The chefs at Il Palazzo have created a wonderful selection of menus – featuring the very best in homemade Italian cuisine. We offer fresh, classical Italian dishes – A taste of the old continent with every bite! Pastas, oven-baked pizzas and DELICIOUS Italian starters are on offer, along with lovely Italian meat dishes AND FISH DISHES,
Why NOT VISIT US and try for yourself? WE’D LOVE TO SEE YOU!
MAIN MENU
Call : 01245 259990
Address :il palazzo -46 duke street, Chelmsford, cm1 1ja
XMAS DAY MENU 2024
IL PALAZZO®
CHRISTMAS DAY MENU 2026 £84.95 per person
Five Touches of Festive Italian Dining
ON ARRIVAL
Mini Vol-au-Vent
Chicken & Tarragon
AMUSE-BOUCHE
Brodo di Verdure
Delicate clear Italian
vegetable broth with
fine vegetable julienne
STARTERS
Gamberoni Piccante
King prawns with garlic, chilli,
white wine and parsley,
served with toasted Italian bread
Antipasto Italiano
Parma ham, Italian cured meats,
buffalo mozzarella, olives and
marinated vegetables
Burrata Natalizia (V)
Creamy burrata, heritage tomatoes,
basil pesto and balsamic dressing
Capesante
Pan-fried chopped scallops
with crispy pancetta,
served on caulfower purée
Arancini ai Funghi (V)
Wild mushroom and mozzarella
arancini with Parmesan cream
MAIN COURSES
Tacchino Tradizionale
Roast turkey with sage & onion stuffing,
chipolata sausage, streaky bacon,
Brussels sprouts, seasonal vegetables,
roast potatoes and cranberry sauce
Filetto Rossini
Fillet of beef, topped with chicken liver pâté,
Madeira jus, served with dauphinoise
potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Anatra all’Arancia
Roast duck breast with orange sauce,
dauphinoise potatoes
and seasonal vegetables
Branzino al Limone
Sea bass fillet with king prawns,
white wine, garlic and lemon butter,
served with crushed new potatoes
and seasonal vegetables
Melanzane alla Parmigiana (V)
Layers of aubergine, tomato,
mozzarella and Parmesan,
served with roast potatoes
and dressed leaves
DESSERT
Traditional
Christmas Pudding
Served with warm brandy sauce
Warm Apple Pie
Served with vanilla gelato
or warm costard
Tiramisu
Classic Il Palazzo tiramisu
Chocolate Fondant
Warm chocolate fondant
with vanilla gelato
Ricotta & Pistachio
Cheesecake
Finished with pistachio crumb
If you have any allergies please let our staff know before ordering.
Please note that a deposit of £30 per person required when booking a table and we love to have your pre order two week before Xmas day , thank you very much for your cooperation & we love to see you and your family on Xmas day. A 10% service charge will be added to final bill of table.
Contact us
Call : 01245 259990
Address :il palazzo -46 duke street, Chelmsford, cm1 1ja
Pre Theatre menu
Special Two course fixed menu Sunday/Thursday £19.95 Friday/ Saturday £22.95
STARTER
Minestrone –
Traditional Italian soup made with garden vegetables.
Insalata Caprese
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, olive oil and basil dressing.
fagioli verdi- a warm salad made with new potatoes, green beans, Red onion
Sarde alla Griglia
Fresh Cornish grilled sardines, served with a dressed mixed salad.
Pate di Fegato
Duck and pork liver pate served with panini toast and caramelised red onion.
Portobello all’Aglio
A breaded Portobello mushroom served on leaf salad with garlic mayonnaise
Coppa Gamberetti
Traditional prawn cocktail, Marie Rose sauce, lettuce.
Bianchetti
Deep fried Breaded white bait with garnish and a lemon wedge
MAIN COURSE
Insalata di Tonno
Tuna salad, tomato, cucumber, new potatoes,Red onion, lettuce and with mayonnaise dressing
Tagliatelle All’Funghi
White wine, mushroom, touch of cream, garlic and parsley sauce
Penne Arrabbiata –
Onion, garlic, cherry tomatoes in a spicy tomato sauce.
Risotto Pollo e Piselli – Garlic, onion, cherry tomatoes, white wine, parsley, Pepperoni, chicken fillet, garden peas
Pizza Pepperoni
tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, Pepperoni, fresh chillies
Pizza Vegetariano – Red onion, mushroom, peppers and black olives
Maiale Marsala
pork fillet in demi glace, mushroom and Marsala sauce, served with sauté potato& vegetable
Hake pizzaiola
Hake fillet in capers, olives, & tomato sauce. Served with veg.& sauté potatoes
Pollo Dragoncello
Chicken breast in sauce of white wine , cream and Tarragon . Served with veg & sauté potatoes
Pollo Milanese –
Chicken breast coated in breadcrumbs shallow fried and served with spaghetti tomato sauce
Vitello Milanese -Escalope of veal,breaded shallow fried served with spaghetti tomato sauce
Lasagna – 100% British prime minced beef Ragu, béchamel, layers of pasta
Food allergies and intolerances – before you order your food , please speak to our staff if you want to know about our ingredients
Contact us
Call : 01245 259990
Address :il palazzo -46 duke street, Chelmsford, cm1 1ja