Bank and Monument are busiest at breakfast and lunch, when offices fill the pavements around Threadneedle Street, Eastcheap and Leadenhall Market. The same streets become noticeably calmer after work, revealing a surprisingly varied restaurant district beneath the City's towers. Historic cellars hold chop houses and Italian trattorias, while grand modern buildings contain Champagne booths, Argentinian steak and some of London's most polished Spanish cooking.
The City dining scene shows its range, from charcoal-fired chops, hand-pulled noodles and Lebanese grills to Spanish cooking, Italian comfort food and a theatrical special-occasion dining room. Some suit a swift lunch, while others reward a longer evening with time for shared plates and drinks.
City opening patterns require a little planning. Several restaurants close on Sundays, divide lunch and dinner services or become much busier when nearby offices finish for the day. Check the live menu panels for current dishes and prices, confirm allergens directly and book high-demand dining rooms such as Blacklock, Bob Bob Ricard and Hispania. Use the address shown with each restaurant when planning the journey.
Blacklock City
Blacklock City occupies a basement that once formed part of the area's meat-market infrastructure, an apt setting for a modern chop house. The atmosphere is lively and generous rather than formal, with grass-fed British meat cooked over charcoal and cocktails poured from a trolley. It works equally well for a swift lunch, a group dinner or a Sunday roast. Its combination of consistently handled meat, an energetic room and flexible formats gives it unusually broad appeal.
Skinny pork, lamb and beef chops are the signature, especially in the All In pile served over grilled flatbread for two or more. Larger prime rib, porterhouse and bone-in sirloin cuts suit a table willing to share. Start with pig's head on toast, mushrooms or crayfish cocktail, then add beef-dripping chips and an ash-roasted sweet potato. On Sundays, whole joints arrive with Yorkshire pudding, duck-fat roast potatoes, vegetables and abundant gravy. Ask about the weight of butcher's cuts before ordering.
Address: 13 Philpot Lane, London EC3M 8AA
Blacklock City Menu
CHOPS
Lamb Cutlet
T-Bone
Pork Loin
Rib
PRE-CHOP BITES
Potted Meats & Kimchi
Egg & Anchovy
Cheese & Pickle
SAUCES & TABLE PLEASERS
Chilli Hollandaise
Green Sauce
Bearnaise
Blacklock Gravy
Chop Sauce
Bread & Gravy
Garlic Bone Marrow
BIG CHOPS
Door-stop-thick and fit for two-to-share.
Lamb Rump
Bone in Sirloin
Prime Rib
Porterhouse
STARTERS
Mushrooms on Toast
Pig’s Head on Toast
Smoked Beef Ribs
Crayfish Cocktail
MEAT-FREE MAIN
We love the best of British veg, too. Especially with a lick of flame from the grill.
Barbecued Cauliflower Chop
SIDES
Beef Dripping Chips
10 Hour Ash Roasted Sweet Potato
Spring Slaw
Kale & Parmesan
Broccoli & Walnut Salad
Chop House Salad
PARTICULARLY GOOD AT LUNCH
(DINNER TOO) Swiftly served to be lunch-break-friendly.
Blacklock Burger
A double cheeseburger Blacklocked with onions caramelised in a healthy glug of vermouth.
Steak Sarnie
Our take on the classic “Steak-On-White” with a mustard kick, first served at Louis’ Lunch in New Haven in 1895.
Steak and Stout Pie
Trimmings from our morning butchery, fuelled by a hearty stout. A handful made a day so catch them while they’re hot.
SUNDAYS — ROASTS
Whole joints are roasted over open coals and English oak - the traditional way. Served with Yorkshire pudding, duck fat roast potatoes, a selection of seasonal vegetables and an unsparing amount of Blacklock Gravy.
55 Day Aged Beef Rump
28 Day Aged Lamb Leg
21 Day Aged Pork Loin
MEAT -FREE
We love the very best of British veg, too. Especially with a lick of flame from the grill.
Barbecued Cauliflower Chop
Served with all the Sunday Roast trimmings - meat-free of course.
SIRLOIN SPECIAL
ASK OUR TEAM ABOUT TODAY’S NATIVE BREED, COOKED TO PERFECTION AND SERVED WITH ALL THE TRADITIONAL TRIMMINGS. CUT DOOR-STOP THICK FOR ONE, OR PERFECT TO SHARE.
Sirloin Special
SIDES
Cauliflower & Four Cheeses
Arriving to the table bubbling like Mt. Vesuvius.
Creamed Leeks
Meltingly tender and gloriously comforting.
Extra Trimmings
If one yorkie won’t suffice or you can’t get enough of the carrots!
EYE OPENERS
If you had a big Saturday or need a little booster to kick start your Sunday.
Beefy Mary
Our beefed up take on the morning-after classic. Vodka, lemon, tomato juice, spices, beef jus and a hint of smoke.
Breakfast Martini
An eye opener for those of distinction since the 1920’s. Gin, lemon and orange marmalade.
Fresco Maria
New kid on the block. AXIA Mastiha, mezcal, pineapple, herbs, green pepper & chili — fresh, smoky, and lightly spiced.
PUDDINGS AND OTHER AFTER DINNER DELIGHTS
AND OTHER AFTER DINNER DELIGHTS
White Chocolate Cheesecake with Seasonal Berries
Our take on the nostalgic classic served tableside with a loving “say when” approach just like Granny used to.
Apple & Rhubarb Crumble
A quintessentially British crumble with a healthy dollop of ice cream or custard.
Cheese plate 3 seasonal cheeses
With sourdough crackers & chutney
A Bowl of Ice Cream
Have a chat with one of our team for today’s flavours.
Brachetto, Marco Porello “Birbet”
Piemonte, Italy NV A delicious, low alcohol, gently sparkling semi-sweet wine with flavours of wild strawberry, raspberry and cherry.
A STRONG FINISH
A Selection of PUDDINGS AND OTHER AFTER DINNER DELIGHTS
Delaplane Coffee straight up
Our subtle take on the classic adds rum with cold brew and maraschino cherry to soften the walk home.
Lowpresso Martini (off the booze)
Three Spirit Social Elixir, coffee & maraschino cherry. All the kick with no impact on the morning after, depending what else you do.
Monbazillac, Ancienne Cure
Monbazillac, France 2022 A team favourite, dare we say even better over vanilla ice cream
Pedro Ximénez, Toro Albalá
Jerez, Spain 2018 A golden honeyed sweet wine that’s the perfect way to end a hearty meal.
Blacklockcello
Our Pip to Peel philosophy uses the last drop of every fruit to bring the Amalfi Coast to Blacklock courtesy of a couple of our own Italian stallions.
NEGRONI - 10 A GLASS / 70 FOR THE BOTTLE
Selection of OLD FASHIONED or NEGRONI made tableside off the COCKTAIL TROLLEY
OLD FASHIONED - 10.5 A GLASS / 70 FOR THE BOTTLE
Selection of OLD FASHIONED or NEGRONI made tableside off the COCKTAIL TROLLEY
COCKTAILS THAT GIVE BACK
While our Chefs and Butchers focus on using the Whole Animal to make something of everything, our Bar Keeps, not wanting to be outdone in their love for Momma Earth, champion our Pip to Peel Philosophy using the last drop of every fruit to limit waste and reduce our impact with delicious cocktails, if we may say so ourselves, a fitting bi-product!
Lemon Drop Collins (Highball)
Absolut Vodka, lemon sherbet, lemon & soda. Light - Tangy - Citrussy This childhood-throwback is sure to whet one’s whistle with sweet-shop lip puckering joy!
Spring Negroni* Rocks
Beefeater Gin, Beesou honey aperitif, Lustau rose Vermouth, apricot & bitters Floral - Honeyed - Bitter “The bitters are excellent for your liver, the gin less so, but then they balance each other” Orson Welles, an avid Negroni aficionado in the 40s.
Old Fashioned* Rocks
Evan Williams Bourbon, sugar & bitters Boozy - Smooth - Classy The favourite of Don Draper and all the Mad Men at Sterling Cooper in 1960’s New York.
English Riviera No.5 Coupette
Beefeater Gin, lavender, elderflower & Prosecco Floral - Elegant - Effervescent Quintessentially British, this light and floral spritz taking us all back to the sunny shores of the Costa del Margate.
Usual Suspects Straight up
Jalapeño Tequila, Aperol, grapefruit, Prosecco Bright - Cuddly - Dangerous One of our favourites from our friends across the pond at Slowly Shirley in NYC. A harmonious blend of tequila, grapefruit, lime and Prosecco with a kick of jalapeño pepper.
Luna Colada (Rocks)
Havana 3, Aluna Coconut, and Wray & Nephew Rum, pineapple, orange, sweet spice & lime. Silky - Tropical - Satisfying Clarified to perfection, our twist on a Pina Colada flys you to a moonlit tropical paradise with every sip.
Midnight Bramble
Beefeater Gin, chai, falernum & blackberry. Autumnal - Fruity - Velvety Our interpretation of a classic Bramble, clarified with warming spice and velvety depth to carry you from crisp afternoons into cosy nights.
Manny Martini (straight up)
Absolut, Sapling Hibiscus & Raspberry Vodka, falernum, coconut, raspberry & cherry. Playful - Sweet - Tart Inspired by the nostalgic flavours of a Manchester Tart blending coconut, raspberry and sweet spice; a cheeky tribute to a classic Northern treat (with a grown-up twist!)
Jerry’s Punch (Tankard)
Havana 3 & Two Drifters Pineapple Spiced Rum, falernum, spiced ginger, pineapple, orange. Bold - Boozy - Summer-y Jerry’s tropical summer punch is a bold, boozy tribute to beach holidays, campfires and the mellow vibes of summer. Grill. Chill. Repeat. Enjoy responsibly! & BBQ smoke.
Cherry Mezcalita (Rocks)
Mezcal Verde Amarás, Aperol, sour cherry, agave & bitters. Smoky - Bitter - Tart Margarita’s sassy-sister. Smoky in character, perfectly complemented by the bitter orange notes and a splash of tart, fruity depth. The ultimate winter flavour-fiesta.
OFF THE SAUCE
For those looking for all the fun but none of the alcohol or fuzzy mornings.
Hibiscus Agua Fresca
Hibiscus, agave, lemon & soda. Long - Sparkly - Satisfying
Lemonade Cooler
Lemon sherbet, lemon & tonic
Nogroni
Three Spirit Livener, berry shrub, verjus & orange
Wavelength Spritz
Wavelength Aperitif, redcurrant, raspberries, pomegranate & basil
Kiwi Mock-a-Rita
Everleaf Marine Aperitif, kiwi, apple & lime
Stillwood
Everleaf Mountain Aperitif, strawberry, lemon & pink grapefruit soda
BEERS ON TAP
Our Bar Keeps respectfully pour beers as 330ml unless stated otherwise. Half pint available upon request.
Blacklock Lager 4%
Herbaceous and crisp. This light, fresh and moreish lager is just as good with food as it is without
Arctic Skye Session IPA 4.3%
A refreshing and crisp spin on a modern IPA with a slight haze and beautiful hop aroma
BOTTLES & CANS
Ruby Mild 4.3%
In collaboration with the Birmingham Brewing Co. and Harbour. Dried fruit, caramel and toffee with a sweet dark fruit finish. Perfect Big Chop accompaniment.
Orbit ‘Nico’ Köln Lager 4.8%
Gluten free, crisp, clean and brewed in Walworth, South London
Orbit ‘Peel’ Belgian Wit 4.9%
A soft, light bodied and moreish wheat beer. Another tasty brew from the Orbit crew
Mondo ‘Dennis Hoppr’ IPA 5.3%
West Coast style IPA, brewed across the river in Battersea
Lucky Saint Unfiltered Lager 0.5%
Super dry, incredibly crisp and refreshing
CIDER
Ask our trusty Bar Keeps for this month’s seasonal scrumpy.
Bar Keep’s choice
How do you like these apples?
WINE on tap & by the glass
No longer the realm of students drinking Blue Nun out of a bag in their university dorm. Wine on Tap is now an incredibly sustainable way for top producers to put their best plonk in keg and for our dreams of wine to flow from a tap to come true.
White Blend, Domus
Veneto, Italy NV
Sauvignon Blanc, Vinexplore
Languedoc, France 2023
Chardonnay, Tacherons
Limoux, France 2024
Grenache/Syrah, Le Grand Cros “J”
Ventoux, France 2024 (bottle)
Grenache/blend, Maison Mirabeau 'Etoile'
Côtes de Provence, France 2025 (bottle)
Red Blend, Domus
Veneto, Italy NV
Primitivo, Domus
Puglia, Italy NV 2022
Tempranillo, Familia Bastida ‘Alceo’
La Mancha, Spain 2022 (bottle)
Bordeaux Blend, Château Clos Seric
Bordeaux, France 2022
Blacklock Syrah, Yellowbelly
Stellenbosch, South Africa 2024
Pinot Noir, Miroglio “Soli”
Thracian Valley, Bulgaria 2022 (bottle)
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Barba
Abruzzo, Italy 2025 (bottle)
OUR FAVOURITE WINES
We’re not ones for a Fine Wine or Reserve List so here are a selection of our favourite wines picked up from many travels abroad and smuggled home for you to enjoy.
bubbles
For the Ab Fab amongst us, dahling!
Wild Idol, Alcohol Free Sparkling White
Rheinhessen, Germany 2021.
Prosecco, Midea
Veneto, Italy NV
English Sparkling, Westwell ‘Pelegrim’
Kent, England NV
Champagne, Moutardier ‘Carted’Or’
Champagne, France NV
Champagne, Perrier-Jouët ‘Grand Brut’
Champagne, France NV
FRESH ZIPPY WHITES
A good hit of citrus and thirst quenching.
Trebbiano, Pecorino, Saladini Pilastri
Marche, Italy 2024
Riesling, Stefan Winter
Rheinhessen, Germany 2024
RICH TEXTURED WHITE / ORANGE
Our favourite whites that can handle some meat.
Mâcon-Villages, Famille Paquet
Burgundy, France 2025
Rioja Blanco, Finca Allende
Rioja, Spain 2021
JUICY & EARTHY REDS
Ripe, rustic and ready to pour — easy going red that speak for themselves.
Corbières, Château de Durfort
Languedoc, France 2023
Chianti Colli Fiorentini “Crociferro” Torre a Cona
Chianti, Italy 2023
Pinot Noir, Oakridge
Yarra Valley, Australia 2024
Saint-Émilion, Les Piliers de Maison Blanche
Bordeaux, France 2022
Côtes-du-Rhône
Rhône Valley, France 2021
Rioja Reserva, Bodegas Lopez de Heredia ‘Viña Tondonia’
Rioja, Spain 2013
BIG PUNCHY REDS
Big wines capable of holding their own alongside a Big Chop or All In.
Malbec, Bodega Luigi Bosca “De Sangre”
Mendoza, Argentina 2023
Tempranillo/Garnacha, Quinta Sardonia ‘Sardon’
Castilla y Léon, Spain 2021
Camins del Priorat, Alvaro Palacios
Priorat, Spain 2024
Malbec, Belasco de Baquedano
Mendoza, Argentina 2019
Carmenere, Inama 'Più'
Veneto, Italy 2022
Tannat, Don Manuel
Tacama, Peru 2019
Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon, Glaetzer Anaperenna
Barossa Valley, Australia 2022
Barolo, Cabutto “Tenuta La Volta”
Piemonte, Italy 2020
Zinfandel, Château Montelena “Estate”
Napa Valley, USA 2021
Haut-Médoc, Demoiselle de Sociando Mallet
Bordeaux, France 2017
Magnums
Optima, Anthonij Rupert
Western Cape, South Africa 2020
Margaux, Les Charmes de Kirwan
Bordeaux, France 2020
From the Cellar
Domaine H & G Buisson, Beaune Les Associes
Burgundy, France 2022 - The Buisson family have been cultivating Pinot Noir in the Cote du Beaune since 1758. Expect luscious notes of raspberry & black cherry with a hint of spice.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine Clos du Caillou “Les Quartz”
Domaine Clos du Caillou 2023 - Bruno Gasper’s ‘Les Quartz’ is a wine that truly embodies the essence of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Intense dark fruit, flowers and notes of black pepper.
Ausas Interpretación
Ribera del Duero, Spain 2020 - An extraordinary wine of finesse; velvety tannins and great length from Xavier Ausàs the ex-winemaker of Vega Sicilia.
Amarone della Valpolicella, Corte Sant’Alda
Veneto, Italy 2018 - Marinella is a larger than life character and her wines tend to match. Powerful and concentrated with ripe berries, coffee, chocolate and a hint of smoke.
Sky Beirut, Lebanese Restaurant, London
Sky Beirut is the strongest casual all-rounder in this part of the City. Its Eastcheap dining room serves Lebanese food from late morning into the evening, combining quick sandwiches and wraps with mezze and substantial mixed grills. The mood is informal, portions are generous and the broad menu is useful for colleagues with different appetites. The kitchen's consistency and generous approach give it unusual credibility for a fast-moving central London restaurant.
Build a shared meal around hummus, moutabal, tabbouleh and one or two hot starters before moving to the charcoal grill. Chicken shish, lamb kofta, shawarma and a mixed platter cover the familiar favourites, while halloumi, falafel and grilled vegetables keep a vegetarian order varied. The sandwiches make sense at lunch, but dinner is better when the table can compare several meats, salads and sauces. Add bread gradually, and ask how many people the larger platters serve before ordering separate mains as well.
Address: 43-45 Eastcheap, London EC3M 1JA
Sky Beirut, Lebanese Restaurant, London Menu
Cold Starters
Hummus
Chick pea, tahini, lemon juice & olive oil served with pitta bread.
Hummus Beiruty
Chopped parsley, garlic & chilli mixed with hummus & served with pitta bread.
Moutabal (Baba Ghanoush)
Smoked aubergine with tahini, lemon juice & olive oil served with pitta bread.
Mixed Pickles
Selection of homemade mixed pickles.
Labneh
Strained yoghurt topped with olive oil & dry mint served with pitta bread.
Vine Leaves
Stuffed vine leaves with rice, tomato, parsley & onion.
Moussaka
Aubergine cooked with tomato, chickpeas, onion & garlic.
Olives
Marinated mixed olives.
Makdous
Baby aubergine stuffed with walnut, garlic & red pepper in olive oil.
Raheb
Smoked aubergine salad with tomato, onion, parsley & olive oil.
Hot Starters
Falafel Veg
Deep fried chickpea croquettes served with tahini sauce.
Grilled Meshouve Veg
Grilled seasonal vegetables with olive oil & garlic.
Bataata Harra Veg
Fried cubes of potatoes with coriander, garlic & chilli.
Cheese Sticks
Crispy pastry filled with cheese.
Sambusek Rikakat
Fried pastry filled with minced lamb & pine kernels.
Sambusek Cheese
Fried pastry filled with cheese & parsley.
Chicken Wings
Grilled marinated chicken wings.
Lamb Kebbeh - 4pcs
Deep fried minced lamb wheat balls stuffed with minced meat, onion & pine kernels.
Salads
Tabbouleh
Chopped parsley, tomato, onion, mint & cracked wheat with lemon & olive oil.
Fattoush
Mixed salad with toasted bread, sumac & pomegranate molasses.
Greek Salad
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, olives, feta cheese & olive oil.
Sky Beirut Salad
Mixed salad with grilled halloumi & pomegranate.
Soups
Lentil Soup
Traditional Lebanese lentil soup.
Chicken Soup
Homemade chicken soup.
Main Platters
Mixed Grill
Selection of grilled lamb & chicken skewers served with rice or chips & salad.
Chicken Shish
Marinated grilled chicken cubes served with rice or chips & salad.
Lamb Shish
Marinated grilled lamb cubes served with rice or chips & salad.
Kafta
Grilled minced lamb skewers served with rice or chips & salad.
Shish Taouk
Marinated grilled chicken breast skewers served with rice or chips & salad.
Lamb Chops
Grilled lamb chops served with rice or chips & salad.
Chicken Shawarma Plate
Slices of marinated chicken served with rice or chips & salad.
Lamb Shawarma Plate
Slices of marinated lamb served with rice or chips & salad.
Mix Shawarma Plate
Mix of marinated chicken & lamb shawarma served with rice or chips & salad.
Grilled Sea Bass
Whole grilled sea bass served with rice or chips & salad.
Grilled Salmon
Grilled salmon fillet served with rice or chips & salad.
Vegetarian Platter
Selection of vegetarian mezze served with rice or chips & salad.
Burgers
Beef Burger
Beef burger with lettuce, tomato, pickles & house sauce served with chips.
Chicken Burger
Grilled chicken burger with lettuce, tomato, pickles & house sauce served with chips.
Halloumi Burger
Grilled halloumi burger with lettuce, tomato, pickles & house sauce served with chips.
Sides
Rice
Steamed rice.
Chips
Portion of chips.
Bread
Fresh pitta bread.
Garlic Sauce
Homemade garlic sauce.
Chilli Sauce
Homemade chilli sauce.
Murger Han City
Murger Han brings the street food of Xi'an to a compact room almost next door to Blacklock. Its defining dish is the murger: slow-cooked pork, beef or lamb packed into crisp, layered flatbread. The restaurant also takes noodles seriously, making it an excellent low-key alternative to the City's formal dining rooms. Fast service suits lunch, but the menu rewards a longer visit because the contrast between hot bread, cold noodles, broth and chilli oil is the main attraction.
Order a pork murger for the classic combination of juicy filling and brittle bread, or choose the cumin-spiced beef version for a sharper flavour. Biangbiang noodles are broad, chewy and especially satisfying with braised meat, tomato, egg and chilli oil. Cold liangpi noodles add sesame, cucumber and a refreshing springy texture. Murger soup and skewers widen the meal further. Heat levels vary by dish, so ask before adding extra chilli; one murger and a shared noodle bowl can already form a substantial lunch.
Address: 9-10 Philpot Lane, London EC3M 8AA
Murger Han City Menu
Handmade Noodle
BiangBiang Noodles
Spinach Noodle
LA TIAO ZI
(V)
DRY BEEF NOODLE
Noodle with braised Pork and Veg
Noodles with Tripes and Veg
Murgers
Pork Murger
腊汁肉夹馍
Pork Crusty Murger
腊汁酥油馍
Pork Murger with Lean Pork Only
Pork Crusty Murger with Lean Pork Only
Pork Murger with Peppers and Cumin
Cold Noodles
(V) with Seasonal Vegs
(V) with Seasonal Vegs & Wheat Gluten
Xi’an Flatbread (Roujiamo)
Choose from four flavours and toppings
Xi’an Famous Rice Noodle Soup
MURGER HANS HOUSE SPECIAL
In spicy sour soup
Comes with Spicy Meatball
Choose from Spicy or Non Spicy when you order.
Xi’an Style Ramen
Served with Plain Murger
Contains dried shrimps & peanuts
Lamb Dishes
Spicy!
Starters & Sides
with Celery, Dry Bean curd, Peanuts, Carrots, Lotus Salad & Edamame
Set Meals
1 Murger 1 Cold Noodle 1 Soft Drink
Spicy Braised Pork, Tomato & Egg Sauce with Chilli Oil Topping Murger Soft Drink
Murger*2 + Cold Noodle*1 + Murger Soup*1 + Mixed Vegetable Platter *1
Bob Bob Ricard City
Bob Bob Ricard City is a theatrical place to dine. Every table sits in a richly designed booth with its own Press for Champagne button, and the room deliberately turns dinner into an occasion. Beneath the glamour is a menu of British and French comfort food prepared with luxury ingredients. It is best for celebrations, client dinners and couples who enjoy a sense of spectacle, with a smart-casual dress policy and an adults-focused evening atmosphere.
Caviar and oysters can open the meal, but the more distinctive route moves through lobster raviolo, steak tartare or the double-baked Stinking Bishop soufflé. Beef Wellington for two remains the grand centrepiece, while chicken schnitzel, sea bream and truffle-and-Champagne humble pie give the table alternatives. The signature Chocolate Glory is finished with hot sauce, and flaming crème brûlée continues the theatre. Prices and the service charge are substantial, so check the current menu before booking and treat the meal as a planned event.
Address: Level 3, 122 Leadenhall Street, London EC3V 4AB
Bob Bob Ricard City Menu
Preset menus
Explore the chef's selection menus with diverse dishes at fixed prices. Some are bookable via TheFork, while others are available onsite.
MICHELIN Special
No availability currently
Revel in glamorous dining with whisky-infused truffles at Bob Bob Ricard City
Exclusive with
Caviar for one (20g)
Siberian sturgeon caviar
Intense salinity and flavour. Smaller, black eggs. Medium-firm texture. Served with sour cream and blini
Oscietra caviar
The classic. Delicate flavour and medium salinity. Medium size, dark grey eggs. Soft texture. Served with sour cream and blini
Amurski sturgeon caviar
Rich flavour and medium salinity. Medium size, dark amber eggs. Firm texture. Served with sour cream and blini
Dégustation of three caviars
A tasting of siberian, oscietra and amurski caviars
Caviar to share
Siberian caviar, 125g
Served with sour cream and blini
Oscietra caviar, 125g
Served with sour cream and blini
Amurski caviar, 125g
Served with sour cream and blini
Beluga caviar, 125g
The tzar of caviars. Delicate flavour and low salinity. Large, steel grey eggs. Soft texture. Served with sour cream and blini
Oysters
Jersey rock oysters (per three)
Grade 'a' served au naturel, with lemon and tabasco
Deep-fried oysters (per three)
In crispy panko crust. Served with tartar sauce
Starters
Heritage tomato salad
Heritage tomatoes with basil sauce and olive cracker
French onion soup
Classic caramelised onion and chicken soup. Served with grilled gruyère cheese on brioche toast
Escargots en persillade
Snails in garlic and parsley butter with smoked alsace bacon, potato foam and rye croutons
Loch duart salmon
Cured loch duart salmon served with citrus, capers and trout roe
Steak tartare
Chopped raw hereford beef with cornichons, capers. And confit egg yolk. Served with baguette croutons
Truffle, potato & mushroom vareniki
Traditional dumplings garnished with crispy shallots. Served with forest mushrooms velouté
Stinking bishop cheese soufflé
Double-baked cheese souffle with hazelnuts and comté sauce. Served with pear, apple and ginger chutney
Pâté en croûte
Chicken liver, pork, duck foie gras and pistachio. Served with pear, apple and ginger chutney
Lobster, scallop & shrimp pelmeni
Traditional dumplings garnished with trout roe. served with lobster bisque
Charcoal josper grill
Porterhouse on the bone (per 100g)
35 day pink himalayan salt wall dry aged, grass fed irish beef
Côte de boeuf on the bone (per 100g)
35 day pink himalayan salt wall dry aged, grass fed scotch beef
Pork loin chop on the bone, 800g
Suffolk white duroc pork
Sauces
Bone marrow bordelaise
Bearnaise
Peppercorn
Bbr pies
Cottage pie
Shoulder of beef braised in bordeaux red wine with peas and carrots under mash potato
Truffle & champagne humble pie
With bollinger champagne, jerusalem artichokes, mushrooms, celeriac, baby onions and truffle velouté under puff pastry
Chicken & champagne pie
With bollinger champagne, chestnut mushrooms, leeks, carrots, caramelised onions and velouté under puff pastry
Mains
Fillet of fish
Deep fried sea bass fillet in crispy panko crust. Served with tartar sauce and lemon
Chicken kyiv
Chicken breast coated in breadcrumbs and deep fried. Served on garlic and parsley butter
Lobster tail macaroni & cheese
With english cheddar, mozzarella and aged parmesan.
Lemon sole meunière
Pan-fried. served with a caper and parsley beurre noisette
Chateaubriand for one (150g)
Pan-seared 21-day aged hereford beef. Served with truffle jus
Beef wellington for two (per person)
21-day aged fillet of hereford beef. Served with truffle jus. allow 45 minutes
Sides
French fries
Truffle french fries
Mashed potatoes
Truffle mashed potatoes
Sautéed spinach
In confit garlic olive oil
Mix leaf salad
With house dressing
Truffled cauliflower cheese
With english cheddar and aged parmesan
Bread & butter
Baguette & butter (per basket)
Freshly baked. With cornish sea-salted butter
Olives
Gordal olives "picante" & pickles
The "queen of olives", with a touch of guindilla chili
Desserts
Two boozy chocolate truffles
Homemade truffles infused with glenfiddich 12 year and with laphroaig 10 year whisky
Limonnaya vodka
Shot of lemon-infused vodka served at -18°c
Grande profiterole
Choux pastry, vanilla ice cream and whipped guernsey cream. Served with dark valhrona chocolate sauce
Floating island
Crème anglaise, toasted oats and raspberries
Lemon meringue tart
Lemon custard and burnt soft meringue on a shortbread base
Black forest
Valhrona chocolate mousse, chocolate sponge and chantilly cream. Served with a morello cherry sorbet
Flaming crème brûlée
With madagascan vanilla, flambéed at the table
Bbr signature chocolate glory
Valrhona dark chocolate, crunchy hazelnut disk, coffee ganache, caramelised hazelnuts with hot chocolate sauce
Stinking bishop cheese soufflé
Double-baked souffle with hazelnuts and comté sauce. Served with pear, apple and ginger chutney
Vodka shots at -18°c (25ml)
Staritsky & levitsky small batch
Fine quartz filtered
Staritsky & levitsky reserve
Birch charcoal filtered
Staritsky & levitsky private cellar
Mountain crystal filtered
“Press for champagne” 125ml
Moët & chandon brut impérial, NV
Moët & chandon rosé impérial, NV
Taittinger brut réserve, NV
Taittinger prestige rosé, NV
Bollinger special cuvée, NV
Ayala a18 blanc de blancs, 2018
Dom pérignon vintage, 2013
Alcohol free sparkling 125ml
Thomson & scott, noughty sparkling chardonnay, NV
Thomson & scott, noughty sparkling rosé, NV
Signature
Bob’s martini
Oyster infused 42 below vodka, noilly prat, umami bitter, dark olive oil
Mini bob’s martini
Oyster infused 42 below vodka, noilly prat, umami bitter, dark olive oil
The regent twist
Illegal joven mezcal, cherry syrup, italicus, lemon, cranberry
Sloane square sling
Bacardi caribbean spiced, pineapple, coconut milk, creme de banana, cherry syrup
The oxford blend
Angel’s envy whisky, rhubarb syrup salted caramel, gold chocolate
Blenheim bloom espresso martini
Honey infused patron tequila, coffee liquor, espresso shot, honey
Soho fizz
Bombay sapphire gin, plum syrup, supasawa, white grape and apricot soda
Alcohol free cocktails
Crimson rhubarb
Tanqueray 0%, rhubarb syrup, vanilla, supasawa, white grape and apricot soda
Moonlit fizz
Opius albedo, orange cordial, lemon, lemonade
Livener whispers
Three spirit livener, martini 0%, raisins and orange cordial
Red velvet
Opius amaro, everleaf, plum syrup, lemon, grapefruit and ginger cordial
Sweet wine & port 50ml
Château delmond, sauternes, bordeaux, France, 2018
Fonseca 20 year old tawny port, douro, Portugal
Tokaji aszú 5 puttonyos, royal tokaj, Hungary, 2017
Vin de constance, klein constantia estate, constantia, South africa, 2019
Château d’yquem 1er cru supérieur, sauternes, bordeaux, France, 2008
Mineral water 0.75l bottle
Hildon natural mineral water, still
Bottled at source in test valley, hampshire, on organic land
Hildon natural mineral water, sparkling
Bottled at source in test valley, hampshire, on organic land
Hispania London
Hispania fills an impressive former banking hall on Lombard Street with Spanish food, wine and design. The scale is grand, yet the menu stays rooted in recognisable regional cooking shaped by chef Marcos Morán. A marble bar supports a quicker tapas visit, while the restaurant suits a business lunch or a longer dinner. Its wine list, particularly the range of Spanish bottles and sherries, is a major part of the experience rather than an afterthought.
Hand-carved Ibérico ham and croquettes establish the quality of the pantry before dishes such as octopus with paprika potatoes, tuna tartare or salmorejo. The Asturian fabada is a rich bean stew with chorizo and black pudding, while black rice with cuttlefish and prawns makes a natural dish for sharing. Choose several small plates and one larger speciality instead of ordering only tapas at random. Ask the team to pair sherry or wine with the food, and leave time for the room to feel less hurried after lunch.
Address: 72-74 Lombard Street, London EC3V 9AY
Hispania London Menu
CURED MEATS & CHEESES
JAMÓN IBÉRICO CORTADO A MANO (80grs)
Hand-carved ham from free-roaming acorn-fed Ibérico pig with tomato bread
SELECCIÓN DE JAMÓN IBÉRICO Y EMBUTIDOS
Selection of Ibérico ham, chorizo, salchichón & lomo with tomato bread
SELECCIÓN DE QUESOS ESPAÑOLES
Spanish cheeses: Manchego, Mahón, Majorero and Rey Silo blue
COLD SELECTION
ENSALADILLA RUSA con BONITO DEL NORTE
Spanish potato, egg, carrot, olives and tuna salad with mayonnaise
TARTAR DE ATUN ROJO BALFEGÓ con AJOBLANCO
Balfegó’ bluefin tuna tartare with ajoblanco
SALPICÓN DE RAPE Y LANGOSTINOS
Monkfish and prawn salad, roasted pepper, egg yolk vinaigrette
ANCHOAS DEL CANTÁBRICO (6 pieces)
Cantabrian sea anchovies olive oil and toast bread (6 pieces)
STEAK TARTAR
Fillet tartare with shallots, capers, gherkins and olive oil
ESPÁRRAGOS BLANCOS DE NAVARRA (v)
White asparagus with Hispania mayonnaise
TERRINA DE FOIE CASERA, MEMBRILLO Y FRUTOS SECOS
Homemade foie gras terrine, quince and nuts
ENSALADA MIXTA con VINAGRETA DE MIEL Y MOSTAZA
Lettuce, tomato, red onion, white asparagus, egg & tuna dressed with honey and mustard vinaigrette
TOMATE ROSA DE BARBASTRO con BONITO DEL NORTE
Pink tomato from Barbastro with Bonito del Norte
GAZPACHO, servido en mesa
The quintessential chilled tomato soup of Spain
TRUFA NEGRA DE PRIMAVERA (4g)
TRUFA NEGRA DE PRIMAVERA (4g)
Seasonal spring black truffle
STEWS & RICES
DEGUSTACIÓN DE FABADA “CASA GERARDO”
Tasting of traditional Asturian bean stew with smoked chorizo and black pudding
LENTEJAS con CHORIZO DE LEÓN
‘Padrina’ lentils and smoked chorizo stew
ARROZ NEGRO
Black rice with squid ink, squid & prawns
ARROZ TRUFADO DE SETAS DE TEMPORADA, COUS COUS VEGETAL
Truffled mellow rice with seasonal mushrooms and veggie cous cous
ARROZ DE CARABINERO EN LLANDA
Scarlet prawn rice, ‘a la llanda’
COCHINILLO ENTERO A LA SEGOVIANA
COCHINILLO ENTERO A LA SEGOVIANA
Whole roasted suckling pig ‘Segoviana style’. A whole ‘Cochinillo’ roasted to order and carved in the traditional style in front of your guests (Approx. for 8 people). (This needs to be ordered 24 hours in advance)
GAME
Shooting season for Game
ENGLAND, SCOTLAND & WALES
Game birds may contain lead shot
ENSALADA DE PERDIZ, ESCABECHE Y LENTEJA BELUGA
Partridge salad in its escabeche dressing with beluga lentils
ARROZ DE CAZA DE TEMPORADA
Seasonal game rice
LOMO DE VENADO, APIONABO Y SU JUGO AL ‘AMONTILLADO’
Venison loin, celeriac purée and amontillado jus
MAIN COURSES - FISH
Nuestros pescados al pilpil con espinacas
Our fish ‘pil-pil’ with spinach
RODABALLO AL HORNO PATATAS
Grilled turbot with “panadera” potatoes and “ajada”
ATÚN ROJO TORO ‘BALFEGÓ’, CREMA DE PUERRO AHUMADA
Red tuna Toro ‘Balfegó’ with smoked leek cream.
LUBINA SALVAJE
Wild sea bass
LOMO DE BACALAO
Cod loin
MAIN COURSES - MEAT
CARRILLERAS DE CERDO IBÉRICO DE BELLOTA con PARMENTIER DE PATATA TRUFADA
Iberian acorn pork cheeks with truffle mash potato
CACHOPO ASTURIANO DE TERNERA
Escalope of veal parcel filled with Ibérico ham and Iberian cheese served with fries
COCHINILLO DE SEGOVIA ASADO
Roasted suckling pig and frisee salad. (Imported from Segovia, Spain. One sixth of a whole suckling pig)
PALETILLA DE CORDERO LECHAL
Roasted milk-fed suckling lamb shoulder imported from Spain, roasted new potatoes and onion.
ENTRECOTE DE RUBIA GALLEGA 500gr
Galician Blond Sirloin steak with fries and padron peppers
WELLINGTON DE PRESA IBÉRICA 100% BELLOTA
100% Acorn-feed Iberian shoulder Wellington with Amontillado jus
Portion of homemade bread
Portion of homemade bread
Dream Xi An
Dream Xi'an is a highly focused Chinese restaurant. Chef Guirong Wei's kitchen specialises in the wheat-based dishes and assertive seasoning of Shaanxi, bringing hand-pulled noodles, dumplings and cold plates to a room near Tower Hill. It is relaxed enough for lunch yet rewarding for a group dinner, since the menu becomes far more interesting when several textures and chilli levels can be shared around the table.
Beef biangbiang noodles are the essential order: broad belts of dough carry chilli sauce and tender meat without losing their bounce. Liangpi cold noodles with sesame, tofu and cucumber provide a cooler contrast, and Qishan noodles add a hot-and-sour soup. The combination of beancurd skin and tripe brings chew, nuttiness and chilli oil, while vinegary potato slivers refresh the palate. Ask for the full menu, pace the starches and include at least one vegetable dish rather than ordering several noodle bowls for each person.
Address: Unit 2A, Tower Place East, London EC3R 5BU
Dream Xi An Menu
Cold Starters
Sliced Chicken in Sesame Sauce with Bamboo Shoots
Bean Curd Skin with Sesame Oil, Chilli and Vinegar
Shredded Seaweed Salad
Skewers of Bean Curd Skin and Beef Tripe in Sesame Oil, Vinegar, and Chilli
Hot Starters
BBQ Sauce Pork Ribs
Fried Chicken and Mushroom Pot-Sticker Dumplings
Salt and Pepper Squid
Steamed Dim Sum
Steamed Pork Bao with Preserved Vegetables and Spring Onions
Egg Custard Buns
2 Pieces
Xi'An Street Food
Liangpi Noodles
Steamed Beef and Onion Dumplings
Wontons in Chicken Broth
Homemade Flatbread and Sliced Beef in Beef Broth
Noodles
Handmade Noodles in Chef's Special Chilli Sauce
Hand Pulled Noodles with Pork in Sweet and Spicy Soup
Noodles with Tomato and Egg in Soup
Biangbiang Noodles with Braised Beef and Pak Choi
Big Combo Hand-Pulled Noodles with Pork and Soybean Sauce and Tomato-Egg
Pan-Fried Lamb Noodles
Soups
Pork Dumplings in Spicy-Sour Soup
Rice Dishes
Special Fried Rice with Bacon
Egg Fried Rice
Black Pepper Beef with Rice
Yalla Beirut Lebanese Restaurant Tower Hill
Yalla Beirut is the late-opening, high-energy Lebanese option close to the Tower of London. The restaurant occupies 19-21 Great Tower Street. Its menu covers takeaway wraps, mezze and full grill platters, and the kitchen keeps serving after many nearby City restaurants have closed. Choose it for a casual group meal, a generous lunch or dependable food at an hour when formal booking is inconvenient.
Chicken shawarma and shish taouk are reliable individual orders, while lamb kofta, lamb shish and the mixed grill show the charcoal cooking more completely. Hummus, baba ghanouj, stuffed vine leaves and fattoush make a balanced opening spread; lamb kibbeh and spicy potatoes add crunch and warmth. Vegetarians can combine falafel, halloumi and cold mezze without relying on a token main. Portions are large and bread arrives easily, so begin with fewer plates than the menu encourages and add baklava only if the table still has room.
Address: 19-21 Great Tower Street, London EC3R 5AR
Yalla Beirut Lebanese Restaurant Tower Hill Menu
MEZZE TO SHARE
Discover Authentic Middle Eastern Flavors Here
Lebanese Pickles مخلل لبناني
Marinated Olives زيتون
Roasted Almonds Rosemary مكسرات
Lentil Soup حساء العدس
Hommos حمص
Feta & Pepper Dip حمص توني
wipped red pepper and feta dip topped with rocket and tosasted sunflower seeds. Served with warm flatbread
Rocket & Bulgar Salad
Peppery rocket and bulgar tossed with tomatoes, crisp red onion, zesty citrus sumac dressing
Tabbouleh تبولة
Traditional Middle Eastern salad made with freshly chopped parsley, quinoa, tomato, mint and onion
GRILLS مشاوي
Mixed Grill مشاوي
selection of lamb, chicken wings and chicken taouk
Lamb Kofta كفتة لحم
Chicken Shawarma Burger
Shawarma spiced chicken, Yalla Yalla sauce, tomato, pickles and lettuce in a sesame bun, served with fries.
Chicken Taouk كفشيش طاووق
RICE BOWLS برقر
Chicken Shawarma
Shawarma spiced chicken, tomato, chickpea and herb scented rice topped with Yalla Yalla sauce, pickled peppers and crispy onions
Falafel حلوم وباذنجان
Crisp chickpea patties, tomato, chickpea and herb scented rice topped with tahina sauce, pickled peppers and crispy onions
Lamb Kofta
Grilled ground lamb, tomato, chickpea and herb scented rice topped with Yalla sauce, pickled peppers and crispy onions
SALADS سلطات ا
Mama Zohra ماما زهرة
Grilled Halloumi ماما زهرة
marinated halloumi with peppery rocket and bulgar tossed with tomatoes, crisp red onion and zesty citrus sumac dressing.
Falafel ف�فل
SIDES
Fries & Garlic Dip بطاطس مقلية
Batata Harra بطاطا حارة
Tabbouleh تبولة
Fattoush فتوش
Steamed Couscous كسكس
Vermicelli Rice ٔارز
Quinoa with Olive Oil كينوا
DESSERTS ٔحلويات
Mango & Vanilla Cheesecake
Orange Blossom Mouhalabia مهلبية
traditional Lebanese version of a pannacotta with figs, prunes, sultana compote & toasted sesame seeds,
Orange & Almond Cake كيكة البرتقال
Chocolate Brownie موس الشيكو�تة
served warm with date & tahini molasses, topped with halva, rose petals, crunchy pistachios & a creamy scoop of vanilla ice cream
Baklawa Selection بق�وة
Baklawa & Fresh Rose Mint Tea بق�وة وشاي
For one 6.25 /For two £10.75 V
ICE CREAM
Vanilla فانيليا
Omnino Leadenhall
Omnino is an intimate basement steakhouse led by Brazilian chef Eduardo Barsotti. The kitchen uses Argentinian beef but frames the meal with South American starters, sauces and sides, creating more range than a conventional City grill. The low-lit room is quiet enough for conversation and suits a business dinner or date. Service is unhurried, which helps when choosing between cuts and deciding how much meat a table can reasonably share.
Peruvian ceviche, salmon tartare and beef carpaccio offer three clean openings, while empanadas and grilled octopus take a warmer route. The main decision is the steak: compare cut, maturation, weight and fat level with the server rather than defaulting to the largest piece. Chimichurri and other bright sauces prevent the meal becoming too heavy, as do vegetables or salad beside the beef. Confirm the price of sharing cuts and leave space for one dessert; the restaurant works best as a measured sequence rather than a contest of quantity.
Address: 78-79 Leadenhall Street, London EC3A 3DH
Omnino Leadenhall Menu
NIBBLES
MIXED OLIVES
GREEN OLIVES, SEMI-DRIED CHERRY TOMATOES, BREAD
SOURDOUGH BREAD
SOURDOUGH BREAD, STRACCIATELLA CHEESE, HOMEMADE BASIL AND ALMOND’S PESTO, PARMA HAM OR (V) GRILLED AUBERGINE
STARTERS
EMPANADAS
BEEF, SWEETCORN & CHEESE OR PINCHO & PROVOLONE CHEESE
CHORIZO SKEWER
CHORIZO SKEWER ON TOASTED BREAD WITH PICKLED ONION & GREEN CHIMICHURRI
GRILLED OCTOPUS
GRILLED TENTACLES, SERVED WITH BABY ROASTED POTATO & SPICY MAYO
SHARING
MORCILLA & CHORIZO PAN
SERVED WITH SLOW-COOKED POTATO CONFIT, THYME, ROSEMARY, MORCILLA & CHORIZO
SAUSAGES
SAUSAGE SELECTION (3)
ARGENTINE CHORIZO, ARGENTINE CRIOLLA, SPANISH PINCHO, SPANISH MORCILLA, BRITISH CHICKEN & APRICOT - 3 sausages
SAUSAGE SELECTION (4)
ARGENTINE CHORIZO, ARGENTINE CRIOLLA, SPANISH PINCHO, SPANISH MORCILLA, BRITISH CHICKEN & APRICOT - 4 sausages
SAUSAGE SELECTION (5)
ARGENTINE CHORIZO, ARGENTINE CRIOLLA, SPANISH PINCHO, SPANISH MORCILLA, BRITISH CHICKEN & APRICOT - 5 sausages
ARGENTINIAN STEAK CUTS
RUMP
300G / 400G
SIRLOIN
500G
RIBEYE
250G / 350G / 450G
PICANHA
450G
FILLET
300G / 400G
CHURRASCO MARINATED FILLET
400G
TOMAHAWK
400G
T-BONE
500G
CHATEAUBRIAND
250G
CÔTE DE BOEUF
(1.2KG/2KG)
CHICKEN & PORK
GRILLED CHICKEN
ROASTED SERVED WITH PINCHO SAUSAGE
IBERICO PORK
WITH ONION & GARLIC
FISH
GRILLED OCTOPUS MAIN
WITH OLIVE OIL, GARLIC & SHALLOTS
PAN FRIED SEABASS FILLET
SEAFOOD SAUCE & ROSEMARY BABY POTATOES
SALADS
OMNINO SALAD
QUINOA, LETTUCE, SWEET POTATO, EGG, ARTICHOKE, AVOCADO, TOMATO, RED ONION, CHOICE OF 100GR OF ARGENTINE RUMP, SALMON OR CHORIZO'S SKEWER
MAINS
STEAK & PRAWNS
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH SOUTH AMERICAN FLAVOURS
PAN FRIED SEABASS FILLET
GNOCCHI ALLA PARMIGIANA (Ve)
OMNINO BURGER
A BLEND OF ALL 4 PREMIUM CUTS & PINCHO SAUSAGE, SMOKED BACON, MOZZARELLA CHEESE, RED ONION & TOMATO ON A BRIOCHE BUN, HAND-CUT CHIPS
MILANESA
BREADED CHICKEN BREAST, SERVED WITH POTATO SALAD & SPICY MAYO
CHORIZO SKEWERS MAIN
CHORIZO SKEWERS SERVED WITH ROASTED BABY POTATOES & SPICY MAYO
VEGAN MILANESA
MIXED VEGETABLES BREADED, SERVED WITH ROSEMARY BABY POTATOES, SAUTÉED BROCCOLI & GREEN CHIMICHURRI
SAUCES
GREEN CHIMICHURRI
Price for each
RED CHIMICHURRI
Price for each
PEPPERCORN SAUCE
Price for each
SIDES
HAND-CUT CHIPS
CREAMED SPINACH
COWBOY BEANS
SAUTÉED MUSHROOMS
ROSEMARY BABY POTATOES
SAUTÉED BROCCOLI
DESSERTS
ICE CREAM
CHOCOLATE OR VANILLA
CHEESE SELECTION (3 CHEESES)
3 CHEESES
CHEESE SELECTION (4 CHEESES)
4 CHEESES
L' Antipasto City Ltd
L'Antipasto is a cheerful independent trattoria hidden in Botolph Alley. It provides the kind of familiar Italian lunch that the City still needs: cured meats, pasta, pizza and direct hospitality in an unpretentious room. Prices are gentler than at the district's grand dining rooms, and the long menu accommodates colleagues who want different things. It is strongest when approached as a neighbourhood restaurant rather than a destination for elaborate modern Italian cooking.
Share an antipasto misto or Parma ham with buffalo mozzarella, then choose one of the heartier pastas. Gnocchi with four cheeses and walnuts is rich, while spaghetti with porcini and Italian sausage or tortelloni with prawns and courgette offer more savoury depth. The house pizza carries Parma ham, rocket, Parmesan and fresh tomato; a Margherita gives the dough a simpler test. Specials can be more interesting than the permanent list, so read the board before ordering and finish with tiramisu or cannolo if time allows.
Address: 2-4 Botolph Alley, London EC3R 8DR
L' Antipasto City Ltd Menu
Starters & Side Dishes
Antipasto Misto
Tricolore Salad
Caprese Salad
Tomato & Bufala Mozzarella
Chicken Caesar Salad
Mixed Cheeses
Mixed Roasted Vegetables & Goat Cheese
Parma Ham & Bufala Mozzarella
Garlic Pizza Bread with Cheese and Pesto
Avocado & Crispy Bacon Salad
Tomato & Onion Salad
Rocket & Shaved Parmesan Cheese
Bruschetta Classica
Garlic Pizza Bread
Marinated Olives
Mixed Salad
Homemade Bread
Chips
Main Courses
Chicken Milanese and Pasta Napoli
Fried breaded chicken breast served with pasta Napoli
Calves Liver
With bacon and veg
Veal Ai Funghi and Veg
Grilled Chicken and Chips
Veal Saltimbocca and Veg
Sliced top side veal topped with sage and parma ham
Pasta
Gnocchi 4 Formaggi e Noci
Potato dumplings, four types of Italian cheese in cream sauce, with spinach and walnuts
Lasagna Classica
Penne Siciliana
Homemade organic tomato sauce with beef ragu
Spaghetti Seafood
Tortelloni Mare E Monti
Ring-shaped pasta filled with ricotta cheese and spinach, cooked with prawns, courgettes and cream
Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina
Potato dumplings, tomato sauce topped with bufala mozzarella and fresh basil
Penne Ariola
Diced chicken breast, touch of chillies and garlic, cooked in tomato sauce
Penne Alla Norma
Fresh grilled aubergine, tomato sauce, topped with bufala mozzarella and basil
Spaghetti Amatriciana
Tomato basil sauce, chillies, red onions and bacon
Spaghetti Carbonara
The modern classic dish of spaghetti, egg and smoked pancetta
Tortelloni Giulietta
Ring-shaped pasta filled with ricotta cheese and spinach, cooked with mushroom, bacon and touch of cream
Pizzas
Napoletana
Tomato sauce, anchovies, capers, black olives and oregano
Polletto
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, chicken, black olives and oregano
Quattro Formaggi
Tomato sauce, mozzarella and four types of Italian cheese
Tropicale
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pineapple, ham and oregano
Rustica
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, Italian sausage and red onions
Margherita
Tomato, mozzarella, basil and oregano
Capricciosa
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, artichokes, ham and egg
L'Antipasto
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, Parma ham, rocket, shaved parmesan and fresh chopped tomatoes
Piccante
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, spicy Italian salami and oregano
Principessa
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, ham, mushrooms and oregano
Quattro Stagioni
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, ham, Italian spicy salami, mushrooms and artichokes
Vegetariana
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, aubergine, courgette, mixed peppers and artichokes
Pizzas 12" (Uber Eats)
Margherita
Tomato basil sauce and fior di late
L'Antipasto
Tomato basil sauce, fior di late, parma ham, rocket, cherry tomatoes, and grated parmesan
Principessa
Tomato basil sauce, fior di late, mushrooms, and ham
Piccante
Tomato basil sauce, fior di late and spicy Italian salami
Truffle Oil Pizza
White base, fior di late, chestnut mushrooms, Italian luganica sausage topped with truffle oil
Starters (Uber Eats)
10" Garlic Pizza Bread with Mozzarella
Topped with pesto and oregano
10" Garlic Pizza Bread with Tomato Sauce
Also with olive oil and oregano
Green Queen Olives
Pastas (Uber Eats)
Linguine Seafood
Mixed seafood, garlic, touch of chilli, and white wine. Cooked in tomato basil sauce
Penne Porcini
Sicilian pork sausage with fennel seeds, garlic, mushrooms, and porcini. Cooked tomato basil sauce, and a touch of cream
Penne Amatriciana
Smoked bacon, garlic, and red onion tomato basil sauce
Penne Bolognese
Beef ragù sauce
Penne Siciliana
Sicilian pork sausage with fennel seeds, garlic, broccoli, and cream
Penne Norma
Deep fried aubergine, garlic, and touch of chilli. Cooked in tomato basil sauce topped with mozzarella
Penne Ariola
Diced chicken breast, chilli cooked in tomato basil sauce
Tortelloni Giulieta
Ring shaped pasta filled with ricotta and spinach, cooked with smoked bacon, chestnut mushrooms, garlic and cream
Tortelloni Mare Monti
Ring shaped pasta filled with ricotta and spinach, cooked with prawns, courgettes and cherry tomato, white wine and cream
Tortelloni Sorrentina
Potato dumplings cooked in tomato basil sauce topped with mozzarella
Gnocchi Gorgonzola
Potato dumplings cooked with gorgonzola cream, fresh rocket, and walnuts
Gnocchi with Pesto
Potato dumplings cooked in a cream pesto sauce
Fora Restaurant
Fora offers a broad interpretation of Ottoman cooking, bringing Turkish, Balkan, Middle Eastern and Central Asian influences into a polished City dining room. The Houndsditch branch is open for lunch and dinner through most of the working week, with set menus that make it practical for groups. Decor and service create more occasion than a quick grill, but the menu remains approachable enough for diners who simply want mezze and carefully cooked meat.
A mixed cold-and-hot mezze selection is the easiest introduction, combining hummus, cacik, smoked aubergine, stuffed vine leaves and crisp pastries. Chargrilled lamb, chicken and seafood then provide the centre of the meal, while casseroles and Ottoman specialities offer slower-cooked alternatives. Order salads and bread with restraint until the size of the mezze arrives. The set menu can provide better structure and value for a business dinner, and the restaurant's Sunday closure makes advance checking sensible when planning a weekend visit.
Address: 34-36 Houndsditch, London EC3A 7DB
Fora Restaurant Menu
Cold starters
Olives
Marinated olives w/ herbs and garlic
Cacik
Yoghurt w/ chopped cucumbers and fresh herbs and hint of garlic.
Hummus
Puréed chickpeas w/ tahini, lemon juice, garlic and oil dressing.
Tarama
Smoked cod roe caviar.
Tabbouleh
Crushed wheat w/ chopped tomatoes, onion, mint and parsley salad.
Patlican soslu
Cooked and chopped aubergine, peppers, tomatoes and garlic.
Stuffed vine leaves
Vine leaves stuffed w/ rice, pine kernels and herbs served w/ yoghurt.
Ezme
Finely chopped tomatoes, onions, parsley and peppers mixed w/ herbs and spices.
Aubergine salad
Smoked aubergine mixed w/ yoghurt, tahini, garlic and herbs.
Hot starters
Falafel
Broad beans, chickpeas and vegetable fritters served w/ hummus.
Fried goats cheese
Goat cheese covered in egg and breadcrumbs and fried. Served w/ orange marmalade.
Garlic mushroom
Mushrooms sautéed w/ garlic, white wine and cream.
Sucuk
Grilled spicy Turkish sausage.
Sigara borek
Filo pastry rolls filled w/ feta cheese and parsley.
Spinach and feta borek
Filo pastry parcels filled w/ spinach and feta cheese.
Halloumi cheese
Grilled cyprus cheese served w/ garnish.
Kalamar
Marinated squid, served w/ tartare sauce.
Hummus kavurma
Diced lamb fillet w/ pine kernels on a bed of hummus.
King prawns
Sautéed king prawns w/ mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic w/ cream.
Vegetarian and pasta
Vegetarian moussaka
Oven baked layers of vegetables topped w/ béchamel sauce and cheese served w/ rice.
Sebze guvech
Potatoes, aubergines, peppers, green beans, courgettes, tomatoes, and mushrooms cooked in tomato sauce served w/ rice.
Falafel
Broad beans, chickpeas and vegetable fritters, served w/ hummus and salad.
Halloumi kebab
Grilled halloumi cheese skewered w/ onions and peppers, served w/ salad and rice.
Vegetarian kebab
Grilled courgettes, mixed peppers, shallot onions, tomato, aubergine and mushrooms served w/ salad and rice.
Vegetarian pasta
Courgettes, peppers, tomatoes, onion in tomato sauce.
Chicken or salmon pasta
Penne pasta w/ chicken or salmon and mushroom in creamy sauce w/ fresh herbs and spices.
Seafood
Monkfish kebab
Marinated cubes of monkfish, skewered w/ peppers, red onions, served w/ rice and salad.
Grilled mixed sea food
Monkfish, salmon, king prawns, peppers and red onion on skewer, served w/ salad and new potatoes.
Kalamar
Marinated and battered squid, served w/ tartare sauce and salad.
Desserts
Baklava
Layers of filo pastry w/ pistachio and syrup, served with vanilla ice cream.
Chocolate cake
Serving of chocolate cake with chocolate sauce. Served with vanilla ice cream.
Tiramisu
Ladyfinger cookies, espresso, mascarpone cheese, cream, sugar, cacao powder w/ amaretto liqueur.
Loop churros
Spanish speciality, drizzled with icing sugar and served with melted chocolate.
Vegan chocolate pudding
A chocolate vegan sponge with chocolate fudge sauce.
Madagascan vanilla cheesecake
Creamy baked cheese with madagascan vanilla set on a digestive biscuit base.
Ice cream
Selection of ice creams.
Final Thoughts
Bank and Monument reward careful matching. Blacklock City is the clearest choice for charcoal, chops and a convivial group meal, while Bob Bob Ricard turns British and French classics into a glamorous celebration. Hispania combines Spanish regional food with one of the area's most impressive rooms, and Omnino offers a quieter, more focused steak dinner beneath Leadenhall Street.
The neighbourhood's casual side is just as useful. Sky Beirut and Yalla Beirut cover generous Lebanese mezze and grills, Murger Han and Dream Xi'an present two distinct views of Shaanxi noodles and bread, L'Antipasto supplies an easy trattoria lunch, and Fora brings Ottoman breadth to Houndsditch. Check the day and service times, compare current menus and book around the City's office rhythm. Once those practical details are handled, this compact district can support everything from a ten-minute lunch to a long special-occasion dinner.