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Little Italy

Truly authentic Italian food

A little piece of Italy

Handmade pasta, Neapolitan pizza and generous Italian cooking in the heart of Colne, Lancashire.

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Italian dishes at Little Italy in Colne
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Little Italy · Colne, Lancashire

À La Carte & Lunch Menu

Dietary guide

Starters

Tomato Soup

£9.00

With Parmesan and balsamic glaze.

GFAVOVegetarian when served without Parmesan.

Cheesy Garlic Bread

£9.00
VOVegetarian when served without Parmesan.

Tomato Garlic Bread

£9.00
V

Classic Bruschetta

£9.00

Fresh tomatoes, red onion, herbs, balsamic glaze and Parmesan, served on toasted focaccia bread.

VOVegetarian when served without Parmesan.

Arancino Sibilla

£9.00

Five mini arancini balls filled with porcini, mozzarella and truffle, served with roasted bell pepper cream.

VOVegetarian when served without Parmesan.

Mini Arancini Selection

£9.00

Five mini rice balls with pesto, spinach, boscaiola, tomato and mozzarella, ham and cheese, and aubergine fillings, served with homemade marinara sauce and Parmesan.

Marinated Olives

£6.00
V

Three ways to lunch

Italian Lunch Deal

Wednesday–Friday · 11:30am–3:00pm

Choose Kids, Classic or Premium, with a drink and an artisan gelato or hot drink included as shown.

Classic

£19.95

One main from the selected lunch menu, a medium soft drink, plus one scoop of artisan gelato or a coffee or tea.

Selected lunch-menu mains are not listed on the source menu.

Kids

£11.95

Any kids’ main, a medium soft drink and one scoop of artisan gelato.

Kids’ main choices are not listed on the source menu.

Premium

£24.95

One main from the selected lunch menu; a medium wine, Prosecco, rosé or one pint of Peroni; plus one scoop of artisan gelato or a coffee or tea.

Selected lunch-menu mains are not listed on the source menu.

Unlimited Soft Drinks

Add to any package+£5.00

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Platter

Italian Delights Platter

£26.00

Ideal for two to share — a beautiful selection of Italian favourites including cured meats, cheeses, Italian bread, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, nuts and more.

Salads

Rocket Parmesan Salad

£6.00
GFVOVegetarian when served without Parmesan.

Mini Caprese Salad

£9.00

Fresh tomato and mozzarella, rocket and balsamic glaze.

VGF

Pear & Gorgonzola Salad

£9.00

Green salad, pear slices, Gorgonzola cheese, walnut and honey.

VGF

Burrata with Warm Roasted Tomatoes & Homemade Bread

£12.00

Creamy burrata with warm roasted tomatoes, garlic and basil, finished with olive oil and served with grilled ciabatta.

V

Mediterranean Tuna Salad

£14.00

Tuna, crisp leaves, fresh vegetables, olives, capers, soft-boiled egg, lemon olive oil dressing and grilled ciabatta.

Fish

Chicken Caesar Salad

£15.00

Crisp romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, Parmesan shavings, crunchy croutons and rich homemade Caesar dressing.

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Sides

Classic Fries

£5.00

Sweet Potato Fries

£6.00

Rosemary Chips

£6.00

Pasta

Aglio e Olio

£17.00

Classic Neapolitan spaghetti with garlic, olive oil, chilli flakes, parsley and Parmesan.

SpicyVOVegetarian when served without Parmesan.

Cacio e Pepe

£17.00

Roman-style pasta with Pecorino Romano, freshly cracked black pepper and Parmesan.

GFA

Pesto Pasta

£17.00

Creamy basil pesto with Grana Padano, cashews, pine nuts and Parmesan.

GFA

Tomato Basil Pasta

£17.00

Spaghetti with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic and Parmesan.

GFAVOVegetarian when served without Parmesan.

Tagliatelle al Sugo di Funghi

£18.00

Hearty mushroom stew tossed with rustic tagliatelle ribbons.

VGFA

Carbonara

£20.00

Classic Roman pasta with egg, Pecorino Romano, guanciale, black pepper and Parmesan.

Spinach Ricotta Ravioli

£20.00

Ravioli with creamy garlic Parmesan sauce.

V

Ravioli Rosa

£20.00

Beetroot and goat cheese ravioli finished with walnut pesto, sage brown butter and Parmesan.

NewVOVegetarian when served without Parmesan.

Bolognaise Pasta

£20.00

Pasta with slow-cooked beef and pork ragù, celery, carrot, tomato and red wine, served with Parmesan.

GFA

Beef Shin Red Wine Tortellini

£22.00

Tortellini filled with ricotta and tender beef shin, served in a rich red wine reduction with Parmesan and balsamic glaze.

Tortellini alla Nduja Calabrese

£22.00

Spicy Nduja-filled tortellini in a creamy vodka tomato sauce, finished with Parmesan.

NewSpicy

Lasagne

£22.00

Homemade layers of beef and pork ragù, béchamel, basil, Parmesan and mozzarella.

Spaghetti con Polpette

£22.00

Pasta with savoury meatballs in rich tomato sauce with Parmesan.

Genovese Pasta

£22.00

Pasta with slow-cooked pork shoulder, onions, garlic, olives and red wine, served with Parmesan.

GFA

Chicken Milanese

£22.00

Crispy breaded chicken served with tomato, mushroom and ham base pasta, served with Parmesan.

Neapolitan Pizza

Margherita

£15.00

Tomato sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan.

V

Pepperoni Perfection

£17.00

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan and pepperoni.

Classic Ham Harmony

£17.00

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan and sliced ham.

Quattro Formaggi

£17.00

Tomato base, mozzarella, Parmesan, Gorgonzola, Pecorino and sliced tomatoes.

Bolognese

£18.00

Mozzarella, Parmesan and Bolognese ragù.

Diavola

£18.00

Tomato base, mozzarella, Parmesan, Milan salami, Sicilian sausage, olives and chilli.

Spicy

Vesuvio

£18.00

Garlic mascarpone base, mozzarella, Parmesan, pancetta, Italian roast ham and red onion.

Prosciutto Cotto

£18.00

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, prosciutto, rocket and balsamic glaze.

Pizza del Marinaio

£18.00

San Marzano tomato sauce topped with king prawns, squid, mussels and octopus, finished with garlic-infused olive oil, fresh parsley and lemon zest.

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La Milano

£17.00

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan and Milan salami.

Sicilian Delight

£17.00

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, Pecorino and spicy Italian sausage.

Spicy

Capricciosa

£17.00

Tomato sauce, pesto, mixed vegetables, mozzarella and pine nuts.

VOVegetarian when served without Parmesan.

Creamy Mushroom

£17.00

Garlic ricotta, Pecorino, Parmesan, mushrooms and thyme.

VOVegetarian when served without Parmesan.

Nonno Zesty Delight

£18.00

Secret savoury sauce base, mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian sausage and ham.

Spicy

Carnivoro

£18.00

Pulled pork, mozzarella, Parmesan, pepperoni, mushrooms and smoked cheese.

Tonno

£18.00

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, tuna, capers, dill and sun-dried tomatoes.

Fish

Milan Salami Ricotta Calzone

£18.00

Tomato sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, Milan salami and honey.

Ham Ricotta Calzone

£18.00

Tomato sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, Milan salami and honey.

The source menu names this Ham Ricotta Calzone but lists Milan salami in the description.

Seafood Pasta

Tonno e Capers

£22.00

Penne pasta with tuna, red onion, passata, capers, sun-dried tomatoes, parsley and lemon.

FishGFA

King Prawn Pasta

£23.00

Pasta with king prawns, garlic, chilli, cherry tomatoes, white wine and parsley.

SpicyShellfish

Frutti di Mare

£23.00

Spaghetti with prawns, octopus, mussels and squid in white wine, garlic, parsley and tomato sauce, finished with chilli.

SpicyFishGFA

Quadrato di Mare

£23.00

Squid ink ravioli with red mullet and lemon butter foam with bottarga.

Fish

Vegan Pasta

The current online menu does not show a price for the Pea & Shallot Vegan Ravioli.

Pea & Shallot Vegan Ravioli

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Vegan durum wheat ravioli filled with peas and shallots, served in a homemade basil and pistachio pesto, finished with pea shoots, crushed pistachios and lemon zest.

NewVEPrice not listed on the current source menu.

The Meat Selection

Slow Cooked Beef Ragù with Homemade Bread

£23.00

Slow-braised beef in red wine with fennel, served with homemade bread.

Chicken Cutlets with Fries & Side Salads

£23.00

Breaded chicken with melted cheese, marinara sauce, fries and side salad.

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