CHRISTMAS 2019

INFORMATION

HOW TO BOOK

OPENING TIMES

Christmas Eve: 12pm - 8.30pmA la Carte Menu Only

Christmas Day: 12pm - 4pmSet Menu Only

*Visit from Santa*

Boxing Day: 12pm - 8pmA la Carte Menu Only

New Year’s Eve:12pm - 630pm A la Carte Menu Only

8pm - 10pm Set Menu Only*Live Music and DJ from 9pm*

New Year’s Day: 12pm - 8pmA la Carte Menu Only

PLEASE NOTE

Happy Hour will be unavailable from 30th November - 6th January

Booking with Fratelli couldn’t be easier. Book in person or contact one of our managers by phone, at your convenience, with the dates and times you are interested in and the number of people in your party. We will then discuss

availability and any deposits required.

Book early to avoid disappointment!01661 872195

A deposit of £20pp is required, at the time of booking, for Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve bookings. Deposits may also be required throughout December to confirm bookings of

large parties.

DEPOSITS

Fratelli, Bell Villas, Ponteland, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE20 9BE

FESTIVE MENUS

Italian Christmas Monday - Saturday

Traditional Christmas Monday - Saturday

Christmas Day Set Menu3 Courses £95.00

Children (Under 12) £30.00

New Year’s Eve Set Menu3 Courses £55.00

You can view all of our festive menus on our website:

fratelliponteland.co.uk

From 5pm2 Courses £15.503 Courses £19.50

12pm - 5pm2 Courses £12.503 Courses £17.00

From 5pm2 Courses £19.503 Courses £24.50

12pm - 5pm2 Courses £15.503 Courses £19.50

ITALIAN CHRISTMASStarter

Bucce di Patate (V)Potato skins with dips

Zuppa del GiornoHomemade soup of the day with fresh bread

Bruschetta Classica (V)Chopped tomato, basil, garlic, red onion and parmesan

shavings on toasted breadCocktail di Gamberetti

Baby prawns, Marie rose sauce, salad leaves and fresh breadCalamari

Deep fried salt and pepper squid with garlic dipPate di Pollo

Homemade chicken liver and madeira pate, toasted bread and balsamic onions

Main CoursePizza Romana

Tomato, mozzarella, ham, spicy sausage and chickenPizza Primavera (V)

Tomato, mozzarella, aubergines, courgettes, red onion and goat’s cheese

Pizza AmericanaTomato, mozzarella, peppers, spicy sausage, red onion and fresh

chilliCalzone Classico (£2.50 supplement)

Folded with tomato, mozzarella, ham and mushroomsPenne Franco

Chicken, mushrooms, garlic, tomato and a touch of creamMalloreddus alla Campidanese

Sardinian pasta shells, sausage, tomatoes, onion and saffronToretellini Panna e Prociutto (V option available)

Fresh pasta filled with spinach and ricotta, ham, peas, parmesan and cream sauce

Risotto con Gamberi, Cozze E Zucchine (£2.50 supplement)Prawns, mussels and courgettes

DessertCheesecake (GF)

Baked vanilla cheesecake with winter berry compotePanettone

Panettone bread and butter pudding with custardTiramisu

Please contact one of our managers to discuss any food allergies or special dietary requirements.

TRADITIONAL CHRISTMASStarter

Homemade Soup of the DayServed with fresh bread

Honey Glazed Pigs in BlanketsWith cranberry sauce and toasted bread

Smoked Salmon MousseWith beetroot and horseradish cream, and toasted bread

Mixed Mushrooms and TaleggioOn crostini

Antipasto FratelliCured Italian meats and cheeses, cartamusica and pickled

vegetablesStilton, Pear and Caramelised Shallot Tart

With dressed salad leaves

Main CourseRoast Turkey

With festive trimmings, seasonal vegetables and gravyPan Seared Fillet of Seabass

With caponata, mashed potato and gremolata

Grilled Chicken Breast In a tomato, olive, mixed herb and white wine sauce with

steamed riceLamb Spezzatino

Lamb stew flavoured with saffron, mint and rosemary served with saffron potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Bistro Rump SteakWith wilted spinach, peppercorn sauce and sautéed potatoes

DessertTraditional Christmas Pudding

With brandy sauceWinter Fruit CrumbleWith vanilla custard

Baked Vanilla CheesecakeWith cranberries and white chocolate

CHRISTMAS COCKTAILS

Drunk Jack Frosties £8.50Vodka, prosecco, blue caracao and lemonade shaken with

crushed iceChristmas Punch £7.50

Captain Morgan’s, sherry, freshly squeezed lemon juice and honey topped with soda

Cranberry Fizz (Mocktail) £5.00Ginger ale, cranberry juice, apple juice, freshly squeezed lime,

sugar syrup and a dash of cinnamon

From 5pm2 Courses £15.503 Courses £19.50

12pm - 5pm2 Courses £12.503 Courses £17.00

From 5pm2 Courses £19.503 Courses £24.50

12pm - 5pm2 Courses £15.503 Courses £19.50

CHRISTMAS MENUS

To Start

Squash and Thyme SoupWith brown butter and fresh bread roll

Pressed Chicken, Turkey and Chestnut TerrineWith celeriac and clementine remoulade

Hand Picked Crab and Northumbrian Cheddar GratinOlive oil and rosemary crutes

Wafer Thin Slices of Beef FilletWith salsa verde, rocket, shaved grana padano and parchment cracker

Deep fried Taleggio CheeseWith Cumberland sauce and fresh cranberries

Main Course

Roast Turkey CrownWith festive trimmings, pork and sage stuffing, market vegetables and turkey gravy

Hand Carved Sirloin of Beef (served pink)

With creamy parmesan mashed potatoes, vichy carrots, shoestring onions and a red wine and shallot jus

Darne of HakeIn a rich lobster and shellfish bisque with roast baby potatoes, olives and crab mayonnaise

Ragu of Wild Mushrooms and Barolo (V)With soft herb polenta, charred asparagus and pea shoots

To Finish

Rich and Fruity Christmas PuddingWith Fratelli’s brandy sauce and fresh cranberries

Triple Chocolate BrownieWith vanilla ice cream and salted caramel sauce

Winter Fruit and Sherry TrifleWith layers of custard and whipped cream, topped with sugar strands

Panettone Bread and Butter PuddingWith chocolate chips and vanilla custard

3 COURSES £95.00

CHILDREN (Under 12) £30.00

CHRISTMAS DAY

Please contact one of our managers to discuss any food allergies or special dietary requirements.

12pm - 4pm

To Start

Calamari, Prawn and Crevette CocktailWith a seafood and smoked paprika sauce

Parsnip and Leek TerrineWith pickled vegetables and whipped ricotta

Soft Centered Burrata CheeseWith Sardinian cured ham, heritage tomatoes, confit shallots and basil

Skewered King PrawnsIn garlic and chilli butter with saffron rice

CharcuterieA selection of our finest cured meats, aged cheeses and rustic breads

Main Course

Hand Carved Prime Rib of BeefWith duck fat roast potatoes, swede and carrot mash and a red wine jus

Pan Roasted Fillet of Wild SeabassWith pepperonata, fondant potato and fresh tomato

Herb Crusted Rack of LambWith Lyonnaise potatoes, french beans and a red wine and rosemary sauce

Supreme of ChickenWith truffle infused mash potato, cannellini beans and a tomato and smoked pancetta broth

Mixed Grill of FishMixed grill of salmon, seabass, king prawns and monkfish in an olive oil and garlic dressing

with mixed salad

Courgette, Shallot and Goat’s Cheese Filo Pastry Tart (V)With balsamic onions, sautéed potatoes, mixed leaves and balsamic syrup

To Finish

Grilled PineappleInfused with rum served with champagne sorbet and honeycomb

Lemon TartWith sweet mascarpone and candied citrus

Chocolate FondantWith a rich raspberry centre and vanilla ice cream

A Selection of Our Best CheesesWith biscuits, celery and jam

NEW YEAR’S EVE

3 COURSES £55.00Please contact one of our managers to discuss any food allergies or special dietary requirements.

8pm - 10pm