Arabica Borough Market is an Eastern Mediterranean restaurant at 3 Rochester Walk in London’s Borough Market. The dining room sits beneath a Victorian railway arch, placing the restaurant amid the energy of one of the capital’s best-known food markets.
The business began as a market trader before developing its restaurant, and that background still shapes a menu made for grazing and sharing. Dips and colourful meze let a table explore contrasting herbs, spices, vegetables and textures before moving on to larger plates.
Charcoal-grilled meats and carefully prepared day-boat fish bring smoke and depth to the main selection, while substantial vegetarian and vegan dishes make it easy to build a varied meal without meat. The cooking draws broadly on the Levant and the wider Eastern Mediterranean rather than narrowing itself to one national cuisine.
The polished concrete bar and railway-arch setting suit both a quick market lunch and a sociable evening meal. Cocktails with Levantine flavours complement the sharing format, and diners with allergies should discuss the current ingredients and open-kitchen preparation with staff before ordering.
Address: 3 Rochester Walk, Borough Market, London SE1 9AF, England
Arabica Borough Market Menu
Lunch Set Menu
Served Sunday – Friday until 4 PM. 3 Meze, Pita & Pickles £28 PP. Choose one from each section. Dietary codes: PB Plant-Based, G Contains Gluten, D Contains Dairy, E Contains Egg, N Contains Nuts, S Contains Sesame.
Arabica Hummus with Green Zhug
PB S
Beetroot Borani-ish
Sumac labneh, pickled beetroot, date molasses, nigella, dill. D
Baba Ghanoush
Smoked aubergine, tahini, pomegranate seeds. PB S
Whipped Corn
Charred corn, red chilli, spring onion, za’atar. PB S
Berbere Spiced Cauliflower
Tahini, spiced tomato, toasted coriander, chilli, herbs. PB S
Grilled Prawns with Citrus Butter
D
Arayas with Tahini Salsa
Grilled Levantine meat toastie. G S
Watermelon & Feta Salad
Black olives, pumpkin seeds, dill. D
Chicken & Pistachio Shish
Chicken thigh, pistachio crumb, charred lemon. D N
Lamb Kofta with Courgette Cacik
Fresh herbs and pine nuts. D
Hispi & Walnut Salata
Shredded sweet heart cabbage, toasted walnuts, dill, olive oil, lemon. PB N
Batata Harra
Fried potatoes, sautéed sweet peppers, garlic, chilli, coriander, lemon. PB
Dips, Rips & Tipples
Dietary codes: PB Plant-Based, G Contains Gluten, D Contains Dairy, E Contains Egg, N Contains Nuts, S Contains Sesame.
Supergreen Basil Hummus
Fresh herb salad, crispy chickpeas, toasted pine nuts. PB S
Hummus with Spiced Confit Lamb
Onion & parsley salad. S
Beetroot Borani-ish
Sumac labneh, pickled beetroot, date molasses, nigella, dill. D
Baba Ghanoush
Smoked aubergine, tahini, pomegranate seeds. PB S
Whipped Corn
Charred sweetcorn, red chilli, spring onion, za’atar. PB S
Meze
Dietary codes: PB Plant-Based, G Contains Gluten, D Contains Dairy, E Contains Egg, N Contains Nuts, S Contains Sesame.
Arayas with Tahini Salsa
Grilled Levantine meat toastie. G S
Feta & Spinach Sigara Borek
D G E
Sea Bream Crudo
Raw sea bream with preserved lemon harissa, toasted almonds. N
Golden Crispy Squid
Red pepper tarator. D S
Halloumi with Black Honey
Toasted sesame seeds, pul biber, mint. D S
Chargrilled Prawns with Citrus Butter
D
Marinated Romano Peppers
Turkish goat’s cheese, pomegranate, fried almonds. D N
Watermelon & Feta Salad
Black olives, pumpkin seeds, dill. D
Hispi & Walnut Salata
Shredded sweet heart cabbage, toasted walnuts, dill, olive oil, lemon. PB N
Heirloom Tomatoes
Shallot vinaigrette, fried flatbread, za’atar. PB G S
Batata Harra
Fried potatoes, sautéed peppers, garlic, chilli, coriander, lemon. PB
From the Fire, Sea and the Soil
Dietary codes: PB Plant-Based, G Contains Gluten, D Contains Dairy, E Contains Egg, N Contains Nuts, S Contains Sesame.
Berbere Spiced Cauliflower
Tahini, spiced tomato, toasted coriander, chilli, herbs. PB S
Chicken & Pistachio Shish
Grilled marinated chicken thighs, pistachio crumb, charred lemon. D N
Aubergine Sabich
Fried aubergine, tahini, green zhug, amba, coriander, grated egg, chilli, cashews. E S N
Amba Swordfish Shish
Sumac onions, yogurt. D
Lamb Kofta with Courgette Cacik
Fresh herbs and pine nuts. D
Roasted Monkfish
Fennel and tarragon tarator. S
Veal Chop with Za’atar Butter
Smoked tomatoes. D S
All the Sauces
Shared price 7.5. Dietary codes: PB Plant-Based, G Contains Gluten, D Contains Dairy, E Contains Egg, N Contains Nuts, S Contains Sesame.
Tahini Sauce
PB S
Green Zhug
Fresh herbs, green chilli, spices. PB
Toum
Lebanese garlic sauce. E
Al Shaytan
Our devilishly addictive fermented chilli sauce since 1999. PB
Sides
Dietary codes: PB Plant-Based, G Contains Gluten, D Contains Dairy, E Contains Egg, N Contains Nuts, S Contains Sesame.
House Pickles
PB
Marinated Olives
PB
Pita Bread
PB G
Crudités
PB
Chef’s Set for the Whole Table
£55 PP, minimum 2 people. Dietary codes: PB Plant-Based, G Contains Gluten, D Contains Dairy, E Contains Egg, N Contains Nuts, S Contains Sesame.
Pita & Pickles
G
Hummus with Confit Lamb
Onion & parsley salad. S
Whipped Corn
Charred sweetcorn, red chilli, spring onion, za’atar. PB S
Marinated Romano Peppers
Turkish goat’s cheese, pomegranate, fried almonds. D N
Sea Bream Crudo
Raw sea bream, harissa, preserved lemon, toasted almonds. N
Watermelon & Feta Salad
Black olives, pumpkin seeds, dill. D
Halloumi with Black Honey
Toasted sesame seeds, pul biber, mint. D S
Lamb Kofta with Courgette Cacik
Fresh herbs and pine nuts. D
Chicken & Pistachio Shish
Grilled marinated chicken thighs, pistachio crumb, charred lemon. D N
Heirloom Tomatoes
Shallot vinaigrette, fried flatbread, za’atar. PB G S
Sweets
Dietary codes: PB Plant-Based, G Contains Gluten, D Contains Dairy, E Contains Egg, N Contains Nuts, S Contains Sesame.
Dubai-Style Chocolate Sundae
Milk-ice cream, pistachio cream, crispy kataifi, tahini, dark chocolate sauce. D S N G
Walnut Baklava
Mascarpone cream, candied walnuts. G D N
Lemon Sorbet
PB
Turkish-Style Künefe
Buttery, crisp kataifi pastry with sweet cheese, orange blossom syrup, clotted cream, pistachios. G D N
Chocolate Halva Mousse
Sesame brittle, olive oil, maldon salt, urfa, orange zest. PB G S
Hot Drinks
Single Espresso
Double Espresso
Americano
Turkish-Style Coffee
Digestifs
Balvenie Doublewood 12 Yr
Plantation XO Rum
Courvoisier VS Cognac
Dupont VSOP, Calvados
Cocktails
Champagne
Rania Spritz
Negroni
Hibiscus Margarita
Low & No
LIGHT & STORMY
Lime, ginger & vanilla, mint, soda, Angostura bitters
BOTIVO SPRITZ
Botivo, pink grapefruit, Fever-Tree tonic, rosemary
CRODINO SPRITZ
Crodino, sparkling water, orange, mint
TANQUERAY 0% GIN & TONIC
Tanqueray 0% gin, Fever tree tonic, lime, lemon peel
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Red Wine
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Can/Bottle
SMALL BEER PALE
Bright. Citrus. Juicy. 2.5% ABV
SMALL BEER IPA
Organic. Iconic. Golden. 2.3% ABV
SMALL BEER HAZY
Zesty. Tropical. Craft. 2.6% ABV
Sodas & Juices
LEBANESE LEMONADE
Freshly squeezed lemon, cardamom syrup, orange blossom, mint, soda
POMEGRANATE COOLER
Pomegranate, red grape, blackcurrant, citrus, vanilla syrup, sparkling water
HIBISCUS QUENCHER
Egypt’s beloved hibiscus tea. A vibrant crimson colour with a tangy, cranberry-like flavour.