About Monti Ristorante Italiano - Southend on Sea
Italian Restaurant, serving Breakfast, Burgers, Pasta, pizza e Mains
Nel Frattempo.....
In the Meantime....
Olive (V/Vg/G.F.)
Sicilian Olives marinated in Italian Herbs and E.V.O., with a kick.£4.00Pane di Altamura (V/V.g)
Pugliese warn bread acoompanied by E.V.O. "Dono Dorato"and Balsamic.£5.00Focacce (V)
Selection of Italian Focaccia Genovese:-Cherry tomato and onions.-Rosemary and Sea Salt.£5.00Suppli'
Deep Fried Rice balls Coated in Breadcrumb with bolognese sauce.£6.00
Antipasti (Starters)
Sauteé di Cozze (Pe)
Sauteed mussels with garlic, parsley and chilli, finally nuanced with white wine, served with a slice of Altamura bread.£12.00Frittura Mista
Calamari and Prawns Deep Fried served with crispy Courgettes and fresh lemon.£14.40Gamberoni all' aglio (Pe)
Sauteed Argentinian King Prawns in a garlicky sauce and Altamura bread "per la scarpetta"£12.00Cappesante
Seared Scallops with velvety peas and a crispy Guanciale Veil.£14.40Lasciatemi Cantare
The italian Antipasti, selected cured meats and cheese board to share with someone.£20.00Bruschetta Paradiso (V)
Altamura bruschetta with fresh burrata and cherry tomatoes£11.30Cocktail de Gamberi (Pe/G.F.)
Straight out the 70's, it doesn't need introduction!£12.00Caprese (V/G.F.)
Fresh tomato and buffalo mozzarella. E.V.O. Oil and basil.£11.30Bruschetta de Trevi (V/Vg)
Altamura bread topped with sauteed onions, garlic,peppers all in a home-made tomato sauce, with a kick.£9.60
La Pasta
Bolognese
The 100% Home-made British beef ragu, a timeless Italian dish, with Tagliatelle.£13.30Lilli e il vagabondo
Spaghetti in a pomodoro sauce with garlic, basil, olive oil and Italian meatballs.£14.00Norma (V)
Just like the play from Vincenzo Bellini, this is a piece of art.Fried Aubergine chunks, home-made tomato sauce, onions, garlic, pine nuts and basil all sprinkled with salted ricotta, with Mezze Maniche.£14.00Lasagna
Another timeless dish, never boring, made with 100% home-made British beef.£14.00Arrabiata (V/Vg)
Home-made Tomato sauce, chilli and parsley with penne.(Beware, Arrabbiata means Angry)£13.30"Her Majesty" A Carbonara
5 ingredients, made the proper Roman way: Guanciale, Pecorino Romano D.O.P., cracked black pepper and an egg, with Rigatoni.£14.00Cannelloni di Pesce (Pe)
Oven-Baked Home-Made Cannelloni filled with selected cuts of fish, in a creamy tomato sauce, topped with an argentinian King Prawns.£24.00Tagliatelle al Ragu' di Cinghiale
Wild Boar Ragu served with Tagliatelle.£16.80Granchio (Pe)
Garlic, chilli and lemon zest to accompany a touch of Home-Made tomato sauce and the most delicious sweet crab meat with spaghetti.£19.20Vojo anna' ar Mare (Pe)
Wild Clams sauteed with chilli, garlic, parsley and a drizzle of E.V.O., with Spaghetti.£18.00Nerano (V)
Fried courgette with garlic, pecorino cheese and cracked black pepper with Spaghetti.£14.00Pescatora (Pe)
If you're a seafood lover stop now, mixed seafood, mixedd seafood with a touch of Home-Made tomato sauce, with Risotto.£19.20Ajo, ojo e peperoncino (V/Vg)
Simplicity is key!Garlic, chilli and E.V.O., with Spaghetti.£10.80Salmone (Pe)
pan Fried fresh Salmon cubes with Garlic in a succulent creamy tomato sauce, with Tagliatelle.£18.00
Le Verdure
V section
Parmigiana (V)
A Lasagna wannabe:layers of fried aubergine, mozzarella cheese, home-made tomato sauce and Basil, you can't have it with out E.V.O. oil so we add a drizzle for you.£14.40Polenta e Zola (V/G.F.)
A very old traditional dish from Nothern Italy, a creamy corn flour accompanied by a sweet and tangy Gorgonzola Dolcelatte Sauce.£14.00Moving Mountains Vegan Burger (V/Vg)
Here is where the magic happens, a meat free burger that taste like meat. served with lettuce, Gherkin, Tomato, Vegan chilli mayo and because it feel like this dish needs a bit of a cheat, fries on side!£15.60
Le Carni
The Meat
Porgi l'artra Guancia
Sous Vide Ox-cheek then oven braised, laid on a bed of creamy mashed potato, enhanced with it's own gravy and dusted with dark chocolate, try it to believe it's deliciousness!£20.40Anatra co m'po d'arancia (G.F.)
Sous Vide Duck vreast then oven braised served pink with an orange sauce, because........ why not?!£19.20Pollo alla milanese
Chicken breast coated in breadcrumbs served with spaghetti al pomodoro.£19.20Ce vo' Fegato (G.F)
Seared Calves Liver served on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes, a tangy red wine and onions jus and crispy cured ham to finish.£19.20Vitello De Milano
The easy choice again but this time for fine palates, fried veal in breadcrumbs accompanied by Spaghetti Ajo, ojo e peperoncino.£21.60Saltimbocca alla Romana
Pan fried Veal escalope with Fresh Sage and Cured Ham in a white wine sauce, a symphony for the palate.£21.60Pepe Verde (G.F.)
Chargrilled Filet Steak served with a green peppercorn sauce, for those that love a good old classic. Served with vegetables and potato.£32.40Monticiano
Chargrilled Filett steak served on a bruschetta with duck and pork liver pate, truffle and red wine reduction, for fine palates only.£39.60Tagliata di Manzo (G.F.)
Chargrilled then sliced Filett steak, laid on a bed of rocket and enriched with sauteed Mushrooms and Grana Padano, a clean dish full of flavours.£34.80
Il Pesce
The Fish
La Spigola (Pe/G.F)
Canoed seabass served with sauteed mixed vegetables for a healthier option.£25.20Baccala Mazzarino (Pe)
Pan fried cod nuanced with white wine and served with the most delicious combination of olives, capers, cherry tomatoes, garlic, onions and a touch of tomato sauce.£19.20Tonno col Pepe (Pe/G.F.)
Chargrilled Tuna Steak served with a green peppercorn sauce, an intriguing dish!£22.80Spadino (Pe/G.F.)
Chargrilled Swordfish with sauteed Aubergine, Cherry Tomatoes and a touch of tomato sauce, for a perfect match!£27.60Rose Rosa (Pe/G.F.)
Oven baked Salmon laid on a bed of a Creamy Tomato sauce accompanied by 2 grilled Argentinian King Prawns, perfect for a romantic evening.£24.00
La Pizzeria
Margherita (V)
Tomato sauce, mozzarella and basil.£12.00Diavola
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, Salami and chilli£14.20Salsiccia e Cipolle Caramellizzate
Tomato Sauce, Italian Sausage and Caramelised onions.£13.20Delizia
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Ham and Mushrooms£12.00Ferragosto
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Chicken and Peppers.£14.40Tricolore
Mozzarella, Cherry tomatoes, Rocket, Parmesan and Parma Ham.£13.204 Formaggi (V)
4 Different cheese.£13.20Salsiccia e Cipolle Caramellate
Tomato, mozzarella, Italian Sausage and Caramelised Onions.£13.20Montanara
Cream, Mozzarella, Italian Sausage, Gorgonzola and Mushrooms.£13.20Fiorentina (V)
Cream, Mozzarella, Spinach, Black Olives and an Egg.£13.00
Calzone
Folded Pizza Served with Fries
Lockdown
Barbeque Sauce, Mozzarella, Home Made Meatballs, Salami and fresh chilli.£15.95Pesciarolo
Cream, Tomato, Mozzarella, Tuna, Swordfish and Salmon.£18.95Vegetariano (V)
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Cherry Tomatoes, Aubergine, Courgette, Mushrooms and Onions.£15.95Carnivoro
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Mascarpone, Home-Made Meatballs, Chicken and Peppers.£15.95
Contorni
Sides
Cheesy Garlic Bread (V)
V.£6.00Garlic Bread (V)
V.£6.00Garlic Bread Tomato (V)
Garlic butter and tomato sauce£6.00Garlic Bread Cheese and Fennels seeds (V)
£6.00Asparagi alla Griglia (V/G.F.)
Grilled asparagus served with a poached egg.£6.00Patatine Fritte
Skin-on Fries.£5.00Patate alla Monti (V/G.F.)
Italian chips with a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese£6.00Insalata mista (V/Vg/G.F.)
Mix Salad£5.00Broccoli (V/Vg/G.F.)
Sauteed Broccoli with garlic and chilli.£5.00Pastinaca (V/Vg/G.F.)
Pan fried Parsnip with Honey and Garlic.£5.00
Dolci (Desserts)
Cannolo Siciliano
A cannoli skin filled with sweet ricotta cheese, chocolate and pistacchio.£7.50Frittelle di mele
Deep Fried apple doughnuts served on a bed of crema pasticciera.£6.50Mille Foglie
Puff pastry dessert with crema pasticciera and topped with chocolate sauce.£6.95Cheesecake of the day
£6.95
Soft Drinks
Our Selection of Soft Drinks
Coke
200ml£2.70Diet Coke
200ml£2.60Lemonade
200ml£2.60Limonata "Niasca Portofino"
250ml£3.25Mandarinata "Niasca Portofino"
250ml£3.25Fever Tree Soda Water
200ml£2.25Fever Tree Ginger Ale
200ml£2.60Fever Tree Indian Tonic
200ml£2.60Fever Tree Slim Line
200ml£2.60Fever Tree Mediterranean Light
200ml£2.60
