About Pesantissimo
Handmade pasta, thin-crust pizzas, and risotto in a chic, a local favourite! July 2220% off entire menu
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Spaghetti alla Bolognese
£13.60£17.00Tagliatelle Carbonara
£13.60£17.00Hot Americana🌶️
Highly ratedPepperoni, Carolina Reaper Chili (very spicy), tomato and mozzarella.£13.20£16.50Meal Deal for One
£22.00£27.50Penne al Pistachio Pesto🍃
£12.40£15.50Funghi🍃
£13.20£16.50Penne Chicchi Ricchi
£12.40£15.50Cotto
£13.20£16.50Quattro Formaggio🍃
£13.20£16.50Milanese di Pollo + Pomodoro
Highly ratedPan-fried breaded chicken breast served with spaghetti pomodoro£16.80£21.00
🌟Meal Deals🌟
Choices of starters, main dish, pasta, pizza, dessert and soft drink
Meal Deal for One
A choice of starter, main dish, pizza, or pasta.£22.00£27.50Meal Deal for Two
A choice of two starters, two main dishes, two pizza or pasta dishes.£42.00£52.50
🍴Starters🍴
Begin your meal with antipasti - light bites to whet the appetite. Alternatively, enjoy a fresh rocket salad with your pasta.
Mozzarella Sticks🍃
Six of breaded sticks of creamy mozzarella with a light herb seasoned coating£7.00PopularCaprese Buratta🍃
Vine-ripened tomato, Freshly imported burrata, and basil topped with sea salt£7.00VegetarianArancini🍃
Deep-fried smoked mozzarella rice balls coated with bread crumbs topped with sliced mozzarella. Vegetarian.£7.00VegetarianTomato Garlic Bread🍃
Baked flat bread topped with tomato, garlic and oregano.£7.00VeganPolpette Sugo
home made pork meat ball in tomato sauce topped with mozzarella£7.00Momenti di Martadella
Slices of mortadella salami from Bologna accompanied with burrata cheese from Puligia topped with crushed Persian pistachio drizzle with extra virgin olive oil£7.50Parmigiana di Melanzane🍃
Layers of aubergine baked, tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan. Vegetarian.£8.50VegetarianTricolore🍃
Vine-ripen tomato, freshly imported buffalo mozzarella, and basil topped with sea salt£8.00£10.00VegetarianCalamari Fritti
Pineapple-cut squid pieces in a Crispy salt and pepper coating£10.36£12.95Gamberoni alla Mugnaia
Pan-fried prawns in rich butter, garlic and lemon sauce with a touch of chilli. (Bread Not Included).£10.36£12.95Mozzarella Garlic Bread🍃
Baked flatbread topped with garlic and mozzarella.£11.16£13.95VegetarianZupetta di Mare
Highly rated· Calamari, clams, mussels and prawns in tomato marinara soup£12.80£16.00
🍽️Main Dishes🍽️
🧡Complimentary Soft Drink🧡 (Aranciata, Limonata, ZUEGG orange juice)
Agnello cotto lentamente in salsa di menta
A combination of Lamb shanks off the bone and lamb shoulder in mint sauce served with buttery mashed potato.£16.00£20.00Stinco di Agnello Cotto Lentamente con Un Ricco Sugo di Vino Rosso
A combination of slow-cooked lamb shanks off the bone and lamb shoulder in red wine, redcurrant, and port gravy served with tender stem broccoli£16.00£20.00Petti di pollo in salsa limone
pan-fried chicken breast in cherry tomato and lemon sauce served with mashed potato£16.00£20.00Petti di pollo in salsa creamosa di funghi e spinaci
Chicken breast in creamy chestnut mushrooms and spinach sauce served with tender stem broccoli£16.00£20.00Milanese di Pollo + Pomodoro
Highly rated· Pan-fried breaded chicken breast served with spaghetti pomodoro£16.80£21.00HalalMilanese di Pollo + Arrabiatta🌶️
Pan-fried breaded chicken breast with penne arrabiatta , Carolina Reaper chili used in penne arrabiatta (very spicy).£18.40£23.00HalalMilanese Di Pollo + Bolognese
Pan-fried breaded chicken breast with spaghetti bolognese£20.00£25.00Spigola
Pan-fried sea bass fillet in buttery cherry tomato lemon sauce served + tenderstem broccoli£17.60£22.00Salmone Avocado
Pan fried salmon topped with avocado in buttery cherry tomato and lemon sauce + mashed potato£18.40£23.00Branzino
pan-fried sea bass fillet topped with prawns, cherry tomato lemon sauce served + tender stem broccoli£19.20£24.00
🍕Pizza🍕 (12 inches)
Thin crust.
VERACE (no mozzarella) 🍃
Tomato sauce + buffalo mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil and rocket leaves added after£12.00£15.00VegetarianMargherita🍃
Tomato, basil and mozzarella. Vegetarian.£12.00£15.00PopularMaiale Tranciato
Pulled pork in barbecue sauce, chili pepper pearls (hot and sweets)), mozzarella and tomato sauce£12.40£15.50Pizza Agnello
Slow-cooked tender lamb shoulder in barbecue sauce, sliced white onion, chili red pepper pearls, black olives, mozzarella, and tomato£12.40£15.50Napoli
Tomato, anchovies, black olives, capers & mozzarella£12.40£15.50Pizza N'duja🌶️
No mozzarella. N'duja (soft spicy spreadable salami) from Calabria, tomato sauce, and pepperoni. Optional additions for this dish are imported buffalo mozzarella or burrata that are added after.£12.40£15.50Fiorentina🍃
Tomato, spinach, egg & mozzarella£12.40£15.50VegetarianZucchine e Melanzane🍃
Baked aubergine and courgette, tomato and mozzarella£13.20£16.50VegetarianFunghi🍃
Chestnut mushroom, tomato, and mozzarella£13.20£16.50VegetarianQuattro Formaggio🍃
tomato, gorgonzola, goats’ cheese, fior di latte, parmesan£13.20£16.50VegetarianHot Americana🌶️
Highly rated· Pepperoni, Carolina Reaper Chili (very spicy), tomato and mozzarella.£13.20£16.50Cotto
Imported Italian ham, chestnut mushroom, olives, garlic, mozzarella, and tomato.£13.20£16.50Mortadella & Pistachios
(No mozzarella or tomato) slices of mortadella salami from Bologna added after: burrata cheese from Puligia topped with crushed Persian pistachio, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil£13.56£16.95Carnosa
Pepperoni, pork meat balls, bolognese, mozzarella and tomato£14.00£17.50Carciofi e Formaggio di Capra🍃
Artichoke, goat cheese, black olives, mozzarella and tomato. Vegetarian.£14.00£17.50VegetarianBoscaiola
Chestnut mushroom, mozzarella, fresh Italian sausages, and tomato.£14.00£17.50Quattro Stagioni
Chestnut mushroom, pepperoni, imported Italian ham, artichokes, mozzarella, and tomato.£14.00£17.50Sofia
Chicken, pepperoni, Italian sausages, mozzarella, tomato, chilli and rosemary.£14.00£17.50
🍝Pasta & Risotto🍝
Explore our exciting variations.
Gnocchi Pomodoro🍃
Garlic, extra virgin olive oil and garlic£11.20£14.00VegetarianPenne all'Arrabiata🍃🌶️
Tomato sauce, garlic, and Carolina Reaper Chili (very spicy). Vegetarian.£11.60£14.50VegetarianTortellini Pomodoro 🍃
Pasta parcel filled with spinach and ricotta cheese in homemade tomato sauce£12.40£15.50VegetarianTagliatelle Piccio Pacchio
tender pork collar ragu in tomato sauce, garlic, red chilli pepper pearls (hot & sweet) and a dash of cream£12.40£15.50Tagliatelle Spinaci Novelli e Melanzane al Forno
Baby spinach leaves, baked aubergine, red chili pepper pearls (hot & sweet), black olives, and garlic in tomato sauce + 2 baby buffalo mozzarella added after£12.40£15.50VegetarianPenne alla Norma🍃
Baked aubergine, garlic, capers, chilli flakes & cherry tomatoes in tomato sauce. Optional additions for this dish are imported buffalo mozzarella or burrata that are added after.£12.40£15.50VegetarianGnocchi Rustica🌶️
Potato dumplings, Italian sausages, birds eye chili (spicy), N'duja (soft-spicy-spreadable salami), garlic in tomato sauce, and a dash of cream£12.40£15.50Risotto Vegeteriano🍃
asparagus, courgette, baked aubergine, tender stem broccoli, garlic, butter and parmesan£12.40£15.50VegetarianRisotto Rosso🌶️
Risotto with chicken, N'duja (soft-spicy-spreadable salami) and spinach in tomato sauce.£12.40£15.50Risotto Zafferano🍃
Asparagus, spinach, garlic, butter, parmesan and saffron£12.40£15.50VegetarianSpaghetti N'duja 🌶️
Pork meatballs, N'duja (soft-spicy-spreadable salami) with spaghetti in tomato and herb sauce. Optional additions for this dish are imported buffalo mozzarella or burrata that are added after.£12.40£15.50Penne Chicchi Ricchi
Chestnut mushrooms, and chicken in cream sauce£12.40£15.50Risotto Funghi🍃
Chestnut mushrooms, garlic, and parsley in butter and parmesan sauce drizzled with truffle oil£12.40£15.50VegetarianSpaghetti Pesantissimo🍃🌶️
Tenderstem broccoli, courgette, asparagus, and Carolina Reaper Chili (very spicy). Optional additions for this dish are imported buffalo mozzarella or burrata that are added after.£12.40£15.50VegetarianTortellini Fiorentina🍃
Pasta parcel filled with spinach and ricotta in spinach and cream sauce£12.40£15.50VegetarianGnocchi Quattro Formaggi🍃
Potato dumpling in creamy four cheeses (gorgonzola, goats cheese, mozzarella & Parmesan) sauce£12.40£15.50VegetarianPenne al Pistachio Pesto🍃
Homemade pesto made with imported Persian pistachio, fresh basil, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, parmesan, sea salt, and ground pepper with a touch of cream£12.40£15.50VegetarianPenne Amatriciana
Guanciale (guanciale is an Italian cured meat product prepared from pork jowl or cheeks), white onion, and cherry tomato in tomato sauce£12.40£15.50Tagliatelle Marinara
(No Shell) mixed seafood, garlic, cherry tomato and parsley in tomato marinara sauce£13.60£17.00Tagliatelle Gamberoni
Prawns, cherry tomato, garlic, butter and parsley in white marinara sauce.£13.60£17.00Tagliatelle Carbonara
Guanciale (guanciale is an Italian cured meat product prepared from pork jowl or cheeks), white onion, dash of cream, egg yolk & parmesan£13.60£17.00Spaghetti alla Bolognese
Spaghetti classic with bolognese sauce.£13.60£17.00Popular
🍴Side Dishes🍴
Ciabatta🍃
£2.50VegetarianRocket Salad with Shaved Parmesan🍃
Rocket leaves, pomegranate & shaved parmesan + pomegranate dressing£5.50VegetarianFrench Fries🍃
£5.50PopularMashed Potato🍃
£5.50VegetarianMixed Salad with Dressing🍃
Mixed leaves, vine-ripened tomato, beetroot, avocado, and pomegranate topped with pomegranate dressing and sea salt£7.50VeganTenderstem Broccoli🍃
£7.50Popular
🍃Vegan Dishes🍃
🍃Vegan Margherita🍃
tomato, basil & vegan mozzarella£12.00£15.00Vegan🍃Vegan Risotto Funghi🍃
chestnut mushrooms, garlic, parsley, and drizzles of truffle oil£12.40£15.50Vegan🍃Vegan Risotto Vegeteriano 🍃
asparagus, courgette, baked aubergine, tender stem broccoli, garlic cooked with vegetable stock£12.40£15.50Vegan🍃Vegan Zucchine e Melanzane 🍃
tomato, vegan mozzarella, baked aubergine and courgette£13.20£16.50Vegan🍃Vegan Funghi 🍃
tomato, a combination of White, Portobello, Chestnut, Oyster mushrooms & vegan mozzarella£13.20£16.50Vegan
🍨Desserts 🍰
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Three layers of moist, rich, dark chocolate cake between the lashings of dark chocolate fudge£6.00Cheesecake
With white chocolate drizzle on our crunchy biscuits base Suitable for vegetarians£6.00VegetarianApple Crumble
Apple crumble served with custard£8.00£10.00Tiramisu
Home made, layers of mascarpone, marsala wine cream, coffee, savioardi and chocolate flakes£8.00£10.00
🥤Soft Drinks🥤
Fevertree (200ml Glass Bottle)
There is a world of difference between cheap, saccharine-flavoured Drinks, and serious soft drinks such as those made by FEVER-TREE.£0.00Sanpellegrino Limonata (330ml Can)
A tastefully light pleasure with 30% less sugar than similar sugar-sweetened beverages! Be transported to the lemon groves of Italy with Sanpellegrino Limonata. With 16% fruit juice from ripe lemons from southern Italy, Sanpellegrino Limonata is in a sparkling league of its own. Limonata has an intense bouquet of the tasty zest and squeezed juice of lemons, with a soothing opal white colour that is punctuated with clean, crisp bubbles.£1.50Sanpellegrino Aranciata (330 ml Can)
Made from Sicilian ripe oranges, this sparkling juice-based drink is a perfect alternative to Fanta or Sunkist. Aranciata is a fresh tasting authentic “Italian Sweet Orange” with a minimum fruit content of 30%.£1.50Coke (330ml Glass Bottle)
£2.00Diet Coke (330ml Glass Bottle)
£2.00Panna (Still water, 500 ml Glass Bottle)
Acqua Panna is smooth, light and velvety, while S. Pellegrino is bright, fizzy and refined. What makes S. Pellegrino and Acqua Panna the Fine Dining brands of water is their undisputed elective affinity with the world of wines and, more in general, high-quality.£2.00Sanpellegrino (Sparkling water, 500 ml Glass Bottle)
S. Pellegrino is bright, fizzy and refined while Acqua Panna is smooth, light and velvety. What makes S. Pellegrino and Acqua Panna the Fine Dining brands of water is their undisputed elective affinity with the world of wines and, more in general, high-quality.£2.00Orange Juice (200 ml Glass Bottle)
Zuegg is a family company made of people and orchards, our own orchards. This is what makes the difference. Having orchards in the north as well as the south of Italy means being able to grow fruit in the ideal terrain and climatic conditions for each variety: the best can only be achieved when seeds, soil and climate are perfect.£2.00Apple Juice (200 ml Glass bottle)
Zuegg is a family company made of people and orchards, our own orchards. This is what makes the difference. Having orchards in the north as well as the south of Italy means being able to grow fruit in the ideal terrain and climatic conditions for each variety: the best can only be achieved when seeds, soil and climate are perfect.£2.00Organic Lemon and Tangerine Tea (275 ml Glass Bottle)
An infusion of black tea, Syracuse IGP Lemon, and Ciaculli Tangerine. Prepared with the infusion of the best organic tea leaves, coming from India and enriched by the combination of the most characteristic juices of organic Sicilian citrus fruits Lemond and Mandarin. A special recipe that combines the subtle and strong flavour of black tea with the natural freshness of lemon and the delicacy of Tangerine. With the combination of Etna water, this drink has a full and delicate taste.£3.50Crodino (175 ml Glass Bottle)
Have you ever tried Crodino? It’s the non-alcoholic Italian aperitivo with a multilayered taste that will surprise you; it’s a sip of Italian lifestyle since the ‘60s, a glimpse of a Mediterranean late afternoon. Crodino is created with an infusion of spices, woods, roots and top-quality herbs, resulting in a complex, interesting taste. Rich, in a word.£5.00
🍺Beer, Wines & Prosecco🍷
Wines vintages and alcohol percentages are subject to change.
Moretti (330ml Glass Bottle)
BIRRA MORETTI is a quality beer made traditionally. It is the result of a production process that has remained almost unchanged since 1859. The best raw materials are used to make BIRRA MORETTI and a special blend of high-quality hops that gives it a unique taste and fragrance, enhancing its perfectly balanced bitter taste.£3.00Nastro Azzurro Peroni (330 ml)
Brewed in Italy to the original recipe since 1963. Peroni Nastro Azzurro exemplifies the traditions of Italian craftsmanship. Created to reflect the emergence of Italian luxury in fashion and design. Intensely crisp, refreshing taste with that unmistakable touch of Italian style.£3.00VINO SPUMANTE PROSECCO ROSÉ, 11%, DOC, (20 cl Bottle)
£5.00VINO SPUMANTE PROSECCO, (10.5%), (20 cl Bottle)
£5.00Nero D’avola Palazzo IGT (12%) (70 cl Bottle)
Grape Variety: Nero d’Avola Region: Sicily£12.00£15.00Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie, Previata, DOC (12%) (70 cl Bottle)
Grape variety: 100% pinot grigio, region: Veneto.£12.00£15.00
