Calabrisella Cathays menu

BRUSCHETTA £7.50

Toasted bread with fresh tomato, garlic, basil & olive oil.

BRUSCHETTA CALABRESE £8.50

Toasted bread with onion, traditional Calabrian sausage & peppers.

BRUSCHETTA MIX CALABRISELLA £8.95

3 different toasted breads: nduja / tomato, basil, garlic & olive oil / gorgonzola cheese and Calabrian sausage.

BIANCHETTI FRITTI £9.50

Deep fried whitebait served with chilli mayonnaise.

FOCACCIA WITH NDUJA £8.95

Traditional Genovese focaccia with warm Calabrian Nduja.

CAPRESE £8.50

Fresh tomato, fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil & olive oil.

CALAMARI £8.95

Deep fried squid served with lemon.

POLPETTE £9.50

Beef meatballs in tomato sauce with Italian seasoning & red wine served with bread.

COCKTAIL DI GAMBERETTI £9.00

The traditional prawns cocktail with marie rose sauce.

MINESTRONE £8.50

Traditional Italian Minestrone Soup served with toasted bread.

PARMIGIANA £10.50

Typical Italian aubergine baked in tomato sauce with mozzarella cheese & parmesan cheese.

ANTIPASTO MISTO CALABRESE £13.00

Traditional antipasti mix.

ARANCINO FUNGHI £6.00

White rice with bechamel sauce, cheese & mushrooms.

ARANCINO SALSICCIA & NDUJA £6.00

Tomato rice with Italian sausage, Nduja & mozzarella cheese.

ARANCINO MELENZANE £6.00

Tomato rice with aubergine & mozzarella cheese.

ARANCINO BOLOGNESE £6.00

Tomato rice with Bolognese sauce & mozzarella cheese.

LASAGNA £13.50

Typical Italian beef lasagna with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese & parmesan cheese.

PASTA AL POMODORO £11.50

Traditional Neapoletan tomato sauce & basil.

PASTA VEGETARIANA £12.00

Tomato sauce with garlic, mushrooms, courgettes, aubergine & peppers.

PASTA BOLOGNESE £13.00

Traditional Bolognese sauce.

PASTA CARBONARA £13.00

Pancetta, eggs, white wine, parmesan cheese & black pepper.

PASTA AMATRICIANA £13.00

Tomato sauce, onion, pancetta & red wine.

PASTA POLPETTE £13.50

Beef meatballs in tomato sauce, red wine & Italian seasoning.

PASTA ALLA NORMA £13.50

Cherry tomatoes, basil, aubergine & salted ricotta cheese.

PASTA CALABRESE £13.50

Tomato sauce, red wine, Italian sausage & nduja.

PASTA DI MARE £16.50

Mixed seafood in cherry tomatoes & white wine.

LINGUINE ALLE COZZE E VONGOLE £17.50

Handmade linguine pasta with clams, mussels, cherry tomatoes and white wine.

RAVIOLI RICOTTA E SPINACI £15.45

Homemade ravioli filled with ricotta cheese & spinach, cooked with cherry tomatoes, parmesan cheese & basil.

RISOTTO AI GAMBERI £16.95

Arborio rice with king prawns, courgette, white wine, cherry tomatoes & basil.

RISOTTO VEGETARIANO £14.95

Arborio rice with mushrooms and spinach, finished with parmesan cheese.

RISOTTO MILANESE £16.95

Traditional Milanese arborio rice with saffron, parmesan cheese and white wine, served with lamb chops.

LAMB CUTLETS £21.50

(Choose your side and a sauce).

RIBEYE STEAK (10oz) £26.95

(Choose your side and a sauce).

GAMBERONE ALLA GRIGLIA £22.00

Grilled king pranws served with lemon citronette (choose your side).

FILETTO DI BRANZINO £22.50

Fillet of seabass in cartoccio style with capers, olives, cherry tomatoes, mixed herbs & white wine (choose your side).

SIGNATURE DISH CALABRISELLA £22.00

The Chef/Owner Domenico Ventura introduces our signature dish, a mixed grill of either meat or fish.

BRUTALE £16.50

Tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella cheese, nduja, gorgonzola, aubergine & Calabrian spianata salami.

CALABRISELLA £16.50

Tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella cheese, nduja & sun dried tomatoes.

CAPRINA £15.50

Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, goat cheese, caramelized onion & nduja.

CALAVEGANA £16.50

Tomato sauce, vegan mozzarella cheese, baked potatoes, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes & spinach.

COTTO £14.50

Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, cooked ham & mushrooms.

DELLO CHEF £16.50

Mozzarella cheese, gorgonzola cheese, goat cheese, smoked scamorza cheese, nduja, walnuts, honey, Calabrian spianata salami & parmesan cheese.

HAWAIIAN £14.50

Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, cooked ham & pineapple.

INFERNO £16.50

Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, nduja, Calabrian spianata salami, black olives & chilli.

MANDRILLO £17.50

Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, chicken in bbq sauce, mushrooms, peppers & onion.

MARE £17.50

Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, mixed fish & shellfish.

MARGHERITA £12.50

Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, oregano, olive oil & fresh basil.

MILANO £15.00

Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, stracchino cheese & salami Milano.

PATATA £15.50

Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, crushed potatoes, spinach and finished with shaved parmesan cheese.

NAPOLETAΝΑ £15.00

Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, capers, anchovies, black olives & oregano.

ORTOLANA £15.00

Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese with seasonal roasted vegetables.

PARMA £15.50

Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, Parma ham, rocket salad & shaved parmesan cheese.

PARMIGIANA £14.00

Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, smoked scamorza cheese & aubergine.

PESTO £14.50

Base of bechamel & pesto sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni sausage & smoked scamorza cheese.

ROMA £14.50

Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, chicken, mushrooms, gorgonzola cheese.

TARTUFATA VEGANA £16.00

Base of creamy truffle, vegan mozzarella cheese, walnuts, cherry tomatoes, baked potatoes & spinach.

VEGANA £15.00

Tomato sauce, vegan mozzarella cheese, olives, peppers & artichoke.

QUATTRO FORMAGGI £15.00

Mozzarella cheese, gorgonzola cheese, scamorza cheese & parmesan cheese.

QUATTRO STAGIONI £16.50

Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, olives, ham & artichokes.

PANINO CAPRESE £8.00

Vine tomato, buffalo mozzarella cheese & green pesto.

PANINO MILANESE £9.00

Deep fried chicken breast in breadcrumbs, lettuce salad & marie rose sauce.

PANINO VEGANO £9.50

Vegan mozzarella cheese, spinach, mushrooms & grilled aubergine.

PANINO REGGINO £9.50

Italian sausage, Calabrian Nduja & mozzarella cheese.

TEA £2.20

FLAVOURED TEA £3.00

AMERICANO £2.50

LARGE AMERICANO £3.50

ESPRESSO £2.50

ESPRESSO MACCHIATO £2.70

DOPPIO ESPRESSO £4.20

DOPPIO ESPRESSO MACCHIATO £4.50

CAPPUCCINO £3.00

LARGE CAPPUCCINO £4.00

LATTE £3.50

CIOCCOLATA CALDA £3.70

MOCHA £4.00

TEA £1.70

AMERICANO £2.00

ESPRESSO £2.20

ESPRESSO MACCHIATO £2.50

CAPPUCCINO £2.50

LATTE £3.20

HOT CHOCOLATE £3.70

DOPPIO ESPRESSO £3.20

DOPPIO ESPRESSO MACCHIATO £3.50

MOCHA £3.50

PINA COLADA £7.50

Pineapple juice, Bacardi rum, Malibu & coconut syrup.

PORN STAR MARTINI £7.50

Vanilla vodka, Passoã liqueur, lime, passion fruit puree & served with shot of prosecco.

DAIQUIRI £7.50

Rum, lime juice & choose your flavour. (strawberry, coconut, passion fruit)

NEGRONI £8.50

Campari, martini rosso, gin & angostura, slice of orange.

HENDRICK`S TONIC £8.50

Hendrick's gin, tonic water & slice of lemon.

ESPRESSO MARTINI £8.50

Vodka, kahlua, shot espresso & sugar syrup.

APEROL SPRITZ £7.50

Italian Aperol, Prosecco & soda, slice of orange.

CAMPARI SPRITZ £7.50

Campari, prosecco & soda, slice of orange.

LIMONCELLO SPRITZ £7.50

Limoncello, prosecco & soda, slice of lemon & mint.

PINK GIN SPRITZ £7.50

Pink gin, lemonade & prosecco, fresh strawberry & slice of lemon.

CALABRISELLA £6.50

Strawberry puree, pomegranate juice & fresh strawberry.

SUNRISE £6.50

Orange juice, strawberry puree, slice of orange.

COCCO PASSIONE £6.50

Coconut syrup, pineapple juice, passion fruit puree.

LIQUEUR COFFEE £6.95

Liqueur coffees with one of our liqueurs. (Italian, French, Irish)

ITALIAN AMARI (50ML) £5.50

An Italian herbal liqueur that is commonly consumed as an after-dinner digestive.

WHISKEY, BRANDY, GRAPPA (25ML) £6.50

COCA COLA/DIET/ZERO (33CL) £3.00

FANTA (33CL) £3.00

SPRITE (33CL) £3.00

MINERAL WATER STILL/SPARKLING £3.50

SODA WATER (20CL) £3.00

TONIC WATER (20CL) £3.00

CHINOTTO (33CL) £3.20

MELOGRANO (33CL) £3.20

LIMONE (33CL) £3.20

ARANCIA ROSSA (33CL) £3.20

ORANGE JUICE £3.20

APPLE JUICE £3.20

PINEAPPLE JUICE £3.20

PEACH JUICE £3.20

PEAR JUICE £3.20

ICHNUSA (33CL) £4.70

PERONI (33CL) £4.70

PERONI 00 (33CL) £4.70

HALF PINT MORETTI (28CL) £4.70

PINT MORETTI (56CL) £6.90

PERONI GRANDE (62CL) £7.20

BARBERA £26.95

A ruby-red Barbera with intense violet highlights. It boasts an intense, fruity, and vinous aroma with notes of red berries. On the palate, it's soft, refined, fruity, fresh, and highly drinkable.

NERO DI TROIA £27.95

Fresh flavours of blackberries and plum, complemented by delicate hints of spices. It is easy drinking, with a well-balanced profile featuring soft tannins and a pleasant finish.

MERLOT £29.95

A red wine with an intense and characteristic aromatic profile, showcasing fruity forest notes and ethereal balsamic sensations. On the palate, it is harmoniously dry, savoury, and well-structured.

CIRO ROSSO £34.95

Red wine from Calabria, Fruity bouquet, with flavors of cherry and currant.This organic wine presents itself with a ruby red of extraordinary intensity.

PINOT GRIGIO £26.95

Fresh citrus and pear flavours, accompanied by delicate hints of honeysuckle. With a touch of sweetness and a softer profile than a normal Pinot Grigio, it remains crisp and impeccably balanced.

CHARDONNAY £27.95

This Chardonnay exhibits tropical fruit flavours of passion fruit, complemented by subtle notes of stone fruits and blossom. The wine is well balanced, showcasing a harmonious interplay between fruit and acidity, with a pleasant finish.

SAUVIGNON BLANC £29.95

A white wine with an impressive aromatic profile and a dry, velvety taste. This refined wine reveals scents of sage, elderflower, grapefruit, and exotic fruit. On the palate, it opens up with pleasant citrus and herbal notes.

CRITONE £34.95

Calabrian wine with a mixture of Chardonnay grapes and Sauvignon Blanc, the result is a combination of aromas of citrus, stone fruit and passion fruit, while the long finish bring notes of spice.

PROSECCO £26.50

A delightful sparkling wine from Italy, known for its light, fruity flavour and effervescent bubbles that make it a perfect choice for celebrations.

TIRAMISU £6.50

CANNOLO SICILIANO £6.50

PROFITEROLES £6.50

AFFOGATO £6.50

GELATO (3 SCOOPS) £6.00

CRISPELLINE £4.00

fried small pizza doughballs with oregano and salt

PATATINE FRITTE £3.50

chips

PATATINE FRITTE WITH TRUFFLE OIL & PARMESAN CHEESE £6.50

GARLIC BREAD £3.50

GARLIC BREAD WITH CHEESE £4.50

GARLIC PIZZA BREAD £6.00

GARLIC PIZZA BREAD WITH CHEESE £7.00

PANE £3.00

bread

OLIVE £4.50

olives

PANE & OLIVES £6.50

TOMATO, ONION, BASIL AND OREGANO SALAD £5.50

INSALATA MISTA £4.00

mixed salad

INSALATA MISTA GRANDE £6.00

large mixed salad

NDUJA £3.00

GARLIC MAYO £2.00

HOMEMADE TOMATO SAUCE £2.00

GARLIC OIL £1.50