Ricci’s Place Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Ricci’s Place, a delightful Mediterranean gem nestled in Halifax. This vibrant eatery celebrates the rich flavors of the Mediterranean with a diverse menu designed to please every palate. From fresh mezze plates to hearty kebabs, each dish is crafted with care and the finest ingredients.
One of the highlights is the array of sharing platters, perfect for groups or family gatherings. Don't miss their signature taramasalata and char-grilled octopus, which transport you straight to the coast with every bite. For those seeking a lighter option, the Mediterranean salads are crisp and bursting with flavor.
Ricci's Place embraces a casual, welcoming atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for a family outing or a gathering with friends. With amenities like outdoor seating and free Wi-Fi, you’ll find comfort whether dining in or taking out. Plus, they accept innovative payment methods, including cryptocurrency. Discover your new favorite Mediterranean escape today!
BREAKFAST 900 1145
Buttermilk Pancakes
With your choice of Nutella, or maple syrup and berries
French Toast
Egg soaked brioche bread filled with berry compote and baked. Topped with orange Greek yoghurt and maple syrup
Riccis House Breakfast
Local sausage, smoked back bacon, black pudding, free range eggs, field mushroom, vine tomato, baked beans, hash brown, sourdough toast. Gluten free vegan option available
Colombian Eggs
Scrambled free range eggs with chorizo, tomatoes, chilli, spring onion, on crusty Italian bread. Gluten free vegan option available
New York Bagel
Croissant roll filled with sausage patty, cheese, bacon, fried egg. Side jalapeno ketchup.
Coca Mallorquina
Majorcan flatbread, topped with roasted sweet potato, red onion, squash and stracciatella cheese. Finished with spiced walnuts, chilli honey and a fried egg. Vegan option available
Shakshuka
Fried free range eggs over a warming sauce of tomato, sweet red peppers, onions, chilli, spices and fresh coriander. Served with sourdough toast. Gluten free option available
Omelette Arnold Bennett Gf
A fluffy, openfaced omelette with smoked haddock and mature cheddar.
Smoked Salmon Bagel
Toasted sourdough bagel topped with cream cheese, avocado, poached eggs, smoked salmon and baby spinach. Gluten free option available
Buttermilk Pancakes
With fresh berries, and your choice of maple syrup or nutella
Little Riccis Breakfast
Sausage, beans, toast, hash brown and a fried egg.
Beans On Toast
Free Range Eggs On Toast
Toasted Muffin Jam
Kids Breakfast 900 1145
SMOOTHIES 900 1500
Tropical Storm Gf
Mango, pineapple, banana and berries
Green Detox Gf
Apple, kale, spinach, cucumber, lemon, parsley and ginger
Chicken Focaccia
Breadcrumbed chicken breast between homemade focaccia bread with mozzarella, tomato and basil. Served with chunky chips and salad. Gluten free option available
Halloumi Wrap
Chargrilled halloumi with sweet chilli, hummus, rocket and grilled Mediterranean vegetables. Served with chunky chips and salad. Gluten free option available
Steak Piadina
Chargrilled minute steak on an italian flatbread with gorgonzola cheese and red onion. Served with handcut chips and salad. Gluten free option available
Fish Brioche
Tempura of cod in a brioche bun, with homemade tartare sauce and cos lettuce. Served with chunky chips and salad. Gluten free option available
Toasted Mediterranean Vegetable Sandwich
Chargrilled mediterranean veg pepper, courgette, aubergine, sunblushed tomatoes, borettane onion and artichoke with vegan pesto and vegan mozzarella in toasted sourdough. Served with chunky chips and side salad.
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Olives Gf
A mixture of Italian and Spanish olives marinated in house
Homemade Bread
Warmed focaccia and ciabatta bread, served with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic and alioli.
Mini Hot Chorizo Gf
Cooked in Spanish Cider
Padron Peppers Gf
Fried small green Spanish peppers topped with Ibizan sea salt.
Pesto Bruschetta
Homemade Genovese green pesto and sunblushed tomato pesto, served with bruschetta. Gluten free vegan option available
Burrata Pugliese
Handmade burrata cheese from Puglia, served over a homemade coca flatbread, with hazelnut pesto, Jerusalem artichokes and chilli honey Gluten free vegan option available
Hand Carved Iberico Ham
With tomato bread, padron peppers and Ibizan salt. Gluten free option available
Tempura Of Tiger Prawns
Wakame seaweed, sweet chilli, red curry mayo.
Crispy Baby Squid
Rocket, lemon, jalapeno alioli
Spiced Hot Wings
Served with a scotch bonnet chilli jam, blue cheese creme fraiche, spring onion and coriander. Gluten free option available
Sicilian Arancini
Pork, beef, pea and mozzarella risotto balls with arabiatta sauce
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House Antipasto
Cured Tuscan meats, artisan cheeses, house arancini, Puglian taralli, pesto bruschetta, melon, olives, chargrilled Mediterranean vegetables, salad. Gluten free option available
Vegetarian Antipasto
Padron peppers, kimchi and goats cheese spring roll, homemade flatbread, labneh, crispy chickpeas, pesto bruschetta, melon, olives, chargrilled Mediterranean veg, salad and cheeses. Gluten free option available
Beet Goats Cheese Salad
Roasted baby beetroot, local goats cheese, fresh spinach leaves and Borettane pickled onions tossed in a chilli jam dressing. Vegan option available
Chicken Caesar Salad
Chargrilled chicken breast over a salad of Romaine lettuce, anchovy, bacon, croutons, creamy parmesan dressing, boiled egg. Gluten free option available
Riccis Prawn Cocktail Gf
Classic cos, cucumber, Greenland prawns and tomato salad. Finished with a rose sauce, chargrilled Argentinian prawn and toasted sourdough toast.
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Duck Breast Gnocchi
Handmade gnocchi tossed in a Leeds blue pecorino cream sauce with Naples style broccoli and topped with roasted duck breast. Gluten free option available
Seafood Risotto
Creamy garlic, white wine and cherry tomato risotto with todays fresh seafood Gluten free
Todays Vegetarian Or Vegan Risotto
Please ask for todays ingredients
Spaghetti Crudaiolo
Spaghetti Gragnano tossed with fresh San Marzano tomatoes, garlic, capers, olives, basil, extra virgin olive oil and optional anchovies. Topped with ripped burrata. Gluten free vegan option available
Tuscan Sausage Ragu
With Neapolitan broccoli, red onion, fresh tomato and homemade paccheri pasta. Topped with fresh burrata. Gluten free option available
Crab Linguine
Fresh crab meat, fiery chilli, fresh garlic, cherry tomatoes, parsley and extra virgin olive oil with our homemade linguine. Gluten free vegan option available
Seafood Linguine
Todays fresh seafood and fish tossed in our house San Marzano tomato sauce with garlic and chilli. Gluten free option available
Rigatoni Bolognese
Beef and pork ragu with fresh pasta tubes, topped with crunchy breadcrumbs. Gluten free option available
House Lasagna
Fresh pasta sheets layered with wild boar ragu, buffalo mozzarella, duck egg, speck, basil, San Marzano tomato sauce.
Crespelle Florentine
Baked pancake filled with buffalo ricotta, spinach and pecorino. Topped with white sauce, tomato, spiced walnuts and 36 month parmesan.
House Meatball Marinara
Homemade linguine with our house meatballs pork, beef, veal and pancetta served in our house tomato sauce and topped with ricotta salata. Gluten free option available
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Aubergine Parmigiana
Sicilian aubergines layered with buffalo mozzarella, parmesan, San Marzano tomato sauce and basil, baked in the oven and topped with pangrattato and rocket.
Riccis DryAged Steak Burger
Chargrilled double steak burger made with dryaged steak mince and marrow bone. Served in a seeded brioche bun, with melted cheddar, crispy onion rings, mayo, lettuce and tomato. Side of Koffman fries. Gluten free option available
Cornfed Chicken Breast Gf
In a lemon and herb marinade. Served over Samfaina jam and roasted Ratte potatoes.
Roasted Belly Pork Gf
With sauteed potato, morcilla and chorizo.
Chargrilled 10oz Ribeye Steak
Grassfed aged beef sourced locally. Served with handcut chips, cherry vine tomatoes and grilled field mushroom. Gluten free option available
Chargrilled 10oz Sirloin Steak
Grassfed aged beef sourced locally. Served with handcut chips, plum tomatoes and grilled field mushroom. Gluten free option available
Chargrilled 8oz Fillet Steak
Grassfed aged beef sourced locally. Served with handcut chips, cherry vine tomatoes and grilled field mushroom. Gluten free option available
Italian Nachos
Fried meat ravioli with parmesan and a garlicky tomato dip.
Cod Tempura
With fries and cucumber
Calamari
With alioli and salad
Mini Chargrilled Steak And Chips
With seasonal veggies
Breadcrumbed Chicken Breast
With chunky chips and peas
Rigatoni Bolognese
Spaghetti Pomodoro
Linguine Carbonara
Vegetarian, or with ham
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FISH SEAFOOD 1200 CLOSE
Daily Fish And Seafood
Please see our daily specials board for our fish and seafood options
Steak Sauces Gf
Peppercorn, creamy garlic, mushroom, blue cheese.
Thick Cut Chips Gf
By Pierre Koffmann. With sea salt and alioli. Vegan option available
Skinny Fries Gf
By Pierre Koffmann. With sea salt and salsa brava. Vegan option available
Sweet Potato Fries Gf
Parmesan, truffle oil. Vegan option available
Rocket Parmesan Salad Gf
Extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar. Vegan option available
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce in a creamy Caesar dressing, parmesan and croutons. Gluten free option available
Tenderstem Broccoli Gf
With garlic, chilli and olive oil.
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Flourless Almond, Ricotta Lemon Cake Gf
Fresh raspberries, clotted cream and raspberry compote.
Torta Barozzi Gf
Chocolate, espresso, rum and ground almond cake served with mascarpone cream and espresso ice cream.
Basque Cheesecake
Burnt Basque style vanilla cheesecake served with jumbo sultanas, soaked in Pedro Ximenez sherry and rum and raisin ice cream.
Bettys Tiramisu
Italian sponge fingers, Musetti espresso, boozy mascarpone cream.
Gelato Sorbetto
Three flavours of your choice. Gluten free option available
Cheeseboard 3 Cheeses
Select 3 cheeses from todays selection, from soft and mild through to piquant blue. Served with artisan biscuits, grapes and membrillo.
Cheeseboard 5 Cheeses
Select 5 cheeses from todays selection, from soft and mild through to piquant blue. Served with artisan biscuits, grapes and membrillo.
Affogato
Vanilla gelato with Musetti espresso. Add a house liqueur 2 Gluten free option available
Sticky Toffee Pudding
With vanilla ice cream and toffee sauce.