Ask Italian - York in York Menu

Bundles Bundles
  • Classic Pizza Bundle For One £13.75
    • Includes One Pizza and One Side.
  • Classic Pizza Bundle For Two £27.50
    • Includes Two Pizzas and Two Sides.
  • Prima Pizza Bundle For One £16.50
    • Includes One Pizza and One Side.
  • Prima Pizza Bundle For Two £33.00
    • Includes Two Pizzas and Two Sides.
  • Classic Pasta Bundle For One £13.75
    • Includes One Pasta and One Side.
  • Classic Pasta Bundle For Two £27.50
    • Includes Two Pastas and Two Sides.
  • Fresca Pasta Bundle For One £17.75
    • Includes One Pasta and One Side.
  • Fresca Pasta Bundle For Two £35.75
    • Includes Two Pastas and Two Sides.
Breads Breads
  • Garlic Bread (V) £4.95
  • Garlic Bread with Mozzarella (V) £5.95
  • Garlic Bread Speciale with Balsamic Onion £6.25
    • A folded garlic bread stuffed with mozzarella and riserva cheese.
  • Rosemary and Olive Oil Bread (V) £5.50
    • Add N'duja ketchup, olive tapenade (V) or spicy tomato dip (V) for £1.00.
Starters Starters
  • Burrata Caprese (V) £6.25
    • Creamier and more indulgent than mozzarella, burrata is served with plum tomatoes, rocket and basil.
  • Spinach & Ricotta Arancini (V) £5.95
    • Crispy ricotta and spinach risotto balls served with a spicy tomato dip.
  • Baked Dough Balls- Fontal Cheese (V) £5.50
    • Baked dough balls with Fontal Cheese and chillies, served with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
  • Baked Dough Balls- Plain (V) £5.50
    • Baked dough balls served with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
  • Whitebait- Small £6.95
    • Lightly breaded and fried until golden, served with garlic mayonnaise. MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) approved.
  • Whitebait- Large £12.25
    • Lightly breaded and fried until golden, served with garlic mayonnaise. MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) approved.
  • Chicken Lecca-Lecca £6.75
    • Breaded chicken fillers served with a spicy tomato dip and garlic mayonnaise.
  • Calamari- Small £6.95
    • Crispy golden-fried squid served with garlic mayonnaise.
  • Calamari- Large £12.25
    • Crispy golden-fried squid served with garlic mayonnaise.
  • Butterfly King Prawns £6.95
    • Succulent king prawns, over roasted on Italian bread with garlic and parsley.
  • Light Butterfly King Prawns- Under 200 Calories (Kcal) £6.95
    • Oven roasted butterfly king prawns seasoned with lemon juice and plum tomatoes, topped with rocket and yellow courgette ribbons.
  • Mushrooms Al Forno (V) £6.25
    • Mushrooms stuffed with mozzarella and riserva cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic and onions, baked on Italian bread, served with garlic mayonnaise.
Pasta & Risotto Pasta & Risotto
  • NEW Pasta Fresca King Prawn & Crayfish £14.95
    • 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.
  • Pasta Fresca Asparagus & Pancetta Carbonara £13.50
    • Crispy pancetta and asparagus in a velvety sauce made with mascarpone, pecorino and riserva cheese.
  • Pasta Fresca Purple Basil Pesto Genovese (V) £12.75
    • Green pesto and cream sauce, with fine green beans and pine nuts. Topped with purple basil pesto- winner of a Great Taste 2018 award.
  • Pasta Fresca Purple Basil Pesto Genovese with Chicken £14.70
    • Green pesto and cream sauce, with fine green beans, pine nuts and chicken. Topped with purple basil pesto- winner of a Great Taste 2018 award.
  • NEW Pasta Fresca Sausage & Truffle Infused Olive Oil £13.95
    • Italian Luganica sausage in a creamy tomato and truffled mushroom sauce topped with mascarpone, smoked prosciutto and truffle infused olive oil.
  • Lasagne £11.25
    • Green egg pasta sheets with beef and pork ragu, topped with a creamy bechamel sauce.
  • NEW Lasagne Grande £14.75
    • Green egg pasta sheets with beef and pork ragu, topped with a creamy bechamel sauce. With beef meatballs, coppa ham, extra ragu and cheese.
  • Sausage Cannelloni £11.95
    • Cannelloni filled with a hearty beef and pork sausage ragu, baked in a tomato and basil sauce and topped with mascarpone.
  • Penne Al Pollo Della Casa £11.95
    • Seasoned chicken breast, mushrooms and pasta baked in a creamy mushroom and white wine sauce.
  • Penne Al Manzo Piccante £11.95
    • Penne pasta with beef meatballs, beef and pork ragu, fresh chillies, roasted peppers and balsamic red onions, topped with mozzarella.
  • Fettuccine Bolognese £10.75
    • Our hearty beef and pork ragu is served with flat ribbon fettuccine, the way they eat it in Rome.
  • Penne Arrabiata Con Pollo £10.95
    • Chicken breast in a fiery rich tomato and basil sauce.
  • Penne Arrabiata (V) £9.00
    • Penne pasta in a fiery rich tomato sauce.
  • Spaghetti Al Pomodoro (V) £8.65
    • Plum tomatoes, garlic and basil in a rich tomato sauce topped with fresh mozzarella.
  • Spaghetti Lentil Ragu (V) (Vegan) (VG) £9.95
    • A hearty ragu of green lentils and mixed vegetables in a rich sundried tomato sauce.
  • Linguine Carbonara £10.75
    • Crispy pancetta in a rich creamy sauce with mascarpone, pecorino and riserva cheese. Add smoked prosciutto for extra cost.
  • Linguine Con Frutti Di Mare £12.95
    • King prawns, mussels, clams and squid in a rich tomato sauce.
  • Risotto Con Pollo E Funghi £13.25
    • Risotto with tender chicken breast and sautéed mushrooms in a white wine sauce.
Prima Pizza Prima Pizza
  • NEW Two Egg Fiorentina Prima Pizza (V) £12.75
    • Two soft-baked free range eggs, spinach, olives, mozzarella and mascarpone cheese. Add coppa ham for extra cost.
  • NEW Super Green Prima Pizza (V) (Vegan) (VG) £12.50
    • A pea puree base topped with tender baby kale, asparagus, peas, red pepper pearls, spinach and balsamic red onions and vegan mozzarella alternative.
  • Caprina Prima Pizza (V) £12.50
    • Goat's cheese, rocket, plum tomatoes, olive tapenade and mozzarella.
  • Slow Cooked Lamb Prima Pizza £13.75
    • Tender lamb shoulder, fontal cheese, roasted peppers, spinach, balsamic red onions and pine nuts.
  • Salsiccia Prima Pizza £13.25
    • Fiery Calabrian N'duja sausage meat, red pepper pearls, balsamic red onions and fontal cheese. We'll add chillies if you like it hotter.
  • Salami Misti Prima Pizza £13.75
    • Milano and fennel salami, pepperoni, smoked proscuitto, roasted peppers and balsamic red onions.
  • Pollo Piccante Con Panetta Prima Pizza £13.50
    • Seasoned chicken breast, pancetta, roasted peppers, red chillies, mushrooms, spinach, rosemary and fontal cheese.
  • Margherita Prima Pizza (V) £10.15
    • Tomato and mozzarella with oregano.
  • Four Cheese Margherita Prima Pizza (V) £12.00
    • Sweet dreams and made of cheese- mascarpone, mozzarella, fontal and riserva cheese on a tomato base.
  • Stromboli Prima Pizza £12.00
    • Pepperoni on a tomato and mozzarella base.
  • Stromboli with Chillies Prima Pizza £12.00
    • Pepperoni on a tomato and mozzarella base, with added chillies to make it hot.
  • Verdue Prima Pizza (V) £11.45
    • Artichokes, mushrooms, roasted peppers, fontal cheese and olives dressed with rocket leaves.
  • Pollo E Funghi Prima Pizza £12.45
    • Chicken and sautéed mushrooms, tomatoes and mozzarella.
Calzone Calzone
  • Calzone Pollo £12.95
    • Chicken breast, pancetta, muchrooms, roasted peppers, olives, tomato sauce and mozzarella.
  • Calzone Carne Piccante £12.95
    • Pepperoni, fresh chillies, ham, beef and pork ragu, sautéed mushrooms, tomato sauce and mozzarella.
  • Calzone Goat's Cheese & Spinach (V) £12.50
    • Goat's cheese, grilled aubergines, roasted peppers, oven roasted tomatoes, spinach, tomato sauce and mozzarella.
Classic Pizza Classic Pizza
  • Margherita Pizza (V) £8.65
    • Tomato and mozzarella with oregano.
  • Four Cheese Margherita Pizza (V) £10.50
    • Sweet dreams and made of cheese- mascarpone, mozzarella, fontal and riserva cheese on a tomato base.
  • Stromboli Pizza £10.50
    • Pepperoni on a tomato and mozzarella base.
  • Stromboli with Chillies Pizza £10.50
    • Pepperoni on a tomato and mozzarella base, with added chillies to make it hot.
  • Verdure Pizza (V) £9.95
    • Artichokes, mushrooms, roasted peppers, fontal cheese and olives dressed with rocket leaves.
  • Pollo E Funghi Pizza £10.95
    • Chicken and sautéed mushrooms, tomatoes and mozzarella.
Salads Salads
  • NEW Chicken Kale Ceasar Salad £11.50
    • Pan-fried chicken breast, tender baby kale, cos lettuce and radicchio in a Ceasar dressing, topped with ciabatta croutons and riserva cheese.
  • Insalata Di Pollo E Pancetta £11.95
    • Pan-fried chicken breast and cripsy pancetta, avocado, tomatoes, spinach, cos lettuce and red onion with a sweet mustard dressing.
  • Mediterranean Goat's Cheese Salad (V) £11.25
    • 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.
Lighter Dishes (Under 550 calories (Kcal)) Lighter Dishes (Under 550 calories (Kcal))
  • Pasta Fresca Light Asparagus & Pancetta Carbonara £11.95
    • 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.
  • Pasta Fresca Light Purple Basil Pesto Genovese (V) £11.50
    • Fresh egg frilly tagliatelle in a green pesto and cream sauce, with fine green beans. Topped with purple basil pesto- winner of Great Taste 2018 award, served smaller with a rainbow salad.
  • Prima Light Pizza Caprina Pizza (V) £10.95
    • Goat's cheese, rocket, plum tomatoes, olive tapenade and mozzarella, served smaller with a rainbow salad.
  • Prima Light Pollo Piccante Con Pancetta Pizza £11.95
    • Seasoned chicken breast, pancetta, roasted peppers, red chillies, mushrooms, spinach, rosemary and mozzarella, served smaller with a rainbow salad.
Sides Sides
  • Chips (V) £3.95
    • Served with garlic mayonnaise.
  • Garlic & Cheese Chips (V) £4.25
    • Chips with garlic and fontal cheese. Served with garlic mayonnaise.
  • Zucchini Fritti (V) £3.95
    • Lightly battered courgette sticks, served with garlic mayonnaise.
  • Mixed Salad (V) £3.75
Desserts Desserts
  • Tiramisu (V) £5.75
    • Vanilla sponge cake soaked in espresso coffee, layered with mascarpone cream.
  • Pistachio & Olive Oil Cake (V) £5.75
    • Winner of a Great Taste award, this deliciously moist and nutty cake is served with cream.
  • Warm Pear Tart (V) £5.95
    • Poached pear on almond frangipane base, with raspberries and cream.
  • Passion fruit & Raspberry Cheesecake (V) £5.95
    • Passion fruit and raspberry cheesecake on a biscuit base, drizzled with tangy passion fruit sauce, served with cream.
  • Blood Orange & Chocolate Tart (V) (Vegan) (VG) £5.75
    • Zesty dark chocolate tart on a seeded base, served with cream.
  • Honeycomb Cheesecake (V) £5.95
    • Creamy cheesecake on a cookie base, sprinkled with crunchy honeycomb chocolate pieces. Served with cream.
Vegan Menu Vegan Menu
  • Vegan Rosemary & Olive Oil Bread (VG) £5.50
    • Add olive tapenade or spicy tomato dip for extra cost.
  • Vegan Baked Dough Balls (VG) £5.50
    • Served with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
  • Vegan Mixed Salad (VG) £3.75
  • Vegan Roasted New Potatoes Pasta (VG) £3.75
    • Oven roasted new potatoes.
  • Vegan Spaghetti Pomodoro Pasta (VG) £8.25
    • Plum tomatoes, garlic and fresh basil in a rich tomato sauce.
  • Vegan Penne Arrabiata (VG) £9.00
    • Penne pasta in a fiery rich tomato and basil sauce.
  • Vegan Spaghetti Lentil Ragu Pasta (VG) £9.95
    • A hearty ragu of green lentils and mixed vegetables in a rich sundried tomato sauce.
  • NEW Vegan Super Green Prima Pizza (VG) £12.50
    • A pea puree base topped with tender baby kale, asparagus, peas, red pepper pearls, spinach, balsamic red onion and vegan mozzarella alternative.
  • Vegan Mediterranean Salad (VG) £11.25
    • Balsamic onion and vegan mozzarella alternative crostinis, on tender baby kale, cos lettuce, artichokes, plum tomatoes and red pepper pearls, toassed in a sweet mustard dressing.
  • Vegan Blood Orange and Chocolate Tart (VG) £5.25
    • Zesty dark chocolate tart on a seeded base.
Non-Gluten Pizza Non-Gluten Pizza
  • Non-Gluten Margherita Pizza (V) £8.65
    • Tomato and mozzarella with oregano.
  • Non-Gluten Stromboli with Chillies Pizza £10.50
    • Pepperoni on a tomato and mozarella base, with added chillies to make it hot.
  • Non-Gluten Stromboli Pizza £10.50
    • Pepperoni on a tomato and mozarella base.
  • Non-Gluten Verdue Pizza (V) £9.95
    • Artichokes, mushrooms, roasted peppers, fontal cheese and olives dressed with rocket leaves.
  • Non-Gluten Pollo E Funghi Pizza £10.95
    • Chicken and sauteed mushrooms, tomatoes and mozzarella.
  • Non-Gluten Four Cheese Margherita Pizza £10.50
    • Sweet dreams and made of cheese- mascarpone, mozzarella, fontal and riserva cheese on a tomato base.
Non-Gluten Pasta Non-Gluten Pasta
  • Non-Gluten Bolognese Pasta £10.75
    • Our hearty beef and pork ragu served with non-gluten fusilli pasta.
  • Non-Gluten Pomodoro (V) Pasta £8.65
    • Plum tomatoes, garlic and basil in a rich tomato sauce topped with fresh mozzarella.
  • Non-Gluten Frutti Di Mare Pasta £12.95
    • King prawns, mussels, clams and squid in a rich tomato sauce.
  • Non-Gluten Carbonara Pasta £10.75
    • Crispy pancetta in a rich creamy sauce with mascarpone, pecorino and riserva cheese. Add smoked prosciutto for extra cost.
  • Non-Gluten Arrabiata (V) Pasta £9.00
    • Non-gluten fusilli in a fiery rich tomato and basil sauce.
  • Non-Gluten Arrabiata Con Pollo Pasta £10.95
    • Chicken breast in a fiery rich tomato and basil sauce.
  • Non-Gluten Vegan Lentil Ragu Pasta (VG) £9.95
    • A hearty ragu of green lentils and mixed vegetables in a rich sundried tomato sauce.
  • Non-Gluten Risotto Pollo e Funghi Pasta £13.25
    • Risotto with tender chicken breast and sautéed mushroom in a white wine sauce.
Drinks Drinks
  • San Pellegrino Limonata (Lemon)- 330ml £2.75
  • San Pellegrino Aranciata Rossa (Blood Orange)- 330 ml £2.75
  • Coca Cola- 330ml Glass Bottle £2.85
  • Coke Zero- 330ml Glass Bottle £2.75
  • Diet Coke- 330ml Glass Bottle £2.75
  • Sprite- 330ml Glass Bottle £2.75
  • Acqua Panna Still Mineral Water 500ml £2.50
  • Acqua Panna Still Mineral Water 1L £4.25
  • San Pellegrino Sparkling Water 500ml £2.50
  • San Pellegrino Sparkling Water 1L £4.25

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Hand cut chips £2.50
  • Fried Whitby whitebait with tartar aïoli £2.75
  • Sticky toffee pudding, butterscotch sauce, vanilla ice cream £4.95
  • Beer battered onion rings £2.75
  • Butternut squash soup, cumin oil, vegetable samosa and mint yoghurt £4.95
  • Salt cured olives in pesto £2.50
  • French Onion Soup simmered with VSOP brandy & merlot, gruyère croûton £4.95
  • Rump steak £16.95
  • Sweet Potato Tempura (V) (G) (E) £6.80
    • Sweet potato in crispy batter.
  • Chicken Fried Udon (SO)(G)(S) £10.80
  • Cucumber (V) £2.70
  • Beef Fried Rice (SO) (S) (E) £10.80
  • Chicken Katsu Roll (SO) (G) (S) (E) £6.50
    • Breadcrumbs chicken, avocado, cucumber, spring onion, sesame seed, spicy worchester & teriyaki sauce.
  • Nasu Dengaku (V)(SO)(G)(S) £5.90
    • Deep fried aubergine glazed with sweet miso sprinkled with sesame seed & spring onion.
  • Lychee Sake (ALC.8% 750ml) £22.00
  • Deep Fried Spicy Squid (SO)(G)(MO) £5.90
  • Sea Salt & Pepper Squid £7.95
    • Sesame seeds, tomato & chilli jam.
  • Il Grillo Di Santa Tresa Vino Spumante Brut [Sicily] £27.00
    • Organic sparkling Sicilian wine, perfectly balanced with soft, fine gentle bubbles, spectacular fruity notes and a refreshing burst of acidity.
  • Spinach Gnocchi (V) £11.25
    • Strathdon blue cheese, leeks, chestnuts, wild mushrooms, Jerusalem artichokes.
  • Roasted Rainbow Carrots (V) £3.95
  • Warm Winter Salad (VG) £5.50
    • Puy lentils, roasted winter vegetables, roast red pepper dressing.
  • Green Salad (VG) £3.50
  • Savoy Cabbage, Shallots, Chestnuts (V) £3.95
  • Orchard Pig Reveller Cider £4.60
    • A crisp, refreshing cider with a tangy note of freshly squeezed lime in the finish. The gentle sparkle enhances the flavours giving a light, moreish cider.
  • Vegan Dirty Nachos £8.95
    • Flour & beetroot chia tortillas topped with spicy chickpeas, tomato, coriander, spring onions and a dairy-free Gouda style cheese alternative. VE.
  • Karaage Sticky Chicken Bites £6.50
    • With toasted sesame, chilli, spring onion and chipotle jam
  • Fevertree Elderflower Tonic 200ml £2.75
  • Chicken Katsu £10.95
    • Firecracker chicken with steamed sticky rice and a spiced coconut curry sauce
  • Diet Coke £2.75
    • 330ml
  • Chicken & Avocado Salad £10.95
    • Grilled chicken, avocado, cos lettuce, cherry tomatoes, Asian-style slaw and sugar snap peas with a creamy lemon dressing
  • Vegetable Tempura £5.50
    • Courgette, padron peppers and cauliflower in tempura batter with a creamy curried mango dip. VE.
  • Pil Pil King Prawns £5.95
    • In a tomato, chilli and paprika sauce with toasted ciabatta.
Ask Italian - York

Ask Italian - York

location

Address

The Grand Assembly Rooms Blake St YO1 8

phone

Phone

01904637254

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clock

Opened hours

Sunday 11:00 - 22:00 Monday 11:00 - 22:00 Tuesday 11:00 - 22:00 Wednesday 11:00 - 22:00 Thursday 11:00 - 22:00 Friday 11:00 - 23:00 Saturday 11:00 - 23:00
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service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Gluten Free , Italian , Pizza , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  Kid Friendly ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Child-friendly ,  Full Bar ,  Waitstaff ,  Groups

Location
The Grand Assembly Rooms Blake St YO1 8