Spice Dines Italian at The Grand Assembly Rooms York
Overview
Our first post lockdown meal in York is at the Ask Italian at the Assembly Rooms, which we last visited on our 30 year anniversary celebration weekend in summer 2019. This is a large restaurant with plenty of room to social distance.
Included in the price is a two course meal (starter and main).
This is one of our Spice Dines Around the World meals so please bring your Spice Dines Passport along for a stamp if you have one. If you don't already have one we will provide one on the night. Once you have ten stamps in your passport you will receive a bottle of wine or box of chocolates.
The Grade I listed York Assembly Rooms is an 18th-century building originally used as a place for high class social gatherings in the city and is a fabulous venue to get together.
Includes
Two course dinner
Extras
Any drinks or desserts can be paid for on the night.
Location & Itinerary
Starter and main are included...
Starters
BURRATA CAPRESE (v) - Creamier and more indulgent than mozzarella, burrata is served with tomatoes, rocket and basil.
SPINACH & RICOTTA ARANCINI (v) - Crispy ricotta and spinach risotto balls served with a spicy tomato dip.
CHEESE FONDUTA (v) - Rich cheese fondue, crowned with a garlic and herb crumb, served with warm dough sticks. Dip dip hooray!
CHICKEN LECCA-LECCA - Breaded chicken fillets served with a spicy tomato dip and garlic mayonnaise.
BRUSCHETTA (v) - Toasted pagnotta bread with marinated tomatoes, fresh basil and ricotta salata.
MUSHROOMS AL FORNO - Mushrooms stuffed with mozzarella and aged hard cheese, breadcrumbs and onions, baked on Italian bread, served with garlic mayonnaise.
FORMAGGI FRITTI - Scamorza cheese coated and fried until oozy, served with spicy mayonnaise.
Mains - a choice of:
MEAT AND FISH
N’DUJA RAVIOLI BURGER - A large ravioli stuffed with N’duja sausage meat and ricotta, served in a rosemary & olive oil bun, topped with scamorza cheese, crispy prosciutto, balsamic red onions and spicy mayonnaise. Served with zucchini fritti or chips if you prefer the status quo.
SEA BASS AL FORNO - Sea bass fillet baked with baby potatoes, tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach and a white wine sauce.
POLLO MILANESE - Breaded butterfly chicken breast, seasoned and roasted. Served with roasted new potatoes or chips, broccoli and a creamy mushroom sauce.
SALADS
SALMON NICOISE SALAD - Oven-roasted salmon fillet, with baby potatoes, green beans, boiled egg and olives. Served on mixed salad leaves in our citrus dressing.
INSALATA DI POLLO E PANCETTA - Pan-fried chicken breast and crispy pancetta, avocado, tomatoes, spinach, cos lettuce and red onion with a sweet mustard dressing.
PASTA
KING PRAWN & CRAYFISH - Succulent king prawns and crayfish in a creamy seafood and tomato sauce with a hint of chilli, topped with a large king prawn in its shell.
ASPARAGUS & PANCETTA CARBONARA - Crispy pancetta and asparagus in a velvety mascarpone and cheese sauce, topped with crispy smoked prosciutto.
LASAGNE - Green egg pasta sheets with beef and pork ragu, topped with creamy béchamel sauce.
PENNE AL MANZO PICCANTE - Beef and red wine ragu, beef meatballs, fresh chillies, roasted peppers and balsamic red onions, topped with mozzarella.
PENNE AL POLLO DELLA CASA - Seasoned chicken breast, mushrooms and pasta baked in a creamy mushroom and white wine sauce.
FETTUCCINE BOLOGNESE - Our hearty beef and red wine ragu is served with flat ribbon fettuccine, the way they eat it in Rome.
PENNE ARRABIATA CON POLLO - Chicken breast in a fiery rich tomato and basil sauce.
SPAGHETTI AL POMODORO (v) - Plum tomatoes, garlic and basil in a rich tomato sauce topped fresh mozzarella.
SPAGHETTI LENTIL RAGU - A hearty ragu of green lentils and mixed vegetables in a rich sundried tomato sauce.
LINGUINE CARBONARA - Crispy pancetta in a rich creamy mascarpone and cheese sauce.
LINGUINE CON FRUTTI DI MARE - King prawns, mussels, clams and squid in a rich tomato and white wine sauce.
SPINACH & RICOTTA GIRASOLE (v) - Meaning 'sunflower', these pretty pasta parcels are served with spinach and a mascarpone cream sauce.
RISOTTO CON POLLO E FUNGHI - Chicken breast and sautéed mushrooms in a rich cheese and white wine sauce.
PIZZA
FROM CALABRIA, WITH LOVE - Fiery Calabrian N’duja sausage meat, pepperoni, mozzarella and ricotta cheese on a tomato base, topped with breadcrumbs and finished with a drizzle of honey. Served with extra honey on the side.
PRIMAVERA FOREVER - A creamy white base topped with chicken breast, balsamic red onions, roasted peppers, grated courgette and spinach. Served with green pesto on the side for you to dollop or dip.
TWO EGG FIORENTINA - Two soft-baked free range eggs, spinach, olives, mozzarella, mascarpone and fontal cheese on a tomato base.
CAPRINA - Goat’s cheese, rocket, plum tomatoes, olive tapenade and mozzarella on a tomato base.
SALAMI MISTI - Salami, pepperoni, smoked prosciutto, roasted peppers, balsamic red onions and mozzarella on a tomato base.
POLLO PICCANTE CON PANCETTA - Seasoned chicken breast, pancetta, roasted peppers, red chillies, mushrooms, spinach, mozzarella and fontal cheese on a tomato base.
CALZONE POLLO - Chicken breast, pancetta, mushrooms, roasted peppers, olives, tomato sauce and mozzarella.
CALZONE CARNE PICCANTE - Pepperoni, ham, beef and red wine ragu, fresh chillies, sautéed mushrooms, tomato sauce and mozzarella.
MARGHERITA (v) - Tomato and mozzarella with oregano.
FOUR CHEESE MARGHERITA (v) - Sweet dreams are made of cheese - mascarpone, mozzarella, fontal and aged hard cheese on a tomato base.
STROMBOLI - Pepperoni on a tomato and mozzarella base. We'll add chillies if you like it hot.
VERDURE - Artichokes, mushrooms, roasted peppers, fontal cheese and olives dressed with rocket leaves.
If you have special dietary requirements they will be able to cater, but please let us know when booking.
Meet inside at 7:30pm.
The restaurant is in York city centre, just a few minutes walk from the railway station.
Host & Everything Else
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