ASK Italian London - Gloucester Arcade

Bread & Nibbles

• Spicy Nibbles3,25 £

  A crunchy mix of chickpeas, peas, corn and broad beans.

• Italian Olives3,50 £

  Large green Nocellara olives from Sicily.

• Garlic Bread4,95 £

  • With Mozzarella5,95 £

• Garlic Bread Speciale with Balsamic Onions6,25 £

  A folded garlic bread stuffed with mozzarella and riserva cheese.

• Rosemary & Olive Oil Bread5,50 £

Antipasti

Perfect for two.

• Antipasto Fritto12,95 £

  Mushrooms al forno, calamari, chicken lecca-lecca, dough sticks and zucchini fritti, served with a spicy tomato dip and garlic mayonnaise.

• Antipasto Classico12,95 £

  Milano salami and coppa ham, fresh mozzarella, riserva cheese, rocket salad and rosemary & olive oil bread with smoked chilli jelly and olive tapenade.

Starters

• Burrata Caprese6,25 £

  Creamier and more indulgent than mozzarella, burrata is served with plum tomatoes, rocket and basil.

• Pea & Ricotta Soufflé6,50 £

  Twice baked soufflé on a bed of spinach in a rich cheese sauce, served with warm dough sticks.

• Cheese Fonduta6,25 £

  Rich cheese fondue, crowned with a garlic and herb crumb, served with warm dough sticks. Dip dip hooray!

• Spinach & Ricotta Arancini6,25 £

  Crispy ricotta and spinach risotto balls served with a spicy tomato dip.

• Baked Dough Balls5,50 £

  Choose between plain or fontal cheese and chilli, or try a mix. Served with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

• Minestrone Soup5,50 £

  Hearty soup with vegetables, chickpeas, cannellini beans and orzo pasta. Topped with a cheesy dumpling.

• Whitebait

  Lightly breaded and fried until golden, served with garlic mayonnaise. MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) approved.

  • Small6,95 £
  • Large12,25 £

• Chicken Lecca-Lecca6,75 £

  Breaded chicken fillets served with a spicy tomato dip and garlic mayonnaise.

• Calamari

  Crispy golden-fried squid served with garlic mayonnaise.

  • Small6,95 £
  • Large12,25 £

• Bruschetta5,50 £

  Toasted pagnotta bread with marinated tomatoes, fresh basil and ricotta salata.

• Meatballs Piccante6,50 £

  Pork and beef meatballs baked on Italian bread in a spicy tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella and mascarpone.

• Butterfly King Prawns7,25 £

  Succulent king prawns, oven roasted on Italian bread with garlic and parsley.

• Light Butterfly King Prawns7,25 £

  Oven roasted butterfly king prawns seasoned with lemon juice and plum tomatoes, topped with rocket and yellow courgette ribbons. Under 200 calories (Kcal).

• Mushrooms al Forno (Most Loved)6,25 £

  Mushrooms stuffed with mozzarella and riserva cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic and onions, baked on Italian bread, served with garlic mayonnaise.

Pasta

Pasta Fresca

Fresh egg frilly tagliatelle.

• King Prawn & Crayfish14,95 £

  Succulent king prawns and crayfish in a creamy tomato and lobster bisque with a hint of chilli, topped with a large king prawn in its shell.

• Asparagus & Pancetta Carbonara (Most Loved)13,50 £

  Crispy pancetta and asparagus in a velvety sauce made with mascarpone, pecorino and riserva cheese.

• Purple Basil Pesto Genovese12,75 £

  Green pesto and cream sauce, with fine green beans and pine nuts. Topped with purple basil pesto – winner of a Great Taste 2018 award.

• Sausage & Truffle Infused Olive Oil13,95 £

  Italian Luganica sausage in a creamy tomato and truffled mushroom sauce topped with mascarpone, smoked prosciutto and truffle infused olive oil.

Filled Pasta

Different shapes and classic fillings.

• Four Cheese Ravioli & Beef Ragu14,25 £

  A long ravioli filled with pockets of four cheese, oven baked on top of a rich beef ragu.

• Crab & Ricotta Half Moon Pasta14,50 £

  Served in a creamy tomato and lobster bisque. Topped with a large king prawn in its shell and fresh samphire.

• Spinach & Ricotta Girasole12,25 £

  Meaning 'sunflower', these pretty pasta parcels are served with spinach and a mascarpone cream sauce.

• Beef & Chianti Ravioli13,95 £

  Beef and Chianti ragu, dressed up for the occasion in this special charcoal black and white ravioli; served with a red wine sauce.

Al Forno

Oven baked dishes with a side salad.

• Lasagne11,25 £

  Green egg pasta sheets with beef and pork ragu, topped with creamy béchamel sauce

• Penne al Manzo Piccante11,95 £

  Penne pasta with beef meatballs, beef and pork ragu, fresh chillies, roasted peppers and balsamic red onions, topped with mozzarella.

• Sausage Cannelloni11,95 £

  Cannelloni filled with a hearty beef and pork sausage ragu, baked in a tomato and basil sauce and topped with mascarpone.

• Penne al Pollo della Casa11,95 £

  Seasoned chicken breast, mushrooms and pasta baked in a creamy mushroom and white wine sauce.

Classic Pasta

Quintessential Italian dishes. All of our Classic pasta dishes (except Risotto) can be made with our non-gluten containing fusilli.

• Fettuccine Bolognese10,75 £

  Our hearty beef and pork ragu is served with flat ribbon fettuccine, the way they eat it in Rome. If you prefer you can choose spaghetti.

• Penne Arrabiata con Pollo10,95 £

  Chicken breast in a fiery rich tomato and basil sauce.

  • Make it Veggie Without Chicken9,00 £

• Spaghetti al Pomodoro8,75 £

  Plum tomatoes, garlic and basil in a rich tomato sauce topped with fresh mozzarella.

• Spaghetti Lentil Ragu9,95 £

  A hearty ragu of green lentils and mixed vegetables in a rich sundried tomato sauce.

• Linguine Carbonara10,75 £

  Crispy pancetta in a rich creamy sauce with mascarpone, pecorino and riserva cheese.

• Linguine con Frutti di Mare12,95 £

  King prawns, mussels, clams and squid in a rich tomato sauce.

• Risotto con Pollo e Funghi13,25 £

  Risotto with tender chicken breast and sautéed mushrooms in a white wine sauce.

Pizza

Our pizzas (except Calzone & Prima Light) can be made using our circular non-gluten containing base.

Prima

Stone baked, longer, crispy base.

• Two Egg Fiorentina12,75 £

  Two soft-baked free range eggs, spinach, olives, mozzarella and mascarpone cheese.

• Caprina12,50 £

  Goat's cheese, rocket, plum tomatoes, olive tapenade and mozzarella.

• Super Green12,50 £

  A pea purée base topped with tender baby kale, asparagus, peas, red pepper pearls, spinach, balsamic red onions and vegan mozzarella alternative.

• Slow Cooked Lamb13,75 £

  Tender lamb shoulder, fontal cheese, roasted peppers, spinach, balsamic red onions and pine nuts.

• Salami Misti13,75 £

  Milano and fennel salami, pepperoni, smoked prosciutto, roasted peppers and balsamic red onions.

• Pollo Piccante con Pancetta (Most Loved)13,50 £

  Seasoned chicken breast, pancetta, roasted peppers, red chillies, mushrooms, spinach, rosemary and fontal cheese.

• Salsiccia13,25 £

  Fiery Calabrian N'duja sausage meat, red pepper pearls, balsamic red onions and fontal cheese. We'll add chillies if you like it hotter.

Calzone

Folded pizza from Naples.

• Calzone Pollo12,95 £

  Chicken breast, pancetta, mushrooms, roasted peppers, olives, tomato sauce and mozzarella.

• Calzone Carne Piccante12,95 £

  Pepperoni, fresh chillies, ham, beef and pork ragu, sautéed mushrooms, tomato sauce and mozzarella.

• Calzone Goat's Cheese & Spinach12,50 £

  Goat's cheese, grilled aubergines, roasted peppers, oven roasted tomatoes, spinach, tomato sauce and mozzarella.

Classic Pizza

Round, thin crispy base.

• Margherita8,75 £

  Tomato and mozzarella with oregano.

  • Make it Prima10,25 £

• Four Cheese Margherita10,50 £

  Sweet dreams are made of cheese - mascarpone, mozzarella, fontal and riserva cheese on a tomato base.

  • Make it Prima12,00 £

• Stromboli10,50 £

  Pepperoni on a tomato and mozzarella base. We'll add chillies if you like it hot.

  • Make it Prima12,00 £

• Verdure9,95 £

  Artichokes, mushrooms, roasted peppers, fontal cheese and olives dressed with rocket leaves.

  • Make it Prima11,45 £

• Pollo e Funghi10,95 £

  Chicken and sautéed mushrooms, tomatoes and mozzarella

  • Make it Prima12,45 £

Extra Toppings

For your pizza or pasta, choose from:

• Seasoned Chicken1,95 £

• Pepperoni1,95 £

• Pancetta1,95 £

• Marinated King Prawns1,95 £

• Roasted Peppers1,25 £

• Olives1,25 £

• Sautéed Mushrooms1,25 £

Love to Dip Your Crusts?

Add a dip for £1, choose from:

• N'duja Ketchup

• Spicy Tomato

• Olive Tapenade

Sides

Love to dip? Add N'duja ketchup, olive tapenade (vegetarian) or spicy tomato dip (vegetarian) to your side for £1.

• Chips3,95 £

  Served with garlic mayonnaise.

• Garlic & Cheese Chips4,25 £

  Chips with garlic and fontal cheese. Served with garlic mayonnaise.

• Rosemary Sweet Potato Fries3,95 £

  Skinny cut fries served with a spicy tomato dip.

• Zucchini Fritti3,95 £

  Lightly battered courgette sticks. Served with garlic mayonnaise.

• Mixed Salad3,75 £

• Rainbow Salad3,95 £

  Candy stripe beetroot, yellow courgettes, plum tomatoes, cucumber, red pepper, mixed leaves, radish and a citrus dressing on the side.

• Creamed Spinach3,75 £

  Creamy spinach topped with herby breadcrumbs.

Meat & Fish

• Pollo Milanese13,95 £

  Breaded butterfly chicken breast, seasoned and roasted. Served with roasted new potatoes or chips, broccoli and a creamy mushroom sauce.

• Pork Belly Porchetta14,95 £

  A Tuscan classic: slow-roasted pork belly in a herbed red wine sauce, served with roasted new potatoes and broccoli.

• Sea Bass al Forno14,95 £

  Sea bass fillet baked with new potatoes, tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, and a white wine sauce.

• Slow Cooked Beef in Chianti Sauce14,95 £

  Beef shin and shallots slow cooked in rich Chianti red wine sauce with a cheesy dumpling. Topped with our rosemary & olive oil bread and served with a side of broccoli.

Lighter Dishes

Under 550 calories (Kcal). Our favourite Pasta Frescas and Prima Pizzas served smaller with a rainbow salad.

• Pasta Fresca Light Asparagus & Pancetta Carbonara11,95 £

  Fresh egg frilly tagliatelle with crispy pancetta and asparagus in a velvety sauce made with mascarpone, pecorino and riserva cheese, served smaller with a rainbow salad.

• Pasta Fresca Light Purple Basil Pesto Genovese11,50 £

  Fresh egg frilly tagliatelle in a green pesto and cream sauce, with fine green beans. Topped with purple basil pesto – winner of a Great Taste 2018 award, served smaller with a rainbow salad.

• Prima Light Pizza Caprina10,95 £

  Goat's cheese, rocket, plum tomatoes, olive tapenade and mozzarella, served smaller with a rainbow salad.

• Prima Light Pizza Pollo Piccante con Pancetta11,95 £

  Seasoned chicken breast, pancetta, roasted peppers, red chillies, mushrooms, spinach, rosemary and mozzarella, served smaller with a rainbow salad.

Salads

Let us know if you prefer your dressing on the side.

• Chicken Kale Caesar Salad11,50 £

  Pan-fried chicken breast, tender baby kale, cos lettuce and radicchio in a Caesar dressing, topped with ciabatta croutons and riserva cheese.

• Insalata di Pollo e Pancetta11,95 £

  Pan-fried chicken breast and crispy pancetta, avocado, tomatoes, spinach, cos lettuce and red onion with a sweet mustard dressing.

• Mediterranean Goat's Cheese Salad11,25 £

  Goat's cheese and balsamic onion crostinis, on tender baby kale, cos lettuce, artichokes, plum tomatoes and red pepper pearls, tossed in a citrus dressing.

Desserts

More temptation on our full dessert menu.

• Rhubarb & Custard Ravioli5,95 £

  Pink pasta pockets filled with rhubarb. Served on vanilla custard, topped with rhubarb compote, crumble and extra custard on side.

• Yoghurt Panna Cotta4,95 £

  Under 200 calories (Kcal). A lighter take on a classic made with yoghurt and cream, dressed with raspberries, strawberries and an edible flower.

• White Chocolate Parfait6,50 £

  A smooth white chocolate parfait served with a cascading sour cherry shimmer sauce, cream and crumble.

• Baked Chocolate Gnocchi5,95 £

  Italian for dumplings, these mini chocolate gnocchi are filled with Nutella and served with chocolate sauce on the side to dip and dunk.

• Blood Orange & Chocolate Tart5,95 £

  Zesty dark chocolate tart on a seeded base, served with tangy raspberry sorbet.

• Passion Fruit & Raspberry Cheesecake5,95 £

  Passion fruit and raspberry cheesecake on a biscuit base, drizzled with tangy passion fruit sauce, served with vanilla gelato.

• Honeycomb Cheesecake5,95 £

  Creamy cheesecake on a cookie base, sprinkled with crunchy honeycomb chocolate pieces. Served with vanilla gelato.

• Warm Cookie & Salted Caramel Gelato6,75 £

  Calling all salted caramel lovers, our warm cookie is topped with two scoops of salted caramel gelato and salted caramel sauce.

• Warm Pear Tart5,95 £

  Poached pear on an almond frangipane base, with raspberries and vanilla gelato.

• Chocolate Etna (Most Loved)6,95 £

  Hot toffee sauce is poured over the dark chocolate cup at your table, revealing a hidden scoop of vanilla gelato on top of a heavenly hot chocolate fondant.

Craft Lemonade

When life gives you lemons, sit back and let us make the lemonade!

• Traditional Still Lemonade

  • 275ml2,75 £

• Raspberry Still Lemonade

  • 275ml2,75 £

Soft Drinks

• San Pellegrino

  Limonata (Lemon), Aranciata Rossa (Blood Orange)

  • 330ml2,75 £

• Coca Cola

  In April 2018, HMRC applied a levy on manufacturers of sugar sweetened drinks thereby increasing the price of these sugar sweetened drinks by £0.10.

  • 330ml2,85 £

• Diet Coke

  • 330ml2,75 £

• Coke Zero

  • 330ml2,75 £

• Sprite

  • 330ml2,75 £

• Cranberry Juice2,65 £

  In April 2018, HMRC applied a levy on manufacturers of sugar sweetened drinks thereby increasing the price of these sugar sweetened drinks by £0.10.

• Orange Juice2,55 £

• Apple Juice2,55 £

• Appletiser

  • 275ml2,75 £

• Acqua Panna Still Water

  • 500ml2,50 £
  • 1 Litre4,25 £

• San Pellegrino Sparkling Water

  • 500ml2,50 £
  • 1 Litre4,25 £

Beers & Ciders

• Peroni Nastro Azzurro

  • 330ml4,25 £
  • 660ml6,55 £

• Peroni Nastro Azzurro Gluten Free

  • 330ml4,25 £

• Peroni Gran Riserva

  • 500ml6,25 £

• Peroni Libera 0.0%

  Crisp and refreshing non-alcoholic beer with a delicate and bitter taste.

  • 330ml3,95 £

• Meantime Helles Lager

  A light, crisp, dry lager.

  • 330ml4,95 £

• Meantime London Pale Ale

  Easy drinking ale packed with citrus flavour.

  • 330ml4,95 £

• Cornish Orchards Dry Cider

  Made with 100% fresh pressed juice of apples, blended by hand.

  • 500ml5,50 £

• Cornish Orchards Hedgerow Cider

  Made with 100% fresh pressed juice of apples and dark fruits for a sweet, fruity finish.

  • 500ml5,50 £

• Guest Beers & Ciders4,95 £

  Ask your waiter about our limited edition seasonal beers & ciders.

Cocktails

• Aperol Spritz6,75 £

  A classic Italian aperitivo - Aperol, Prosecco and soda.

• Italian Twinkle6,75 £

  Prosecco with elderflower cordial, vodka and a twist of lemon.

• Elderflower G&T6,75 £

  A refreshing mix of gin, elderflower cordial and tonic water garnished with rosemary.

• Strawberry Pink G&T6,75 £

  Strawberry pink gin and tonic, garnished with rosemary.

• Apple & Blackberry Cooler6,75 £

  Craft vodka and apple juice mixed with blackberry syrup, garnished with an edible flower

• Strawberry Soft Spritz3,75 £

  Strawberry syrup, lemon juice, topped up with soda water.

• Negroni6,75 £

  The ultimate Italian cocktail, bitter Campari, sweet vermouth and gin

• Pink Smash6,75 £

  Prosecco, strawberry pink gin and a dash of strawberry syrup, garnished with an edible flower

• Strawberry Mojito6,75 £

  Rum, strawberry syrup, lime and lemon juice garnished with fresh mint.

• Tropical Mojito6,75 £

  Rum, mango, passion fruit, lime and lemon juice garnished with fresh mint.

• Soft Tropical Nojito3,75 £

  Mango, passion fruit, lime and lemon juice, garnished with fresh mint.

Wine

White

• Sauvignon Blanc DOC, Friuli-Grave, Villa Chiopris (Most Loved)

  Well balanced, goes perfectly with seafood and fish.

  • 175ml6,25 £
  • 250ml7,95 £
  • 500ml15,50 £
  • 750ml22,95 £

• Trebbiano, Moncaro, Marche

  A crisp, easy drinking Chardonnay blend.

  • 175ml4,45 £
  • 250ml5,50 £
  • 500ml10,45 £
  • 750ml15,25 £

• Garganega, Sartori, Veneto

  Refreshing, with peach and apricot flavours.

  • 175ml4,75 £
  • 250ml6,25 £
  • 500ml11,75 £
  • 750ml17,25 £

• Bianco Salento, Puglia

  Well balanced between fresh and fruity, with ripe pear flavours.

  • 175ml5,50 £
  • 250ml6,65 £
  • 500ml13,25 £
  • 750ml18,95 £

• Pinot Grigio, Sartori, Veneto

  An intense fruity aroma with a delicate taste.

  • 175ml5,65 £
  • 250ml7,25 £
  • 500ml13,95 £
  • 750ml20,95 £

• Gavi DOCG, Dezzani, Piedmont

  A refreshing wine with citrus fruit flavours.

  • 750ml24,95 £

Red

• Merlot IGT, Cantina di Gambellara, Veneto (Most Loved)

  Full bodied and luscious with ripe flavours of black plum and Morello cherry

  • 175ml5,95 £
  • 250ml6,95 £
  • 500ml13,75 £
  • 750ml19,95 £

• Nero d'Avola, Cusumano, Sicily

  Medium bodied Nero D'Avola Shiraz, flavoured with red berry fruits.

  • 175ml4,25 £
  • 250ml5,50 £
  • 500ml10,45 £
  • 750ml15,25 £

• Sangiovese IGT, Moncaro, Marche

  With hints of wild berries and a fresh, delicate taste. Easy drinking.

  • 175ml4,75 £
  • 250ml6,25 £
  • 500ml11,75 £
  • 750ml17,25 £

• Primitivo, Puglia

  A smooth, rich red with full fruit flavours.

  • 175ml5,75 £
  • 250ml6,75 £
  • 500ml13,50 £
  • 750ml18,95 £

• Malbec IGT, Casa Vinicola, Veneto

  Vibrant and juicy, medium bodied red wine.

  • 175ml6,25 £
  • 250ml7,95 £
  • 500ml15,50 £
  • 750ml22,95 £

• Chianti Classico DOCG, Donna Laura, Tuscany

  Balances ripe fruit flavours with a hint of spice.

  • 750ml25,95 £

Rosé

• Pinot Grigio Blush DOC, Sartori, Veneto

  Refreshing and aromatic with delicate citrus fruit flavours.

  • 175ml5,50 £
  • 250ml6,65 £
  • 500ml13,25 £
  • 750ml18,95 £

• Sparkling Rosé, La Gioiosa, Treviso

  Bright pink in colour with a fresh, crisp taste.

  • 750ml22,95 £

Sparkling

• Sparkling Pinot Grigio DOC, Bosco del Conte, Veneto

  A classic pinot grigio with added sparkle.

  • 125ml5,00 £
  • 750ml23,50 £

• Prosecco Brut DOC, Soligo

  The classic Italian sparkling aperitivo.

  • 125ml5,25 £
  • 750ml24,25 £

Spirits & Mixers

Any spirit (25ml) and mixer £4.95. Add an extra 25ml measure £3.35.

• Rokeby's Half Crown Craft Gin

• Pink Strawberry Gin

• Red Griffin Craft Vodka

• Jack Daniels

• Ron Caldos Caribbean Rum

• Mixers (200ml)

  Tonic | Slimline Tonic | Lemonade | Soda water