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Maximilians Taste of Italy
At Maximilians Taste of Italy we believe our food should delight the senses. Our chefs cooking traditional Italian food in a cosy quaint restaurant bringing a little taste of Italy closer to home. All our pizzas are homemade and freshly prepared for each individual customer as are most of our pastas. Free from artificial additives, Maximilians taste of Italy is the real deal when it comes to delicious and authentic Italian food.
With mouth-watering freshly prepared paninis to homemade pastas this newly revamped eatery compliments the upstairs Bistro and is quickly becoming one of D15’s hippest place to eat. Maximilians Taste of Italy is the perfect venue for a relaxed evening dinner or business lunch. We love Italian food, eating it, making it and sharing it with our guests. We also love wine and the different digestifs and aperitifs which accompany a good meal. Taste Of Italy’s food is honest and unfussy yet elegant. Be sure to try out the best Italian cuisine in Dublin 15. Our food can also be delivered to your door – simply call us to place an order.
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Opening Hours
Monday Closed
Except Bank Holiday Monday's
Which We Are Open From 1pm Till Late
Tuesday Till Thursday
6pm Till Late
Friday
12pm Till Late
Saturday & Sunday
1pm Till Late
Address
Maximilians Bistro
Superquinn (Supervalu)
Shopping Centre
Main Street Blanchardstown
Dublin 15
Menus are subject to change at any given time
White Wine
White Wine | Region | Glass | Bottle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | CANTINA DI MONTEFORTE SOAVE CLASSICO —
From one of the best producers in Soave, lemon sorbet, pears and apples dominate the
flavour in this wine. Very clean and fresh palate with hint of pear drops. A real treat! | ITALY | €8.00 | €29.00 |
2 | GUAD AL MARE VERMENTINO —
Subtle and fresh aromas of white flowers and pear with some lemon zest in the background, white pears and green apples on the palate are complimented by hints of white pepper soft. | ITALY | €8.50 | €30.00 |
3 | PINOT GRIGIO —
One of the most popular wines around! Pears, apples and melon give this wine a complex palate. The well balanced acidity and nuances of fresh herbs make it always appealing and interesting. | ITALY | €8.50 | €32.50 |
4 | MONTE DEL FRA CUSTOZA —
This wine is a joy to drink, perfectly balanced between crisp acidity and some fresh green apple flavours, ripe spiced peaches with mango and passion fruit hints in the background, leaving a long satisfying finish. | ITALY | €8.50 | €33.00 |
5 | CANTINE BELISARIO VERDICCHIO DI MATELICA —
A blockbuster from Italy. This wine is pale lemon in colour with a lovely aromatic and clean bouquet of acacia and a touch of honey. Surprisingly full-bodied, it shows great balance between its crisp green apple characters and the richer honey and lemon flavours. The finish is dry and vibrant. | ITALY | €8.50 | €33.00 |
6 | CASTEL FIRMIAN SAUVIGNON BLANC —
An excellent wine showing a softer citric style, some herbal hints and a ripe apple character. Elegant, seductive and a joy to drink, not your average Sauvignon Blanc | ITALY | €9.00 | €34.00 |
7 | PROSECCO SUPERIORE
Fresh nose with plenty of fruity aromas, with hints of ripe apple and peach. Vibrant and dynamic on the palate, richly satisfying. Delightful as an aperitif. | ITALY | €8.50 | €42.00 |
Red Wines
Red Wines | Region | Glass | Bottle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ZAGALIA MONTEPULCIANO —
Very attractive wine showing ripe dark cherries with hints of plums and dried provencal herbs. A clean and long fruity finish. | ITALY | €8.00 | €29.00 |
2 | MERLOT —
A wonderful concentration of blackberries & ripe plums with warm spicy hints, very smooth tannins and easy to drink. | ITALY | €8.00 | €30.00 |
3 | ROCCA SANGIOVESE —
This is a youthful bright ruby wine with fresh vibrant aromas of ripe cherries and red berries, the palate is balanced and juicy with a supple structure, with plum and cinnamon flavoursand a lively finish. | ITALY | €8.00 | €29.50 |
4 | TANK 11 SYRAH —
A very fine sicilian wine. This syrah is crimson in colour, with vibrant black fruit and berry aromas. The wine has a lovely balance between ripe fruit characters and a firm structure on the palate. It is accessible, supple and rounded on the finish. | ITALY | €8.50 | €32.00 |
5 | TANK 26 NERO D'AVOLA —
With a complex nose of ripe, baked berries, soft fruit and mediterranean herbal notes you can expect a complex wine, this doesn't disappoint! A well balanced & elegant structure add to thesheer pleasure of the rich dark fruit flavours and subtle spicy complexity. | ITALY | €8.50 | €32.00 |
6 | COL DI SASSO TUSCAN —
A wine with a modern twist. Rich dark cherries and peppery blackcurrant on the nose. The palate is rich and full with dark fruit, hint of liquorice and woody spices. A very long finish with some savoury notes. | ITALY | €8.50 | €33.00 |
7 | TANK 32 PRIMITIVO —
Very appealing big dark fruits with some peppery spice hints and some dried fruits in the background. Easy drinking with a bit of substance. Well balanced, complex and powerful. | ITALY | €9.00 | €34.50 |
8 | MEDICEO CHIANTI —
An outstanding Italian classic. Powerful aroma of ripe cherries and plums lead to a fruit driven black pepper underlined palate. Round and supple with a long lasting juicy finish. | ITALY | €8.50 | €33.50 |
9 | CA DI ALTE PINOT NERO —
Delicious Summer Berry Fruit with Subtle Herbal Notes and a Silky Texture that Draws you in
with it’s Charms! Medium Bodied (Lamb, Pork, Poultry & Game) | ITALY | €9.00 | €34.00 |
Some Wines may contain: Sulphur dioxide and sulphites
Menus are subject to change at any given time
Lite Bites
12am-5pm
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AT MAXIMILIAN’S TASTE OF ITALY
Our aim is to tantalize your taste buds and offer you some real Italian cuisine.
Breads, pizzas & desserts are homemade as are some of our pastas.
A Service Charge of 10% will be added to parties of 5 or more.
Salads
1 | INSALATA CAPRESE —
Buffalo mozzarella cheese, vine tomatoes, fresh basil & extra virgin olive oil | €11.50 |
2 | INSALATA MAGNA GRECIA—
Mixed salad leaves, olives, peppers, tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, olives, onion, creamy balsamic vinagrette dressing | €15.00 |
3 | INSALATA DEI CESARI–
Lettuce, chicken, bacon, parmesan cheese, croutons and caesar dressing | €15.00 |
4 | INSALATA NICOISE —
Boiled egg, chunky tuna, red onions, sweet cherry tomatoes, green beans & baby potatoes drizzled with Honey Mustard and Lemon dressing | €15.50 |
Menus are subject to change at any given time
Paninis
1 | Caprese Con Prosciutto —
Buffalo mozzarella cheese, beef tomatos, rocket salid and parma-ham | €8.95 |
2 | Caprese Gourmet —
Buffalo mozzarella cheese, roasted red peppers,
sun-dried tomatos and parma-ham | €8.95 |
3 | Mediterraneo —
Aubergines, roasted peppers, courgettes, sun dried tomatoes
pesto, rocket, mozzarella | 8.95 |
4 | Emiliana —
Char-grilled chicken, basil pesto, mozzarella cheese, lettuce | €8.95 |
6 | Marinaio —
Tuna, mayo, red onions, cherry tomatoes, lettuce & mozzarella cheese | €8.95 |
7 | SALSICCIA —
Italian sausage, peppers, mozzarella cheese, Caramelized onions & pesto genovese | €8.95 |
8 | Filetto —
Char-grilled philly steak, vine tomato, red onions, emmental cheese & ballymaloe relish | €8.95 |
Menus are subject to change at any given time
To Start With
1 | MINESTRONE —
Homemade soup with seasonal vegetables served with homemade chunky bread | €8.00 |
2 | CALAMARI FRITTI —
Fried calamari rings with garlic mayo | €9.50 |
3 | BRUSCHETTA CON FORMAGGIO DI CAPRA —
Goats cheese served on homemade bread with rocket, fresh tomatoes and pesto | €8.50 |
4 | BRUSCHETTA CON POMODORO —
Tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil and our home made bread | €8.00 |
5 | BRUSCHETTA TRICOLORE —
Tomatoes, Buffalo mozzarella, rocket salad, olive oil & homemade bread | 8.75 |
6 | MOZZARELLA IN CARROZZA —
Deep fried mozzarella cheese sticks in golden breadcrumbs & spicy red peppers sauce | €8.95 |
7 | POLPETTE MARCHIGIANA —
Homemade spicy meatballs served with napoletana sauce topped with parmesan shaves & toasted bread | €8.95 |
8 | BRUSCHETTA AL SALMONE —
Smoked salmon, red onions, capers & Chef’s creamy dressing | €9.50 |
9 | ANTIPASTO MISTO —
Italian cured meats, mixed leaves, aubergine mozzarella,
roasted peppers, artichoke, wild mushrooms, olives, cherry
tomatoes, asparagus . Served with home made bread | 14.95 |
Menus are subject to change at any given time
To Follow
1 | Spaghetti Carbonara —
Bacon, parmesan, egg & a touch of cream | €17.50 |
2 | Penne Vegetariana —
Marinated vegetables, seasoned and tossed with a creamy tomato sauce | €17.50 |
3 | Spaghetti Bolognese —
Homemade classic with lean beef and tomato sauce | €17.00 |
4 | Homemade Lasagna —
With lean beef, tomato sauce, béchamel served with a choice of fries or salad | €19.95 |
5 | Penne Al Salmone
Pasta with smoked Irish salmon & asparagus tossed in a creamy tomato sauce | €18.95 |
6 | Tagliatelle Pollo —
Marinated pieces of chicken tossed in white wine & creamy mushroom sauce | €18.50 |
7 | Penne Arrabiata Con Pollo —
Marinated pieces of chicken tossed in a spicy tomato sauce | €17.95 |
8 | Linguini Alla Marinara —
Linguini pasta with fresh mussels & squid tossed in a garlic and chilli white wine sauce | €19.95 |
9 | Homemade Cannelloni —
Pasta filled with ricotta cheese & spinach with béchamel and a hint of tomato sauce | €18.95 |
10 | Cotoletta alla Milanese —
Bread crumbed Chicken breast served with choice of spaghetti in a tomato sauce or french fries | 19.95 |
11 | Pollo Al Funghi
Char- grilled breast of chicken topped with a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce & served with fries | €19.95 |
12 | Pollo Alla Diavola
Char- grilled breast of chicken with red onions & paprika topped with spicy tomato sauce served with fries | €19.95 |
All our meats are of Irish origin. All our ingredients are sourced locally, dishes are freshly made & free from artificial flavourings.
A Bit on the Side
1 | Insalata Piccola —
Mixed salad leaves, olives, peppers, tomatoes, cucumber & onion with our special dressing | €5.50 |
2 | Patate Toscane —
Baby potatoes, sea salt, rosemary, garlic | €5.00 |
3 | Patatine fritte —
Shoestring Fries | €4.50 |
4 | Verdura grigliata —
Combination of Chargrilled aubergines, tomatoes & courgettes | €5.50 |
5 | Patate Piccante —
Spicy potato wedges | €5.50 |
6 | Bruschetta Aglio e Mozzarella —
Garlic bread with melted mozzarella cheese | €7.00 |
7 | Bruschetta Al’Aglio —
Homemade chunky garlic bread | €5.50 |
Pizza
All made with our homemade tomato sauce & mozzarella cheese
1 | Margherita | €14.50 |
2 | Prosciutto e Funghi —
Ham, mushroom | €17.95 |
3 | NapolItana —
Olives, capers, anchovies | €18.00 |
4 | Calzone —
Classic ham, mozzarella cheese & mushroom | €19.95 |
5 | Pepperoni —
Pepperoni | €17.00 |
6 | Tirolese —
Tirolese Speck, cherry tomatoes & fresh rocket leaves | €19.00 |
7 | Quattro formaggi —
Gorgonzola, mozzarella , parmesan, emmental cheese | 19.00 |
8 | Capricciosa —
Ham, mushroom, artichokes & black olives | €19.00 |
9 | Da Vinci —
Pepperoni, caramelized red onions, goats cheese, basil pesto, parmezan shaves | €19.50 |
10 | Frutti Di Mare —
Combination of seafood mix, garlic olive oil and fresh chillies | €21.00 |
11 | Diavola —
Pepperoni, ham, peppers & fresh chillies | €19.50 |
12 | Vegeterian Delight
Courgettes, aubergine, roasted peppers, spinach & fresh garlic | €19.50 |
13 | Cajun Chicken
Chicken marinated in cajun spices & red onions | €18.50 |
To Finish - Dolce
1 | Homemade Cheescake | €8.50 |
2 | Chocolate Fudge Cake WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM | €8.50 |
3 | Tiramisu CLASSICO | €8.50 |
4 | Pannacotta —
Served with wild forest fruits | €8.50 |
5 | Italian Ice cream —
Chocolate, strawberry, vanilla | €8.50 |
6 | Profiteroles | €8.50 |
Beers
1 | Erdinger | €5.95 |
2 | Moretti | €5.95 |
3 | Nastro Azzuro | €5.95 |
4 | Corona | €5.50 |
5 | Bulmers | €5.95 |
6 | Erdinger Alcohol Free | €5.95 |
7 | Heineken Alcohol Free | €5.50 |
Soft Drinks
1 | Juices | €2.95 |
2 | Soft Drinks | €2.95 |
3 | San Pellegrino / Still | €3.50 |
4 | Sparkling | €3.50 |
5 | Aranciata San Pellegrino | €2.95 |
1 | Vodka Split | €8.50 |
2 | Whiskey Split | €8.50 |
3 | Bacardi Split | €8.50 |
4 | Gin Tonic | €8.50 |
5 | Aperol Spritz | €9.50 |
6 | Sambuca | €6.00 |
7 | Baileys | €6.00 |
8 | Jemeson | €6.00 |
9 | Italian Brandy | €6.00 |
Tea/Coffee
1 | Tea | €2.95 |
2 | Herbal Teas | €3.50 |
3 | Americano | €2.95 |
4 | Single Espresso | €2.75 |
5 | Double Espresso | €3.50 |
6 | Cappuccino | €3.50 |
7 | Cafe Latte | €3.50 |
8 | Hot Chocolate | €3.50 |
9 | Calypso Coffee | €9.00 |
10 | Baileys Coffee | €9.00 |
11 | Irish Coffee | €9.00 |
Paninis, pasta and pizza delivered hot to your work place 12-5pm
A Service Charge of 10% will be added to parties of 5 or more.
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