In The Bay Menu

Giovannis in The Bay

339 Lloyd George Ave Cardiff, CF10 4QH 029 2049 5480

We're Opposite The Wales Millennium Centre

Starters

POLPETTE FRITTE £10.45

Homemade meatballs lightly fried in olive oil, chilli and garlic, served with fresh basil and an aioli sauce.

POLPETTE CASA £10.45

Homemade meatballs in a rich tomato sauce, served with toasted ciabatta and parmesan.

CAPRESE CAPRESE – V – GF £11.15

Fresh mozzarella with juicy tomatoes, drizzled with olive oil and a basil garnish.

FUNGHI MIMI – GF Opt £10.25

Sautéed mushrooms tossed in a creamy, mustard and brandy sauce served on toasted ciabatta.

ARANCINI VEGETARIAN – V £11.45

Deep-fried rice balls served on a bed of Napoletana style tomato sauce and basil.

ARANCINI BOLOGNESE – £11.45

Deep fried breaded rags rice balls served on a bed of bolognese sauce and parmesan shavings

ANTIPASTO – V Opt – GF Opt £12.50

Mixed sharing board of cured meats and cheeses

GAMBER – GF Opt £12.95

King prawns flambeed in a Pernod and cream sauce, served with bruschetta bread.

CALAMARI FRITTI £10.45

Deep fried squid rings lightly dusted in a seasoned flour served with tartare sauce and fresh lemon

BRUSCHETTA OLIVE – VE £10.95

Toasted ciabatta with an olive tapenade and roasted peppers

SALMONE AFFUMICATO – GF Opt £12.95

Savoury mascarpone cheese topped with smoked salmon

PROSCIUTTO E MOZZARELLA – GF Opt £12.95

Fresh mozzarella and sliced prosciutto, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze

COZZE ALLA CREMA – GF Opt £13.50

Mussels in a white wine, garlic and parsley sauce

Pasta

RAGU – GF Opt £19.95

Rigatoni pasta with original bolognese sauce with beef.

AMATRICIANA – GF Opt £19.95

Penne in a tomato sauce, pecorino Romano, pancetta and red chilli pepper and a touch cream.

RAGU D’AGNELLO – GF Opt £21.95

Slow cooked lamb rags with a touch of tomato, served on rigatoni pasta.

LASAGNE £19.95

Traditional lasagne from bologna made with layers of pasta with a sauce of beef, cheese and béchamel.

RAVIOLI – V £21.45

Ricotta cheese ravioli served in our signature 4-cheese sauce.

CANNELONI – V £20.95

Homemade spinach and ricotta cannelloni topped with a rice tomato sauce.

PENNE ORTOLANA – VE £19.95

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

LINGUINE DI MARE – GF Opt £25.95

Mixed seafood in a garlic and tomato sauce tossed with linguine pasta.

PENNE ARRABIATTA – VE £18.95

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

MATRIBOLOGNA £20.45

Rigatoni pasta cooked with Italian pancetta, a creamy tomato, onion and beef sauce.

RISOTTO MODO NOSTRO – GF Opt £19.95

Risotto rice cooked with pancetta, garlic, mushroom, chilies, basil and fresh parmesan cheese with a touch of tomato sauce.

CARBONARA – GF Opt £18.95

Linguine with egg, pancetta, aged parmigiano-reggiano, pecorino Romano and black pepper.

SPEZZATINO £19.95

Braised beef fillet tails cooked in a rich tomato and red wine sauce and served with penne.

GIOVANNI – GF Opt £18.95

A classic Giovanni recipe with ham and mushrooms in a creamy sauce served with linguine.

Sides

BROCCOLINI – GF – VE £8.95

Broccoli blanched and sautéed in olive oil, salt and garlic.

FUNGHI – GF – VE. £6.95

Mushrooms lightly fried with a garlic and rosemary butter.

PATATINE FRITE – GF Opt – VE £7.95

Lightly salted thin-cut fries.

BRUSCHETTA – GF Opt – VE £5.95

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

PANE AGLIO – GF Opt – VE £4.95

Toasted ciabatta with garlic and parsley butter.

PANE MOZZARELLA – GF Opt – VE Opt £5.95

Toasted ciabatta with garlic and parsley butter topped with mozzarella cheese.

SPINACI – GF – V £8.95

Fresh spinach sautéed with chilli and garlic.

PATATE – GF – V £7.95

Sautéed potatoes in a garlic butter.

OLIVE MARINATE – GF – V £4.95

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

PANE E OLIVE MARINATE – GF – V £8.95

Toasted ciabatta with marinated olives, served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar

Pizza

MARGHERITA – GF Opt – VE Opt

Classic pizza Margherita, a rich tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.

PEPPERONI – GF Opt

Rich tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, plenty of pepperoni.

HAWAIIAN – GF Opt

Rich tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, ham and pineapple

GIOVANNI – GF Opt

Margherita base with parma ham, burrata cheese, and shaved parmesan.

Turn any pizza into a calzone, served with a ragu sauce for £3

Mains

POLLO AMATRICIANA – GF Opt £21.95

Pan-fried chicken supreme served with linguine in a tomato, pecorino romano, pancetta and red chili sauce.

POLLO PEPE NERO £21.95

Chicken supreme sautéed with mushrooms and black peppercorns, finished in a brandy & mustard cream sauce

BRANZINO LIVORNESE – GF Opt £27.95

Fillet of sea bass with onions, olives and tomatoes served with mixed seasonal veg.

SALMONE REGINA – GF Opt £28.95

Grilled salmon served in a light tomato and prawn sauce.

BISTECCA DELLA CASA – GF Opt £34.95

Rib-eye steak served with chips, mushrooms and shaved parmesan cheese

BISTECCA PEPE NERO £34.95

Rib-eye steak served with chips and a mushroom, black pepper, brandy and mustard sauce.

AGNELLO AL FORNO £29.95

Slow cooked lamb shank served with seasonal vegetables.

TACCHINO ARROSTO – GF Opt £22.95

Traditional roast turkey with all the trimmings.

Desserts

PROFITEROLES CIOCCOLATO – V £9

Choux Pasty | Vanilla | Chocolate

PROFITEROLES CIOCCOLATO BIANCO – V £9

Choux Pasty | Milk Chocolate | White Chocolate

PROFITEROLES PISTACCHIO – V £9

Choux Pastry | Pistacchio | White Chocolate

PANNACOTTA – GF £9

Homemade Pannacotta | Berry Sauce

TORTA FORMAGGI – V £9

Ricotta | Mascarpone | Biscuit

TIRAMISU – V £9

Savoiardi | Espresso | Mascarpone

GELATO – GF – V £9

Chocolate | Vanilla | Strawberry

AFFOGATO – GF – V £9

Vanilla Ice Cream | Espresso

SORBETTO LIMONCELLO – GF – VE £10

Lemon Sorbet | Limoncello

DOLCE MISTO – V £20

Pannacotta | Tiramisu | Profiteroles

PIZZA NUTELLA – V £10

Pizza Dough | Nutella | Marshmallows | Fresh Fruit

LIQUEUR COFFEE £8.95

Italian Sambucca | Jamaican Rum | French Brandy | Irish Whiskey | Baileys | Tia Maria

Visiting us situated opposite the New Theatre