Eat
Balcomie Links Hotel in Crail explain’s its food and restaurant plans.
— food for thought —
While we don’t take ourselves too seriously at The Bal, we do take what goes on our plates very seriously indeed.
So, if you’re looking for home style Italian cooking, Scottish pub classics or vegan options that aren’t simply an afterthought, you’ll know to book at The Balcomie.
— ITALIAN STYLE evening MENU —
STARTERS
Minestrone - The classic hearty vegetable and pasta soup, served with homemade Bread, £4.50 (V + GF)
Burrata di Puglia - Milky soft cheese ball on a cherry tomato, red onion, basil and pickle salad, £7.50 (V + GF)
Antipasti - Selection of Italian meats, cheeses and breads, served on a board and perfect for sharing, £9.95
Mozzarella Sticks - Crispy breadcrumb coated mozzarella cheese sticks with a chunky tomato dip, £6.95 (V)
Garlic Mushrooms - Crispy garlic mushrooms, served with a spicy Harissa dip, £6.00 (V + GF)
our very scottish scotch egg
Without a doubt, this black pudding and haggis rolled Scotch egg is one of the favourite dishes on the Balcomie Links Hotel Pub Classics Menu.
PASTA & RISOTTO
Beef Ragu with Pappardelle - Slow cooked shredded Scotch beef in a rice wine infused tomato and rosemary sauce, served with wide pasta ribbons, £14.95 (GF)
Fusilli Arrabbiata - Spice up your life with this chilli and garlic laden favourite on pasta quills, £9.95 (V + GF)
Spaghetti Pomodoro - Crushed tomatoes, onions, EVO and fresh basil with spaghetti. Simple but simply delicious, £9.95 (V + GF)
Mushroom & Truffle Risotto - Earthy mushrooms, truffle oil and plump risotto rice and served with a parmesan crisp. Please allow extra time for cooking, £12.95
Lasagne - A true Italian classic, oven cooked layers of pasta, ricotta and beef & pork ragu. Accompanied by homemade bread, £12.95
Penne Alfredo - Creamy, cheesy white sauce lightly laced with garlic and nutmeg, served with pasta quills and finished with parsley, £11.95
Add spicy Italian sausage crumble or grilled breaded chicken to any dish for £3.00
SEASONAL ITALIAN SPECIALS
Chicken Milanese - Parmesan breadcrumbs coated chicken escalope with a side portion of Spaghetti Pomodoro, £14.95
Tuscan Peposo Stew - Scotch beef cooked in a bath of red wine and crushed pepper, on a creamy garlic and nutmeg polenta or potato mash, £14.95 (GF)
Fish of the Day - Chef’s catch of the day (may be served skin on), MARKET PRICE
Daily Chef Specials (Priced on the Day)
— PUB CLASSICS menu —
Balcomie Scotch Egg - A free range egg encased in haggis and black pudding, coated in breadcrumbs and served with salad and seasonal pickle, £7.50
Chef’s Recipe Steak Pie - Tender Scotch beef in a top crust puff pastry pie with rich gravy, served with chips or mash and seasonal veg, £16.00
Traditional Fish & Chips - Beer battered or breaded haddock with chunky chips, tartar sauce and garden or mushy peas, £15.00 (GF)
Balcomie Burger Selection - Choose from a beef, chicken or veggie burger, all served in a brioche bun with fries, slaw and onion rings. Beef and veggie burgers come with tomato relish and lettuce. Crispy chicken burger (coated in our special seasoning) is served with lettuce, mayo and hot sauce, all £15.00 (V)
Chilli Beef Nachos - Layers of mixed chilli beef and beans, cheese and crispy tortilla chips, served with jalapeños, guacamole and salsa, £10.50 (GF)
— salads & sides —
Cherry Tomato Salad - Light and fresh cherry tomatoes, red onion and basil salad with a white wine
vinegar and EVO dressing, £4.00
Panzanella* - Tuscan bread salad with toasted focaccia, tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, capers and fresh basil, in a white balsamic and EVO dressing , £6.00
Also available as a Main, £10.00
Skin-on Fries - Crispy fries dressed in sea salt, £4.00
*Add Parmesan and Truffle Oil for £1.50 extra
Homemade Focaccia Fingers - Two fingers (halved) of our homemade rosemary and sea salt focaccia bread,
served with EVO & balsamic vinegar, £4.00
— VEGAN OPTIONS —
Minestrone - The classic hearty vegetable and pasta soup, served with homemade bread, £4.50 (GF)
Garlic Mushrooms - Crispy garlic mushrooms, served with a spicy Harissa dip, £6.00 (GF)
Panzanella - Tuscan bread salad with toasted focaccia, tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, capers and fresh basil, in a white balsamic and EVO dressing , £6.00
Also available as a Main, £10
Spaghetti Pomodoro - Crushed tomatoes, onions, EVO and fresh basil with spaghetti. Simple but simply delicious, £9.95 (GF)
Fusilli Arrabbiata - Spice up your life with this chilli and garlic laden favourite on pasta quills, £9.95 (GF)
Sicilian Style Crispy Gnocchi - Crispy potato dumplings paired with green beans, tomatoes, red onion, capers and black olives, £10.00 (GF)
Lentil Ragu with Pappardelle - Green and black lentils in rich tomato sauce with wide ribbon pasta, £12.95 (GF)
Picante Pomodoro Risotto - Spicy tomato based risotto enhanced with fennel and grilled vegetables. Please allow extra time for cooking, £12.50 (GF)
PLEASE NOTE: GLUTEN FREE PASTA OPTIONS MAY CHANGE FROM LISTED
Allergens: Attention customers with food allergies. Please be aware that we work from a small kitchen and our food may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as dairy, wheat, eggs, soybeans, nuts, fish or shellfish. Please inform Serving Staff of any food allergies or food intolerances.
