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STUZZICHINI (APPETIZERS)
ROSEMARY AND GARLIC PIZZA BREAD.
TOMATO AND GARLIC PIZZA BREAD.
ANTIPASTI (TO START)
TOASTED SOURDOUGH, FRESHLY SEASONED TOMATOES, PARMESAN CHEESE & BALSAMIC VINEGAR GLAZE.
TOASTED SOURDOUGH, GRILLED CAPRINO CHEESE, CARAMELISED ONIONS & BALSAMIC GLAZE.
BAKED AUBERGINE PARMIGIANA.
BAKED PEPPER STUFFED WITH SAFFRON & CHEESY RICE.
SELECTION OF ITALIAN CHARCUTERIE & CHEESE.
TOASTED SOURDOUGH, PROSCIUTTO, GLAZED TOMATOES & BALSAMIC VINEGAR GLAZE.
SAUCE TOPPED WITH PECORINO CHEESE.
HOMEMADE EGG PASTA FILLED WITH ITALIAN FENNEL SAUSAGE, MUSHROOMS AND RICOTTA. TOPPED WITH GRANA PADANO CHEESE & TRUFFLE OIL.
LOCALLY SOURCED SQUID BATTERED & DEEP FRIED, SERVED WITH A WEDGE OF LEMON.
FRESH MUSSELS IN SPICY MARINARA TOMATO SAUCE.
WHOLE BABY OCTOPUS SLOW COOKED IN A RICH SERVED WITH TOASTED SOURDOUGH BREAD.
HOMEMADE EGG PASTA FILLED WITH COURGETTES, RICOTTA CHEESE AND SMOKED SALMON. TOPPED WITH DRESSING AND BALSAMIC GLAZE.
PRIMI (PASTA)
BROCCOLI TENDER STEM BROCCOLI & CHILLI. CRISPY TENDER STEM BROCCOLI & CHILLI SAUCE.
TOMATO, AUBERGINE & CREAMY RICOTTA CHEESE.
PORCINI MUSHROOM & TRUFFLE OIL.
GARLIC, OLIVE OIL & CHILLI.
RICOTTA CHEESE, SPINACH, OLIVES, ROCKET, TOMATO & CHILLI.
RICOTTA & SPINACH RAVIOLI SERVED IN A CHERRY TOMATO AND PESTO SAUCE.
KING PRAWNS, MUSSELS & SQUID IN TOMATO SAUCE. LIGHTLY SMOKED SWORDFISH, AUBERGINE & TOMATO.
SWORDFISH, AUBERGINE, ONIONS, OLIVES, CAPERS & TOMATO.
'AL RAGU' DI MARE 'N'DUJA' KING PRAWNS IN A SPICY TOMATO SAUCE.
SEABASS FILLED RAVIOLI, COD CHUNKS, SAFFRON CREAM SAUCE.
ITALIAN HOMEMADE SAUSAGE, TOMATO & PECORINO CHEESE.
GUANCIALE, PECORINO, BLACK PEPPER & EGG.
RAGU' DI CINGHIALE TOPPED WITH GRATED CACIO RICOTTA.
SLOW COOKED ITALIAN SAUSAGE, PORK & BEEF RAGU.
BOLOGNESE SAUCE, CHEESE, EGG, SAUSAGE, HAM, 'NDUJA AND RICOTTA.
CHERRY TOMATO & PEPPER SAUCE.
SECONDI (MAINS)
VEAL SHIN SLOW COOKED WITH RED WINE & VEGETABLES. SERVED WITH SAFFRON RISOTTO.
SLOW COOKED BEEF RED WINE STEW. SERVED WITH MASHED POTATOES.
BATTERED & DEEP FRIED SQUID, PRAWNS & WHITEBAIT. SERVED WITH LEMON WEDGES & GARLIC MAYO.
SEA BASS SERVED WITH TOASTED SOURDOUGH BREAD.
SWORDFISH, OLIVES, CAPERS, ONIONS & TOMATOES. SERVED WITH SALAD.
PIZZA
SAN MARZANO TOMATO SAUCE, FIOR DI LATTE MOZZARELLA & BASIL.
SAN MARZANO TOMATO SAUCE, ANCHOVIES, CAPERS, OREGANO, GARLIC, GRATED PARMESAN.
FIORDILATTE CHEESE, ROASTED MUSHROOMS.
SAN MARZANO TOMATO SAUCE, FIORDILATTE CHEESE, SPICY SALAME.
FIORDILATTE CHEESE, COURGETTES, PEPPERS, AUBERGINES, CARAMELISED ONIONS, BLACK OLIVES, OREGANO, GARLIC, GRATED CHEESE.
SAN MARZANO TOMATO SAUCE, SPICY SALAME, 'NDUJA, RICOTTA, AUBERGINES, ANCHOVIES, CHEESE.
SAN MARZANO TOMATO SAUCE, 'NDUJA, RICOTTA, AUBERGINES, ANCHOVIES, CHEESE.
SAN MARZANO TOMATO SAUCE, GOAT CHEESE, OREGANO.
SAN MARZANO TOMATO SAUCE, GRILLED PEPPERS, SPINACH.
FIORDILATTE CHEESE, 'NDUJA', SPICY SALAME, CHILLI PASTE.
SAN MARZANO TOMATO SAUCE, FIORDILATTE, PARMA HAM, ROCKET, SHAVED PARMIGIANO.
FIORDILATTE CHEESE, 'NDUJA', SPICY SAUSAGE, ROCKET, SHAVED PARMIGIANO CHEESE.
FIORDILATTE CHEESE, SPICY SAUSAGE, FRIARIELLI.
FOLDED FILLED PIZZA WITH TOMATO SAUCE, FIORDILATTE CHEESE, MUSHROOM, SALAME.
CONTORNI (SIDES)
ROAST POTATOES WITH TRUFFLE OIL.
MIXED SALAD WITH A BALSAMIC GLAZE.
SKIN ON FRIES.
EXTRA PORTION OF PUGLIESE SOURDOUGH BREAD.
DESSERTS
COFFEE SOAKED SAVOIARDI (LADY FINGERS) & MASCARPONE CREAM, DUSTED WITH CACAO POWDER.
THE CLASSIC SICILIAN PASTRY FILLED WITH FLAVOURED SWEET RICOTTA CHEESE.
DARK CHOCOLATE & BISCUIT 'TRUFFLE' DUSTED IN CACAO POWDER. SERVED WITH MASCARPONE CREAM & A MIXED BERRY REDUCTION.
INQUIRE FOR WEEKLY FLAVOUR.
ITALIAN GELATO SERVED WITH OPTIONAL CREAM AND BISCUITS. ASK STAFF FOR FLAVOURS AVAILABLE.
ITALIAN VANILLA GELATO & SHOT OF CAFFE BORBONE ESPRESSO.
SOFT DRINKS
LEMON/LEMON & MINT/ORANGE/CHINOTTO/BLOOD ORANGE/POMEGRANATE & ORANGE.
APPLE/ORANGE/PINEAPPLE/APRICOT/PEAR
PER PERSON.
COFFEE & HOT DRINKS
Just Italy Café offers a delightful menu that captures the essence of Italian cuisine, featuring a variety of dishes to suit all tastes. Starting with appetizers, you can enjoy Focaccia al Rosmarino and Focaccia al Pomodoro, offering simple yet flavorful beginnings. For something heartier, the Bruschetta al Pomodoro or the indulgent Grilled Caprino & Caramelised Onions are perfect choices. The Parmigiana di Melanzane and Peperone Ripieno bring traditional Italian flavors, while the Salumi e Formaggi platter is a great selection for sharing. The pasta section, or Primi, includes classics like Broccoli Cacio e Pepe and Alla Siciliana, as well as unique options such as Ai Funghi Porcini and Del Pastore. Moving to the mains, the Ossobuco and Spezzatino are ideal for those craving tender meats, while Frittura di Pesce and fresh fish like Branzino and Pesce Spada are perfect for seafood lovers. Pizzas like the traditional Margherita and spicy Diavola stand out, along with the veggie-packed Ortolana. On the side, the Patate Tartufo e Rosmarino and Insalata Mista offer refreshing complements. For dessert, indulgent options like Homemade Tiramisu, Cannolo Siciliano, and Homemade Cheesecake provide the perfect finish to a meal. The drinks menu includes a range of soft drinks such as San Pellegrino Sparkling Water and a selection of coffees like Espresso and Cappuccino to round off the dining experience. With such a rich and varied selection, Just Italy Café offers a true taste of Italy in the heart of North Shields.