Main Menu
Main Menu at Our Italian Restaurant
Enjoy mouth-watering Italian food at our restaurant in Eastbourne, East Sussex. At La Locanda del Duca, our main menu covers everything from antipasti to dessert dishes. Get in touch today to enquire about our delicious, freshly prepared food.
Please Note
- If you have any food allergies, please let us know. Allergen information is available on request. All dishes may contain traces of nuts.
- For parties of six or more, a 10% service charge will be added to your bill.
- All prices correct as of 22nd March 2022, inclusive of VAT at the current rate. Prices and availability subject to change without notice.
(V) Suitable for Vegetarians | (V+) Suitable for Vegans
Antipasti (Starters)
Minestrone alla genovese (V+) – £7.30Fresh vegetable soup with pesto
Asparagi al parmigiano – £10.30Fresh asparagus cooked in butter then finished under the grill with Grana Padano cheese
Prosciutto di San Daniele con mango o melone – £10.90Dry cured ham from the Friuli region of Italy, served with fresh mango or melon
Formaggio di capra con fichi (V) – £10.80Melted goats cheese served with figs, walnuts, mango, pears, honey, and caramelised balsamic vinaigrette
Gamberi con salsa piccante – £11.40King prawns (shell off) deep fried in a light batter with chives and lemon zest, then served with a spicy tomato sauce and chilli caramel
Insalata caprese – £10.70Buffalo mozzarella, tomato and basil salad served with a fresh basil vinaigrette
Sardine marinate alla griglia – £10.10Sardines marinated in olive oil with rosemary, thyme, garlic and lemon then grilled
Bianchetti fritti – £10.10Deep fried whitebait served with a tartare sauce
Cozze allo zafferano – £11.50Fresh mussels cooked with onion, mixed peppers, olive oil, white wine, cream, and saffron
Capesante con pancetta e spinaci – £13.20
Fresh scallops wrapped in Italian bacon, grilled with olive oil and garlic. Served on a bed of fresh spinach
Calamari Fritti – £11.10Deep fried baby squids with a tartare sauce
Melanzane alla parmigiana – £11.50
Layers of sliced aubergine, tomato, buffalo mozzarella and grana padano cheese oven baked
Pate di fegatini di pollo – £10.10Homemade chicken liver pate with cranberry sauce
Zucchine fritte - £8.30
Deep fried courgettes served with tomato sauce
Funghetti trifolati - £8.30
Mushrooms cooked with extra virgin olive oil, butter, garlic and white wine
Pasta
Spaghetti alla Bolognese – £11.30Spaghetti with a traditional minced beef and tomato sauce
Lasagna all' emiliana – £12.90Layers of pasta with a bolognese sauce, béchamel and grana padano Cheese
Spaghetti alle vongole – £15.30Spaghetti with a baby clam, garlic and tomato sauce
Spaghetti allo scoglio – £15.30Spaghetti with king prawns, scampi, mussels, clams and tomato sauce
Spaghetti alla Napoletana (V) – £10.70Spaghetti with a tomato, cherry tomato, and onion sauce
Tagliatelle ai gamberoni, zafferano e limone – £14.20Long strands of pasta with king prawns and a saffron, lemon, and cream sauce
Tagliatelle del duca – £12.50Long strands of pasta with a Parma ham, mushroom, tomato, garlic, cream and fresh basil sauce
Penne fantasia – £14.30Pasta quills with artichoke, strips of chicken breast, red pepper, garlic, fresh tomatoes, and white wine
Linguine dello chef – £14.30Pasta ribbons with a king prawn, garlic, red and green pepper, white wine, and cherry tomato sauce
Tortelloni al pomodoro e basilico – £12.90Pasta parcels filled with ricotta cheese and spinach served with a tomato and fresh basil sauce
Tortelloni alla panna e funghi – £12.90Parcels of pasta filled with ricotta cheese and spinach served with a cream, mushroom and grana padano cheese sauce
Cannelloni spinaci e ricotta – £12.90Rolls of pasta filled with ricotta cheese and spinach
Ravioli di carne alla crema di porcini - £14.60
Homemade meat filled ravioli with a wild mushroom and cream sauce
Penne della festa - £14.30Pasta quills with strips of beef fillet and a virgin olive oil, garlic, white wine, oregano and tomato sauce
Gnocchi e Risotti
Gnocchi al gorgonzola e rucola – £12.90Homemade small potato dumplings with a hint of tomato, cream, and gorgonzola cheese sauce finished with rocket leaves
Gnocchi al ragú – £12.90Homemade small potato dumplings with a bolognese sauce
Gnocchi aurora – £12.90Homemade small potato dumplings with a tomato, cream, and grana padano cheese sauce
Risotto di mare allo zafferano – £15.30Brown rice risotto with king prawns, scampi, mussels, clams, saffron and a touch of cream
Risotto agli asparagi e gamberi – £15.30Brown rice risotto with king prawns and fresh asparagus, grana padano cheese and a touch of cream
Risotto ai broccoli, pollo e fontina – £15.30Brown rice risotto with chicken, fontina cheese and broccoli, cream and butter
Risotto Vegetariane (V+) - £15.30
Brown rice risotto with mixed roasted vegtables and tomato sauce
Contorni Speciali (Side Orders)
Funghetti Trifolati – £5.40Mushrooms cooked with extra virgin olive oil, butter, garlic and white wine
Spinaci al burro e aglio – £5.40Fresh spinach cooked with butter and garlic
Zucchine Fritte – £5.40 Deep fried courgettes
Patatine fritte - £4.75
Deep fried potatoes
Patate dolci fritte – £4.75Deep fried sweet potatoes with Italian herbs
Insalata Mista (V+) – £5.20Mixed salad
Pane all' aglio (V) – £4.10Garlic bread
Pane all' aglio con mozzarella (V) - £5.20Garlic bread with mozzarella cheese
Carne (Meat)
Our meat main courses are served with potatoes and vegetables of the day.
Cotolette di agnello alla Roberto – £24.10Lamb cutlets pan fried then served with a rosemary, brandy and honey sauce
Vitello alla panna e funghi – £17.40Escalope of veal cooked in a white wine, mushroom and cream sauce
Carré di agnello con crosta alle erbe – £24.10Rack of Lamb with a Herb Crust Served with Purple Mashed Potato and a Pea Puree
Petto di pollo ai funghi – £16.20Pan fried breast of chicken served with a wild mushroom and white wine sauce
Medaglioni di manzo ai porcini – £26.90Medallions of beef fillet with a red wine and cep mushroom sauce
Filetto di manzo alla griglia – £26.90Prime fillet steak grilled to order then served with a grilled tomato and mushroom garnish
Filetto di manzo alla rossini – £26.90Pan fried prime fillet steak with pate, truffles, croutons and a Marsala wine sauce
Scaloppine alla Milanese – £17.40Bread crumbed escalopes of veal, pan fried then served with spaghetti and a tomato sauce
Petto di pollo alla principessa – £16.20Pan fried chicken breast topped with asparagus and a grana padano cheese mornay sauce. served with a white wine sauce
Medaglioni di maiale al pepe verde – £18.10Medallions of pork fillet pPan fried with olive oil, brandy, cream and green peppercorns
Fegato alla Veneziana – £18.10Strips of calves liver pan fried with olive oil, parsley, white wine and onion
Fegato al burro e salvia – £18.10Calves liver pan fried with butter and sage
Fegato alla griglia con pancetta – £18.10Grilled calves liver with thin slices of Italian dry cured bacon
Pesce (Fish)
Our fish main courses are served with vegetables of the day and potatoes.
Filetto di branzino allo zafferano – £17.50Grilled sea bass fillets served with a saffron, raisin and cream Sauce
Branzino con spinaci – £17.50Grilled sea bass fillets served on a bed of fresh spinach and tomato sauce
Coda di rospo alla griglia con verdure – £19.90Medallions of monk fish marinated in virgin olive oil with garlic, chilli, lemon juice, and parsley then grilled. Served with grilled vegetables
Coda di rospo primavera – £19.90Pan fried medallions of monk fish served with a white wine, prawn, mushroom, parsley, tomato and cream sauce
Filetti di salmone in carozza – £17.50Fillet of Scotch salmon topped with spinach then wrapped in Parma ham and oven baked. Served with a butter, lemon and white wine sauce
Filetti di salmone del duca – £17.50Fillets of Scotch salmon grilled then served with fresh asparagus, diced tomato, brandy and cream sauce
Zuppa di pesce gratinata – £22.50Gratinated fish stew with a touch of dolcelatte cheese
Filetti di sogliola limanda ai funghi – £17.50Pan fried lemon sole fillets served on a bed of mashed potatoes with a Marsala wine, balsamic vinegar and cream sauce
Filetti di sogliola alla Romana – £17.50Pan fried lemon sole fillet with diced tomatoes, black olives, prawns, and extra virgin olive oil
Gamberoni del duca – £21.50King prawns (shell off) pan fried then served with grilled flat mushrooms and pesto mashed potato
Aragosta al proscecco – £40.00Grilled lobster topped with a prosecco, mushroom, cream, shallot and black truffle sauce
Dolci (Desserts)
Tiramisu (V) – £6.80 Coffee flavoured sponge, trega, and mascarpone dessert
Crespelle San Lorenzo (V) – £6.80 Pancake served cold with fresh cream, Amaretti biscuits, and Amaretto liqueur and topped with fruits of the forest
Crema bruciata (V) – £6.80 Italian style crème brulèe
Pere al vino rosso con gelato alla canella (V) – £6.80 Pear cooked in red wine served with homemade cinnamon ice cream
Panna cotta al caramello – £6.80 Traditional Piemontese set cream dessert with caramel
Torta della nonna (V) – £6.80 Vanilla custard tart with a roasted pine nut topping served with vanilla ice cream
Torta al cioccolato (V) – £6.80 Chocolate fudge cake served with vanilla ice cream
Cassata (V) - £6.80
Cassata ice cream
Bigné al cioccolato (V) – £6.80 Profiteroles filled with whipped cream and topped with chocolate sauce
Crostata di mele (V) – £6.80 Apple tart served with vanilla ice cream
Gelati Misti (V) – £6.40A selection of homemade ice cream. Choice of 3 flavours from vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, pistachio, cinamon and coffee
Sorbetto misti (V) – £6.40Homemade lemon, mango and raspberry sorbet
Formaggi misti con miele e noci – £8.20Selection of Italian cheeses served with pear, walnut, and honey
Affogato al caffe (V) - £6.20
Vanilla ice cream topped with espresso coffee
- Vinsanto (Italian dessert wine)
- Served with Cantuccini biscuits
- 125cl Glass – £6.90
- Half Bottle – £19.50
High-Quality Italian Cuisine
Freshly prepared by our experienced team, our Italian food is second to none.