Lunch At Scalini
Authentic Italian lunch in kilkenny
Served 12pm - 3pm
(Sample menu - subject to change)
ANTIPASTI
Zuppa del Giorno — 9
Seasonal homemade soup made with fresh market vegetables, served with warm focaccia.
Supplì al Telefono — 9
Classic Roman crispy rice balls with melted mozzarella and tomato sugo.
Polpette al Sugo — 14
Hand-crafted beef meatballs simmered in slow-cooked tomato ragù, served with house focaccia.
Burrata & Vine Tomatoes — 14
Toonsbridge buffalo mozzarella, vine tomatoes, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil.
INSALATE
Add grilled chicken +6
Insalata di Cesare — 15
Crisp romaine lettuce, creamy anchovy dressing, shaved parmesan, house croutons.
Add grilled chicken +6
Caprese di Bufala — 14
Buffalo mozzarella, beef tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil.
Insalata di Tonno e Fagioli — 16
Tuscan white beans, tuna, crisp lettuce, red onion, citrus dressing.
PANINI
Served on toasted Italian ciabatta
Pollo Pesto — 15
Grilled chicken, fresh basil pesto, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes.
Prosciutto & Provolone — 15
Italian ham, provolone cheese, rocket, balsamic glaze.
Verdure Grigliate — 14
Grilled Mediterranean vegetables, mozzarella, basil pesto.
PIZZE
Margherita DOP — 16
San Marzano tomato, fior di latte mozzarella, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil.
Diavola — 17
Tomato, mozzarella, spicy Italian salami.
Prosciutto + Funghi — 18
Tomato, mozzarella, cotto ham, mushrooms.
N’Duja — 19
Spicy Calabrian nduja, mozzarella, fresh rocket.
PASTA
Paccheri al Pomodoro / Arrabbiata — 18
Artisan large tube pasta with San Marzano tomato sauce or spicy arrabbiata.
Lasagna Classica — 19
Slow-cooked beef ragù, béchamel, parmesan — baked until bubbling.
Tonnarelli alla Carbonara — 21
Original Roman recipe with crispy guanciale, egg yolk, Pecorino Romano & parmesan. No cream.
CONTORNI
Hand-Cut Chips — 5
Thick-cut, twice-cooked, golden and crispy.
Truffle & Parmesan Chips — 9
Hand-cut chips finished with truffle oil and aged parmesan.
Garlic Bread — 7
Fresh ciabatta toasted with garlic butter and herbs.
DOLCI
Tiramisù — 10
Espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, cocoa.
Panna Cotta — 8
Vanilla cream, seasonal fruit.
Affogato — 7
Artisanal gelato drowned in espresso.
FOR KIDS – €10
To Drink: Orange, apple or pineapple juice
Main: Rigatoni pasta with choice of sauce:
Scalini classic bolognese ragù
Homemade tomato & basil sauce
Fresh basil & Parmesan pesto
A Sweet Treat: Ice cream
BEVERAGES
€4
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water (500ml)
€4
€4
Acqua Panna Still Water (500ml)
€4
€3
Espresso
€3
€4.5
Cappuccino
€4.5
€3.5
Selection of Tea
€3.5
€8
House Red/White Wine (glass)
€8
€9
Prosecco (glass)
€9
ALLERGEN NOTICE
Please inform your server of any allergies or dietary requirements.
Full allergen information available upon request in accordance with Irish regulations.
Discretionary 12.5% service charge added to parties of 5 or more.
Anyone with dietary requirements please inform the staff in advance, vegan options are available.