper; with cubetti potatoes and salad.£17.45Vitello Al Limone
Veal coated in flour, then sautéed in butter, lemon juice and olive oil; served with salad and our cubetti potatoes.£17.45Saltimbocca
(Traditional recipe from Sorrento). Veal escalope topped with parma ham, mozzarella cheese and sage; served with a side of cubetti potatoes and salad.£18.25Salmone Del Golfo
Pan-fried salmon fillet in breadcrumbs and garlic; on a bed of sautéed courgettes & red onions and green beans.£16.95
Desserts (Dolci)
Traditional Italian Desserts and Cakes
Torta della Nonna
SHORT-CRUST PASTRY filled with LEMON PATISSERIE CREAM; decorated with PINE NUTS and ICING SUGAR£6.25Baked White & Dark Chocolate Cheesecake
White Chocolate and Dark Chocolate Cheesecake with a Chocolate Biscuit Base£6.25Cannolo Siciliano
Traditional Sicilian PASTRY TUBES filled with sweet CREAMY RICOTTA (Made from SHEEP’S MILK) and CHOCOLATE CHIPS£6.25Tiramisu
Finger biscuits dipped in Espresso Coffee and Marsala Fine Wine, topped with a Mascarpone & Sugar Cream, finished with Cocoa Dust£5.75Tartufo al Pistacchio
Luxury Pistachio Ice Cream Ball, covered in crushed Pistachio nuts and dusted with Icing Sugar£6.25Cocco Ripieno
CREAMY COCONUT SORBET; served inside a COCUNUT shell£6.25
Contorni / Side Dishes
Zucchini Fritti (V)
(Traditional recipe from Napoli). Deep-fried courgette sticks in batter (milk & flour), with a pinch of salt.£4.75Patate a Cubetti (Vegan)
Roast potatoes with garlic, rosemary and olive oil.£4.25Patatine Fritte (Vegan)
Chips.£3.75Funghi al Pomodoro (Vegan)
Cooked mushrooms with olive oil, chili, garlic, basil, salt and cherry tomatoes.£4.75Fagiolini e Pomodori (Vegan)
Sautéed French beans and cherry tomatoes, with garlic, salt and black pepper.£4.45Insalata Mista (Vegan)
Mixed leaves, tomatoes, red onions, olives, cucumber, olive oil and balsamic vinegar.£4.25Melanzane a Funghetto
Sauteéd Aubergine in Rich Tomato Sauce£4.50Vegan
