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Half dozen Colchester oysters
£9.95
Cozze Bella Napoli
Fresh mussels Neapolitan style £6.95
Stincotto di Maiale al Forno
Roast shank of pork, shallots, fresh herbs and white wine, served with vegetables and potatoes £14.95
Bistecca ai Funghi
Pounded sirloin steak, sauteed with French mustard, onion, mushrooms and red wine, served with vegetables and potatoes £15.95
Cervo alla Griglia
Grilled venison served on a bed of spinach with olive oil, served with vegetables and potatoes £16.95

Margherita
Tomato & Mozzarella £7.95
Mamma Mia
Tomato, mozzarella, ham & mushroom £8.95
Pepperoni
Tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni, olives £8.95
Quattro Stagioni
Tomato, mozzarella, ham, pepperoni, mushroom, olives £9.95
Buffon
Tomato, mozzarella, beef, pepperoni, mushroom, garlic and chilli £10.95
Prosciutto Crudo
Mozzarella, Parma ham, rocket salad and shaved Parmesan cheese £10.95
Vito’s
Mozzarella, king prawns, beef, anchovies, garlic, chilli, rocket salad, Parma ham and shaved Parmesan cheese £11.95

Penne con Salsiccia e Pancetta
Pasta quills with Italian sausage, bacon, chilli, tomato sauce and basil £8.95
Spaghetti allo Scoglio
Fresh seafood spaghetti £9.95
Gnocchi con Pancetta e Zucchine
Potato dumplings with bacon, courgettes, chopped plum tomatoes and pecorino cheese £8.95
Tortelloni al Prosciutto Cotto
Pasta parcels filled with ricotta and spinach, ham, broccoli, in a creamy sauce £9.95
Linguine all' Aragosta
Flat spghetti with fresh lobster £13.95
Ravioli con Gamberi
Pasta parcels with king prawns £12.95
Spaghetti Vito's
Spaghetti with diced beef, mushrooms. chilli, tomato sauce and red wine £10.95
Tortelloni con Filetto di Pollo
Pasta parcels with chicken fillet, courgettes, tomato sauce and basil £9.95
Penne alla Carbonara
Pasta quills with pancetta, egg yolk, Parmesan, parsley and cream £8.95
Ravioli Piemontese
Pasta parcels with chicken, bacon, Italian sausage, tomatoe and basil £10.95
Fettuccine al Salmone
Ribbon noodles with fresh salmon, in a creamy sauce £8.95

Suprema di Pollo Fritto
Chicken supreme fried in breadcrumbs £9.95
Piccata al Limone
Escalope of veal sautéed with lemon sauce & parsley £11.95
Filetto di Manzo al Pepe Verde
Scotch fillet of beef in a green peppercorn sauce £14.95
Agnello al Forno
Rack of lamb braised in oven with garlic, rosemary and white wine £12.95
Tagliata di Manzo alla Griglia
Scotch fillet of beef grilled and sliced, on a bed of salad leaves £14.95
Fegato con Pancetta
Pan calf’s liver with grilled bacon & rosemary £12.95
Scaloppa Milanese
Veal escalope fried in breadcrumbs £12.95
Pollo al Prosciutto e Mozzarella
Breast of chicken topped and baked with ham and mozzarella £10.95
Petto d’Anatra all’ Agro Dolce
Roast breast of duck, honey and balsamic vinegar £11.95
Costolette D’Agnello Scottadito
Grilled lamb cutlets £12.95
Saltinbocca alla Romana
Escalope of veal, Parma ham & white wine £12.95

Salmone alla Griglia
Chargrilled salmon with a lemon sauce and fresh herbs £11.95
Branzino alle Erbe
Whole or filleted roasted sea bass with fresh herbs, lemon juice and white wine £12.95
Grigliata di Pesce
Mixed platter of fresh fish £14.95
Scampi Fritti
Deep fried scampi servced with tartar sauce £14.95
Trancio di Tonno alla Griglia
Fresh grilled tuna with garlic, lemon juice and olive oil £12.95
Gamberoni Fradiavola
Fried king prawns with garlic, chilli, white wine and parsley £13.95
Salmone Fresco con Salsa Rosa
Fresh roasted salmon with sun-dried tomatoes, olives and fresh herbs £12.95
Sogliola a Piacere
Dover sole, grilled or in a lemon sauce £15.95
Scampi Crema e Funghi
Pan-fried scampi with mushroom, cream, brandy, white wine and parsley £15.95
Calamari Fritti
Deep fried calamari served with tartar sauce £10.95
Aragosta al Perno
A whole, fresh lobster with prawns, mushrooms, cream, fresh herbs, brandy and perno, served with sauteed spinach £28.00

Merlot Venezie Igt, Cielo 11.5% Veneto
Glass £3.50 Bottle £14.00
An easy drinking and balanced wine with berried fruits and soft tannins
Valpolicella Doc, Tedeschi 12.5% Veneto
Glass £4.50 Bottle £18.00
Medium-bodied with a bright, ruby red colour, the classic Veronese red wine aromas of cherries, almonds and herbs carry through to the palate where they are balanced by an underlying firmness of structure
Montepulciano D'Abruzzo, Bove 13% Abruzzo
Glass £5.00 Bottle £19.00
Full bodied but smooth with a typical liquorice aftertaste and a bouquet reminiscent of wild berries
Rosso Conero Doc, Piancarda 13.5% Marche
Bottle £22.00
This wine has ripe, plumy fruit with good weight and a smooth texture. Well structured and balanced tannins
Cannonau Doc, Monti 13% Sardegna
Bottle £23.00
Cannonau is the Sardinian name for the widely planted red grape variety known in spain as Garnachia and in france, Garnache. Aged for one year in oak, the wine is full bodied, warm and fruity, with a touch of spice
Chianti Classico Docg, Carpineto 13% Toscana
Bottle £24.00
Velvety, round, full bodied and balanced with hints of wood and violets on the nose. The palate is warm and savoury with well integrated tannins
Sangiovese Riserva, U. Cesari 13% E. Romagna
Bottle £25.00
Produced from only the best clusters of grapes, this wine has an intense cherry aroma with a touch of violets followed by a full, rich flavour with firm tannins, vanilla and sweet fruits with a velvet finish
Santa Maria, Frescobaldi 13% Toscana
Bottle £27.00
Full of ripe fruit and spice complemented by sweeter hints of vanilla through to a rich, full bodied flavour with supporting tannins
Rosso di Montalcino Doc, Sassi 13% Toscana
Bottle £34.00
An intense bouquet of cherries, plums, with hints of violets and floral tones. This is a wine of good structure with fine fruity flavours with balanced oak in a forward style
Amarone Classico Doc, Tedeschi 15% Veneto
Bottle £51.00
From 30 year old vines, the grapes are harvested in early October and left to dry on racks until mid-January thereby incurring a weight loss of some 40% & gaining concentration. This wine has a very full bouquet
Forresco Rosso, Collavini 14% Friuli
Bottle £66.00
A big and complex wine with a concentrated berry flavour, new oak in the background, ripe tannins & balanced acidity
Barolo, Cerequio, M. Chiarlo 14% Piemonte
Bottle £96.00
A single vineyard, Barolo is located on the most prestigious hillside between the villages of La Morra and Barolo. A rich and aristocratic wine which is full & savoury with a lingering aftertaste. A very fine wine

Cortese Doc, Adelasia 11.5% Piemonte
Glass £3.50 Bottle £14.00
Made with the Cortese grape, dry, fresh and light, with an intense, fruity and flowery bouquet
Frascati Superiore Doc, Le Volpi 13% Lazio
Glass £5.00 Bottle £19.00
Made with a blend of Malvasia with Bombino and a touch of sauvignon to give an elegant wine, showing fresh pineapple combined with lemon sherbet on the palate, truly delicious
Falanghina IGT, De Falco 13% Campania
Bottle £20.00
A dry white wine with a mineral and fruity bouquet of dried apricots, ripe peaches, honey & wild flowers. On the palate the wine is dry, with undertones of ripe white peaches & balanced acidity
Pinot Grigio Doc, Collavini 12.5% Friuli
Glass £5.50 Bottle £21.00
A pronounced aroma with hints of fresh walnut and toasted almonds through to a full flavour with crisp finish
Pomino Bianco Doc, Frescabaldi 12.5% Toscana
Bottle £24.00
Made with mostly Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc, this wine has a fresh & enticing bouquet of green apples and peaches. a fresh and youthful flavour
Podium Verdecchio Doc, Garofoli 14% Marche
Bottle £26.00
Ripe fruits balanced by fresh grapefruit flavours, spicy with good weight and an elegant, long finish
Greco di Tufo, De Falco 13% Campania
Bottle £27.00
Lemon and grapefruit combined with some minerality; good concentration and weight through to a clean, dry finish. Very stylish
Gavi di Gavi Docg, M.Chiarlo 12.5% Piemonte
Bottle £29.00
Made from the Cortese grape, this wine is spicy with a pleasant mineral tone and crisp finish. Good with spicy foods
Ribolla Gialla, Turian, Collavini 12.5% Friuli
Bottle £34.00
A medium bodied wine that is distinctive, dry and lemony with soft floral aromas from forest plants such as Acacia oak and birch
Rosa di Corte, Frescobaldi 12% (Rosé) Toscana
Bottle £21.00
Delicate and fruity bouquet reminiscent of strawberries and cherries. In the mouth the wine is soft, fresh and fragrant, with a lingering finish

Calamari Fritti
Deep fried calamari served with tartar sauce £7.95
Prosciutto e Melone
Parma ham & melon £8.95
Gamberoni al Peperoncino
Fried king prawns, garlic, chilli, white wine and parsley £9.95
Straccetti di Pollo
A pan fried strip of chicken fillet with mushrooms, peppers, garlic and chilli £7.95
Insalata di Spinaci
Baby spinach leaves, avocado, crispy bacon, olive oil and balsamic vinegar £6.95
Carpaccio con Rucola e Parmigiano
Thinly sliced beef fillet with rocket salad and shaved Parmesan cheese £8.95
Insalata Tricolore
Buffalo mozzarella, avocado and tomato salad £7.95
Funghi all’ Aglio e Prosciutto
Flat mushrooms fried with garlic, Parma ham and mozzarella cheese £7.95
Bresaola con Caprino
Dried, thin slices of cured Italian beef with goat’s cheese £8.95
Antipasto Vito’s
A selection of Italian cured meats, fried king prawns and calamari £8.95
Insalata Reggiana
Rocket salad, roast peppers, grilled courgettes and goat’s cheese £6.95
Avocado con Gamberetti
Avocado and prawns in a cocktail sauce £7.95
Mozzarella in Carrozza
Crispy fried mozzarella cheese, served in a spicy sauce £5.95