Alto Winter Menu
Aperitivo
Bellini Veneziana
classic bellini made with white peach juice and prosecco
12.50
Aperol Spritz
aperol and prosecco
12.50
Alto's Fizz
bombay sapphire, fresh raspberries, egg white, elderflower cordial, lemon juice and lemonade
11.50

Crostini and Stuzzichini
Marinated Olives
4.75
Selection of Italian Artisan Bread
4.75
Bruschetta
with Sicilian Pachino tomatoes, garlic & basil
5.80
Pizzetta con Aglio
flatbread with fresh tomato, oregano and garlic
4.50
Panzerotto Pugliese
fried pizza dough filled with Pachino tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella and basil
7.90
Antipasto di Terra
special selection of cured meats andantipasti from around Italy (minimum two people)
16.80
Prosciutto di Parma e Gnocco Fritto
Parma ham with dough sticks
9.20
Rock Oysters No.2
Each
3.70
Carpaccio, Tartare and Insalata
Burrata
a special creamy mozzarella from Puglia; with Parma ham and black truffle / OR with smoked aubergine, toasted hazelnuts and balsamic
13.15 / 12.35
Carpaccio of Angus Beef
with mustard dressing, rocket and Parmesan
11.00
Yellowfin Tuna Tartare
served with capers, avocado and spiced mayonnaise
14.20
Smoked Chicken Breast Salad
with cicchetti style 'Caesar' dressing and Sardinian pane carasau
9.20
Duck Salad
with rocket, apples, pancetta and balsamic vinegar
9.55
Caprese Salad
buffalo mozzarella, tomato, avocado and basil
9.25

Fritti
Traditional fried street food
Fritto Misto
fried calamari, prawns, whitebait and soft shell crab, served with tarragon and garlic mayonnaise and chilli jam (ideal for two or more)
20.95
Sicilian Arancini
rice balls filled with beef ragu, served with Sicilian roasted peppers
6.85
Croquettes
with ham, taleggio cheese and an 'Nduja dip
6.85
Calamari Fritti
classic fried squid with tarragon mayo
9.40
Gamberoni
tempura prawns with spicy mayo
13.40
Plant Based
Ravioli con Salvia
with olive oil, sage and vegan parmesan
10.50
Grilled Artichokes
with mint sauce
7.95
Spaghetti Putanesca
with olives, capers and a rich tomato sauce
10.50
Avocado
served with caponata vegetables and capers
9.50
Pesce
Fish
Fillet of Sea Bass
baked in black salt with herb and olive oil salmoriglio
13.50
Sea Bass
pan fired with scarole, Taggiasche olives and anchovies
13.50
Lemon Sole
with butter and capers
11.95
Grilled Mediterranean Prawns
with lemon, herbs and olive oil
13.40
Scallops
with garlic, lemon and chilli
12.85
Cozze alla Napoletana or Arrabbiata
mussels with white wine and garlic OR tomato and chilli
9.95
Lobster
plain grilled OR with garlic butter
Half - 23.10 / Whole - 44.10
Sicilian Tuna
with lentils
13.95
Shellfish Royale
grilled king prawns, scallops, mussels, clams, langoustine (minimum of 2 people)
17.50pp

Vegetali
Vegetables
Tenderstem Broccoli
sautéed with garlic, chilli and lemon
4.75
Zucchine Fritte
fried courgette sticks
5.80
Patatine Fritte
chips
4.20
Patatine Fritte al Tartufo
truffle chips
5.80
Roasted Potato
with onions
4.75
Rocket and Parmesan Salad
with balsamic dressing
5.80
Baby Leaf, Pachino Tomato and Avocado Salad
with lemon dressing
5.95
Spinach
with garlic and chilli
4.50
Pisellini
baby peas with onion, pancetta and a touch of cream
4.50
Carne
Meat
Veal Milanese
veal pan fried in breadcrumbs
14.70
Polpette
beef meatballs with tomato sauce
9.95
Mini Burgers
beef burgers served with cucumber mayonnaise, caramelised onions and Scamorza cheese
12.95
Polletto
marinated grilled spatchcock with rosemary
13.40
Spiedino di Pollo
chicken skewer wrapped in pancetta and rosemary, barbecued on our Robata grill
9.70
Agnello
rack of lamb with a herb crust, red pepper tapenade, grilled heritage carrots and courgettes
14.95
Beef Tagliata
grilled rib-eye steak, marinated in chilli and garlic, cooked on our charcoal Josper grill
18.95
Fillet of Beef
wrapped with truffles, in a light creamy sauce
15.75
Grigliata Mista di Carne
Italian homemade sausage, lamb cutlets, rib-eye steak, served with roast potatoes (minimum 2 people)
17.50pp

Pasta and Al Forno
Truffle and Pecorino Ravioli
13.45
Spaghetti Carbonara
egg yolk, pancetta, pecorino cheese and black pepper
11.35
Tagliatelle Bolognese
the oldest recipe of Nonna Maria from Bologna. Our sauce is slow cooked over 6 hours
10.45
Spaghetti Frutti di Mare
with prawns, clams and mussels
15.95
Spaghetti
with native lobster
20.75
Ravioli Lobster
with lobster bisque and prawns
15.25
Melanzane Parmigiana
classic Sicilian, layers of aubergine, Parmesan and tomato baked in the oven.
10.50
Lasagne al Forno
layers of pasta with slow cooked beef ragu
10.30
Paccheri
(large tube pasta) with Tuscan pork sausage and Calabrian chilli
10.20
Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli
with Pachino tomatoes
9.90
Mafalde con Ragu di Cinghiale
fresh pasta with wild boar rags and ricotta cheese
11.50
Gnocchi Ripieni
potato dumpling filled with black truffle and served with a pecorino cheese fondue and honey
12.50
Ravioli Zucca
handmade ravioli filled with pumpkin and served with a Gorgonzola cheese and saffron sauce
11.75
Black Ravioli
handmade ravioli filled with mascarpone and crab, served with fresh clams and white wine
13.85
Taglioni Mazara
with red prawns from Mazara del Vallo
14.75
Pizza
Traditional Neapolitan Style Pizza
Margherita
the classic pizza of Naples with tomato, buffalo mozzarella and basil
7.30
Pollo Parmigiana
with smoked chicken, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan and fresh basil
8.95
Prosciutto and Funghi
with buffalo mozzarella, porcini mushrooms, Italian ham and tomato
9.40
Basilicata
with sausage, chilli, tomato, buffalo mozzarella and Friarielli spinach
10.30
Calabrese
with 'Nduja Calabrian soft spicy sausage and buffalo mozzarella
8.35
Vegetariana
with peppers, aubergine and courgettes
8.25
Calzone
folded pizza with tomato, cheese and ham
8.90
Piemonte
taleggio cheese, mushroom, black truffle and rocket
9.50

Vini
Bianco - North
Remigio, Chardonnay (Piemonte)
100% Chardonnay, fruity bouquet with an elegant finish. 175ml / 250ml / btl.
7.20 / 9.80 / 28.75
Sauvignon Bianco del Veneto (Veneto)
Dry and elegant white wine. Pale yellow in colour with greenish hints. Particularly suitable as an aperitif and perfect with hors d’oeuvres. 175ml / 250ml / btl.
8.75 / 11.80 / 34.25
Pinot Grigio Santa Margherita (Veneto)
Dry, full-bodied but crisp and firm in structure, with an intense and typical aroma. 175ml / 250ml / btl.
9.40 / 13.10 / 37.80
Ribolla Gialla, Tenuta, Sant'Helena, Fantinel (Fruili)
An elegantly subtle radiant white, with a vibrant feel. Great with shellfish. Bottle
44.00
Lugana Costaripa Pievecroce (Veneto)
Straw yellow. Delicate bouquet with parfum of white almond and golden apple. 175ml / 250ml / btl
11.50 / 16.10 / 46.00
Frontiere, Collio Bianco, Fantinel (Fruili)
A blend of Tocai Friulano, Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay, straw yellow, velvety with hints of mature fruit and excellent balance. Bottle
50.00
Gavi di Gavi Batasiolo (Piemonte)
This small, family run estate produces a prime example: a refined but intense, tangy dry white with an intriguing hint of lime. Bottle
51.00
Gavi La Scolca, Black Label (Piemonte)
Pale straw, with delicate greenish highlights. Highly typical, flinty accents; almonds and hazelnut in the finale. Bottle
86.75
Central
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo (Abruzzo)
Undoubtedly one of the regions best whites. Good intensity and persistence on the nose. 175ml / 250ml / btl
7.40 / 10.20 / 29.60
Verdicchio Classico Castello di Jesi (Marche)
Pale straw in colour with green tinges, this wine has a fine scent and dryness with a good fruit-acid balance. 175ml / 250ml / btl
7.95 / 11.00 / 31.60
Pomino Bianco Frescobaldi (Toscana)
Pinot Bianco and Chardonnay blend with flavours of apple and a spring white flower aroma. Bottle
39.80
Vermentino di Gallura DOCG, Mancini (Sardegna)
A dry, single-variety wine produced from Vermentino grapes, Elegant, intense and smooth. Bottle
45.00
Cervaro della Sala, Marchesi Antinori (Toscana)
A luminous yellow with greenish highlights, shows toasted aromas along with notes of citrus and tropical fruit and lightly buttery sensations. Bottle
112.00
South and the Islands
Inzolia (Sicily)
An excellent, stylish dry white wine. 175ml / 250ml / btl
7.95 / 11.00 / 31.60
Grillo Bianco (Sicily)
A wine with charm and finesse rarely found in the area. Full bodied, but delicate, rose aromas: the palate has fruit acidity and structure. This is the future “Pinot Grigio”. 175ml / 250ml / btl
7.95 / 11.00 / 31.60
Bianco di Vespa (Puglia)
The Fiano grapes have been cultivated in the south of Italy for over two thousand years. The grape is low yielding and a produces crisp, well balanced wine. 175ml / 250ml / btl
9.60 / 13.30 / 38.25
Colomba Platino (Sicily)
The nose stand out yellow peach, melon, banana and jasmine. The palate is fresh, soft, fruity, balanced and medium-bodied. 175ml / 250ml / btl
10.70 / 14.90 / 42.80
Greco di Tufo, Tenuta Cavalier Pepe (Campania)
A great classic of Irpinia, a fruity bouquet with citrus, smooth, elegant and full-bodied. 175ml / 250ml / btl
10.70 / 14.90 / 42.80
Falanghina, Tenuta Cavalier Pepe (Campania)
Bright straw yellow colour with greenish reflections; its smell is intense with notes of green apples and pear. Fruity and savoury on the palate. 175ml / 250ml / btl.
11.00 / 15.20 / 43.80
Lacryma Christi, Tenuta Cavalier Pepe (Campania)
The famous wine from Mount Vesuvius in Naples, made with Verdeca and Coda di Volpe grapes. Warm, well-structured and smooth on the palate with a fine tannins. 175ml / 250ml / btl.
12.25 / 17.30 / 49.00
Gran Cru Rapitala (Sicilia)
Honeydew melon and tropical fruits like pineapple and greengage, with notes of vanilla and cream. Bottle
68.00

Rosé
Rosé Montepulciano Cerasuolo "Campirosa" DOC Illuminatti (Abruzzo)
The colour is brilliant and clear. On the palate it has a dry, fresh, delicate texture with good persistence. 175ml / 250ml / btl
8.50 / 11.70 / 34.20
Pinot Grigio Rosé Torresella (Veneto)
The grapes are harvested during September then destemmed crushed and left to a brief cold maceration to bring out the primary aromas. 175ml / 250ml / btl
8.50 / 11.70 / 34.20
Costaripa Rosato Rosamara (Veneto)
Very light blooming pink, characteristic of very soft, delicate vinification. Inviting, well-rounded aroma yet at the same time subtly elegant. 175ml / 250ml / btl / magnum.
10.20 / 14.20 / 40.80 / 81.60
Calafuria, Salento IGT, Tormaresca (Puglia)
100% Negroamaro. A fantastic rosé from the Solento peninsula, with fragrant notes of pomegranate, peach and grapefruit. Bottle / Magnum
44.00 / 85.00
Prosecco, Champagne and Sparkling
Prosecco
Flute / Bottle
10.00 / 42.70
One & Only Single Vineyard, Vintage Rosé, Spumanté, Fantinel
Bottle
43.00
Franciacorta Brut La Santissima DOCG Castello Di Gussago
Bottle
51.00
House Champagne
Flute / Bottle
13.50 / 61.00
House Champagne Rosé
Flute / Bottle
15.50 / 67.50
Bollinger
Bottle
105.00
Laurent-Perrier Rosé
Flute / Bottle
21.50 / 107.00
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label
Bottle
100.00
Dom Perignon
Bottle
215.00
Cristal
Bottle
355.00
Rossi
North
Remigio (Piemonte)
Ruby red in colour with subtle violet hints. Light and fruity on the palate. Italians like this wine for everyday drinking because of its soft tannins, and ripe fruit. 175ml / 250ml / btl
7.20 / 9.80 / 28.75
Merlot Torresella (Veneto)
Vivid ruby red in colour with a pronounced bouquet of herbs and blackberry with a dry taste, pleasantly tannic with a slightly bitter aftertaste. 175ml / 250ml / btl
8.20 / 11.30 / 32.70
Cabernet del Veneto (Veneto)
An intense ruby red wine with a characteristic herbaceous flavour when young. It has balanced tannins with a full harmonious body. 175ml / 250ml / btl
8.20 / 11.30 / 32.70
Valpolicella Ripasso Domeni Veneti (Veneto)
From the beautiful hilly villages east of Lake Garda, Ripasso wine has had a portion of the fermented, dried-skins from Amarone added to them. A beautiful deep ruby hue and lots of almost confected cherry, plum and berry fruits complemented by vanilla hints. Bottle
43.80
Barbera d’Asti (Piemonte)
It has a brilliant transparency, ruby red colour with reflexes tending towards garnet. Its smell is vinous, clear with hints of vanilla and toasted bread. Bottle
49.00
Venko Collio Rosso, Tenuta, Sant'Helena, Fantinel (Fruili)
A splendid blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Pinot Nero, aged in oak. Ruby red, with a bouquet of red fruit and vanilla. Bottle
58.00
Barolo Figli Luigi Oddero (Piemonte)
Oddero’s Barolo shows a developed, complex spicy nose and a multi-layered palate with a long, warm and tannic finish. 175ml / 250ml / btl
17.40 / 24.00 / 69.40
Amarone Della Valpollcella Classico (Veneto)
This wine is aged between 10-12 months in oak casks and it is unfiltered. It is ruby red in colour with violet hues, with an ample bouquet with delicate notes of cloves, wild berries and violet, with a good body, balanced tannins and a long and fruity finish.
19.40 / 27.30 / 78.00
Barbaresco, Batasiolo, DOCG (Piemonte)
Delicately spicy with hints of florals and cooked fruit on the nose. Dry, full and robust with soft tannins. Bottle
75.00
Amarone Della Valpollcella Classico, Santa Sofia (Veneto)
The colour is deep ruby red with a typical and intense bouquet and a delicate, full and velvety taste. Bottle
97.00
Central
Rosso Piceno (Marche)
The distinct notes of ripe cherry on the nose are echoed on the seductively velvety palate. Silky tannins are perfectly balanced by a notable structure. 175ml / 250ml / btl
7.95 / 11.00 / 31.60
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Illuminati (Abruzzi)
Rich full nose, with notes of oak and spice, full bodied, ripe and round. 175ml / 250ml / btl
8.90 / 12.30 / 35.70
Chianti Lamole (Toscana)
Red, warm, round bouquet with flavours of ripe plum and spices. Good balance of tannins on the finish. 175ml / 250ml / btl
11.00 / 15.20 / 43.80
Rosso di Montalcino (Toscana)
Bright ruby red, intense and very fine, with marked overtones of violet and blackberry. Bottle
55.60
Castello Rapale, IGT Toscano Rosso, Mansalto (Toscana)
A fantastc blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese. Great value, with all the characteristics of a super Tuscan. Bottle
62.00
Brunello di Montalcino Col D`orcia 2011 (Toscana)
Typical of Sangiovese with marked hints of plum. Intense with long ageing in oak barriques. Good structure, delicate and mature tannins. Excellent balance between fruit and oak. Bottle
81.60

South and the Islands
Syrah Astoria (Sicilia)
Very intense ruby red colour; typical bouquet with traces of red berry fruits, bilberry and liquorice. Its taste is full bodied and supple, very intense and with a good structure. 175ml / 250ml / btl
7.95 / 11.00 / 31.60
Normanno Nero d’Avola (Sicilia)
Bright ruby with purple tones. Intense nose with berry fruit aromas. Medium weight with forward fruit flavours and a silky texture. 175ml / 250ml / btl
7.95 / 11.00 / 31.60
Negro Amaro (Puglia)
The distinct notes of ripe cherry on the nose are echoed on the seductively velvety palate. Silky tannins are perfectly balanced by a notable structure. 175ml / 250ml / btl
8.80 / 12.00 / 35.20
Primitivo Del Salento (Puglia)
Il Rosso dei Vespa is a harmony of freshness and fantasy which reflects the Pugliese nature on our table. An ideal partner to light meats and fish with red sauces. §75ml / 250ml / btl.
11.00 / 15.20 / 43.80
Cannonau Riserva (Sardegna)
Ruby red, warm, dry, harmonious with a dominant, aristocratic oak flavour. Bottle
49.00
Taurasi Radici Black Label, Tenuta Cavalier Pepe (Campania)
Taurasi is made in the hill area of Avellino in eastern Campania along the Calore River. The Aglianico grapes are intense ruby red, full, cherry violet and berries. Bottle
92.00
Fine Italian Selection
Le Serre Nuove Dell ' Ornellaia Bolgheri DOC (Toscana)
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and a touch of Petit Verdot from Tuscany create this fresh fruited red with tones old wild mint and spices. Bottle
123.50
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Costasera Masi (Veneto)
Rich and intense flavours of deep cooked plums and cherries, mild but soft tannins made with tray dried grapes which age for a minimum of 3 months to create the unique taste. Bottle
123.50
Brunello di Montalcino, Biondi Santi - 13.5% (Toscana)
This was one of the strongest Biondi Santi Brunello. Dark ruby-red. Very elegant, delicate nose of fruit caramel, violet and mineral notes. Bottle
260.00
Tignanello, Marchesi Antinori - 14% (Toscana)
An intense ruby red in colour, the aromas of the wine are characterized by powerful varietal expressiveness, with ample notes of red fruit, raspberries, and liquorice. Blend of: Cabernet, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc. Bottle
280.00
Amarone Mather, Domeni Veneti - 16.5% (Veneto)
Deep garnet red, saturated and intense, complex, spiced, ethereal, fully developed, with hints of vanilla and notes of dried fruits. Full bodied. Blend of: Corvina, Corvinon, Rondinella. Bottle
362.00
Sassicaia D.O.C. Bolgheri - 13.5% (Toscana)
Clear, ruby red with garnet hints. Intense bouquet, complex and fine, with aromas of black cherry, blackberry, sweet tobacco, cocoa, vanilla. Blend of: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc. Bottle
449.00
Ornellaia, Bolgheri DOC Superiore - 14% (Toscana)
The wine’s fragrances are generous and cleanly-defined, with rich, well-ripened fruit, complemented by chocolate and balsamic notes of aromatic herbs. Blend of: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Bottle
530.00
Birra
Peroni Nastro Azzurro
Instantly crisp and refreshing, a distinct flavour with subtle citrus notes. 330ml
4.50
Peroni Nastro Azzurro Gluten Free
330ml
4.75
Peroni Gran Riserva Doppio Malto
Intense and balanced with aromas of toasted malt and a hint of spice. 500ml
9.00
Caffè Speciali
Bicerin Torinese
hot chocolate, espresso & whipped cream
4.75
Bombardino
espresso, zabaglione cream, grappa and whipped cream
4.95
Coffee Caramel Cream
hot espresso, caramel and cream
4.30
Iced Coffee
espresso, ice and sugar
4.30
Iced Coffee
with Baileys or Amaretto
4.95
Vanilla Express Iced Coffee
with vanilla syrup, double cream and chocolate
5.00
Popcorn Latte Iced Coffee
with popcorn syrup and milk
5.00
Coco Iced Coffee
with coconut, chocolate and whipped cream
5.00
Black & White Mocha Iced Coffee
with milk, white chocolate syrup and Nutella
5.00
Soft Drinks and Juices
Coke
3.75
Diet Coke
3.75
Lemonade
3.75
Soda
3.70
Tonic Water
3.70
Slimline Tonic
3.70
Bitter lemon
3.70
Ginger Ale
3.70
Appletiser
3.95
San Bitter Rosso
3.95
Crodino
3.95
Sparkling Water
btl 750ml
4.75
Still Water
btl 750ml
4.75
Fruit Juices
4.50
