Carpe Diem Whetstone is a welcoming Mediterranean bistro at 1376 High Road. The relaxed dining room and outdoor seating serve the neighbourhood from breakfast through lunch and dinner, with freshly prepared food, generous portions and a broad menu that works equally well for coffee, a family meal or a casual evening with friends.
Breakfast choices range from a full English and eggs Benedict to shakshuka, porridge and colourful smoothie bowls. Halloumi, smoked salmon, avocado and poached eggs appear across lighter morning plates, while vegetarian and vegan breakfasts make the selection flexible for groups with different preferences.
Starters include burrata, tomato bruschetta, crisp calamari, falafel with hummus and prawns with chorizo. Salads can be built around chicken, salmon, goat cheese, feta or seafood, and the sandwich selection fills ciabatta, panini, focaccia or wraps with combinations of mozzarella, cured meat, tuna and roasted vegetables.
Penne arrabbiata, carbonara, seafood spaghetti and spinach and ricotta ravioli bring Italian comfort to the main courses, alongside risotto, burgers, fishcakes and steak baguettes. Fresh juices, smoothies, coffee, wine and spritzes support the food throughout the day, while carrot cake, chocolate fudge cake and changing desserts provide a familiar sweet finish.
Address: 1376 High Road, Whetstone, London N20 9BH, United Kingdom
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Based on diner reviews and ratings
- Mains Steak Burger £10
- Mains Chicken Escalope and Spaghetti Napoli £11
- Starter Falafel and Hummus £6.90
- Starter Soup of the Day £5.50
- Breakfast The Ultimate Breakfast £10
Carpe Diem Whetstone Menu
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Starter
Crispy Calamari
Lightly battered calamari served with homemade tartar sauce.
Soup of the Day Loved
Sweet pepper, tomato, and basil soup. Served with crusty bread and butter.
Bruscetta al Pomodoro
Grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with vine ripened tomatoes, basil, onions, and extra virgin olive oil.
Grilled Goats Cheese
Grilled goats cheese served on a bed of roasted vegetables with walnuts drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Grilled Sourdough with Mushrooms and Cream Sauce
Grilled sourdough topped with mushrooms and cream sauce.
Falafel and Hummus Loved
House special falafel with salad garnish drizzled in balsamic glaze served with hummus dip.
Breakfast
Focaccia Special
Served with smoked salmon on Italian focaccia.
Carpe Diem Breakfast
Sourdough bread topped with smashed avocado topped with poached eggs.
The Ultimate Breakfast Loved
Served with 2 bacons, 2 sausages or chorizo, spinach, mushrooms, grilled tomato, avocado, hash brown, and toast.
Eggs Benedict
Toasted muffin, poached egg, Italian ham, and Hollandaise sauce.
Halloumi Breakfast
Halloumi, egg, beans, mushrooms, grilled tomatoes, and toast.
Full English Breakfast
Two bacons, egg, sausage, grilled tomato, mushrooms, beans, and toast.
Eggs Royale
Toasted muffin and poached egg.
Salmon Special
Toasted muffin, smoked salmon, and poached egg with Italian garnish.
Vegetarian Breakfast
Two veggie sausages, 2 hash browns, mushrooms, egg, tomato, beans, and toast.
Mains
Steak Baguette with Caramelised Onions
Served with chips or salad. Both served with extra £1.
Steak Burger Loved
Steak burger topped with melted cheese and caramelised onion in a brioche bun. Served with chips. Add £1 for sweet potato fries.
Chicken Escalope and Spaghetti Napoli Loved
Chicken escalope and spaghetti in a Napoli sauce.
Grilled Chicken Salad
Add halloumi for£2.
Seafood Spaghetti
Spaghetti with mixed seafood in our rich Neapolitan sauce.
Jacket Potato
Omelette
Salads
Sides
Desserts
Soft Drinks
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Against typical prices in London
- Eggs benedict Typical in London: £12.50 £8.50
- Full English breakfast Typical in London: £14.10 £8.50
- Big breakfast Typical in London: £10.00 £10.00
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