Taste of Italy Menu

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 artiBcial 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 diFerent 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

White Wine (Italian)

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

€8.00 / €29.00

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

€8.50 / €30.00

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

€8.50 / €32.50

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.

€8.50 / €33.00

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

€8.50 / €33.00

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

€9.00 / €34.00

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

€8.50 / €42.00

Red Wine (Italian)

ZAGALIA MONTEPULCIANO

 Very attractive wine showing ripe dark cherries with hints of plums and dried provencal herbs. A clean and long fruity finish

€8.00 / €29.00

MERLOT

A wonderful concentration of blackberries & ripe plums with warm spicy hints, very smooth tannins and easy to drink

€8.00 / €30.00

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

€8.00 / €29.50

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

€8.50 / €32.00

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

€8.50 / €32.00

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

€8.50 / €33.00

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

€9.00 / €34.50

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

€8.50 / €33.50

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

€9.00 / €34.00

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

INSALATA CAPRESE

Buffalo mozzarella cheese, vine tomatoes, fresh basil & extra virgin olive oil

€11.50

INSALATA MAGNA GRECIA

Mixed salad leaves, olives, peppers, tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, olives, onion, creamy balsamic vinagrette dressing

€15.00

INSALATA DEI CESARI

Lettuce, chicken, bacon, parmesan cheese, croutons and caesar dressing

€15.00

INSALATA NICOISE

 Boiled egg, chunky tuna, red onions, sweet cherry tomatoes, green beans & baby potatoes drizzled with Honey Mustard and Lemon dressing

€15.50

Paninis

Caprese Con Prosciutto

Buffalo mozzarella cheese, beef tomatos, rocket salid and parma-ham

€8.95

Caprese Gourmet

 Buffalo mozzarella cheese, roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatos and parma-ham

€8.95

Mediterraneo

Aubergines, roasted peppers, courgettes, sun dried tomatoes pesto, rocket, mozzarella

€8.95

Emiliana

Char-grilled chicken, basil pesto, mozzarella cheese, lettuce

€8.95

Marinaio

Tuna, mayo, red onions, cherry tomatoes, lettuce & mozzarella cheese

€8.95

Salsiccia

Italian sausage, peppers, mozzarella cheese, Caramelized onions & pesto genovese

€8.95

Filetto

Char-grilled philly steak, vine tomato, red onions, emmental cheese & ballymaloe relish

€8.95

To Start With..

MINESTRONE

Homemade soup with seasonal vegetables served with homemade chunky bread

€8.00

CALAMARI FRITTI

Fried calamari rings with garlic mayo

€9.50

BRUSCHETTA CON POMODORO

Tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil and our home made bread

€8.00

BRUSCHETTA TRICOLORE

 Tomatoes, Buffalo mozzarella, rocket salad, olive oil & homemade bread

€8.75

MOZZARELLA IN CARROZZA

 Deep fried mozzarella cheese sticks in golden breadcrumbs & spicy red peppers sauce

€8.95

POLPETTE MARCHIGIANA

Homemade spicy meatballs served with napoletana sauce topped with parmesan shaves & toasted bread

€8.95

BRUSCHETTA AL SALMONE

Smoked salmon, red onions, capers & Chef’s creamy dressing

€9.50

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

To Follow..

Spaghetti Carbonara

 Bacon, parmesan, egg & a touch of cream

€17.50

Penne Vegetariana

Marinated vegetables, seasoned and tossed with a creamy tomato sauce

€17.50

Spaghetti Bolognese

 Homemade classic with lean beef and tomato sauce

€17.00

Homemade Lasagna

 With lean beef, tomato sauce, béchamel served with a choice of fries or salad

€19.95

Penne Al Salmone Pasta

 With smoked Irish salmon & asparagus tossed in a creamy tomato sauce

€18.95

Tagliatelle Pollo

Marinated pieces of chicken tossed in white wine & creamy mushroom sauce

€18.50

Penne Arrabiata Con Pollo

 Marinated pieces of chicken tossed in a spicy tomato sauce

€17.95

Linguini Alla Marinara

Linguini pasta with fresh mussels & squid tossed in a garlic and chilli white wine sauce

€19.95

Homemade Cannelloni

Pasta filled with ricotta cheese & spinach with béchamel and a hint of tomato sauce

€18.95

Cotoletta alla Milanese

Bread crumbed Chicken breast served with choice of spaghetti in a tomato sauce or french fries

€19.95

Pollo Al Funghi Char

Grilled breast of chicken topped with a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce & served with fries

€19.95

Pollo Alla Diavola

Char grilled breast of chicken with red onions & paprika topped with spicy tomato sauce served with fries

€19.95

A Bit on the Side..

Insalata Piccola

Mixed salad leaves, olives, peppers, tomatoes, cucumber & onion with our special dressing

€5.50

Patate Toscane

Baby potatoes, sea salt, rosemary, garlic

€5.00

Patatine Fritte

Shoestring Fries

€4.50

Verdura Grigliata

Combination of Chargrilled aubergines, tomatoes & courgettes

€5.50

Patate Piccante

 Spicy potato wedges

€5.50

Bruschetta Aglio e Mozzarella

 Garlic bread with melted mozzarella cheese

€7.00

Bruschetta Al’Aglio

Homemade chunky garlic bread

€5.50

Pizza

Margherita

€14.50

Prosciutto e Funghi

Ham and mushroom

€17.95

Napolitana

Olives, capers, anchovies

€18.00

Calzone

Classic ham, mozzarella cheese & mushroom

€19.95

Pepperoni

Pepperoni 

€17.00

Tirolese

 Tirolese Speck, cherry tomatoes & fresh rocket leaves

€19.00

Quattro Formaggi

Gorgonzola, mozzarella , parmesan, emmental cheese

€19.00

Capricciosa

Ham, mushroom, artichokes & black olives

€19.00

Da Vinci

Pepperoni, caramelized red onions, goats cheese, basil pesto, parmezan shaves

€19.50

Frutti Di Mare

Combination of seafood mix, garlic olive oil and fresh chillies

€21.00

Diavola

Pepperoni, ham, peppers & fresh chillies

€19.50

Vegeterian Delight

Courgettes, aubergine, roasted peppers, spinach & fresh garlic

€19.50

Cajun Chicken

Chicken marinated in cajun spices & red onions

€18.50

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

 

To Finish - Dolce

Homemade Cheese

€8.50

Chocolate Fudge Cake

with Vanilla Ice Cream

€8.50

Tiramisu

Classico

€8.50

Pannacotta

Served with wild forest fruits

€8.50

Italian Ice cream

Chocolate, strawberry, vanilla 

€8.50

Profiteroles

€8.50

Beers

Erdinger

€5.95

Moretti

€5.95

Nastro Azzuro

€5.95

Corona

€5.50

Bulmers

€5.95

Erdinger Alcohol Free

€5.95

Heineken Alcohol Free

€5.50

Juices / Soft Drinks

Juices

€2.95

Soft Drinks

€2.95

San Pellegrino / Still

€3.50

Sparkling

€3.50

Aranciata San Pellegrino

€2.95

Split Drinks

Vodka Split

€8.50

Whiskey Split

€8.50

Bacardi Split

€8.50

Gin & Tonic

€8.50

Aperol Spritz

€9.50

Sambuca

€6.00

Baileys

€6.00

Jameson

€6.00

Italian Brandy

€6.00

Tea/Coffee

Teas

€2.95

Herbal Teas

€3.50

Americano

€2.95

Single Espresso

€2.75

Double Espresso

€3.50

Cappuccino

€3.50

Cafe Latte

€3.50

Hot Chocolate

€3.50

Calypso Coffee

€9.00

Baileys Coffee

€9.00

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.