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The whole table in one place: à la carte, our daily Sicilian Brunch, a full Takeaway menu, the cellar and the sweet ending. Menus change with the season.

Prices as printed; menus change with the season. V vegetarian · VE vegan · * subject to availability. Please tell us about any allergies when you order.

La Meridiana
East Horsley · Surrey

Antipasti

starters

Arancini9.50

Two fried rice balls filled with mozzarella cheese & minced beef on a bed of tomato sauce

Burrata14

Creamy burrata served with heirloom tomatoes, rocket & balsamic glaze

Bruschetta con Bocconcini V10.95

Homemade bread topped with marinated fresh tomato, red onions, basil, garlic and mozzarella

Avocado e Granchio16.95

Smashed avocado topped with crab meat, citrus dressing & micro greens

Melanzana alla Parmigiana V10.95

Baked eggplant with San Marzano tomato sauce, basil & smoked mozzarella

Fritto Misto15.50

Fresh crispy fried squid, prawns, little octopus, courgettes and carrots served with aioli

Gamberoni Aglio e Peperoncino15.50

Pan-fried shell-off king prawns cooked with garlic, butter, fresh chilli, white wine sauce & served with homemade focaccia

Carpaccio di Manzo14.50

Thin slices of raw beef fillet with rocket, Parmesan shavings, drizzled with lemon juice

San Daniele Parma Ham with Fresh Melon14.99

Delicate slices of premium Parma ham served with sweet, juicy fresh melon

Cozze Cacio e Pepe12.99

Fresh mussels in a creamy cacio e pepe sauce

Platter di Salumi e Formaggi27.99 / 51.95

A generous sharing platter of selected Italian cured meats and four varieties of cheese, with garnishes for picking and sharing, for two or four

Primi

pasta

Gnocchi al Filetto24.95

Homemade gnocchi with fillet steak strips, garlic, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, parmesan & truffle oil

Tagliatelle Aragosta e Polpa di Granchio34.50

Tagliatelle pasta with lobster and crab meat, cherry tomatoes, garlic and chilli

Tagliatelle Ragù di Pesce26.50

Fresh tagliatelle with sea bass, salmon, prawns and mussels in a rich tomato sauce

Lasagna · Cannelloni17.50

Lasagne or Cannelloni filled with ricotta, beef, mozzarella and served in a pine nut sauce

Paccheri Gamberoni25.95

Paccheri pasta with king prawns, garlic, cherry tomatoes, white wine, olive oil and chilli

Paccheri alla Norma V17.50

Paccheri pasta with tomato sauce, fried eggplant & salted ricotta

Linguine Granchio e Limone25.95

Linguine pasta with crab meat, lemon, garlic and cherry tomatoes

Fettuccine Salmone24.50

Fettuccine pasta with salmon in a creamy fonduta sauce with cherry tomatoes

Pappardelle Salsiccia e Pecorino24.95

Pappardelle pasta with sausage and pecorino in a creamy mushroom sauce

Rigatoni alla Fonduta19.95

Rigatoni pasta in a rich cheese fonduta with pistachio

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina19.95

Homemade gnocchi with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella

Risotti

risotto

Risotto Tartufo e Funghi22.95

Truffle & mushroom cream

Risotto Vegetariano20.95
Risotto Barbabietola e Burrata23.95
Risotto Gamberi e Zucchine24.95
Risotto Pescatora27.90

Secondi

meat & fish

Saltimbocca alla Romana25

Veal scaloppine layered with prosciutto and fresh sage, pan-seared in butter & served with roasted potatoes

Vitello alla Marsala26

Veal cooked with mixed mushrooms, Marsala wine & a touch of cream, served with roast potatoes

Pollo Tricolore19

Grilled chicken breast topped with mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce, served with green beans & roast potatoes

Pollo Principessa22

Chicken breast with mushrooms, asparagus & cream sauce, served with roasted potatoes

Medaglione al Pepe Nero30

Grilled fillet medallion with black pepper sauce and roast vegetables

Salmone al Mascarpone26

Grilled salmon with creamy mashed potatoes, green beans & mascarpone-orange sauce

Fegato alla Veneziana26

Venetian-style calf liver with onions & red wine sauce, served with mashed potatoes

Filetto al Dolcelatte35

Grilled fillet steak topped with melted Gorgonzola cheese, served with chips (recommended with peppercorn or red wine sauce)

Ribeye Steak31.95

Grilled ribeye steak (300g), served with chips and vegetables

Spigola alla Griglia con Gamberoni28.95

Grilled sea bass with king prawns, served with vegetables

Pizza · forno a legna

wood-fired · gluten-free base +£2 · vegan cheese +£2 · extra toppings: meat £3, vegetables £2

Pane all'Aglio V7.50

Garlic pizza bread (make it cheesy for +£1)

Focaccia7.90

Homemade Italian yeasted flatbread

Margherita V11

Tomato sauce, Fior di mozzarella & aromatic basil

Americana15

Tomato sauce, Fior di mozzarella & spicy pepperoni sausage

Vesuvio16

Tomato sauce, Fior di mozzarella, Italian sausage, chilli & olives

Caprino V16

Tomato sauce, grilled courgettes, goat cheese & caramelised onions

Hawaii16

Tomato sauce, Fior di mozzarella, cooked ham & pineapple

Gamberi e Zucchine22.95

Mozzarella, king prawns, courgettes & cherry tomato

Diavola Calabrese16

Tomato sauce, Fior di mozzarella, 'nduja, red onions, fresh chilli & basil

Pizza Parmigiana V17

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, aubergine parmigiana & basil

Fiorentina V16

Tomato sauce, Fior di mozzarella, spinach, egg & parmesan cheese

Popeye16

Tomato sauce, Fior di mozzarella, tuna, chilli & red onions

Pollo e Pancetta17

Tomato sauce, Fior di mozzarella, chicken, pancetta & sautéed mushrooms

Quattro Stagioni17

Tomato sauce, Fior di mozzarella, artichokes, ham, olives, salami & mushrooms

Bufalina18

Tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, rocket, parma-ham, cherry tomatoes & parmesan shavings

Calzone Piccante18

Folded pizza, tomato sauce, Fior di mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, pepperoni & red chillies

Bambini

kids · small / big portion

Pasta Carbonara11 / 18
Pasta Amatriciana11 / 18
Pasta Bolognese11 / 18
Pasta Arrabbiata10 / 16
Pasta Tomato or Butter & Cheese8
Chicken Goujon9.50

Crispy breaded chicken breast strips with chips

8" Pizza Margherita V8

Classic tomato sauce & mozzarella

Contorni

sides

Rocket & Parmesan Cheese5.50
Spinach, Garlic & Chilli5.50
Tomato & Red Onion Salad4.50
Sautéed Mushrooms4.50
French Beans4.50
Asparagus8
Green Salad5
Patatine Fritte (Chips)4.50
Broccoli3.50
Bowl of Mixed Olives4.50

Antipasti

starters

Salmone Tartare16.95

Fresh hand-cut salmon tartare with chopped avocado and strawberries, finished with a light orange sauce

Tricolore Salad12.50

Fresh avocado, mozzarella and tomato salad

Caesar Salad14.95

Chicken with cherry tomatoes, mixed salad leaves and croutons

Capesante in Crosta16.95

Fresh scallops in a crisp crust, served with a honey and orange sauce

Crostini Caprino & Caramelised Onion11.95

Toasted crostini topped with creamy goat's cheese and sweet caramelised onions

Fresh Pasta

made fresh

Ravioli Scamorza 'Nduja & Gorgonzola24.95

Fresh ravioli filled with scamorza cheese and spicy 'nduja, served in a rich Gorgonzola sauce

Ravioli Ricotta e Spinaci23.95

Fresh ravioli filled with creamy ricotta and spinach, topped with Parmesan cheese

Spaghetti Vongole e Gamberoni28.95

Fresh spaghetti with clams, prawns, cherry tomatoes and garlic in a chilli sauce

Rigatoni Pesce Spada e Melanzana24.95

Fresh rigatoni with swordfish, sautéed aubergine, garlic and cherry tomatoes in a light tomato sauce

Triangoli Porcini, Crema & Tartufo26.95

Fresh pasta triangles filled with porcini mushrooms, served in a creamy truffle sauce

Girasoli con Melanzane, Mozzarella & Pomodoro Grigliato24.95

Fresh sunflower-shaped pasta filled with aubergine and mozzarella, finished with grilled tomato sauce

Secondi

mains

Vitello Milanese26.90

Pan-fried veal with breadcrumbs, served with mixed vegetables and spaghetti in a tomato sauce

Pesce Spada alla Palermitana28.95

Grilled swordfish with potatoes, vegetables, capers and olives in a tomato and onion sauce

Salmone in Agrodolce26.95

Grilled salmon in a honey, lemon, lime and orange sauce, topped with fresh vegetables

Bistecca Fiorentina44.95

Grilled Argentinian T-bone steak served with vegetables and potatoes (650g)

Ali di Razza alla Griglia33.95

Grilled skate wing with lemon, capers, potatoes and vegetables, finished in a butter sauce

Pizza Speciali

wood-fired specials

Frutti di Mare22.95
Mortadella, Burrata e Pistacchio19.95
Salsiccia, Funghi e Tartufo21.95
4 Formaggi e Pesto Basilico18.95

Vini Bianchi

white wines · 175ml / 250ml / bottle

175ml250mlBottle
House Wine, Trebbiano7.509.5027Sicily · dry & fruity with a delicate bouquet
Pinot Grigio Abbazia di Novacella8.501133Italy · refreshing ripe tropical fruit flavours of melon & mango
Sauvignon Blanc Seriade91234Italy · notes of lime & lemon with floral nuances, honey & brioche
Bolla Soave Classico7.509.5029Italy · herbs, spice, grapefruit, passion fruit, white florals & almonds
Inzolia Le Rovole81030Italy · soft citrus, white peach and gentle floral notes
Grillo Villa Carumè Organic30Italy · fresh, sun-lit Sicilian white with vibrant citrus, ripe pear & subtle tropical notes
Gavi di Gavi Marchesi di Barolo131645Italy · delicate, fresh & dry on the palate
Chardonnay Colle Corviano7.509.5033Sicily · mineral nose, yellow apples, ripe exotic fruits, lemony notes & ginger
Sauvignon Blanc Mirror Lake Marlborough35New Zealand · very crisp & aromatic, grapefruit, tropical fruit & cut grass
Vermentino di Sardegna 'Laragosta'35Italy · tropical fruits with hints of sage & tomato leaf

Champagne & Prosecco

125ml / bottle

175ml250mlBottle
Villa Sandi Prosecco Rosé35Italy
House Champagne1259
Bollinger Special Cuvée NV (France 12%)75France · vibrant and inviting, refreshing with notes of apple & brioche
Bollinger Special Cuvée Rosé NV140France · only Pinot Noir from grand cru villages, delicious raspberry & redcurrant flavours
Champagne Dom Pérignon Vintage 2012 (France 12.5%)350France · full and varied, flowers mingling with fruit, the vegetal with the mineral
Villa Sandi Prosecco DOC Treviso Brut7.5034Italy

Vini Rosato

rosé wines · 175ml / 250ml / bottle

175ml250mlBottle
Pinot Grigio Blush Nao Nis9.5011.5033Italy · delicate & fruity, fresh redcurrants, dry & good consistency
Scaia Rosato Veneto35Italy · soft rose scent, intense flavour of cedar, grapefruit & raspberry

Vini Rossi

red wines · 175ml / 250ml / bottle

175ml250mlBottle
House Wine, Sangiovese7.509.5027Italy · slightly ruby, musky earthy cherries with hints of wood & spice
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colle Corviano (VE)9.5011.5033Italy · aromas of oregano, pepper, tobacco & black fruits
Merlot Seriade8.501034Italy · bright, lively ruby red, vinous bouquet with fruity notes
Nero d'Avola Organic81030Italy · lightly oaked, packed with spice & liquorice, dense & chewy
Valpolicella Ripasso Monte Garbi9.5012.5039Italy · ruby red, red fruit & cherry, soft, fresh & savoury with a spicy finish
Chianti Classico Riserva Fanatico DOCG49Italy · intense ruby, wild berries & cherries with floral notes of violet
Malbec45Argentina · ripe red fruits, black pepper & violets, with vanilla & spices
Primitivo di Manduria39Italy · rich and opulent, ripe cherries & plums with cocoa & vanilla
Negroamaro San Patrime35Italy · red and black berry fruits, dark spices & woody notes
Marchesi di Barolo DOCG75Italy · spices & flowers on the nose, full bodied, velvety with sweet tannins
Amarone della Valpolicella Tenuta Sant'Antonio DOCG89Italy · well balanced, fat tannins, soft, warm, savoury, elegant & fresh

Vini Pregiati

fine wines · bottle only

175ml250mlBottle
Cervaro della Sala 2022140Italy · Chardonnay with hints of oak, vanilla & citrus minerals
Tenuta degli Dei Roberto Cavalli 2009260Italy · rich & balanced, berry, chocolate & vanilla, full body with a juicy finish
Beaune 1er Cru Domaine 'Les Toussaints' René Monnier 2011150France · cherry red, earthy & red fruit aromas, round with elegant tannins
Barbaresco Cascina Morassino 2018 DOCG85Italy · red fruits, floral notes & spices, medium to full bodied with silky tannins
Brunello di Montalcino Gianni Brunelli 2015 DOCG190Italy · herbs, aromatic spices & cherries, soft & harmonic, full bodied & velvety
Tignanello IGT Antinori 2015350Italy · violets, bramble & rosemary, very dense with deep tannins & great depth
Barolo Cerequio Michele Chiarlo 2006 DOCG160Italy · ripe fruit, mint, gentian roots & spices, rich body with delicate tannins
Chateau Pichon Baron 2007240France · fresh red fruit & blackberry, long-lasting with dense, precise tannins
Chateau Leoville Barton Saint Julien 2014180France · Cabernet & Merlot, deep ruby with cassis & cedar
Bolgheri Sassicaia 2017500Italy · black fruit & spices, silky, medium to high tannins
Barbaresco Gaja 2017360Italy · forest fruits, plums, liquorice, mineral & coffee, dense & full bodied
Tignanello IGT Antinori 2008650Italy · chocolate, black cherry & spice in a lush, soft texture, velvety & very long

Dolci

made here, finished at the table

Panna Cotta GF7

Homemade creamy dessert with sugar, gelatine & vanilla pods, topped with a fruit coulis

Profiterolo7.50

Soft choux pastries filled with chantilly cream, covered with chocolate cream

Cannolo Siciliano8.50

Crispy tube-shaped shell of fried dough, filled with sweet ricotta with a hint of citrus zest & chopped pistachios

Affogato8.50

Double espresso, amaretto liqueur & vanilla ice cream

Pistachioso8.50

Homemade signature dessert: ladyfinger, mascarpone cheese, biscuits, liqueur & Italian pistachio cream

Tiramisù della Casa7

Homemade classic tiramisu with mascarpone cream, rum, coffee & Disaronno almond liqueur

Sgroppino9

Italian cocktail made with Prosecco, vodka, a scoop of lemon sorbet & mint

Gelato Artigianale7 / 9

2 or 3 scoops of homemade Italian ice cream: vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, salted caramel, pistachio

Sorbetto VE GF7 / 9

2 or 3 scoops of sorbet: lemon or mango

Dessert of the Day8.50

Ask your waiter for the special dessert of the day

After Dinner

cocktails

Espresso Martini10

Vodka, Tia Maria, vanilla syrup & espresso

Il Capitano10

Kalua, Baileys, Captain Morgan, cream & vanilla ice cream

Il Siciliano10

Jack Daniels whiskey, coffee, vanilla ice cream & amaretto liqueur

Menu Offer

every day, 10am to 4pm · a Sicilian sharing table, served as trios

Cicchetti

small plates

Tris Arancini15.95

Meat and peas · ham and cheese · spinach and cheese

Tris Bruschetta12.95

Classic · guacamole and mozzarella · mushrooms

Tricolore Salad11.95

Avocado, mozzarella and tomato

Tris Caponata, Crocchette & Spice Polpette15.95

Pizza & Bread

Tris Pizza 9"17.95

Piccante · ham & cheese · vegetarian

Tris Focaccia11.95

Mozzarella · cherry tomatoes · mushrooms

Tris Bread4.95

Crusty bread · pane e olive · grissini

Fish & Meat

each trio served with vegetables and potatoes

Tris di Carne29.95

Entrecôte · veal Milanese · fillet steak

Tris di Pesce31.95

Sea bass · salmon · squid

Tris di Pollo24.95

Valdostana · tricolore · Milanese

Pasta & Risotto

Tris Lasagna25.95

Classic · 4 formaggi & veg · Norma

Tris Gnocchi24.95

Sorrentina · 4 formaggi · courgettes and prawns

Tris Pasta23.95

Cacio e pepe · Amatriciana · Norma

Tris Risotto25.95

Parmesan & saffron · vegetarian · crab & prawns

Tris Sides

Tris Vegetable6.95

Asparagus · spinach · broccoli

Tris Salad5.95

Rocket · lettuce · riccia

Tris Tomato & Onion4.95

Cherry tomatoes · big tomatoes · concassé

Tris Desserts

Tris Cake13.95

Tiramisù · profiteroles · panna cotta

Tris Gelato5.95

Pistachio · chocolate · nocciola

Tris Drinks

Tris Cocktails24.95

Your choice of any three cocktails

Tris Drinks24.95

House wine · Aperol Spritz · Limoncello Spritz

Special Panozzi

make your own, choose your fillings

Make Your Own Panozzi13.95

Mortadella, Parma ham, coppa, pancetta, speck, Salame Napoli, Salame Milano, Salame Finocchiona, broccoli, salsiccia, avocado, stracciatella, bufala mozzarella, burrata, gorgonzola, taleggio, caprino, zucchini, melanzane, pomodoro, peperoni, carciofi, basil, onion, lettuce, rocket

Special Sicilian Platter

to share · for two or four

OffertaSpecial Sicilian Platter32.95 / 49.95

Meat arancini, parmigiana, polpette, caponata melanzane & carciofi, crocchette, mixed focaccia, olives, salumi & formaggi

Fresh Home-Made Pasta

made fresh every day, for two · please ask your waiter

OffertaFresh Home-Made Pasta28.95

Girasoli, torteloni, ravioli, triangoli, quadroni, pappardelle, tagliolini

How to order

call 01483 284343 to order direct · also on Deliveroo & Uber Eats

Pizze

made with the finest Italian ingredients · vegan or gluten-free base +£2 · extra toppings: meat £3, vegetables £2

Focaccia V6.5

Homemade Italian yeasted flatbread

Pane all'Aglio V6.5

Garlic pizza bread

Margherita V11

Tomato sauce, mozzarella & basil

Americana13

Tomato sauce, mozzarella & spicy pepperoni sausage

Hawaii15

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, cooked ham & pineapple

Diavola Calabrese15

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, Nduja, red onions & chilli

Caprino V14

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, courgettes, goat cheese & caramelised onions

Ortolana V15

Tomato, mozzarella & grilled vegetables (courgettes & aubergines)

Fiorentina V15

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spinach, egg & parmesan

Pollo e Pancetta15

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, chicken, pancetta & mushrooms

Popeye15

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, tuna, chilli & red onions

Quattro Stagioni15

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, artichokes, ham, olives, salami & mushrooms

Bufalina17

Tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, rocket, Parma Ham, cherry tomatoes & parmesan shavings

Calzone Piccante16

Folded pizza: tomato sauce, mozzarella, cooked ham, mushrooms, pepperoni, oregano & red chillies

Antipasti

starters · * subject to availability

Arancini8.95

Two fried rice balls filled with mozzarella & minced meat

Bruschetta V VE7.5

Homemade focaccia topped with marinated fresh tomato, red onions, basil, garlic & extra virgin olive oil

Burrata V12

Italian creamy cheese with cherry tomatoes confit, dried black olives & balsamic glaze

Calamari *12

Deep-fried squid rings served with homemade aioli

Carpaccio di Manzo15

Thin slices of raw beef fillet with rocket, parmesan shavings, drizzled with lemon juice & extra virgin olive oil

Gamberoni Aglio e Peperoncino *15

Pan-fried shell-off king prawns cooked with garlic, butter, fresh chilli & white wine sauce, served with homemade focaccia

Melanzana Parmigiana V8.5

Homemade baked aubergine with tomato sauce, Fior di latte mozzarella cheese & basil

Pasta & Risotto

* subject to availability

Linguine Gamberoni21.95

Linguine with king prawns, fresh garlic, cherry tomatoes, white wine & olive oil

Gnocchi al Filetto21.95

Traditionally homemade gnocchi with garlic, strips of fillet steak, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, parmesan cheese & drizzled with truffle oil

Gnocchi di Zucca V18.95

Traditionally homemade pumpkin gnocchi with dried apricot, sage & Gorgonzola sauce

Tagliatelle al Salmone18

Tagliatelle pasta with salmon, tomato sauce & a touch of cream

Tagliatelle alla Aragosta *35

Tagliatelle pasta with half a fresh lobster, brandy, cherry tomatoes, garlic & basil

Italian Classic Dishes14.95

All Italian traditional dishes such as Spaghetti Bolognese, Carbonara & Lasagne available on request

Risotto Mare *25

Italian Arborio rice with mixed seafood, garlic, cherry tomatoes & extra virgin olive oil

Risotto Tartufo V16.95

Italian Arborio rice with mushrooms & truffle sauce

Carne & Pesce

meat & fish · * subject to availability

Scaloppine alla Milanese23

Veal in breadcrumbs served with spaghetti & tomato sauce

Pollo Tricolore18

Grilled chicken breast topped with mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce, served with asparagus & new potatoes

Tagliata di Manzo e Rucola29

Grilled sliced 300g ribeye steak served on a bed of fresh rocket, topped with shaved Parmesan & served with chips

Filetto dello Chef35

Grilled fillet steak with asparagus, carrots, duchess potatoes & a tomato gratin topped with Parmesan cheese

Branzino in Guazzetto *25

Grilled fillet of sea bass with prawn & bisque sauce, served on a bed of roasted potato, asparagus & carrots

Salmone al Mascarpone23

Grilled salmon served with creamy mashed potatoes, crispy asparagus & drizzled with a Mascarpone orange sauce

Contorni

sides

Rocket & Parmesan Cheese5.5
Spinach, Garlic & Chilli5.5
Tomato & Red Onion Salad4.5
Sautéed Mushrooms4.5
Green Salad4.5
Patatine Fritte (Chips)3.5
Mixed Salad5.5
Broccoli4.5
Mixed Olives4.5
Asparagus9

Bambini

for children · £8 each

Spaghetti Pasta8

A choice of sauce: Tomato, Carbonara or Bolognese

Chicken Goujon & Chips8
8" Pizza Margherita8
buon appetito Please tell us about allergies, and the kitchen will look after you.