A La Carte Menu

Each dish reflects our commitment to modern Italian cuisine.

Italian Starters

ZUPPA DEL GIORNO (V) £6.55
Homemade soup of the day served with ciabatta bread

BRUSCHETTA ALLA ROMANA (V) £7.15
Ciabatta bread is served with chopped fresh vine tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil, with balsamic reduction.

FORMAGGIO CAPRINO (V) £8.75
Goats cheese wrapped in filo pastry and served with tomato salsa and red onion chutney.

CAPESANTE ALLA THERMIDOR £13.15
King scallops pan-fried cooked with onions, brandy, English mustard and cream gratinated with golden breadcrumbs.

FRITTURA MISTA £14.25
Whitebait, king prawns and squid deep fried and served with garlic mayo

CALAMARI FRITTI £9.85
Fresh squid deep fried and served with garlic mayonnaise

ANTIPASTO ALL’ ITALIANA (SERVES 2) £18.65
Mixed Italian cured meat (parma ham, salami Napoli, Milano, mortadella, pancetta, bresaola, mozzarella) served with artichoke and sundried tomatoes.

ANTIPASTO ALLE VERDURE £8.95
Mixed grilled Mediterranean vegetables served on a bed of rocket

PATÈ D’ANATRA £7.65
Homemade duck pâté served with ciabatta bread

POLPETTE AL POMODORO £8.75
Homemade meatballs served in a rich tomato sauce

CAPESANTE ROSSE £12.95
Golden pan-fried scallops served with a red pepper coulis and crisp pancetta

CAPRESE (V) £8.75
Sliced vine tomato and mozzarella cheese dressed with pesto and balsamic reduction

BURRATTA (V) £9.85
Burratta served on a bed of marinated grilled Mediterranean vegetables

BRUSCHETTA RUSTICA £7.50
Crusty rustic bread served with a whole bulb of slowly baked fresh garlic.

GAMBERONI ALLA BUONISSIMO £10.95
King prawns pan-fried with garlic, white wine and chilli. Finished with a squeeze of orange juice

PEPATA DI COZZE £10.95
Fresh mussels sautéed with white wine, garlic, tomato and parsley served with toasted bread.

GNOCCHI ALLA SORRENTINA (V) £8.25
Potato dumplings tossed with tomato and mozzarella sauce. Finished under the grill

Italian Pasta Dishes

TAGLIATELLE ALLA BOLOGNESE £15.35
Egg pasta served with our homemade beef bolognese sauce, slow cooked to perfection for a taste of authentic Italian comfort

SPAGHETTI CON POLPETTE £17.55
Spaghetti served with homemade meatballs in a rich tomato sauce

SPAGHETTI ALLA CARBONARA £15.35
Spaghetti with pancetta, parmesan cheese, egg yolk, cream and black pepper

RIGATONI ALLA BUONISSIMO (V) £14.95
Tube-shaped pasta cooked in a rich cherry tomato sauce, with oil-marinated grilled Mediterranean vegetables, and finished with olive oil basil dressing.

SPAGHETTI AI GAMBERONI £19.75
Spaghetti with king prawns, garlic, white wine, cherry tomatoes and parsley

LASAGNE CASARECCE £17.55
Traditional homemade beef lasagne

TAGLIATELLE CON POLLO & FUNGHI (V) £18.65
Tagliatelle tossed with chicken and mushrooms in a white wine and cream sauce.

SPAGHETTI AL NERO DI SEPPIA £19.74
Spaghetti pasta with black cuttlefish ink, garlic fennel seeds and chilli. Tossed with prawns and salmon

PENNETE ALL’ ARRABBIATA (V) £13.55
WITH CHICKEN £17.55
Penne pasta in a spicy rich tomato sauce with garlic, chilli and parsley

ORECCHIETTE ALLA NORCINA £16.45
‘Little ear’ shaped pasta tossed with savoury sausages, fresh broccoli, and sautéed onions in a creamy white wine sauce.

RAVIOLI DI RICOTTA E SPINACI AL POMODORO (V) £15.35
Fresh ravioli filled with buffalo mozzarella, spinach and ricotta cheese finished in a rich tomato sauce.

RIGATONI ALLA NORMA (V) £15.35
Pasta tube-shaped cooked in a basil tomato sauce, aubergine and pecorino cheese.

LINGUINE MARINARA £19.74
Linguine pasta is cooked with garlic, chilli, squid, king prawns, and mussels, finished with a touch of tomato sauce and parsley.

PENNE ALL’ AMATRICIANA £19.74
Penne pasta with a touch of spicy rich tomato sauce with onion and pancetta. Finished with pecorino cheese

AGNOLOTTI ALL’ ARAGOSTA £16.45
Fresh Ravioli filled with lobster cooked in a splash of prosecco with cherry tomatoes, garlic oil and parsley

PENNETTE AL SALMONE £14.85
Pennette pasta with onions, brandy, smoked salmon, cream and herbs

RAVIOLONI D’AGNELLO CON BURRO E SALVIA £17.95
Handmade ravioloni, filled with lamb ragu. Tossed with butter, garlic, sage and mint. Finished with pecorino cheese.

Risotto – Rice

RISOTTO AI FUNGHI PORCINI (V) £16.45
Arborio rice cooked with garlic, parsley, mushrooms, white wine, butter and parmesan cheese & cream.

RISOTTO NERO DI SEPPIA £19.74
Arborio rice is cooked with black cuttlefish ink, garlic fennel seeds, and chilli. Tossed with prawns and salmon

RISOTTO ALLA PESCATORA £19.74
Arborio rice cooked with garlic, chilli, squid, king prawns and mussels, finished with a touch of tomato sauce and parsley.

RISOTTO POLLO SALAME ZAFFERANO £15.35
Arborio rice cooked with white wine, garlic, chicken, salame infused with saffron.

Italian Carne – Meat Dishes

Buonissimo’s Signature

ARROSTO DI MAIALE CON VERDURE £21.95
Pork Belly with perfectly crispy crackling in a red wine sauce served with creamy mashed potato.

Pollo – Chicken

POLLO RUSTICO £24.15
Pan-fried chicken breast with mixed peppers, onions, white wine, spicy Italian sausage, tomato and thyme, served with mashed potatoes and fine beans.

POLLO SALTIMBOCCA £21.95
Escallope of chicken topped with Parma ham and finished in a rich white wine, sage and butter sauce. Potatoes and broccoli.

POLLO ALLA GRIGLIA £19.75
Grilled chicken breast served with salad and French fries

POLLO ALLA CREMA £21.95
Chicken breast cooked with onions, mushrooms, white wine, and cream. Served on a bed of mashed potatoes, broccoli, and carrots.

Pesce – Fish

CODA DI ROSPO £24.98
Fresh Cornish monkfish tails pan-fried in white wine with garlic butter, lemon, and cherry tomatoes. Served on a bed of spinach and sautéed potatoes

SALMONE £19.95
A fresh fillet of salmon, plain grilled, is served on a bed of mashed potatoes, broccoli, and carrots, finished with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

SOGLIOLA ALLA MUGNIAIA £19.95
Freshly filleted plaice in a delicious light white wine, garlic butter and lemon sauce. Served on a bed of mashed potatoes, broccoli and carrots.

BRANZINO – SEABASS £23.98
Two fresh fillets of seabass, cooked in white wine, garlic, cherry tomato, fresh mussels, and parsley, are served with sautéed potatoes, fine beans, and broccoli.

Sirloin Steak

28 day matured prime cut steak. 9 – 10 oz

BISTECCA AL DOLCELATTE £27.45
A juicy sirloin steak pan-seared with a creamy Dolcelatte sauce, enriched with white wine and onions, served alongside of sautéed potatoes and spinach.

BISTECCA GRIGLIATA £27.45
Grilled sirloin steak topped with roasted garlic butter served with French fries

TAGLIATA DI MANZO £27.45
Pan-fried sirloin steak sliced and served on a bed of rocket and salad, topped with Parmesan shavings, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a drizzle of truffle oil.

Filetto – Fillet

28 day matured prime cut steak. 8.5 – 9 oz

FILETTO AL PEPE VERDE £34.95
Pan-fried fillet steak cooked to your liking in a rich, peppercorn infused brandy sauce, served with creamy mashed potatoes and a side of spinach.

FILETTO AI FUNGHI PORCINI £34.95
Pan-fried fillet steak cooked with creamy porcini mushroom fine sauce, garlic, and white wine, served with sautéed potatoes and fine beans.

FILETTO GRIGLIATO £34.95
Grilled to perfection fillet steak accompanied by a refreshing truffle mixed salad and crispy French fries, topped off with a touch of truffle oil.

TAGLIATA DI MANZO £34.95
Grilled fillet steak, sliced and served on a bed of rocket salad, topped with Parmesan shavings, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a drizzle of truffle oil.

FILETTO MORETTI £34.95
Pan-fried fillet steak cooked with Moretti beer crème and seasonal herbs, served with potatoes, carrots and broccoli.

Italian Side Orders

SPINACI AL BURRO (V) £4.35
Spinach lightly cooked with butter

VERDURE DEL GIORNO (V) £4.35
Mixed vegetables of the day

ZUCCHINE FRITTE (V) £4.35
Crispy deep fried courgettes

POMODORO E CIPOLLA (V) £4.35
Tomato and onion salad

INSALATA MISTA (V) £4.35
Mixed Salad

SAUTE POTATOES (V) £4.13

CREAMY MASH POTATOES (V) £3.95

PATATINE FRITTE (V) £4.68
French fries

OLIVE DELLA CASA (V) £3.25
Marinated homemade olive

Please note that by making this reservation, you agree to order a minimum of one main course per person

Welcome to our tiny restaurant menu! We’re so happy you’re here. This is just a friendly reminder that tables are available for up to two hours so everyone can dine with us.

Italian Restaurant Menu Harborne

Experience the taste of Italy at Buonissimo Italian Restaurant with our exquisite A La Carte menu, designed to celebrate the best of seasonal ingredients. Each dish reflects our commitment to modern Italian cuisine, featuring organic and free-range produce to ensure freshness and exceptional flavours.

Our menu offers a delightful array of options, including vegetarian and gluten-free selections, from delicious starters to hearty mains. Join us in Harborne, Birmingham, for an unforgettable dining experience that captures the essence of Mediterranean flair and culinary excellence.

A discretionary 10% service charge will be added to your final bill.

V – Vegetarian Dish

Allergy Advice
If you suffer from a food allergy or intolerance, please let us know when placing your order. Every care is taken to avoid any cross-contamination when processing a specific allergen-free order. We do, however, work in a kitchen that processes allergenic ingredients and does not have a specific allergen-free zone.