The menu was inspired by my own trip to Tuscany, and upon my return I called on the talents of head chef Mark Lawlor and north east food authority Terry Laybourne to re-create the authentic Italian flavours I had fallen in love with.

Specialities include roasted monkfish with grilled lettuce, red repper relish and polenta, Porchetta, a Tuscan-style pork roast with fennel, herbs and garlic, and Tuscan lamb casserole.

There’s also an early diner menu available between 5pm and 6.30pm, which allows diners to choose from grilled fillet of seabass with spring onion mash, chicken Milanese and pannacotta with raspberries, priced at two courses for £10 and three courses for £12.

To round off the Italian experience I have hand-picked the finest wines Italian vineyards from regions in Veneto, Puglia, Sicily and, of course, Tuscany.

I hope you enjoy your time in Tuscany!

Dave Townsley

Owner, Tuscany