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About Il Vesuvio
Il Vesuvio is wildly popular, rated as the 3rd best restaurant in Tunbridge Wells! We love the Spaghetti Ai Frutti Di Mare – juicy mussels, clams, squid and prawns, in a light tomato sauce. A range of other pasta dishes available.
Antipasti / Starters
Mozzarella E Prosciutto
Buffalo mozzarella (one ball), parma ham, extra virgin olive oil and sun-dried tomatoes.£8.70Parmigiana Di Melanzane
(Traditional recipe from napoli) layers of fried aubergines, parmesan and mozzarella, baked in our rich tomato sauce (oven baked). V.£8.50Caprese
Buffalo mozzarella (one ball) with fresh tomatoes, oregano, basil and extra virgin olive oil. V.£8.50Pizza All’aglio
Pizza base with homemade garlic oil and rosemary. V, Vegan.£7.75Pizza All’aglio with Cheese
Pizza base with homemade garlic oil and rosemary and mozzarella cheese.£8.75Affettato Della Casa
Selection of salami and cured meats from various Italian regions.£8.50Antipasto Del Vesuvio
(Starter platter to share for 2-3 people) selection of bruschettas, buffalo mozzarella, selection of italian salami, pickled vegetables, marinated olives and sundried tomatoes.£24.95Insalata Piccante
Salad with green leaves, cherry tomato, red onions, tuna chunks, olives, cornichons, cucumber, sweetcorn, extra virgin olive oil and black pepper.£7.50VEGAN Grigliata Di Vegetali
Grilled courgettes, mixed peppers, aubergines and tomatoes with parsley and garlic oil. V, Vegan.£8.10Bruschetta Al Pomodoro
Italian bread toasted with freshly chopped cherry tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, garlic and oregano. V, Vegan.£6.95Bruschetta Tricolore
Toasted Italian bread with pesto, gorgonzola, cherry tomatoes, garlic oil and oregano. V.£8.15Bruschetta Ai Funghi
Toasted Italian bread with mushroom cream mascarpone cheese, melting smoked buffalo mozzarella, finished with balsamic vinegar glaze. V.£8.50Bianchetti Fritti
Fried whitebait served with our very own caper mayonnaise, salad and lemon.£8.10Crespella Di Granchio
Savory pancake filled with fresh white crab meat, baby prawns, ricotta cheese, spinach, cream and parmesan.£9.50Calamari Alla Romana
Fried and battered squid (milk and flour), served with chilli mayonnaise.£8.50Alici Marinate
Marinated anchovies in olive oil and white balsamic vinegar, garlic, parsley and hint of hot chilli, served with toasted bread.£8.10
Zuppe / Soups
Minestrone Casalingo
Traditional Italian soup with 12 freshly diced vegetables, tomato sauce and extra virgin olive oil vegetables: potato, carrots, tomato, green beans, peas, courgettes, borlotti beans, celery, spinach, onion, leek, savoy cabbage, parsley and basil. V, Vegan.£8.50Zuppa Di Fagioli
(Traditional recipe from Napoli) borlotti bean soup with onion, hot chilly, parsley, pancetta and a dash of tomato sauce.£8.50
Primi Piatti / Pasta Dishes
Gnocchi Sorrento
Oven baked traditional pasta dumplings with mozzarella or vegan cheese, tomato sauce, and parmesan.£13.00Lasagna
Layers of homemade egg pasta sheets filled with mozzarella, bolognese sauce, parmesan and basil.£13.00Crespoline
Homemade crépes with ricotta, mozzarella, cooked ham with a pink creamy tomato sauce.£13.00Vegetarian Crespoline
With ricotta, mozzarella, spinach covered by a pink creamy tomato sauce. V.£13.00Spaghetti Diavola
(Traditional recipe from calabria) spaghetti with hot ‘nduja spicy sausage pate’, onions, tomato sauce and parsley. Very hot.£15.25Penne Alla Vodka
Pasta with onion, vodka, cream, pancetta and rich tomato sauce.£12.50Penne Alla Vodka Vegetarian
Pasta with onion, vodka, cream and rich tomato sauce. V.£12.50Risotto Ai Funghi
Arborio rice with porcini mushrooms, mixed mushrooms, saffron, parmesan, black pepper, scamorza cheese (smoked mozzarella) and parsley. V.£15.25Risotto Ai Frutti Di Mare
Traditional Italian risotto (Arborio rice) with Mussels, Clams, Prawns, Calamari, dash of Tomato sauce£16.70Spaghetti Al Pomodoro
Spaghetti with a rich tomato sauce and basil. V, Vegan.£11.50Spaghetti Al Pesto
Spaghetti with pesto genovese, fresh basil, parmesan, extra virgin olive oil, pine nuts. V.£11.50Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti with olive oil, onions, pancetta, double cream, eggs and parmesan.£12.50Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca
Spaghetti with tomato sauce, anchovies garlic, capers, black olives and parsley.£12.50Spaghetti A Vongole
(Traditional recipe from napoli) spaghetti with clams, olive oil, garlic, parsley, white wine and cherry tomato.£16.70Spaghetti Ai Frutti Di Mare
Spaghetti with seafood mussels, clams, squid, prawns, tomato sauce, white wine, parsley, garlic and olive oil.£16.25Fettuccine Alla Bolognese
Fettuccine pasta with english minced beef, red wine, tomato sauce and finely chopped onion, celery, carrots.£13.95Fettuccine Gorgonzola
Fettuccine pasta with gorgonzola cheese, cream, topped with fresh rocket leaves. V.£13.95
Secondi Piatti Carne / Meat Dishes
Polpette Della Nonna
(Grandma’s recipe) minced beef meatballs with breadcrumbs, eggs, and garlic in a rich tomato sauce served with spaghetti.£15.25Scaloppina Di Vitello
Veal escalope with mushrooms, white wine, mascarpone cheese, cream, salt, pepper, served with roast potatoes.£17.85Saltinbocca Sorrentino
(Traditional recipe from sorrento) veal escalope with parma ham, mozzarella, served with roasted potatoes.£18.25Pollo Alla Cacciatora
Pan-fried chicken with pancetta, olive oil, garlic, onion, cherry tomatoes, hint of chilli, white wine and parsley, served with roast potatoes.£15.25Pollo Alla Crema Di Funghi
(this recipe contains mascarpone cheese) pan-fried chicken breast with a creamy mushroom sauce, served with roast potatoes.£15.25Cotoletta Di Vitello
Pan-fried veal escalope coated with home-made breadcrumbs, served with spaghetti in tomato sauce.£21.50
Secondi Piatti Pesce / Fish Dishes
Frittura Di Mare Mista
Deep fried, battered prawns, calamari and whitebait, served with chilli mayo and lemon. Contains Flour, Breadcrumbs, Milk.£16.50Salmone Del Golfo
Pan-fried salmon fillet in breadcrumbs and garlic, served on a bed of sautéed courgette, french beans and red onion.£16.50Spigola Al Forno
Oven-baked sea-bass fillets with garlic, lemon, olive oil, rosemary, served with roast potato.£18.50Spigola Al Cartoccio
Parcel-baked sea bass fillets with seafood, tomato sauce, fresh mussels, clams, white wine, parsley and garlic, served with roast potatoes.£20.50
Pizza
Margherita
Authentic neapolitan pizza with mozzarella, tomato sauce and fresh basil. V.£12.50Margherita Vegana
Vegan cheese, tomato sauce and fresh basil.£12.50Margherita Con Salamino
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy salami.£12.50Quattro Formaggi
Four italian cheeses (mozzarella, gorgonzola, parmesan, goat’s cheese), tomato sauce and fresh rocket. V.£12.50Prosciutto E Funghi
Mozzarella, tomato sauce, cooked ham, mushrooms.£12.50Vegetariana
Mozzarella, tomato sauce, peppers, red onions and courgettes, finished with garlic oil. V.£12.50Vegana
Vegan cheese, tomato sauce, peppers, red onions and courgettes, finished with garlic oil.£12.50Bufalina
Tomato sauce, bufalo mozzarella, parmesan and fresh basil.£14.50Frutti Di Mare
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, mussels clams, calamari, prawns and garlic oil.£16.50Vesuvio
Mozzarella, tomato sauce, spicy italian salami, black olives, red onion and hot chilli.£12.50Crudo and Mascarpone
Tomato sauce. Mozzarella, mascarpone cheese, parma ham, and garlic oil.£14.50Calzone Napoletano
Folded, half-moon pizza filled with ricotta and tomato sauce, mozzarella, cooked ham and spicy salami.£13.90Campagnola
Mozzarella, tomato sauce, anchovies, capers, black olives, red onion and garlic oil.£12.50Campagnola Vegan
Vegan cheese, tomato sauce, capers, black olives, red onion and garlic oil.£12.50Capricciosa
Mozzarella, tomato sauce, artichokes, cooked ham spicy salami, mushrooms and olives and garlic oil.£13.50Monello
Mozzarella, gorgonzola, italian salami, cooked ham, sundried tomatoes and olives (this pizza has no tomato sauce).£12.50
Contorni / Side Dishes
Insalata Verde
Mixed leaves, cucumber, radicchio rosso. V, Vegan.£3.50Insalata Mista
Mixed salad, tomatoes, red onions, cucumber, olives, extra virgin olive oil and white balsamic vinegar. V, Vegan.£4.50Insalata Di Rucola
Rocket with shavings of parmesan, extra virgin olive oil. V.£5.45Insalata Pomodori and Cipolle
Fresh tomatoes, red onions, mixed olives, oregano, extra virgin olive oil and salt. V, Vegan.£4.30Patate Cubetti
Roasted potatoes with garlic, olive oil, salt. V, Vegan.£4.50Patate Fritte
Chips. V.£3.35Selezione Di Formaggi
Selection of italian cheeses.£9.25Fagiolini E Pomodorini
French beans, olive oil, cherry tomatoes, garlic and salt. V, Vegan.£5.25Spinaci Cremosi
Sautéed fresh spinach in cream and garlic.£4.50Funghi Trifolati
Pan fried mushrooms with olive oil, garlic, parsley and salt. V, Vegan.£4.50Funghi Trifolati Con Salsa
Pan fried mushrooms with olive oil, garlic, dash of tomato sauce, parsley and salt. V, Vegan.£4.50Zucchini Fritti
(Traditional recipe from napoli) deep fried battered fresh courgettes (flour), salt and black pepper. V.£5.25
Soft Drinks
Italian Water (750cl)
Still or sparkling.£3.50Appletiser
£3.50Coca Cola
£2.50Diet Coke
£2.50Sprite
£2.50San Pellegrino
Limonata, aranciata, arancita rossa (sweet), lemon and mint or orange and pomegranate.£2.50Peach Ice Tea
£2.50Chino (Fizzy Bitter Citrus Drink)
£2.50J20
Apple and mango, orange and passion fruit or apple and raspberry.£3.50
Birre / Beers
Peroni Nastro Azzurro 5.1%
£4.50Peroni Rossa 4.7%
£4.50Moretti 4.6%
£4.50Birra No Alcoholic 0%
£4.00Cider Sidro Italiano
£4.50Peroni Gran Riserva 6.6% Double Malt 500ml
£7.50
Rose Wines
Rosé Della Casa (11.5%)
£18.95Pinot Grigio Blush (12%)
Light pale pink typical of this grape; fruity scent, long and persistent, delicate and velvety body. Delicious as an aperitif, ideal with fish, light white meat and mixed salads or grilled vegetables.£21.90
White Wines
Pinot Grigio Del Veneto I.G.T. (12%)
Considered to be the white that sets the standards for all Italian whites; Straw yellow colour and a mild aroma and acidic taste. Usually fruity, persistent and dry.£21.90Falanghina Di Benevento I.G.T. (12%)
Pale yellow color, a rich and intense aroma of fruit quince and pear. It is fresh and clean in the mouth with excellent acidity, good structure£25.50Trebbiano (12%) Dry
This Trebbiano is crisp with a floreal nose and flavours of ripe melons and pears.£21.90Bianco Di Toscana (11.5%)
Light straw yellow colour. Good intensity with notes of white flowers. Fresh and smooth, with a good aromatic persistence.£23.90Verdicchio (12.5%)
Very special and thoroughly recognized white Italian variety of grape. Crisp, dry wine of naturally high acidity, hints of Citrus fruit & Almonds. Ideal with all seafood, risotto, pastas and white meats.£21.90Gavi (12.5%)
Considered to be the white that sets the standards for all Italian whites; Straw yellow colour and a mild aroma and acidic taste. Usually fruity, persistent and dry.£28.90Grillo di Sicilia I.G.T. (13.5%)
The white flowers and the fruits that send back to the citrus, grapefruit & lime, compose the rich bouquet of this perfectly balanced and harmonic white wine. Ideal with pasta and fish.£21.90
Red Wines
Montepulciano (12.5%)
Robust herbal and tobacco-like flavors with grippy tannin often call for richer and more savoury foods.£19.90Aglianico Irpino I.G.T. (13%)
Another beautiful red from Campania. Intense red ruby in colour. Persistent and intense Nose with a hint of wild berry and spicy notes.£25.95Bardolino (D.O.C.) (12%) Veneto
Light, bright red wine with crunchy raspberry fruit and a touch of cherry. Perfect with stuffed pasta and salami.£23.90Valpolicella Superiore Classico (12.5%)
A superior blend of the commonly known red wine. Ruby Red in colour, with an intense & complex Bouquet which recalls bitter almonds, violets & Spices. Dry & full to the palate. Ideal with any meat.£24.90Shiraz di Sicilia D.O.C. (12%)
Intense purple red color and purple glints. It has scents of mature fruits and a well- balanced, harmonic flavor.£21.90Primitivo D.O.C. (13.5%) Puglia
Has a ruby red color, with a very characteristic, intense & fruity nose. Great in combination with elaborate sauces, stews & red meat.£23.90Sangiovese I.G.T. (11.5%) Umbria
Well recognized luminous ruby red wine from Emilia Romagna. Subtle & Balanced.£18.90Cannanau di Sardegna D.O.C. (13%)
Most famous red wine from Sardinia. Live and brilliant ruby red color, intense aroma, with violet scent. The taste is dry, hot, velvety but vigorous, harmonious and with a good dose of tannins.£27.90Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. (13%)Toscana
Full red colour, intense and persistent taste Certified & approved ‘Gallo Nero’ Consortium quality.£25.90Amarone Classico della Valpolicella (15%) Veneto
A rich, opulent, smooth red wine produced from “long hang” late harvested grapes from the vineyards of Veneto. Late maturation gives the characteristic notes of ripe fruits, such as plums and raisins.Oak ageing gives an added not of spice and vanilla£69.90Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio D.O.C. (13%)
Created from the naturally fertile soil surrounding the Vesuvius. Intense red colour with warm sensation. Complex and full bodied.£24.95
Champagne and Sparkling by the Bottle
Prosecco Dei Colli Trevigiani (10.5%) (White Sparkling)
£24.95Prosecco Extra Dry D.O.C. (11%) (White Sparkling)
£27.95Asti Spumante D.O.C.G. Sweet White Sparkling
£20.90Veuve Cliquot Champagne Brut (Champagne)
£90.00Costaripa Spumante Sparkling Dry (12.5%)(Champagne)
£44.90Prosecco Rose Frizzante (11%) (Rose Sparkling)
£26.95Moet & Chandon Champagne
£90.00
Desserts
Pastiera Napoli (Ancient Napolitan Delicacy)
Shortcrust pastry. wheat (in milk and lemon zest), ricotta, sugar, orange and vanilla essence.£6.00Tiramisù
Traditional Italian dessert.£6.00Tiramisù (Gluten Free)
Traditional Italian dessert (corn starch, potato starch, rice flour).£6.00Panna Cotta ai Frutti di Bosco
Vanilla panna cotta with mixed berry compote. Gluten free.£6.00Panna Cotta al Cioccolato
Vanilla panna cotta in chocolate sauce. Gluten free.£6.00Torta Della Nonna
Layers of shortcrust pastry filled with lemon patisserie cream and decorated with pine nuts and icing sugar.£6.00Cannolo Siciliano (Ancient Sicilian Recipe)
Tube of pastry filled with ricotta made from sheep’s milk, sugar, chocolate and pistachio dust.£6.00Profiteroles
Profiteroles filled with whipped cream and chocolate sauce.£6.00Sorpresa al Cioccolato
Hot chocolate pudding with melted centre and vanilla ice cream.£6.00Cheese Board
Selezione di formaggi.£9.25