Gino D’Acampo Newcastle

PANE & OLIVE

Everyone has a favourite smell that reminds them of home and mine is the smell of baked bread. My grandfather built a wood-burning oven in his garden & many local people used to bring him simple ingredients like flour, yeast, salt & extra virgin olive oil for him to make breads or pizza in exchange for meat, fish or cheeses

• Freshly Baked Italian Breads6,75 GBP

  Home baked focaccia with baby plum tomatoes & Leccino olives, ciabatta bread, grissini with pecorino, pane carasau, served with a creamy pesto dip

• Cerignola Olives5,00 GBP

  Marinated giant Apulian olives

Garlic Bread

• Fresh Garlic & Virgin Olive Oil6,75 GBP

• San Marzano tomatoes & anchovies8,50 GBP

• Smoked Provola Cheese & Mozzarella8,50 GBP

STUZZICHINI

In Italy, sharing food is a way of life...

• Tomato Scarpetta16,00 GBP

  Home baked focaccia & ciabatta breads served with marzanino tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, garlic & fresh basil

• Fantastico29,95 GBP

  Parma ham, coppa di Parma, bresaola, salame Napoli, buffalo mozzarella, pecorino Romano, buffalo ricotta, marinated giant Apulian Cerignola olives, chargrilled baby artichokes, semi-dried tomatoes & freshly baked Italian breads

• Tre Cicchetti29,00 GBP

  Crispy fried risotto balls filled with slow cooked beef ragù, mozzarella & basil | King prawn bruschetta with chilli mayonnaise | Heritage tomato & basil bruschetta

BRUSCHETTA & ANTIPASTI

In my family, we always start with antipasti & bruschetta (pronounced Brus-ketta, everyone!) I absolutely love this part of the meal; the sharing of good food with friends & family creates such a relaxed atmosphere

• Arancine Al Ragu11,50 GBP

  Crispy fried risotto balls filled with a slow cooked beef ragù, mozzarella & basil, served with a roast red pepper & tomato sauce

• Calamari Fritti11,75 GBP

  Courgette, red pepper, garlic mayonnaise & lemon

• Carpaccio15,00 GBP

  Thinly sliced raw beef fillet with a Venetian dressing, pecorino Romano & wild rocket

• Parma Ham Bruschetta12,50 GBP

  Spicy ‘nduja with honey & pistachio on toasted ciabatta

• King Prawn Bruschetta12,50 GBP

  Sautéed king prawns with garlic, butter, lemon & chilli mayonnaise on toasted ciabatta

• Minestrone9,75 GBP

  Classic Italian vegetable soup

• Heritage Tomato Bruschetta9,75 GBP

  Fresh basil & extra virgin olive oi

• Burrata 12,50 GBP

  Burrata di Puglia with an indulgent creamy heart, salsa rossa piccante & pane carasau

• Gamberoni Fritti13,95 GBP

  Tempura-style king prawns with courgette, red pepper & spicy mayonnaise

• Caprese11,50 GBP

  Buffalo mozzarella, heritage tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil & fresh basil

• Cocktail Di Gamberetti14,25 GBP

  Wild north Atlantic prawns with avocado, gem lettuce, Marie Rose sauce & crisp Sardinian flatbread

• Tuscan Style Ribs12,50 GBP

  Barbecued pork ribs with spicy ‘nduja & balsamic

• Asparagus 12,00 GBP

  Fried duck egg with pecorino & asparagus

• Tuna Tartare15,00 GBP

  Spicy line caught yellowfin tuna with a slow cooked egg yolk & crisp Sardinian flatbread

PIZZA AL FORNO

I'm sure my mother must have weaned us on pizza - I don't ever remember life without it!

• Super-Spicy17,50 GBP

  Spicy salame, 'nduja, pepper, mozzarella, parsley & chilli.

• Calzone17,50 GBP

  Folded pizza stuffed with mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes, fresh basil, roast peppers & salami Napoli

• Margherita Piccante With Burrata18,00 GBP

  Burrata di Puglia with an indulgent creamy heart, vegetarian spicy ‘nduja, San Marzano tomatoes & fresh basil

• Classic Margherita15,00 GBP

  Mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil & fresh basil

• Capricciosa16,50 GBP

  Roast Italian-style porchetta, San Marzano tomatoes, baby artichokes, chestnut mushrooms & Leccino olives

• Caprino17,00 GBP

  Goat’s cheese, San Marzano tomatoes, grilled marinated vegetables & wild rocket

• Prosciutto17,50 GBP

  Parma ham, mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes, wild rocket & pecorino Romano

• NAPOLETANA16,25 GBP

  Pizza bianca with Italian sausage, friarielli broccoli, mozzarella & Calabrian chilli flakes

INSALATE

We always strive to use the freshest seasonal ingredients wherever possible

• Grilled Chicken Caesar17,50 GBP

  Gem lettuce, pancetta, croutons, pecorino cheese & caesar dressing.

• Tre Colori16,95 GBP

  Avocado, heritage tomato, buffalo mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil & fresh basil

• Goats Cheese16,95 GBP

  Heritage tomatoes, candied beetroot, spinach, watercress, basil & pistachio

• Bresaola16,95 GBP

  Finely sliced air dried beef with shaved courgette, wild rocket, hazelnuts, pecorino Romano & freshly baked grissini

PASTA & RISOTTO

I can talk about pasta all day long. It's definitely the one thing I'd be happy to eat every day for the rest of my life. There are so many different pasta shapes & of course, sauces to accompany them. How could anyone ever tire of a perfect plate of pasta?

• Linguine with Seafood22,25 GBP

  Fresh seafood pasta with wild red prawns, mussels, clams, calamari, baby plum tomatoes & Calabrian chilli flakes

• Spaghetti with Lobster33,95 GBP

  Spaghetti alla chitarra with sautéed half lobster, baby plum tomatoes, white wine, garlic & Calabrian chilli flakes

• Lasagne17,50 GBP

  Layers of pasta with slow cooked beef ragù, baked with a creamy bechamel sauce, pecorino Romano & basil pesto

• Trofie Arrabbiata14,95 GBP

  Thin twisted pasta from Liguria with San Marzano tomatoes, garlic & Calabrian chilli flakes

• Bucatini Carbonara17,50 GBP

  Thick spaghetti with a hole running through the centre, with crispy guanciale, hen’s egg yolk & pecorino Romano

• Fettuccine with King Prawns19,75 GBP

  Sautéed king prawns with fresh basil pesto & baby plum tomatoes

• Fettuccine Bolognese17,95 GBP

  Slow cooked beef ragù with San Marzano tomatoes & pecorino Romano

• Linguine with Clams19,50 GBP

  Palourde clams with their sweet flavour & plump meat are delicious in this classic Italian pasta dish with white wine, garlic, baby plum tomatoes & Calabrian chilli flakes

• Risotto Primavera18,50 GBP

  Risotto mantecato with asparagus & sugar snap peas, caramelised garlic & extra virgin olive oil

• Prawn Ravioli19,95 GBP

  Fresh filled pasta with wild red Sicilian prawns, garlic, chilli, cherry tomatoes & fresh basil

• Cavatelli Alla Norma17,00 GBP

  Aubergine, vegetarian spicy ‘nduja, San Marzano tomatoes & fresh basil, finished with goat’s cheese

SECONDI

As well as loving all kinds of meat, I can't remember a time when I didn't enjoy fish at least once a week. As you know, I'm from the south of Italy, where seafood is so fresh and abundant that many people eat it daily

• Loch Duart Salmon25,75 GBP

  Garlic spinach & Martini Bianco creamy butter sauce

• CHEESEBURGER ALL'ITALIANA18,50 GBP

  Grilled Angus beef patty & provolone cheese on a brioche bun with fries & spicy mayonnaise

• Wild Atlantic Cod25,95 GBP

  Salami Napoli, new season potatoes, baby plum tomatoes & fresh rosemarySalame, cherry tomatoes, potatoes & rosemary.

• Veal Milanese26,00 GBP

  Crispy fried veal escalope in breadcrumbs, garlic, rosemary & sage

• Pan-Fried Sea Bass25,95 GBP

  Baby plum tomato & roasted red pepper salsa, lemon & extra virgin olive oil

• Aubergine Parmigiana16,50 GBP

  Baked layers of aubergine with pecorino & smoked provola cheese, San Marzano tomatoes & fresh basil pesto

• Chicken Escalopes23,50 GBP

  Pan fried chicken escalopes with garlic green beans, lemon & caper butter sauce

• Polpette18,95 GBP

  Slow cooked beef & pork meatballs in a spicy San Marzano tomato sauce, basil & toasted ciabatta

• Crispy Chicken Breast23,50 GBP

  Stuffed with mozzarella, semi-dried tomatoes & fresh basil pesto

• Slow Cooked Pork Belly19,75 GBP

  Candied beetroot, roast red onion, spinach & watercress salad with toasted hazelnuts

• Pepper Tuna Steak25,95 GBP

  Line caught yellowfin tuna with garlic green beans, baby plum tomatoes & Leccino olives

• SALTIMBOCCA DI POLLO25,50 GBP

  Pan fried chicken escalopes with crispy Parma ham, sage, Marsala wine & lemon

GRIGLIA

A traditional Italian style of cooking, focusing on simple ingredients, that use the fire to enhance their flavour

• Sirloin

  Served with fries & your choice of sauce

• Rib Eye

  Served with fries and your choice of sauce

• Fillet 39,00 GBP

  with your choice of fries and sauce

• Tagliata Di Manzo76,95 GBP

  Ribeye on the bone (800g) served with fries & a choice of two sauces

• Chateaubriand73,00 GBP

  CHATEAUBRIAND £73 Fillet steak (450g) served with two sauces of your choice & roast new potatoes with garlic & rosemary

• SIRLOIN 225g30,95 GBP

  Served with fries and your choice from one of our freshly prepared sauces; green peppercorn, creamy mushroom, red wine, salsa verde

• RIBEYE 225g32,95 GBP

  Served with fries and your choice from one of our freshly prepared sauces; green peppercorn, creamy mushroom, red wine, salsa verde

CONTORNI

I find that carefully chosen side dishes really enhance the meal & can be every bit as good as the dish taking centre stage

• Tenderstem Broccoli5,95 GBP

  Fresh red chilli & pangrattato

• SPINACI5,95 GBP

  Spinach with garlic & extra virgin olive oil

• PURÉ DI PATATE 5,50 GBP

  Creamy mashed potato

• ZUCCHINE FRITTE5,50 GBP

  Courgette fries

• INSALATA DI RUCOLA5,75 GBP

  Rocket & pecorino salad with extra virgin olive oil

• VERDURE ARROSTO5,95 GBP

  Roast seasonal vegetables with rosemary

• PATATE AL FORNO5,50 GBP

  Roasted rosemary, garlic & olive oil potatoes

• PATATINE FRITTE CON TARTUFO 6,75 GBP

  Potato fries with truffle pecorino

• PATATINE FRITTE5,50 GBP

  Potato fries

• INSALATA DELLA CASA 5,95 GBP

  Mixed salad leaves with cucumber & baby plum tomatoes

SUNDAY ROASTS

Available Sundays until sell out - All served with crisp golden roast potatoes, vegetables, Yorkshire pudding & roasting gravy.

• SLOW ROAST GRASS FED BEEF RUMP22,50 GBP

• HERB ROAST MARINATED CHICKEN20,50 GBP