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Having worked on Dean St in Soho for the last 8 months, it’s no wonder I became a huge fan of Signor Zilli. This Soho institution has stood the test of time with its classic menu, great atmosphere, fantastic service and wide range of divine dishes. I have never met celebrity chef Signor Aldo Zilli, but Nino always makes us feel special and welcome, this time, moving a table and chairs out doors for us when all the others were occupied. We started with Grilled Squid with Sweet Chilli Sauce & Rocket – (Calamari ai Ferri con Rucola) followed by…

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19.90 TWO COURSES

23.90 THREE COURSES

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Cold Spanish Gazpacho Soup topped with Shrimps & Parmesan Croutons

Melanzana alla Parmigana with Oregano & Tomato Sauce, Parmesan Cheese

Filo Pastry Parcel stuffed with Parma Ham, Smoked Mozzarella, Artichokes with a Spicy Tomato Sauce

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Oven Roast Lamb Shank with Rosemary Gravy served with Lentils

Poached Cold Salmon with Russian Salad & Garlic Mayonnaise

Pan Fried Calfs Liver Strips with Shallot & Red Wine Sauce served with Mash

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Lemon Tart

Cappuccino Mousse

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Starters…

Minestrone di Verdure	£5.50
Seasonal Vegetable Soup
Rotolo di Scamorza Affumicata con Prosciutto di Parma alla Griglia	£8.00
Grilled smoked mozzarella wrapped in Parma ham served with rocket salad
Insalata di Granchio Servita con Mango ed Avocado	£8.50
Hand Picked Cornish Crab served with Mango and Avocado
Mozzarella di Bufala con Pomodoro Arrositi (v)	£7.00
Buffalo mozzarella with Slow Roast tomatoes & Basil Oil
Calamari ai Ferri con Rucola	£8.50
Grilled Squid with Sweet Chilli Sauce & Rocket
Antipasto Casa	£8.00
Salami, Parma Ham, Slow Roast Plum Tomato, Cheese & Olives
Funghi di Bosco Gratinati al Formaggio Caprino (v)	£7.00
Field Portobello Mushroom with Goats Cheese
Gamberoni in Salsa Mediterranea Piccante Servita con Bruschetta	£9.00
Grilled Tiger Prawns served in Mediterranean spicy sauce with toasted bread

Pasta & Risotto

Penne Arrabbiata (v)	£7.00/9.90
Penne with Tomato & Calabrian Chilli
Risotto di Mare	£15.00
Seafood Risotto
Linguine con Vongole Veraci del Mediterraneo	£11.90
Linguine with Mediterranean Clams in Garlic & White Wine Sauce
Linguine Carbonara	£8.90
Linguine with Pancetta, Eggs, Parmesan, Parsley
Risotto primavera con Caprino	£10.90
Risotto with Spring Vegetables & Goats Cheese Gratin
Orecchiette alla Sicilian	£8.90
Ear shaped pasta with anchovies, capers, olives, garlic & chilli
Ravioli d’Aragosta Fatt in Casa alla Moda Nostra £9.90/12.00 Lobster Ravioli with Shellfish & Cream Spinaci e Ricotta Ravioli £9.90 Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli in Butter & Sage Sauce
Dishes marked with the symbol (v) are suitable for vegetarian, some of our food may contain nuts. All our prices are inclusive of VAT and an optional gratuity of 12,5% will be automatically added to your final bill. It is forbidden to smoke in this premise.

Pesce

Branzino al Forno	£18.50
Seabass Fillets on Chargrilled Vegetables & Basil Dressing
Capesante con Pancetta	£16.90
Pan Fried Diver Scallops on Chickpea Mash, Crispy Pancetta, Tomato

Carne

Porchetta Abruzzese	£16.00
slow roast pork belly with baby carrots, rosemary potatoes & apple sauce
Pollo al Marsala	£15.00
Chicken breast filled with wild mushrooms, marsala wine, rosemary potatoes
Pollo all Brace con Capellini aglio e Olio	£15.00
Chargrilled, marinated chicken breat on angel hair pasta with Garlic, chilli, parsley
Vitello Milanese con Spaghetti Pomodoro
Veal Milanese with Spaghetti in Tomato & Basil Sauce (and chilli if you want)	£17.00
Vitello Al Limone
Veal Escalope with lemon & parsley sauce served with spinach                             £16.50
Bistecca con Losso al Rosmarino	£18.50
Marinated Rib Cut Beef, Chargrilled with Rosemary, Garlic & Sea Salt served with Mash

Contorni

Patate Fritte	£2.50
thin chips
Puree di Patate	£3.00
Creamy Mash
Spinaci all’ aglio e peperoncino	£4.00
Sauteed Spinach with Garlic & Chilli
Patate Arrosto e Rosmarino	£4.00
Roaste Rosemary Potatoes
Insalata Mista	£3.50
Mixed Leaf Salad
Broccoli Al Vapore	£4.00
Steamed Broccoli
Zucchini fritti	£4.00
Deep Fried Courgette
Dishes marked with the symbol (v) are suitable for vegetarian, some of our food may contain nuts. All our prices are inclusive of VAT and an optional gratuity of 12.5% will be automatically added to your final bill. It is forbidden to smoke in this premise.

Prices include VAT but exclude 12.5% optional Gratuity & Cover charge of £1.50 per person

Year Region abv% Glass 175c (£) Bottle (£ ) White Wines Grecanico Vignali Rocca mora 2007 Sicilia 12 4.00 16.00 Chenin Blanc Ormer Bay 2007 south africa 12.5 17.00 Pinot Grigio Venezie 2007 Trentino 13 5.50 23.00 Vermentino Rocca della Macie 2007 Toscana 13 26.00 Clifford Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2006 New Zealand 13 29.00 Sancerre Domaine la Croix 2007 Loire 12.5 31.50 Gavi di Gavi Villa Sparina 2006 Piemonte 13 33.50 Sauvignon Cru Maso delle Rose, Weger 2007 Alto Adige 13 35.00 Chardonnay Fabrizio Bianchi 2003 Toscana 13.5 41.00 Sparkling Wines Prosecco Rocco Venezia 24.00 House Champagne N.V. France 12 35.00 Moet et Chandon 12 42.00 Laurent Perrier Rose 12 75.00 Red Wine Sangiovese, Roccamora 2006 Sicilia 12.5 4.00 18.00 Merlot Ormer Bay 2006 south africa 12.5 4.50 19.00 Valpolicella Ca Rugate 2006 Veneto 13 23.00 Cabernet Sauvignon Perez Cru 2006 Chile 14.5 24.50 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Casal Thaulero 2006 Abruzzo 13 25.00 Chianti Classico Agricola San Felice 2005 Toscana 13 30.00 Pinot Noir Hautes Cotes de Beaune 2007 Burgundy 13.5 32.00 Shiraz Egidio Linda Dumas 2005 Australia 14 36.00 Brunello di Montalcino 2002 Toscana 13.5 55.00 Barolo Torriglione Gagliasso 2004 Piemonte 15 62.00 Rose Wine Gaio Rose 2006 Sicilia 14 4.50 21.00
SERVICE NOT INCLUDED.

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Linguine with Mediterranean Clams in Garlic & White Wine Sauce (Linguine con Vongole Veraci del Mediterraneo) while Sacha had

Hand Picked Cornish Crab served with Mango and Avocado. Followed by

Veal Milanese with Spaghetti in Tomato & Basil Sauce. Such a simple and unpretentious dish, and so utterly delicious when prepared from the finest, freshest ingredients.

Signor Zilli,
40 – 41 Dean Street, London, W1
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7734 3924
Open Monday – Friday Lunch & Dinner, Saturday – Dinner, Closed Sundays

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