Lydia Brasserie is an all day neighbourhood restaurant at 130 Crouch Hill on the edge of Crouch End. Its windowed corner setting, indoor dining room and garden provide a relaxed backdrop for breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks, with Mediterranean and European influences across the menus.
Breakfast and brunch are a major part of the offering, covering cooked breakfasts, eggs, croque monsieur, pastries and lighter morning dishes. Coffee, tea, juices, smoothies and milkshakes make the restaurant equally useful for a quick daytime stop or a longer weekend brunch.
Later menus move through salads, burgers and Mediterranean style starters such as goat’s cheese and calamari. More substantial dishes can include grilled beef, duck confit and fish, while set lunch, children’s and dessert menus provide additional structure for different occasions.
Wine and cocktails carry the brasserie into the evening, and the warm service and garden make it suitable for family meals or a casual dinner with friends. Guests with allergies or dietary requirements should consult the current menu and speak with staff about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
Address: 130 Crouch Hill, Crouch End, London N8 9DY, England
Lydia Brasserie Menu
Breakfast and Brunch
Served until 5 PM. (V) Vegetarian, (VG) Vegan, (S) Spicy.
Pan-Fried Mushrooms
(V) On sourdough toast
Eggs on Sourdough Toast
(V)
Smashed Avocado on Toast
(VG) Smashed avocado with lemon juice and parsley, on toasted sourdough with two poached eggs
Avocado in a Bap
Mash avocado, rocket, and fried egg in a bap served with chips
Colombian Eggs
(V) Smashed avocado, scrambled eggs with spring onions, tomato on toasted sourdough bread
Smoked Salmon and Scrambled Eggs
Slices of smoked salmon served with toasted sourdough bread
Omelette
(V) Create your choice of omelette with any three toppings from; ham, cheddar cheese, spinach, mushroom, onion or tomato, served with chips and mixed salad
Spanish Omelette
(V) Onion, potato, cheddar cheese served with mixed salad
Grilled Portobello Mushroom
Sautéed spinach, roasted peppers, halloumi with sourdough bread
Croque Madame
Toasted brown bread filled with ham and bechamel sauce melted cheddar cheese on top with a fried egg with chips
Baked Eggs with Chorizo
Served with caramelised onion, plum tomato sauce and sourdough bread with parmesan cheese on top
Full English Breakfast
Free-range poached egg, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, beans, hash browns, grilled cherry tomato and toasted sourdough bread
Mediterranean Breakfast
Free-range fried egg, spiced sausage, grilled halloumi, feta cheese, fresh cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, jam, hash browns, sourdough bread, filo pastry and mushroom
Vegetarian Breakfast
(V) Free-range poached egg, vegetarian sausage, halloumi cheese, mushrooms, spinach, beans, cherry tomato, hash browns, mash avocado and sourdough bread
Vegan Breakfast
(VG) Grilled spiced tofu, vegan sausage, vegan cheddar cheese, spinach, mushrooms, beans, hash browns, cherry tomato, mash avocado and sourdough bread
Hash Browns Breakfast
Three hash browns, two slices of bacon scrambled egg, cherry tomato and toasted sourdough
Shakshuka (Menemen)
(V) (S) Free-range eggs cooked with peppers, tomato, spring onion, feta cheese and herbs, served with sourdough bread
Breakfast in a Bap
Two slices of crispy bacon, fried egg in a bap served with chips
Hash Benedict
Hash browns, ham, poached eggs served with hollandaise sauce
Cilbir (Turkish-Eggs)
(S) Poached eggs on top of garlic yogurt with chili pepper sauce served with sourdough bread
Egg Benedict
Ham. All served with Free Range Poached Eggs, Toasted English Muffins and topped with our Homemade Hollandaise Sauce
Eggs Florentine
(V) Spinach, asparagus. All served with Free Range Poached Eggs, Toasted English Muffins and topped with our Homemade Hollandaise Sauce
Goat Cheese Egg Benedict
(V) Beetroot and goat’s cheese. All served with Free Range Poached Eggs, Toasted English Muffins and topped with our Homemade Hollandaise Sauce
Eggs Royale
Smoked salmon, asparagus. All served with Free Range Poached Eggs, Toasted English Muffins and topped with our Homemade Hollandaise Sauce
Eggs Royale Popeyes
Spinach, smoked salmon, asparagus. All served with Free Range Poached Eggs, Toasted English Muffins and topped with our Homemade Hollandaise Sauce
Mexican Egg Benedict
Avocado, roast peppers, chorizo. All served with Free Range Poached Eggs, Toasted English Muffins and topped with our Homemade Hollandaise Sauce
Panini
Made with a ciabatta, served with chips and mixed salad. Also available in wholemeal or sourdough bread.
Tuna Melt
Mozzarella cheese
Classic Chicken
Smashed avocado, mozzarella, pesto
Goat’s Cheese
(V) Spinach, caramelised onions
Parma Ham
Mozzarella, mushroom
Mozzarella
(V) Tomatoes, olives, pesto
Hearty Main
Chicken Baguette
Baguette filled with grilled chicken and mayonnaise, served with chips and dressed green salad
Steak Baguette
Grilled sirloin Scottish steak with sautéed red onions and mustard, served with chips and dressed green salad
Banger and Mash
A choice of either two cumberland or vegan sausages served with mashed potatoes, fried onion and gravy sauce
Naughty and Fruity
Granola Sundae
*(VG) Organic rolled oats with mixed fruits, yogurt and maple syrup. *Vegan option available with almond/coconut/soy/oat milk
French Toast
(V) Slices of brioche French toast in eggs, milk and cinnamon, served with mixed fruits, yogurt and maple syrup
Porridge
Organic rolled oats with mixed fruits and honey. Vegan option available with almond/coconut/soy/oat milk
Scotch Pancakes
Buttermilk pancakes served with mixed fruits and maple syrup
American Stack
Pancakes served with bacon, sausage and poached egg with maple syrup and mixed fruits
Nutella Pancakes
Buttermilk pancakes served with Nutella and mixed fruit
Cold Starters
Lunch and Dinner, served from 8 AM – 10 PM (Fri – Sat) 8 AM – 11 PM.
Hummus
(VG) Crushed chickpeas with tahini, garlic and virgin olive oil served with pitta bread
Tatziki
(V) Diced cucumber with yogurt, garlic, mint served with pitta bread
Mixed Olives
Greek Salad
With feta cheese, olive, olive oil and fresh lemon dressing
Saksuka
(VG) Aubergine, onion, peppers mixed with tomato sauce, garlic and served with pitta bread
Hot Starters
Lunch and Dinner, served from 8 AM – 10 PM (Fri – Sat) 8 AM – 11 PM.
Soup of the Day
Served with pitta bread
Garlic Bread
Garlic Bread with Cheese
Filo Pastry
(V) Fried filo pastry with feta cheese and baby spinach served with dressed leaves, parmesan cheese
Spiced Sausage
Sautéed spiced lamb sausage served with salad garnish
Kofte
Grilled minced lamb seasoned with herbs and spices served with rice and choban salad
Halloumi Salad
Served with mixed salad
Goat’s Cheese
(V) Grilled goat’s cheese with beetroot, walnuts and mixed salad
Tour de Legumes
(V) Tower of grilled halloumi cheese, aubergine, courgettes and peppers
Falafel
(VG) Fried ground chickpeas and broad beans seasoned with spices, herbs and hummus
Mixed Meze
Hummus, tatziki, tabbouleh, falafel, filo pastry, saksuka, halloumi cheese served with pitta bread
Hot Sea Food Starters
Salmon Fish Cakes
Tomato sauce, tartar sauce and served with salad
Fried Calamari
Deep fried calamari served with tartar sauce and mixed salad leaves
Mussels
Mussels cooked in your choice of sauce served with chips. Choice of sauce: Creamy white wine sauce with carrots, celery, garlic and red onion; Tomato sauce with carrots, celery, garlic and red onion
Salads
All salads are served with toasted sourdough bread.
Halloumi
(V) Grilled halloumi cheese with cherry tomatoes, red onions, parsley, cucumber, olives and mixed leaves
Greek Salad
(V) With feta cheese, olives and fresh lemon dressing
Halloumi and Spiced Sausage
Grilled halloumi cheese and spiced sausage with mixed peppers, cherry tomatoes, olives, cucumber and mixed leaves
Falafel
(V) Falafel with feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, beetroot, olives, cucumber and mixed leaves
Smoked Salmon and Avocado
Slices of smoked salmon with avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, spring onions and mixed peppers
Goat’s Cheese
(V) Grilled goat’s cheese with beetroot, aubergine, courgette, cherry tomatoes, walnuts, rocket and mixed leaves
Grilled Chicken
Marinated chicken slices with cherry tomatoes, spring onions, garlic croutons, cucumber and mixed leaves
Burgers
All burgers are served with either chips or potato wedges. Extra toppings: Bacon, fried egg £1.95.
Grilled Beef
Grilled homemade 100% Angus beef patty, tomatoes, mozarella, lettuce, caramelised onion and gherkin with burger relish
Grilled Chicken
Grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomatoes, mozarella and mayonnaise
Falafel
(V) Falafel with grilled halloumi cheese, tomatoes, hummus and rocket leaves
Vegetarian and Vegan
Vegetarian Moussaka
(V) Layers of sliced aubergine, potatoes, courgettes, carrots and sweet peppers oven baked in bechamel and tomato sauce; topped with parmesan, served with rice and dressed salad
Stuffed Aubergine
(V) (VG) Aubergine stuffed with roasted vegetables, topped with goat’s cheese and served with rice and mixed salad. Vegan option available with vegan cheddar cheese and fine beans
Penne Arrabbiata
(S) Fresh penne pasta in our homemade arrabbiata sauce, tomato, garlic, red chilli & fresh herbs and parmesan cheese
Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli
(V) Fresh ravioli with spinach, ricotta cheese and grilled vegetables cooked in tomato sauce, topped with rocket leaves and parmesan
Halloumi and Vegetable Skewers
(V) With mixed vegetables, tabbouleh and mixed salad
Mediterranean Penne
Fresh penne pasta, red pepper, courgette, aubergine, tomato sauce topped, nut free pesto and parmesan
Meat and Poultry
Grilled Kofte
Grilled minced lamb with grilled tomato, grilled pepper served with choban salad and rice
Beef Bourguignon
Fresh beef stew with red wine, carrots, mushroom and onion, served with mashed potatoes
Chicken Schnitzel
Pounded, breaded and pan-fried chicken breast served with chips and mixed green salad
Classic Lasagna
Layers of fresh egg lasagna sheets, lamb minced, bechamel sauce, cheddar cheese served with salad
Chicken Iskender
Grilled chicken, grilled tomato, covered with pitta bread, special tomato sauce, melted butter and yogurt
Lamb Iskender
Grilled lamb, grilled tomato, covered with pitta bread, special tomato sauce, melted butter and yogurt
Grilled Chicken Shish
Marinated lean chunks of chicken breast served with rice, grilled tomato, grilled pepper and mixed salad
Grilled Lamb Shish
Marinated lean chunks of lamb served with rice, grilled tomato, grilled pepper and mixed salad
Meatballs Spaghetti
Fresh spaghetti pasta, meatballs cooked in tomato sauce with herbs spices topped with parmesan
Tagliatelle and Chicken Fillets
Fresh tagliatte pasta, served with white wine, mushrooms, rocket, onion and cream sauce
Grilled Pepper Steak (Scottish Sirloin)
With peppercorn sauce or mushroom sauce, mixed vegetables served with sautéed patatoes
Sides
Pitta Bread
Sourdough Bread
Mixed Salad
Mashed or Sauteed Potatoes
Chips
Rice
French Beans
Boiled Mixed Vegetables
Seafood
Sea Bass Fillet
Grilled whole sea bass fillet served with sautéed patatoes and mixed vegetables
Mussels
Mussels cooked in your choice of sauce served with chips. Choice of sauce: Creamy white wine sauce with carrots, celery, garlic and red onion; Tomato sauce with carrots, celery, garlic and red onion
Salmon Fillet
Grilled fillet of salmon served with sautéed patatoes and mixed vegetables
Calamari
Deep fried marinated calamari served with tartar sauce and mixed salad leaves
Salmon Fish Cakes
With tomato sauce, tartar sauce, served with chips and mixed salad
Seafood Spaghetti
Spaghetti pasta cooked with calamari, mussels and king prawns served with your choice of sauce: cream or tomato sauce