I’m going to the ASK Italian Restaurant for dinner and I was wondering what would be best to eat (not a salad =( )as I don’t want to blow my diet. Here’s the menu but there’s no nutritional information.
http://www.askitalian.co.uk/#!/menus/main-menu
Thank you!
Yum, Italian food! <3
Avoid the majority of the nibbles, breads and starters.
Look for the baked, poached, roasted, boiled, grilled and steamed or uncooked meals rather than things fried.
Creamy sauces and dishes usually mean quite a bit of fat and calories.
Share the dishes or sides, such as bread or fries, with each other to control portions.
The Liguine Alla Vongole sounds alright. As does the Gamberi E Rucola. You could always also ask them to use little or no wine when they make you the dish.
The Spaghetti Al Pomodoro also sounds pretty healthy. Just make sure to ask for them to use only a little bit of olive oil.
Ravioli Marittimo sounds ok, but ask them about the ‘creamy’ sauce in case. If it’s not too buttery or cheesy, go for it.
If you’re not up for pasta, then try the Terrina Mediterannea. It sounds pretty yum to me and poultry tends to be a better choice than red meat.
The Salmon Rustico also sounds not too bad. Again, ask for no or little wine.
Pizza, for me, is always best at Pizza Express, so personally, I would try something else. However, if you still want one, I think either the Verdure, Margherita or Pollo Piccante Con Pancetta are the best choices. Always avoid the ones with the fatty meats such as salami or pepperoni.
Insalata Al Tonno e Fagioli actually sounds great, but since you really don’t want a salad, I’m not going to suggest it. Definitely avoid the pan-fried chicken one though.
Why not order a side salad instead of their potatoes or fries?
And if you do decide to get dessert, definitely opt for a sorbet.
A great lean-choice:
antipasti classico(protein, very little fat)
Avoid the pasta dishesI(if you do take one, get the Ravioli to get the better balance).
Main: TERRINA MEDITERRANEA (best balance)
for the salad(in case you change your mind): INSALATA DI POLLO E PANCETTA (Chicken, and bacon, and healthy vegetables).
References :
Yum, Italian food! <3
Avoid the majority of the nibbles, breads and starters.
Look for the baked, poached, roasted, boiled, grilled and steamed or uncooked meals rather than things fried.
Creamy sauces and dishes usually mean quite a bit of fat and calories.
Share the dishes or sides, such as bread or fries, with each other to control portions.
The Liguine Alla Vongole sounds alright. As does the Gamberi E Rucola. You could always also ask them to use little or no wine when they make you the dish.
The Spaghetti Al Pomodoro also sounds pretty healthy. Just make sure to ask for them to use only a little bit of olive oil.
Ravioli Marittimo sounds ok, but ask them about the ‘creamy’ sauce in case. If it’s not too buttery or cheesy, go for it.
If you’re not up for pasta, then try the Terrina Mediterannea. It sounds pretty yum to me and poultry tends to be a better choice than red meat.
The Salmon Rustico also sounds not too bad. Again, ask for no or little wine.
Pizza, for me, is always best at Pizza Express, so personally, I would try something else. However, if you still want one, I think either the Verdure, Margherita or Pollo Piccante Con Pancetta are the best choices. Always avoid the ones with the fatty meats such as salami or pepperoni.
Insalata Al Tonno e Fagioli actually sounds great, but since you really don’t want a salad, I’m not going to suggest it. Definitely avoid the pan-fried chicken one though.
Why not order a side salad instead of their potatoes or fries?
And if you do decide to get dessert, definitely opt for a sorbet.
References :