IL VELLO D'ORO
ITALIAN CUISINE; IT'S OUR PASSION!
Il Vello d’Oro is an Italian restaurant in the lovely village of Shaw, and very conveniently located on the main road between Melksham and Bath. It is the perfect venue for a delicious Italian meal with good friends, a cosy Sunday lunch, or a special occasion. Our large beer garden is a perfect sun trap!
We have an extensive and varied menu, with regular specials, a lunch menu from just £7.95, and a great selection of reasonably priced wines, with the focus on Italian. We are a free house and have a wide choice of beers, including on draft: Peroni, San Miguel, Carlsberg, Guinness, Thatchers Gold, Thatchers Haze, and Doombar or our guest ale of the week.
If you have a birthday, special occasion, large party or are planning your very important wedding day, please get in touch to see how we can make your event truly memorable. We can seat up to 60 guests.
Gift Vouchers
Did you know that we have Gift Vouchers in a range of prices? The perfect gift for your foodie friend or relative. Just pop in and one of our friendly team will be happy to help.
OUR MAIN MENUS
TO WHET YOUR APPETITE!
Did you know? We also offer Gluten Free Pasta and Pizza Base choices, as well as great value Lunch Menus and a fabulous Sunday Lunch Menu.
To find out more visit our Restaurant Menus page.
Please note that any menus or menu items shown on our website are examples of the menus that we have in the restaurant. We reserve the right to change, remove or amend menu items at any time. We may also change the cost to reflect prices of seasonal goods or ingredients. We thank you for your understanding.
BREADS
STARTERS
MAINS
PASTA
LASAGNE/RISOTTO
PIZZA
CHILDRENS
DESSERTS
BREADS
BREAD AND OLIVES (V)
Bread and marinated black and green olives with balsamic vinegar in olive oil.
£5.95
GARLIC BREAD (V)
Cooked with garlic butter and herbs (plain).
£3.95
GARLIC BREAD WITH CHEESE (V)
Cooked with garlic butter, herbs and mozzarella cheese.
£4.95
FLAT GARLIC PIZZA(V)
Cooked with garlic butter and herbs (plain).
£5.95
FLAT GARLIC PIZZA WITH CHEESE (V)
Cooked with garlic butter, herbs and mozzarella cheese.
£7.95
BRUSCHETTA (V)
Crostini with fresh tomato, onions, basil and olive oil.
£6.95
STARTERS
COZZE
Steamed garnished mussels with garlic, white wine, herbs tomato sauce and served with homemade bread.
£9.95
MOZZARELLA IN CARROZZA
Italian mozzarella cheese encased in bread, coated in breadcrumbs and shallow fried until crisp and golden. Served with a side garnish.
£8.95
GAMBERONI DI AVOLO
King prawns and mushroom cooked in white wine, tomato, garlic and chilli sauce with toasted bread.
£9.95
PRAWN COCKTAIL
Baby prawns served on a bed of salad leaves with a Marie Rose dressing.
£9.95
WHITEBAIT
Crunchy deep fried whitebait served with a side garnish.
£9.55
CALAMARI FRITTI
Squid coated in seasoned flour, deep fried, served with a side of chilli mayonnaise.
£9.95
POLPETTE
Beef meatballs cooked with red wine, and tomato sauce, served with bread.
£8.25
PATE
Chicken liver pate made with whiskey, served with balsamic onion marmalade and toasted bread.
£7.95
SOUP OF THE DAY
Traditional Italian homemade soup served with toasted bread.
£5.95
FUNGHI TARTARA
Fresh mushrooms coated in breadcrumbs, deep fried with a lemon, garlic and parsley dip. Served with a side garnish.
£8.95
MAINS
SIRLOIN STEAK
Local sirloin steak served with chips and salad or vegetables and new potatoes.
£24.95
FILLET STEAK
Local fillet steak served with chips and salad or vegetables and new potatoes.
£28.95
SAUCES
Why not top your steak with one of our delicious sauces –
Poivre – brandy, peppercorn and cream.
Blue Cheese – blue cheese, white wine and cream.
Pizzaiola – garlic, oregano, white wine and tomato.
Diavolo – mushroom, chilli, white wine and tomato.
£3.75
BELLY OF PORK
Slow cooked belly of pork served with mashed potatoes and greens, gravy, apple and black pudding.
£20.95
POLLO AL CREME
Chicken breast served with creamy whiskey mushrooms.
£18.95
POLLO AL DIAVOLO
Chicken breast with onion, garlic, chilli, white wine, mushroom and tomato sauce.
£18.95
POLLO GENOVESE
Chicken breast with spinach, pesto, asparagus, white wine and cream sauce.
£18.95
POLLO AL VALDOSTANA
Chicken breast topped with Parma ham and mozzarella cheese with a hint of tomato in a white wine.
£19.95
SALMON FILLET
Pan fried salmon cooked in white wine, spinach and cream sauce, served with choice of chips and salad or vegetables and new potatoes.
£22.95
FILLET OF SEA BASS
Pan fried seabass with king prawns cooked in olive oil with cherry tomatoes, garlic butter, white wine & lemon sauce. Served with chips and salad or new potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
£22.95
OMELETTES (LUNCH ONLY)
Served with chips and salad
Mushroom – £9.95
Cheese – £9.95
Ham – £9.95
Prawn – £9.95
Spanish- £9.95
PASTA
Please note that we can offer gluten free pasta for an additional £1.95. See our House Menu or ask your waiter for details.
SPAGHETTI NAPOLETANA
Spaghetti with tomato and basil sauce.
£10.99
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNAISE
Spaghetti with rich red wine and beef ragu.
£12.95
SPAGHETTI CARBONARA
Spaghetti cooked with bacon, cream, parmesan and crushed black pepper sauce
£13.95
LINGUINE PESCATORE
Linguine with calamari, king prawns, mussels, garlic, tomato and white wine sauce.
£16.95
LINGUINE IL VELLO D’ORO
Linguine cooked with asparagus, tiger prawns, cherry tomatoes, olives, white wine, garlic and chilli in a light butter tomato sauce.
£16.95
LINGUINE CON SALMONE
Linguine with smoked and fresh salmon, garlic, white wine, cream and tomato sauce.
£15.95
LINGUINE PASTA
Linguine cooked with bacon, mushrooms, garlic, white wine and creamy sauce
£13.95
ORECCHIETTE MEATBALLS
Orecchiette pasta cooked with homemade meatballs, red wine and tomato sauce.
£14.95
ORECCHIETTE AL POLLO
Orecchiette cooked with chicken, fresh chilli, mushroom, garlic, cream and tomato sauce.
£14.95
PENNE ARRABBIATA
Penne cooked with ham and onion in chilli and red wine tomato sauce.
£13.95
PENNE ALL’MATRICIANA
Penne cooked with bacon, mushrooms and onion in a tomato sauce.
£13.95
VEGETABLE PASTA (V)
(Vegan) Penne cooked with onion, cherry tomato, peppers, asparagus, courgettes and tomato sauce.
£13.95
LASAGNE/RISOTTO
Please note that we can offer gluten free options. See our House Menu or ask your waiter for details.
LASAGNE
Pasta layers in a béchamel and beef ragu meat sauce topped with mozzarella cheese.
£14.95
CANNELLONI
White pasta tubes filled with minced beef and spinach in a béchamel and Napolitano sauce topped with mozzarella cheese.
£14.95
CANNELLONI VEGETARIANA
Pasta tubes filled with roast vegetables in a béchamel and Napolitano sauce topped with mozzarella cheese.
£14.95
RISOTTO PORCINI (V)
Arborio rice cooked with asparagus and porcini mushrooms in a creamy white wine mascarpone sauce.
£13.95
RISOTTO IL VELLO D’ORO
Risotto made with Arborio rice cooked with smoked haddock & leeks, finished with parmesan cheese.
£14.95
SEAFOOD RISOTTO
Arborio rice cooked with tiger prawns, calmari, mussels, garlic, chilli and cherry tomatoes.
£16.95
VEGETABLE RISOTTO (VEGAN OPTIONAL)
Arborio rice cooked with onions, peppers, courgettes and saffron, finished with parmesan cheese.
£13.95
PIZZA
Please note that we can offer gluten free pizza bases for an additional £1.95. See our House Menu or ask your waiter for details.
MARGHERITA (V)
Tomato sauce, basil and mozzarella cheese.
£10.95
GAMBERETTI PEPPERONI
Tomato sauce, spicy Italian pepperoni, prawns, chilli, garlic and mozzarella cheese.
£13.95
MARINARA
Tomato sauce, tuna, prawns, anchovies, garlic, black olives and mozzarella cheese.
£15.95
VEGETARIAN (V)
Tomato sauce, artichokes, mixed peppers, mushrooms, red onions and mozzarella cheese.
£13.95
MEAT FEAST
Tomato sauce, bacon, pepperoni, ham, chicken and mozzarella cheese.
£15.95
MILANO
Tomato sauce, goat’s cheese, caramelised onions, black olives, garlic, mozzarella cheese and fresh rocket.
£13.95
ROMA
Tomato sauce, pepperoni, chicken, mixed peppers and mozzarella cheese.
£13.95
CALZONE
Folded pizza filled with tomato sauce, mushrooms, ham, mozzarella cheese, oregano and basil.
£14.95
HAWAIIAN
Tomato sauce, ham, pineapple and mozzarella cheese.
£13.95
D’AVOLA
Tomato sauce, chilli, spicy pepperoni, bacon, mushroom and mozzarella cheese.
£13.95
ARDITI’S
Tomato sauce, pepperoni, bacon, blue cheese, jalapeño peppers, chicken and mozzarella cheese.
£15.95
PROSCIUTTO
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, cherry tomato, finished with shaved parmesan, parma ham and fresh rocket.
£13.95
VELLO D’ORO
Tomato sauce, ham, mushroom, pepperoni and mozzarella cheese.
£13.95
CHILDRENS
CHILDREN’S MENU £7.95
Includes one of the following main meals and a soft drink – choose from coke, diet coke, lemonade, orange juice fruitshoot or squash
and one scoop of ice cream.
12 years old and under.
CHICKEN NUGGETS AND CHIPS
FISH FINGERS AND CHIPS
PIZZA
Margherita (Mozzarella)
Hawaiian (Ham, Pineapple and Mozzarella)
Fiorentina (Ham and Mushroom)
extra toppings 30p each
PASTA
Spaghetti Napoletana
Penne Ragu
Penne Meatballs
DESSERTS
LEMON CHEESECAKE
Made with Italian mascarpone and a lemon biscuit base.
£7.00
BANOFFEE PIE
A biscuit base with layers of banana with cream caramel and drizzled in toffee sauce
£7.00
CREME BRULEE
Our take on this classic dish.
£7.00
CHOCOLATE SOUFFLE
Chocolate Souffle served with ice cream.
£7.00
PROFITEROLES
Served with cream and chocolate sauce
£7.00
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
Rich date pudding with butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream.
£6.75
TIRAMISU
Our take on this classic dish.
£7.00
GELATO
A selection of ice creams (vanilla, strawberry, chocolate)
£6.00
AFFOGATO
Vanilla ice cream, espresso shot, finished with amaretto biscuit
£6.00
IL VELLO D'ORO
ITALIAN CUISINE; IT'S OUR PASSION!
Il Vello d’Oro is an Italian restaurant in the lovely village of Shaw, and very conveniently located on the main road between Melksham and Bath. It is the perfect venue for a delicious Italian meal with good friends, a cosy Sunday lunch, or a special occasion. Our large beer garden is a perfect sun trap!
We have an extensive and varied menu, with regular specials, a lunch menu from just £7.95, and a great selection of reasonably priced wines, with the focus on Italian. We are a free house and have a wide choice of beers, including on draft: Peroni, San Miguel, Carlsberg, Guinness, Thatchers Gold, Thatchers Haze, and Doombar or our guest ale of the week.
If you have a birthday, special occasion, large party or are planning your very important wedding day, please get in touch to see how we can make your event truly memorable. We can seat up to 60 guests.
Gift Vouchers
Did you know that we have Gift Vouchers in a range of prices? The perfect gift for your foodie friend or relative. Just pop in and one of our friendly team will be happy to help.
OUR MAIN MENUS
TO WHET YOUR APPETITE!
Did you know? We also offer Gluten Free Pasta and Pizza Base choices, as well as great value Lunch Menus and a fabulous Sunday Lunch Menu.
To find out more visit our Restaurant Menus page.
Please note that any menus or menu items shown on our website are examples of the menus that we have in the restaurant. We reserve the right to change, remove or amend menu items at any time. We may also change the cost to reflect prices of seasonal goods or ingredients. We thank you for your understanding.
BREADS
STARTERS
MAINS
PASTA
BREADS
BREAD AND OLIVES (V)
Bread and marinated black and green olives with balsamic vinegar in olive oil.
£5.95
GARLIC BREAD (V)
Cooked with garlic butter and herbs (plain).
£3.95
GARLIC BREAD WITH CHEESE (V)
Cooked with garlic butter, herbs and mozzarella cheese.
£4.95
FLAT GARLIC PIZZA(V)
Cooked with garlic butter and herbs (plain).
£5.95
FLAT GARLIC PIZZA WITH CHEESE (V)
Cooked with garlic butter, herbs and mozzarella cheese.
£7.95
BRUSCHETTA (V)
Crostini with fresh tomato, onions, basil and olive oil.
£6.95
STARTERS
COZZE
Steamed garnished mussels with garlic, white wine, herbs tomato sauce and served with homemade bread.
£9.95
MOZZARELLA IN CARROZZA
Italian mozzarella cheese encased in bread, coated in breadcrumbs and shallow fried until crisp and golden. Served with a side garnish.
£8.95
GAMBERONI DI AVOLO
King prawns and mushroom cooked in white wine, tomato, garlic and chilli sauce with toasted bread.
£9.95
PRAWN COCKTAIL
Baby prawns served on a bed of salad leaves with a Marie Rose dressing.
£9.95
WHITEBAIT
Crunchy deep fried whitebait served with a side garnish.
£9.55
CALAMARI FRITTI
Squid coated in seasoned flour, deep fried, served with a side of chilli mayonnaise.
£9.95
POLPETTE
Beef meatballs cooked with red wine, and tomato sauce, served with bread.
£8.25
PATE
Chicken liver pate made with whiskey, served with balsamic onion marmalade and toasted bread.
£7.95
SOUP OF THE DAY
Traditional Italian homemade soup served with toasted bread.
£5.95
FUNGHI TARTARA
Fresh mushrooms coated in breadcrumbs, deep fried with a lemon, garlic and parsley dip. Served with a side garnish.
£8.95
MAINS
SIRLOIN STEAK
Local sirloin steak served with chips and salad or vegetables and new potatoes.
£24.95
FILLET STEAK
Local fillet steak served with chips and salad or vegetables and new potatoes.
£28.95
SAUCES
Why not top your steak with one of our delicious sauces –
Poivre – brandy, peppercorn and cream.
Blue Cheese – blue cheese, white wine and cream.
Pizzaiola – garlic, oregano, white wine and tomato.
Diavolo – mushroom, chilli, white wine and tomato.
£3.75
BELLY OF PORK
Slow cooked belly of pork served with mashed potatoes and greens, gravy, apple and black pudding.
£20.95
POLLO AL CREME
Chicken breast served with creamy whiskey mushrooms.
£18.95
POLLO AL DIAVOLO
Chicken breast with onion, garlic, chilli, white wine, mushroom and tomato sauce.
£18.95
POLLO GENOVESE
Chicken breast with spinach, pesto, asparagus, white wine and cream sauce.
£18.95
POLLO AL VALDOSTANA
Chicken breast topped with Parma ham and mozzarella cheese with a hint of tomato in a white wine.
£19.95
SALMON FILLET
Pan fried salmon cooked in white wine, spinach and cream sauce, served with choice of chips and salad or vegetables and new potatoes.
£22.95
FILLET OF SEA BASS
Pan fried seabass with king prawns cooked in olive oil with cherry tomatoes, garlic butter, white wine & lemon sauce. Served with chips and salad or new potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
£22.95
OMELETTES (LUNCH ONLY)
Served with chips and salad
Mushroom – £9.95
Cheese – £9.95
Ham – £9.95
Prawn – £9.95
Spanish- £9.95
PASTA
Please note that we can offer gluten free pasta for an additional £1.95. See our House Menu or ask your waiter for details.
SPAGHETTI NAPOLETANA
Spaghetti with tomato and basil sauce.
£10.99
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNAISE
Spaghetti with rich red wine and beef ragu.
£12.95
SPAGHETTI CARBONARA
Spaghetti cooked with bacon, cream, parmesan and crushed black pepper sauce
£13.95
LINGUINE PESCATORE
Linguine with calamari, king prawns, mussels, garlic, tomato and white wine sauce.
£16.95
LINGUINE IL VELLO D’ORO
Linguine cooked with asparagus, tiger prawns, cherry tomatoes, olives, white wine, garlic and chilli in a light butter tomato sauce.
£16.95
LINGUINE CON SALMONE
Linguine with smoked and fresh salmon, garlic, white wine, cream and tomato sauce.
£15.95
LINGUINE PASTA
Linguine cooked with bacon, mushrooms, garlic, white wine and creamy sauce
£13.95
ORECCHIETTE MEATBALLS
Orecchiette pasta cooked with homemade meatballs, red wine and tomato sauce.
£14.95
ORECCHIETTE AL POLLO
Orecchiette cooked with chicken, fresh chilli, mushroom, garlic, cream and tomato sauce.
£14.95
PENNE ARRABBIATA
Penne cooked with ham and onion in chilli and red wine tomato sauce.
£13.95
PENNE ALL’MATRICIANA
Penne cooked with bacon, mushrooms and onion in a tomato sauce.
£13.95
VEGETABLE PASTA (V)
(Vegan) Penne cooked with onion, cherry tomato, peppers, asparagus, courgettes and tomato sauce.
£13.95
LASAGNE/RISOTTO
PIZZA
CHILDRENS
DESSERTS
LASAGNE/RISOTTO
Please note that we can offer gluten free options. See our House Menu or ask your waiter for details.
LASAGNE
Pasta layers in a béchamel and beef ragu meat sauce topped with mozzarella cheese.
£14.95
CANNELLONI
White pasta tubes filled with minced beef and spinach in a béchamel and Napolitano sauce topped with mozzarella cheese.
£14.95
CANNELLONI VEGETARIANA
Pasta tubes filled with roast vegetables in a béchamel and Napolitano sauce topped with mozzarella cheese.
£14.95
RISOTTO PORCINI (V)
Arborio rice cooked with asparagus and porcini mushrooms in a creamy white wine mascarpone sauce.
£13.95
RISOTTO IL VELLO D’ORO
Risotto made with Arborio rice cooked with smoked haddock & leeks, finished with parmesan cheese.
£14.95
SEAFOOD RISOTTO
Arborio rice cooked with tiger prawns, calmari, mussels, garlic, chilli and cherry tomatoes.
£16.95
VEGETABLE RISOTTO (VEGAN OPTIONAL)
Arborio rice cooked with onions, peppers, courgettes and saffron, finished with parmesan cheese.
£13.95
PIZZA
Please note that we can offer gluten free pizza bases for an additional £1.95. See our House Menu or ask your waiter for details.
MARGHERITA (V)
Tomato sauce, basil and mozzarella cheese.
£10.95
GAMBERETTI PEPPERONI
Tomato sauce, spicy Italian pepperoni, prawns, chilli, garlic and mozzarella cheese.
£13.95
MARINARA
Tomato sauce, tuna, prawns, anchovies, garlic, black olives and mozzarella cheese.
£15.95
VEGETARIAN (V)
Tomato sauce, artichokes, mixed peppers, mushrooms, red onions and mozzarella cheese.
£13.95
MEAT FEAST
Tomato sauce, bacon, pepperoni, ham, chicken and mozzarella cheese.
£15.95
MILANO
Tomato sauce, goat’s cheese, caramelised onions, black olives, garlic, mozzarella cheese and fresh rocket.
£13.95
ROMA
Tomato sauce, pepperoni, chicken, mixed peppers and mozzarella cheese.
£13.95
CALZONE
Folded pizza filled with tomato sauce, mushrooms, ham, mozzarella cheese, oregano and basil.
£14.95
HAWAIIAN
Tomato sauce, ham, pineapple and mozzarella cheese.
£13.95
D’AVOLA
Tomato sauce, chilli, spicy pepperoni, bacon, mushroom and mozzarella cheese.
£13.95
ARDITI’S
Tomato sauce, pepperoni, bacon, blue cheese, jalapeño peppers, chicken and mozzarella cheese.
£15.95
PROSCIUTTO
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, cherry tomato, finished with shaved parmesan, parma ham and fresh rocket.
£13.95
VELLO D’ORO
Tomato sauce, ham, mushroom, pepperoni and mozzarella cheese.
£13.95
CHILDRENS
CHILDREN’S MENU £7.95
Includes one of the following main meals and a soft drink – choose from coke, diet coke, lemonade, orange juice fruitshoot or squash
and one scoop of ice cream.
12 years old and under.
CHICKEN NUGGETS AND CHIPS
FISH FINGERS AND CHIPS
PIZZA
Margherita (Mozzarella)
Hawaiian (Ham, Pineapple and Mozzarella)
Fiorentina (Ham and Mushroom)
extra toppings 30p each
PASTA
Spaghetti Napoletana
Penne Ragu
Penne Meatballs
DESSERTS
LEMON CHEESECAKE
Made with Italian mascarpone and a lemon biscuit base.
£7.00
BANOFFEE PIE
A biscuit base with layers of banana with cream caramel and drizzled in toffee sauce
£7.00
CREME BRULEE
Our take on this classic dish.
£7.00
CHOCOLATE SOUFFLE
Chocolate Souffle served with ice cream.
£7.00
PROFITEROLES
Served with cream and chocolate sauce
£7.00
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
Rich date pudding with butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream.
£6.75
TIRAMISU
Our take on this classic dish.
£7.00
GELATO
A selection of ice creams (vanilla, strawberry, chocolate)
£6.00
AFFOGATO
Vanilla ice cream, espresso shot, finished with amaretto biscuit
£6.00
OUR DETAILS
OPENING HOURS
MON-SAT:
Food: 12:00pm – 2:30pm
Drinks: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
MON-SAT:
Food: 5:00pm – 9:30pm
Drinks: 5:00pm – 10:30pm
SUN:
Food: 12:00pm – 3:30pm then 5:00 – 8:00pm
Drinks: 12:00pm – 8:30pm
TAKEAWAY TIMES
PLEASE NOTE WE NO LONGER OFFER A DELIVERY SERVICE
Mon – Sat – 12:00pm- 2:00pm
Mon – Sat – 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Sun – 5:00 – 7.30pm only
FIND US
The Golden Fleece Pub
Opposite Lowden Garden Centre
Folly Lane
Shaw, Melksham
Wiltshire, SN12 8HB
GET IN TOUCH
Call: 01225 702050
Email: bookings@ilvellodoro.co.uk
FIND OUT MORE OR BOOK A TABLE!
All fields with (*) are required
OUR DETAILS
OPENING HOURS
TUES-SAT:
Food: 12:00pm – 2:30pm
Drinks: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
TUES-SAT:
Food: 5:00pm – 9:30pm
Drinks: 5:00pm – 10:30pm
SUN:
Food: 12:00pm – 3:30pm then 5:00 – 8:00pm
Drinks: 12:00pm – 8:30pm
TAKEAWAY TIMES
PLEASE NOTE WE NO LONGER OFFER A DELIVERY SERVICE
Tues – Sat – 12:00pm- 2:00pm
Tues – Sat – 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Sun – 5:00 – 7.30pm only
FIND US
The Golden Fleece Pub
Opposite Lowden Garden Centre
Folly Lane
Shaw, Melksham
Wiltshire, SN12 8HB
GET IN TOUCH
Call: 01225 702050
Email: bookings@ilvellodoro.co.uk
FIND OUT MORE OR BOOK A TABLE!
All fields with (*) are required
