Aperitivo at Contini George Street
Across Italy, in the crescent of space between work and leisure, savoury bites and cocktails are eternally coupled in an amorous ritual.
It is a state of mind, an essence of joy in its purest form.
The Italians call it Aperitivo
Available 3-5pm Monday – Friday
Quote’ Aperitivo’ when booking.
CICCHIETTI: selection of 3 for £15
BRUSCHETTA
Chargrilled crostino, oregano marinated San Marzano tomatoes, creamed mascarpone, salted anchovy, parsley
SPECK DI PROSCOUTTO
Ricotta, Speck di Prosciutto, Kitchen Garden rhubarb and chilli jam, crostino
MORTADELLA
Mortadella, basil pesto, pistacchio, crostino
PEPERONATA
Roast italian pepper, whipped ricotta, baby capers, crostino
GORGONZOLA DOP
Gorgonzola Dolce DOP, spiced walnuts, radicchio, crostino
LIGHT BITES:
ARANCINI £10
Crispy thyme arancini, Gorgonzola DOP, Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, sundried tomato salsa
MELOGRANO £6
Raw baby spinach, cooked Amalfi lemon, pomegranate seeds, golden raisins and toasted almonds
PANE AL FORNO £5
Homemade flavoured focaccia served with La Marina EVOO
MOZZARELLA DI BUFALA DOP £12
Mozzarella di Bufala DOP, datterini tomatoes, fresh basil, La Marina EVOO
BRESAOLA £12
Air dried fillet of beef, Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, rocket leaves
TAGLIERE DI SALUMI £24
A selection of our favourite antipasto items: Speck di Prosciutto, Mortadella IGP, Coppa, Finocchiona
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