About Tarantino - Hornchurch
With 40 years of excellent service, Tarantino is a family run restaurant from the south of Italy that specializes in fine and authentic Italian cuisine. Using the freshest of ingredients, we offer delicious and traditional: authentic appetizers, creamy pasta, rich tomato sauces, real pizza, fresh seafood, soft risotto and gently prepared succulent fish & meats.
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New: Hot Dog Pizza
£13.50San Daniele
£14.95Calzone Vegetariano
£13.50Calzone Classico
£13.50Linguine Ai Frutti Di Mare
£16.95Vitello Alla Milanese
£19.95Linguine Gamberoni É Capesante
£17.95Allo Scoglio
£16.95Pollo Alla Milanese
£19.95Tagliatelle Salsicce
£13.95
Starters
Pane All’aglio O Formaggio
Garlic bread (V) with or without melted mozzarella cheese served on herb and olive bread. V.£7.50Funghi Ripieni
Oven baked mushrooms (V) filled with dolcelatte cheese in tomato sauce. V.£9.95Calamari É Zucchine Fritti
Deep fried squid and courgette on a bed of lettuce with our homemade tartare dip or in a spicy tomato sauce.£11.95Arancini
Deep fried breaded sicilian rice balls filled with beef and peas, served with rocket on a base of homemade signature tomato sauce.£9.95Bruschetta Alla Tarantina
Toasted Italian bread (V) chopped fresh tomatoes, garlic, olives, olive oil, basil and oregano served on herb and olive bread. V.£7.95Scottadite All’Orientale
Baby back ribs in our special home-made honey and BBQ sauce.£10.50Polpette Al Sugo
Italian meatballs made from our own recipe of scotch beef and best dutch veal in a pomodoro sauce with a touch of garlic and chili.£9.95Frittura Mista
A selection of deep fried whitebait, calamari and a king prawn.£13.95
Pasta
Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti with ground beef and tomato sauce.£12.50PopularSpaghetti Carbonara
Bacon, cream, free range egg and topped with parmesan cheese.£12.50PopularPenne Arrabbiata
Garlic, chilies and oregano in a tomato sauce.£11.95Linguine Ai Frutti Di Mare
King prawn and mixed seafood in a white wine, garlic and tomato sauce.£16.95PopularLinguine Gamberoni É Capesante
King prawns and queen scallops with cherry tomatoes, rocket, garlic and a touch of cream.£17.95Penne Tarantina
Chicken, broccoli and mushrooms in dolcelatte and parmesan cheese creamy sauce.£12.95Tagliatelle Salsicce
Fresh Italian sausage, mushrooms, onion, seasoned with black pepper finished in garlic, white wine and tomato sauce.£13.95Penne Dello Chef
Pepperoni, bacon pieces, onions, red peppers, garlic and chili, a touch of cream and tomato sauce.£12.95Ravioli All’ Aragosta
Pasta filled with lobster in a creamy lobster sauce.£15.95Penne Salmone
Fresh salmon, onions, in a touch of cream and tomato sauce topped with rocket.£13.95Rigatoni Finanziera
Pan fried strips of beef cooked with chili, tomato sauce and a touch of cream with peas. Gluten free penne pasta is available on request.£13.50Rigatoni Paesana
Aubergines, mozzarella and tomato sauce. V.£12.50Spaghetti Napoli
Spaghetti with our home made tomato sauce. V.£11.95
Pizza
Hand stretched Italian thin base.
Diavola
Spicy salami, garlic, chilies, tomato and mozzarella.£12.95PopularMargherita
Plum tomato, mozzarella and fresh basil. V.£11.95Pizza Pollo
Tomato, mozzarella, sweetcorn, peppers and chicken.£12.95New: Hot Dog Pizza
Our new tomato based pizza, with Frankfurt topped with chips.£13.50San Daniele
Buffalo mozzarella, parma ham, tomato, rocket and grated parmesan.£14.95Quatro Stagioni
Ham and mushroom with artichokes, tomato, marinated olives, mozzarella.£13.95Calzone Vegetariano
A folded pizza filled with tomato, mozzarella, ham and mushrooms.£13.50Calzone Classico
A folded pizza filled with tomato, mozzarella, ham and mushrooms.£13.50Capricciosa
Tomato, mozzarella, egg, anchovies, olives and onions.£13.50Carne
Chicken, bacon, ham, salami, tomato, Italian sausage and mozzarella.£13.50
Risotto Al Forno
Allo Scoglio
Italian Arborio rice cooked in a white wine and garlic sauce served with king prawn and mixed seafood.£16.95Lasagna Classica
Home-made meat layered pasta pie.£12.95Verde
Italian Arborio rice with asparagus, broccoli, peas, courgettes, creamed parmesan and a touch of saffron. V.£12.50Cannelloni
Pancakes filled with ricotta and spinach.£12.95
Mains
Vitello Alla Milanese
Pan fried veal in breadcrumbs served with spaghetti Bolognese.£19.95Pollo Alla Milanese
Chicken breast escallop in breadcrumbs served with spaghetti Bolognese.£19.95Gamberoni Piccanti
Pan fried de-shelled king prawns in white wine, butter, garlic and chili, finished in a Pomodoro sauce served with Italian Arborio rice.£24.95Bistecca Alla Grilia
12 Oz scotch sirloin steak served with grilled tomato and sautéed potatoes.£24.50Filetti Di Branzino Alla Fiorentina
Grilled fillets of sea bass served with green beans and sautéed potatoes.£21.95Pollo Piccante
Gently pan-fried chicken breast cooked in onions, mixed peppers, and sweet chilli sauce, served with rice.£19.50Agnello Al Forno
Finest lamb shank oven roasted in red wine jus , homemade gravy sauce and rosemary, served with mash potatoes.£23.95L’arrosto Di Domenica
Traditional Sunday roast with a choice of roast beef, or roast lamb served with roast potatoes, vegetables and a Yorkshire pudding. Available on Sunday.£16.00
Children's Menu
Half Portion of A Pasta Dish of Your Choice
£6.95Small Margherita Pizza with Chips
£6.95Chicken Nuggets and Chips
£6.95
Contorni
Sides.
Mixed Salad
£5.00PopularFrench Fries
£5.00Sautéed Potatoes
£5.00Green Salad
£5.00
Dolci
Dessert.
Tiramisu
£5.50Profiteroles
£5.50
Soft Drinks
Still Water 500l Bottle
£3.00Coca Cola 330ml Can
£2.60Sparkling Water 500l Bottle
£3.00Diet Coke 330ml Can
£2.60Lemonade 330ml Can
£2.60Fanta 330ml Can
£2.60
Wine and Beer List
House White
£18.50Peroni
£4.80Moretti
£4.70House Red
£18.50House Prosecco
£26.00Pinot Grigio Re Teodorico Lgt
Delightfully dry and full flavoured with a delicate fragrance and smooth texture.£24.50Sauvignon Tramont Lgt
Full varietal flavours, dry and clean with the classic hint of gooseberry. Well balanced with an elegant finish. White wine.£24.50Chianti Classico Luino Docg
This delightful ruby red coloured wine is made from the fruity sangiovese variety. Distinctly perceptible with the wood well judged and perfectly blended in the bouquet. Full in body, long in finish.£25.50Merlot Re Teodorico Lgt
Ruby red with violet reflection, lightly vinous yet fine. Persistent bouquet and flavours of soft ripe fruits. Well-rounded with good structure£23.50White Zinfandel
This Californian medium rosé has aromas of strawberry, raspberry and water melon with a crisp fruity finish.£22.50