ASK Italian Restaurant Colchester

A crunchy mix of chickpeas, peas, corn and broad beans

Large green Nocellara olives from Sicily

A folded garlic bread stuffed with mozzarella and riserva cheese

Mushrooms al forno, calamari, chicken lecca-lecca, dough sticks and zucchini fritti, served with a spicy tomato dip and garlic mayonnaise

Milano salami and coppa ham, fresh mozzarella, riserva cheese, rocket salad and rosemary olive oil bread with smoked chilli jelly and olive tapenade

Creamier and more indulgent than mozzarella, burrata is served with plum tomatoes, rocket and basil

Twice baked soufflé on a bed of spinach in a rich cheese sauce, served with warm dough sticks

Rich cheese fondue, crowned with a garlic and herb crumb, served with warm dough sticks. Dip dip hooray!

Crispy ricotta and spinach risotto balls served with a spicy tomato dip

Choose between plain or fontal cheese and chilli, or try a mix. Served with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar

Hearty soup with vegetables, chickpeas, cannellini beans and orzo pasta. Topped with a cheesy dumpling

Lightly breaded and fried until golden, served with garlic mayonnaise. MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) approved

Breaded chicken fillets served with a spicy tomato dip and garlic mayonnaise

Crispy golden-fried squid served with garlic mayonnaise

Toasted pagnotta bread with marinated tomatoes, fresh basil and ricotta salata

Pork and beef meatballs baked on Italian bread in a spicy tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella and mascarpone

Succulent king prawns, oven roasted on Italian bread with garlic and parsley

Under 200 calories (Kcal); Oven roasted butterfly king prawns seasoned with lemon juice and plum tomatoes, topped with rocket and yellow courgette ribbons

Most Loved. Mushrooms stuffed with mozzarella and riserva cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic and onions, baked on Italian bread, served with garlic mayonnaise

Succulent king prawns and crayfish in a creamy tomato and lobster bisque with a hint of chilli, topped with a large king prawn in its shell

Crispy pancetta and asparagus in a velvety sauce made with mascarpone, pecorino and riserva cheese

Green pesto and cream sauce, with fine green beans and pine nuts. Topped with purple basil pesto – winner of a Great Taste 2018 award

Italian Luganica sausage in a creamy tomato and truffled mushroom sauce topped with mascarpone, smoked prosciutto and truffle infused olive oil

A long ravioli filled with pockets of four cheese, oven baked on top of a rich beef ragu

Served in a creamy tomato and lobster bisque. Topped with a large king prawn in its shell and fresh samphire

Meaning 'sunflower', these pretty pasta parcels are served with spinach and a mascarpone cream sauce

Beef and Chianti ragu, dressed up for the occasion in this special charcoal black and white ravioli; served with a red wine sauce

Green egg pasta sheets with beef and pork ragu, topped with creamy béchamel sauce

Penne pasta with beef meatballs, beef and pork ragu, fresh chillies, roasted peppers and balsamic red onions, topped with mozzarella

Cannelloni filled with a hearty beef and pork sausage ragu, baked in a tomato and basil sauce and topped with mascarpone

Seasoned chicken breast, mushrooms and pasta baked in a creamy mushroom and white wine sauce

Our hearty beef and pork ragu is served with flat ribbon fettuccine, the way they eat it in Rome. If you prefer you can choose spaghetti

Chicken breast in a fiery rich tomato and basil sauce

Plum tomatoes, garlic and basil in a rich tomato sauce topped with fresh mozzarella

A hearty ragu of green lentils and mixed vegetables in a rich sundried tomato sauce

Crispy pancetta in a rich creamy sauce with mascarpone, pecorino and riserva cheese

King prawns, mussels, clams and squid in a rich tomato sauce

Risotto with tender chicken breast and sautéed mushrooms in a white wine sauce

Two soft-baked free range eggs, spinach, olives, mozzarella and mascarpone cheese

Goat's cheese, rocket, plum tomatoes, olive tapenade and mozzarella

A pea purée base topped with tender baby kale, asparagus, peas, red pepper pearls, spinach, balsamic red onions and vegan mozzarella alternative

Tender lamb shoulder, fontal cheese, roasted peppers, spinach, balsamic red onions and pine nuts

Milano and fennel salami, pepperoni, smoked prosciutto, roasted peppers and balsamic red onions

Most Loved. Seasoned chicken breast, pancetta, roasted peppers, red chillies, mushrooms, spinach, rosemary and fontal cheese

Fiery Calabrian N'duja sausage meat, red pepper pearls, balsamic red onions and fontal cheese. We'll add chillies if you like it hotter

Chicken breast, pancetta, mushrooms, roasted peppers, olives, tomato sauce and mozzarella

Pepperoni, fresh chillies, ham, beef and pork ragu, sautéed mushrooms, tomato sauce and mozzarella

Goat's cheese, grilled aubergines, roasted peppers, oven roasted tomatoes, spinach, tomato sauce and mozzarella

Tomato and mozzarella with oregano

Sweet dreams are made of cheese - mascarpone, mozzarella, fontal and riserva cheese on a tomato base

Pepperoni on a tomato and mozzarella base. We'll add chillies if you like it hot

Artichokes, mushrooms, roasted peppers, fontal cheese and olives dressed with rocket leaves

Chicken and sautéed mushrooms, tomatoes and mozzarella

Breaded butterfly chicken breast, seasoned and roasted. Served with roasted new potatoes or chips, broccoli and a creamy mushroom sauce

A Tuscan classic: slow-roasted pork belly in a herbed red wine sauce, served with roasted new potatoes and broccoli

Sea bass fillet baked with new potatoes, tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, and a white wine sauce

Beef shin and shallots slow cooked in rich Chianti red wine sauce with a cheesy dumpling. Topped with our rosemary olive oil bread and served with a side of broccoli

Fresh egg frilly tagliatelle with crispy pancetta and asparagus in a velvety sauce made with mascarpone, pecorino and riserva cheese, served smaller with a rainbow salad

Fresh egg frilly tagliatelle in a green pesto and cream sauce, with fine green beans. Topped with purple basil pesto – winner of a Great Taste 2018 award, served smaller with a rainbow salad

Goat's cheese, rocket, plum tomatoes, olive tapenade and mozzarella, served smaller with a rainbow salad

Seasoned chicken breast, pancetta, roasted peppers, red chillies, mushrooms, spinach, rosemary and mozzarella, served smaller with a rainbow salad

Pan-fried chicken breast, tender baby kale, cos lettuce and radicchio in a Caesar dressing, topped with ciabatta croutons and riserva cheese

Pan-fried chicken breast and crispy pancetta, avocado, tomatoes, spinach, cos lettuce and red onion with a sweet mustard dressing

Goat's cheese and balsamic onion crostinis, on tender baby kale, cos lettuce, artichokes, plum tomatoes and red pepper pearls, tossed in a citrus dressing

Served with garlic mayonnaise

Chips with garlic and fontal cheese. Served with garlic mayonnaise

Skinny cut fries served with a spicy tomato dip

Lightly battered courgette sticks, served with garlic mayonnaise

Candy stripe beetroot, yellow courgettes, plum tomatoes, cucumber, red pepper, mixed leaves, radish and a citrus dressing on the side

Creamy spinach topped with herby breadcrumbs

Pink pasta pockets filled with rhubarb. Served on vanilla custard, topped with rhubarb compote, crumble and extra custard on side

Under 200 calories (Kcal); A lighter take on a classic made with yoghurt and cream, dressed with raspberries, strawberries and an edible flower

A smooth white chocolate parfait served with a cascading sour cherry shimmer sauce, cream and crumble

Italian for dumplings, these mini chocolate gnocchi are filled with Nutella and served with chocolate sauce on the side to dip and dunk

Zesty dark chocolate tart on a seeded base, served with tangy raspberry sorbet

Passion fruit and raspberry cheesecake on a biscuit base, drizzled with tangy passion fruit sauce, served with vanilla gelato

Creamy cheesecake on a cookie base, sprinkled with crunchy honeycomb chocolate pieces. Served with vanilla gelato

Calling all salted caramel lovers, our warm cookie is topped with two scoops of salted caramel gelato and salted caramel sauce

Poached pear on an almond frangipane base, with raspberries and vanilla gelato

Most Loved. Hot toffee sauce is poured over the dark chocolate cup at your table, revealing a hidden scoop of vanilla gelato on top of a heavenly hot chocolate fondant

Limonata (Lemon), Aranciata Rossa (Blood Orange)

Crisp and refreshing non-alcoholic beer with a delicate and bitter taste

A light, crisp, dry lager

Easy drinking ale packed with citrus flavour

Made with 100% fresh pressed juice of apples, blended by hand

Made with 100% fresh pressed juice of apples and dark fruits for a sweet, fruity finish

Ask your waiter about our limited edition seasonal beers ciders

A classic Italian aperitivo - Aperol, Prosecco and soda

Prosecco with elderflower cordial, vodka and a twist of lemon

A refreshing mix of gin, elderflower cordial and tonic water garnished with rosemary

Strawberry pink gin and tonic, garnished with rosemary

Craft vodka and apple juice mixed with blackberry syrup, garnished with an edible flower

Strawberry syrup, lemon juice, topped up with soda water

The ultimate Italian cocktail, bitter Campari, sweet vermouth and gin

Prosecco, strawberry pink gin and a dash of strawberry syrup, garnished with an edible flower

Rum, strawberry syrup, lime and lemon juice garnished with fresh mint

Rum, mango, passion fruit, lime and lemon juice garnished with fresh mint

Mango, passion fruit, lime and lemon juice, garnished with fresh mint

Well balanced, goes perfectly with seafood and fish

A crisp, easy drinking Chardonnay blend

Refreshing, with peach and apricot flavours

Well balanced between fresh and fruity, with ripe pear flavours

An intense fruity aroma with a delicate taste

A refreshing wine with citrus fruit flavours

Refreshing and aromatic with delicate citrus fruit flavours

Bright pink in colour with a fresh, crisp taste

Full bodied and luscious with ripe flavours of black plum and Morello cherry

Medium bodied Nero D'Avola Shiraz, flavoured with red berry fruits

With hints of wild berries and a fresh, delicate taste. Easy drinking

A smooth, rich red with full fruit flavours

Vibrant and juicy, medium bodied red wine

Balances ripe fruit flavours with a hint of spice

A classic pinot grigio with added sparkle

The classic Italian sparkling aperitivo

A crunchy mix of chickpeas, peas, corn and broad beans

Large green Nocellara olives from Sicily

A folded garlic bread stuffed with mozzarella and riserva cheese

Mushrooms al forno, calamari, chicken lecca-lecca, dough sticks and zucchini fritti, served with a spicy tomato dip and garlic mayonnaise

Milano salami and coppa ham, fresh mozzarella, riserva cheese, rocket salad and rosemary & olive oil bread with smoked chilli jelly and olive tapenade

Creamier and more indulgent than mozzarella, burrata is served with plum tomatoes, rocket and basil

Twice baked soufflé on a bed of spinach in a rich cheese sauce, served with warm dough sticks

Rich cheese fondue, crowned with a garlic and herb crumb, served with warm dough sticks. Dip dip hooray!

Crispy ricotta and spinach risotto balls served with a spicy tomato dip

Choose between plain or fontal cheese and chilli, or try a mix. Served with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar

Hearty soup with vegetables, chickpeas, cannellini beans and orzo pasta. Topped with a cheesy dumpling

Lightly breaded and fried until golden, served with garlic mayonnaise. MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) approved

Breaded chicken fillets served with a spicy tomato dip and garlic mayonnaise

Crispy golden-fried squid served with garlic mayonnaise

Toasted pagnotta bread with marinated tomatoes, fresh basil and ricotta salata

Pork and beef meatballs baked on Italian bread in a spicy tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella and mascarpone

Succulent king prawns, oven roasted on Italian bread with garlic and parsley

Under 200 calories (Kcal); Oven roasted butterfly king prawns seasoned with lemon juice and plum tomatoes, topped with rocket and yellow courgette ribbons

Most Loved. Mushrooms stuffed with mozzarella and riserva cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic and onions, baked on Italian bread, served with garlic mayonnaise

Succulent king prawns and crayfish in a creamy tomato and lobster bisque with a hint of chilli, topped with a large king prawn in its shell

Crispy pancetta and asparagus in a velvety sauce made with mascarpone, pecorino and riserva cheese

Green pesto and cream sauce, with fine green beans and pine nuts. Topped with purple basil pesto – winner of a Great Taste 2018 award

Italian Luganica sausage in a creamy tomato and truffled mushroom sauce topped with mascarpone, smoked prosciutto and truffle infused olive oil

A long ravioli filled with pockets of four cheese, oven baked on top of a rich beef ragu

Served in a creamy tomato and lobster bisque. Topped with a large king prawn in its shell and fresh samphire

Meaning 'sunflower', these pretty pasta parcels are served with spinach and a mascarpone cream sauce

Beef and Chianti ragu, dressed up for the occasion in this special charcoal black and white ravioli; served with a red wine sauce

Green egg pasta sheets with beef and pork ragu, topped with creamy béchamel sauce

Penne pasta with beef meatballs, beef and pork ragu, fresh chillies, roasted peppers and balsamic red onions, topped with mozzarella

Cannelloni filled with a hearty beef and pork sausage ragu, baked in a tomato and basil sauce and topped with mascarpone

Seasoned chicken breast, mushrooms and pasta baked in a creamy mushroom and white wine sauce

Our hearty beef and pork ragu is served with flat ribbon fettuccine, the way they eat it in Rome. If you prefer you can choose spaghetti

Chicken breast in a fiery rich tomato and basil sauce

Plum tomatoes, garlic and basil in a rich tomato sauce topped with fresh mozzarella

A hearty ragu of green lentils and mixed vegetables in a rich sundried tomato sauce

Crispy pancetta in a rich creamy sauce with mascarpone, pecorino and riserva cheese

King prawns, mussels, clams and squid in a rich tomato sauce

Risotto with tender chicken breast and sautéed mushrooms in a white wine sauce

Two soft-baked free range eggs, spinach, olives, mozzarella and mascarpone cheese

Goat's cheese, rocket, plum tomatoes, olive tapenade and mozzarella

A pea purée base topped with tender baby kale, asparagus, peas, red pepper pearls, spinach, balsamic red onions and vegan mozzarella alternative

Tender lamb shoulder, fontal cheese, roasted peppers, spinach, balsamic red onions and pine nuts

Milano and fennel salami, pepperoni, smoked prosciutto, roasted peppers and balsamic red onions

Most Loved. Seasoned chicken breast, pancetta, roasted peppers, red chillies, mushrooms, spinach, rosemary and fontal cheese

Fiery Calabrian N'duja sausage meat, red pepper pearls, balsamic red onions and fontal cheese. We'll add chillies if you like it hotter

Chicken breast, pancetta, mushrooms, roasted peppers, olives, tomato sauce and mozzarella

Pepperoni, fresh chillies, ham, beef and pork ragu, sautéed mushrooms, tomato sauce and mozzarella

Goat's cheese, grilled aubergines, roasted peppers, oven roasted tomatoes, spinach, tomato sauce and mozzarella

Tomato and mozzarella with oregano

Sweet dreams are made of cheese - mascarpone, mozzarella, fontal and riserva cheese on a tomato base

Pepperoni on a tomato and mozzarella base. We'll add chillies if you like it hot

Artichokes, mushrooms, roasted peppers, fontal cheese and olives dressed with rocket leaves

Chicken and sautéed mushrooms, tomatoes and mozzarella

Breaded butterfly chicken breast, seasoned and roasted. Served with roasted new potatoes or chips, broccoli and a creamy mushroom sauce

A Tuscan classic: slow-roasted pork belly in a herbed red wine sauce, served with roasted new potatoes and broccoli

Sea bass fillet baked with new potatoes, tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, and a white wine sauce

Beef shin and shallots slow cooked in rich Chianti red wine sauce with a cheesy dumpling. Topped with our rosemary & olive oil bread and served with a side of broccoli

Fresh egg frilly tagliatelle with crispy pancetta and asparagus in a velvety sauce made with mascarpone, pecorino and riserva cheese, served smaller with a rainbow salad

Fresh egg frilly tagliatelle in a green pesto and cream sauce, with fine green beans. Topped with purple basil pesto – winner of a Great Taste 2018 award, served smaller with a rainbow salad

Goat's cheese, rocket, plum tomatoes, olive tapenade and mozzarella, served smaller with a rainbow salad

Seasoned chicken breast, pancetta, roasted peppers, red chillies, mushrooms, spinach, rosemary and mozzarella, served smaller with a rainbow salad

Pan-fried chicken breast, tender baby kale, cos lettuce and radicchio in a Caesar dressing, topped with ciabatta croutons and riserva cheese

Pan-fried chicken breast and crispy pancetta, avocado, tomatoes, spinach, cos lettuce and red onion with a sweet mustard dressing

Goat's cheese and balsamic onion crostinis, on tender baby kale, cos lettuce, artichokes, plum tomatoes and red pepper pearls, tossed in a citrus dressing

Served with garlic mayonnaise

Chips with garlic and fontal cheese. Served with garlic mayonnaise

Skinny cut fries served with a spicy tomato dip

Lightly battered courgette sticks, served with garlic mayonnaise

Candy stripe beetroot, yellow courgettes, plum tomatoes, cucumber, red pepper, mixed leaves, radish and a citrus dressing on the side

Creamy spinach topped with herby breadcrumbs

Pink pasta pockets filled with rhubarb. Served on vanilla custard, topped with rhubarb compote, crumble and extra custard on side

Under 200 calories (Kcal); A lighter take on a classic made with yoghurt and cream, dressed with raspberries, strawberries and an edible flower

A smooth white chocolate parfait served with a cascading sour cherry shimmer sauce, cream and crumble

Italian for dumplings, these mini chocolate gnocchi are filled with Nutella and served with chocolate sauce on the side to dip and dunk

Zesty dark chocolate tart on a seeded base, served with tangy raspberry sorbet

Passion fruit and raspberry cheesecake on a biscuit base, drizzled with tangy passion fruit sauce, served with vanilla gelato

Creamy cheesecake on a cookie base, sprinkled with crunchy honeycomb chocolate pieces. Served with vanilla gelato

Calling all salted caramel lovers, our warm cookie is topped with two scoops of salted caramel gelato and salted caramel sauce

Poached pear on an almond frangipane base, with raspberries and vanilla gelato

Most Loved. Hot toffee sauce is poured over the dark chocolate cup at your table, revealing a hidden scoop of vanilla gelato on top of a heavenly hot chocolate fondant

Limonata (Lemon), Aranciata Rossa (Blood Orange)

Crisp and refreshing non-alcoholic beer with a delicate and bitter taste

A light, crisp, dry lager

Easy drinking ale packed with citrus flavour

Made with 100% fresh pressed juice of apples, blended by hand

Made with 100% fresh pressed juice of apples and dark fruits for a sweet, fruity finish

Ask your waiter about our limited edition seasonal beers & ciders

A classic Italian aperitivo - Aperol, Prosecco and soda

Prosecco with elderflower cordial, vodka and a twist of lemon

A refreshing mix of gin, elderflower cordial and tonic water garnished with rosemary

Strawberry pink gin and tonic, garnished with rosemary

Craft vodka and apple juice mixed with blackberry syrup, garnished with an edible flower

Strawberry syrup, lemon juice, topped up with soda water

The ultimate Italian cocktail, bitter Campari, sweet vermouth and gin

Prosecco, strawberry pink gin and a dash of strawberry syrup, garnished with an edible flower

Rum, strawberry syrup, lime and lemon juice garnished with fresh mint

Rum, mango, passion fruit, lime and lemon juice garnished with fresh mint

Mango, passion fruit, lime and lemon juice, garnished with fresh mint

Well balanced, goes perfectly with seafood and fish

A crisp, easy drinking Chardonnay blend

Refreshing, with peach and apricot flavours

Well balanced between fresh and fruity, with ripe pear flavours

An intense fruity aroma with a delicate taste

A refreshing wine with citrus fruit flavours

Refreshing and aromatic with delicate citrus fruit flavours

Bright pink in colour with a fresh, crisp taste

Full bodied and luscious with ripe flavours of black plum and Morello cherry

Medium bodied Nero D'Avola Shiraz, flavoured with red berry fruits

With hints of wild berries and a fresh, delicate taste. Easy drinking

A smooth, rich red with full fruit flavours

Vibrant and juicy, medium bodied red wine

Balances ripe fruit flavours with a hint of spice

A classic pinot grigio with added sparkle

The classic Italian sparkling aperitivo