Benvenuti

Cantina del Gusto

Our Menu

Experience culinary artistry defined by rustic authenticity. Each dish represents a journey through regional Italian landscapes, crafted with time-honored techniques and local ingredients.

Explore Selection

Wood Boards & Sharing Platters

Artisanal, locally-sourced pairings curated for authentic Italian feasting.

Welcome Taste Board

The perfect introduction. Mild cured meats and delicate cheeses to prime your palate.

£18

Gourmet Special Board

An premium selection of masterfully cured meats and handpicked vintage dairy.

£25

The Grand Tour Board

Includes Dorset organic selection. An exceptional culinary bridge of Italian mastery and local organic excellence.

£35

Cheese Festival

An aromatic celebration of soft, semi-hard, and blue cheese pairings with artisanal honey.

£25

Bruschetta Party

Vibrant and toasted. Classic tomato-garlic, wild mushroom truffle, and whipped ricotta combinations.

£25

The Pantry & Ingredients

Italian Charcuterie

Salame Napoli, Milano, Montepulciano Wine, Toscano, Spianata Romana, Prosciutto Gran Sasso, Prosciutto di Parma, Capocollo, Lardo, Mortadella.

Cheeses

Pecorino, Caciotta, Provolone, Taleggio, truffle, black pepper, buffalo mozzarella, SW UK cheeses.

Accompaniments

Aubergine, courgettes, peppers, olives, pears, figs, honey.

Crostini, Bruschette & Fritters

An authentic selection of traditional Italian starters, prepared fresh daily. *Note: Fritters are included on all platters.*

Crostini & Bruschette

Pomodorini Freschi

Topped with sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and wild basil.

Funghi Porcini

Sautéed premium porcini mushrooms with garlic, white wine, and Italian flat-leaf parsley.

Crema di Tartufo

Rich black truffle paste paired with delicately melted local caciotta cheese.

Paté di Fegatini

Traditional Tuscan-style chicken liver pâté slow-cooked with capers, anchovies, and Vin Santo.

Lardo di Colonnata

Delicate cured pork back fat, seasoned with rosemary, served on warm toasted bread.

Coppa di Maiale

Artisanal cured pork neck infused with aromatic mountain herbs and sliced paper-thin.

Pizza-style (Alla Pizzaiola)

Baked with rich tomato passata, melted fior di latte mozzarella, and wild Sicilian oregano.

Fritters & Specialities

Olive Ascolane

Lightly salted fried yeast dough balls, tender on the inside, stuffed with savory Mediterranean anchovies.

Coppa Umbra

Traditional Umbrian seasoned boiled pork, intensely flavored with fresh orange zest, garlic cloves, crushed black pepper, and white wine.

Salads & Side Dishes

Fresh, vibrant, and authentic accompaniments crafted with seasonal Italian ingredients to perfectly elevate your main course.

Caprese

£8.00

Juicy vine-ripened tomatoes and fresh buffalo mozzarella layered with fragrant basil leaves, drizzled with premium extra virgin olive oil and an aged balsamic glaze.

Green Festival

£6.00

A vibrant assortment of crisp seasonal greens, peppery wild rocket, thin-sliced cucumber, and fresh shaved fennel, all tossed in a zesty citrus vinaigrette.

Garden Salad

£6.00

Traditional garden mix featuring sweet heritage tomatoes, crunchy carrots, cucumbers, black olives, and red onion, dressed lightly with a classic red wine dressing.

Panzanella

£8.00

A rustic Tuscan classic. Crusty country bread soaked with juices from sweet vine tomatoes, combined with red onions, capers, garlic croutons, and fresh hand-torn basil.

IL CAPOLAVORO DEL GIORNO

Speciali del Giorno

Dishes and availability vary. Ask your server for today's specials.

Gnocchi con Crema di Zucca e Guanciale

Hand-rolled potato gnocchi served in a velvety roasted butternut squash cream, topped with crispy guanciale and shaved Pecorino Romano.

€24

Costolette d’Agnello al Rosmarino

Pan-seared tender lamb chops infused with fresh rosemary, garlic, and a rich Chianti wine reduction. Served with roasted fingerling potatoes.

€36

Branzino alla Griglia con Erbe

Fresh Mediterranean sea bass grilled whole with cold-pressed olive oil, lemon juice, wild oregano, and garlic. Served alongside sautéed spinach.

€31

CAKES & DESSERTS

Dolci

Indulge in our exquisite selection of traditional Italian desserts, handcrafted daily using authentic recipes and the finest seasonal ingredients.

Tiramisu

£12

Layers of delicate ladyfinger biscuits soaked in strong espresso and sweet Marsala, layered with whipped organic mascarpone cream and finished with cocoa powder.

Panna Cotta

£10

Traditional Piedmontese sweet cooked cream infused with Madagascar vanilla bean, crowned with a vibrant and tangy wild berry compote.

Tozzetti e Vino Santo

£10

Crunchy twice-baked Tuscan hazelnut and almond biscuits, served traditionally with a glass of sweet, amber-hued Vin Santo dessert wine for dipping.

Terrine al Cioccolato Fondente

£10

A rich, velvet-smooth dark chocolate terrine served with a delicate sprinkle of flaky Maldon sea salt and a light drizzle of cold-pressed Umbrian olive oil.

Apple Cake

£8

Warm, rustic Italian cake baked with caramelized Granny Smith apples and sweet winter spices, accompanied by a generous scoop of artisanal vanilla gelato.

CANTINA PRIVATA

The Wine List

Vini Bianchi

Trebbiano £24.95

Sauvignon Friuli £28.95
175ml: £8.25  •  250ml: £9.25

Pinot Grigio £34.95

Gewürztraminer £46.95

Cutizzi Greco £45.00

Gavi £37.95

Vini Rossi

Merlot Mandis £24.95
175ml: £7.45  •  250ml: £8.95

Annibale Montepulciano £26.95
175ml: £8.45  •  250ml: £9.95

Pampa Malbec £28.95

Sangiovese Toscana £27.95

Primitivo di Manduria £31.95

Vini Rosati

Pinot Grigio Blush £28.95
175ml: £7.85  •  250ml: £9.85

Il Mio Vincarett £34.95

"Il vino prepara i cuori e li rende più pronti alla passione."

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Join us for an unforgettable evening of rustic Italian tradition, exquisite wines, and hand-rolled pasta made with generations of love. Spaces in our cozy cantina are limited, so reserve your spot in advance.

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