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CHEF! COSA CUCINI OGGI?

Chef! What are you cooking today?



Pane fatto in casa

Selection of homemade artisan bread: sourdough, focaccia & guttiau (Ve,G). Smoked garlic butter (V) 2£ · Olive oil & vinegar (Ve) 2£ · Pecorino cream (V) 2£

£7


Burrata con Caponata

Buffalo burrata with an aubergine, cherry tomato and olive caponata. Served with a rosemary olive oil focaccia (V,G).

£13


Focaccia con pomodorini

Focaccia with confit thyme cherry tomatoes. (Ve,G)

£8


Pasta e Fagioli

Hearty Italian soup: tomato, fresh pasta, borlotti beans, garlic, rosemary & chilli oil (G,V, can be made Ve).

£10


Arancini al Tartufo

Crispy arancini filled with truffle and creamy fior di latte cheese, topped with garlic mayo and 24-month-aged Parmigiano Reggiano (Can be made V).

£13


Pâté de Sgombro

Mackerel and cannellini bean pâté with guttiau, a crisp flat bread from Sardinia (G).

£14


Bruschetta di Gamberi

Toasted focaccia with fresh local prawns, fresh lemon zest, lemon and chive mayo (G).

£14


Cozze alla Marinara

Fresh mussels in a white wine, anchovy, cherry tomato and garlic sauce. Served with our homemade bread (G).

£12


Mortadella al Pistacchio

Mortadella freshly sliced with pecorino cream & smoked almonds (GF,n).

£11


Salame Piccante

Freshly sliced spicy Salame served with artichokes and creamy stracciatella (GF).

£12




MAMMA, VORREI UNA PASTA!

Mum, I would like a pasta!



Risotto Radicchio e Gorgonzola

Veneto style braised radicchio, Gorgonzola and pecorino cream (V,GF).

£18


Ravioli Funghi

Homemade ravioli filled with porcini mushroom and smooth sheep ricotta, served with a rosemary butter sauce (V).

£19


Fettuccine all’Arrabbiata

Homemade fettuccine, rich San Marzano tomato, chilli and garlic sauce (G,V, can be made Ve).

£12


Pappardelle alla Zucca e Noci

Homemade pappardelle served with a sautéed butternut squash, shallots and potato sauce, topped with roasted walnuts (G,V, can be made Ve).

£14


Bucatini Carbonara

Homemade bucatini pasta, crispy guanciale, egg yolk, pecorino and grated Parmigiano Reggiano (G).

£15

Can be made Gluten free
Can be made Gluten free

Spaghetti ai Gamberi

Homemade spaghetti, pan fried fresh king prawns with a cherry tomato and prawn bisque (G).

£20

Can be made Gluten free
Can be made Gluten free

Ravioli al Salmone

Homemade ravioli filled with smoked salmon and mascarpone. Served with a rich saffron cream sauce.

£22


Ravioli Salsiccia e Spinaci

Homemade ravioli filled with Italian sausage, sauteéd spinach and cream cheese. Served with thyme butter sauce and 24 month aged Parmigiano Reggiano.

£19


Pappardelle alla Bolognese

Homemade pappardelle pasta served with slow cooked beef mince ragù (G).

£17


Lasagna

18 hour slow cooked short ribs Lasagna, topped with 24-month-aged Parmigiano Reggiano.

£19




NONNA, STAI ANCORA CUCINANDO?

Grandma, are you still cooking?



Parmigiana della Nonna

Layered breaded aubergine, served with San Marzano tomato sauce and topped with fresh basil, mozzarella and 24 month aged Parmigiano reggiano (Can be made V).

£19


Salmone Invernale

Pan fried salmon served with celeriac purée, braised leek, crispy cavolo nero and a fragrant lemon sauce (GF).

£24


Pollo alla Zucca

Roasted chicken supreme served with puréed butternut squash, roasted hazelnuts, fried sage and our golden roast potatoes ((GF,n) can be made nut free).

£20


Pancia di Maiale

Crispy pork belly, creamy butter mash potato with a red wine jus (GF).

£21


Vito’s Burger

Beef patty served on our homemade buns, topped with Asiago cheese, marinated roasted pepper, crispy onions and honey mustard mayo. Served with our in house fries.

£19


Sirloin Steak

Sirloin steak, served with homemade fries and a choice of peppercorn, red wine, blue cheese or garlic butter sauce (GF).

£32




I NOSTRI CONTORNI

Side disches



Broccoletti al Gorgonzola

Pan fried tenderstem broccoli with toasted walnuts and Gorgonzola Piccante (V,GF,n).

£6


Peperoni Arrostiti

Roasted marinated peppers in garlic, olive oil and parsley (GF,Ve).

£5.5


Patatine fries

Homemade fries (Ve).

£4.5


Patate arrosto

Golden rosemary roast potatoes (Ve,GF).

£4.5




I NOSTRI DOLCI

Our desserts



Tiramisù Classico

Combining the flavours of espresso-soaked Savoiardi and Disaronno infused mascarpone cream, finished with a dusting of rich cocoa powder (V).

£7.5


Panna Cotta ai Frutti di Bosco

Velvety vanilla bean panna cotta with a forest fruit compote and amaretti biscuit (G,n) can be made nut free.

£8


Crostata di Mele

Winter spiced apple tart: buttery sweet pastry base with a layer of frangipani and apple compote, finished with sliced cinnamon spiced apple. Served with homemade vanilla ice cream (V,n).

£7.5


Cheesecake con Composta di Prugne

Creamy baked basque cheesecake with roasted cinnamon and plum conserve (GF).

£8.5


Gelato fatto in casa

Homemade ice cream: Vanilla, Chocolate, Honeycomb (V,GF).

£2.5

Extra scoop

per scoop

£2.5

Affogato

One scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream, espresso coffee and a shot of delicious hazelnut Frangelico (GF,V,n).

£9.5


Allergen Notice

Whilst we do our utmost to ensure no cross contamination takes place, all dishes may contain traces of all allergens. If you have any food intolerances or allergies,

please inform our staff before ordering. We will be happy to provide you with all necessary information and adapt our preparations to meet your needs.

G Can be made Gluten free | GF Made with gluten free ingredients | V Vegetarian | Ve Vegan | n Contains nuts

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The Stables at Sheepfold

Easington Street SR5 1BA Sunderland, England

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Mon - Sun: 12pm - 10pm
 

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