Pesto at the White Horse Menu & Prices — Leicester

A classic negroni made to a traditional recipe royally topped with prosecco and served with burnt orange to garnish

Gin, ginger and lemon mix topped with pale ale. Served in a classic tankard. Trust us, this works!

Gin, aperol and our lemon mix, double strained and served straight up with a soda top and lime zest to finish

Equal measures of amaretto and our lemon mix, shaken hard and served over ice with dashes of angostura bitters

Kiwi and limoncello mixed with a blend of lemon and lime, topped with prosecco and soda. Served long over ice, a pesto firm favourite!

Vanilla vodka, passoã liqueur, passionfruit and orange juices shaken and double strained for this new day classic. Served with a prosecco shot on the side

Coffee liqueur, vodka and sweet vanilla shaken with a shot of espresso. Served straight up

Gin and lime juice mixed with sugar syrup, topped with prosecco and finished with mixed berries

Amaretto, maraschino and cherry brandy, mixed with double cream for an indulgent take on the classic treat

An italian 'lollipop'. Pimms and vodka, mixed with raspberry and cranberry, topped with lemonade

An italian gin made using a selection of six botanicals as well as an infusion of italian coastal lemon, with notes of coriander and liquorice

Yes, our own pesto gin! Handmade in small batches, pesto gin is fragrant with tuscan juniper, sicilian lemon and kaffir lime leaves

Named after the "tiny ten" still, camomile and fresh citrus fruits are added to the original tanqueray recipe

Delightfully infused with cucumber and rose

Natural sweetness of raspberries and strawberries with the tang of redcurrant, served up in its blushing tone

Crisp juniper and zesty seville orange, complemented by orange blossom, vanilla and allspice

A refreshing, intense orange aroma, with hints of liquorice and coriander

An invigorating tartness from scottish raspberries complemented perfectly by undertones of earthiness and coriander

Selection of italian bread served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar (583 kcal, m, serves 2)

Pesto's own garlic bread (696 kcal, m, serves 1)

Pesto's own garlic bread with cheese (73 kcal, m, serves 2)

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

A mix of italian olives marinated with sweet peppers and herbs (120 kcal, m, gf)

An antipasti platter with cured meats, cheeses, marinated olives, breads and a dip. Ideal for two to share. (1003 kcal, m, serves 2)

New! Perfect if you would like more of our 3 house dips to accompany your meal (200 kcal, v)

New! Deep fried polenta cakes topped with creamy pesto, caramelised red onion and fresh rocket (211 kcal)

Cauliflower florets coated in seasoned flour then deep fried, served with a tomato tapenade & mayonnaise dip (271 kcal, v)

We make a traditional crêpe, then stuff it with mushrooms in a creamy sauce, sprinkle it with a little mozzarella and breadcrumb then bake it in the oven until it turns crispy on the edges (528 kcal, v)

Deep-fried potato, sautéed with fresh garlic and melted gran moravia cheese (100 kcal, m, gf)

Our handmade chickpea and spinach balls served with pesto's own tomato and herb sauce (341 kcal, vg)

Fresh, colourful seasonal vegetables, lightly seasoned and simply roasted in the oven (243 kcal, vg, gf)

Fresh cup mushrooms seasoned and sautéed with garlic (71 kcal, vg, gf)

We love! Sautéed potato with onion, garlic, fresh chilli, sun-dried tomato and black olives (245 kcal, vg, gf)

Deep-fried potato, sautéed with garlic and fresh oregano (173 kcal, vg, gf)

We love! Deep-fried balls of saffron risotto rice stuffed with mozzarella, served with a tomato tapenade mayonnaise (500 kcal, v)

Toasted ciabatta topped with a tomato tapenade & yogurt sauce and sautéed king prawns served hot (817 kcal)

Toasted ciabatta topped with a mix of ripe tomato, red onion and fresh basil tossed in a splash of seasoned olive oil (563 kcal, m)

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

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

Our house salad made up of mixed leaves, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber and sweetcorn with a mustard & lemon dressing (173 kcal, vg)

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

Classic mozzarella and tomato 6" pizza seasoned with oregano (m)

A 6" tomato and mozzarella pizza, topped with spicy 'nduja, slices of napoli sausage, pancetta and fresh green hot chillies... Spicy!

A 6" pizza with tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto, caramelised red onion and fresh rocket

A 6" pizza with tomato, mozzarella and pepperoni

A 6" pizza with tomato, goat's cheese, caramelised red onion, garlic and spinach (301 kcal, v)

A 6" pizza with mozzarella and tomato topped with fresh basil pesto, mushrooms, garlic and gran moravia shavings (350 kcal, v)

New! A centuries old recipe from roma, spaghetti tossed in a rich pecorino cheese sauce with lots of fiery black pepper (563 kcal)

Penne pasta with chicken, basil pesto, tossed in a creamy white wine and spinach sauce, topped with gran moravia (575 kcal)

Pasta shells stuffed with three cheeses and baked in the oven with a rich tomato sauce (493 kcal, m)

A local favourite in rome, these tasty bites are filled with rice, slow-cooked beef and stringy mozzarella cheese (550 kcal)

Fettuccini tossed in pesto's carbonara sauce with pancetta, white wine and fresh gran moravia cheese (475 kcal)

Linguine baked in parchment paper, with king prawns, white wine, fresh hot chilli, garlic and chopped tomato (595 kcal)

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

A rich arborio rice risotto with wild mushrooms, white wine, fresh oregano and a spoonful of mascarpone cheese (201 kcal, m)

Classic beef and pork ragú from bologna served with spaghetti (475 kcal)

Farfalle pasta tossed with smoked salmon, asparagus, garlic white wine and cream (350 kcal)

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

Pappardelle pasta in a fresh wild mushroom, cream, white wine and fresh thyme sauce (564 kcal, v)

A classic lasagne made with rich beef and pork ragú (335 kcal)

New! Chicken pieces cooked in white wine, garlic, rosemary and a splash of cream (595 kcal)

New! Hot spicy calabrese sausage, cooked with garlic and red wine (454 kcal)

Handmade turkey meatballs rolled with lemon zest, chives & mint and served on a tangy yogurt base (387 kcal)

Boneless pork belly strips slow cooked in a rich tomato, garlic, chilli and herb sauce (611 kcal, gf)

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

Spicy italian sausage, with sautéed sweet peppers, garlic and new potatoes (439 kcal, gf)

Chicken wings tuscan-style, marinated then baked in the oven (36 kcal, gf)

We love! We think we have handmade more than 4 million of our own spicy meatballs (since 2006) which are cooked in a tasty tomato, garlic and herb sauce (335 kcal)

Two boneless chicken thighs, stuffed with prosciutto, a hint of sage, spinach and mozzarella cheese (707 kcal, gf)

Skewer of marinated chicken breast wrapped in fine cured ham, flashed on the chargrill and baked in the oven (34 kcal, gf)

A fiery tuscan beef stew made with an abundance of ground black pepper, tomato, potato and red wine (350 kcal, gf)

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

Pieces of white fish loin deep fried in our own birra moretti batter and served with a basil pesto & yogurt dip (310 kcal)

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

Calamari, coated in seasoned flour then deep-fried served with garlic mayonnaise and a wedge of fresh lemon (310 kcal)

Two cod & pancetta fishcakes served with a wedge of fresh lemon (310 kcal)

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

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

Toasted ciabatta topped with buffalo mozzarella, roasted tomatoes and fresh basil, finished with balsamic vinegar

Toasted ciabatta topped with courgette, red onion, olives and provolone cheese and finished in the oven

A 5" pizza with mozzarella, gorgonzola, pear and rocket

A 5" pizza with tomato, mozzarella, anchovies, capers and olives

5" pizza with spicy italian sausage and jalapeno peppers

A 5" pizza with mozzarella and tomato topped with fresh basil pesto, mushrooms and gran moravia shavings (v)

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

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)

Platter of italian antipasti for two to share, with traditional cured meats, cheeses, olives, bread and sun-dried tomato tapenade

Our own polenta chips made with rosemary, gran moravia cheese and served with two dips (v)

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 (v)