City Island Grocer

4.4 based on 70 reviews

	Cuisine type	Italian
	Price range	£25 and under
	Neighborhood	Tower Hamlets

About City Island Grocer

Where fine Food and Wine meets Italian ambience.

Menus

Main Menu
Wine & Drink

Antipasti

Aglio	£5.95	Garlic and Rosemary Bread
Pesto e Pomodoro	£7.50	Basil, Pesto and Tomato Bread
Aglio e Pomodoro Fresco	£7.50	Garlic, Rosemary and Fresh Tomato Bread
Olive Miste	£4.95	Mixed Italian Olives
Gamberoni	£11.95	Panfried Mediterranean Prawns, Lemon, Toasted Ciabatta
Bruschetta Classica	£6.25	Marinated Tomato with Garlic, Fresh Basil and Oregano, Rocket, Olive Oil on Toasted Italian Bread
Bruschetta San Daniele	£9.50	Marinated Tomato with Garlic, Fresh Basil and Oregano, Rocket, Olive Oil on Toasted Italian Bread with Parma Ham
Funghi Trifolati / Garlic Mushrooms	£7.25	Mushroom,garlic, Touch of Olive Oil & Butter. Oven Baked
Bresaola Punta D'anca	£9.95	Bresaola on Rocket Salad, Shaved Parmesan Cheese, Lemon and Olive Oil Dressing
Antipasto Misto All'italiana	£9.95	Mixed Cold Italian Appetisers
Insalata con Frutti di Mare	£11.95	Marinated Seafood Salad
Insalata Tricolore	£8.95	Tomato, Mozzarella, Avacado and Basil
Island Special	£12.95	Grilled Vegetables, Parma Ham, Avacado, Artichokes, Olives, Parmesan and Rocket Salad
Insalata di Cesare	£10.95	Lettuce, Grilled Chicken, Anchovies, Cesar Dressing and Croutons
The Grocer Special	£11.95	Buffalo Mozzarella Wrapped In Speck, Roasted Peppers Cherry Tomatos, Red Onions, Cibatta Crutons on a Rocket Salad with Basil Oil
Vegetali alla Griglia	£7.95	Mixed Grilled Vegetables
Cornetto di Salmone	£10.50	Avocado and Prawn Mousse Wrapped In Soked Salmon

Insalate / Salad

Parmigiano e Rucola	£7.95	Rocket Salad with Shaved Parmesan Cheese
Insalata Mista	£5.50	Mixed Salad
Insalata di Pomodoro e Olive Nere	£5.95	Tomato & Black Olive Salad
Insalata Verde	£5.50	Green Salad

Pizza

Margherita	£10.95	Tomato, Mozeralla and Fresh Basil Leaves
Americana	£12.95	Tomato, Mozzarella, Pepperoni Sausage and Chilli
Capretto	£11.95	Tomato,pesto, Sundried Tomatos, Goats Cheese
Bresaola	£13.95	Slices of Bresaola, Rocket, Tomato, Mozzerella and Parmasan
Bufala	£12.95	Buffalo Mozzarella with Tomato and Basil Finished with Italian Vine Cherry Tomato
Calzone Farcito	£12.95	Tomato, Mozzarella, Ham and Salami
Capricciosa	£12.95	Tomato, Mozzarella, Artichokes, Mshrooms, Ham and Fresh Eggs
Caprino	£12.95	Goats Cheese, Mozzarella, Tomato, Oven Roasted Vegetables, Fresh Basil, Red Onions and Olives
Fiorentina	£11.95	Tomato, Mozzarella, Spinach and Fresh Eggs
Frutti di Mare	£13.95	Tomato, Sea Food, Garlic and Oregano (Without Cheese)
Angelo	£12.95	Tomato, Mozzarella, Ham, Pineapple and Paresan Cheese
City Island	£13.95	Tomato, Mozzarella, Ham, and Salami
Norma	£12.95	Tomato, Mozzarella, Aubergines, Ricotta Salata
Parma	£13.95	Slices of Prosciutto, Rocket, Tomato, Buffalo Mozzarella and Artichokes Romana
Rustica	£13.95	Tomato, Mozzarella, Chargrilled Napolitan Sausage, Artichokes, Capers, Onions and Oregano
Quattro Stagioni	£12.95	Tomato, Mozzarella, Pepperoni Sausage, Artichokes, Mushrooms and Ham
Quattro Formaggi	£12.95	Four Cheeses with Fresh Tomato and Basil
Diavola	£13.95	Spicy Chicken, Roasted Peppers, Olives, Tomato and Mozzarella
Vegetariana	£11.95	Tomato, Mozzarella, Mixed Vegetables
Prosciutto	£12.95	Tomato, Mozzarella, Ham
Melanzane	£12.95	Aubergine Bufala and Parmesan Cheese
Tonno	£12.95	Tuna, Mozzarella, Tomato, Red Onions and Olives
Vieste	£12.95	Mozzarella, Artichokes,chicken, Blue Cheese

Pasta

Spaghetti alla Carbonara	£10.95	Smoked Bacon (Pancetta), Cream and Parmesan Cheese Sauce
Spaghetti alla Bolognese	£10.95	Traditional Ragu Bolognese Souce
Penne All'arrabbiata	£9.95	Garlic and Chilli and Tomato Sauce
Penne alla Diavola	£11.95	Chopped Breast of Chicken Cooked with Garlic, Chillies, Roasted Peppers, Olives & Tomato Sauce
Tagliatelle al Salmone	£12.50	Smoked Salmon and Cream Sauce with Parsley
Rigatoni alla Norma	£12.95	Aubergine, Tomato, Basil & Ricotta Salata
Ravioli al Tartufo Bianco	£14.95	Ravioli Filled with White Truffle, Wild Mushroom Sauce
Lasagne al Forno	£10.95	Bolognese (Mince Meat), Bechamel and Parmesan Sauce
Gnocchi con Spinaci e Gorgonzola	£11.95	Gnocchi with Spinach and Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce
Pappardelle con Funghi, Pollo e Crema	£10.95	Italian Style Noodles with Chicken, Mushrooms and Cream Sauce
Spaghetti alle Vongole in Bianco	£15.50	Spaghetti, Garlic, Baby Clams Cooked In White Wine Sauce
Tagliolini con Capesante e Gamberoni	£16.50	Italian Style Noodle, Sea Scallops, Kings Prawns, Light Cream and Brandy Sauce
Linguine Pescatora	£16.50	Flat Spaghetti with Fresh Seafood, Garlic and Tomato Sauce (Optional)
Risotto Pescatora	£16.50	Arborio Rice, Fresh Seafood, Garlic and Cherry Tomato
Risotto Funghi Porcini	£12.95	Arborio Rice, Porcini and Parmesan Cheese
Tagliolini Gamberoni Misti	£16.95	Italian Style Noodles with Mixed Prawns and Spicy Chilli Sauce

Main

Bistecca alla Griglia	£17.95	Grilled Sirloin Steak
Tagliata di Manzo con Rucola	£18.95	Sliced Sirloin Steak, Rocket, Garlic, Rosemary and Olive Oil
Scaloppine Melanzane	£18.95	Veal, Aubergine, Mozzarella, Parmigiano, Oregano & Tomato
Scaloppine ai Funghi	£17.95	Panfried Veal with Cream and Mushroom Sauce
Cotoletta Milanese	£17.50	Panfried Breaded Veal
Pollo Primavera	£15.95	Breast of Chicken with Roasted Peppers, Garlic, Chillies, Oregano and Tomato Sauce
Pollo alla Griglia	£14.50	Grilled Breast of Chicken with Grilled Vegetables

Fish

Grande Misto alla Griglia

£21.95

Mixed Grilled Fish

Spiedino di Gamberoni e Capesante

£19.95

Marinated King Prawns and Scallops, Garlic and Lemon Sauce

Calamari e Zucchine Fritte

Fried Calamari and Courgettes Served with Mixed Salad

Small	£12.95
Large	£18.95

Salmone alla Griglia con Rucola e Balsamico

£16.50

Grilled Fillet of Salmon with Rocket Salad, Lemon and Balsamic Vinegar

Gamberoni Provinciale

£18.95

Mediterranean Prawns on Garlic, Tomato and Oregano

Contorni / Side Dishes

Patate Arrosto	£3.95	Roast Potatos
Fritte	£3.95	Fries
Spinaci	£3.95	Sauted Spinach In Garlic and Olive Oil
Zucchine Fritte	£4.95	Fried Zucchini
Seasonal Vegetables	£4.95	Mixed Seasonal Vegetables

Dessert

Tiramisu	£5.95	Mascarpone Cream, Coffee Liquor, Finger Biscuits
Profiteroles	£5.95	Chocolate Sauce
Pannacotta	£5.95	Italian Vanilla Pannacotta Pudding Served with Raspberry Coulise
Fondente al Cacao	£7.50	Warm Melting Chocolate Pudding Served with Vanilla Ice Cream
Gelati e Sorbetti	£6.50	Choice of Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry,lemon Sorbet and Pistachio Ice Cream
Formaggi Misti Della Casa	£8.95	Plate of Mixed Cheeses & Crackers

Reds

Italian Reds

Vino Della Casa	£5.50	House Red
Cabernet Sauvignon IGT, I Vigneti	£5.95	Deep Ruby-Red In Colour, with Aromas of Raspberry, and Blueberry
Merlot IGT Organic, La Cappuccina	£6.50	Dry and Well-Structured with Delicate Tannins and a Lingering Finish
Sangiovese di Todi Doc, Cantina Todini	£6.95	Mature Red Fruit Flavour with a Delicate Vanilla Scent
Quale Rosso Salento IGP, Tenute Emèra	£7.50	Soft, Fruity with Round Tannins, Finish of Fresh Frui with Pleasant Lingering Flavour
Barbera D'asti	£19.95	Deep Ruby Red. Intense Bouquet with Notes of Spice, Tobacco and Eucalyptus
Valpolicella Classico	£19.95	A Nutty Bouquet, Soft Fresh Fruit Medium Bodies with a Long Finish
Chianti Classico DOCG	£7.95	Deep, Vibrant Ruby, Giving Typical Violet Aromatics with Cherries and Red Berry
Primitivo Tarantino	£23.95	Vibrant, with Fresh Acidity Bacing the Gamy Cherry and Rasberry Notes, Revealing Spicy Peppercorn, Tar and Chalk
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano	£29.95	Deep Ruby Red In Color with Intense Aromas of Ripe Dark Berries
Cannonau di Sardegna	£25.95	Rich and Full Bodied, Round and Harmonious, with Aromas of Red Fruits
Rosso di Montalcino, Col D'orcia	£29.95	Deep Ruby Red with Purpule Reflections. Fresh Aromas of Ripe Fruit
Barolo DOCG	£44.95	Aromas of Forest Fruits. Smooth and Velvety on the Palate
Amarone Della Valpolicella	£44.95	Deep Red Bouquet with a Fruity Palate. with a Long Complex Finish
Brunello di Montalcino, Banfi	£64.95	Full, Soft, Velvety and Intense, with Sensations of Liquorice and Spices
Barbaresco DOCG, Tufoblu, col Dei Venti	£69.95	Notes of Spice with Blueberry and Blackberry Jam and an Undertone of Rose. a Masterpiece of Balance and Harmony
Barolo Virna Borgogna	£79.95	A True Expression of Terroir and Nebbiolo Varietal Character

Whites

Italian Whites

Vino Della Casa	£5.50	House White
Chardonnay IGT, I Vigneti	£5.95	Fruity Notes of Pineapple and Peach with a Light Taste of Citrus and Apple
Garganega Sauvignon Organic, La Cappuccina	£6.50	An Elegant Bouquet. Balanced, Smooth and Well Structured on the Palate
Verdicchio Classico	£19.95	Scents of Fresh Green Fruit, Elegant Floral Expression of Acacia, Broom Mimosa and Notes of Celery and Sage
Pinot Grigio Organic, Contro Corrente	£6.95	Straw-Yellow In Colour, with a Pleasant Fruity Aroma
Falanghina IGP, Celebration, Cantina Sanpaolo	£7.95	Straw Yellow with Greenish Highlights. Exotic, Citrus Fruit, and Pear Aromas
Soave doc Organic, La Cappuccina	£23.95	Fresh, Rounded and Elegant, with Good Length and a Pronounced Mineral Note
Greco di Tufo, L'ariella Vinosia	£24.95	Straw Yellow with a Fruity Bouquet. the Palate Has a Good Structure and an Elegant,persistent Finish with Flavours of White Currant
Fiano IGP, Celebration, Cantina Sanpaolo	£26.95	A Typical Herby Aroma on the Plate with a Bright Flavour and Striking Tanginess
Vermentino di Sardegna	£25.95	Aromas of Yellow Apple, Tropical Fruit and a Whiff of Dried Herb on the Palate
Vernaccia di San Gimignano	£26.95	A Fresh, Dry, Balanced Taste and a Fine Penetrating Bouquet
Sauvignon Blanc, Terra Musa	£27.95	Beautiful and Aromatic, Straw Yellow with Greenish Highlights. Aromas of Tropicalfruit, Saffron and Peach. Finley Ballances and Dry on the Plate with Flavours of Tropicaland Citrus Fruit and Hints of Mint
Gavi di Gavi Docg	£29.95	Very Delicate with a Fruity Bouquet. Dry, Appealing, Fresh and Harmonious Taste
Pinot Grigio Collio	£36.95	Fragrant, Intense and Complex, Williams Pears and Hints of Flowers
Greco di Tufo DOCG Special Edition, Claudio Quarta	£35.95	A Large Bouquet, with Characteristic Fruity and Oral Notes
Gavi di Gavi, La Scolca (Black Label)	£69.95	A Fantastic Top Quality Gavi with an Intense Herbaceous Bouquet

Special

Italian Metodo Classico

Ferrari Riserva Lunelli 2007	£129.95	Opulent, Unusual, Vibrant Baroque Virtuosity Is This Glass of Golden Yellow Light
Ferrari Giulio Riserva del Fondatore 2004	£179.95	Silky, Full Palate Texture Balanced by Delightful Freshness and a Lingering Nish

French Wines

Sancerre	£29.95	Crisp, Appropriately Acidic, and Aromatic
Chablis	£32.95	Citrus and Lemon Zest on the Nose. a Lively, Invigorating Taste on the Palate
Louis Latour Montrachet	£89.95	Well- Mannered and Harmonious, Nishes Rich with Firm Tannins
Chateauneuf du Pape	£43.95

Red Wines Special Selection

Barolo Virna Borgogna	£79.95	A True Expression of Terroir and Nebbiolo Varietal Character
Amarone Classico DOCG, Le Ragose 2006	£74.95	Well- Mannered and Harmonious, Nishes Rich with Firm Tannins
Amarone Classico Superiore DOCG Marta Galli, Le Ragose 2005	£93.95	A Wine of Elegance, Harmonic and Enticing. the Finish Is Long and Satisfying
Tignanello, Tenute Ornellaia	£189.95	Complex on the Nose with Spicy Notes Which Mingle with Aromas of Red Fruit
Brunello di Montalcino, Biondi Santi	£179.95	Botanicals, Balsamic Aromas, Ground Coffee, Molasses, Herbs and Tobacco
Sassicaia Bolgheri	£289.95	Generous Notes of Chocolate Raisins, Some Herbs and a Little Smoke

White Wine Special Selection

Verdicchio Superiore Campo Delle Oche, Fattoria San Lorenzo	£40.95	Remarkable Complexity. Mineral and Spicy, Hints of Honey and Saffron
Verdicchio Riserva San Lorenzo 2002, Fattoria San Lorenzo	£109.95	Yellow Colour. Lovely Complex, Savoury, Taut, Nutty Palate. Real Complexity Here. Smooth but Edgy with Notes of Pear, Peach, Wax and Herbs. (Aged 120 Months In Steel Tanks with Natural Yeasts). a Masterpiece

Champagne

House Champagne	£36.95
Veuve Cliquot	£59.95
Bollinger	£59.95
Laurent Perrier Rose	£79.95
Dom Perignon	£169.95

Cocktails

Bellini	£8.95
Negroni	£9.95
Cosmopolitan	£9.95
Pina Colada	£9.95

Reviews and ratings

4.4

Excellent

Based on 70 reviews

Noise level

Low

4.4

Food

4.3

Service

4.1

Ambiance