ANTIPASTI
All pasta, mussel, and egg dishes available as a starter.
ZUPPA CASALINGA
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£6.50
Homemade vegetable soup.
MISTO DI MARE
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£6.50
Classic seafood salad served with crisp lettuce.
SPIZZICO CASALINGA
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£6.50
A selection of salumi served with giardiniera, and homemade pickled mushrooms.
UOVA PRIMAVERA
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£6.50
Baked egg with mushrooms, courgettes, and asparagus.
UOVA AFFOGATE
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£6.50
Baked egg with Parma ham, asparagus, and tuna.
HUEVO AL PLATO
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£6.50
Spanish style baked egg with chorizo, mushrooms, cheese, and tomato sauce.
PANE ALL'AGLIO
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£3
Our moreish homemade garlic bread.
PANE ALL'AGLIO E FORMAGGIO
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£4
Our garlic bread with cheese (Cheddar, fior di latte mozzarella, or both)
COCKTAIL DI GAMBERETTI
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£6.50
The classic prawn cocktail.
PROSCIUTTO E MELONE
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£6.50
Prosciutto draped over fresh melon.
INSALATA TRICOLORE
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£6.50
A salad of avocado, mozzarella, and tomato with a balsamic and olive oil dressing.
AVOCADO CON GAMBERETTI
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£6.50
Avocado with prawns and a rich cocktail sauce.
FRESINE
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£6.50
Homemade Calabrian style bread with a garlic and herb tomato sauce, topped with a little mozzarella.
PIZZA
Extras on large pizzas £1.00
On medium pizzas £0.70p
1. LA CAVERNA
Tomato, onions, bacon, mozzarella.
MED: £9.40
LARGE: £11.35
2. LA CAVERNA
Tomato, Brussels pâté, mushrooms, mozzarella.
MED: £9.40
LARGE: £11.35
3. AI FUNGHI
Tomato, mushrooms, mozzarella.
MED: £7.80
LARGE: £9.35
4. MARGHERITA
Tomato, mozzarella, parmesan.
MED: £6.70
LARGE: £8.35
5. NAPOLETANA
Tomato, anchovies, capers, olives, mozzarella.
MED: £8.90
LARGE: £10.15
6. MARINARA
Tomato, garlic, anchovies, olives, mozzarella.
MED: £8.90
LARGE: £10.15
7. QUATTRO STAGIONI
Tomato, mushrooms, peppers, mild sausage, capers, olives, mozzarella.
MED: £10.25
LARGE: £11.85
8. CAPRICCIOSA
Tomato, ham, olives, peppers, egg, anchovies, capers, mozzarella.
MED: £10.25
LARGE: £11.85
9. REGINA
Tomato, ham, olives, mushrooms, mozzarella.
MED: £9.40
LARGE: £11.35
10. PICCANTE
Tomato, hot sausage, peppers, chillies, mozzarella.
MED: £9.70
LARGE: £11.50
11. ALLA AMERICANA
Tomato, mild sausage, onions, peppers, mozzarella.
MED: £9.70
LARGE: £11.50
12. ALLA SPAGNOLA
Tomato, onions, hot sausage, bacon (no cheese, mild or hot)
MED: £9.40
LARGE: £11.35
13. INGLESE
Tomato, bacon, onions, cheddar.
MED: £8.90
LARGE: £10.15
14. INGLESE
Tomato, ham, egg, cheddar.
MED: £8.90
LARGE: £10.15
15. PAESANA
Tomato, anchovies, olives, salami, onions, mozzarella.
MED: £9.40
LARGE: £11.35
16. BARONESSA
Tomato, Parma ham, olives, mozzarella.
MED: £10.25
LARGE: £11.85
17. SILANA
Tomato, salami, anchovies, mushrooms, mozzarella.
MED: £9.40
LARGE: £11.35
18. AI GAMBERI
Tomato, prawns, olives, mozzarella (mild or hot)
MED: £10.25
LARGE: £11.85
19. BRAD SPECIAL
Tomato, mushrooms, sausage, olives, parmesan (mild or hot)
MED: £9.40
LARGE: £11.35
20. AL TONNO
Tomato, tuna, onions, mozzarella.
MED: £10.25
LARGE: £11.85
PASTA
LINGUINE IONICA
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£9
Linguine in a creamy tomato sauce with smoked salmon, mushrooms, and white wine.
LASAGNA
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£9
Lasagna layered with homemade ragù, béchamel, and three types of cheese.
RAVIOLI BURRO E SALVIA
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£9
Beef and veal ravioli with melted butter and sage.
SPAGHETTI ALLE COZZE
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£9
Spaghetti in a piquant tomato sauce with succulent mussels.
SPAGHETTI AGLIO E OLIO
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£9
A traditional southern Italian dish with garlic and olive oil.
PENNE ALL'AMATRICIANA
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£9
The La Caverna take on a classic Amatriciana; penne with a tomato and pancetta sauce, with mushrooms and olives.
PENNE ALL'ARRABBIATA
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£9
Pasta with a fiery tomato and chilli sauce.
RAVIOLI
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£9
Ravioli with our delicious homemade ragù.
SPAGHETTI ALLA CARBONARA
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£9
Spaghetti with a creamy egg and pancetta sauce.
LINGUINE CASALINGA
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£9
Linguine with anchovies, mushrooms, and garlic.
PANZEROTTI ALLA PANNA
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£9
Spinach and ricotta pasta with a tomato and cream sauce.
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE
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£9
Spaghetti with our homemade ragù.
EGGS
HUEVOS AL PLATO
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£9
Baked eggs with mushrooms, sausage, tomato, ham, and cheese.
UOVA PRIMAVERA
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£9
Baked egg with mushrooms, courgettes, and asparagus.
UOVA AFFOGATE
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£9
Baked egg with Parma ham, asparagus, and tuna.
MAIN COURSE SALADS
INSALATA DI PROSCIUTTO COTTO
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£7
Fine slivers of ham draped over a mixed leaf and tomato salad.
INSALATA DI FORMAGGIO
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£7
Creamy mozzarella or mild cheddar on a bed of mixed leaves and tomatoes.
INSALATA DI TONNO
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£7
Tuna provides a taste of the sea in this light classic.
INSALATA DI GAMBERI
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£7
Mixed leaves with a generous serving of prawns.
INSALATA PESCATORE
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£7
Classic seafood salad served with crisp lettuce.
FISH
All dishes are served with salad or vegetables of the day, and potatoes.
Extra portion of vegetables of the day £2.00
Extra portion of potatoes £2.00
CALAMARI ALLA ROMANA
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£16
Calamari rings with a light, crisp coating.
TONNO PRIMAVERA
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£18
Tuna steak served with a tomato, caper, and onion sauce.
GAMBERONI LA CAVERNA
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£18
King prawns cooked in a tempting combination of garlic, champagne, and brandy.
SALMONE ACRITANO
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£18
Grilled salmon with olive oil, garlic, and parsley.
COZZE ALLA MARINARA
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£14
Mussels cooked in a piquant white wine sauce with garlic, and a touch of tomato.
COZZE ALLA BOSCAIOLA
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£14
Mussels cooked in a cream and mushroom sauce.
COZZE IN BIANCO
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£14
Mussels cooked in white wine with garlic and parsley.
MEAT
All dishes are served with salad or vegetables of
the day, and potatoes. Extra portion of vegetables
of the day £2.00 Extra portion of potatoes £2.00
POLLO AL BOSCO
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£16
Chicken with mushrooms cooked in a rich white wine sauce,
SCALLOPINE MILANESE
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£16.50
Veal escalopes pan fried win golden breadcrumbs. Served with spaghetti Bolognese or the above options)
CONTROFILETTO PIZZAIOLA
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£18.50
Sirloin with tomato, olives, capers, and garlic.
FILETTO AL PEPE
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£19
Filet steak in a creamy peppercorn sauce.
COSTOLETTE DI AGNELLO AROMATICHE
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£16.50
Lamb chops marinated in aromatic herbs, garlic, and oil.
SIDES
INSALATA MISTA
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£3.50
Mixed salad.
INSALATA DI PATATE
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£1.50
Homemade potato salad.
COLESLAW
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£1.50
Homemade coleslaw.
INSALATA DI POMODORO
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£3
Tomato and onion salad.
OLIVE PICCANTI
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£2
Black olives tossed in chilli and spices.
OLIVE ALLE ERBE
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£2
Black olives tossed in herbs and spices.
DESSERT
FUNKY PIE
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£5
A biscuit crumb cup filled with vanilla ice cream,
topped with toffee sauce, and crushed hazelnuts.
CASSATA CIOCCOLATO
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£5
Traditional slice of vanilla, cream, and chocolate ice cream,
with candied fruit.
PINEAPPLE DELIGHT
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£5
Pineapple ice cream dotted with pineapple pieces.
BANOFFEE POT
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£5
Toffee and banana ice cream, topped with a
toffee sauce, caramelised hazelnut and almond pieces.
COCONUT DELIGHT
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£5
A natural half coconut shell, filled with coconut ice cream.
TARTUFO NERO
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£5
Zabaglione and chocolate ice cream, rolled in
crushed hazelnut, and dusted with cocoa powder.
CHOCOLATE BOMBE
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£5
Chocolate ice cream bombe with a chocolate sauce centre, enrobed in real Belgian chocolate.
MINT TRUFITO
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£5
Mint ice cream with a chocolate sauce centre
and chocolate coating with mint pieces.
LEMON DELIGHT
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£5
A whole natural lemon skin, filled with lemon sorbet.
ORANGE DELIGHT
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£5
A whole natural orange skin, filled with orange sorbet.
TORTA DELLA NONNA
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£5
Shortcrust pastry with crème pâtissière, covered with almonds and pine nuts.
CHEESECAKE
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£5
Lemon Almond Mascarpone or Wild Strawberry.
CROSTATA DI MELE
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£5
Classic apple pie.
ICE CREAM SCOOP
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£3
Chocolate, Vanilla, or Strawberry.
TIRAMISU
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£5
The famously dreamy La Caverna tiramisu.