Pesto Widnes Menu

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

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

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

Our handmade seitan & lentil balls served with pesto's own tomato and herb sauce (454 kcal, vg)

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

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

Chicken wings tuscan-style, marinated then baked in the oven (374 kcal, gf)

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

A 6" sourdough pizza with tomato, mozzarella and pepperoni (278 kcal)

Deep-fried balls of saffron risotto rice stuffed with mozzarella, served with a tomato tapenade mayonnaise (529 kcal, v)

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

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

A classic lasagne made with rich beef and pork ragú (424 kcal)

These tasty dough parcels are stuffed with mozzarella, a rich tomato sauce and fresh basil then deep fried (630 kcal, v)

A centuries old recipe from roma, spaghetti tossed in a rich pecorino cheese sauce with lots of fiery black pepper (764 kcal)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ricotta cheese whipped with lemon juice, on top of toasted ciabatta bread, finished with basil pesto, roasted piccolo tomatoes and a dash of balsamic vinegar (528 kcal)

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

Chicken pieces cooked in white wine, garlic, rosemary and a splash of cream (509 kcal)

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

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

Toasted ciabatta topped with fresh mushrooms in a creamy dolcelatte, garlic and white wine sauce (329 kcal, v)

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)

Skewer of marinated chicken breast wrapped in fine cured ham, flashed on the chargrill and finished in the oven (284 kcal, gf)

A 6" tomato and mozzarella pizza, topped with spicy 'nduja, slices of salami sausage and fresh green hot chillies... Spicy! (505 kcal)

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

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

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)

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

Selection of italian bread served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar (585 kcal, v, serves 2)

Pesto's own garlic bread (606 kcal, v, serves 2)

Pesto's own garlic bread with cheese (875 kcal, v, serves 2)

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

We take a 12" sourdough pizza base and make it into garlic bread with tomato, it's great for sharing (996 kcal, v, serves 2)

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

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

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

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)

This super green salad is made with a mix of seasonal crisp greens, asparagus, cannellini beans and a white wine, mustard & lemon dressing (vg)

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)

A rich homemade lamb ragú tossed in pappardelle pasta and finished with gran moravia

Penne pasta tossed in a creamy chicken, basil pesto and spinach sauce, topped with gran moravia

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

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

For those pesto lovers out there, linguine pasta simply tossed in our own recipe red pesto and served with fresh basil & gran moravia (m)

Rigatoni pasta bake with a calabrian spicy pork and beef ragú, which we spice up with our napoli sausage and fresh hot chillies. Topped with mozzarella, breadcrumbs and gran moravia

Deep-fried balls of saffron risotto rice stuffed with mozzarella (v)

Toasted ciabatta topped with a tangy mayonnaise and sautéed king prawns served hot

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

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

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

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

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

Sautéed king prawns and queen scallops in white wine, with sun-blush tomatoes, basil, mascarpone cheese, all baked with a breadcrumb and gran moravia crust

King prawns, sautéed in white wine, onion, garlic and peperoncino chilli

Literally meaning 'lollipop', pimms and vodka mixed with cranberry juice, lemonade and raspberry puree.

Enjoy a frozen treat of bombay sapphire gin mixed with lemon juice, gomme syrup, chambord and garnished with summer fruits.

Bombay sapphire gin is shaken with lime juice and gomme syrup topped with prosecco and garnished with berries.

A frozen tropical favourite, with bacardi carta oro, strawberry puree, lemon and lime juice.

Woodford reserve bourbon whiskey mixed with espresso, gomme syrup and angostura bitters served chilled over ice.

An elegant italian cocktail. Prosecco topped with your choice of peach or passion fruit puree.

Add some zing to your bubbles, with a glass of prosecco topped with limoncello.

An italian favourite, enjoy a glass of prosecco mixed with a shot of aperol topped with soda and orange rind.

No soggy bottoms with this fizz favourite. Amaretto and cherry liqueur topped with prosecco.

Enjoy this refreshing cocktail with bacardi carta oro, fresh lime, mint, gomme syrup and soda served long over ice.

Our slimmed down version of a mojito, no sugar means it's under 70 calories! Bacardi carta oro rum, is mixed with mint, fresh lime and soda. (under 70 calories)

One of our fruity favourites. Bacardi carta oro, fresh limes, mint and gomme syrup are mixed with chambord and raspberry puree.

A fresh and fruity cocktail made with bacardi carta oro rum, mint, lime and fresh watermelon.

A spiced twist on the classic mojito. Bacardi carta fuego, fever-tree ginger beer, fresh mint and lime served long over ice.

A classic martini of vodka shaken with cointreau, cranberry juice and lime.

This caffeine fuelled thrill is the perfect pre-dinner pick me up with grey goose vodka, kahlua, gomme syrup and a shot of espresso.

Our take on this cheeky fizzy cocktail. Grey goose vodka & passoa are combined with passion fruit puree and served with a shot of prosecco.

Grey goose vodka, with sweet cherry juice, chambord, and lime for the ultimate martini.

Seriously addictive! Grey goose vodka, baileys and caramel syrup are combined with cream and a pinch of salt for a luxurious treat.

Grey goose vodka, chambord and pineapple juice are shaken together to make this delicious drink.

A chocoholic's delight! Baileys, disaronno, milk, double cream and honey are mixed together and topped with grated chocolate.

Grey goose citrus vodka, tuaca vanilla brandy, apple juice, finished with just a hint of lime juice.

The classic tart is transformed into a delicious cocktail. Disaronno, cherry brandy & cherry syrup are topped with double cream and a cherry.

A fruit-filled delight! Raspberry vodka is shaken with cointreau and wild berry syrup and served with an orange slice.

Straw yellow in colour with a light and pleasing aroma with floral notes followed by a fresh and fruity palate. (abv 12%)

Intensely fresh & fruity fragrance, this wine reveals delicate undertones of fruit on the palate and follows with a lingering aromatic aftertaste. (abv 10%)

Crisp apple fruit acidity from the garganega is balanced by hints of apple blossom & pear drops. The finish displays floral elderflower notes from the pinot grigio. (abv 11.5%)

Aromatic nose bright straw yellow with gold and green reflections, with a green apple and elderflower bouquet. Dry and full bodied with a velvety finish. (abv 12%)

Produced in the classical district of orvieto in the heart of the umbria region. A medium sweet, gently rounded fruity wine. (abv 12%)

Produced entirely from cortese grapes, this elegant white wine has a fresh, fragrant style and a delicate, green apple fruit character. (abv 12%)

Bursting with red fruit aromas, deliciously juicy and supple with lingering cherry flavours. Well balanced with a pleasant and long lasting fruity finish. (abv 12%)

This light-bodied, delicate, blush wine is a natural pairing for fish and lighter dishes. The 'blush' hues are obtained from the pale copper coloured skins of the pinot grigio grapes. (abv 12%)

Light pink in colour, this delicate sparkling rosé has fresh and fruity aromas on the nose, and is moderately dry on the palate. Delicious. (abv 11%)

This full bottle size of the classic italian sparkling wine we offer has a full fruity and floral bouquet with reminiscences of wisteria and acacia flowers. With a pleasantly dry finish, this refreshing wine offers a wonderful glass of fizz. (75cl, abv 11%)

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Deep ruby red colour with intense crimson reflections. A well rounded, medium bodied soft wine that gives typical character of merlot grapes. (abv 11.5%)

A dry and powerful red wine full of character. Great in body with an ample bouquet, intense, complex flavour and rich, long lingering finish. (abv 12.5%)

Ruby red colour, delicate flavours with fragrances of red fruits. A well balanced and rounded wine with good length. (abv 13%)

A versatile ruby red wine with an intense fragrance. Delicate undertones of cherry fruit & soft spice on the palate with a medium intensity & nicely balanced tannins. Perfect served with pasta dishes. (abv 12.5%)

Only the finest grapes are used to produce this versatile "all rounder". Soft and supple with vanilla edged dark fruit aromas and deep raisin flavours. (abv 12.5%)

Vibrant ruby red colour with a fruity nose producing hints of light spiciness. On the palate this wine is savoury, full bodied with a good aromatic persistency. (abv 13.5%)

Pizza with mozzarella and tomato topped with fresh basil pesto, mushrooms, garlic and gran moravia shavings (314 kcal, v)