Modern Italian Kitchen Menu Breakdown 2023 PDF

Modern Italian Kitchen – Menu Breakdown Breakfast: NOTE: Breakfast is only served on Saturday, Sunday and Public holidays. Only from 9am - 11am Remember to take butter and jams (preserves) and condiments to the table Remember to ask your client how they want their eggs cooked (sunny side up, ove...

Modern Italian Kitchen – Menu Breakdown Breakfast: NOTE: Breakfast is only served on Saturday, Sunday and Public holidays. Only from 9am - 11am Remember to take butter and jams (preserves) and condiments to the table Remember to ask your client how they want their eggs cooked (sunny side up, over easy, scrambled, hard, soft). Remember to ask what bread they want (white, brown, rye) Mini - 1 egg, 2 rashers bacon, grilled tomatoes, fries, toast and preserves Classico - 2 eggs, 2 rashers bacon, grilled tomato, grilled mushrooms, fries, toast and preserves Italio Breakfast - 2 eggs, 3 rashers bacon, Italian sausage, grilled mushrooms and onions, fries, toast and preserves Grande - 2 eggs, 3 rashers bacon, a homemade beef patty topped with fried onions and sals, fries, toast and preserves Smashed Avo - Rye toast with cream cheese and avocado, topped with tomato relish and feta, served with 2 eggs Egg, Mince on Toast - 2 slices of toast topped with our homemade bolognese and 2 fried eggs Starters: Italian Meatballs – Meatballs stuffed with provolone cheese (matured mozzarella), covered with Napolitana, and served with a small focaccia Melanzane Parmigiano – A stack of Brinjals (eggplant), parmesan, mozzarella and Napolitana sauce, baked in the oven and served with a small focaccia. Fried Ravioli – Fried and crumbed homemade mozzarella ravioli, served with a parmesan and Napolitana sauce Beef Carpaccio – Thinly sliced beef (rump), served with wild rocket, cherry tomatoes and parmesan shavings Chimichurri Steak (150g) - Sliced rump, done in the pizza oven and drizzled with chimichurri Parmesan Crumbed Mushrooms - Button mushrooms crumbed in a parmesan crumb served with a dipping sauce  Chicken Livers - Chicken livers pan fried with peppers and onions in a mild peri-peri sauce. Served with bruschetta bread Calamari - Falklands calamari, grilled or lightly battered, served with either a lemon butter or a garlic & lime aioli sauce Mussels - Black mussels in a creamy lemon butter sauce served with toasted bruschetta Small portion: +- 8 Large portion: +- 16 Antipasto Platter - Pastrami, salami, peperoni, provolone (matured mozzarella), mozzarella Fior Di Latte, Camembert, roasted peppers, black and green pitted olives, artichokes, olive tapenade and sundried tomato pesto dips. Served with olive oils & herb focaccia Stuffed Peppadews - Stuffed Peppadews with cream cheese, coated with parmesan crumbs. Deep fried and served with a Peppadew aioli Insalata: Note: All salads are served with a small focaccia. Always take balsamic vinegar and olive oil to the table if a salad is ordered. The salad is one size. You cannot order a small or half portion House salad – roasted peppers, caramelised onions, balsamic marinated cherry tomatoes, feta, olives, roasted Brinjals (eggplant), roasted almonds, and mixed lettuce Chicken – Grilled chicken, avocado, feta, Peppadews, red onion, cherry tomatoes, mixed lettuce. Served with a Mediterranean house or honey mustard dressing Caprese – Authentic buffalo mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, basil pesto, balsamic reduction, and fresh basil Greek Salad - Cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta and calamata olives, mixed lettuce. Served with a Mediterranean house dressing Italio Chef Salad - Salad greens, cherry tomatoes, caramelised onions, crispy bacon, grilled chicken, roasted peppers, cucumber, crumbled blue cheese or feta. Topped with a balsamic reduction Bruschetta: NOTE: You get 4 pieces per portion Italian – Topped with diced tomato, red onion, garlic and basil. Sprinkled with a balsamic olive oil reduction and parmesan shavings Fig, Bacon and Camembert – Topped with a fig preserve, bacon bits, caramelized onion, melted camembert cheese and sesame seeds Tomato Chilli Chutney, Bacon & Cream Cheese - Topped with cream cheese, homemade chilli tomato chutney and bacon bits Carpaccio Bruschetta – Topped with sun-dried tomato pesto, rocket, sliced cherry tomatoes, beef carpaccio & parmesan shavings Burgers: NOTE: All burgers are served with either a grilled chicken breast or 180g beef patty. Basted in Italio BBQ basting. All burgers are served with either fries or a side salad Original - Fresh tomato, rocket, and red onion Cheese – Original burger topped with a cheddar cheese slice. Sauce – Original burger topped with a sauce: mushroom, pepper, cheese, garlic, blue cheese Jalapeno - Original burger topped with back bacon, grilled jalapenos and cheese sauce Italian Picante - Original burger topped with grilled salami picante and peppadew aioli Recommend adding avo. (Add Avo R18) Blue cheese – Original burger topped with a creamy blue cheese sauce, caramelised onions and roasted almonds. Recommend adding bacon. (Add Bacon R22) Bacon Feta Peppadew – Original Burger topped with bacon, Danish feta, Peppadew & creamy sweet chilli sauce  Italian Steak (150g) - Tenderized Rump steak, marinara tomato sauce, grilled onions and melted provolone cheese (matured mozzarella) Plant Based - 100% plant-based. Brands will change from time to time. If a customer asked what brand the patties are, go confirm with management Carne/Meat: NOTE: Our meat is aged for a minimum of 24 days. We offer homemade Italian Bbq basting or Italian herbs, olive oil and lemon basting. All meat is served without a side. The idea is to build your own plate with meat, sauce and a side. Meats: Rump – 200g or 300g Rib-eye - 300g T-bone – 500g Fillet - 250g Tomahawk - +/- 650g Pork Ribs – 500g Pork Chops- 400g made with secret sweet marinade and topped with Pork Crackling Sides: Normal Fries (served with chip spice) Italian roasted vegetables (vegetables vary) Salad – tomato, lettuce, red onion, olives, parmesan, olive oil Penne or fettuccini pasta with olive oil and parmesan Smashed potato with garlic & thyme butter (Note: not mash) Sauces: Pepper sauce Garlic sauce Mushroom sauce Cheese sauce Chimichurri Blue Cheese sauce Pizza: NOTE: We offer the option of half and half where you choose 2 different pizzas for each half, you pay for the most expensive one. Our pizzas are only made with a thin base. Our tomato base contains garlic and onions (This cannot be removed, it is premade). Pizza Bases: Normal base 30cm Banting base 28cm – Base made from cauliflower. NOTE: only comes in a large size Gluten free 28cm – Base made from rice flour. NOTE: only comes in a large size Pumpkin base 28cm - NOTE: only comes in a large size Neapolitan sourdough base 30cm - NOTE: only comes in a large size Focaccia: The base focaccia is Olive oil, garlic and herbs Add Tomato base Add Mozzarella Add Blue cheese, caramelized onions & toasted almonds NOTE – Always take balsamic vinegar, olive oil and side plates to the table if a focaccia is ordered Pizza options: NOTE: V – vegetarian H – Hot/Chilli Margherita (V) – Tomato base, mozzarella, fresh basil Pepperoni - Tomato base, mozzarella and pepperoni Regina – Tomato base, mozzarella, ham and mushrooms Hawaiian – Tomato base, mozzarella, ham and pineapple Messicano (H) – Tomato base, mozzarella, BBQ sauce, mince, chilli, Peppadew and fresh basil Vegetarian (V, H) – Tomato base, mozzarella, mushrooms, roasted peppers, fried onion, artichokes, feta, garlic and chilli  Pancetta – Tomato base, mozzarella, bacon, avocado and feta Fiamma (H) – Tomato base, mozzarella, salami, roasted green peppers, chilli and olives Moderna Marinara - Tomato base, mozzarella, marinated sweet cherry tomatoes, bacon, feta and basil Classico Italiano - Tomato base, mozzarella, anchovies, olives and capers Griglia Pollo – Tomato base, mozzarella, Italian grilled bbq chicken, roasted red peppers, feta and balsamic reduction Roma – Tomato base, mozzarella, salami, ham, feta OR blue cheese Agnello Picante – Tomato base, mozzarella, spiced lamb (mild), yogurt, feta, mushrooms and coriander pesto. Mimosa E Funghi – Tomato base, mozzarella, bacon, cream cheese, mushroom, peppadew and sweet chilli Italian Pulled Pork (H) – Pulled Pork, bacon, pineapple, jalapeno, cherry tomato & red onion Carnosa (H) – Tomato base, mozzarella, bacon, salami, salami picante (spicy salami), green peppers, chilli, and feta Provolone (H) – Tomato base, provolone (matured mozzarella), blue cheese, salami picante(spicy salami), garlic, chilli, cherry tomatoes, rocket and lemon wedges Pizza Ragu - Tomato base, mozzarella, tender slow cooked beef ragu, topped with olive oil, basil and Grana Padano (matured parmesan) Il Fico Formaggio (V) – Tomato base, mozzarella, Fig preserve, camembert cheese, caramelized onion, and sesame seeds Pollo Supremo - Tomato base, mozzarella, grilled chicken, salami picante (spicy salami), red onion, mushrooms, Peppadew, yogurt swirl and fresh rocket Alla Pepato - Tomato base, mozzarella, feta, pepperoni, olives, peppers and fresh basil Pizza Di Carpaccio - Tomato base, mozzarella, beef carpaccio (cold), roasted cherry tomatoes, rocket, balsamic glaze and Grana Padano (matured parmesan)  Parma De Fior - A taste of Napels with a Napolitan pizza base, tomato base, Fior Da Latte cheese, parma ham, rocket and Grana Padano (matured parmesan) La Zucca - Tomato base, mozzarella, roasted butternut, feta, caramelized onion and bacon Pasta: NOTE: All pastas contain Napolitana sauce. All pastas are garnished with rocket and Grana Padano (matured parmesan). Customers will choose a sauce and the type of pasta they want. Tell customers approx. 25min We offer the option to share a LARGE pasta at an additional charge of R22. Pasta Choices: Spaghetti Penne Fettuccine Gluten free Ravioli – Mince (made in house) Panzerotti – Baby spinach and ricotta (made in house) Gnocchi – Potato based pasta (made in house) Pasta Sauces: Napolitana – Italian tomato sauce. Add Chilli to make an Arrabiata Basilico – Basil pesto, cream and roasted almond shavings. NOTE: All pesto’s contain almonds and parmesan Vegetariano - Roasted peppers, Brinjals (eggplant), mushrooms, olives, garlic and a creamy Napolitana sauce Bolognese – Italian tomato sauce and minced beef Puttanesca – Anchovies, olives, capers, chilli, garlic and Napolitana sauce Alfredo – Ham, mushrooms, and cream Pollo Ardente – Grilled chicken, sundried tomato pesto, chilli, olive oil and garlic (dry pasta, no cream). (Add Cream R15)  Moderna Spaghetti Meatballs- Stuffed Italian Meatballs with Provolone cheese covered in a Napolitana, Basil and marinara cherry tomato sauce served with spaghetti pasta Salami Picante – Salami picante (spicy salami), cream, marinara (balsamic marinated cherry tomatoes), garlic, chilli, chives, and lemon zest Pasta Alla Vodka – Grilled chicken, creamy vodka (Russian bear) Napolitana sauce, garlic, and fried onions Blu Formaggio – Blue cheese, cream, basil pesto and crushed walnuts Pollo La Favorita – Grilled chicken, mushrooms, fried onion, and cream Agnello Picante – Spiced lamb, creamy Napolitana sauce, mushrooms, and fresh coriander. Pulled Pork - Pulled pork, Bacon, Jalapeno, caramelized onion, Peppadew and a creamy Napolitana sauce La Zucca - Chilli, garlic, rosemary and butternut panzerotti in a creamy burnt butter sage sauce Specialities: Note - All specialities are served with a 1 side of choice. More then one will be charged for full price Carne: T-bone Florentina – 500g T-bone roasted in the pizza oven and topped with roasted garlic, fresh rosemary, thyme and olive oil. Served with your choice of side. NOTE: Only served medium or medium rare. T-bone Midollo - 500g T-bone roasted in the pizza oven topped with a dry rub with thyme and bone marrow butter. Served with an oven roasted bone marrow and your choice of side Beef Lasagne- Layers of Bechamel sauce, pasta layers, classic bolognaises and cheese. Served with toasted bruschetta or side salad. Note – takes approx. 25min Veal Milanese - Veal cutlets, crumbed and deep fried, served with pasta e olio, Italian side salad, rocket and a parmesan and Napolitana dipping sauce  Veal Lemone – Veal cutlets served with a creamy lemon sauce. Served with your choice of side. Veal Marsala – Veal cutlets served with a creamy Marsala (Italian sweet wine) wine sauce and porcini mushrooms. Served with your choice of side. Red Chimichurri Steak - 300g Sliced rump perfectly roasted in the pizza oven and drizzled with red pepper chimichurri and served with your choice of side Polo: Pollo Formaggio-Tendered crumbed chicken breast covered in a creamy jalapeno cheese sauce topped with 3 cheese crust and maple glazed bacon strips. Served with your choice of side. Spatchcock Chicken +-1kg – Basted in our homemade peri – peri (hot), BBQ or lemon and herb sauce. Roasted in the pizza oven and served with your choice of side Option of a full or half chicken. Important to tell customers it takes approx. 35 mins Pollo E’ Pancetta – Chicken breasts stuffed with cream cheese, provolone and peppadews. Wrapped in bacon, then oven roasted and covered in a creamy sweet chilli sauce. Served with your choice of side. Lemon Piccata- Grilled chicken breast covered in a burnt sage butter and lemon cream sauce. Served on a bed of fettuccine pasta and topped with parmesan. (No side included) Pollo Lemone – Tender crumbed chicken breasts covered in a creamy lemon sauce. Served with your choice of side. Pesce: Calamari - Grilled Falklands calamari, grilled or lightly battered and fried. Served with a lemon butter or a garlic, lime aioli sauce. Served with your choice of side Kingklip - Grilled kingklip lightly battered in flour and served with a white wine, garlic and lemon sauce. Served with your choice of side Black Mussels - +- 16 mussels in a creamy lemon butter sauce. Served with toasted bruschetta.  Desserts: Deep fried oreos - oreos deep fried in waffle batter. Served with vanilla ice cream. 5 per portion Double chocolate mousse – White and Belgian chocolate mousse mixed Cioccolate Calzone – calzone filled with milk chocolate, caramel and crunchy biscuits served with a scoop of ice cream. Ferrero Rocher Pizza – Pizza base smothered in Nutella spread, sprinkled with hazelnuts and crushed wafer Malva Pudding- Classic Malva Pudding served with ice cream or custard Chocolate brownies – Classic brownie served with ice cream or whipped cream. NOTE: Contains nuts Panacotta – A classic sweet Italian mousse and with cream, served with a wafer and a choice of a honey and almond topping Chocolate Panacotta - Creamy and smooth Italian mousse with a rich chocolate flavour and served with a wafer Tiramisu – Coffee flavoured Italian dessert. Layers of ladyfingers dipped in a coffee and Kahlua mixture, layered with a whipped mixture of cream, sugar and mascarpone cheese, flavoured with cocoa. Italian Lemon Cheesecake - A delectable citrus infused indulgence Waffles: Maple syrup Banana Caramel Belgian and white chocolate Nutella and berries Bar one and Toffee sauce Drinks: Beer on tap: Castle lite Stella Artois Hoegaarden Leffe Blond Wine per glass: Sauvignon Blanc GD Life Franschhoek Cellar Durbanville Hills Chardonnay Durbanville Hills Chenin Spier Semi Sweet Boschendal Le Bouquet White Blends Pierre Jordan Tranquille Rose GD Life sweet Durbanville Hills Merlot Shiraz Leopard’s Leap Merlot Porcupine Ridge Durbanville Hills Cabernet Sauvignon Franschhoek Cellar Durbanville Hills Pinotage du toitskloof Red Blends Important things to remember All our vegetables are cooked with garlic All the pesto’s contain almonds and parmesan The tomato base contains garlic and onions If a customer has a severe allergy please make sure to tell the chefs and the manager at the pass Make sure to take condiments to the table before the food arrives and take them away once the customers are finished eating Condiments – salt, pepper, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Tabasco, tomato sauce Make sure to take side plates if the table is sharing food Make sure to repeat orders to tables When taking a phone take away order, make sure to get the name and cell phone number of the customer Make sure your tables are always clean and set properly Up selling to your tables is key, so knowing your menu is very important Things that will be expected from you as a waiter Always be on time for your shifts You are required to work 5 shifts a week. 2 of those shifts need to be over the weekend If you cannot make your shift it is your responsibility to find someone to replace you Always have all your waiters tools with you Waiters tools – pens, notebook, lighter, waiters friend, cloth, float(R150 cash and R50 coins), apron You will need to pack in and out the shop in the mornings and at night You will be required to do duties at the end of each shift Duties – folding cutlery, folding boxes, cleaning and filling condiments, cleaning waiter stations, making pasta plates, filling spray bottles, cleaning wine stands, filling wet wipes, filling lamps and anything the managers say are extra duties that need to be done. Taking out food and drinks to all the tables Teamwork is very important so help each other out Learning your food menu and drinks menu When working smoking you must clean the ashtrays regularly You are only allowed to smoke with the permission of a manager Waiter Fines (Not a discussion) Dancing in front of customers Not in your section and nobody knows where you are Not cleaning and resting tables Not taking out condiments Leaning against everything/ sitting on counters Late for shift Not showing up without permission (could be imitate dismissal) Taking out you own name in the shift list Not doing your job Could lead to immediate dismissal Waiter duties that are not done Talking back to Management Other fines will be issued to things not mentioned above at the managers discretion