Apero Restaurant & Bar is an all day Mediterranean brasserie at 2 Harrington Road in South Kensington. Set beneath the Victorian cellar arches of The Ampersand Hotel, it combines exposed brick, Spanish tiles and leather seating in an intimate room that welcomes hotel guests and neighbourhood diners alike.
The menu is built around Mediterranean ingredients and a sharing friendly approach. Antipasti can bring together burrata, cured meats, pickled vegetables and olives, while a mezze board combines grilled halloumi, hummus, labneh, walnuts, aubergines, peppers and pitta bread.
Smaller plates change with the seasons and may include vegetables, eggs, cheese and meat prepared with restrained sauces and fresh herbs. Breakfast, lunch, weekend brunch and dinner have distinct menus, while the pre-theatre offer gives museum and theatre visitors a concise option earlier in the evening.
Cocktails and wine support the aperitivo character of the bar, and the restaurant also hosts a playful afternoon tea for families visiting nearby museums. Some dishes can be adapted for vegan diners, but all guests with allergies or dietary requirements should confirm the current ingredients and shared kitchen procedures with staff.
Address: 2 Harrington Road, South Kensington, London SW7 3ER, England
Apero Restaurant & Bar Menu
From the Counter
Served daily between 7am – 11am. £22.00 per person.
Selection of cheese
(M)
Selection of cured meat
(N,Sd)
Muffins
(E,M,G,N)
Donuts
(E,M,G,S,N)
Assorted pastries
(E,M,G,S,N)
Banana bread
(E,M,G)
Selection of bread
(G,Se)
Fruit salad & fruit selection
Fruity yoghurt
(M)
Greek yoghurt
(M)
Gluten free & vegan granola
(Sd)
Cereals
(G)
Dried fruit
(Sd)
Nuts
(N)
Olives
(Sd)
Cherry tomatoes
Cucumber
Smoked mackerel
(F)
Philadelphia cheese
(M)
Smoked salmon
(F)
Scrambled eggs from our kitchen
(E,M,G)
À la carte
Served daily between 7am – 11am.
Full English
Eggs (any style), bacon, pork sausages, tomatoes, Portobello mushrooms, beans & grilled sourdough (E,M,G,Ce,Sd)
Full English with coffee & juice
Eggs (any style), bacon, pork sausages, tomatoes, Portobello mushrooms, beans & grilled sourdough (E,M,G,Ce,Sd)
Vegetarian Breakfast
Eggs (any style), Halloumi cheese, tomatoes, spinach, Portobello mushrooms, baked beans & sourdough (E,M,G,Ce,Sd)
Vegan Breakfast
King oyster mushrooms, sausages, spinach, hash browns, avocado, beans & sourdough (G)
Italian baked ham & mozzarella omelette & sourdough
(E,G,M,Sd)
Homemade hash brown, fried eggs & streaky bacon
(G,Sd,E,M)
H. Forman & Son smoked salmon & scrambled eggs, sourdough
(E,M,G,F)
Scrambled eggs, streaky bacon & sourdough
(E,M,G)
Crushed avocado & feta, olives, sourdough & poached eggs
(E,M,G)
Spinach, king oyster mushrooms, sourdough & poached eggs
(G,E)
Eggs benedict, hollandaise & toasted muffin
(E,G,M,Sd)
Eggs Florentine, hollandaise & toasted muffin
(E,G,M,Sd)
Eggs royale, hollandaise & toasted muffin
(E,G,M,Sd,F)
Ricotta pancakes, mixed berries & maple syrup OR bacon & maple syrup
(E,G,M,Sd)
Vegan soya porridge, matcha, banana, maple syrup & blueberries
(G,S)
Greek yogurt, granola, mixed berries & honey
(M,Sd)
Fruit salad
Melon, kiwi, apple, watermelon & pineapple
Pastries
Croissant
(M,G,E)
Pain au chocolat
(M,E,G,S)
Selection of pastries
(M,G,E,N,S)
Banana bread
(E,M,G)
Sourdough with butter & jams
(G,M)
Sides
Served with sourdough
2 free-range eggs
(E,G,M)
Smoked bacon
(G,M)
Pork sausages
(G,M,Sd)
Smoked salmon
(F,G,M)
Mixed salad, carrots, cherry tomatoes & House mustard dressing
(Mu,Sd)
New potatoes, butter & parsley
(M)
Green beans, lemon & garlic
V
Fries & truffle mayo
(E,Mu,Sd)
Kids breakfast
Served daily between 7am – 11am. Kids breakfast £12.50.
Vegetarian Breakfast
(E,M,G,Ce,Sd)
Hash brown, fried egg & bacon
(G,Sd,E,M)
Full English
(E,M,G,Ce,Sd)
Kid's continental
Antipasti Board
Burrata, Finocchiona, San Daniele ham, Coppa, pickled vegetables & olives
(M,Sd,Mu)
Mezze Board
Grilled halloumi, hummus, Labneh & walnuts, grilled aubergines & peppers, pitta bread
(M,Sd,N,G,Se)
Small Plates
Focaccia, balsamic & olive oil
(G,Sd)
Courgettes, peas, asparagus tartare, mustard dressing & pane carasau
V (Mu,G)
Poached egg, artichokes & pecorino Toscano
(M,E,G)
Burrata, peas, mint & baby courgettes
(M)
Beef tartare, asparagus, crème fraiche & crostino
(Mu,M,G)
Mackerel, beetroot & yogurt
(M,F,Mu)
Pan fried octopus, borlotti beans hummus & gremolada
(Mo,Se,M)
Pasta & Rice
Ricotta ravioli, artichokes & majoran
(E,Ce,M,G)
Spaghetti, amberjack, cherry tomato confit & baby courgettes
(E,G,F)
Tagliatelle, lamb ragu
(G,Ce,Sd,M,E)
Linguine, lobster, cherry tomatoes & lemon
(E,G,C,Ce,Sd)
Maccheroncini, peas & pecorino
(E,G,M)
Asparagus & lemon risotto
(Sd,Ce,M)
Large Plates
Rib-eye steak, asparagus, crispy artichokes & chimichurri
(Sd,G,Mu)
Chicken supreme, baby carrots, monks’ beard, lemon & tarragon jus
(Ce)
Lamb cutlets, broad beans, beetroot & rosemary jus
(Ce)
Stone bass, peas, baby gem & pinzimonio
(F,M)
Pan fried salmon, asparagus, peas & saffron salsa
(F,Ce,M)
Celeriac steak, lentils, red wine jus & salsa Verde
V (Sd,Ce,G)
Desserts
Coconut parfait, pineapple & apple confit, toffee ganache
(S,E,M,G)
Dark chocolate & cherry cake, apricot sorbet
(Vegan) (S,G)
Apero Tiramisu
(E,M,G,S,Sd)
Affogato
(M,Sd)
Ice cream / sorbet
per scoop (M)
Cheese Selection
Pecorino Toscano, brigante, pecorino truffle, honey, crackers & red onion chutney
(M,G,Sd)
Brunch
Served on weekends, 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
Full English
Eggs (any style), bacon, pork sausages, tomatoes, Portobello mushrooms, beans & grilled sourdough (E,M,G,Ce,Sd)
Vegetarian Breakfast
Eggs (any style), halloumi cheese, tomatoes, spinach, Portobello mushrooms, beans & grilled sourdough (E,M,G,Ce,Sd)
Vegan Breakfast
King oyster mushrooms, sausages, spinach, hash browns, avocado, beans & sourdough (G)
Homemade hash brown, fried eggs & bacon
(E,M,G,Sd)
H. Forman & Son smoked salmon & scrambled eggs, Campagne sourdough
(E,M,G,F)
Spinach, king oyster mushrooms, sourdough & poached eggs
(G,E)
Ricotta pancakes, mix berries compote & maple syrup OR bacon & maple syrup
(E,G,M,Sd)
Greek yogurt, granola, mix berries & honey
(M,N,Sd)
Eggs benedict, hollandaise & toasted muffin
(E,G,M,Sd)
Eggs Florentine, hollandaise & toasted muffin
(E,G,M,Sd)
Eggs royale, hollandaise & toasted muffin
(E,G,M,Sd,F)
Margherita OR pepperoni pizza
(G,M)
Apero burger served with fries & mixed salad
Served well done – beef, lettuce, tomato, stracciatella and N’duja (G,M,Mu,Sd)
Vegan burger served with fries & mixed salad
Served with, avocado, lettuce, tomato (G,Sd,Mu,S)
Kid's Brunch
Served on weekends, 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
Kid's English breakfast
(E,M,G,Ce,Sd)
Sausages, chips & baked beans
(G,Ce,Sd)
Cheeseburger, mixed salad & chips
(G,M,Sd,Mu)
Ham & cheese toasted sandwich, chips
(G,M)
Plaice goujons, peas & chips
(G,E,F)
Pasta with tomato sauce
(E,M,G,Sd)
Vegan burger, fries & mixed salad
(G,Sd,Mu,S)
Brunch Sides
Sides with Campagne sourdough & butter
2 free-range eggs
(E,G,M)
Smoked bacon
(Sd,G,M)
Pork sausages
(G,M,Sd)
Smoked salmon
(F,G,M)
Brunch Desserts
Apero Tiramisu
(E,M,G,S,Sd)
Dark chocolate & cherry cake, apricot sorbet
(Vegan) (S,Sd)
Selection of Ice Cream / sorbet (3 scoops)
(M)
Affogato
(M,Sd)
Brunch Cheese Selection
Pecorino Toscano, brigante, pecorino truffle, honey, crackers & red onion chutney
(M,G,Sd)
Children's Menu
Served daily 12noon – 3pm / 6pm – 10pm
Pasta with tomato sauce and parmesan
(E,G,M,Sd,Ce)
Pasta Bolognese
(E,G,M,Sd,Ce)
Ham & cheese toasted sandwich & fries
(M,G)
Plaice goujon, peas and chips
(E,F,G)
Grilled chicken breast, fries & mixed leaf salad
(Mu,Sd)
Hot dog & fries
served with ketchup & mustard (G,E,M,Mu)
Cheeseburger & chips
(E,G,M)
Vegan burger, fries and mixed salad
served with avocado, lettuce & tomato (G,Sd,Mu,S)
Margherita / Pepperoni pizza
(G,M)
Kids Desserts
Chocolate brownie and vanilla ice cream
(E,G,M,S)
Vanilla / Chocolate Milkshake
(M,S)
Fresh fruit salad
Ice cream (two scoops)
(M)
Lunch Special
2 Courses £20.00 / 3 Courses £25.00. Monday to Friday 12noon – 3pm. Allergy key – Crustaceans (C) Celery (Ce) Milk (M) Eggs (E) Fish (F) Peanuts (P) Gluten (G) Lupin (L) Nuts (N) Molluscs (Mo) Mustard (Mu) Soya (S) Sulphur dioxide (Sd) Sesame seeds (Se). A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill. All proceeds from service charge go to our team. All prices are inclusive of VAT.
Tomato & mozzarella arancini, spicy mayo
(Sd,Mu,E,G,M)
Bresaola & mixed leaf salad
(Sd,Mu)
Smoked salmon & crostini
(F,G)
Zucchini carbonara
(E,G,M)
Grilled chicken thighs, roasted potatoes & jus
(Sd,G,M)
Pan fried salmon & mixed grilled vegetables
(F)
Apero Tiramisu
(E,M,G,S,Sd)
Affogato
(M)
Margherita pizza
(G,M)
Pepperoni pizza
(G,M)
Pre-Theatre Menu
2 Courses £20.00 / 3 Courses £25.00. Monday to Friday 5.30pm – 8pm. Allergy key – Crustaceans (C) Celery (Ce) Milk (M) Eggs (E) Fish (F) Peanuts (P) Gluten (G) Lupin (L) Nuts (N) Molluscs (Mo) Mustard (Mu) Soya (S) Sulphur dioxide (Sd) Sesame seeds (Se). A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill. All proceeds from service charge go to our team. All prices are inclusive of VAT.
Tomato & mozzarella arancini, spicy mayo
(Sd,Mu,E,G,M)
Bresaola & mixed leaf salad
(Sd,Mu)
Smoked salmon & crostini
(F,G)
Zucchini carbonara
(E,G,M)
Grilled chicken thighs, roasted potatoes & jus
(Sd,G,M)
Pan fried salmon & mixed grilled vegetables
(F)
Apero Tiramisu
(E,M,G,S,Sd)
Affogato
(M)
Margherita pizza
(G,M)
Pepperoni pizza
(G,M)
Teas
English breakfast
Earl Grey
Green tea
Darjeeling
Lemongrass & Ginger
Juices
Fresh Orange juice
Fresh Grapefruit juice
Cloudy Apple juice
Mix green juice
Coffees
Espresso
Double espresso, americano
Cappuccino
Cafetière, mocha, latte
Hot chocolate
Classic Cocktails
Old Fashioned
Bourbon, sugar, Angostura bitters
Margarita
Tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur
Negroni
Gin, campari, sweet vermouth
White Lady
(E) Gin, orange liqueur, lemon juice
Beers & Ciders
330ml
Ichnusa Anima Sarda
Sardinia, Italy 4.7%
Alhambra Reserva
Spain 6.4%
Menabrea Blonde
Italy
Oxiana IPA
Italy