Pesto at the Axe & Compass Menu & Prices — Hinckley

A great twist on the classic mojito, fizzy, minty, slightly sweet and packed with strawberries and lime.

A refreshing blend of mint leaves, apple juice, lime, elderflower cordial and soda water.

All the fun without any of the alcohol, our pink lemonade is bursting with berry flavours and topped with sweet lemonade.

A favourite amongst the pesto team, brimming with fresh watermelon this mocktail has us daydreaming of sunny days.

Toasted ciabatta topped with a mix of ripe tomato, red onion and fresh basil tossed in a splash of seasoned olive oil (m, 248 kcal)

Fettuccine tossed in pesto's carbonara sauce with pancetta, white wine and fresh gran moravia cheese (668 kcal)

Our handmade chickpea and spinach balls served with pesto's own tomato and herb sauce (vg, 314 kcal)

Mushrooms seasoned and simply sautéed with garlic (vg, gf, 114 kcal)

These tasty dough parcels are stuffed with mozzarella, a rich tomato sauce and fresh basil then deep fried (m, 669 kcal)

Fried potato, sautéed with garlic and fresh oregano (vg, gf, 404 kcal)

Chicken wings tuscan-style, marinated then baked in the oven (gf, 376 kcal)

Mozzarella and tomato 6" pizza seasoned with oregano (v, 233 kcal)

6" pizza with tomato, mozzarella and pepperoni (276 kcal)

Use this simple but classic, hot and spicy tomato chilli sauce, penne pasta finished with gran moravia cheese (v, 317 kcal)

Classic beef and pork ragú from bologna, served with spaghetti (404 kcal)

A salad made up of mixed leaves, cherry tomatoes, red onion, sweetcorn with a mustard & lemon dressing (vg, 175 kcal)

Selection of italian bread served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar (v, 585 kcal)

Pesto's own garlic bread (v, 696 kcal)

Pesto's own garlic bread with cheese (v, 875 kcal)

We take a 12" sourdough pizza base and make it into garlic bread with tomato, it's great for sharing (m, 898 kcal)

A mix of italian olives marinated with sweet peppers and herbs (m, gf, 187 kcal)

An antipasti platter with cured meats, cheeses, marinated olives, breads and a dip. Ideal for two to share (1003 kcal)

These tasty dough parcels are stuffed with mozzarella, a rich tomato sauce and fresh basil then deep fried (v, 669 kcal)

Pesto's take on this popular sicilian street food, we stuff our dough with roasted peppers, mozzarella cheese, rich pepper sauce then bake it and cut it into bite size chunks (m, 535 kcal)

Another street food favourite from the abruzzi region. We cut our lovely gran moravia cheese into chunks, dip them in a light batter and deep fry them (v, 541 kcal)

Our new scaccia was so popular we thought we would make another, this time with pesto and mozzarella (v, 612 kcal)

Toasted ciabatta topped with buffalo mozzarella and sliced tomato, served with a drizzle of fresh basil and olive oil dressing (337 kcal)

Toasted ciabatta topped with strips of warm roasted peppers and goats cheese (v, 407 kcal)

Toasted ciabatta topped with a tangy mayonnaise and sautéed king prawns served hot (562 kcal)

Toasted ciabatta topped with a mix of ripe tomato, red onion and fresh basil tossed in a splash of seasoned olive oil (v, 248 kcal)

Toasted ciabatta topped with fresh mushrooms in a creamy dolcelatte, garlic and white wine sauce (v, 529 kcal)

Popular salad of romaine lettuce, shavings of gran moravia, croutons and dressed with pesto's own dressing (v, 233 kcal)

Our house salad made up of mixed leaves, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber and sweetcorn with a mustard & lemon dressing (vg, 175 kcal)

A popular across italy a fresh salad of buffalo mozzarella and ripe tomato, drizzled with an olive oil and balsamic dressing with torn basil (gf, 270 kcal)

A 6" pizza with sun dried tomato, buffalo mozzarella, caramelised onion and basil pesto (334 kcal)

Classic mozzarella and tomato 6" pizza seasoned with oregano (v, 233 kcal)

A 6" tomato and mozzarella pizza, topped with spicy 'nduja slices of salami sausage and fresh green hot chillies... Spicy! (455 kcal)

A 6" pizza with tomato, mozzarella and pepperoni (276 kcal)

A 6" pizza topped with tomato, goat's cheese, caramelised red onion, garlic and spinach (v, 238 kcal)

A 6" pizza with mozzarella and tomato topped with fresh basil pesto, mushrooms, garlic and gran moravia shavings (v, 314 kcal)

A 6" pizza with tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto, caramelised red onion and fresh rocket (318 kcal)

Deep-fried potato, sautéed with fresh garlic and melted gran moravia cheese (v, gf, 517 kcal)

Our handmade chickpea and spinach balls served with pesto's own tomato and herb sauce (vg, 314 kcal)

Fresh colourful seasonal vegetables, lightly seasoned and simply roasted in the oven (vg, gf, 107 kcal)

Fresh mushrooms seasoned and simply sautéed with garlic (vg, gf, 114 kcal)

Sautéed potato with onion, garlic, fresh chilli and finished with sun-dried tomato and black olives (vg, gf, 414 kcal)

Deep-fried potato, sautéed with garlic and fresh oregano (vg, gf, 404 kcal)

Rigatoni pasta served with a creamy roasted sweet pepper sauce, fresh basil & topped with gran moravia cheese (m, 575 kcal)

A well-known favourite, fettucine pasta with a rich cheesy and creamy sauce, but with the extra added goodness of spinach (v, 618 kcal)

We melt nduja sausage into arborio risotto rice and add a splash of cream to deliver a very hot and spicy richness (gf, 589 kcal)

Pasta shells stuffed with three cheeses and baked in the oven with a rich tomato sauce (v, 358 kcal)

Rigatoni pasta with a spicy sauce made with calabrian sausage meat and fiery 'nduja, calmed with a spoon of creamy mascarpone cheese (633 kcal)

A local favourite in rome, these tasty bites are filled with rice, slow-cooked beef and stringy mozzarella cheese (390 kcal)

Fettuccine tossed in pesto's carbonara sauce with pancetta, white wine and fresh gran moravia cheese (668 kcal)

Deep-fried balls of saffron risotto rice stuffed with mozzarella served with a roasted pepper and mayonnaise dip (v, 529 kcal)

Linguine baked in parchment paper, with king prawns, white wine, fresh hot chilli, garlic and chopped tomato (258 kcal)

We serve this simple but classic, hot and spicy tomato chilli sauce with penne pasta finished with gran moravia cheese (v, 317 kcal)

Classic beef and pork ragú from bologna, served with spaghetti (404 kcal)

Farfalle pasta tossed with smoked salmon, asparagus, garlic, white wine and cream (522 kcal)

Classic spinach and ricotta cheese cannelloni (v, 416 kcal)

A classic lasagne made with rich beef and pork ragú (324 kcal)

Escalope of chicken breast in a sicillian marsala wine sauce with mushrooms and thyme (303 kcal)

We hand make these meatballs with chicken breast, bake them in the oven and serve with a spinach alfredo sauce (573 kcal)

A slice of chicken breast coated in breadcrumb then topped and baked with a rich tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese (331 kcal)

A whole rack of tender ribs rubbed with herbs and spices then slow-roasted. Great for sharing! (Gf, 1467 kcal, serves 2)

Boneless pork belly strips slow cooked in a rich tomato, garlic, chilli and herb sauce (gf, 811 kcal)

Boneless chicken thigh, marinated in buttermilk, seasoned with italian herbs & lemon, then deep-fried and served with a basil pesto mayonnaise (570 kcal)

Spicy italian sausage, with sautéed peppers, garlic and new potatoes (gf, 209 kcal)

Chicken wings tuscan-style, marinated then baked in the oven (gf, 376 kcal)

We think we have handmade more than 5 million of our own spicy meatballs (since 2006) which are cooked in a tasty tomato, garlic and herb sauce (gf, 335 kcal)

Skewer of marinated chicken breast wrapped in fine cured ham, flashed on the chargrill and baked in the oven (gf, 294 kcal)

A fiery tuscan beef stew made with an abundance of ground black pepper, tomato, potato and red wine (gf, 419 kcal)

King prawns dipped in a light batter and deep fried, served with a garlic mayonnaise and fresh lemon (387 kcal)

King prawns and queen scallops in a creamy white wine sauce, with piccollo tomatoes and fresh basil, all baked in the oven with a breadcrumb and gran moravia crust (439 kcal)

Served with a wedge of fresh lemon (310 kcal)

King prawns sautéed in white wine, onion, garlic and chilli (gf, 236 kcal)

Handmade by pesto, this lovely creamy vanilla italian classic is served topped with a summer fruit compote

A classic sticky toffee pudding served with your choice of pouring cream or vanilla gelato (v)

A classic dessert of apples and pears with a hint of cinnamon, topped with an amaretti crumble and baked in the oven. Served with your choice of vanilla gelato or pouring cream (v)

A luxurious, warm chocolate brownie, perfectly gooey and rich with salted caramel. Served with pouring cream for extra indulgence (v, gf)

Enjoy a trio of pesto's own miniature italian desserts with a dark chocolate and orange liqueur torte, panna cotta topped with a summer fruit compote and a tangy lemon torte. Perfect for sharing

Our handmade rich chocolate orange torte, made with fine dark chocolate and orange liqueur, served on a biscuit base

A tangy lemon mousse, made with fresh cream and lemons, served on a biscuit base

Pesto's own tiramisu, meaning 'pick me up', made with espresso coffee, mascarpone, fresh cream and marsala wine-soaked sponge. (V)

Vanilla baked cheesecake served with forest fruits (v)

A selection of italian cheeses for two to share, served with homemade caramelised onion chutney and toasted italian ciabatta

Catarratto is an indigenous grape to the island of sicily and produces a dry and easy-drinking white. It has light floral and stone fruit aromas and pairs wonderfully with delicate seafood dishes

Chardonnay provides a more full-bodied style of white with a richer texture so it's great with richer dishes such as pesto di penne con pollo e spinaci

A perfect crisp dry white to serve alongside our piattini! From hillside vineyards in veneto, the wine has citrus notes backed by honeyed orchard fruit. Serve with salads and light fish dishes

Trentino is renowned for its excellent sauvignon blanc and this is everything you want and more. Bursting with fresh citrus and tropical notes, it's aromatic and mouth-watering. It'll pair well with fried dishes, rich seafood and cheese

This elegant white wine is produced entirely from cortese grapes and has a fresh fragrant style and delicate, green apple fruit character

This rosé is more full-flavoured than the piattini pinot grigio rosé, so one to choose if you like more ripe and spicy strawberry and redcurrant notes

Rosé is the best wine for food matching and this wine is perfect for many different piattini. Dry and delicate with lovely strawberry and watermelon notes. An easy choice when the sun is shining!

Champagne, france

Champagne, france

Champagne, france

Our homemade chickpea & spinach balls served with pesto's own tomato and herb sauce (vg)

A mix of italian olives marinated with sweet peppers and herbs (vg)

Small pearls of mozzarella, coated in egg and breadcrumbs, deep-fried and served with a dip

Fresh colourful seasonal vegetables, lightly seasoned and simply roasted in the oven (vg)

Red and yellow half peppers stuffed with goat's cheese, mozzarella, spinach and pesto, then roasted (v)

Our own deep-fried polenta batons made with rosemary, gran moravia cheese and served with two dips (m)

Fresh mushrooms seasoned and simply sautéed with garlic (vg)

Sautéed potato with onion, garlic, fresh chilli and finished with sun-dried tomato and black olives (vg)

Deep-fried potato, sautéed with fresh garlic and oregano. Add a little pot of our sun-dried tomato tapenade to dip in for an extra £0.95 (vg)

A 6" pizza made in a classic carbonara style with pancetta, mushrooms and topped with rocket

Classic 6" four cheese pizza topped with tomato, mozzarella, gorgonzola, gran moravia and goats' cheese

A 6" tomato and mozzarella pizza, topped with spicy 'nduja, calabrian sausage & fresh green hot chillies...Spicy!

A 6" pizza topped with tomato, goat's cheese, prosciutto & fresh balsamic tossed rocket

A 6" pizza topped with tomato, goat's cheese, caramelised red onion, garlic and spinach (m)

A 6" pizza with mozzarella and tomato topped with fresh basil pesto, mushrooms and gran moravia shavings (v)

Chicken breast fillets topped with a rich tomato sauce made with fresh basil and oregano

A rack of ribs (c.500g) rubbed with herbs and spices, flashed on the chargrill then slow roasted. Great for sharing!

Pork belly rubbed with fresh sage, paprika and garlic, then slow cooked

Spicy italian sausage, with sautéed peppers, garlic and new potatoes

We hand roll every one of our spicy meatballs and cook them in a tasty tomato, garlic and herb sauce

Two boneless chicken thighs, stuffed with parma ham, a hint of sage, spinach and mozzarella cheese

Skewer of marinated chicken breast wrapped in fine cured ham, flashed on the chargrill and baked in the oven

A fiery tuscan beef stew made with an abundance of ground black pepper tomato, potato and red wine

Our olives marinated with fresh herbs (v, gf, 187 kcal)

Italian bread served with olive oil & balsamic vinegar (v, 585 kcal)

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(V, 875 kcal)

Take our sourdough pizza base and make it into a tomato, it's great for sharing (v, 898 kcal) | serves 2

Our version of this 16th century tuscan salad, with tomatoes, ciabatta bread, red onion, basil leaves, green olives, roasted peppers and gran moravia shavings (v)

Our classic spicy meatball recipe, only smaller meatballs, served on toasted ciabatta and finished with gran moravia shavings

Deep-fried whitebait served with garlic mayonnaise and lemon

North atlantic cod loin pieces, deep-fried in our own birra moretti batter and served with a tangy mayonnaise