in Park Menu

Giovannis in Park Place

8 Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3DP. 029 2022 6299

we're opposite the new theatre

Starters

ANTIPASTO ITALIANO – GF Opt £12.50

A platter of mixed Italian cured meats, cheese and olives.

INSALATA CAPRESE – V £11.15

Fresh Neapolitan buffalo mozzarella, with juicy tomatoes, basil and a drizzle of garlic olive oil.

FUNGHI ALLA MIMI E COCO £10.25

Toasted ciabatta topped with spicy Italian sausage and mushrooms, sautéed in butter and finished with a creamy, mustard and dolce latte cheese sauce.

POLPETTE DELLA CASA £10.45

Homemade Italian meatballs in a garlic, basil and tomato sauce. Served with toasted ciabatta.

CALAMARI FRITTI £10.45

Deep fried squid lightly dusted in seasoned flour. Served with fresh lemon and tartare sauce.

SPECK E MOZZARELLA – GF £13.50

Speck, a cured and lightly smoked ham, with fresh buffalo mozzarella.

ARANCINI BOLOGNESE £11.45

Breaded and fried ragu rice balls served with bolognese sauce, mozzarella and parmigiana.

ARANCINI VEGETARIAN £11.45

Breaded and fried rice balls served with Napoletana sauce and parmigiana.

SALMONE AFFUMICATO – GF £12.95

Smoked salmon atop a bed of salad served with a yoghurt and chive sauce.

BRUSCHETTA OLIVE -VE £10.95

Toasted ciabatta with an olive tapenade and roasted peppers.

Pasta

RIGATONI AL RAGU D’AGNELLO £21.95

Slow cooked lamb ragu with a touch of tomato served on rigatoni.

RAGU FAGIANO £21.95

Slow cooked pheasant ragu with a rich tomato base, served on rigatoni.

PACCHERI DI MARE – GF Opt £25.95

Paccheri pasta served with mixed seafood in a cherry tomato and garlic sauce.

RAVIOLI QUATTRO FORMAGGI £21.45

Spinach and ricotta ravioli served in a 4-cheese sauce.

PENNE ORTOLANA VE – GF Opt £19.95

Penne pasta with a mix of fresh seasonal vegetables in a tomato sauce.

PENNE ARRABIATA VE – GF Opt £18.95

Penne pasta with fresh basil, cherry tomatoes, garlic and chillies.

MATRIBOLOGNA – GF Opt 20.45

Pasta cooked with smoked Italian bacon, a creamy tomato, onion and beef sauce.

LASAGNA DELLA CASA £19.95

Home-made traditional baked layers of pasta sheets, beef ragu and béchamel sauce.

 

Pizza

MARGHERITA – V – Ve Opt £16.95

The original pizza, homemade pizza dough, tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.

PIZZA DELLA CASA £21.95

Margherita base with ham, pepperoni, chicken and meatballs.

HAWAIIAN £18.95

Margherita base with ham and pineapple (if you must!)

PEPPERONI £19.95

Margherita base with pepperoni sausage.

Please note that all our pizzas can be made gluten free – just ask your server!

Add £2 to make your pizza into a calzone or vestuvia.

Sides

PANE FRESCO – VE £5.55

Toasted ciabatta with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

BRUSCHETTA POMODORO – VE £5.95

Toasted ciabatta topped with juicy marinated tomatoes, garlic and fresh basil.

PANE ALL AGLIO -VE £4.95

Toasted garlic ciabatta.

Sides

PANE ALL AGLIO E MOZZARELLA -V £5.95

Toasted garlic ciabatta topped with mozzarella.

CROSTA DI PIZZA VE – GF Opt £11.95

Pizza crust with garlic and rosemary, designed for sharing.

SPINACI AL BURRO V – GF Opt £8.95

Sauteed spinach in butter.

PATATE AL BURRO – GF -VE Opt £7.95

Baby potatoes sauteed in butter and garlic.

FUNGHI AL BURRO – GF -VE Opt £7.95

Mushrooms sauteed in garlic butter.

PATATINE FRITTE – GF -VE £7.95

Lightly salted fries.

INSALATA DELLA CASA – GF -VE £8.95

House side salad with mixed leaves and cherry tomatoes.

VERDURE ALLA RUSTICA – GF -VE £9.55

Chargrilled marinated roasted peppers and courgettes with garlic.

OLIVES MARINATE – GF -VE £5.95

Mixed olives marinated with peppers, carrots, herbs, lemon and olive oil.

Mains

MERLUZZO AL’ACQUA PAZZA – GF £27.95

Cod loin served in a garlic, celery, carrot and cherry tomato sauce.

POLLO AI FUNGHI £21.95

Chicken supreme served with a trio of mushroom sauce and a touch of cream.

COSTOLETTE D’AGNELLO ALLA ROMANA – GF £29.95

Grilled lamb cutlets with sweet roast peppers, rosemary and sundried tomatoes.

AGNELLO AL FORNO £29.95

Slow cooked lamb shank, served with seasonal vegetables.

COSTATA DI MANZO -GF £34.95

10oz Ribeye steak served with mushrooms, tomato and chips and your choice of

mushroom and peppercorn or hollandaise sauce.

TACCHINO ARROSTO TRADIZIONALE -GF £22.95

Traditional roast turkey with all the trimmings.

Desserts

PROFITEROLES – V £9.95

Choux pastry frilled with a vanilla cream and topped with a chocolate cream sauce.

PANNACOTTA – GF £8.95

Homemade pannacotta topped with a berry coulis.

TORTA AL FORMAGGIO – V £9.95

Crunchy biscuit base with a light cream and mascarpone top – ask for the flavour of the day!

TIRAMISU – V £8.95

Layers of espresso soaked sponge fingers and mascarpone mixed with cream and marsala wine.

GELATO DELLA CASA – GF -V £9.95

3 scoops of our homemade ice cream.

Ask for available flavours (1 scoop £3.95).

AFFOGATO – GF -V £9.95

Vanilla ice cream served with a shot of espresso to pour over.

SORBETTO AL LIMONCELLO – GF -VE £9.95

Lemon sorbet sherved with a shot of Limoncello.

MIXED DESSERTS TO SHARE £18.95

A sharing plate of Tiramisu, Cheesecake and

Pannacotta to share – perfect for when you can’t decide!

TARTUFO CIOCCOLATO – GF -VE £9.95

Semi-frozen chocolate dessert with a gooey centre.

Visiting us situated opposite the New Theatre