MENU LA CUCINA CALDESI

MENU
Our kitchen at the Caffe specialises in regional Italian food, this means that we will search out
traditional and lesser-known recipes from all over Italy. Our staff originate from most of the twenty
regions of Italy and we have drawn upon their personal knowledge to bring this menu to London.
LA CUCINA CALDESI
The only Italian cookery school in central London
La Cucina offers a wide variety of cookery courses perfect for the private and corporate market, all
centred around Italian cooking. Enthusiasts can learn a range of skills from Italian patisserie, pasta
making & even wine tastings. Classes can also be tailored for groups of 8 to 24 people
The Summer Season at La Cucina Caldesi
SUMMER COOKING & COCKTAILS FOR BRIGHT FUN THINGS ABOUT TOWN
Tuesday 21st June 2010 6.30pm – 8.30pm £45
EASY ITALIAN COOKERY with Katie Caldesi
Friday 25th June 2010 10.30am – 4.00pm £150
For further details call the office on T: 020 7487 0750/6/8, Monday - Friday 9am – 5pm
www.caldesi.com
ANTIPASTI
Zuppa del giorno
Freshly made seasonal soup
£6.00
Verdure grigliate con mozzarella di Bufala
Buffalo mozzarella with grilled vegetables
£9.50
Filetto battuto alla Robespierre
Fillet of beef with balsamic and rosemary dressing, rocket and Parmesan shavings
£10.90
Tagliere misto di salumi e formaggi
A wooden platter of Italian cured meats, and Italian cheeses
£11.20
Capesante con pancetta
Pan-fried sea scallops wrapped in pancetta with avocado sauce on spinach leaves
£12.10
Gamberoni con salsa al Brandy
King prawns with garlic and chilli brandy sauce
Starter £14.50 Main course £23.90
There will be a £3.50 supplement if you choose a starter as a main course
PRIMI PIATTI
Rigatoni con ragu di salsiccia
Rigatoni with pork sausages ragu and fennel seeds
£10.80/13.00
Tagliolini con granchio
Homemade tagliolini with fresh crab and a touch of tomato sauce
£11.50/13.50
Tagliatelle con scampi e pomodorini
Homemade tagliatelle with scampi and cherry tomatoes
£11.80 /13.90
Linguine Caldesi
Giancarlo’s favourite-tomato, chilli, garlic and a dash of cream
£9.90/12.00
Katie Caldesi’s new book “The Italian cookery Course” signed copies are available at our special
price of £25.00
PESCE
Salmone con contorno di fagiolini
Pan fried fillet of salmon with green beans
£17.90
Branzino al guazzetto con contorno di patate novelle prezzemolate
Sea bass with cherry tomatoes, garlic, oregano and basil served with parsley new potatoes
£18.90
Bistecca di tonno grigliata con contorno di patate novelle e taccole
Grilled tuna steak with new potates and runner beans
£19.20
CARNI
Filetto di maiale arrotolato in pancetta di Praga con pure di patate e porri
Pork fillet wrapped in smoked pancetta on mash and Marsala sauce
£16.90
Costolette d’agnello alla scottadito
Char grilled lamb cutlets on braised roasted peppers and shallots
£18.90
Fegato burro e salvia con spinaci
Pan fried calves liver with butter and sage sauce on spinach leaves
£18.00
Scaloppina di vitello con funghi chiodini e pure’ di patate
Veal escalope with ”chiodini” mushrooms and mash potato
£19.90
Filetto di manzo grigliato con burro alla maître d’hôtel
Grilled fillet of beef with maître d’hôtel butter and green beans with tomatoes
£21.50
CONTORNI
Green beans £3.50
Sautéed spinach £3.50
Zucchine fritte £3.50 Sautéed broccoli £3.50
Mixed salad or green salad £4.00
Roast potatoes £3.50
Rocket and parmesan salad £4.50
Mash potatoes £3.50
Some of our menu items contain nuts, seeds and other allergens. We understand the dangers to those with severe
allergies. Please ask to speak to the duty manager who may be able to help you make an alternative choice.
A discretionary service charge of 12.5% will be added to the bill. Vat is included
Caldesi in Campagna
Caldesi in Campagna is Giancarlo and Katie’s first launch outside the capital, adding to their
successful restaurant and popular cookery school, which are all located in Marylebone.
Our head chef has created an authentic Italian menu brimming with regional dishes and
specialties. Caldesi in Campagna is suitable for all occasions from a light lunch to a gastronomic
dinner. Cookery Classes are also available.
‘’It was, I think, the best lasagna I’ve ever tasted.”
John Walsh, The Independent
“This is sure to become a village favourite.”
www.squaremeal.co.uk
Caldesi in Campagna
Old Mill Lane, Bray, Berkshire, SL6 2BG,T: 01628 788 500
www.caldesi.com