Our Menus
Our team of seasoned chefs, each a virtuoso in their domain, craft culinary wonders that push the boundaries of creativity.
Antipasti
Soup of the day £7.95
Antipasto la dolce vita for two
£19.95
selection of Italian curd meat and buffalo mozzarella
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Soup of the day
Soup of the day
£7.95
Olive Marinate (VG)(GF)
£4.95
mix olives, garlic, olive oil, herbs and a touch of chilli
PANE ALL'AGLIO (VG)
£7.95
Plain garlic bread
PANE ALL'AGLIO & FORMAGGIO (V)
£8.95
Plain garlic bread with cheese
Polpette Della Nonna
£12.95
Homemade meatballs in tomato sauce
Bruschetta (VG)
£9.50
toasted bread, fresh chopped tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, oregano
Arancine AL Ragu' or Vegetariane
£12.95
saffron rice infused ball filed with minced beef and peas or ricotta and spinach
Frittura Di Calamari
£12.95
Deep fried squid served with tartar sauce
Avacado Salmone & Gamberetti
£13.95
smoked salmon, avacado, cold water prawns, lime juice, chives, served on a bed of salad leaves
Coppa Di Gamberetti
£9.95
cold water prawns in marie-rose sauce and a touch of brandy
Formaggio Di Capra (V)
£13.50
grilled goat cheese, figs, pistachio, honey, a drizzle of balsamic glaze
Gamberoni & Capesante Piccanti
£15.95
Pan fried king prawns & scallops delicated pan fried in a extra virgin olive oil, courgettes, garlic, fresh chilli sauce
Al Forno, Risotti, Gnocchi
Lasagna
£18.95
baked fresh wide flat egg pasta sheets layered with bolognese ragu', bechamel and parmesan cheese
Cannelloni (V)
£17.95
baked fresh cylindrical type of egg pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach, in tomato sauce
Risotto Asparagi (V)
£17.95
creamy Arborio rice, asparagus, spring onions, stock, butter, and parmesan cheese
Risotto Funghi Porcini (V)
£18.95
creamy Arborio rice, butter, garlic, porcini mushrooms, parmesan cheese
Risotto Frutti Di Mare
£21.95
creamy Arborio rice, mix seafood, butter, garlic, white wine sauce and cherry tomatoes
Gnocchi Quattro Formaggi (V)
£18.95
Italian potatoes dumplings, cream, dolcelatte, parmesan and mozzarella cheese
Gnocchi Sorrentina (V)
£18.95
Italian potato dumplings baked in a savory tomato sauce, creamy mozzarella and fresh basil
La Carne
Bistecca Di Manzo
£29.50
12oz finest sirloin steak gently grilled, served with french fries
Filetto Di Manzo
£35.95
10oz finest fillet steak gently grilled, served with french fries
Costolette Di Agnello
£28.95
lamb cutlets cooked in a gravy - rosemary sauce, served with sauteed potatoes and broccoli
Steak Sauces £1.95 Each
£1.95
dolcelatte cheese / mushrooms / mixed peppercorn
Costata Di Maiale Alla Milanese
£21.95
succulent pork rib in breadcrumbs, pan fried, served with spaghetti al limone
Pollo Alla Milanese
£22.95
pan fried chicken breast in breadcrumbs, served with spaghetti bolognese
Pollo Crema & Funghi
£22.95
pan fried chicken breast cooked with mushrooms in a creamy white wine sauce, served with sauteed potatoes and broccoli
Pollo Alla Valdostana
£22.95
grilled chicken breast topped with smoked ham and mozzarella cheese in a napoli sauce, served with sauteed potatoes and broccoli
La Pasta
Spaghetti Pomodoro & Basilico (VG)
£13.95
extra virgin olive oil, onions, garlic, tomato sauce, salt, pepper and fresh basil
Spaghetti Alla Carbonara
£17.95
egg yolk, pancetta (Italian bacon), pecorino cheese, ground black pepper
Spaghetti Alla Pescatora
£21.95
mix seafood in light tomato sauce, extra virgin olive oil, white wine, garlic, herbs and touch of chilli
Linguine All’Aragosta
£29.95
fresh lobster meat, white wine, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, cherry tomatoes, fresh parsley
Linguine La Dolce Vita
£27.95
king prawns, sea scallops, garlic, butter, white wine, in a light tomato sauce and fish stock
Tagliatelle Al Salmone
£21.95
fresh egg pasta with salmon, onions, white wine, in a creamy tomato sauce
Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese
£18.95
fresh egg pasta with ground beef and tomato sauce (extra virgin olive oil, onions, carrots, celery, red wine and herbs)
Tagliatelle Boscaiola
£19.95
fresh egg pasta with wild mushrooms, Italian pork sausage, garlic, onions, red wine, chilli, in a light tomato sauce
Penne Nduja & Pecorino
£19.95
spicy pork calabrian salami, tomato sauce, red wine, garlic, onions, pecorino cheese, herbs
Penne Dolcelatte
£19.95
Italian mild blue cheese, diced chicken breast, pancetta (Italian bacon), white wine, onions, garlic and cream
Ravioli Lobster
£22.95
egg pasta parcels stuffed with lobster meat in a white wine, garlic, bisque and tomato sauce with water prawns
Pizza
Margherita (V)
£13.95
tomato sauce, mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil, salt and fresh basil
Pepperoni
£16.50
tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, fresh chilli, topped with buffalo mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil
Quattro Stagioni
£17.50
tomato sauce, mozzarella, artichokes, mushrooms, smoked ham, olives, extra virgin olive oil
Salsiccia & Funghi
£17.95
tomato sauce, mozzarella, Italian seasoned sausage, mushrooms, extra virgin olive oil
Quattro Formaggi Bianca
£17.95
mozzarella, mascarpone, dolcelatte, parmesan, extra virgin olive oil
Vegetariana Or Vegana (VG) (V)
£16.95
tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese (no cheese for vegan), mix of vegetables, fresh chili
Il Pesce
Salmone Mugnaia
£26.95
pan seared salmon fillet in a white wine - lemon sauce, served with new potatoes and asparagus
Branzino
£28.95
pan fried sea bass fillet with garlic and herbs in lemon sauce, served with new potatoes and asparagus
Gamberoni Piccante
£29.95
sauteed king prawns in a garlic, chilli, white wine sauce, served with creamy risotto
2 COURSES £23.95 / 3 COURSES £27.95
MONDAY TO SATURDAY 12PM – 4PM.
Starters
Soup of the day
Zuppa Del Giorno
Soup of the day
Funghi Ripieni
closed cup mushrooms, Italian mild blue cheese, parmesan, cooked in tomato sauce
Bruschetta (VG)
toastesd bread, fresh choppped tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, oregano
Insalata Caprese (V)
fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and extra virgin olive oil
Bianchetti Fritti
deep fried white bait served with tartar sauce
Polpette Al Sugo
Italian meatballs in tomato sauce
Desserts
Choose from our selection of desserts
(V) Vegetarian (VG) Vegan (N) Nuts.
MAIN COURSES
Penne Contadina (VG)
Tube pasta with mix vegetables, onions, garlic, herbs, chili, cooked in tomato sauce
Salmone Rosa
salmon steak cooked in a creamy white wine and garlic sauce, pink peppercorns, served with satueed potatoes and vegetables
Lasagna
baked fresh wide flat egg pasta sheet layered with bolognese ragu, bechamel, parmesan
Pizza pepperoni
tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepporni, fresh chilli, topped with fresh mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil
Gnocchi Al Pesto (N)
potato dumplings in creamy pesto sauce
Pollo Al Pepe
Chicken breast cooked in a creamy sauce, mix peppercorns, white wine, onions, brandy, served with sauteed potatoes and broccoli
Desserts
Choose from our selection of desserts
(V) Vegetarian (VG) Vegan (N) Nuts.
Our team of seasoned chefs, each a virtuoso in their domain, craft culinary wonders that push the boundaries of creativity.
Spirits
Add mixer for £2.00
Vecchia Romagna
£6.95
25 ml£4.9550 ml£6.95
Remy Martin VSOP
£7.95
25 ml£5.9550 ml£7.95
Three Barrels
£6.50
25 ml£4.5050 ml£6.50
House Vodka/Gin/Rum
£6.50
25 ml£4.5050 ml£6.50
Grey Goose Vodka
£7.95
25 ml£5.9550 ml£7.95
Ciroc Vodka
£7.50
25 ml£5.5050 ml£7.50
Hendricks Gin
£7.95
25 ml£5.9550 ml£7.95
Jamson Whiskey
£6.95
25 ml£4.9550 ml£6.95
Jack Daniels Whiskey
£7.50
25 ml£5.5050 ml£7.50
Black Label Whiskey
£7.95
25 ml£5.9550 ml£7.95
Kraken Spiced Rum
£6.95
25 ml£4.9550 ml£6.95
Port & Sherries
Port LBV
£5.50
Vermouths
Martini Bianco/ Rosso
£6.25
25 ml£4.2550 ml£6.25
Aperitifs
Campari, Aperol
£5.50
Fruit Juices
Apple, Pineapple, Orange, Cranberry or Tomato
£2.95
Soft Drinks
Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero (330ml)
£4.50
Fanta (330ml)
£4.50
Lemonade (330ml)
£4.50
Schweppes Soda (200ml)
£2.95
J20 (275ml)
£3.25
Britvic (200ml)
£2.95
Fever Tree(200ml) Mediterranean/ Elderflower
£3.25
Mineral Water
Still Water (500ml)
£3.45
Sparkling Water
£3.45
Liqueurs
Add mixer for £2.00
Amaretto Disaronno
£6.95
25 ml£4.9550 ml£6.95
Baileys Irish Cream
£6.95
25 ml£4.9550 ml£6.95
Cointreau
£7.50
25 ml£5.5050 ml£7.50
sambuca
£6.95
25 ml£4.9550 ml£6.95
Tia Maria
£6.95
25 ml£4.9550 ml £6.95
Arches
£6.95
25 ml£4.9550 ml£6.95
Beer
Peroni (Alcohol Free)
£4.50
Moretti (330ml)
£4.95
peroni (5.2% Vol) 330ml
£4.95
peroni (1/2 pint draught)
£4.95
Peroni (1 pint draught)
£6.95
Corona (330ml)
£4.95
Bulmers Cider 500ml
£4.95
Kopparberg Strawberry & Lime 330ml
£4.95
Our team of seasoned chefs, each a virtuoso in their domain, craft culinary wonders that push the boundaries of creativity.
WINI
VINI SPUMANTI
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Luminous pale pink, pleasantly fruity, with notes of rennet apple and red fruits. A refreshing palate, with notes of rennet apple, accompanied by floral notes of violet.
Prosecco Rosè DOC Millesimato Brut, Ca'Bolani, Friuli 11%
£32.00
Mendoza, Argentina - Flavors of dark currants & juicy plums
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100% Pinot Noir - It displays intense mineral and fruity tones as well as scents of wisteria, elderberry, blackberries and citrus.
Oltrenero Brut Metodo Champenoise, Oltrepo Pavese, Lombardy 12%
£53.90
100% Pinot Noir - It displays intense mineral and fruity tones as well as scents of wisteria, elderberry, blackberries and citrus.
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Champagne Moët Chandon Imperial, Épernay, France 12%
Champagne Moët Chandon Imperial, Épernay, France 12%
£70.00
Épernay, France 12%
Laurent-Perrier Rosè, Épernay, France 12%
£110.00
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Notes of pear, green apple and citrus, with light floral hints. Soft and juicy, with a sweet finish.
Cuvée Zero, Zonin Alcohol Free 0.2% (200ml)
Notes of pear, green apple and citrus, with light floral hints. Soft and juicy, with a sweet finish.
200ml£6.90
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Touch of wisteria flowers and Rennet apples on the nose, fine citrus fruits on the palate with almond overtones. Pleasantly fruity and well-balanced.
Prosecco DOC Brut, Ca'Bolani, Friuli 11%
Touch of wisteria flowers and Rennet apples on the nose, fine citrus fruits on the palate with almond overtones. Pleasantly fruity and well-balanced.
125ml£7.50750ml£29.50
VINI BIANCI
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Dry, crisp and fruity on the nose, with floral notes reminiscent of almonds and elderflower.
Bianco di Casa Mia, Colderove, Veneto 11%
175ml£6.50250ml£8.50750ml£23.50
750ml£23.50
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Delicately dry wine, with elegant fruity and floral notes followed by a fresh fruity finish.
Pinot Grigio DOC Superiore, Tenuta Ca'Vescovo, Friuli 13%
175ml£7.50250ml£9.50750ml£26.50
750ml£26.50
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A very pleasant wine that is balanced, full bodied, harmonious and fresh, with a lingering almond aftertaste.
Verdicchio dei Castelli dei Jesi, CasalFarneto, Marche 12.5%
A very pleasant wine that is balanced, full bodied, harmonious and fresh, with a lingering almond aftertaste.
175ml£8.50250ml£10.50750ml£29.90
750ml£29.90
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Organic - Brilliant straw-yellow. White flowers, with salty notes and hints of just barely ripe fruit. Substantial yet fresh, with citrus hints and almondy notes.
Vermentino Calasole DOC, Rocca di Montemassi, Tuscany 13%
£33.90
Organic - Brilliant straw-yellow. White flowers, with salty notes and hints of just barely ripe fruit. Substantial yet fresh, with citrus hints and almondy notes.
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Fresh and intense, with hints of green peppers, elderflower and sage. Attractively fruity and persistent.
Sauvignon DOC Aquileia, Ca'Bolani, Friuli 13%
Organic - Brilliant straw-yellow. White flowers, with salty notes and hints of just barely ripe fruit. Substantial yet fresh, with citrus hints and almondy notes.
175ml£9.50250ml£11.90750ml£35.90
750ml£35.90
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60% Chardonnay & 40% Trebbiano - Notes of citrus and green apple, with a lovely floral undertone of jasmine. A rich and aromatic with the perfect balance.
Le Fagge IGT, Castello di Albola, Tuscany 12.5%
£34.90
60% Chardonnay & 40% Trebbiano - Notes of citrus and green apple, with a lovely floral undertone of jasmine. A rich and aromatic with the perfect balance.
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Organic - Brilliant straw-yellow. White flowers, with salty notes and hints of just barely ripe fruit. Substantial yet fresh, with citrus hints and almondy notes.
Grillo Diamanti DOC, Principi di Butera, Sicily 13%
£36.90
Organic - Brilliant straw-yellow. White flowers, with salty notes and hints of just barely ripe fruit. Substantial yet fresh, with citrus hints and almondy notes.
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Fresh, persistent aroma with hints of floral and fresh fruit. Pleasantly dry, crisp and harmonious.
Gavi di Gavi DOCG, Cossetti, Piedmont 13%
£42.50
Fresh, persistent aroma with hints of floral and fresh fruit. Pleasantly dry, crisp and harmonious.
VINI ROSATI
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Delicately dry, with an excellent balance and freshness. Fruity and flowery notes, persistent finish.
Pinot Grigio Blush DOC, Zonin, Veneto 12.5%
Delicately dry, with an excellent balance and freshness. Fruity and flowery notes, persistent finish.
175ml£7.90250ml£9.90750ml£28.90
750ml£28.90
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100% Negroamaro - Intensely fresh, crisp, mineral with rose hip notes and black cherry aromas.
Zinzula Rosè IGT Salento, Masseria Altemura, Puglia 12%
£36.90
100% Negroamaro - Intensely fresh, crisp, mineral with rose hip notes and black cherry aromas.
175ml£7.90250ml£9.90750ml£28.90
750ml£28.90
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Deep red, intense notes of red fruit, and plum and black cherry jam, soft and elegant on the palate.
Rosato di Casa Mia, Colderove, Veneto 11%
Delicate pink colour, fresh, clean and crisp wine with hints of fruit and a touch of sweetness.
175ml£6.50250ml£8.50750ml£23.50
750ml£23.50
VINI ROSSI
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A full bodied wine with hints of ripe fruit, cherry and cocoa followed by peppery notes on the finish.
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC, Zonin, Abruzzo 13.5%
A full bodied wine with hints of ripe fruit, cherry and cocoa followed by peppery notes on the finish
175ml£7.90250ml£9.90750ml£28.90
750ml£28.90
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Light ruby-red in colour. Dry in flavour, with well balanced fruit and delicate hints of almond.
Rosso di Casa Mia, Colderove, Veneto 11%
Light ruby-red in colour. Dry in flavour, with well balanced fruit and delicate hints of almond.
175ml£6.50250ml£8.50750ml£23.50
750ml£23.50
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Intense ruby-red colour. Dry, full and intense aromas of red fruits, sour cherry and blueberry and spicy notes on the palate.
Merlot DOC Superiore, Tenuta Ca'Vescovo, Friuli 13%
Intense ruby-red colour. Dry, full and intense aromas of red fruits, sour cherry and blueberry and spicy notes on the palate.
175ml£7.50250ml£9.50750ml£26.50
750ml£26.50
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Deep red, intense notes of red fruit, and plum and black cherry jam, soft and elegant on the palate.
Primitivo Apulo IGT Salento, Masseria Altemura 13.5%
Deep red, intense notes of red fruit, and plum and black cherry jam, soft and elegant on the palate.
175ml£8.50250ml£10.90750ml£32.90
750ml£32.90
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Deep red, intense notes of red fruit, and plum and black cherry jam, soft and elegant on the palate.
Nero d'Avola Amira DOC, Principi di Butera, Sicily 13.5%
£36.90
Aromatic with overtones of red berry fruit and spices. Fruit driven and complex on the palate.
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Ruby red with pale purplish hues. Full and intense, with hints of cherries and spices on the finish. Fresh, fruity, full and pleasant, persistent.
Barbera d'Asti DOC, Poggio Le Coste, Piedmont 15%
£38.50
Ruby red with pale purplish hues. Full and intense, with hints of cherries and spices on the finish. Fresh, fruity, full and pleasant, persistent.
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This dry wine is well balanced, full-bodied and velvety. It displays delicate hints of violet on the nose with notes of cherry and leather on the palate.
Chianti Classico DOCG, Castello di Albola, Tuscany 13.5% Organic
£39.50
This dry wine is well balanced, full-bodied and velvety. It displays delicate hints of violet on the nose with notes of cherry and leather on the palate.
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Ruby red with orange reflections. Intense, with notes of rose, leather, tobacco with impressions of a soft, persistent long finish.
Barolo Lecinquevigne DOCG, DaMilano, Piedmont 14%
£79.00
Ruby red with orange reflections. Intense, with notes of rose, leather, tobacco with impressions of a soft, persistent long finish.
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Dry, fresh and full flavoured. Herbs and red fruit on the nose with a long finish of ripe black cherry and plum on the palate.
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG, Zonin, Veneto 15.5%
£86.00
Dry, fresh and full flavoured. Herbs and red fruit on the nose with a long finish of ripe black cherry and plum on the palate.
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Intense ruby red color. Rich and complex to the nose, with aromas of small red fruits with spicy toasted tones. Powerful and elegant, with a long aromatic finish.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Terre del Palio, Tuscany 14%
£95.00
Intense ruby red color. Rich and complex to the nose, with aromas of small red fruits with spicy toasted tones. Powerful and elegant, with a long aromatic finish.
Our team of seasoned chefs, each a virtuoso in their domain, craft culinary wonders that push the boundaries of creativity.
When Life Gives You Lemons
$10.00
House-infused cucumber vodka, fresh lemon, simple, & garnished with a cucumber
Bebida Margarita
$12.00
House-infused pineapple & jalapeno tequila, house made sour, & orange liqueur served on the rocks with salt & sugar rim.
CHEF RECOMMENDED
Mezcal Mule
$19.70
A smoky spin on che classic Moscow mule feacuring Casamigos mezcal, fresh squeezed lime juice, and Barritt's ginger beer.
Menu Information
- Calories 480
- Total Fat 20g
- Cholesterol 60mg
- Sodium 220 mg
- Total Carbohydrates 71g
- Protein 5g
BBQ Ribs
€26.00
1/2 rack of house smoked ribs brushed with zesty BBQ sauce. Served with kaleslaw, french fries, & corn bread muffin served with a side of honey cinnamon butter
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- Calories 480
- Total Fat 20g
- Cholesterol 60mg
- Sodium 220 mg
- Total Carbohydrates 71g
- Protein 5g
Grilled Salmon
$28.00
Eco-friendlygrilledNorwegiansalmon,wildrice, roasted butternut squash & brussel sprouts. Topped with garlic-rosemary lemon butter
Menu Information
- Calories 480
- Total Fat 20g
- Cholesterol 60mg
- Sodium 220 mg
- Total Carbohydrates 71g
- Protein 5g
Cavatappi Pasta
$18.00
Butternut squash, brussels sprouts, parmesan, & white wine cream sauce
Menu Information
- Calories 480
- Total Fat 20g
- Cholesterol 60mg
- Sodium 220 mg
- Total Carbohydrates 71g
- Protein 5g
Original Taste
Summertime Pesto Pasta
£21.00
Fettuccine, nut-free pesto, shaved parm, cherry tomatoes + summer vegetables
MEET THE CHEF
Our team of seasoned chefs, each a virtuoso in their domain, craft
culinary wonders that push the boundaries of creativity.
We embrace sustainability, and it reflects in our practices. We strive to minimise our environmental footprint by supporting local farmers, reducing waste, and making responsible choices in sourcing our ingredients. We believe in giving back to the community that nurtures us, and we are actively involved in local initiatives and charities.
I have had the privilege of working in some of the finest kitchens. These experiences have shaped my skills and allowed me to push the boundaries of flavor and presentation.
John Lillard
Executive Chef
"My strong attachment to French cuisine comes from my mother. I grew up in Japan, on a land located at the same latitude as France, rich in legumes and other roots. When I decided to make it my profession, I started in a 5 star hotel to learn the basics. I then developed an immoderate respect for small producers and their products.
LA DOLCE VITA
43 High St, Billericay. CM12 9AX. T: 0127 771 5551 E: ladolcevita_billericay@outlook.com
Opening Hours
Monday to Saturday 12:00 – 22:30
Sundays – Open only for Fathers Day June 21st 12pm – 5pm and Private Parties
December Sundays – 12:00 – 18:00
New Year’s Eve – CLOSED
1st January – CLOSED
