Al Fresco
Where good memories and great food are made
EARLY BIRD €18.95
Available Mon-Fri (except Christmas Eve and New Years Eve) 5-6 pm
Sat-Sun and Bank Holidays 12-6 pm
APPETIZER
Fresh Spinach and Ricotta Cheese Ravioli with Tiger Prawns , Lime and Basil Pesto
Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Fresh Figs, Crispy Parma Ham, Pistachios, Homemade Sourdough Bread
Black Pudding Wrapped in Parma Ham, Mixed Leaves, Smoked Chicken, Gorgonzola Cheese, Grilled Apple, Balsamic Dressing
Calamari Fritti - Fried Squid served with Tartar Sauce
Ali di Pollo - Chicken Wings with Homemade Barbecue Sauce
Bruschetta Romana, Melted Mozzarella Cheese (V)
Fresh Mussels in Rosé Sauce (GF)
Soup of The Day served with Homemade Sourdough Bread
MAIN COURSE
Spaghetti Crustacean - Clams, Tiger Prawns, Cherry Tomato, Spinach, Roasted Fennel, Bisque Sauce
Penne alla Giardiniera - Broccoli, Mushrooms, Onions, Peppers, Rosé Sauce (V)
Pollo alla Venezia - Pan-fried fillet of chicken cooked in a creamy mushroom sauce. Served over Homemade Mashed Potatoes.
Fresh Hake Fillet with Celeriac Purée, Grilled Aubergines, Roasted Fennel, Crispy Shallots (GF)
(Supplement €5)
Pan-roasted Fillet of Seabass, Roasted Baby Potatoes, Parma Ham, Basil and Lime Pesto (GF)
(Supplement €5)
Pollo Alla Milanese - Breaded Chicken Fillet with Creamy Lemon Sauce. Served with Home-Cut Chips.
12oz Irish Sirloin Steak, Served Over Sautéed Onions, Peppers and Spinach. Choice of Pepper Sauce or Garlic Butter Sauce (GF)
(Supplement €5)
12" Pizza with Parma Ham and Rocket Salad (or make your own)
Pollo Al Fresco - Breast of Chicken Filled with Mozzarella Cheese, Fresh Basil and Parma Ham. Served Over Crushed Baby Potatoes with Red Cabbage, Fresh Napolitana Sauce (GF)
Lasagna Al Forno served with Salad or Chips.
Spaghetti Carbonara - Pasta dish based on eggs, bacon, Parmesan and black pepper served in a cream sauce.
TEA OR COFFEE INCLUDED
Dishes can be customized to suit Vegetarian/Coeliac and Vegan
*This is a sample menu. Menu subject to change.*
Al Fresco Specials
APPETIZER
CRAB MEAT RAVIOLI €10.95
Served with parsnip puree, fennel and crushed pistachio
MAIN COURSE
SEAFOOD PLATTER €27.95
Chef selection of fresh fish, shell fish served in a creamy lemon sauce with homemade sourdough bread
TAGLIATA TOSCANA €32.95
12oz black Angus steak served with fresh rocket salad, chopped tomato, parmesan cheese,
reduction of balsamic vinegar with side of garlic bread or chips
CRAB MEAT RAVIOLI €20.50
Served with parsnip puree, fennel and crushed pistachio
A LA CARTE
APPETIZER
BRUSCHETTA ROMANA €5.95
Toasted rustic bread topped with plum tomatoes, garlic, basil and mozzarella cheese.
ZUPPA DEL GIORNO €5.95
Homemade soup of the day, served with rustic bread.
ALI DI POLLO €7.95
Chicken wings with our popular home-made barbeque sauce.
DEL CONTADINO €8.50
Goat cheese and beetroot with caramelized walnuts and cranberry dressing.
CALAMARI FRITTI €8.95
Fried squid served with tartar sauce.
COZZE ALLA PANNA E POMODORO €7.95
Fresh mussels cooked in a rose sauce.
INSALATA CON SANGUINACCIO €8.95
Black pudding wrapped in Parma ham, mixed leaves, smoked chicken, Gorgonzola cheese, grilled apple, balsamic dressing.
INSALATA CAPRESE AL FRESCO €8.50
Fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh figs, crispy Parma ham, pistachios, served with homemade sourdough bread.
GAMBERI E ZUCCA €10.50
Jumbo prawns (de-shelled, heads on) cooked in a Bisque sauce, served with crispy Parma ham over butternut squash puree.
ANTIPASTO MISTO €11.95
Selection of Italian meats and cheeses served with roasted vegetables.
RAVIOLI CON GAMBERI €9.95
Fresh Ravioli filled with spinach and ricotta cheese, served with tiger prawns, lime and basil pesto. (Please note this dish is available as a main course too. A starter portion is half a portion of the main course)
MAIN COURSE
Le Paste/Pasta
SPAGHETTI ALLA BOLOGNESE €12.95
The Italian classic using 100% Irish minced beef.
SPAGHETTI ALLA CARBONARA €14.95
Pasta dish based on eggs, bacon, parmesan and black pepper served in a creamy sauce.
PENNE VENEZIA €14.95
Pasta dish with pan-fried strips of chicken fillet, mushrooms and a little garlic cooked in a creamy sauce.
RAVIOLI CON GAMBERI €19.95
Fresh ravioli filled with spinach and ricotta cheese, served with tiger prawns, lime and basil pesto.
LASAGNA AL FORNO €14.95
Oven baked layers of pasta sheets, mozzarella cheese, 100% Irish minced beef and tomato and Béchamel sauce. Choice of chips or salad.
SPAGHETTI CON CROSTACEI €19.95
Pasta dish that combines clams, mussels, spinach, cherry tomato and grilled gambas, all tossed in a Bisque sauce.
RISOTTO AI FRUTTI DI MARE €19.95
Arborio ricedelicately infused with a mixture of seafood, fresh herbs and rose sauce.
PENNE ALLA GIARDINIERA €14.95
Pasta dish tossed with peppers, onions, mushrooms and broccoli in a rose sauce.
SPAGHETTI CON I GAMBERI €16.95
Pasta dish served with brandy flamed tiger prawns, baby spinach, chilli and garlic cooked in a light tomato sauce.
Le Pizze/Pizza
PIZZA DI PARMA €14.95
Pizza Margherita with Parma ham, rocket salad and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
PIZZA DEL PORCO €14.95
Pizza Margherita with smoked Pancetta, pepperoni and salame.
PIZZA PRIMAVERA €13.95
Pizza Margherita with grilled aubergines, courgettes, peppers and onions.
PIZZA QUATTRO STAGIONI AL FRESCO €14.95
Pizza Margherita with corn, pineapple, ham and mushrooms.
~MAKE YOUR OWN PIZZA~
Pizza Margherita €11.95
Extra toppings €1.50
Pollo/Chicken
POLLO ALLA VENEZIA €19.95
Choice of side order
Pan-fried fillet of chicken supreme cooked in a creamy mushroom and black peppered sauce.
POLLO ALLA FIORENTINA €19.95
Choice of side order
Pan-fried fillet of chicken supreme stuffed with spinach and ricotta cheese cooked in light tomato sauce seasoned with fresh herbs and a touch of chilli.
POLLO AL FRESCO €19.95
Pan-fried breast of chicken supreme with mozzarella cheese, fresh basil and Parma ham, served over crushed baby potatoes with red cabbage and fresh Napolitana sauce.
Carne/Meat
FILETTO DI MANZO €26.95
Charcoal-grilled 8oz of fillet steak served over sweet potato, Parmesan cheese and grilled leek. Choice of pepper sauce or garlic butter.
BISTECCA DI MANZO €23.95
Prime 12oz Irish grilled sirloin steak served over sweet potato, Parmesan cheese and grilled leek. Choice of pepper sauce or garlic butter.
AGNELLO ALLA GRIGLIA €26.95
Grilled rack of lamb served with a mushroom, rosemary and white wine sauce on the side.
Served over mashed potatoes.
Pesce/Fish
IL NASELLO €23.95
Pan-fried fillet of hake served with leek, baby potatoes, de-shelled mussels and fresh chopped tomato.
LA SPIGOLA €24.95
Pan-roasted fillet of sea bass served with roasted baby potatoes, Parma ham, basil and lime pesto.
Side orders €3.95
Fresh Salad
Steamed Vegetables
Sauteed onion and mushroom
Sauteed potatoes
Chips
Baked baby potatoes
Mashed potatoes
KIDS MENU €7.50
Spaghetti or Penne Bolognese
Penne Napolitana (plain tomato sauce)
Penne Alfredo (cream sauce)
Plain penne pasta with butter
Chicken goujons with chips
Fish goujons and chips
Lasagne and chips
Margherita pizza
Pepperoni pizza
Lista dei Vini
La Cantina di Al Fresco
Cocktail List
€11.95
PORNSTAR MARTINI
Vanilla vodka, passion fruit, pineapple juice and lime.
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Vanilla vodka, coffee liquor and espresso coffee.
OLD FASHIONED
Bourbon whiskey, angostura bitter and sugar syrup.
WHISKEY SOUR
Irish whiskey, lemon juice, angostura bitter and sugar syrup.
STRAWBERRY TOM COLLINS
gin, lemon juice, sugar, soda water.
NEGRONI
Gin, Italian bitter and sweet vermouth.
COSMOPOLITAN
Vodka, orange liquor, cranberry juice and lime.
PASSION FRUIT MOJITO
Rum, mint, lime, passion fruit puree, sugar and soda water.
APEROL SPRITZ
Orange liquor, prosecco and soda water.
LUNCH MENU
Available Saturdays and Sundays 12pm – 4pm
Soup of the Day served with homemade bread €5.95
Classic BLT sandwich (bacon, lettuce, tomato, ketchup) €6.50
Toasted ham and cheese sandwich €6.50
French toast with bacon and maple syrup €8.50
Ham and cheese panini served with chips €9.50
Pesto chicken panini (pesto chicken, cheese) served with chips €9.50
Caesar Salad (with chicken and bacon) €10.50
Fresh Mussels in rosé sauce served with rustic bread €10.50
12” Pizza Margharita (Toppings €1.50 each) €10.50
Gamberi Piccante (tiger prawns cooked in white wine sauce)served with rustic bread €12.50
Steak panini (steak, rocket salad, parmesan) served with chips €12.50
Eggs benedict (2 poached eggs, chorizo, avocado) served with homemade toasted bread €12.50
Smoked salmon and poached eggs with rocket salad €12.50
Spaghetti Carbonara €12.50
Spaghetti Bolognese €12.50
Lasagna served with chips or salad €14.50
Pollo Venezia served with chips or salad €14.50
Pollo Boscaiola served with chips or salad €14.50
Fish and chips €14.50