The Italian Farm House
South Street, West Rainton, Houghton le Spring, DH4 6PA
t: 0191 584 1022 | e: info@theitalianfarmhouse.co.uk

Menu of The Italian Farmhouse

Tramezzini Ciabatta Panini

Served lunchtimes only Monday - Saturday

Served with salad garnish.
Why not add a portion of
homemade thick cut chips for only

£1.95

Smoked Salmon

Lightly toasted Ciabatta bread smeared with cream cheese and topped with smoked salmon, sweet and sour peppers, fresh rocket and laced with a yoghurt, cucumber and lemon zest dressing

£4.45

Chicken Grilled

Lightly toasted ciabatta bread topped with grilled chicken, marinated mushrooms, sweet and sour peppers and wholegrain mustard

£4.25

Caprese Tricolore

Lightly toasted Ciabatta bread brushed with pesto and topped with Fior di Latte cheese, roasted vine tomatoes, basil and olives (v)

£3.95

Seared Rump

Lightly toasted Ciabatta bread topped with seared rump, roasted marinated tomatoes, caramelised onions, fresh rocket and laced with yoghurt-garlic dressing

£4.65

Frutti di mare

Lightly toasted Ciabatta bread covered with seafood cocktail and masked with a brandied marie rose sauce

£4.25

Pane Casereccio Homemade Breads

Foccacia

Stone Baked Garlic, Rosemary and Sea Salt Pizza Bread (v)

£3.55

Con Formaggio

Garlic Pizza Bread with Mozzarella Cheese and Caramelised Onions (v)

£3.75

Con Pomodoro

Garlic Pizza Bread with Tomato and Pesto (v)

£3.75

 

Anti Pasti Hot and Cold Starters

Zuppa Del Giorno

Tuscan Bean and Minestrone Ribollita Soup (v)

£3.50

Chevre e Cipolla Crostata

Oven baked Goats Cheese and Caramelised Red Onion Tart served with Deep Fried Basil and finished with a Chive Sour Cream (v)

£4.95

Small & Large Plates

Bruschetta al Pomodoro

Vine Tomato, Red Onion and Basil bound in a hint of Garlic and Olive Oil served on Crostini and Finished with Parmesan Shavings (v)

£4.25

Bruschetta al Salmone

Chargrilled Ciabatta topped with Smoked Salmon finished with a Lime and Chive Creme Fraiche

£4.95

Cozze

Fresh Mussels cooked in a Broth of either White Wine, Cream and Garlic or Tomato, Chilli and Garlic

Small - £5.50 Large - £8.95

Paté Della Casa

Homemade Chicken Liver Paté served with Ciabatta and a Red Onion Marmalade

£4.70

Anti Pasto Misto

A selection of Cured Meats, Seafood, Olives and Mixed Salad

£6.50

Il Cacciucco Alla Puoli

A Rustic Italian Fish Stew with Gamberoni, Sole, Salmon, Mussels and Calamari

Small - £5.50 Large - £8.95

Crespelle

Homemade Savoury Pancakes filled with Ham, Asparagus and Cheese Sauce

£5.50

Costolette Italiane

Pork Ribs braised in a rich Tomato Sauce with Herbs and a little Spice

£4.25

Gamberoni

Pan Fried King Prawns in Olive Oil and served with one of the following sauces:
• Garlic Butter, White Wine and Parsley
• Tomato, Pernod and Cayenne Pepper
• A Cream, Cheese and Mustard
Thermidor Sauce

Small - £6.95 Large - £13.95

Funghi Ripieni

Breadcrumbed Field Mushroom with Paté and served with Caramelised Red Onions

£4.95

 

Caprese Tricolore

A Salad of Vine Tomatoes, Buffalo Mozzarella and Dressed Leaves finished with a Basil Pesto (v)

£4.50

   

Pizza

“We use naturally cultured Dough. Fermented beforehand and then added to the base dough along with extra virgin olive oil and coarse ground sea salt. No GMOS (Genetically Modified Organisms). It’s a lengthy process but the pizza is crispier, tastier, healthier.”

Margherita

Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil (v)

£5.30

Calzone

Mozzarella, Tomato, Ham, Mushrooms and Onion, Folded

£6.30

Funghi

Mozzarella, Tomato, Garlic and Mushrooms (v)

£5.70

Frutti di Mare

Mozzarella, Tomato, Prawns, Tuna, Smoked Salmon and Anchovies

£6.45

Americana

Mozzarella, Tomato and Pepperoni Sausage

£6.00

Tropical

Mozzarella, Tomato, Ham and Chargrilled Pineapple

£6.30

Quattro Stagioni

Mozzarella, Tomato, Ham, Mushrooms, Peppers, Artichoke and Olives

£6.30

Clarissa

Mozzarella, Tomato, Sweet Peppers, Red Onion, Rocket
and Parmesan (v)

£6.00

Pollo

Chicken, Sweet Peppers, Red Onion, Cajun Spices, Garlic, Mozzarella and Tomato

£6.45

Quattro Fromagio

Tomato topped with Four Cheeses (v)

£5.95

Pasta

At The Italian Farmhouse we offer only the best quality, most authentic Italian pasta (known as Garofalo). The Italians have spent over 200 years mastering the art of making Garofalo Pasta and today these traditional methods are still used to create a pasta (made from Duram Wheat Semolina) with a surface texture which is specially roughened to hold more sauce (and of course to be more interesting to the palate).

Spaghetti Bolognese

Traditional Bolognese Sauce made with Minced Beef and Pancetta

£6.00

Spaghetti con Polpettine

Miniature Meatballs sautéed with Garlic, Mushrooms, Caramelised Shallots in a Tomato Sauce

£6.45

Spaghetti Carbonara

Diced Smoked Bacon in a Creamy Parmesan Sauce

£6.00

Chicken Liver Pasta

Chicken Livers sautéed in Butter, Garlic, Chilli, Onions,
Peppers, Mushrooms and Sherry.
And the Sauce? A creamy Napolitano

£6.20

Fettuccine Romani

Chicken, Mushrooms, Onion, White Wine, Cream and Garlic

£6.45

Lasagne Pasticciate

Layers of Pasta with Bolognese, Béchamel and Cheese

£6.45

Spaghetti al Frutti di Mare

Mixed Seafood in a Tomato, Garlic and White Wine Sauce

£6.95

Cannelloni

Rolls of Pasta filled with Ricotta, Spinach and Parmesan (v)

£6.00

Fettuccine al Salmone e Asparagi

Smoked Salmon, Onions, Asparagus and Cream

£7.00

Penne Arabbiata

Crushed Chillies in a Tomato, Basil and Garlic Sauce (v)

Large - £6.00

Penne Genovese

Roasted Peppers, Mushrooms, Baby Spinach and Cherry
Tomatoes in a Pesto Sauce (v)

£6.70

La Portate Principale - The Main Course

Calf's Liver Venetian Style

Served with Bacon, sautéed Onions and Red Wine Sauce

£12.95

Sogila

Whole Sole Pan Fried with Garlic served either On or Off The Bone

£15.50

Pollo Kiev

Breadcrumbed Breast of Chicken stuffed with a melting Garlic Butter

£11.50

Pollo Cacciatora

Pieces of Chicken cooked in a Tomato based Sauce with Italian Herbs, Peppers and Mushroom

£11.50

Pollo Funghi Rosemarino

Pan Fried Breast of Chicken served with a creamy Mushroom and Rosemary Sauce

£11.95

From The Grill

 

Garetto di Prosciutto

Whole Roasted Ham Hock served with a beautiful Crispy Crackling and a Tomato Sauce

£12.95

10oz (283grms) Chargrilled Ribeye Steak

Served to your liking with Sautéed Mushrooms, Roasted Tomato and Homemade Thick Cut Chips

£12.95

Soula Goujons del Limone


Lemon Sole Goujons cooked in a Light Batter served with Homemade Tartare Sauce

£12.50

8oz (227grms) Chargrilled Sirloin Steak


Served to your liking with Sautéed Mushrooms, Roasted Tomato and Homemade Thick Cut Chips

£12.95

Osso Bucco

Shin of Beef Braised in Red Wine, Garlic, Herbs, Tomatoes and Stock, finished with a Saffron Milanaise Risotto to complete the Dish

£12.95

8oz (227grms) Chargrilled Filet Steak

Served to your liking with Sautéed Mushrooms, Roasted Tomato and Homemade Thick Cut Chips

£14.50

 All of our Main Courses are served with either our daily selection of Potatoes and Vegetables or a bowl of Homemade Thick Cut Chips

 

Side Order & Sauces

Homemade thick Cut Chips.....................£2.50 Peppercorn Sauce...................................£2.50
Mixed Salad...........................................£2.50 Diane Sauce...........................................£2.50
Sauteed Mushrooms in Garlic Butter.........£2.50 Pizziola sauce.........................................£2.50
Crispy Beer Battered Onion Rings............£2.50 Thermadore sauce..................................£2.50
Cauliflower cheese and crispy Bacon........£2.50  

Desserts

Piatto Dolce
Dessert
 

Warm Chocolate Risotto

Served with a Pistachio Ice Cream

£3.95

Pannacotta

A light Vanilla Cream Mousse served with a Rhubarb Compoté

£4.25

Tiramisu 'Pickmeup'

Layers of Sponge, soaked in Amaretto and Coffee with sweetened Mascarpone

£3.95

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Served with Butterscotch Sauce

£4.50

Fromaggi

Local Cheese served with Grapes, Farmhouse Chutney
and Biscuits

£4.25

Pannatoni Italiana

Italian Bread and Butter Pudding served with an Amaretto flavoured Custard

£4.50

Crostata Di Limone

Lemon Tart served with Ginger Ice Cream

£3.95

Gelato Cernita
Ice Cream
 

Vanilla Pod
 
Rhubarb
 
Raspberry
 
Rum and Raising
 
Passion Fruit
 
Ginger
 
Double Chocolate
 
Banana
 
Black Cherry
 
Tiramisu
 

Three Scoops served with Homemade Biscotti
£3.50

 

 

We serve Archer's ice-cream which is a family business located just outside of Darlington. The ice creams are all made on a real working dairy farm with milk produced from their own pedigree Jersey cows.

 

 

Ora a Prezzo Ridotto Happy Hour

Lunchtimes Monday to Saturday: 12 noon - 2pm, Dinner Monday to Sunday 5pm - 6.45pm

Anti Pasti

Zuppa del Giorno

Chef’s Soup of the moment, served with homemade Italian Bread

£2.75

Bucce di Patate

Potato Skins with a Garlic Mayonnaise or Sweet Chilli Dip

£3.25

Crocchette al Fromaggio

Deep Fried Breadcrumbed Applewood Cheese

£3.25

Funghi Trifolati

Sautéed Garlic Mushrooms

£3.25

Costolette Italiane

Pork Ribs braised in a rich Tomato Sauce with Herbs and a little Spice

£3.50

Cocktail Gamberetti

Small Prawns with a Cocktail
Sauce, topped with Crisp Salad

£3.50

Secondi Piatti

Any Pizza or Pasta

£4.75

Bistecca di Capocollo

6oz Rib Eye served with a Diane, Pepper, Pizziola or Red Wine Jus

£7.50

Bistecca di Girello

8oz Rump served with a Diane, Pepper, Pizziola or Red Wine Jus

£8.25

 

Crocchette di Pesce

Homemade Fishcakes served on a rich Bloody Mary Sauce

£6.50

Petto di Pollo al Rosmarino

Grilled Breast of Chicken with a Creamy
Rosemary Sauce

£7.25

Gamberoni

King, Tiger and Greenland Prawns served either in Garlic and White Wine, Tomato and Basil or Thermidor Sauce

£8.25

Pollo Parmo

Pan Fried Breast of Chicken Breadcrumbed and topped with a Béchamel and Parmesan Cheese Sauce

£7.25

Pollo Cacciatora

Strips of Chicken cooked in Tomatoes, Peppers, Mushrooms and Italian Spices served with Risotto

£7.25

Beef Stroganoff

Strips of Beef cooked in Onions, Gherkins, Peppers, Mushrooms and Paprika

£7.25

Dolci

Gelato

Mixed Ice Cream

£2.50

Pasticceria di Choux

Choux Pastry Profiteroles filled with
Cream and Topped with Chocolate Sauce

£2.95

Sorbetto al Limone

Lemon Sorbet

£3.25

Pannacotta alla Vaniglia

A light Vanilla Cream Mousse served with
a Rhubarb Compoté

£3.25

Tiramisu

Layers of Sponge, soaked in Amaretto and
Coffee with Mascarpone Cheese

£3.25

Happy Hour Drinks

Bottle of House Wine

Available in White, Red or Rosé

£9.95

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