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
UMAMI – the 5th tasting sense in Italian cooking
Tuesday, 25 May 2010 10.30am – 2.00pm £95
TASTING THE BEST with Sophie Grigson
Saturday 5th June 2010 10.30am – 3.00pm £120
A NIGHT IN NAPOLI with Caffe Caldesi’s head chef Salvatore Luciano
Saturday 19th June 2010 6.30pm – 9.30pm £60
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 *
Warm 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
£14.50
There will be a £3.50 supplement if you choose a starter as a main course
PRIMI PIATTI
Rigatoni alla Garfagnana
Rigatoni with beef, pork and porcini mushrooms ragu
£10.80/13.50
Tagliolini con granchio e pomodorini
Homemade tagliolini with fresh crab and cherry tomatoes
£11.50/13.50
Tagliatelle ai frutti di mare *
Tagliatelle with king prawns, squids, clams and mussels
£11.50 /13.50
Linguine Caldesi
Giancarlo‟s favourite-tomato, chilli, garlic and a dash of cream
£9.90/12.00
(*) All these dishes are featured in Katie Caldesi’s new book “The Italian cookery Course” signed
copies are available at our special price of £25.00
PESCE
Merluzzo alla siciliana su pure` di patate
Pan fried fillet of cod on mash potato with tomatoes, olives, capers sauce
£18.50
Branzino grigliato con salmoriglio al peperoncino, servito con rucola
Grilled fillets of sea bass on rocket salad and a chilli and garlic dressing
£18.80
Gamberoni con salsa al Brandy
King prawns with brandy chilli and garlic
£23.90
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 con Asiago in salsa di vino rosso *
Pan-fried fillet of beef with Asiago cheese and red wine sauce
£21.50
CONTORNI
Green beans £3.50
Sautéed spinach £3.50
Mixed salad or green salad £4.00
Roast potatoes £3.50
Sautéed broccoli £3.50
Rocket and parmesan salad £4.50
Mash potatoes £3.50
A discretionary service charge of 12.5% will be added to the bill. Vat is included.
(*) All these dishes are featured in Katie Caldesi’s new book “The Italian cookery Course” signed
copies are available at our special price of £25.00
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