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About Pesantissimo
Handmade pasta, thin-crust pizzas, and risotto in a chic, a local favourite! July 22
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Deal for 1
£23.90
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Tagliata di Manzo
£22.95
Salmone Avocado
£24.95
Branzino
£24.95

⭐Deal for 1⭐

Choose one starter, one pasta or one pizza or one main dish and one soft drink or one dessert

Deal for 1
Choose one starter, one pasta or one pizza or one main dish and one soft drink or one dessert
£23.90
1

👶Kids👶

Simple and satisfying dishes made just for little ones

Kids Spaghetti Pomodoro 🍃
with homemade tomato sauce and sweet cherry tomatoes.
£8.95
Vegetarian
Kids Penne Pesto
Homemade pesto made with imported Persian pistachios, fresh basil, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, Parmesan, sea salt, and ground pepper, with a touch of cream.
£10.95
Vegetarian
Kids Ravioli Pomodoro
Pasta-filled parcel with ricotta and spinach, garlic, cherry tomato in tomato sauce with a dash of cream
£10.95
Vegetarian
Kids Spaghetti Bolognese
Classic with homemade Bolognese sauce.
£12.95
Halal
Kids Pollo Milanese
Pan-fried breaded chicken breast with chips,
£14.95

🍴Starters🍴

Begin your meal with antipasti - light bites to whet the appetite. Alternatively, enjoy a fresh rocket salad with your pasta.

Zuppa
Minestrone, traditional Italian minestrone soup, hearty and comforting.
£7.00
Caprese Buratta🍃
Creamy imported burrata with vine-ripened tomatoes and fresh basil, finished with sea salt.
£8.00
Parmigiana
Layers of fried aubergine with rich tomato sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan and fresh basil.
£9.95
Mortadella
Delicate Italian mortadella served with creamy burrata, pistachios and Kalamata olives.
£10.75
Polpette Maiale
Homemade pork meatballs simmered in rich tomato sauce, finished with shaved Parmesan and fresh basil.
£10.95
Tricolore🍃
Vine-ripened tomatoes with imported buffalo mozzarella and fresh basil, finished with sea salt.
£10.95
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Alette di Pollo
Crispy chicken wings glazed with sweet and spicy hot honey.
£12.95
Straccetti di Pollo
Crispy shredded chicken seasoned with salt and cracked black pepper.
£12.95
Calamari Fritti
Tender pineapple-cut squid in a crisp salt-and-pepper coating, fried until golden.
£14.95
Gamberoni alla Mugnaia
Pan-fried prawns in a rich garlic-butter and lemon sauce with a touch of chilli. Add ciabatta to soak up the sauce: £1.95
£15.95

🍕Pizza 🍕

12 inches, Thin crust.

Margherita🍃
Highly rated
· The Italian classic: tomato, mozzarella and fresh basil.
£16.00
Salame Mortadella (no tomato)
Stone-baked pizza topped after baking with delicate mortadella, creamy burrata and pistachios.
£16.95
Funghi🍃
Mushrooms and melted mozzarella on a classic tomato base.
£16.95
Pizza N'duja🌶️
Spicy Calabrian ’nduja and pepperoni on a rich tomato base. Enjoy as-is, or add imported buffalo mozzarella or creamy burrata after baking.
£16.95
Napoli
Anchovies, Kalamata olives and capers with mozzarella on a classic tomato base.
£16.95
Cotto
Imported Italian ham, mushrooms and Kalamata olives with garlic, mozzarella and tomato.
£16.95
Fiorentina🍃
Spinach, Kalamata olives and egg with mozzarella on a classic tomato base.
£16.95
Polpette e Miele Caldo
Homemade pork meatballs and goat’s cheese with tomato and mozzarella, finished with a drizzle of hot honey.
£17.95
Parmaham and Rucola
Tomato and mozzarella topped after baking with Parma ham, fresh rocket and cherry tomatoes.
£17.95
Bianco (no tomato)
A white pizza topped with asparagus, Gorgonzola, red onion and melted mozzarella.
£17.95
Hot Americana🌶️
Pepperoni and chilli with mozzarella on a rich tomato base.
£17.95
Quattro Formaggio
A rich four-cheese combination of Gorgonzola, goat’s cheese, fior di latte and Parmesan on a tomato base.
£17.95
Vegeteriana 🍃
Tenderstem broccoli, artichokes, asparagus and spinach with mozzarella on a classic tomato base.
£19.45
Quattro Stagioni
Mushrooms, pepperoni, imported Italian ham and artichokes with mozzarella and tomato.
£19.45
Carciofi e Formaggio di Capra🍃
Artichokes, creamy goat’s cheese and Kalamata olives with mozzarella and tomato.
£19.45
Sofia
Chicken, pepperoni and Italian sausage with mozzarella, tomato, chilli and fragrant rosemary.
£19.45

🍝Pasta & Risotto🍝

Explore our exciting variations.

Penne all'Arrabiata
Penne in a vibrant tomato sauce with garlic and chilli.
£13.95
Popular
Ravioli Pomodoro
Spinach and ricotta-filled ravioli with garlic and cherry tomatoes in a rich tomato sauce, finished with a touch of cream.
£14.95
Lasagne
Layers of pasta with Bolognese, mozzarella, Parmesan and creamy béchamel, baked until golden.
£15.95
Taglitelle Salsicce e Broccoli
Tagliatelle with Italian sausage, tenderstem broccoli and cherry tomatoes, tossed with garlic and chilli in a buttery Parmesan sauce.
£15.95
Gnocchi Gorgonzola
Soft potato gnocchi with chestnut mushrooms and garlic in a rich Gorgonzola, butter and cream sauce.
£15.95
Ravioli Fiorentina
Spinach-and-ricotta ravioli in a creamy spinach sauce.
£15.95
Penne al Pistachio Pesto
Penne tossed in our homemade pistachio pesto of imported Persian pistachios, fresh basil, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil and Parmesan, finished with a touch of cream.
£15.95
Popular
Risotto Fungh
Creamy risotto with mushrooms, garlic and parsley, finished with butter and Parmesan.
£15.95
Gnocchi Rustica🌶️
Soft potato gnocchi with Italian sausage and spicy Calabrian ’nduja, cooked with garlic in a rich tomato sauce and finished with a touch of cream.
£15.95
Risotto Vegeterian
Creamy risotto with courgette, tenderstem broccoli and asparagus, finished with garlic, butter and Parmesan.
£16.95
Risotto Zafferano
Creamy risotto with artichoke hearts, asparagus and aromatic saffron, finished with butter and Parmesan.
£16.95
Spaghetti Pesantissimo🌶️
Spaghetti with tenderstem broccoli, courgette and asparagus, lifted with a touch of chilli.
£16.95
Risotto Rosso🌶️
Arborio rice with chicken, spicy ’nduja and spinach in a rich tomato sauce.
£16.95
Penne Chicchi Ricchi
Penne with tender chicken and mushrooms in a rich, creamy sauce.
£16.95
Tagliatelle salmone
Tagliatelle with salmon, baby spinach and capers in a creamy garlic-butter sauce, finished with fresh lemon.
£17.95
Tagliatelle Gamberoni
Tagliatelle with prawns, cherry tomatoes, garlic, butter and parsley in a rich marinara sauce.
£17.95
Tagliatelle Marinara (no shell)
Highly rated
· Tagliatelle with squid, mussel meat, octopus, shrimp and prawns, cooked with garlic, cherry tomatoes and parsley in a rich tomato marinara sauce.
£17.95
Spaghetti Funghi e Gamberi
Spaghetti with chestnut mushrooms and prawns, tossed with garlic, red chilli and parsley in a delicate white marinara sauce.
£17.95
Spaghetti alla Bolognese
Classic spaghetti served with a rich, slow-cooked Bolognese sauce.
£17.95

🍽️Main Dishes🍽️

Spigola
Highly rated
· Pan-fried sea bass fillet in a buttery cherry tomato and lemon sauce, served with golden fries.
£21.95
Tagliata di Manzo
liced rib-eye steak served over rocket with cherry tomatoes and shaved Parmesan, finished with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze.
£22.95
Milanese di Pollo + Spaghetti Pomodoro
Golden pan-fried breaded chicken breast served with spaghetti in a classic tomato sauce.
£22.95
Milanese di Pollo + Penne Arrabiatta
Golden, pan-fried, breaded chicken breast served with penne in a spicy garlic, chilli, and tomato sauce.
£23.95
Salmone Avocado
Pan-fried salmon topped with creamy avocado in a buttery cherry tomato and lemon sauce, served with mashed potato.
£24.95
Branzino
Pan-fried sea bass fillet topped with prawns in a cherry tomato and lemon sauce, served with tenderstem broccoli.
£24.95
Milanese Di Pollo + Spaghetti Bolognese
Golden pan-fried breaded chicken breast served with spaghetti in a rich Bolognese sauce.
£26.95

🍴Side Dishes🍴

Ciabatta🍃
Classic Italian ciabatta bread.
£2.45
French Fries🍃
Golden, crisp French fries.
£5.45
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Mashed Potato🍃
Smooth and creamy mashed potato.
£5.45
Tenderstem Broccoli
Tenderstem broccoli, simply prepared.
£7.95
Tomato & Red Onion Salad🍃
Fresh tomatoes and red onion finished with pomegranate dressing.
£7.95
Rocket Salad
Fresh rocket with shaved Parmesan and pomegranate dressing.
£7.95

🍰Desserts🍰

VANILLA & BISCOFF CHEESE CAKE
Creamy vanilla cheesecake on a buttery biscuit base, finished with a rich Biscoff spread and a generous sprinkle of caramelised Biscoff crumb.
£7.50
Tiramisu
lClassic Italian tiramisù with coffee-soaked savoiardi layered with silky mascarpone and rum cream, finished with a dusting of cocoa.
£7.50
Panattone Bread & Butter Pudding
Panettone soaked in spiced egg custard and baked with sultanas, candied peel, demerara sugar and mixed spice, served warm with custard.
£8.50
Chocolate Fudge Brownie Square
Rich chocolate brownie packed with dark and white chocolate chunks, served warm with custard.
£8.50
Sticky Toffee Pudding Squares
Soft date sponge topped with a rich toffee-caramel sauce and served warm with custard.
£8.50
Apple Crumbles
Juicy baked apple beneath a golden crumble topping, served warm with custard.
£12.00

🥤Soft Drinks🥤

Apple Juice
£2.95
Sanpellegrino Limonata (330ml Can)
£2.95
Sanpellegrino Aranciata (330 ml Can)
£2.95
Peach Ice Tea
£3.50

🥫Dips🥫

Compliment to any dish, perfect for pairing.

Tomato Ketchup
The brand of the sauce may differ from the one shown in the photograph, depending on availability.
£1.00
HP Sauce
The brand of the sauce may differ from the one shown in the photograph, depending on availability.
£1.00
Barbecue Sauce
The brand of the sauce may differ from the one shown in the photograph, depending on availability.
£1.00
Garlic Sauce
The brand of the sauce may differ from the one shown in the photograph, depending on availability.
£1.00
Mayonanaise
The brand of the sauce may differ from the one shown in the photograph, depending on availability.
£1.00
Heinz Tartar Sauce
The brand of the sauce may differ from the one shown in the photograph, depending on availability.
£1.00
Hot Chilli Sauce
The brand of the sauce may differ from the one shown in the photograph, depending on availability.
£1.00