About La Mensa - Nottingham
We are a small, family run restaurant dedicated to provide incredible Italian dishes all lovingly prepared by our passionate chefs with 20+ years of experience running busy kitchens across Italy and the UK. We serve exciting, recognisable Italian favourites and cater for every appetite including wide choice of vegetarian dishes. As food is everything to us, our a La Mensa menu boasts a variety of sensational dishes built around fresh seasonal produce, sourced from local suppliers and specialis
Antipasti (Starters)
Marinated Olive
A mixture of olives in chef's homemade marinade.£4.95Funghi Dolcelatte
Button mushrooms stuffed with famous Italian Dolcelatte cheese, coated in breadcrumbs and baked in oven.£4.95Polpette
Traditional homemade meatballs in red wine, tomato sauce and a hint of fresh garlic.£5.95Antipasto Misto
A generous selection of Italian cured meats with mixed olives and sundried tomato, feta cheese served with a garnish.£6.75Gamberi Alla Busara
King prawns cooked in tomato sauce, flavoured with garlic, butter and chilli.£8.00Mozzarella in Carrozza
Bread stuffed with mozzarella and deep fries, topped with tomato sauce and chilli. Vegetarian.£6.45Caprese Salad
Tomato, mozzarella cheese and basil. Vegetarian.£4.95Bruschetta
Toasted ciabatta bread with chopped tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and basil. Vegetarian.£4.95Calamari Fritti
Deep fried squid served with tartar sauce and a garnish.£6.95Cozze Alla Crema
Mussels cooked in creamy white wine sauce, garlic and chilli .£8.00
La Pizza (Pizza) 🍕
Our pizzas are thin crust and stone baked using a traditional Neapolitan recipe. We use the finest Italian plum tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil and pure mozzarella cheese.
Margherita
La mensa homemade tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. Vegetarian.£8.50Bruschetta Pizza
One of the Italian favourite pizza sliced tomatoes, garlic and olive oil with fresh basil. Vegetarian.£8.50Bolognese
Bolognese sauce, red onion, pepper and parmesan.£10.00Diavola
Pepperoni, chilli, fresh basil and black olives. Spicy.£10.00Della Casa
Ham, pepperoni, chicken and salami.£9.50Vegetariano
Mushroom, red onions, mixed peppers, olives and spinach, Vegetarian.£10.00Meatballs
Meatballs, mixed peppers, onions and olives.£10.00Pepperoni
Pepperoni.£9.00Hawaiian
Ham and pineapple.£9.00Prosciutto E Funghi
Ham and mushroom.£9.00Quattro Stagioni
Traditional Neapolitan recipe is called four season pizza because each quarter of the pizza has a topping that represents a season. Artichokes represent spring, olive summer, mushroom autumn and ham winter.£10.00Pollo
Chicken, mushrooms and sweetcorn.£10.00Neapolitan
Tuna, olives and red onions.£10.00Tuscana
Ham, mushroom, peppers and red onions.£10.00Quattro Formaggi
Four Italian favourite cheese. Vegetarian.£10.00Rucola Pizza
Parma ham, rocket and parmesan shaving.£10.00
La Pasta (Pasta) 🍝
With choice of pasta: fettuccine, spaghetti or penne.
Carbonara
Our favorite original carbonara with smoked bacon cooked with onion in creamy white wine sauce topped with touch of parmesan cheese.£11.50Bolognese
Our traditional homemade Italian bolognese recipe.£10.50Salmone
Fresh cubes of salmon fillet with spinach, onions and a hint of garlic in a creamy red wine pomodoro sauce.£12.50Pescatore
Marinated mixed seafood cooked in a pomodoro sauce, fresh cream with white wine and touch of parmesan cheese.£12.50Pasta Amatriciana
Our favourite pomodoro sauce with pancetta, onion, fresh chilli, olive oil and touch of parmesan cheese. Spicy.£10.50Alfredo
Marinated pieces of fillet steak cooked with peppers, fresh spinach and onions, finished in a white wine and cream sauce.£14.95Vegetariano
Fresh pasta cooked with red onion, mixed peppers, mushroom, courgette, olives, fresh garlic and spinach in a rich homemade tomato sauce with touch of red wine. Vegetarian, Vegan.£10.95Arrabiata
A mix of green peppers, red onions, fresh chilli, fresh basil and a hint of garlic in our Napoli sauce. Vegetarian, Vegan.£10.50Salsa Di Pollo
Our popular pasta dish with diced chicken breast, mushrooms, onions, fresh herbs and a hint of pomodoro and garlic in a creamy sauce.£11.50Polpette
Our homemade Italian meatballs with a tomato base sauce, chilli and topped with parmesan shavings.£11.00Pollo
Chicken breast pieces cooked with mushrooms, fresh garlic and a hint of parmesan in a delicate cream white wine sauce.£11.00Gamberetti Crème
Prawns cooked in a delicious cream white wine sauce and fresh garlic with a hint of parmesan cheese.£12.50Tortellini LaMensa
Pasta filled with ricotta cheese, spinach with tomato and cream sauce.£11.95Lasagne Classico
Our famous lasagne with layers of pasta, minced beef and tomato topped with mozzarella cheese and then finished in the oven.£10.50
Calzone (Folded Pizza)
Vegetali
Our classic pizza base folded with mushrooms, red onion, peppers, aubergine, and zucchini. Vegetarian.£11.00Piccante Calzone
Our classic pizza base folded with spice beef, peppers, onions, mushrooms and fresh chillies. Spicy.£11.00Ananas Calzone
Our classic pizza base folded and filled with homemade bolognese sauce, chicken, sweetcorn and pineapple.£11.00La Mensa Calzone
La Mensa special pizza base folded with mushrooms, onions, pepperoni, ham, chicken topped with parma ham.£11.00Manzo Calzone
Our classic pizza base, folded with ham, pepperoni, salami, chicken.£11.00
Pollo (Chicken) 🍗
All dishes are served with a garnish and a choice of French fries or seasoned wedges.
Pollo Stroganoff
Strips of chicken breast cooked with onions, mushrooms, French brandy and demi-glace in a rich cream sauce.£14.95Pollo Formaggio
Tender breast of chicken shallow fried with onions, bacon and white wine finished in a delicate creamy dolcelatte cheese sauce.£14.95Pollo Alla Crema
Chicken cooked in onion, mushroom and cream white wine sauce and touch of demi-glace.£14.95Pollo Cacciatore
Succulent chicken breast cooked in pomodoro sauce with garlic, onions, olives, mushroom and hot chilli. Spicy.£14.95
La Mensa (Speciale)
Served with a garnish and a choice of French fries or seasoned wedges.
Beef Stroganoff
Strips of fillet steak cooked with onions strips of fillet steak cooked with onions, mushrooms and demi-glaze in a rich cream sauce.£15.95
Pane (Bread) 🍞
Garlic Bread
Vegetarian.£6.00Garlic Bread Formaggio
Mozzarella cheese. Vegetarian.£7.00Spicy Garlic Bread
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese fresh chillies. Vegetarian, Spicy.£7.00
Risotto (Arborio Rice)
Risotto Al Salmone
Fresh cubes of salmon fillet cooked with peppers, fresh garlic, onions, spinach, in a creamy red wine tomato sauce. This is a fish lover's favourite rice dish.£12.95Pollo Risotto
Cubes of chicken fillet cooked with mushroom, onion, fresh garlic, mixed pepper and olives in a creamy red wine tomato sauce.£12.95Risotto Pescatore
Mixed seafood cooked in a creamy red wine pomodoro sauce, chilli, onion and fresh garlic.£12.95Risotto Vegetariano
Fresh arborio rice cooked in a creamy red wine pomodoro sauce, onion, mixed peppers, mushrooms, courgette, olives, fresh garlic and spinach.£12.95
Insalata (Salad) 🥗
Caesar Salad
Shredded pieces of chargrilled tender chicken breast, parmesan, seasoned croutons and mixed leaf, drizzled with creamy Caesar dressing.£8.00Insalata Di Filetto
Strips of marinated fillet steak and pancetta with peppers, sweet cherry, mixed leaves and basil.£11.00Insalata Salmone
Flaked salmon with pancetta, bacon and avocado in a mixed leaves salad.£11.00Mediterranean Salad
Feta cheese, mixed crispy , salad leaves, olives, fresh tomatoes, onions, fresh herbs and olive oil.£9.00
Contorni (Side Dishes)
French Fries
£3.50Onion Rings
£3.50Seasoned Potato Wedges
£3.50Portion of Salad
£3.50Curly Fries
£3.50
Kids Menu
All pizza or pasta from the menu available in smaller size.
Pizza
£6.95Pasta
£6.95
Desserts 🍰
Profiteroles
Soft choux pastries filled with superb Chantilly cream all covered with chocolate cream.£5.50Tiramisu
Layers of soft sponge cooked with espresso coffee and liqueur filled with zabaglione cream and dusted with cocoa powder.£5.50
Soft Drinks
Coke (330ml)
£2.50Diet Coke (330ml)
£2.50San Pellegrino Limonata
£2.50Water (330ml)
£2.50Juice
£2.50J20
£2.50
