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The Italian menu at Alba Chiara.

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Cena — served from 17:00, Tuesday to Sunday

Bar Snacks

  • Pane della Casa£8.50A basket of warm bread for the table, with focaccia, Altamura sourdough and Sardinian carasau.
  • Olive Miste£4.50Gaeta and Nocellara olives.
  • Taralli al Pomodoro Secco£4.80Savoury Italian biscuits with sun-dried tomato.
  • Giardiniera£5.50House-pickled seasonal vegetables.
  • Focaccia Calda£5.80Warm focaccia, extra virgin olive oil.
  • Bruschetta Classica£6.50Toasted bread, fresh tomato, garlic and basil.

Piccoli Piatti & Antipasti

  • Supplì al Telefono£3.50 ea.Roman tomato and mozzarella rice croquettes with Pecorino Gran Cao Sardo and tomato fondue.
  • Polenta Grigliata e Baccalà Mantecato£14.50Grilled polenta, whipped salt cod, pickled red onion, sun-dried tomatoes and micro herbs.
  • Calamari e Gamberi FrittiSm £12.80 · Lg £25.00Crispy fried squid and prawns, lemon and herbs.
  • Zucchine FritteSm £8.00 · Lg £15.00Crispy courgette chips with mint, Pecorino and sea salt.
  • Caponata Artigianale£8.00Sicilian caponata with roasted pine nuts and raisins, served cold with warm house bread.

Taglieri

  • Tagliere di SalumiOne £15.00 · Share £29.00Italian cured meats, house giardiniera, olives and warm bread.
  • Tagliere di FormaggiOne £17.00 · Share £31.00Italian cheeses, giardiniera, olives, fruit preserve, walnuts, pears, honey and warm bread.
  • Tagliere Misto£30.00Cured meats and cheeses, giardiniera, olives, fruit preserve, walnuts, pears, honey and warm bread.
  • Tagliere Reale£54.00The grand selection of all our salumi and cheeses, house giardiniera, olives, fruit preserve, walnuts and warm bread.

Primi

  • Strozzapreti Alba ChiaraSm £13.00 · Lg £20.00Homemade strozzapreti with prawns in saffron and black pepper crustacean bisque, finished with rocket and extra virgin olive oil.
  • Gnocchetti Verdi ai Cinque PomodoriSm £12.00 · Lg £18.00Homemade Sardinian spinach pasta shells in our slow-cooked five tomato sauce, finished with 30-month aged Parmigiano Reggiano and fresh basil.
  • Gnocchi di Castagne e PorciniSm £14.50 · Lg £19.50Chestnut flour and potato gnocchi with porcini sauce, truffle cream, Grana Padano, rosemary oil and toasted pine nuts.
  • Agnolotti alle Erbe e NociSm £14.50 · Lg £19.50Agnolotti filled with ricotta and wild herbs, served with artisan walnut sauce and Grana Padano.
  • Tagliolini allo ScoglioSm £16.50 · Lg £22.50Fresh tagliolini with mixed seafood, garlic, white wine, parsley and chilli.
  • Pappardelle al Ragù di CervoSm £15.00 · Lg £21.00Pappardelle with slow-cooked venison ragù, red wine and juniper berries, finished with Grana Padano.
  • Lasagna della CasaSm £12.00 · Lg £18.00Handmade pasta, slow-cooked ragù, béchamel and tomato, finished with Grana Padano.

Risotto

  • Risotto allo Scoglio£23.50Mussels, clams, squid and king prawns with tomatoes, garlic, chilli and white wine.
  • Risotto ai Porcini e Coda di Rospo£24.50Porcini risotto topped with grilled monkfish wrapped in crisp pancetta.
  • Vegetarian option£19.00Porcini risotto with rocket.

Secondi

  • Spezzatino di Cervo con Polenta£25.00Slow-cooked venison stew with Cannonau wine and juniper, served with gratin polenta and Taleggio.
  • Coda di Rospo con Pomodorini e Olive£26.00Monkfish baked in parchment with white wine, cherry tomatoes, olives and herbs, served with roast potatoes.
  • Porchetta alle Foglie di Mirto£24.00Slow-roast crispy porchetta with myrtle leaves and herbs, served with Grana Padano and parsley potato wedges and friarielli.
  • Guancia di Manzo al Cannonau£26.50Slow-braised beef cheek in a rich Cannonau wine jus, served with grilled polenta and heritage carrots glazed with honey and thyme.
  • Caponata Artigianale£17.00Slow-cooked Sicilian aubergine caponata with roasted pine nuts, raisins, sweet-and-sour vegetables and basil, served hot with warm Altamura bread.

Pinsa

  • Garlic Bread£7.50Pinsa base baked with garlic oil and Calabrian oregano. Add mozzarella +£2. Gluten-free base +£3.
  • Marinara£9.00Pinsa base with tomato sauce, garlic, oregano and semi-dried cherry tomatoes. Add anchovies.
  • MargheritaSm £10.00 · Lg £14.00Tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella and basil.
  • Bella NapoliSm £12.00 · Lg £16.50Tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, smoked scamorza, Italian pork sausage, friarielli and chilli.
  • Margherita My WaySm £12.00 · Lg £16.50Buffalo mozzarella, finished with our five-tomato sauce, basil emulsion, Grana Padano and black pepper.
  • My Name Is LucaSm £12.50 · Lg £17.00Fior di latte mozzarella, Ovinfort Sardinian blue cheese, ’nduja, pickled red onion, pancetta and thyme.
  • Dolce PiccanteSm £12.00 · Lg £16.50Tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, smoked scamorza, mascarpone, ’nduja, Spianata Calabrese and chilli honey.
  • I Quattro MoriSm £13.00 · Lg £17.50Tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, smoked scamorza, Sardinian dry sausage, Pecorino Sardo and black olive pâté.
  • Boscaiola di CervoSm £14.00 · Lg £18.50Fior di latte mozzarella, mushrooms, pulled venison, Grana Padano and rosemary oil.
  • La PescatoraSm £14.50 · Lg £19.00Tomato sauce, cherry tomatoes, anchovies, garlic, parsley, chilli and mixed seafood. No cheese.
  • RatatouilleSm £11.00 · Lg £15.50Roasted bell pepper sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, courgette, aubergine, garlic and marjoram.
  • San DanieleSm £14.00 · Lg £19.00Tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, San Daniele ham aged 30 months, rocket and Grana Padano.

Contorni

  • CapreseSm £7.00 · Lg £12.50Buffalo mozzarella, tomatoes, rocket, basil and olive oil.
  • FriarielliSm £6.50 · Lg £11.50Sautéed turnip greens with garlic and chilli.
  • TrevisardaSm £8.00 · Lg £14.00Radicchio, mixed leaves, Ovinfort blue cheese, pears, walnuts and honey balsamic dressing.
  • Patate ArrostoSm £6.00 · Lg £11.00Roast potato wedges with lemon zest, Grana Padano and fresh parsley.
  • Insalata MistaSm £6.00 · Lg £11.00Mixed leaves, tomatoes, red onion and honey balsamic dressing.
  • Carote Heritage al Miele e TimoSm £6.00 · Lg £11.00Roasted heritage carrots glazed with honey and thyme.
  • A-Pollo 13Sm £8.00 · Lg £14.00Lettuce, chicken breast, croutons, garlic mayonnaise and Grana Padano.

Read from their site on 8 Oct 2026

Pranzo — served 12:00–15:00, Tuesday to Sunday

Bar Snacks

  • Pane della Casa£8.50A basket of warm bread for the table, with focaccia, Altamura sourdough and Sardinian carasau.
  • Olive Miste£4.50Gaeta and Nocellara olives.
  • Taralli al Pomodoro Secco£4.80Savoury Italian biscuits with sun-dried tomato.
  • Giardiniera£5.50House-pickled seasonal vegetables.
  • Focaccia Calda£5.80Warm focaccia, extra virgin olive oil.
  • Bruschetta Classica£6.50Toasted bread, fresh tomato, garlic and basil.

Piccoli Piatti & Antipasti

  • Supplì al Telefono£3.50 ea.Roman tomato and mozzarella rice croquettes with Pecorino Gran Cao Sardo and tomato fondue.
  • Polenta Grigliata e Baccalà Mantecato£14.50Grilled polenta, whipped salt cod, pickled red onion, sun-dried tomatoes and micro herbs.
  • Calamari e Gamberi FrittiSm £12.80 · Lg £25.00Crispy fried squid and prawns, lemon and herbs.
  • Zucchine FritteSm £8.00 · Lg £15.00Crispy courgette chips with mint, Pecorino and sea salt.
  • Caponata Artigianale£8.00Sicilian caponata with roasted pine nuts and raisins, served cold with warm house bread.

Taglieri

  • Tagliere di SalumiOne £15.00 · Share £29.00Italian cured meats, house giardiniera, olives and warm bread.
  • Tagliere di FormaggiOne £17.00 · Share £31.00Italian cheeses, giardiniera, olives, fruit preserve, walnuts, pears, honey and warm bread.
  • Tagliere Misto£30.00Cured meats and cheeses, giardiniera, olives, fruit preserve, walnuts, pears, honey and warm bread.
  • Tagliere Reale£54.00The grand selection of all our salumi and cheeses, house giardiniera, olives, fruit preserve, walnuts and warm bread.

Primi

  • Strozzapreti Alba ChiaraSm £13.00 · Lg £20.00Homemade strozzapreti with prawns in saffron and black pepper crustacean bisque, finished with rocket and extra virgin olive oil.
  • Gnocchetti Verdi ai Cinque PomodoriSm £12.00 · Lg £18.00Homemade Sardinian spinach pasta shells in our slow-cooked five tomato sauce, finished with 30-month aged Parmigiano Reggiano and fresh basil.
  • Tagliolini allo ScoglioSm £16.50 · Lg £22.50Fresh tagliolini with mixed seafood, garlic, white wine, parsley and chilli.
  • Pappardelle al Ragù di CervoSm £15.00 · Lg £21.00Pappardelle with slow-cooked venison ragù, red wine and juniper berries, finished with Grana Padano.
  • Lasagna della CasaSm £12.00 · Lg £18.00Handmade pasta, slow-cooked ragù, béchamel and tomato, finished with Grana Padano.

Secondi

  • Coda di Rospo con Pomodorini e Olive£28.00Monkfish baked in parchment with white wine, cherry tomatoes, olives and herbs, served with roast potatoes.
  • Porchetta alle Foglie di Mirto£24.00Slow-roast crispy porchetta with myrtle leaves and herbs, served with Grana Padano and parsley potato wedges and friarielli.
  • Caponata Artigianale£17.00Slow-cooked Sicilian aubergine caponata with roasted pine nuts, raisins, sweet-and-sour vegetables and basil, served hot with warm Altamura bread.

Puccia

  • San Daniele£11.80San Daniele ham, tomatoes, rocket, Parmigiano Reggiano shavings, balsamic and extra virgin olive oil.
  • Cotto e Mozzarella£10.20Italian cooked ham, mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, basil, rocket and extra virgin olive oil.
  • La Calabrese£8.50Spianata Romana, scamorza, roasted aubergine and basil. Add ’nduja +£2.
  • Ortolana£10.00House caponata with roasted pine nuts and raisins, smoked scamorza. Add ’nduja +£2.
  • Sausage and Egg£9.50Italian pork sausage, fried egg and smoked scamorza. Add ’nduja +£2.
  • Porchetta Puccia£11.80Slow-roast porchetta, roast potato, peppers, garlic aioli and lettuce.

Pinsa

  • Garlic Bread£7.50Pinsa base baked with garlic oil and Calabrian oregano. Add mozzarella +£2. Gluten-free base +£3.
  • Marinara£9.00Pinsa base with tomato sauce, garlic, oregano and semi-dried cherry tomatoes. Add anchovies.
  • MargheritaSm £10.00 · Lg £14.00Tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella and basil.
  • Bella NapoliSm £12.00 · Lg £16.50Tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, smoked scamorza, Italian pork sausage, friarielli and chilli.
  • Margherita My WaySm £12.00 · Lg £16.50Buffalo mozzarella, finished with our five-tomato sauce, basil emulsion, Grana Padano and black pepper.
  • My Name Is LucaSm £12.50 · Lg £17.00Fior di latte mozzarella, Ovinfort Sardinian blue cheese, ’nduja, pickled red onion, pancetta and thyme.
  • Dolce PiccanteSm £12.00 · Lg £16.50Tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, smoked scamorza, mascarpone, ’nduja, Spianata Calabrese and chilli honey.
  • I Quattro MoriSm £13.00 · Lg £17.50Tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, smoked scamorza, Sardinian dry sausage, Pecorino Sardo and black olive pâté.
  • Boscaiola di CervoSm £14.00 · Lg £18.50Fior di latte mozzarella, mushrooms, pulled venison, Grana Padano and rosemary oil.
  • La PescatoraSm £14.50 · Lg £19.00Tomato sauce, cherry tomatoes, anchovies, garlic, parsley, chilli and mixed seafood. No cheese.
  • RatatouilleSm £11.00 · Lg £15.50Roasted bell pepper sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, courgette, aubergine, garlic and marjoram.
  • San DanieleSm £14.00 · Lg £19.00Tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, San Daniele ham aged 30 months, rocket and Grana Padano.

Contorni

  • CapreseSm £7.00 · Lg £12.50Buffalo mozzarella, tomatoes, rocket, basil and olive oil.
  • FriarielliSm £6.50 · Lg £11.50Sautéed turnip greens with garlic and chilli.
  • TrevisardaSm £8.00 · Lg £14.00Radicchio, mixed leaves, Ovinfort blue cheese, pears, walnuts and honey balsamic dressing.
  • Patate ArrostoSm £6.00 · Lg £11.00Roast potato wedges with lemon zest, Grana Padano and fresh parsley.
  • Insalata MistaSm £6.00 · Lg £11.00Mixed leaves, tomatoes, red onion and honey balsamic dressing.
  • Carote Heritage al Miele e TimoSm £6.00 · Lg £11.00Roasted heritage carrots glazed with honey and thyme.

Read from their site on 8 Oct 2026

Dolci · Desserts — served at lunch and dinner

Dolci

  • Crema Catalana£8.50Vanilla and citrus custard with a crisp brûlée topping.
  • Panna Cotta alle Pere al Vino Rosso£8.00Vanilla panna cotta with red wine poached pears.
  • Semifreddo Artigianale£8.00House-made semifreddo, changing with the season.
  • Affogato£6.50Gelato with fresh espresso. Add your choice of liqueur +£3.
  • Affogato al Torroncino£9.00Chocolate sphere filled with torroncino semifreddo; hot espresso to pour over.
  • Tiramisù della Casa£8.50Our classic tiramisù with mascarpone, coffee and cocoa.
  • Torta al Cioccolato Fondente£9.00Rich dark chocolate tart with orange zest and Maldon sea salt, served with vanilla ice cream.

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Italian wines, regional and seasonal — all bottles below available by the glass (175ml) unless noted · Wines also available in 125ml

Sparkling & Dessert

  • Prosecco Spumante Extra Dry125ml £6.50 · bottle £32Cantina Colli Euganei · Veneto · crisp · dry · green apple, pear, lemon, apple blossom
  • Prosecco Rosé125ml £6.75 · bottle £33Ca’ Di Alte · Veneto · peach pink · fine perlage · peach, raspberry, passion fruit
  • 2022 Recioto della Valpolicella125ml £10 · 175ml £50Corte Giara · Veneto · sweet red · 100ml / 50cl · red fruits, herbs · succulent
  • Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Cartizze DOCGbottle £45Marsuret · Veneto · Cartizze Hill · citrus, rose, apple, peach
  • Pignoletto Sparkling Brutbottle £34Villa Cialdini · Emilia-Romagna · refreshing · pear, apple, delicate floral
  • 2020 Blanc de Blancsbottle £55Tenuta Mazzolino · Lombardia · straw yellow · grapefruit, candied lemon, white flowers · rich, creamy
  • Moscato d’Astibottle £20G.D. Vajra · Piemonte · half bottle · sweet · apricot, peach, flowers
  • Nozeco — Alcohol Free Proseccobottle £9.5020cl · <0.5% · apple, elderflower, soft bubbles

Rosé

  • ‘Terre di Monteforte’ Pinot Grigio Rosato125ml £7 · 175ml £20 · bottle £28Cantina di Monteforte · Veneto · salmon pink · strawberry, cherry · lively acidity, crisp finish
  • Primitivo Rosato125ml £8.50 · 175ml £24 · bottle £35Amano · Puglia · zesty · ripe strawberry, cherry · touch of creaminess
  • Organic Cerasuolo Rosé125ml £8 · 175ml £23 · bottle £33Jasci & Marchesani · Marche · pale cherry red · cherry, savoury notes · made for the table

White Wine

  • ‘P’ Pinot Grigio125ml £7 · 175ml £20 · bottle £28Alpha Zeta · Veneto · fresh · pear, green apple, citrus · clean, crisp finish
  • Grillo125ml £7.50 · 175ml £21 · bottle £29Vigneti Zabù · Sicily · peach, citrus, orange blossom · almond hint · dry finish
  • Gavi di Gavi125ml £9 · 175ml £25 · bottle £36Terre Antiche · Piemonte · elegant · lemon, lime zest, apple, pear · mineral finish
  • Vermentino ‘Saragat’125ml £9 · 175ml £25 · bottle £36Cantina Atzei · Sardinia · rosemary, elderflower, citrus · crisp, savoury, well-structured
  • Verdicchio di Matelica ‘Terre di Valbona’bottle £32Cantine Belisario · Marche · crisp · lemon, green apple, white flowers · distinct minerality
  • Organic Trebbiano d’Abruzzobottle £33Jasci & Marchesani · Abruzzo · peach, pineapple, white flowers · herbal, citrus, saline
  • Falanghinabottle £35Vesevo · Campania · aromatic, floral · melon, lemon, green apple · lively acidity
  • Sauvignon Urra di Marebottle £38Mandrarossa · Sicily · lime, grapefruit, peach, apricot · fresh herbs · coastal minerality
  • Pecorino ‘Calalenta’bottle £44Fantini · Terre di Chieti · Abruzzo · white stone fruit, pear · soft texture, refreshing finish
  • Grecanico d’Oratobottle £34Mandrarossa · Sicily · orange blossom, citrus, Mediterranean herbs · crisp, mineral

Red Wine

  • ‘C’ Corvina125ml £6.50 · 175ml £19 · bottle £27Alpha Zeta · Veneto · balanced, juicy · ripe cherry, plum, light spice · smooth finish
  • Bardolino125ml £7.50 · 175ml £22 · bottle £31Corte Giara · Veneto · light, fragrant · red berries, rosehip, white pepper · elegant
  • Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso125ml £8 · 175ml £24 · bottle £33Ponte del Diavolo · Friuli-Venezia Giulia · deep ruby · bramble fruit, spice, subtle floral · rounded
  • Cannonau di Sardegna ‘Bantu’125ml £9.50 · 175ml £26 · bottle £36Antichi Poderi Jèrzu · Sardinia · ruby red · forest fruits · medium-bodied, balanced tannins
  • Montepulciano d’Abruzzobottle £33Jasci & Marchesani · Abruzzo · fruity, full-bodied · vanilla scents · regional benchmark
  • Barbera d’Asti ‘Le Pole’bottle £36Cantina di Nizza · Piemonte · vibrant · cherry, blackberry, violet · juicy with smooth tannins
  • ‘Imprint’ Primitivo Appassitobottle £38Amano · Puglia · ripe dark fruit, crushed raspberry, plum · Mediterranean spice
  • Organic Chiantibottle £40Poggiotondo · Tuscany · red cherry, plum · hints of dried oregano · classic Chianti
  • Barolo ‘Albe’bottle £75G.D. Vajra · Piemonte · savoury, complex · red cherry, figs, dried roses · long finish
  • Janu Organic Montepulciano d’Abruzzobottle £75Jasci & Marchesani · Abruzzo · vintage edition · dark fruit, pepper, spice · full-bodied
  • Fossacollebottle £85Brunello di Montalcino · Tuscany · elegant · sour cherry, fennel, delicate floral · structured
  • Amarone della Valpolicellabottle £85Corte Giara · Veneto · rich, intense · dried cherry, dark fruit, spice, tobacco

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La Lista delle Bevande — All prices include 20% VAT · Allergens on request

Spritz

  • Aperol Spritz£11.50
  • Campari Spritz£11.50
  • Limoncello Spritz£11.50
  • Mirto Spritz£12.00
  • Hugo Spritz£11.50elderflower · mint · prosecco
  • Gin Elderflower Spritz£12.00

Negroni

  • Classico Negroni£12.50Campari · Cocchi Vermouth · gin
  • Negroni Sbagliato£12.00Campari · vermouth · prosecco
  • White Negroni£13.00mezcal · Cocchi Americano · Luxardo Bitter Bianco
  • Grappa Sour£12.50
  • Lemon Drop£13.00

Martini

  • Dirty Martini£12.50
  • Vodka Martini Alba Chiara£12.50
  • Espresso Martini£12.50
  • Tiramisù Martini£13.00
  • Pornstar Martini£13.50
  • Virgin Martini Spritz£8.50
  • Virgin Mojito£8.00
  • Francescano£9.50orange, grapefruit & pineapple · grenadine · lime · soda

Beer & Cider

  • Birra MorettiHalf £4 · Pint £7.50draught
  • Sea-Salt Birra MorettiHalf £4.20 · Pint £7.80draught · new
  • Peroni Nastro Azzurro£5.80330ml
  • Peroni Libera 0%£5.50330ml
  • Ichnusa£5.80Sardinian lager · 330ml
  • Toast Planet Saving IPA£6.00330ml
  • Aspall Suffolk Cider£5.80gf & vegan · 330ml
  • Sidro Mela Rossa£6.00red apple cider · 330ml

Soft Drinks

  • Monte Campo£5.50still or sparkling · 750ml
  • San Pellegrino£4.20orange · lemon · blood orange
  • Coca-Cola / Zero£4.20330ml
  • Karma Gingerella£4.20ginger beer · 250ml
  • Franklin & Sons£3.20slimline or Indian tonic
  • Lime Soda£2.80 · pint £4.80lime cordial · soda
  • Santal Juices£3.80apple · pineapple · orange · ace
  • Cordial£2.50lime · blackcurrant · orange

Hot Drinks

  • Espresso£2.80 / £3.50single / double
  • Americano£3.50
  • Cappuccino£4.20
  • Flat White£4.20
  • Latte Macchiato£4.20iced or hot
  • Mocha£5.20iced or hot
  • Matcha Latte£4.80iced or hot · honey
  • Ciobar£4.80hot chocolate · marshmallows +£0.70
  • Tea Selection£3.00breakfast · earl grey · mint · camomile · decaf

Summer Drinks

  • Homemade Lemonade£4.50fresh lemon · mint · soda
  • Sgroppino al Limone£9.00lemon sorbet · prosecco · vodka
  • Granita di Caffè£5.50Sicilian iced coffee · panna

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