alla brace (open-fire grill)

Arrosto di Pesce Misto ala meloncino
Meloncino’s finest seafood platter including crayfish, calamari, mussels gratin, prawns and line fish, served with rice and home-made chips.

Pesce fresco di Giornata alla Griglia
Grilled line fish with a lemon butter sauce, served with rice.

Aragosta alla griglia (per 100g)
Grilled cape rock lobster (crayfish) served with lemon butter, garlic butter, peri-peri, salmoriglio sauce, served with rice.

Gamberi Grigliati
Grilled king prawns, served with rice.
Grilled tiger medium/large prawns, served with rice.

contorni (sides)

Patate Fritte
Thinly sliced homemade potato chips.

Patate Arrosto
Roasted potato with salt, black pepper, olive oil and rosemary.

Insalata di Rucola e Pachino
Salad of rocket and cherry tomatoes and Parmesan cheese.

Spinaci Saltati in Padelle con Peperoncino
Sautéed spinach with olive oil, garlic and chilli.

Verdure miste al forno
A selection of mixed vegetables, oven-roasted Italian style.

pizzeria

Bruschettone
Toasted bread.

Al prosciutto
Cream cheese, Parma ham, Porcini mushrooms and cherry tomato.

Quattro stagioni
Cream cheese, mortadella, salami, cherry tomato and sliced boiled egg.

Fagottino Napoletano
Folded Napoletan-style pizza.

Ripieno con mozzarella e prosciutto crudo
Mozzarella and Parma ham.

Ripieno con mozzarella e salame
Mozzarella and salami.

Crostini
Sliced toasted French loaf.

Mozzarella and smoked salmon.

Mozzarella and bresaola.

Calzoni
Folded Roman-style pizza.

Mozzarella and bacon.

Mozzarella, chilli and salami.

Pizza
All our pizzas are served the traditional Roman style (thin base). Napoletan style (thick base) pizza is available on request.

Focaccia Bianca con Rosmarino
Plain base with olive oil and rosemary.

Margherita
Tomato base with mozzarella and basil.

Capricciosa
Tomato base with mozzarella, Parma ham, mushrooms, olives, and boiled egg.

Boscaiola
Plain base with mozzarella, mushrooms and meat sausage (salsiccia).

Bresaola
Tomato base with rocket, cherry tomato, bresaola and shavings
of Parmesan.

Campagnola
Tomato base with mozzarella, mushrooms, sliced baby marrow, aubergine, capers, rocket and avocado.

Veneziana
Plain base with mozzarella, spinach, gorgonzola cheese, olive oil and salt.

Diavola
Tomato base with mozzarella, salami and mortadella.

Provolina
Plain base with mozzarella, smoked cheese, speck (smoked ham) and beef.

Parma
Tomato base, mozzarella, rocket, prosciutto and shavings of parmesan.

Pizza Frutti di Mare
Tomato base with mixed seafood.

Salmonata
Plain base with mozzarella, smoked salmon, capers and black pepper.

meloncino Caldo Napoletana
Tomato based Napoletan pizza with Buffalo Mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, olive oil, salt and oregano. (Hot toppings)

meloncino Freddo Napoletana
Tomato based Napoletan pizza with Buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, olive oil, salt and oregano. (Cold toppings)

PLEASE NOTE:
Unfortunately we cannot do any “half and half” or sharing of pizza’s. There willl be a minimum 30 minute preparation time during peak hours.

Extra Toppings
Mozzarella
Mozzarella di bufala
Parmesan cheese
Mushrooms
Olives
Artichoke
Avocado (seasonal)
Prosciutto
Bresaola
Salami

dolce, frutta e caffe (desserts)

Danesi Filtro
Danesi Espresso
Danesi Cappucino

Semifreddo di Nutella
Semi-frozen Nutella mousse.

Tiramisu
Layered mascarpone cheese and sponge biscuits soaked in Danessi espresso.

Panna Cotta alla Crema di Caffe
Panna cotta with a Danesi coffee sauce.

Torta Strepitosa ai 3 Cioccolati
Baked cream pasticciera and white chocolate on a milk chocolate biscuit base topped with seasonal wild berries and a dark chocolate sauce.

Flan Cioccolato Caldo
Home-made Belgian chocolate flan with a melted dark chocolate centre, served with sorbet. (Preparation time 20min)

Sorbetti
A selection of lemon or strawberry sorbets.

Sorbetto al meloncino
Meloncino’s finest melon sorbet.

Piatto di Frutta Mista
An array of fresh, succulent seasonal fruit.

Piatto di Formaggi Misti
An assortment of cheeses, served with biscuits and fruit preserves.

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antipasti (starters)

Pane
Freshly baked home-made Italian bread

Ostriche Fresche
Fresh Namibian oysters

Antipasti Misti
A selection of antipasti, including rotollo di mozzarella
(mozzarella), salmone marinato (salmon), tortino di zucchini
(baby marrow) and tronchetto melanzana (eggplant).

Zuppetta di Mare Mista
Mussels, baby octopus, prawns, shrimps, calamari and fresh
cherry tomatoes in a fish broth garnished with toasted garlic
bread.

Rotolo di Mozzarella Farcito con Bresaola
Layers of mozzarella, rocket and pine nuts wrapped in
bresaola (cured beef), sliced and dressed with extra virgin
olive oil, black pepper and vintage balsamic.

Prosciutto di Parma Tagliato a Mano
Hand-sliced Parma ham served on a bed of fresh rocket,
drizzled with a Balsamic reduction.

Prosciutto con Gelato di Grana Padano e Mascarpone
Hand-sliced prosciutto served with a Grana Padano and Mascarpone ice cream, drizzled with balsamic.

Misto di Montagna e Formaggi Misti
A selection of the finest imported Italian cold meats and
cheese.

Tronchetto di Melanzana alla Parmiggiana
Sliced aubergine with ham, mozzarella and a tomato based
sauce, topped with Parmesan, fresh basil and oregano.

Zuppetta di Cozze in Bianca
Fresh mussels cooked in an olive oil, garlic and chili sauce garnished with toasted garlic bread.

Carpaccio di Carne con Sedano e Parmiggiano
Beef carpaccio with sliced celery and parmesan dressed with
olive oil, lemon and black pepper.

Tortine di zucchine con crema di formaggio parmiggiano
Baked tartlet of baby marrow, served with a delicate cream of Parmesan and drizzled with a vintage balsamic.

insalate (salads)

Grappolo d’Oro
Mixed garden herbs with rocket, chicory, carrots, corn,
mushrooms, olives and tuna, dressed in Italian dressing.

Caprese
Imported mozzarella served with tomatoes and basil, dressed
in Italian dressing and Balsamic reduction.

Carciofi
Artichokes with lettuce, rocket, black olives, mozzarella and
sun dried tomatoes, topped in an Italian dressing.

Primavera
A combination of fresh garden herbs, lettuce, shaved
Parmesan and grilled chicken, in a honey and chilli dressing.

Salmone
A selection of garden herbs, lettuce, smoked salmon,
avocado, cherry tomato and cream cheese, topped with
Italian dressing.

Melone e Gamberi
A selection of garden herbs, lettuce, slices of sweet melon
and prawns, served on a bed of rocket with a lemon and
orange dressing.

primi piatti (pasta dishes)

Farfalle con Gamberi, Zucchine e Pecorino
Butterfly pasta with sliced baby marrows, prawns, cherry tomato
and grated Pecorino.

Bucatini Amatriciana
Traditional roman dish with pancetta (Italian ham), red onions, white wine, chilli and Pecorino in a tomato based sauce.

Spaghetti Scoglio in Carta Fata
Spaghetti with mixed seafood, fresh cherry tomato and chilli, wrapped in a transparent wrapping.

Tagliolini Salmone Radicchio e Speck
Home-made pasta cooked with smoked salmon, cognac, red chicory, cream and smoked ham.

Fettuccine Bolognese
Home-made pasta with a beef mince and tomato based sauce, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

Risotto Campagnola
Risotto with mixed seasonal vegetables, Pecorino and
Parmesan cheese.

Gnocchetti di Patata e Spinaci al Gorgonzola
Home-made potato and spinach gnocchi in a cream and Gorgonzola sauce.

Tortelloni di Mare
Home-made seafood tortelloni in a light cream sauce.

Ravioloni di Zucca
Home-made ravioli (large) of pumpkin in a light cream sauce.

Spaghetti Carbonara
Traditional Roman dish with a bacon, egg, black pepper and Pecorino sauce. (Please note: We do not use cream or mushrooms)

Risotto alla Pescatora
Risotto with mixed seafood, cherry tomato and chilli.

zuppa (soup)

Minestrone
Seasonal vegetable soup.

secondi carne (meat)
cucina (kitchen)

Cotoletta di Vitella alla Milanese
Crumbed veal, sautéed Milanese style, served with Italian
oven roasted vegetables.

Osso Buco alla Romana
Veal (on the bone) and mixed vegetables stewed in a tomato
and white wine sauce, served with potato purée.

Millefoglie di Filetto con Funghi Porcini e salsa Tartufata
Medallions of fillet topped with a creamy truffle and porcini mushroom sauce, served with potato purée.

Saltimbocca alla Romana
Sliced veal in a sage, white wine and black pepper infusion,
topped with Parma ham, served with seasonal vegetables.

Scaloppina all ‘Agrumi (Arancio e Limone)
Veal escallops cooked in a butter, brandy and citrus sauce,
served with seasonal vegetables.

Fagottini di Pollo
Chicken paillard filled with asparagus and smoked Italian
cheese, wrapped in Parma ham and cooked in a cream,
brandy and mushroom sauce, served with marinated peppers.

alla brace (open-fire grill)

Tagliata di Manzo alla Righetto
Slices of grilled sirloin steak topped with fresh rocket, cherry tomatoes, lemon, oregano and shavings of Parmesan.
(Prepared medium-rare and served luke-warm)

Tagliata di Manzo all’ Aceto Balsamico Invecchiato 10 Anni
Slices of grilled sirloin steak topped with salt, black pepper
and a 10 year old Balsamic vinegar, served with Italian roast potatoes. (Prepared medium-rare and served luke-warm)

Abbacchio Scottadito
Grilled lamb cutlets seasoned with olive oil, lemon, oregano,
salt and black pepper, served with Italian roasted potatoes.

Bistecca di Manzo
Grain-fed sirloin, grilled and seasoned with olive oil, lemon, oregano salt and black pepper, served with seasonal
vegetables.

secondi di pesce (fish)
cucina (kitchen)

Filetto di Pesce al Pinot Grigio e Pinoli
Fillet of line fish poached in Pinot Grigio wine and pine nuts,
served with seasonal vegetables.

Filetto di Pesce in Crosta di Patate
Fillet of line fish encrusted with a potato gratin and oven
roasted (Preparation time 20min).

Fileto di Pesce alla Siciliana
Fillet of line fish cooked in a tomato, olive and caper sauce,
served with seasonal vegetables.

Calamari Grigliati o Fritti
Grilled or fried baby calamari, served with rice.