The celebration of one of the world's most popular cuisines continues at the Café at The Italian Cultural Centre. In association with the Italian Embassy, the café promotes Italian home style cooking at its original best. Lush green lawns and perfect surroundings make it an ideal venue for a lunch rendezvous' and other special occasions.

The menu is recreated every month to acquaint members if the Cultural Centre, with the diversity of this cuisine.

We are open Monday to Friday, from 10.00 Am to 7 PM, and on Wednesday nights we're open for dinner and on weekends for lunch.

Reservations:For reservations Call: 91-011-24674575
Visit us at: Nayaya Marg Chanakya Puri,New Delhi

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Antipasti

Bruschetta Alla Romana

Grilled Ciabatta with tomatoes and basil and Ligurian olive oil: Rs.95/-

Insalata verde (v)

An Inviting salad of mixed greens with simple oil and lemon dressing
Without cheese:Rs.85/- with Bocconcini: Rs.130/-

Insalata Cesare alla Diva (nv)

Our version of Caeser’s salad, with garlic tossed croutons with choice of chicken

With chicken: Rs.160/- without chicken: 125/-

Insalata paradiso

Rucola leaves, sliced apples, crumblings of gorgonzola cheese and
white balsamic dressing: Rs.180/-

Insalata di riso con melanzane

Sicilian rice and eggplant salad with capers and fresh mint: Rs.120/-

Insalata di gamberoni tiepidi (nv)

Warm prawn salad with mango dressing:Rs.210/-

Quiche al Prosciutto cotto (nv)

Ham and cheese pie in pastry: Rs.110/-

Quiche alla Cipolla e formaggio

Onion and cheese pie baked in flakey pastry: Rs.90/-

Antipasti misti

Grilled vegetables, miniature quiche and mixed salad. Option of honey glazed ham

Veg: Rs.160/- NVeg: Rs. 210/-

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Primi Piatti

Spaghetti Vesuvio

Spaghetti tossed with tomato and oregano sauce, with chunks of fresh mozzarella: Rs.185/-

Ravioli –la mia preferita

Simple ricotta stuffed ravioli with butter and walnuts- my all time favorite: Rs.180/-

Pasta alla Kingfish

Penne with chunks of kingfish, and hint of chilly- Mrs. Gastaldi’s recipe: Rs.230/-

Tagliolini con due tipi di formaggio e pistacchi

Tagliolini pasta with two cheese sauce, pistachios basil and black pepper: Rs.250/-

Penne alla vodka con gamberoni

Penne in a smooth pink tomato and prawn sauce, with a hint of vodka: Rs.260/-

Risotto con zucca

Pumpkin and sage risotto- with or without crispy bacon
Without bacon:Rs.220/- with bacon: Rs.270/-

Spaghetti alle Sarde

Spaghetti tossed with pine nuts fennel, raisins and sardines. From the island of Sicily: Rs.250/-

Gnocchi di patate ai funghi

Potato gnocchi in a creamy mushroom and gorgonzola sauce: Rs.240/-

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Secondi Piatti

Sogliola alla griglia con burro e limone

Pan grilled Sole fillet with a butter lemon sauce: Rs.240/-

Agneletto brodettato

Lamb cubes with lemon and egg sauce- A Roman-jewish speciality: Rs.260/-

Saltimbocca alla Romana

Our Version-Veal scallops with ham , sage and sliver of cheese: Rs.280/-

Petto di pollo con prezzemolo

Pan fried chicken breast stuffed with mascarpone, with parsley lemon oil: Rs.220/-

Pollo alla Diavola

Roasted chicken with chilly, oregano and lime- looks like angel, tastes like devil: Rs.220/-

Melanzane alla Parmigiana (v)

Discs of eggplant layered with tomato sauce and mozzarella, baked with parmesan: Rs. 190/-

Flan di carote e broccoli

This two colour flan is not only delicate but delicious as well: Rs.220/-

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Panini

Italian Grilled sandwiches with a choice of:

Ham And Cheese Rs.120/- Pepper and pesto: Rs.125/-

Chicken and tomatoes Rs. 120/- Tomato and scarmoza: Rs.90/-

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Pizze

Pizza Margherita

Fresh Mozzarella, basil and tomato pizza, named after the nineteenth century
queen of Italy: Rs.170/-

Pizza alla diavola

Spicy salami, slivers of jalapenos and mozzarella cheese: Rs.190/-

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Dolce

Torta di Cioccolato: Rs.80/-

Torta della Nonna: Rs.90/-

Ciambella di mele: Rs.80/-

Mousse di cioccolata e arancia: Rs.85/-

Gelato di mango: Rs.70/-

Sorbetto di Limone: Rs.60/-

Macedonia di frutta: Rs.85/-

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Caffe

Espresso: Rs.40/-

Macchiato: Rs.40/-

Cappuccino: Rs.48/-

Caffe Latte: Rs.45/-

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Bevande

Birra: Rs. 65/-

Vini a bicchiere: Rs. 240/--

Vini a bottiglia: Rs .1100/-

Acqua Minerale: Rs 25/-

Analcolico: Rs. 30/-