House favorites include risotto with porcini and filetto al gorgonzola.

The extensive menu includes risotto with porcini mushroom, gnocchi, shrimp dishes and pizza.

Pastas include risotto with porcini mushrooms and black bow-tie pasta with salmon and asparagus.

Main courses include huge salads, omelettes, pizzas and risotto, all priced between £5-10.

As for food, Italian menus or those that offer some hybrid that includes pasta or risotto are still hot, as is anything related to the Mediterranean.

The menu includes pasta, risotto, fish and all the familiar trendy vegetables.

Recent offerings have included risotto with summer truffles and Mediterranean tuna crusted with sesame seeds on a soy-soaked potato purée.

Specialties include risotto with Maine lobster, grilled duck, venison and locally raised pheasant.

Recent offerings have included risotto with fried foie gras, grilled mushrooms, Perugine sausage and star anise juice (35 euros).

Dishes you might prepare include melanzane (eggplant) alla parmigiana, risotto and grilled vegetables with gorgonzola.