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About Essenza
Essenza is an intimate and stylish Italian restaurant serving up delicacies from all the food-centric regions of Italy. You've got to try their creamy burrata hailing from Puglia, served with rich artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes and rocket.
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Fettuccine alla Bolognese
£24.30
Penne Arrabbiata
£22.20
Petto di Pollo alla Griglia
£26.00
Cotoletta alla Milanese
£26.70
Spaghetti Napoli
£21.50
Spaghetti Carbonara
£23.80
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio e Peperocino
£21.10
Penne Amatriciana
£23.10
Fusilli Bolognese
£23.90
Tonnarelli alla Gricia
£23.10

Starters

Calamari Fritti
Deep fried squid rings and prawns.
£18.90
Bufala Caprese
Bufala mozzarella, tomatoes, artichokes, avocado and basil salad.
£18.10
Minestrone
Highly rated
· Homemade fresh vegetable soup.
£11.30
Melanzane alla Parmigiana
Baked layers of aubergines, mozzarella, tomato sauce and basil topped with parmesan.
£17.20
Gaspacho
Cold soup with raw blended cucumber peppers, tomato garlic and spring onion, an ideal summer dish.
£13.10
Carciofo al Vapore
Large steamed globe artichoke, served with vinaigrette.
£16.70
Vitello Tonnato
Thinly sliced veal roast served cold with a mayonnaise, tuna and caper sauce.
£17.10
Carpaccio di Manzo
Thinly sliced raw fillet of beef with cherry tomatoes and shaved parmesan.
£18.00
Popular
Bread and Olives Pane e Olive
A small selection of olives, toasted ancient loaf bread, pane carasau, served with rosemary, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
£7.20
Burrata Pugliese
Hand made mozzarella, from Puglia with a touch of cream served with artichokes, tomatoes and rocket.
£18.00
Bruschetta ai Pomodorini
Chargrilled Italian bread with cherry tomatoes and rocket
£15.30
Prosciutto e Mozzarella
Well seasoned, traditional Italian Parma ham with buffalo mozzarella.
£19.20
Tartare di Tonno
Diced and raw first quality tuna, marinated with extra virgin olive oil and lemon.
£18.50
Cozze e Vongole
Mussels and fresh royal clams sauteed, in white wine, tomato and garlic.
£18.20
Antipasto Italiano
Parma ham, sundried tomatoes, bresaola, pecorino toscano, buffalo mozzarella, marinated olives and spicy salame.
£18.20
Bresaola della Valtellina
Air dried cured beef with rocket, cherry tomatoes and shaved parmesan.
£17.70

Pasta

Fettuccine alla Bolognese
Hand made fettuccine with minced beef and porcini mushrooms.
£24.30
Popular
Penne Arrabbiata
Highly rated
· Pasta quills with tomato sauce, garlic and chilli.
£22.20
Spaghetti Napoli
Olive oil, touch of garlic, basil and tomato sauce.
£21.50
Popular
Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti with bacon, egg and a touch of cream.
£23.80
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio e Peperocino
Spaghetti with garlic, extra virgin olive oil and chilli.
£21.10
Spaghetti Gamberoni
Spaghetti with chilli, tomato sauce and king prawns (off the shell).
£27.70
Penne Amatriciana
Pasta quills with bacon, onions and tomato sauce.
£23.10
Spaghetti all'aragosta (for one person)
Spaghetti with half fresh lobster served with cherry tomatoes and basil in a touch of tomato sauce
£40.20
Gnocchi 4 Formaggi
Potato dumplings with four cheese sauce.
£23.10
Tonnarelli alla Gricia
The mother of all pasta, from Rome.A thicker version of spaghetti freshly made using free range eggs. Sauteed with guanciale (cured pork cheeks), black pepper and pecorino
£23.10
Spaghetti Vongole
Spaghetti with fresh royal clams.
£25.10
Spaghetti con Pomodori Arrostiti e Pesto
Spaghetti with roast tomato base and a topping of green pesto.
£23.20
Tortelloni di Ricotta e Spinaci in Salsa Aurora
This pasta is carefully hand-folded and filled with ricotta and spinach served with tomato, cream and basil sauce.
£23.90
Fettuccine Porcini Pancetta
Hand made fettuccine with porcini mushrooms and bacon.
£23.80
Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe
A thicker version of spaghetti, pasta freshly made using free range eggs, sautéed with pecorino, parmesan flakes and cracked black pepper.
£22.70
Risotto ai Gamberoni e Zucchine
Risotto with saffron, courgettes, shrimps and king prawns
£26.10
Tagliatelle al Tartufo
Hand made pasta with fresh black shaved seasonal truffle.
£29.50
Spaghetti All' aragosta (for two people)
Spaghetti with whole fresh lobster served with cherry tomatoes, Basil and a touch of tomato sauce
£79.00
Ravioli all’Aragosta
Hand made parcels of pasta filled in with lobster, served with butter and sage sauce.
£30.50
Spaghetti Marinara
Spaghetti with fresh royal clams, shrimps, mussels, squid and prawns, cooked with white wine and a dash of tomato sauce.
£24.10
Penne Mari e Monti
Pasta quills with bacon, courgettes, aubergines,mushrooms, shrimps and fresh mussels.
£24.30
Tortelloni Ricotta e Basilico con Salsa di Pomodoro Servito con Rucola
Hand made tortelloni with ricotta and basil served in a fresh tomato base, topped with rocket and parmesan shave.
£23.90

Gluten Free Pasta

We are not a gluten free restaurant and although we make every effort to avoid cross contamination we cannot guarantee the non-gluten dishes in our menu are completely gluten free.

Fusilli Bolognese
Pasta twists with minced beef and porcini mushrooms.
£23.90
Fusilli Arrabbiata
Pasta twists with tomato sauce and chilli.
£22.90
Fusilli Carbonara
Pasta twists with bacon, egg and a touch of cream.
£24.50
Fusilli Amatriciana
Pasta twists with bacon, onions and tomato sauce.
£23.90
Fusilli Napoli
Pasta twists with olive oil, touch of garlic, basil and tomato sauce.
£22.50
Risotto Ai Funghi Porcini
Risotto with fresh porcini mushrooms.
£30.80
Fusilli ai 4 Formaggi
Pasta twists with 4 cheeses sauce.
£24.90
Fusilli con Pomodori Arrosti e Pesto
Pasta twists with roasted tomatoes, rocket pesto, pine nuts and oregano.
£22.90
Risotto ai Gamberoni e Zucchine (GF)
Risotto with saffron, courgettes, shrimps and king prawns.
£27.90
Fusilli Aglio e Olio
Pasta twists with garlic, extra virgin olive oil and chilli.
£22.80
Fusilli alle Vongole
Pasta twists with fresh royal clams.
£25.70
Fusilli Mari e Monti
Pasta twists with bacon, courgettes, aubergines, mushrooms, shrimps and fresh mussels.
£24.90
Fusilli Porcini Pancetta
Pasta twists with porcini mushrooms and bacon.
£24.50
Fusilli Marinara
Pasta twists with prawns, clams, mussels and seafood.
£24.20
Aragosta Intera
Pasta twists with fresh whole lobster (this takes a little longer to cook but it's worth the wait!).
£82.20
Fusilli Gamberoni
Pasta twists with chilli, tomato sauce and king prawns (off the shell).
£27.40
Fusilli al Tartufo
Pasta twists with fresh black shaved seasonal truffle.
£26.70
Fusilli Aurora
Pasta Twists with Napoli sauce and a touch of cream.
£22.90

Fish & Shellfish

Calamari alla Griglia
Chargrilled fresh squids with chilli, served with rocket and cherry tomatoes.
£30.00
Spigola Alla Griglia
Filleted char-grilled sea bass with extra virgin olive oil and herbs served with steamed broccoli.
£28.50
Trancio di Tonno
Tuna seared with chilli and extra virgin olive oil, served with fried courgettes.
£30.00
Guazzetto di Pescatrice
Sautéed monkfish, king prawns with tomato and shallots.
£29.20
Grigliata di Crostacei
Chargrilled selection of king and tiger prawns, squid, monkfish, with olive oil chilli and garlic.
£31.50

Meats

Petto di Pollo alla Griglia
Grilled chicken breast served with French fries, rocket, cherry tomatoes and artichokes.
£26.00
Cotoletta alla Milanese
Deep fried veal escalopes in breadcrumbs served with rocket and cherry tomatoes.
£26.70
Pollo alla Milanese
Deep fried breast of chicken coated with breadcrumbs, served with french fries.
£26.60
Fegato alla Veneziana. Calves liver with onions and spinach
Sautéed Calves liver with onions, served with spinach.A real Italian classic highly recomended
£32.00
Cote de Boeuf
Well mature rib eye steak with bone, approx 400gr, topped with butter herbs grilled served with rocket salad.
£42.50
Manzo ai Funghi Porcini
Beef fillet chargrilled with porcini mushrooms sauce, served with mash.
£35.40
Vitello Parmigiana
Deep fried veal escalope in breadcrumbs with tomatoes and mozzarella cheese served with white spaghetti.
£28.70
Nodino di Vitello
Oven roasted veal chop approx. 400gr and served with rosemary sauce potatoes and spinach extremely tasty and tender.
£42.40
Vitello al Marsala
Veal escalopes sauteed with aromatic wine served with mash.
£26.80
Vitello Crema e Funghi
Veal escalopes with cream and mushrooms served with peas.
£26.80
Saltimbocca alla Romana
Veal escalopes sautéed, topped with prosciutto and sage, served with peas.
£27.50
Ossobuco alla Milanese
Highly rated
· Oven roasted veal ossobuco, served with saffron risotto (this takes a little longer to cook but it's worth the wait!).
£42.40

Side Orders

Spinaci Saltati
Sautéed spinach.
£7.30
Zucchine
Deep fried courgettes.
£8.50
Popular
Fagiolini All Agro
Steamed French beans.
£7.30
Popular
Broccoli al Vapore
Steamed broccoli.
£7.30
Piselli Bolliti
Steamed peas.
£7.30
Patate Puree
Mashed potatoes.
£7.30
Patate Arrosto
Sautéed potatoes.
£7.30
Piselli Pancetta
Sautéed peas with bacon.
£7.30
Napoletana
Spaghetti with tomato sauce and garlic.
£10.30
Patate Fritte
French fries.
£7.30
Vegetali Grigliati
Chargrilled aubergines, red peppers, courgettes, Belgium chicory.
£9.40
Rucola e parmigiano
Currently sold out
£8.70
Spinaci Bolliti
Steamed spinach.
£7.30
Insalata Verde
Green salad.
£7.90
Insalata Mista
Mixed salad.
£7.90
Insalatina Pomodoro
Tomato onion salad.
£6.80

Children's Menu - Pasta

Bolognese Spaghetti
Minced beef with tomato sauce.
£16.20
Aurora Spaghetti
Tomato sauce and a touch of cream.
£16.20
Pomodoro Spaghetti
Tomato sauce.
£16.20
Aurora Penne
Tomato sauce and a touch of cream.
£16.20
Bolognese Penne
Minced beef with tomato sauce.
£15.40
Burro e Parmigiano Spaghetti
With butter and parmesan.
£16.20
Pomodoro e Mozzarella Spaghetti
Tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
£16.20
Burro e Parmigiano Gnocchi
With butter and parmesan.
£16.20
Pesto Verde Spaghetti
Green sauce with pine nuts, rocket and basil.
£16.20
Bolognese Gnocchi
Minced beef and tomato sauce.
£16.20
Pomodoro e Mozzarella Gnocchi
Tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
£16.20
Pesto Verde Penne
Green sauce with pine nuts, rocket and basil.
£16.20
Spaghetti Vongole
Fresh clams.
£18.00
Pesto Verde Gnocchi
Green sauce with pine nuts, rocket and basil.
£16.20
Carbonara Penne
Bacon, egg and a touch of cream.
£16.20
Carbonara Spaghetti
Bacon, egg and a touch of cream.
£16.20
Aurora Gnocchi
Tomato sauce and a touch of cream.
£16.20
Pollo Pomodoro Spaghetti
Chopped chicken and tomato sauce.
£17.30
Burro e Parmigiano Penne
With butter and parmesan.
£16.20
Pomodoro e Mozzarella Penne
Tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
£16.20
Pomodoro Gnocchi
Tomato sauce.
£16.20
Pomodoro Penne
Tomato sauce.
£16.20
Penne Vongole
Fresh clams.
£17.70
Pollo Pomodoro Penne
Chopped chicken and tomato sauce.
£17.40

Children's Menu - Gluten Free Pasta

We are not a gluten free restaurant and although we make every effort to avoid cross contamination we cannot guarantee the non-gluten dishes in our menu are completely gluten free.

Fusilli al Pesto Verde
Pasta twists with green sauce with pine nuts, rocket and basil.
£16.00
Fusilli Pomodoro
Pasta twists with tomato sauce.
£16.00
Fusilli alla Carbonara
Pasta twists with bacon, egg and a touch of cream.
£16.00
Fusilli Bolognese
Pasta twists with minced beef with tomato sauce.
£16.00
Fusilli con Pollo e Pomodoro
Pasta twists with chopped chicken and tomato sauce.
£16.90
Fusilli Burro e Parmigiano
Pasta twists with butter and parmesan.
£16.00
Fusilli Aurora (GF)
Pasta twists with tomato sauce and a touch of cream.
£16.00
Fusilli Pomodoro e Mozzarella
Fusilli with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
£16.00
Fusilli alle Vongole
Pasta twists with fresh clams.
£16.90

Children's Menu Main Course

Vitello Milanese
Deep fried veal escalope with breadcrumbs served with french fries.
£16.90
Calamari Fritti
Deep fried squid.
£16.90
Filetto di Spigola
Sauteed sea bass served with french beans.
£16.90
Fettina di Vitello
Veal paillard with French beans.
£16.90

Dispensa (Pantry)

Spaghetti n.12 de Cecco (500 gr)
100% Durum wheat semolina. Spaghetti is so versatile that it can be served with any condiment, form fish to meat, form vegetable to cheese, but it is also excellent served with extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkling of parmesan. Cook 12 minutes. Al dente 10 minutes.
£5.90
Cantuccini ,Pan Ducale, Italy. (250 gr pack)
Crispy italian biscuits, from tuscany. Ideal with coffee or vin santo (buy it in dessert wine section).
£8.50
Pane Carasatu. (500 gr)
Traditional bread produced in Sardinia. Add some rosemary and coarse salt , warm it up in hot oven. Delicious.
£19.50
Bolognese Sauce
Best quality mince meat, garlic, tomato and cream. Please use within 2 days of purchase and keep refrigerated.
£10.10
Aurora Sauce
Tomato, butter, parmesan and cream. Please use within 2 days of purchase and keep refrigerated.
£10.10
Pesto Sauce
Basil, rocket salad, parmesan garlic. Please use within 2 days of purchase and keep refrigerated.
£10.10
Arrabbiata Sauce
Tomato sauce ,garlic, chilli. Please use within 2 days of purchase and keep refrigerated.
£10.10
Gluten Free Fusilli (400gr)
Cook for 5/6 minutes in slightly salted water finish with any sauce you may prefer like garlic, oil, chilli and parsley.
£5.60
Mozzarella Di Bufala Campana (125gr)
It is produced exclusively with whole buffalo pasteurised raw fresh milk. The milk must be coming from buffalo reared in the identified area. Keep refrigerated but serve at room temperature, pair it with our xtra virgin basil oil.
£5.20
Penne Rigate n. 41 de Cecco (500 gr)
100% Durum wheat semolina. Pasta quills, are perfect for preparing oven baked pasta or pasta dishes served with meat sauce. This pasta is equally as good with vegetables based sauce.We use it for amatriciana, arrabiata and mari e monti. Cook 12 minutes. Al dente 10 minutes.
£5.30
Tortelloni Ricotta e Spinaci
Fresh egg pasta filled with ricotta cheese and spinach (Frozen 250 gr x 2 people). Cook for 5/6 minute in slightly salted water, finish with butter, tomato sauce, a touch of cream and parmesan.Tortelloni ricotta e spinaci.
£16.30
Gnocchi
Soft parcels of dough made from potatoes (Frozen 250 gr x 2 people). Cook for 5/6 minute in slightly salted water, finish with butter, tomato sauce, touch of cream and parmesan.
£9.50
Truffle Sauce
Butter, cream truffle oil and fresh truffle. Please use within 2 days of purchase and keep refrigerated.
£15.20
Burrata Campana (125gr)
A fresh Italian cow milk cheese, made from mozzarella and cream. The outer shell is solid mozzarella, while the inside contains stracciatella and cream, giving it an unusual, soft texture.It is usually served fresh and at room temperature ideal for salad.
£5.20
Tortelloni Ricotta e Spinaci (Frozen 250 Gr X 2 People)
Fresh egg pasta filled with ricotta cheese and spinach. Cook for 5/6 minutes in slightly salted water, finish with butter, tomato sauce a touch of cream and parmesan. Tortelloni ricotta and spinaci.
£16.30
Riso Arborio Gallo.
100% Italian Risotto. Cook 15/17 minutes. ( 1kg )
£7.50

Desserts

Tiramisu
Homemade with pasteurised eggs, cream, pavesini biscuits, chocolate and coffee.
£9.20
Ananas
Fresh pineapple.
£9.20
Tartufo
Zabaione,semifreddo ice cream and chocolate ice cream coated with crushed hazelnuts and cocoa.
£9.20
Caramel Panna Cotta
Homemade creamy dessert with caramel sauce.
£9.20
Strawberry Panna Cotta
Homemade creamy dessert with strawberry sauce.
£9.20
Panna Cotta al Limone
Homemade panna cotta topped with lovely sauce of Italian lemons.
£9.20
Black Chocolate Shuffle
£9.20
Cheese
Selection of Italian cheeses served with pane carasau and honey.
£9.20
Chocolate Panna Cotta
Homemade creamy dessert with chocolate sauce.
£9.20

Soft Drinks & Mixers

San Pellegrino Orange
£3.60
Coke
£3.60
San Pellegrino Lemonade
£3.60
Apple Juice
£4.20
Diet Coke
£3.60
Sparkling
£4.90
Coke 0
Coke Zero Sugar
£3.60
Cranberry Juice
£3.80
Still Water
£4.90
Orange Schweeps
£3.70
Lemonade Schweeps
£3.70
Tomato Juice
£3.70
Schweppes Tonic water 200ml
£3.70
Schweppes Soda Water 200ml
£3.70
Schweppes Ginger Ale 200ml
£3.70

White Wines

Cervaro
Cervaro, Castello della Sala, Antinori, IGT . From Umbria: 13%. vol. Grape Variety: 80% Chardonnay 20% Grecchetto. Fruity, rich, dry and complex, possibly the best chardonnay of Italy.
£118.00
Pinot Grigio, Puiattino,
From Trentino 12.5% vol. Grape variety: 100% Pinot Grigio. This wine is characterized by a straw-yellow color and a crispy fruit flavour with hints if camomile.
£24.10
Vermentino. Pala Doc
A dry wine from Sardinia 100% Vermentino grape. 14%
£33.00
Gavi di Gavi, La Minaia, DOCG
From piemonte 13.0 % vol. Grape variety: 100% Cortese. Fresh and flowery to the nose, of good intensity and persistence. In the mouth it is dry, pleasantly fresh and long-lasting.The final sensation that reminds almonds is typical of the denomination.
£28.80
Sauvignon Blanc,
From Friuli- Venezia Giulia 12% vol. Grape Variety 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Dry citrusy but still quite rounded palate with a mineral delciate finish.
£24.60
Angelo Grillo , Doc
From Sicily 12 %vol. Grape variety 100% Grillo. A soft floral nose is followed by a delicious fruity flavour on the palate and a lovely crisp finish.
£20.00

Rose Wine

Blush Pinot grigio. Previata.
A very pale rose form the north of Italy.
£25.00

White Wine Half Bottles

Cervaro, Castello della Sala, Antinori, IGT 2015
From Umbria 13% vol. Grape variety 80% Chardonnay 20% Grecchetto. Fruity rich dry and complex possibly the best Chardonnay of Italy.
£65.00

Red Wines

Chianti Classico Peppoli, M. Antinori, DOCG 2023
From Toscana 13.5% vol. Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese. Ruby red in colour with purple highlights, the wine shows intensely fruity notes of cherries and red currants on the nose which fuse very well with the typical sensations of violets which characterise Chianti Classico.
£38.00
Il Bruciato, Bolgheri Guado al Tasso, DOC 2023
From Toscana 14.0 % vol. Grape variety 50%, Cabernet Sauvignon. 30% Merlot, 20% Syrah. On the palate it is full-bodied, smooth and with a long finish. A wine of great balance, possibly one of the best of the Antinori’s, family my favourite wine from Tuscany.
£60.00
Primitivo IGT, From Puglia 12.5 % Vol. 2024
Grape variety: 100% Primitivo. On the palate a firm good flavour with a softly dry finish.
£27.50
Merlot, Firmian, Doc 2024
From Veneto 12% vol . Grape Variety: 100% Merlot. Well balanced, elegant with a good structure and rich in aromas.
£31.90
Amarone Classico Costasera, Masi DOC 2020
From Veneto 15.% vol. Grape variety: Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara. Proud, majestic, complex and exuberant, a gentle giant. A benchmark of the Amarone category, which together with Barolo and Brunello makes up the aristocracy of the Italian wine world. Very well balanced, fruity taste with hints of coffee.
£75.00
Barolo Diego Morra DOCG 14.5% Vol. 100% Nebbiolo 2020
A wine of good year, from an excellent wine producer, harmonious, well rounded, elegant and balanced with plum flavours with a bouquet, reminiscent of faded Rose's, with a earthy but velvety sort of taste.
£80.00
Brunello di Montalcino, Pian delle Vigne Antinori, DOCG 2019
From Toscana; Vol. 14%. Grape Variety; 100% Sangiovese. A wine from a legendary winemaker , full bodied yet refined, sweet tannin extraction , it is all about mineral contrast, depth and constant surprising terroir, induced flavours, with a wonderful long finish.
£90.00

Red Wine Half Bottle 375ml

Barolo, Paesi Tuoi, Vite Colte, DOCG 2020
From Piemonte, 100% Nebbiolo.
£42.00
Tignanello, Antinori Classico, IGT 2020
From Piemonte, 100% Nebbiolo.
£128.00

Sparkling

Prosecco, Spumante DOC
£25.50
Ca' del Bosco Franciacorta. 43a Edizione Cuvee Prestige.
A classic, well-balanced Franciacorta, pleasantly fresh, bubbly and crisp. Perfect for any occasion.
£60.00

Beer

Moretti
£4.80
Peroni Alcohol Free Premium Lager Beer (330ml)
non Alcohol beer
£4.60

Dessert Wines

Vin Santo del Chianti DOC (375ml)
14.5% Vol. Enjoy with 'cantucci' (dry Tuscan almond biscuits); at 10°- 12° with appetizers and starters (aged and ripe cheeses) and on its own as a meditation wine. To be served in glasses with ample bowl and narrow top.
£72.00