Vesuvius in Maidstone Menu

Antipasti / Starters Antipasti / Starters
  • Insalata Piccante £7.25
    • Tuna & chili salad with mixed leaves, olive oil, red onion, olives and cucumber.
  • Bufala & Crudo £7.75
    • Buffalo mozzarella and parma ham; served with sun-dried tomatoes and garnish salad.
  • Parmigiana (V) £7.40
    • (Traditional recipe from Napoli). Layers of egg-fried aubergines (in flour) with mozzarella and parmesan cheese, oven-baked in our rich tomato sauce.
  • Caprese (V) £7.40
    • Buffalo mozzarella with fresh tomatoes, oregano, basil and extra virgin olive oil.
  • Pizza All’ Aglio (Vegan) £6.85
    • Pizza base with garlic oil and rosemary.
  • Pizza Aglio with Cheese (V) £7.35
    • Pizza base with mozzarella, garlic oil and rosemary.
  • Mozzarella Pizzaiola (V) £6.75
    • Mozzarella melted in our rich tomato sauce; with garlic, oil and oregano.
  • Grigliata Di Vegetali (Vegan) £6.45
    • Grilled, marinated red peppers, courgettes, aubergines, mushrooms and tomatoes; with parsley and garlic oil.
  • Affettato Della Casa £6.95
    • Selection of salamis and cured meats from various Italian regions; served with bread.
  • Antipasto Vesuvius £20.95
    • (Mixed starter platter - serves 3 people). Mixed mini bruschettas, buffalo mozzarella, various Italian cured meats, marinated olives, sun-dried tomatoes and pickled vegetables.
  • Minestrone (Vegan) £7.25
    • Traditional Italian mixed vegetable soup.
  • Mixed Marinated Olives £2.90
  • Pane, Olio & Olive (Vegan) £4.95
    • Toasted bread with mixed olives and / or olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
  • Bruschetta Pomodoro (Vegan) £5.25
    • Italian bread toasted with Sicilian cherry tomatoes in extra virgin olive oil, garlic, oregano, basil and salt.
  • Bruschetta Tricolore (V) £7.25
    • Toasted bread topped with cherry tomatoes and a basil & crushed pine nuts pesto, gorgonzola cheese, garlic, oil and oregano.
  • Bruschetta Ai Funghi (V) £7.95
    • Toasted Italian bread topped with a slice of scamorza cheese and a mushroom & mascarpone cream sauce; finished with balsamic vinegar reduction and parsley.
  • Bianchetti Fritti £7.10
    • Fried whitebait in breadcrumbs; served with salad, lemon and caper mayo.
  • Calamari Alla Romana £7.40
    • Fried & battered squid rings (in milk & flour), served with lemon and chili mayo.
  • Insalata Di Mare £8.25
    • Fresh mussels, clams, calamari and prawns cooked in white wine, garlic, parsley, olive oil and a hint of chili.
  • Alici Marinate £7.05
    • Marinated anchovy fillets in olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, parsley and chili, served with toasted bread and salad.
  • Zuppa Di Fagioli £7.25
    • (Traditional recipe from Napoli). Borlotti bean soup with pancetta, onion, chili, parsley and tomato sauce.
Pastas & Risottos Pastas & Risottos
  • Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina (V) £10.95
    • (Traditional recipe from Sorrento). Pasta dumplings made from flour and water; oven-baked in a clay pot with mozzarella and tomato sauce; finished with parmesan.
  • Lasagna Della Casa £9.80
    • Layers of oven-baked lasagne pasta sheets alternated with mozzarella, bechamél, tomato and our bolognese sauce; topped with parmesan.
  • Crespoline Della Casa £10.95
    • Homemade savoury crépes with ricotta, mozzarella & ham, oven-baked in a pink tomato cream sauce, finished with parmesan.
  • Crespoline Agli Spinaci (V) £10.95
    • With ricotta, mozzarella & baby spinach; oven-baked in a pink creamy tomato sauce, topped with grated parmesan.
  • Penne Alla Vodka £10.95
    • Pasta with smoked pancetta, onion, vodka, tomato sauce and cream; topped with fresh rocket leaves.
  • Penne Al Pesto (V) £8.80
    • Penne pasta in basil pesto from Genova; with garlic, oil, parmesan and crushed pine nuts.
  • Risotto Ai Funghi (V) £12.95
    • Arborio rice with porcini mushrooms, scamorza (smoked mozzarella), parmesan, butter and parsley.
  • Risotto Ai Frutti Di Mare £13.95
    • Traditional Italian risotto (arborio rice) with mussels, clams, calamari, prawns, chili, parsley, cherry tomatoes and butter.
  • Spaghetti Pomodoro (Vegan) £8.80
    • Spaghetti cooked in our rich tomato sauce, topped with a fresh basil leaf.
  • Carbonara Cremosa £10.95
    • Spaghetti cooked in egg and cream, with smoked pancetta, parmesan, onions, olive oil and black pepper.
  • Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca £10.95
    • (Traditional recipe from Napoli). Spaghetti cooked in tomato sauce with anchovies, black olives, capers, garlic, olive oil and parsley.
  • Spaghetti a Vongole £13.95
    • (Traditional recipe from Napoli). Spaghetti cooked with fresh clams, white wine, cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, parsley and a hint of chili.
  • Spaghetti Ai Frutti Di Mare £13.95
    • Spaghetti cooked in tomato with mixed seafood (clams, mussles, prawns and calamari) with white wine, chili, oil, garlic and parsley.
  • Spaghetti Alla Diavola £12.95
    • Spaghetti with nduja pork & chili paté from Calabria (very hot), cooked in tomato sauce, oil and parsley.
  • Fettuccine Bolognese £12.45
    • Fettuccine pasta in a slow-cooked tomato sauce, containing mince beef, red wine, onions, celery, carrots and parsley.
  • Fettuccine Gorgonzola (V) £12.45
    • Fettuccine cooked in a gorgonzola cream sauce, topped with fresh rocket leaves.
Carne & Pesce / Meat & Fish Carne & Pesce / Meat & Fish
  • Polpette Della Nonna £12.95
    • (Grandma’s recipe). Beef meatballs containing garlic, egg, parsley, parmesan and breadcrumbs in tomato sauce. With your choice of potatoes or spaghetti.
  • Scaloppina Di Vitello £16.90
    • Veal escalope with mushrooms, white wine, mascarpone cheese, cream, salt, pepper; with cubetti potatoes and salad.
  • Vitello Al Limone £16.90
    • Veal coated in flour, then sautéed in butter, lemon juice and olive oil; served with salad and our cubetti potatoes.
  • Saltimbocca £17.45
    • (Traditional recipe from Sorrento). Veal escalope topped with parma ham, mozzarella cheese and sage; served with a side of cubetti potatoes and salad.
  • Pollo Alla Cacciatora £13.95
    • Pan-fried chicken breast with smoked pancetta, onions, cherry tomatoes, white wine, chili, parsley, butter and olive oil; served with salad and our cubetti potatoes.
  • Pollo Ai Funghi £13.95
    • Pan-fried chicken breast cooked in a creamy mushroom & mascarpone sauce; with a side of cubetti potatoes and salad.
  • Bistecca Alla Pizzaiola £17.45
    • (Traditional recipe from Napoli). Sirloin steak in tomato sauce, garlic and oregano; with cubetti potatoes and salad.
  • Bistecca All’ Aglio £17.45
    • Grilled sirloin steak with lots of garlic, parsley and olive oil; served with cubetti potatoes and salad.
  • Cozze Alla Marinara £10.50
    • Mussels cooked in a rich tomato sauce, with garlic, white wine, parsley and olive oil. Also available with no tomato sauce.
  • Gamberoni Alla Diavola £14.70
    • King prawns in brandy, tomato, chili, butter, garlic and parsley; with salad.
  • Frittura Di Mare Mista £15.30
    • Deep-fried whitebait in breadcrumbs, prawns and calamari in flour & milk batter; with chili mayo, lemon wedge and salad.
  • Salmone Del Golfo £14.95
    • Pan-fried salmon fillet in breadcrumbs and garlic; on a bed of sautéed courgettes & red onions and green beans.
  • Pesce Spada Alla Griglia £15.95
    • Grilled swordfish steak topped with our chef’s green sauce (contains garlic, anchovies, parsley, capers, lemon, olive oil, salt and pepper); served on a large mixed salad.
  • Spigola Al Forno £17.95
    • Whole sea-bass oven-baked with garlic, lemon, olive oil, rosemary, cherry tomatoes and basil, served with cubetti roasted potatoes and a garnish salad.
  • Spigola Al Cartoccio £18.45
    • Parcel-baked sea-bass fillets in a tomato sauce with mussels, clams, a hint of chili, white wine, parsley and garlic; served with a mixed salad.
Pizzas Pizzas
  • Calzone Vesuviano £13.50
    • Folded, half-moon pizza with a ricotta, tomato & mozzarella filling, cotto ham and spicy salami.
  • Calzone Vegetariano (V) £13.50
    • Folded, pizza filled with mozzarella, courgettes, peppers and red onion, topped with cherry tomatoes and olive oil.
  • Prosciutto e Funghi £10.95
    • Mozzarella, tomato sauce, cotto ham, mushrooms, black olives, garlic oil.
  • Monello (No Tomato Sauce) £12.50
    • Mozzarella, gorgonzola, Italian salami, ham, sun-dried tomatoes and olives.
  • Tonno e Pomodoro £10.95
    • Mozzarella, tomato sauce, tuna, olives, red peppers, red onion and chili oil.
  • Campagnola £10.95
    • Mozzarella, tomato sauce, anchovies, capers, olives, red onion and garlic oil.
  • Margherita (V) £10.50
    • Mozzarella, tomato sauce, oil and basil.
  • Quattro Formaggi (V) £10.95
    • Mozzarella, gorgonzola, goat’s cheese, parmesan, tomato sauce & fresh rocket.
  • Bianca Al Salame £10.95
    • Mozzarella, mascarpone cheese, napoli salami, sun-dried tomatoes and garlic oil. (This pizza has no tomato sauce).
  • Capricciosa £12.50
    • Mozzarella, tomato sauce, artichokes, black olives, cotto ham, spicy salami and mushrooms; finished with garlic oil.
  • Vegetariana (V) £10.95
    • Mozzarella, tomato sauce, peppers, courgettes, red onions, mushrooms and garlic oil.
  • Vesuvius £10.95
    • Mozzarella, tomato sauce, spicy salami, black olives, red onion and chili.
Contorni / Side Dishes Contorni / Side Dishes
  • Insalata Mista (Vegan) £3.95
    • Mixed leaves, tomatoes, red onions, olives, cucumber, olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
  • Rucola e Grana (V) £4.75
    • Rocket leaves, grana padano shavings, cherry tomatoes and olive oil.
  • Spinaci Cremosi (V) £4.25
    • Sautéed spinach leaves in cream and garlic.
  • Patate a Cubetti (Vegan) £3.95
    • Roast potatoes with garlic, rosemary and olive oil.
  • Patatine Fritte (Vegan) £3.75
    • Chips.
  • Fagiolini e Pomodori (Vegan) £3.95
    • Sautéed French beans and cherry tomatoes, with garlic, salt and black pepper.
  • Pomodori e Cipolle (Vegan) £3.95
    • Fresh tomatoes, red onions, mixed olives, oregano, olive oil and salt.
  • Funghi Al Pomodoro (Vegan) £4.25
    • Cooked mushrooms with olive oil, chili, garlic, basil, salt and cherry tomatoes.
  • Zucchini Fritti (V) £4.25
    • (Traditional recipe from Napoli). Deep-fried courgette sticks in batter (milk & flour), with a pinch of salt.

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Beef & Mushroom Curry (Large Portion) £4.10
  • Roast Pork Chinese Style £4.10
  • Special Fried Rice £4.10
  • Chicken with Mushroom + Boiled Rice (Beef or Pork) £4.20
  • Chicken & Mushroom Curry (Large Portion) £4.10
  • Beef Szechuan Style £4.20
  • Duck Fried Rice with BBQ Sauce £4.30
  • Banana Fritters £1.90
  • samosa triangular shaped pastry filled with spicy minced meat or vegetables, then deep fried. VEGETABLE / MEAT £1.95
  • tandoori murghi masala cooked with minced meat & boiled egg £5.75
  • - KING PRAWN £6.45
  • - CHICKEN / PRAWN / MEAT £4.60
  • plain paratha special unleavened, layered bread prepared with wholemeal flour with lashings of butter, shallow fried on a skillet £1.10
  • - CHICKEN TIKKA / LAMB TIKKA £5.60
  • spinach balti balti dish with spinach. CHICKEN / PRAWN / MEAT £5.30
  • - KING PRAWN £6.45
  • Fresh Orange -
  • Juicy Pork Buns -
  • *Kong-Po Chicken -
  • *Prawn & Squid in Chilli Sauce -
  • Pork & Prawn Dumplings -
  • Stir Fried Mushrooms with Oyster Sauce -
  • Hot & Sour Soup -
  • Spring Rolls -
  • *Satay Chicken -
  • Stir Fried Chicken with Garlic -
  • Squid -
  • Glutinous Rice in Lotu's Leaf -
  • *Eton Mess -
  • Crispy Seaweed -
  • Crispy Wonton -
  • Banoffee Gateau -
  • MURGH TIKKA Succulent boneless chicken marinated with yogurt and various spices £4.50
  • Irish Coffee £3.50
  • ALOO JEERA HARA DHANIYA Diced potato tossed in cumin, lemon juice, onion seeds and coriander. £4.50 / £7.50
  • SALMON AND CRAB CAKE A spicy preparation of Loch Fyne Salmon and Dorset crab. £5.50
  • BOTI KEBAB Succulent pieces of beef in exotic spices and grilled to perfection. £4.95
  • TANDOORI LAMB CHOP Marinated with papaya, peppercorn and black cumin, grilled to perfection. £4.95
  • MURGH TARIWALA A North Indian household favourite, chicken pieces with onion, ground paprika and coriander leaves. £7.95
  • JHINGA ANGARA King prawns cooked with peppers, tomato, onion and special hot spices £9.95
Vesuvius

Vesuvius

location

Address

26 Lower Stone Street, Me15 6ld, Maidstone ME15 6LX, England

phone

Phone

01622664969

clock

Opened hours

Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM, Friday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:30 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

None

cuisine

Cuisine

Gluten Free , Italian , Pizza , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

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

Location
26 Lower Stone Street, Me15 6ld, Maidstone ME15 6LX, England