Authentic
italian
With over 30 years experience working in top Italian restaurants, Executive Chef Morelli is excited to be bringing his flair and passion for modern Italian food to Luton.
Executive Chef Fabrizio Morelli – former Executive Chef of celebrity chef Gino D’Acampo, has also been Executive Chef at The Green Man in Clophill, Nolita’s in Potters Bar and spent 15 years as Executive Chef at Little Italy Restaurant and Bar Italia in Soho.
Bottomless bubbles
Indulge in bottomless Prosecco, gin and nibbles, for just £30 per person.
Monday - Sunday / 12.00 - 19.00
(Last sitting 17.00)
Cicchetti
£5
Olive marinate
Nocellara olives marinated with garlic, chilli
£5
£5
Pane al burro e aglio
Ciabatta garlic bread ~ with mozzarella cheese 6
£5
£5.5
Pane per due
Ciabatta and cherry tomato focaccia for two
£5.5
£6.5
Arancini classici
Beef arancini mignon, tomato coulis
£6.5
£5
Cavolfiori in tempura
Cauliflower tempura bites, salsa verde
£5
Antipasti
£11.9
Gamberoni tempura
Deep-fried tempura Sicilian king prawns, saffron aioli
£11.9
£11.5
Bufala con pomodorini
Buffalo mozzarella, vine cherry tomatoes, pistachio dust
£11.5
£8.9
Asparagi al tartufo gratinati
Seasonal jumbo asparagus, black truffle, Parmesan au gratin
£8.9
£12.9
Calamari fritti
Deep-fried fresh squid, lemon mayo, crispy rocket
£12.9
£13.9
Carpaccio di manzo
Beef carpaccio, grilled artichokes pecorino shavings
£13.9
£9.9
Cozze in tegame
Slow-cooked fresh mussels in a lightly spiced tomato sauce, toasted garlic bread
£9.9
£11.5
Antipasto regionale
Platter of mixed cured meat, tomato bruschetta, Parmesan bites
£11.5
Pasta e Risotti
£16.9
Tagliolini granchio e asparagi
Egg pasta tagliolini, fresh crab, asparagus
£16.9
£14.9
Paccheri con pesce spada
Large tube pasta, Swordfish, courgette flowers, saffron
£14.9
£14.5
Mafaldine con pollo
Curly pappardelle, chicken, broccolini, garlic and chilli
£14.5
£13.5
Risotto primaverile
Spring risotto, asparagus, peas, baby spinach, crumbled goats cheese
£13.5
£16.5
Sedani ragù
Short tube pasta, slow-cooked fillet steak trims, red wine, tomato, Parmesan shavings
£16.5
£26.9
Ravioli d’aragosta
Lobster ravioli, shallots, cherry tomatoes, crème fraîche
£26.9
£18
Spaghetti ai frutti di mare
Spaghetti pasta, mixed seafood, tomato sauce
£18
£12.9
Cestino di pasta
Angel air pasta, cherry tomato and pistachio sauce, served in a Parmesan basket
£12.9
Vegan
£16.5
Tarteletta di verdure
Vegetarian tartlet, roasted cherry tomato coulis, baby spinach salad
£16.5
£15
Melanzana parmigiana
Vegan baked aubergine parmigiana, baby leaf salad
£15
£17
Fagottino Estivo
Butternut squash and beetroot wellington, basil pesto sauce, garlic tenderstem broccoli
£17
Carne
£28.9
Filetto Fabrizio
Pan-fried fillet steak, Stilton, crispy pancetta, red wine reduction
£28.9
£19.9
Petto d’anatra fichi e Marsala
Oven-baked Burberry duck breast, figs, Marsala wine
£19.9
£26.9
Grigliata di carne mista
Mixed grilled meat ~ Italian fennel sausage, lamb cutlet, chicken breast, beef medallions
£26.9
£18.5
Suprema di pollo e asparagi
Chicken supreme, asparagus, smoked cheese, crispy Parma ham, creamy paprika sauce
£18.5
£22.9
Scotta dito d'agnello con spinaci
Grilled lamb cutlet, wilted spinach, black truffle sauce
£22.9
£24.9
Medaglioni di filetto al pepe verde
Pan-fried fillet steak medallions, green peppercorn sauce, potatoes wedges
£24.9
£19.9
Fegato burro e salvia
Pan-fried calves liver, butter and sage, crushed new potato timbale
£19.9
Pesce
£17.9
Guazzetto di pesce spada e cozze
Slow-cooked swordfish, fresh mussels, lightly spiced tomato sauce
£17.9
£20.9
Ippoglosso alla griglia
Grilled halibut, Sicilian king prawns, salsa verde
£20.9
£23.9
Pescatrice al forno
Roasted monkfish medallions, caper berries, samphire and lemon
£23.9
£22.9
Branzino e vongole veraci
Pan-fried sea bass fillet, veraci clams, white wine, saffron
£22.9
£24.9
Misto di pesce giornaliero
Mixed grilled fish (market catch), fennel and rocket salad
£24.9
£26.9
Tagliata di tonno
Seared tuna steak, rocket, fennel shavings, orange segments
£26.9
£16.9
Sgombro ai ferri
Grilled mackerel fillets, baby vegetable ratatouille, basil oil
£16.9
Contorni
(Side dishes)
£5.5
Zucchine Fritti
Tempura courgette
£5.5
£5
Broccoli aglio e peperoncino
Tender stem broccoli, garlic and chilli
£5
£5.5
Spinaci al burro
Spinach leaves sautéed with butter
£5.5
£6
Salicornia in padella
Sautéed samphire
£6
£5
Insalata mista
Mixed leaf salad, olives, balsamic and olive oil
£5
£5
Pomodoro, cipolla rossa, basilico
Tomato, red onion, basil
£5
£5
Patate a spicchi
Potato wedges
£5
£6
Patatine al tartufo
Fancy French fries, Parmesan and black truffle
£6
£5
Patatine Fritte
French fries
£5
£5
Patate novelle arrosto
Roasted new potatoes
£5
Bambini (Children)
£11.95 for 3 courses
Starter
Garlic bread
Deep-fried calamari
Parma ham and melon
Carrot and cucumber sticks, hummus dip
Main
Macaroni cheese
Chicken goujons, peas and fries
Fish goujons, peas and fries
Tomato pizza
Dessert
Chocolate brownie
Banana and marshmallow skewers, chocolate sauce
Mixed ice cream
Strawberries and cream
Sunday Set menu - 17th November
1 course = £17.99 | 2 courses = £22.99 | 3 = £24.99
Starter
Butternut squash soup, truffle croutons
Deep-fried scampi tails, sweet chilli dip
Cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, baby spinach
Arancini ragù, tomato coulis
Main Course
Choice of either roast beef or roast chicken poussin with garlic rosemary, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, seasonable vegetables
Fish soup, garlic bread
Penne arrabbiata
Dessert
Chocolate cake
Limoncello panna cotta
Strawberry and lemon sorbet
Classic tiramisù
Dessert
£6.5
Torta Caprese
Traditional chocolate cake from Napoli
£6.5
£6.5
Sbriciolata di Mele
Apple crumble, vanilla ice cream
£6.5
£7
Panna Cotta al Baileys
Panna cotta, Baileys jelly
£7
£7
Tiramisu al Pistacchio
Pistachio tiramisu
£7
£6.5
Crème Brûlée Tradizionale
Classic vanilla brûlée
£6.5
£7
Cannoli Classico
Classic Sicilian cannoli
£7
£7
Rum Babà ai Frutti di Bosco
Rum babà, wild berries, whipped cream
£7
£8.5
Formaggi Misti
Mixed platter of regional cheeses, apple chutney
£8.5
White Wine
175ml / 250ml / Bottle
£5.80
/
£8.10
/
£19.95
Trebbiano, d’Abruzzo DOC Citra
Fragrant with hints of pear and apple with floral notes.
£5.80
/
£8.10
/
£19.95
£6.50
/
£8.95
/
£22.95
Grillo DOC Sicilia Grotta Rossa
Nose of flowers, jasmine, green pepper, citrus and exotic fruit, good mineral finish.
£6.50
/
£8.95
/
£22.95
£7.10
/
£9.55
/
£25.95
Pinot Grigio Friuli DOC Cabert
Dry Fruity, balanced, white peach, lime, hints of nuts and toasted bread.
£7.10
/
£9.55
/
£25.95
£8.20
/
£10.95
/
£28.95
Chardonnay DOC Tenuta Sant’Anna
Straw yellow colour. On the nose shades of wildflowers, lemon and apple. Dry, full bodied with good acidity.
£8.20
/
£10.95
/
£28.95
£8.30
/
£10.95
/
£29.95
Fiano Salento DOC Villa Mottura
Straw yellow with intense aroma. Smooth and refreshing. Flavours of citrus, sage and minerality with a slightly almond aftertaste.
£8.30
/
£10.95
/
£29.95
£8.95
/
£10.95
/
£32.95
False Bay Sauvignon Blanc
South Africa ~ Classic sauvignon fruit with a touch of gooseberry. Dry yet rounded, crisp finish.
£8.95
/
£10.95
/
£32.95
£33.95
Falanghina Beneventana DOC Nativ
Bouquet is rich and intense with hints of apple, pineapple and citrus.
£33.95
£35.95
Vermentino "Campomaccione" Maremma DOC Rocca delle Macie
Straw yellow colour, aromas of acacia blossom, delicate fruity perfumes of apple and pineapple. Dry, smooth and pleasantly fresh.
£35.95
£42.95
Gavi Di Gavi DOCG Conte Alari
Bright yellow colour, delicate bouguet of dried pineapple and peach. Full and rich in flavour, mineral and refreshing.
£42.95
Rosé
175ml / 250ml / Bottle
£5.80
/
£8.10
/
£19.95
Il Rosato "Gemini" DOC Sicilia Roccamena
Bursting with red fruit aromas-tunes of wild strawberries, watermelon and citrus peel.
£5.80
/
£8.10
/
£19.95
£7.75
/
£9.95
/
£27.95
Chiaretto di Bardolino DOC Cesari
Bright pink colour, floral, smooth, fruity dry, harmonic.
£7.75
/
£9.95
/
£27.95
£8.20
/
£10.95
/
£28.95
Pinot Grigio Blush DOC Venezia Roccamena
Pale salmon colour. Fruity and elegant. Delicate and persistent.
£8.20
/
£10.95
/
£28.95
Red Wine
175ml / 250ml / Bottle
£5.80
/
£8.10
/
£19.95
Shiraz DOC Sicilia Grottarossa
Aromas of cherry, blackberry and raspberry. Smooth, with a good structure.
£5.80
/
£8.10
/
£19.95
£6.20
/
£8.60
/
£21.95
Sangiovese Rosso IGT Puglia Roccamora
Delicate flavour with cherry fruit, soft spice and tomato leaf character.
£6.20
/
£8.60
/
£21.95
£7.65
/
£9.85
/
£28.95
Merlot DOC Venezie Cabert
Ruby red, intense with notes of ripe fruit. Warm and velvety with sensations of black cherries.
£7.65
/
£9.85
/
£28.95
£7.65
/
£9.85
/
£28.95
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC Citra
Round with a rich, dark red colour, full soft black cherry flavours and damson fruit aromas.
£7.65
/
£9.85
/
£28.95
£7.65
/
£9.85
/
£28.95
Primitivo Salento IGT Villa Mottura
Intense ruby red. Aromas of cherry, blackberry and raspberry. Smooth, with a good structure, pleasant freshness with a long, persistent, aromatic finish.
£7.65
/
£9.85
/
£28.95
£33.95
Malbec Don Aparo Argentina
Deep Ruby red, scents of sour cherry and wild fruits; notes of pleasant and persistent finish.
£33.95
£38.95
Chianti Classico DOCG "Famiglia Zingarelli" Rocca delle Macie
Typical aromas of ripe fruit, fruit preserve and cherry and violets. Particularly striking is the incredible long length that lingers on the palate, when the wine displays all its strength through a warm an elegant body.
£38.95
£41.95
Cannonau Di Sardegna DOC Riserva l’Ariosa
Aromas of ripe red fruit including cherry and blackberry with hints of floral and aromatic herbs.
£41.95
£45.95
"Sasyr" IGT Toscana Rocca delle Macie (Sangiovese, Syrah)
Aromas of cherry, blackberry and raspberry. Smooth, with a good structure.
£45.95
£59.95
Primitivo Di Manduria DOC Villa Mottura
Deep ruby colour, perfumed with big, juicy blackberry flavours, and overtones of plum and black cherry.
£59.95
£99.95
Amarone della Valpolicella (2017)
Aroma of cherry, spices, cacao and bitter almonds. Full-bodied, velvety, warm, it is a wine which is complex and at the same time delicate and elegant.
£99.95
Sweet Wine
100ml / 50cl
£10.95
/
£47.95
Passito Pantelleria Liquoroso "Zighidi" DOC Florio
Deep gold colour. Nose of orange zest, apricot and very ripe sweet fruit.
£10.95
/
£47.95
Sparkling
125ml / 50cl
£9.00
/
£35.95
Prosecco "Il Fresco" Brut DOC Treviso Villa Sandi
£9.00
/
£35.95
£79.95
Moët & Chandon M.V.
£79.95
£119.95
Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut
£119.95
Soft Drinks
£2.90
/
£4.20
Still / Sparkling Water
330ml / 750ml
£2.90
/
£4.20
£2.95
Coke / Diet Coke
330ml
£2.95
£2.85
J2O Orange/Apple/Raspberry
275ml
£2.85
£2.85
Appletiser
275ml
£2.85
£2.85
Fevertree Tonic
200ml
£2.85
£2.85
Italian Lemonade/Orange/Blood Orange
275ml
£2.85
£6.85
Fruit Mocktail (Passion Fruit/Strawberry/Strawberry and Mint)
330ml
£6.85
Beers
£4.80
Corona
330ml
£4.80
£4.95
Local Pale Ale
500ml
£4.95
£4.85
Guinness (can)
440ml
£4.85
£3.45
Becks Blue 0% alcohol
330ml
£3.45
£3.40
/
£5.90
Draught Peroni
1/2 pint / pint
£3.40
/
£5.90
£3.40
/
£5.90
Draught Birra Moretti
1/2 pint / pint
£3.40
/
£5.90
£3.40
/
£5.90
Draught Cruzcampo
1/2 pint / pint
£3.40
/
£5.90
£2.90
/
£5.25
Draught Heineken Silver
1/2 pint / pint
£2.90
/
£5.25
£2.80
/
£4.90
Draught Inch’s Cider
1/2 pint / pint
£2.80
/
£4.90
Afternoon tea
Treat yourself to Afternoon Tea at Carriages for £25 per person. Add a 125ml glass of Prosecco for +£5.