Trattoria A.D. 1530 Menu

A lighter menu is available at our casual yet stylish Trattoria A.D.1530, where an array of delicious pasta, pizza, salads, fish, meat specialities, cakes are served throughout the day.  Relax while eating 'al-fresco' in the charming piazza and watch the world go by.  Children's menu available.

Pizza Selection
  
 
 (V) Margherita

 Tomato Salsa, Mozzarella, Sprinkled with Oregano and Chopped Parsley.
  
 (V) Caprese
  
 Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato Slices, Garlic Oil and Fresh Basil 
  
 topped with Fresh Rocket. 
  
 A.D. 1530
  
 Salami Milano, Garlic, Anchovies, Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce,
  
 Rosemary, Basil and Fresh Rocket Leaves.
  
 Capricciosa
  
 Ham, Mushrooms, Peas, Hard Boiled Eggs, Sweet Corn, 
  
 Mozzarella and Tomato Salsa.
  
 Maltese
  
 Pepper Goat’s Cheese, Maltese Sausage, Artichokes, Onions,
  
 Black Olives, Thyme, Mozzarella and Tomato Salsa.
  
 (V) Boscaiola
  
 Mushrooms, Gorgonzola, Radicchio, Chopped Parsley,
  
 Mozzarella and Tomato Salsa.
  
 Devilled
  
 Chicken Breast, Black Olives, Cherry Tomatoes, Chlli, Fresh Basil,
  
 Mozzarella and Tomato Salsa.
  
 Marinara
  
 Mixed Seafood, Half-shell Mussels, Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, Capers
  
 Sliced Onions and Tomato Salsa.
  
 Crudo
  
 Parma Ham, Parmesan Shavings, Sliced Tomatoes, Fresh Rocket Leaves,
  
 Fresh Basil, Garlic and Virgin Olive Oil.
  
 Country Chicken
  
 Barbeque Sauce, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Chicken, Sweet Corn,
  
 Sliced Onions and Mushrooms.
  
 Malta Special
  
 Parma Ham, Feta Cheese, Mushroom Quarters, Cherry Tomatoes,
  
 Onions, Mozzarella & Tomato Salsa.
  
 Extra Toppings for Pizza
  
 Chicken, Maltese Sausage, Goat Cheese, Feta Cheese,
  
 Emmenthal Cheese, Blue Cheese, Seafood, Sun-dried Tomatoes,
  
 Cherry Tomatoes, Anchovies, Artichokes, Mushrooms, Gorgonzola,
  
 Parma Ham, Fresh Rocket Leaves, Portobello Mushrooms.
 
 
(V) -Vegetarian Dishes

 
 Salads

(V) Mozzarella and Vegetable Insalata       
Sliced Fresh Mozzarella, Plum Tomatoes & Grilled Aubergines
served with Mixed Fresh Leaves, Pine Nut & Basil Dressing

Grilled Teriyaki Tuna Salad      
Grilled Yellow-Fin Tuna on a bed of Iceberg Lettuce, served with Rucola, Pickled
Onions & Cherry Tomatoes drizzled with Teriyaki Sauce

Warm Chicken Caesar  Salad with Cajun Spices      
Cajun Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast on a bed of Crispy Iceberg Lettuce
served with Bacon, Croutons, Shaved Parmesan  and Caesar Dressing  

 
Smoked Salmon & Ricotta Insalata   
Smoked Salmon and Ricotta served with Minted Chickpeas,
Mixed Fresh Leaves, Herb Oil & Garlic Croutons

Bresaola and Rucola Salad       
Finely Sliced Bresaola, Rucola, Shaved Parmesan  & Tomatoes
dressed with Balsamic Syrup

Caesar  Salad         
Crispy Iceberg Lettuce, Bacon, Shaved Parmesan, Croutons
and Caesar  Dressing
   
   
 (V) - Vegetarian Dishes
 
  

Starters & Antipasti   
 
 
(V) Garlic Bread
 
Sliced Baguette with Garlic Butter and Chopped Parsley
 
(V) Foccaccia
 
Baked Pizza dough with Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic and Parsley.
 
(V) Maltese Bruschetta
 
Toasted sliced Baguette topped with a mixture of
 
Fresh Chopped Tomatoes,  Basil, Garlic, Onion and Olive Oil
 
(V) Mushrooms in Garlic
 
Sautéed Quartered Mushrooms tossed in Olive Oil with
 
Garlic and Chopped Parsley
 
Crab & Blue Cheese filled Mushrooms
 
Baked Stuffed Mushrooms served on Fresh Rocket Salad
 
Drizzled with a Walnut & Mustard Dressing
 
Warm Crispy Ftira
 
Pan-seared Minute Steak, Sautéed Onions, Fried Egg and 
 
English Mustard served in toasted Maltese Bread
 
with French Fries & Salad
 
(V) Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup
 
Light Purée Soup served with Chopped Parsley and Virgin Olive Oil
 
Traditional Maltese 
 
Fresh and Peppered Goat Cheese, Roasted Maltese Sausage,
 
Pickled Onions and Bigilla (a delicious broad bean paste) served
 
with Galletti (Maltese water biscuits), Tomatoes and Maltese Bread
 
Traditional Maltese Ftira
 
Typical Maltese Bread speciality with Tuna, Tomato Paste,
 
Olives and Capers, drizzled with Virgin Olive Oil
 
served with Fresh Leaves
 

 Main Courses
 
  
Fresh Swordfish
 
Grilled Local Swordfish served with Capers,
 
Tomato and Fresh Herbs Sauce & Lemon
 
 
Beef Tenderloin (250gr)
 
Grilled Tenderloin of Beef served with a
 
Creamy Pepper Sauce & Battered Onion Rings
 
 
Aberdeen Angus Heart of Rump (250gr)
 
Grilled Fresh Angus Heart of Rump served with
 
Garlic & Parsley Butter
 
 
Chicken Breast
 
Roasted Breast of Free Range Chicken served with a
 
Creamy Mushroom and Onion Sauce
 
 
Roasted Whole Quail
 
Two whole Quails Marinated in Honey & Lemon
 
served with Light Barbeque Sauce
 
 
 
 
 
Accompanying Main Course Dishes
 
Panache of Vegetables or Side Salad
 
Roast Potatoes - Fried Spicy Potato Wedges - French Fries
 
 

Italian Pasta Specialities
 
  
Panzerotti Funghi Porcini
 
Panzerotti with Sautéed Pancetta, Mushrooms and
 
Fennel Seed Velouté, finished with Rocket Salad
 
 
Penne al Prosciutto, Salmone e Limone
 
Penne with Parma Ham, Smoked Salmon, Lemon Zest,
 
Sautéed Onion and Radicchio tossed in a Creamy Herb Sauce
 
 
Pappardelle Xara Palace
 
Pappardelle tossed in a Creamy Pesto and Red Pepper Sauce
 
with Sautéed Chicken Breast and  Mushrooms
 
 
Fettuccine Fegato e Funghi
 
Fettuccine with Sautéed Chicken Livers and Mushrooms
 
mixed in a Marsala Wine and a Creamy Balsamico Sauce
 
 
(V) Garganelli con Mozzarella e Pomodoro
 
Fresh Garganelli Pasta tossed with Zucchini Brunoise, Spinach,
 
Tomato Sauce finished with Fresh Mozzarella and Basil
 
 
(V) Spaghetti Arrabiata
 
Spaghetti tossed in Tomato Chilli Sauce with Garlic, Onions,
 
Sweet Red Peppers and Black Olives
 
 
 
(V) -Vegetarian Dishes
 

Selection Of Ice Creams
 
 
Banana Split
 
 2 scoops of Vanilla ice-cream, Banana, Chocolate Sauce,
 
 Panna, Cherries, Vermicelli &  Biscuits
 
 Kanu
 
 2 scoops of Chocolate ice-cream, Banana, Chocolate Sauce,
 
 Panna, Cherries, Vermicelli & Biscuits.
 
 Coupe Denmark
 
 4 scoops of Vanilla ice-cream, Chocolate Sauce, Panna,
 
 Vermicelli, Cherries & Biscuits.
 
 Coupe Maison
 
 Fresh Fruit Salad, 2 scoops Strawberry, scoop Vanilla
 
 ice-cream, Panna, Strawberry Sauce, Kiwi Fruit, Vermicelli,
 
 Knickerbocker
 
 Fresh Fruit Salad, scoop Vanilla, scoop Chocolate ice-cream,
 
 Panna, Chocolate Sauce, Vermicelli, Cherry & Biscuits.
 
 After-Eight
 
 2 scoops Mint ice-cream, 2 scoops Chocolate ice-cream,
 
 Panna, Chocolate Sauce, Nutmeg & Biscuits.
 
 Fizz-Ice
 
 2 scoops Lemon sorbet topped with Sparkling Wine
 
 dash of Grenadine.
 
 Vodka-Ice
 
 4cl. Vodka, 2 scoops of Lemon or Melon or Strawberries Sorbet
 
 finished with a dash of Blue Curaçao
 
 Thick Shake (Create your flavours from)
 
 Chocolate, Vanilla, Mint and Strawberry ice-cream.
 
 Topped with Panna, Chocolate or Strawberry Sauce, Cherry,
 
 Vermicelli & Biscuit.
 
 Create your flavours Ice Cream    (per scoop)    
 
 Topped with Panna, Chocolate or Strawberry Sauce, Cherry,
 
 Vermicelli & Biscuit.
 

 Afternoon Tea Menu
    
Selection of Sandwiches
  
Parma Ham and Blue Cheese
  
Smoked Salmon and Horseradish
  
Ham and Cheese
  
Goat’s Cheese and Tomato
  
Egg Mayonnaise with English Mustard and Parsley
  
Sandwiches can be served Toasted
  
All Sandwiches are served with Home-made Crisps
  
White or Wholemeal Bread.

  
Served Monday to Thursday between 14.30hrs to
 
18.00hrs

 
  
Selection Of Pastries
  
Apple & Raisin Pie
  
Sacher Torte
  
Cassata Siciliana
  
Lemon Meringue
  
Date & Walnut Tart
  
Fresh Fruit Salad