Otters
96 dishes across 17 sections
SOUPS
SOUPS & STARTERS ALL SERVED WITH LOCAL FRESH CRUSTY BREAD
Traditional ALJOTTA
Fresh fish chunks - onion/herbs/tomato - rice.
Mediterranean SHELLFISH soup (House special)
Fresh black mussels - fresh vongole veraci - red Mediterranean prawns - lobster bisque.
ask for the SOUP of the day
TAPAS - bites - STARTERS - antipasti
BRUSCHETTA trio
Tomato concasse', onions and bufala - black olive tapenade - nectarine, basil & goat's cheese.
Infused fresh Gozo GBEJNA (served cold)
The fresh Gozo cheeselet - Honey & balsamic infused - set on pear chutney - rucola bed - roasted walnuts - grissini.
Fresh Italian Burrata (served cold)
Set on roasted balsamic cherry tomatoes, pistachio granules - drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and basil pesto - grissini.
Funghi CHAMPIGNON
Sauteed champignon mushrooms, in a creamy cognac sauce - served with toasted crostini.
Baked creamy PORTOBELLO
Baby spinach, pancetta & cream cheese stuffing - grana shavings.
DUCK in CHOCOLATE and PORT (served cold)
Sliced breast - olive oil, orange zest, garlic, balsamic vinegar fusion - peppered water biscuits - chocolate/port wine sauce.
Fried OCTOPUS Tentacles
Tender fried Octopus tentacles in batter - served with an in-house tartar sauce.
Fried SARDINE fillets
Tender fried sardines in batter - in-house pineapple salsa.
CALAMARI e Zucchini fritti
Battered and deep-fried - lemon aioli, side mayo.
CRAB fritters
Fresh crab meat, potato and spring onion fritters - served with a smokey remoulade sauce.
COZZE al bianco
Daily fresh - in white wine, cherry tomatoes and herbs.
SALADS.....with a twist
ALL SERVED WITH LOCAL FRESH BREAD
CAPRESE e olive
Sliced tomatoes and fresh mozzarella Di Bufala - basil leaves - pitted black olives - olive oil oregano - olive oil - balsamic dressing.
PEACHES & Tomatoes
Slices tomatoes - peaches - peppery arugula - spring onions - basil - roasted almonds granules - balsamic vinaigrette.
Fruity CHICKEN
Grilled breast strips - seasonal fresh fruits - crispy green salad - honey and mustard dressing.
Seared Fresh Tuna Nicoise
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
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
Diced cured tuna - honey, soya, fresh chilli, spring onion and sesame seed dressing - sea wakame (sea weed) - crackers.
CAVIAR & Mango
Toasted bread crostini topped with delicate burrata stracciatella - fresh mango cuts - black caviar - chives.
Lemon - Chilli SALMON Carpaccio
Lemon cured salmon - chili and olive oil - chives and water cress.
OCTOPUS Ceviche
Tender octopus bites - spring onions - cilantro - avocado - cherry tomatoes - lime juice and olive oil dressing.
Ginger OYSTERS
Oysters Gillardeau - ginger oil and ginger vinaigrette - fresh sea wakame.
Dry Aged BEEF Tartar
Diced dry aged AAA grade Beef - gherkins, capers, shallots, chives, jalapeno - spring onion, parmesan royal, egg yolk, ponzu dressing, spicy mayo-toasted crostini.
PASTA fresh or stuffed
Ask for gluten free pasta. Kindly add € 3.00 for a main course serving.
Linguine Pistachio e BURRATA
Pesto of pistachio, burrata, pistachio granules, extra virgin olive oil.
Gnocchi alla GORGONZOLA e Noci (or Risotto)
In a creamy gorgonzola, funghi porcini and baby spinach sauce - roasted walnuts.
Agnollotti ai PORCINI e TARTUFO
Stuffed with wild mushrooms and tartufo, in a parmesan, onion and pancetta and truffle cream sauce.
Garganelli al POLLO e Chorizo
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
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
Calamari, guanciale (cured pork), roasted cherry tomatoes, garlic, white wine, tomato fondu.
Paccheri ai GAMBERETTI e SALMONE
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)
Fresh black mussels, fresh red local prawns and fresh vongole, in home-made lobster bisque.
Linguine alle VONGOLE e POMODORINI
Fresh Vongole veraci tossed with roasted cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, fresh basil & parsley.
Otters PAELLA
Authentic famous Saffron enhanced risotto dish with a delicious combination of Chicken, Chorizo, Prawns and Black Mussels (served in Paella Pan).
Linguine tal-QARNIT (with fresh Octopus)
Fresh octopus, tossed with capers, onions, pitted black olives and cherry tomatoes, tomato fondue.
Linguine bil-FENEK (with Rabbit)
Hearty traditional sauce with rabbit trimmings, red wine, herbs, onions, peas, tomato fondue.
MAINS from the sea
Seasonal side dishes are served with all main course dishes.
Poached fillet of DENTICI
Creamy leek & saffron sauce - roasted asparagus.
TUNA & Asparagus Tagliata
Sesame & Fennel seed crusted seared fresh juicy Tuna cuts - orange vinaigrette - toasted asparagus.
SALMON Parcel
Fresh fillet supreme of Salmon in crispy filo pastry - sautéed baby spinach and smoky provola cheese stuffing - red prawn veloute'.
Grilled CALAMARI
Tender calamari - lemon gremolata - extra virgin olive oil, garlic, parsley and lemon jus.
Marinated OCTOPUS
Olive oil and herb marinade - pan-seared - potato and black muscle puree'.
FRITTO misto di PESCE e CROSTACEI
Battered deep-fried calamari - prawns - white bait - seasonal fish chunks - zucchini, fresh mint, chili and herb dressing - lemon aioli dip.
More seafood delicacies....
FISHERMAN'S CRUSTACEAN Combo
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)
Argentinian (fresh frozen) Large Tiger KING PRAWNS
Chili, lemon and garlic dressed - Extra Virgin Olive Oil, garlic, parsley and lemon jus.
The Ocean SUPREME (a sharing experience serves 2 or more)
A LUXURIOUS TOWER with a combination of: 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.
POULTRY & game
Seasonal side dishes are served with all main course dishes.
POLLO con FUNGHI e MARSALA
Pan-fried chicken breast - mixed mushrooms and onions sautee' - marsala wine reduction.
CHICKEN & PARMA ham Roulade'
Free range juicy chicken thighs - smoked scamorza and basil stuffing - crispy Parma ham wrapped - rucola/pesto salsa.
DUCK in Amaretto
Pan-seared breast - amaretto liquor reduction - caramelized almonds - sweet potato puree'.
Honey & Orange QUAIL
De-boned - pan seared - honey and orange dressing - seasonal fresh fruit - port wine jus.
The local RABBIT Pot
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
A prime cut of juicy lamb leg - mash of creamy potatoes - port and mint jus.
Burgers, sliders and more...
Hungry COWboy - 300g
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
Crispy buttermilk coated - fried free-range chicken breast - sesame warm bun - crispy bacon - cabbage coleslaw - sriracha-honey dressing - crispy fries.
Hawaiian PULLED PORK Slider
Roasted pulled pork in pineapple salsa - warm sesame seed coated slider bun - cabbage coleslaw - pineapple rings - crispy fries.
CRAB Patty
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
Crispy rack of pork ribs - honey/ginger glazed - sesame seeds.
Martini PORK Belly
Crispy skin, tender roasted Pork Belly - sweet martini sauce - roasted asparagus.
Pan-Fried CALF Liver
Madeira - onions and mushrooms - mashed potatoes.
Grilled BEEF TAGLIATA
Prime Black Angus Flank Steak - thick juicy strips - rocket leaves and cherry tomatoes - balsamic cream - grana flakes. (recommended medium cooked)
ESPEDATA sirloin STEAK - 370g
A char-grilled, juicy Black Angus delux Sirloin steak on an espedata skewer - mild peri-peri salsa.
Char-grilled RIB-EYE Steak - 370g
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 Chop - 400g
Bone-in, thick juicy prime veal cutlet - lemon Dijon vinaigrette - spinach sautee'.
PORTERHOUSE steak - 35oz (Bistecca Fiorentina) (to share - serves 2)
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 (served with a side of rice)
CHICKEN Honey-Soya Stir-fry
Prime cuts of chicken breast, with asparagus, onions and bell peppers in a honey - soy sauce.
BEEF in Oyster Stir-fry
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
French Fries
French Fries with Parmesan & Truffle
onions & bacon
Mashed Potatoes
Onion Rings
Peas with onions & bacon
Mixed seasonal Green Salad (with apple cider dressing)
Roasted bell peppers
Skin on Green Beans
Baby Corn
Marinated Butter Beans
PIZZA
MARGHERITA (V)
Tomato puree, mozzarella, basil, olive oil, basil pesto dressing.
FUNGHI (V)
Tomato puree, mozzarella, mixed mushrooms and oregano.
PEPPERONI
Tomato puree, mozzarella, pepperoni, onions, bell peppers and oregano.
CAPRICIOSA (V if taken without ham and cocktail sausages)
Tomato puree, mozzarella, mushrooms, tuna, cocktail sausages, boiled egg, artichoke hearts oregano.
Ananas e Pancetta
Tomato puree, mozzarella, pineapples, onions and pancetta.
GOZITANA (V if taken without anchovies)
Sliced potatoes, sliced tomatoes, onions, olives, anchovies, capers, basil and olive oil, basil.
TONNATA
Tomato puree, mozzarella, tuna in brine, onions, black olives, capers and rosemary.
PIZZA gourmet
PROSCIUTTO e pomodorini
Tomato puree, rucola, parma ham, fresh basil leaves, cherry tomatoes, grana padano shavings, basil pesto dressing.
MORTADELLA e pistachio
Pistachio cream, mozzarella, basil, mortadella, burrata, pistachio granules.
MEAT combo
Tomato puree, mozzarella, roasted pulled pork, bbq chicken, pancetta, caramelized onions, bell peppers.
al MARE
Tomato puree, mozzarella, calamari, prawns, shrimps, mussel meat, octopus, capers and basil.
Platters (antipasti)
All platters served with fresh crusty sliced ciabatta.
CHEESE, fruit & nuts (V) (serves two or more...)
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...)
Italian salami, Parma-ham, mortadella, thinly sliced speck, sundried tomatoes, pickled onions, black olives, Emmental and Grana Padano cubes. (served with grissini).
