Toklas Menu

Toklas is a Mediterranean restaurant at 1 Surrey Street, between the Strand and the Thames. The simply decorated room uses reclaimed parquet, vintage Scandinavian chairs and green leather banquettes, keeping attention on the food. A large planted terrace adds a particularly appealing option in warmer months.

Menus change with the seasons and the best produce available from trusted suppliers each day. The cooking aims to let excellent ingredients speak clearly, using a restrained Mediterranean approach rather than unnecessary complication. Vegetables, fish, meat and house bread move through the menu as supply changes, making repeat visits meaningfully different.

The restaurant has its own bakery at street level at 9 Surrey Street. That kitchen produces sourdough loaves, pastries, cardamom buns, cakes and crisp Roman sandwiches, and its work supports the broader identity of Toklas. The relationship between restaurant and bakery gives bread and simple baked elements unusual importance at the table.

Wine comes from sustainable producers that generally avoid chemicals in both vineyard and winery. The bar also makes cordials from fruit used in the bakery for cocktails and alcohol free drinks. Toklas suits diners who value seasonal simplicity, thoughtfully sourced drinks and a relaxed room, while the terrace is especially suited to a long lunch.

Address: 1 Surrey Street, London WC2R 2ND, England

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