An authentic Italian experience
Have a look at our menus below to discover the delicious food that we have on offer at Cafe Gia’s.
LUNCH
12noon - 2pm
Monday to Friday
Starters
Italian Vegetable Broth
please ask
in a marie rose sauce
topped with cherry tomatoes
light & crispy deep fried courgettes with a spicy lime mayo dip
Mains
& mushy peas
homemade steak pie with chips OR potatoes
strips of chicken breast deepfried in a light batter with french fries
spicy chicken in a light mayo dressing
with french fries
creamy sauce with mushrooms
creamy tomato, cherry tomatoes & mascarpone sauce
9" Margheritta (toppings £1 extra)
layers of pasta with bolognese
Sides
Desserts
A LA CARTE MENU
ZUPPE (SOUPS)
Served with crusty bread
Italian Vegetable broth
Please ask
BREADS
STARTERS
Deep fried Buffalo Mozzarella sticks, served with a sweet chilli dip
Stornoway black pudding & haggis wrapped in Parma Ham and smothered in a creamy black pepper sauce
King prawns in a white wine, parsley, garlic & chilli sauce, served on a toasted crostini with rocket salad garnish
Italian rice bon bons with bolognese & parmesan cheese. Coated in breadcrumbs & deep fried, served with a sweet chilli dip
Selection of Italian cured meat, served with black olives & pickle salad
Sliced mozzarella, tomatoes & fresh basil, drizzled with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Fresh steamed mussels in a spicy garlic & tomato sauce, served with toasted garlic bread
Lightly floured calamari, deep fried and served with a garlic mayo dip
Lightly toasted garlic bread topped off with tasty cherry tomatoes, garlic & fresh basil with a light drizzle of Extra Virgin olive oil
Mixed seafood marinated in Extra Virgin Olive Oil, lemon juice, and white wine vinegar, served on a bed of crispy salad
Pan fried mushrooms with parsley & garlic
Mushrooms stuffed with cheese & onions, coated in breadcrumbs & deep fried, served with a garlic mayo dip
Tender strips of chicken breast in a light batter with a garlic mayo dip
Carni alla Grillia (Grilled Steaks)
Served with fries or vegatables & potatoes of the day
12oz Grilled fillet steak
10z Grilled sirloin steak
Funghetto – mushroom & cream
Al pepe – pepper & cream
Arrabiata – spicey mixed peppers, tomatoes & onions
Diana – onions, mushrooms, tomato, French mustard, brandy & cream
Piatti di Pollo (Chicken Dishes)
Served with vegetables & potatoes of the day
Breast of chicken topped with bacon, cheese & napoli sauce
Chicken breast stuffed with spinach & ricotta cheese deep fried in breadcrumbs with a Sambuca sauce
Breaded breast of chicken served with spaghetti napoli
Breast of chicken cooked in a creamy white sauce with asparagus
Frutti di Mare (Seafood)
Fillet of Seabass sauted with king prawns & cherry tomatoes in a white wine & chilli sauce, served with garlic & rosemary mash
Fresh steamed mussels in a spicy garlic & tomato sauce, served with toasted garlic bread
Fresh steamed mussels in a creamy white wine sauce, served with toasted garlic bread
Poached salmon in a lime & sweet chilli sauce, with vegetables & potatoes of the day
Grilled salmon with baby potatoes and vegetables of the day
L’hamburgheri
All burgers served on a brioche bun with fries & onion rings
6oz beef burger dressed with salad, beef tomato & a tangy tomato relish
6oz beef burger served on a bed of salad & beef tomato, topped with cheese & tangy tomato relish
Breaded chicken breast on a bed of salad, beef tomato & garlic mayo
Breast of chicken dusted with Cajun spice on a bed of salad, beef tomato & garlic mayo
6oz beef burger topped with mozzarella cheese & a dollop of napoli sauce
PIZZA
freshly made pizza dough and sauce all Gia’s own recipe
Gluten free pizza available on request £1 suppliment
Gia’s classic pizza sauce topped with melted mozzarella cheese
Spicy napoli sauce, roasted mixed peppers with fiery jalapeños
Tender strips of chicken breast marinated in Cajun spices & crushed chilli
Spicy Italian sausage & fresh chilli
Sweet & tangy ham & pineapple
Anchovies, capers & black olives
Goats cheese, roasted mixed peppers, topped with rocket leaves, shavings of parmesan cheese & a drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Or add to a Margherita from the following £1 per topping
Chicken, bolognese, chorizo, spicy Italian sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, mixed peppers, onions, sweetcorrn, bacon, olives, pineapple, tomato, jalapeno peppers, anchovies, capers, tuna, fresh chilli, ham, meatballs, mixed sea
PASTA & RISOTTO
Linguine in a cream, smoked salmon & vodka sauce
Penne cooked in a spicy tomato sauce
Layers of pasta with Bolognese & cheese sauce
Spaghetti cooked in a creamy sauce with bacon, onions& Italian herbs
Spaghetti in Gia’s own tomato sauce
Spaghetti with traditional bolognese sauce
Spaghetti with mixed seafood in a tomato sauce
Rigatone with spicy Italian sausage in a rich tomato sauce
Arborio rice in a spicy tomato sauce with chorizo
Creamy Arborio rice with Mushrooms
Creamy Arborio rice with tender strips of chicken & asparagus
SIDES
Should you have any food allergies or intolerances, please speak to a member of staff before ordering
(V) - Denotes Vegetarian Dish | (G) - Denotes Gluten-Free Dish
KIDS MENU
Strictly under 12 years only
Meal includes a soft drink and a scoop of ice cream
Starters £1.95
Homemade Vegetable Broth
Mains £5.95
penne in Gia’s own tomato sauce
our best minced beef & tomato sauce with strings of spaghetti
macaroni in a creamy, cheesey sauce & skinny fries
tender strips of chicken in a crispy batter & skinny fries
fresh haddock in a light batter & skinny fries
our very own margherita pizza made just a little bit smaller
small hot dog in a finger roll, tomato sauce & skinny fries
plain burger (no salad, no sauce) in a bun & skinny fries
SWEET MENU
DOLCI
Classic Italian dessert with layers of sponge, coffee, liqueur & mascarpone cream
Homemade apple pie, served with a drizzle of toffee sauce & fresh pouring cream
Delicious sticky toffee pudding, served with vanilla ice cream
Gia’s own cheesecake with crunchy biscuit base & mascarpone cream topping. Strawberry OR raspberry
Gia’s own cheesecake with crunchy biscuit base & mascarpone cream topping. Strawberry OR raspberry
Deliciously light and creamy, served with fresh strawberries & cream
Lemon Sorbet with a Dash of Malibu
Choose 3 scoops from:
Double Cream Vanilla, Belgian Chocolate, Strawberry, Raspberry Ripple
With Nuttella & vanilla ice cream
A Shot of Espresso with a Dollop of Vanilla Ice-Cream
Shot of espresso with a scoop of double cream vanilla ice cream drizzled with Amaretto
GIA’S FAVOURITES
Meringue crushed with vanilla ice-cream & fresh strawberries & raspberries, drizzled with fresh cream & raspberry coulis
Add a dash of your favourite liqueur £1.00
Amarena cherries with double cream vanilla ice cream
SUNDAES
2 scoops strawberry ice cream, 1 scoop double cream vanilla, fresh strawberries, strawberry sauce & whipped cream
2 scoops Belgian Chocolate, 1 scoop Chocolate Fudge Brownie, chocolate sauce,whipped cream topped with a milk chocolate flake
SPECIALITY COFFEES
Coffee with your favourite liqueur £5.95
French – Cointreau, Calypso –Tia Maria, Irish – Jameson’s, Gaelic – Scottish Whisky, Brandy
Should you have any food allergies or intolerances, please let a member of staff know before placing your order
WINE LIST
WHITE WINE
Super-soft and ripe with lovely white pear and apple on the palate. The finish is herbaceous however the fruit shines through making this a super apéritif. It works very well with white fish dishes too.
Soft, fresh and subtle. Honeyed, floral aromas are joined on the palate with apple and lemon flavours.
Straw yellow in colour, with vibrant, floral aromas. Well-balanced on the palate and
easy-drinking.
Dry and crisp with a delicate perfume of almond blossom and exotic fruit. Elegant and intense with fresh acidity and a characteristic mineral note on the finish.
Dry white with fruit and floral aromas.
Brilliantly clear, light straw-coloured with green reflections. Fine, lasting, lightly fruity bouquet with scents of almond and a dry, fresh, elegant body.
Lovely chalky aromas with hints of pear drop and a pleasant bitter finish.
HANDPICKED
Produced from grapes of several vineyards, ‘Salluvii’ refers to the Ancient name of the people of the Gavi region. Clean and fresh with aromas of fruit and a good mouth-feel.
The bouquet is refined and polished with passionfruit, lemon and candid fruits followed by toasted nuts and pecan butter.
RED WINE
Made by Mario Ruggani this is a lovely, soft and spicy Sangiovese. Dark ruby in colour with herbaceous cherries and violets on the nose and a good medium weight palate.
Super-soft black plum fruit with hints of herb. A superb all rounder.
Light ruby-red colour, delicate, fresh taste with plum notes. Bouquet with notes of black pepper and marasca cherry.
Intense ruby-red colour with purple hues. Pleasant fruity aromas with a dry and mild flavour.
Full-bodied with soft tannins and good acidity.
A beautiful Sardinian full-bodied red wine where only a part of the blend of 3 traditional Sardinian grapes (Cannonau, Carignano and Bovale Sardo) is air dried in the age old Appassimento process. The resulting intensity of flavour is very evident on the long, dry finish.
Ruby-red in colour with clean aromas of black cherry, strawberry and vanilla. Intense flavours with nuances of plum, raspberry and black cherry on the finish.
From the heart of Tuscany this is an excellent red wine to serve with food. It is medium-bodied with lovely, cherry fruit flavours.
HANDPICKED
Deep ruby-red in colour. Rich, spicy perfume and black pepper notes with a hint of raisins.
Full-bodied, balanced and intense with sweet cherry flavours.
Classic Nebbiolo with roses and tar on the nose. The palate is light with red berries, tannins and a short, dry finish.
ROSE WINE
Unique pale-copper colour; aromatic with delicate citrus notes; crisp and refreshing on the palate.
SPARKLING WINE
Pale yellow in colour with persistent perlage. Citrus fruit and flowery features characterise this wine’s scent. Fresh and distinctive, exhaled in the aromatic notes. The ideal partner for refined appetisers, delicate fish and fresh cheese dishes.
Light gold in colour with bright, yellow-green reflections and a fine, persistent perlage. Excellent as an apéritif or served with fish.
Testimonials
Donna
Lovely birthday celebration. Party of 15 people and all went smoothly. Food was delicious and the atmosphere great. Thanks so much for a lovely, memorable celebration.
Lorraine Mitchell
Gias was so bright welcoming beautifully decorated, and the staff were so lovely. The service was excellent and the food was absolutely amazing, loved everything about my visit to gias. Toilets were spotless and even had products available free if needed x
Ellen Downes
We were welcomed with a smile, the service was impeccable and the food was some of the best I've tasted. The xmas tree and layout added to the cosy feeling making it a must for foodies can't wait to go back and taste some more of the menu which caters for all tastes.
Sharon Reid
Beautiful restaurant love the decor, the staff are very attentive and really pleasant the service is quick and the food is so nice the presentation is superb a hidden gem near home will defo be back & hopefully next time I will be leaving the car & having a few off the recommend cocktails instead of a pot of tea.