Food Menu – Otters Bistro & Lounge

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SOUP

SOUPS & STARTERS ALL SERVED WITH LOCAL FRESH BREAD

Traditional ALJOTTA (Gluten Free)

€9.95

Fresh fish chunks - onion/herbs/tomato - rice.

Mediterranean SHELLFISH soup (House special) (Gluten Free)

€13.50

Fresh black mussels – fresh vongole veraci - red mediterranean prawns - lobster bisque

Gluten Free

ask for the SOUP of the day

€8.75

TAPAS – bites – STARTERS – antipasti

BRUSCHETTA trio (Vegetarian)

€7.50

(Tomato concasse’, onions and bufala) – ( black olive tapenade) - (nectarine, basil & goat’s cheese)

Infused fresh Gozo GBEJNA (Vegetarian) (served cold)

€8.75

The fresh Gozo cheeselet - Honey & balsamic infused - set on pear chutney - rucola bed - roasted walnuts - grissini.

Fresh Italian Burrata (Vegetarian) (served cold)

€10.50

Set on roasted balsamic cherry tomatoes, pistachio granules – drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and basil pesto – grissini.

Funghi CHAMPIGNION (Vegetarian)

€10.50

Sauteed champignion mushrooms, in a creamy cognac sauce – served with toasted crostini.

Baked creamy PORTOBELLO

€10.75

Baby spinach, pancetta & cream cheese stuffing - grana shavings.

DUCK in CHOCOLATE and PORT (served cold)

€11.50

Sliced breast - olive oil, orange zest, garlic, balsamic vinegar fusion - peppered water biscuits - chocolate/port wine sauce.

Fried OCTOPUS Tentacles

€13.75

Tender fried Octopus tentacles in batter – served with an in-house tartar sauce.

Fried SARDINE fillets

€13.75

Tender fried sardines in batter – in-house pineapple salsa.

CALAMARI e Zucchini fritti

€14.50

Battered and deep-fried - lemon aioli, side mayo.

CRAB fritters

€14.50

Fresh crab meat, potato and spring onion fritters – served with a smokey remoulade sauce.

COZZE al Bianco (Gluten Free)

€13.50

Daily fresh - in white wine, cherry tomatoes and herbs.

SALADS…. with a twist

ALL SERVED WITH LOCAL FRESH BREAD

CAPRESE e olive (Vegetarian)

€13.75

Sliced tomatoes and fresh mozzarella Di Bufala – basil leaves – pitted black olives – olive oil
oregano – olive oil – balsamic dressing .

PEACHES & Tomatoes (Vegan) (Gluten Free)

€14.00

Slices tomatoes - peaches - peppery arugula - spring onions - basil - roasted almonds granules - balsamic vinaigrette.

Fruity CHICKEN (Gluten Free)

€14.75

Grilled breast strips - seasonal fresh fruits - crispy green salad - honey and mustard dressing .

Seared Tuna Nicoise (Gluten Free)

€15.50

Tossed with long green beans - diced new potatoes - boiled eggs - crispy green salad - pitted olives – anchovies - capers - extra virgin olive oil & Dijon vinaigrette.

Lemon OCTOPUS, Potatoes & Artichoke (Gluten Free)

€15.50

Fresh octopus chunks – mustard seed oil, lemon and fresh dill dressing - marinated artichokes - diced new potatoes - tomatoes - fresh rocket leaves.

CRUDI & more antipasti delicacies

TUNA Poke (Gluten Free)

€12.50

Diced Cured tuna - honey, soya, fresh chili, spring onion and sesame seed dressing.
- sea wakame (sea weed) – crackers.

CAVIAR & Mango

€12.75

Toasted bread crostini topped with delicate burrata straciatella - fresh mango cuts – black caviar - chives.

Lemon – Chilli SALMON Carpaccio (Gluten Free)

€13.75

Lemon cured salmon - chili and olive oil - chives and water cress.

OCTOPUS Cheviche (Gluten Free)

€14.50

Tender octopus bites – spring onions – cilantro – avocado – cherry tomatoes – Lime juice and olive oil dressing.

Ginger OYSTERS (Gluten Free)

€16.50

Oysters Gillardeau - ginger oil and ginger vinaigrette – fresh sea wakame.

Dry Aged BEEF Tartar (Gluten Free)

€14.75

Diced dry aged AAA grade Beef – gherkins, capers, shallots, chives, jalapeno, spring onion, parmesan royal, egg yolk, ponzu dressing, spicy mayo -toasted crostini.

PASTA

Ask for gluten free pasta (Gluten Free)

Kindly add € 3.00 for a main course serving.

Linguine Pistachio e BURRATA (Vegetarian)

€12.50

Pesto of pistachio, burrata, pistachio granules, extra virgin olive oil.

Gnocchi alla GORGONZOLA e Noci (or Risotto) (Vegetarian)

€12.75

In a creamy gorgonzola, funghi porcini and baby spinach sauce - roasted walnuts.

Agnollotti ai PORCINI e TARTUFO

€14.50

Stuffed with wild mushrooms and tartufo, in a parmesan, onion and pancetta and truffle cream sauce.

Garganelli al POLLO e Chorizo

€14.50

Sauteed free range chicken breast tossed with speck, chorizo and roasted bell peppers in a creamy walnut, gorgonzola and brandy sauce .

Strozzapreti al MANZO e PARMIGIANO

€14.75

USDA beef flank trimmings, pan-fried with onions, garlic and basil, tossed with rocket leaves and cherry tomatoes, finished with balsamic reduction and parmesan cheese shavings.

Paccheri ai CALAMARI e Guanciale

€14.50

Calamari, guanciale (cured pork), roasted cherry tomatoes, garlic, white wine, tomato fondu.

Paccheri ai GAMBERETTI e SALMONE

€14.75

Fresh red tail on prawns and fresh salmon chunks marinated in olive oil, garlic and lemon zest, tossed with cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs, with a touch of tomato sauce and prawn bisque.

Linguine ai FRUTTI di MARE (or Risotto)

€14.75

Fresh black mussels, fresh red local prawns and fresh vongole, in home-made lobster bisque.

Linguine alle VONGOLE e POMODORINI

€15.50

Fresh Vongole veraci, tossed with roasted cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, fresh basil & parsley.

Otters PAELLA (Gluten Free)

€15.75

An authentic famous Saffron enhanced risotto dish with a delicious combination of Chicken, Chorizo, Prawns and Black Mussels. (served in Paella Pan)

Traditional Gozitan Pasta sauces

Linguine tal-QARNIT (with fresh Octopus)

€14.50

Fresh octopus, tossed with, capers, onions, pitted black olives and cherry tomatoes, tomato fondue.

Linguine bil-FENEK (with Rabbit)

€14.50

A hearty traditional sauce with rabbit trimmings, red wine, herbs, onions, peas, tomato fondue.

MAINS from the sea

Poached fillet of DENTICI

€21.75

Creamy leek & saffron sauce - roasted asparagus.

TUNA & Asparagus Tagliata (Gluten Free)

€22.75

Sesame & Fennel seed crusted seared fresh juicy Tuna cuts – orange vinaigrette - roasted asparagus.

SALMON Parcel

€23.75

Fresh fillet supreme of Salmon in crispy filo pastry - sautéed baby spinach and smoky provola cheese stuffing - red prawn veloute’.

Grilled CALAMARI (Gluten Free)

€23.75

Tender calamari - lemon gremolata – extra virgin olive oil, garlic, parsley and lemon jus.

Marinated OCTOPUS

€23.75

Tender calamari - lemon gremolata – extra virgin olive oil, garlic, parsley and lemon jus.

FRITTO misto di PESCE e CROSTACEI

€22.75

Battered deep-fried calamari - prawns - white bait - seasonal fish chunks – zucchini, fresh mint, chili and herb dressing - lemon aioli dip.

Seasonal side dishes are served with all main course dishes.

More seafood delicacies….

FISHERMAN’S CRUSTACEAN Combo (Gluten Free)

€29.75

For the seafood lovers – a steaming feast of : fresh black mussels # fresh vongole verace # local fresh red prawns # razor clams and calamari tossed in an aromatic white wine, lemon zest, fresh herbs and roasted cherry tomato jus.

Pan-Fried Local fresh KING PRAWNS (6 pieces) At Market price or Argentinian (frozen fresh) Large Tiger KING PRAWNS (Gluten Free)

€29.50

Chili, lemon and garlic dressed – Extra Virgin Olive Oil, garlic, parsley and lemon jus.

The Ocean SUPREME (a sharing experience serves 2 or more)

€75.00

- Marinated crudi - (orange-fennel fresh red PRAWNS, chilli-lemon SALMON Carpaccio, honey-soya TUNA Poke).
- Fresh ginger scented OYSTERS.
- BLACK MUSSELS cooked in white wine.
- Fritto of CALAMARI & Tail on PRAWNS – lemon aioli.

(above delicacies are ideally accompanied with prosecco or champagne)

POULTRY & game

POLLO con FUNGHI e MARSALA (Gluten Free)

€20.75

Pan fried chicken breast - mixed mushrooms and onions saute’ - marsala wine reduction.

CHICKEN & PARMA ham Roulade’

€21.75

Free range juicy chicken thighs – smoked scamorza and basil stuffing - crispy Parma ham wrapped – rucola/pesto salsa.

DUCK in Amaretto (Gluten Free)

€23.75

Pan-seared breast - amaretto liquor reduction - caramelized almonds - sweet potato puree’.

Honey & Orange QUAIL (Gluten Free)

€23.50

De-boned - pan seared - honey and orange dressing – seasonal fresh fruit – port wine jus.

The local RABBIT Pot (Gluten Free)

€21.50

Marinate in wine and herbs, pan-sealed in garlic and olive oil, traditionally stewed with bay leaves, tomato sauce, diced potatoes and peas.

LAMB Steak

€22.50

A prime cut of juicy lamb leg – mash of creamy potatoes – port and mint jus.

Seasonal side dishes are served with all main course dishes.

Burgers, sliders and more

Hungry COWboy - 300g

€15.75

Char grilled AAA in-house angus beef burger - sesame warm brioche bun :
- thick grilled garlic-mushrooms - caramelized onions - tomatoes -
- diced bacon - melting edam cheese .
- tarragon & shallot mayo - crispy fries.

Crispy HEN

€14.75

Crispy buttermilk coated - fried free-range chicken breast - sesame warm bun :
- crispy bacon - cabbage coleslaw - sriracha-honey dressing - crispy fries.

Hawaiian PULLED PORK Slider

€14.75

Roasted pulled pork in pineapple salsa - warm sesame seed coated slider bun :
- cabbage coleslaw - pineapple rings - crispy fries

CRAB Patty

€15.50

A fresh crab patty slider – crispy ice berg leaf - roasted red bell peppers – juicy tomatos - smokey gremolata sauce.

MAINS from the land

Honey-Ginger Sesame PORK-ribs

€17.50 half rack€21.75 full rack

Crispy rack of pork ribs - honey/ginger glazed - sesame seeds.

Martini PORK Belly (Gluten Free)

€22.50

Crispy skin, tender roasted Pork Belly – sweet martini sauce – roasted asparagus.

Pan-Fried CALF Liver

€18.75

Madeira - onions and mushrooms - mashed potatoes.

Grilled BEEF TAGLIATA (Gluten Free if ordered without parmisan)

€27.50

Prime Black Angus Flank Steak - thick juicy strips - rocket leaves and cherry tomatoes - balsamic cream - grana flakes. (recommended medium cooked)

ESPEDATA sirloin STEAK – 370g (Gluten Free)

€28.75

A char-grilled, juicy Black Angus delux Sirloin steak on an espedata skewer - mild peri-peri salsa.

Char-grilled RIB-EYE Steak - 370g (Gluten Free)

€29.50

AAA Black Angus Rib-Eye Steak. (side sauces - additional €3.50 garlic butter - creamy mushroom - creamy pepper-corns creamy gorgonzola – chimichurri salsa – peri peri salsa).

more MAINS from the land

Grilled Frenched Veal Cutlet - 400g (Gluten Free)

€31.50

Bone-in, thick juicy prime veal cutlet - lemon Dijon vinaigrette – spinach sautee’.

PORTERHOUSE steak - 35oz (to share – serves 2) (Gluten Free)

€70.00

(Bistecca Fiorentina)
Marinated black angus T-bone to share - charcoal grilled - olive oil brushed – rosemary and thyme scented - roasted cherry tomatoes - basil vinaigrette. (recommended medium cooked)

From the WOK

CHICKEN Honey-Soya Stir-fry (Gluten Free)

€17.50

Prime cuts of Chicken breast, with asparagus, onions and bell peppers in a honey – soy sauce..

BEEF in Oyster Stir-fry

€18.75

Black Angus Flank Steak cuts, with asparagus, onions, mushrooms and bell peppers, in oyster sauce .

If you need more or extra side dishes……..
Roasted potatoes with rosemary (€5) French Fries (€5) French Fries with Parmesan (€6)
onions & bacon & Truffle
Mashed Potatoes (€5) Onion Rings (€6) Peas with onions & bacon (€6)
Mixed seasonal Green Salad (with apple cider dressing) (€5) Roasted bell peppers (€5)
Skin on Green Beans (€5) Baby Corn (€6) Marinated Butter Beans (€5)

PIZZA

MARGHERITA (Vegetarian)

10.95

Tomato puree, mozzarella, basil, olive oil, basil pesto dressing.

FUNGHI (Vegetarian)

€11.75

Tomato puree, mozzarella, mixed mushrooms and oregano .

PEPPERONI

€12.75

Tomato puree, mozzarella, pepperoni, onions, bell peppers and oregano.

CAPRICIOSA (Vegetarian if taken without ham and cocktail sausages)

€13.75

Tomato puree, mozzarella, mushrooms, ham, cocktail sausages, boiled egg, artichoke hearts oregano.

Ananas e Pancetta

€13.75

Tomato puree, mozzarella, pineapples, onions and pancetta.

GOZITANA (Vegetarian if taken without anchiovies)

€12.75

Sliced potatoes, sliced tomatoes, onions, olives, anchovies, capers, basil and olive oil, basil.

TONNATA

€12.75

Tomato puree, mozzarella, tuna in brine, onions, black olives, capers and rosemary.

PIZZA gourmet

PROSCIUTTO e pomodorini

€14.50

Tomato puree, , rucola, parma ham, fresh basil leaves, cherry tomatoes, grana padano shavings, basil pesto dressing.

MORTADELLA e pistachio

€14.50

Pistachio cream, mozzarella, basil, mortadella, burrata, pistachio granules .

Meat combo

€14.75

Tomato puree, mozzarella, roasted pulled pork, bbq chicken, pancetta, caramelized onions, bell peppers.

al Mare

€14.75

Tomato puree, mozzarella, calamari, prawns, shrimps, mussel meat, octopus, capers and basil.

House Policies : (Terms and conditions on Discount Schemes)
The use of any discount scheme or discount card is strictly valid ONLY by written confirmed bookings through online bookings on www.ottergozo.com or by sms.
Discounts cannot be given without such prior reservations due to computer settings.
Cash payments are kindly requested for all bills under €60.00, this includes also any discount scheme payments.

Platters (antipasti)

CHEESE, fruit & nuts (Vegetarian) (serves two or more…)

€25

Soft Gozo Cheese, Burrata, Bufala, seasonal fresh fruit, cherry tomatoes, mixed nuts, grissini and peppered water biscuits with fig marmalade.

ITALIAN cuts (serves two or more…)

€27

Italian salami, Parma-ham, mortadella, thinly sliced speck, sundried tomatoes, pickled onions, black olives, Emmental and Grana Padano cubes. (served with grissini).

All platters served with fresh crusty sliced ciabatta.

KIDS

FISH & chips

€11.50

CHICKEN Skewers & fries

€12.50

Penne with TOMATO sauce & PARMESAN cheese (Vegetarian)

€8.75

Penne with HAM, MUSHROOMS & CREAM sauce

€8.75

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Opening Times

Lunch and Dinner time: 11:00am – 22:30pm