ASK Italian menu in Lakeside | Pizza and Pasta

Bread & Nibbles

Italian Olives

Green olives with oregano and extra virgin olive oil.

£4.75

Crispy Pepperoni

Crunchy pepperoni ‘crisps’ that are seriously addictive.

£3.95

Garlic Bread

Stone-baked Wildfarmed dough brushed with garlic spread and olive oil, topped with mozzarella.

£7.75

Mozzarella Garlic Bread

Make this Vegan with MozzaRisella. Add balsamic onion confiture.

£8.75

Vegan Garlic Bread with Mozzarisella

Stone-baked garlic bread, topped with MozzaRisella.

£8.75

Lasagne Garlic Bread

LIMITED TIME SPECIAL 6-22 OCTOBER | A new limited-time twist on two Italian favourites. Stone-baked Wildfarmed* dough loaded with rich beef & red wine ragu, creamy béchamel and melted mozzarella, baked until golden and bubbling.

£9.95

'Nduja & Cheese Dough Bites

Soft baked dough bites packed with fiery 'Nduja, garlic and melted mozzarella, served with our spicy 'Nduja ketchup for dipping.

£9.95

Vegan - Spicy Tomato Dough Bites

MozzaRisella & spicy tomato, served with spicy tomato dip.

£9.95

Vegan - Pesto Dough Bites

Vegan pesto & MozzaRisella baked into little dough bites, served with spicy tomato dip.

£9.95

Pesto & Cheese Dough Bites

Soft baked dough bites filled with mozzarella and pesto, served with our pesto mayo.

£9.95

Rosemary & Olive Oil Bread

Warm rosemary bread served with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Add a dip 1.00

£7.25

Antipasti Classico

SERVES 2 | Milano salami & coppa ham, fresh mozzarella, riserva cheese, green olives, rocket, rosemary & olive oil bread with smoked chilli jelly & olive tapenade.

£15.75

Starters

ASK Favourites Sharer

SERVES 2-3 | Can’t decide? Enjoy a little of everything with our three tier selection: Mushrooms & King Prawn Al Forno, Chicken Lecca-Lecca, Bruschetta Crostini, Mozzarella & Garlic Dough bites and green olives. Served with spicy tomato dip & garlic mayo.

£20.95

Spicy Chicken Crocchettes

AUTUMN SPECIAL | Spicy chicken, piquillo peppers, pancetta and potato, coated in crispy golden breadcrumbs and served with spicy garlic mayo.

£8.50

Burrata Tricolore

Creamy burrata cheese topped with pesto, served on a bed of slow-roasted and plum tomatoes with rocket, finished with grated ricotta salata.

£8.95

3 Mozzarella Fritti Sticks

NEW | Three fried mozzarella sticks drizzled with hot honey, served with our piccante pomodoro dip.

£7.95

5 Mozzarella Fritti Sticks

NEW | Five fried mozzarella sticks drizzled with hot honey, served with our piccante pomodoro dip.

£9.50

3 Chicken Lecca Lecca

3 Golden crispy chicken fillets. Choose 1 dip

£8.95

5 Chicken Lecca Lecca

5 Golden crispy chicken fillets. Choose 2 dips.

£10.50

3 Vegan Lecca-Lecca

3 THIS™ Isn't Chicken goujons. Served with 1 dip.

£8.95

5 Vegan Lecca-Lecca

5 THIS™ Isn't Chicken goujons. Served with 2 dips.

£10.50

Bruschetta Pizzetta

Stone-baked Wildfarmed dough baked with pomodoro sauce, topped with slow-roasted tomatoes, baby plum tomatoes, rocket, ricotta salata and balsamic glaze.

£8.95

Vegan Bruschetta Pizzetta

Stone-baked Wildfarmed dough baked with pomodoro sauce, topped with slow-roasted tomatoes, baby plum tomatoes, rocket and balsamic glaze.

£8.95

Mushrooms Al Forno

Garlicky mushrooms stuffed with mozzarella, riserva cheese, breadcrumbs and onions, baked on ciabatta and served with garlic mayo.

£8.95

Cheese Fondue

A rich melted four cheese fondue of pecorino, mascarpone, regato and mozzarella with garlic bread bites for scooping. Add balsamic onion confiture 1.00.

£9.50

King Prawn Al Forno

Five giant king prawns oven-baked in garlic and herbs, served on toasted ciabatta with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon.

£9.95

Calamari

Crispy golden-fried squid served with garlic mayo.

£9.75

Large Calamari

Crispy golden-fried squid served with garlic mayo.

£16.25

Trio of Arancini

Arancini filled with pumpkin & sage, beetroot & goat’s cheese and pea & basil.

£8.75

Pizza

Fiery Trio di Carne

Fiery 'Nduja, pepperoni, pancetta and fresh chillies on a tomato & mozzarella base, finished with oregano, fresh basil and a drizzle of hot honey.

£18.95

Pollo Piccante

NEW | Calabrian spiced torn chicken with roasted red peppers and balsamic onions on a tomato & mozzarella base. Finished with fresh stracciatella, hot honey and basil.

£18.75

Salami Misti

A meaty medley of salami, pepperoni and prosciutto with roasted peppers and balsamic red onions on our tomato & mozzarella base.

£18.50

Margherita

A proper Italian classic with tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil and oregano.

£14.95

Vegan Margherita

A tomato & MozzaRisella base, with fresh basil and oregano.

£14.95

Stromboli

For the pepperoni lovers. A tomato & mozzarella base piled high with pepperoni. ASK for freshly sliced chillies if you like it hot.

£16.95

Pollo Coppa e Funghi

Hand-torn roast chicken, air-dried coppa ham and mixed mushrooms on a tomato & mozzarella base finished with oregano. A taste of rustic Italy.

£18.50

Capra Calabrese

NEW | Goat’s cheese, roasted red peppers and fiery Calabrian chilli paste on a tomato & mozzarella base. Finished with hot honey and fresh basil.

£16.95

Truffle Funghi

Garlicky mixed mushrooms with creamy truffle mascarpone, mozzarella and thyme on our carbonara base.

£17.50

Pomodoro Pesto

A fresh twist on a classic tomato pizza, made without cheese and finished with a vibrant green pesto swirl and oregano.

£13.75

Primavera

Roasted artichokes, peppers, olives, mushrooms, slow-roasted tomatoes and balsamic onions on a tomato & mozzarella base, finished with green pesto.

£16.75

Vegan Primavera

Roasted artichokes, peppers, olives, mushrooms, slow-roasted tomatoes and balsamic onions on a tomato & MozzaRisella base, finished with green pesto.

£16.75

Calzone Carne Piccante

Our ultimate folded pizza packed with rich beef & red wine ragu, pepperoni, ham, sautéed mushrooms, fresh chillies, tomato sauce and mozzarella, served with spicy tomato dip.

£19.50

Pasta Fresca

Garlic King Prawn Tagliatelle

Giant garlic king prawns with courgettes and baby plum tomatoes in a creamy seafood sauce, tossed through frilly tagliatelle, fresh chilli, lemon & parsley.

£19.95

'Nduja & Luganica Sausage Frilly Tagliatelle

Spicy ‘Nduja and Luganica-style sausage in a rich tomato sauce served with frilly tagliatelle. Finished with mascarpone and crispy prosciutto.

£19.25

Burrata & Pancetta Carbonara

Our ultimate carbonara. Frilly tagliatelle in a creamy carbonara sauce with smoky pancetta, topped with burrata, slow-roasted tomatoes and crispy prosciutto.

£18.75

Slow-Cooked Beef Pappardelle

Comforting beef brisket and rib ragu with red wine and slow-roasted tomatoes, tossed through flat ribbon pappardelle and finished with a crisp cheese shard.

£18.95

Pesto Stracciatella

Creamy pesto sauce with green beans and frilly tagliatelle, topped with silky stracciatella, toasted pine nuts and lemon.

£18.75

Al Forno & Lasagne

Lasagne Classica

Rich beef & red wine ragu layered with pasta sheets and creamy béchamel, finished with riserva cheese and oven-baked until golden.

£17.95

Lasagne Grande

Rich beef & red wine ragu layered with pasta sheets and creamy béchamel, finished with riserva cheese and oven-baked until golden.Topped with beef meatballs, coppa ham, extra ragu & mozzarella.

£20.95

Manzo Piccante

Beef meatballs and fresh curvi pasta in a beef & red wine ragu, with roasted peppers, balsamic red onions and chillies, topped with mozzarella and oven-baked.

£18.25

Funghi Della Casa

Our go-to cosy pasta bake with garlicky mushrooms, thyme and fresh curvi pasta in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce, topped with mozzarella.

£15.95

Funghi Della Casa with Chicken

Our go-to cosy pasta bake with garlicky mushrooms, thyme and fresh curvi pasta in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce, topped with mozzarella, then oven-baked, with hand-torn roast chicken.

£18.45

Classic Pasta & Risotto

Fettuccine Bolognese

Our signature hearty beef & red wine ragu tossed with flat ribbon fettuccine.

£16.95

Spaghetti Pomodoro with Mozzarella

Our slow-roasted tomato & garlic sauce with basil and hand-torn fresh mozzarella.

£14.50

Vegan Spaghetti Al Pomodoro

Slow-roasted tomato & garlic sauce with basil.

£14.50

Linguine Carbonara

Our rich creamy carbonara sauce with smoky pancetta and riserva cheese.

£17.95

Fettuccine Lentil Ragu

Green lentil ragu with roasted peppers in a sundried tomato sauce.

£15.50

Linguine con Frutti di Mare

All the flavours from the Italian seaside. Prawns, mussels and crayfish in a creamy seafood sauce with linguine, finished with parsley and lemon.

£17.95

Risotto Con Funghi

Our creamy mushroom risotto with mascarpone, thyme and riserva cheese. Add hand-torn roast chicken 2.50

£16.25

Speciality Mains & Salads

Pollo Milanese With Potatoes

Crispy breaded chicken breast flavoured with garlic & herbs, served with mixed greens and a creamy mushroom sauce on the side.

£18.75

Pollo Milanese With Chips

Crispy breaded chicken breast flavoured with garlic & herbs, served with mixed greens and a creamy mushroom sauce on the side.

£18.75

Sea Bass alla Mediterranea

Roasted fillet of sea bass with potatoes, mushrooms and spinach, topped with slow-roasted tomatoes, black olives, capers and a buttery white wine sauce.

£19.95

Tuscan Chicken Orzotto

Pan-fried chicken breast coated with our signature Italian-style seasoning, served over creamy orzo pasta risotto with sundried tomatoes and spinach.

£19.50

Caesar Classica

All hail the classic salad made traditionally with hand-torn roast chicken, smoky pancetta and crisp cos lettuce tossed in our anchovy-flavoured Caesar dressing, and finished with grated riserva cheese and house-baked ciabatta croutons.

£17.50

Gusto Salad

A fresh spinach and rocket salad with warm mixed grains, creamy goat’s cheese, roasted sweet potato, chickpeas and balsamic onions, finished with sweet mustard and smoky chilli dressings, dried cranberries and toasted pumpkin seeds.

£16.50

Sides

Perfect additions to your main course

Chips with Garlic Mayo

Tossed in our signature Italian-style seasoning, served with garlic mayo.

£5.75

Garlic And Cheese Chips with Garlic Mayo

Tossed in our signature Italian-style seasoning, served with garlic mayo.

£6.75

Bolognese Bites

Breaded bite-sized balls of bolognese and pasta, crispy-fried until golden, finished with grated riserva cheese and served with a spicy tomato dip.

£6.75

Calabrian Cauli Bites

NEW | Crispy tempura cauliflower coated in sweet Calabrian hot honey, served with spicy chilli mayo.

£5.95

Zucchini Fritti with Garlic Mayo

Crispy battered courgette fries served with garlic mayo.

£5.75

Seasoned Roast Potatoes

Skin-on potatoes roasted with our signature Italian-style seasoning.

£5.75

Hot Honey Luganica Sausages

Hot honey drizzled Luganica-style pork sausages with a smoked chilli jelly.

£6.75

Balsamic Glazed Greens

Garlic-fried spinach and green beans drizzled with balsamic glaze.

£5.75

Side Salad

Rocket, spinach, cucumber and tomato with a sweet mustard dressing.

£5.75

Caesar Side Salad

Crisp cos lettuce tossed in our anchovy-flavoured Caesar dressing, riserva cheese and ciabatta croutons.

£5.75

Non-Gluten Dishes

Non-Gluten Bolognese

Our signature hearty beef & red wine ragu, served with non-gluten fusilli pasta.

£16.95

Non-Gluten Lentil Ragu

Green lentil ragu with roasted peppers in a sundried tomato sauce with non-gluten fusilli pasta.

£15.50

Non Gluten - Garlic King Prawn

Giant garlic king prawns with courgettes and plum tomatoes in a creamy seafood sauce, fresh chilli, lemon & parsley.

£19.95

Non Gluten - Pollo Piccante

NEW | Calabrian spiced torn chicken with red peppers and balsamic onions on a tomato & mozzarella base. With fresh stracciatella, hot honey and basil.

£18.75

Non Gluten - Capra Calabrese

NEW | Goat’s cheese, roasted red peppers and fiery Calabrian chilli paste on a tomato & mozzarella base. Finished with hot honey and fresh basil.

£16.95

Non Gluten - Primavera

Roasted artichokes, peppers, olives, mushrooms, and slow-roasted tomatoes on a tomato & mozzarella base, finished with green pesto & balsamic onions.

£16.75

Non Gluten Vegan - Primavera

Roasted artichokes, peppers, olives, mushrooms, and slow-roasted tomatoes on a tomato & MozzaRisella base, finished with green pesto & balsamic onions.

£16.75

Non Gluten Margherita

A proper Italian classic with tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil and oregano.

£14.95

Non Gluten Vegan - Margherita

A proper Italian classic with tomato, MozzaRisella, fresh basil and oregano.

£14.95

Non Gluten - Truffle Funghi

Garlicky mixed mushrooms with creamy truffle mascarpone, mozzarella and thyme on our carbonara base.

£17.50

Non Gluten - Stromboli

Pepperoni on a tomato & mozzarella base.

£16.95

Non Gluten - Salami Misti

A meaty medley of salami, pepperoni and prosciutto with roasted peppers and balsamic red onions on a tomato & mozzarella base.

£18.50

Non Gluten - Pomodoro Pesto

A fresh twist on a classic tomato pizza, made without cheese and finished with a vibrant green pesto swirl and oregano.

£13.75

Non Gluten - Pollo Coppa e Funghi

Hand-torn roast chicken, air-dried coppa ham and mixed mushrooms on a tomato & mozzarella base finished with oregano. A taste of rustic Italy.

£18.50

Non Gluten - Fiery Trio di Carne

Fiery ‘Nduja, pepperoni, pancetta and fresh chillies on a tomato & mozzarella base, finished with oregano, fresh basil and hot honey.

£18.95

Non Gluten Carbonara

Non-gluten fusilli pasta in a carbonara sauce with pancetta.

£17.95

Desserts - Signatures

The Lemon

Life gave us lemons, so we could make this! A lemon-flavoured white chocolate ‘lemon’ with a velvety cheesecake cream and a crunchy Biscoff crumb.

£8.95

Chocostachio Bomb

A showstopping dessert of velvety chocolate mousse with a chunky pistachio centre and a biscuit crumb base, wrapped in golden toasted soft Italian meringue. Our take on a Baked Alaska.

£9.50

Baileys Tiramisu

Marsala & coffee-soaked sponge layered with cream and chocolate powder, with Baileys espresso sauce to pour over.

£8.50

Toffee Bomboloni Sundae

Little doughnuts filled with Biscoff and served with three scoops of vanilla gelato, chewy fudge pieces and toffee popcorn, drizzled with toffee sauce.

£7.95

Chocolate Etna

A gooey chocolate fondant with a scoop of vanilla gelato, topped with a dark chocolate dome & melted with hot toffee sauce.

£8.95

Desserts - Classics

Warm Chocolate Brownie

Served with vanilla gelato, white chocolate curls and chocolate sauce.

£8.50

Biscoff Cheesecake

Served with toffee sauce.

£7.95

Sicilian Lemon Tart

Zingy lemon filling on a crumbly tart base, served with a mixed berry coulis.

£7.50

Sticky Coffee Pudding

Served with salted caramel gelato.

£8.50

Caramello Chocolate Torta

Rich layers of caramel & chocolate ganache on a crumbly tart base. Served with caramel gelato.

£7.95

Cocktails - Signatures

Distinctly different cocktails, made to surprise and delight.

Candy Cloud Bramble

Local gin, zesty craft lemonade and strawberry syrup. Finished with a cloud of candy floss.

£10.95

Cherry Limoncello Meringue

Zingy limoncello with apple juice and cherry syrup, topped with toasted soft Italian meringue.

£10.95

Hot Honey Margarita

Tequila, limoncello & Prosecco, with a chilli & lime rim.

£10.95

Pepperoni Negroni

A classic negroni of Campari, local gin & vermouth. Served with a side of crispy pepperoni.

£10.95

Spritz

Refreshing Italian classics, topped with a little sparkle.

Aperol Spritz

The classic we know and love - Aperol, Prosecco and soda water.

£9.95

Limoncello Spritz

A zesty, refreshing spritz with limoncello, Prosecco, soda & fresh mint.

£9.95

Sarti Spritz

A fruity and tropical spritz with passion fruit & mango, Sarti Rosa, Prosecco and soda water.

£9.95

Hugo Spritz

A botanical spritz with elderflower, Prosecco, soda & mint.

£9.95

Cocktails - Classics

Familiar favourites with a twist.

Amalfi Sunset

Sunshine in a glass. Spiced rum, pineapple juice, orange juice & strawberry syrup.

£9.95

Strawberry Mojito

White rum, strawberry syrup, lime and lemon juice finished with fresh mint.

£9.95

Passion Fruit Martini

Passion fruit, mango and lime, shaken with vodka.

£9.95

Espresso Martini

Freshly brewed espresso, vodka and Kahlua coffee liqueur, shaken with ice.

£9.95

Mocktails - Signatures

Italian-inspired, alcohol-free drinks full of flavour. Some feature Everleaf Mountain,a B Corp non-alcoholic aperitif with notes of cherry blossom, strawberry & rosehip.