Ev Restaurant is an Anatolian and Mediterranean dining room set beneath the railway arches on Isabella Street, close to Southwark station. Its name means home in Anatolia, a theme reflected in a warm contemporary interior, an outdoor patio and hospitality designed for anything from lunch meetings to relaxed evenings with friends.
Meze sits at the centre of the menu, with hot and cold selections that allow diners to share several flavours across the table. The restaurant offers dedicated assortments of traditional meze, seafood meze and vegan meze, alongside breads, dips and vegetable dishes that make a flexible opening to a meal.
Larger plates extend into fish and seafood, charcoal grills and comforting casseroles. Lamb and chicken shish are among the representative choices, while vegetarian cooking has a substantial place in the selection rather than being limited to a token side dish.
Set menus make group ordering straightforward, and the adjoining bar adds cocktails, beer and wine for after work visits or a longer evening. With indoor lounge space and a large patio, Ev can serve an intimate dinner as comfortably as a celebration, corporate lunch or pre-theatre meal.
Address: The Arches, 97–99 Isabella Street, Southwark, London SE1 8DD, England
Ev Restaurant Southwark Menu
Starters
All starters are served with homemade Anatolian bread.
MERCIMEK CORBASI
Red lentil soup
HUMUS
Pureed chickpeas with tahini, garlic, olive oil and lemon juice
MAYDANOZ SALATASI
Chopped parsley salad of tomatoes, onions, cracked wheat, olive oil, lemon juice and pomegranate sauce
CACIK
Yogurt with cucumber, dry mint and garlic
PIYAZ
White bean and red onion salad dressed with pomegranate sauce
BABA GANOUSh
Grilled aubergine puree with tahini, olive oil, yogurt and garlic
ZEYTINYAGLI PATLICAN
Aubergine cooked in olive oil with chickpeas, garlic, tomatoes, garlic and peppers
KISIR
Bulgur wheat mixed with crushed walnuts and hazelnuts, spring onions and tomato sauce
DOLMA
Homemade stuffed vine leaves with rice, sultanas and fresh herbs
ENGINAR
Artichoke hearts cooked in olive oil with carrots, potatoes, tomatoes and garlic
HUMUS KAVURMA
Houmous topped with sauteed lamb and paprika
FALAFEL
Ground chickpeas and broad beans tossed in spices, deep-fried, served with houmous and tabbouleh
BOREK
Filo pastry filled with feta cheese and spinach, served with salad
HELLIM
Grilled Cypriot halloumi cheese, served with salad
SUCUK IZGARA
Grilled beef garlic sausages, served with salad
DOMATES SOSLU KOFTE
Lamb meatballs cooked with fresh tomatoes, banana peppers and onions
KALAMAR
Deep fried squids, served with sweet-sour sauce
GUMUS TAVA
Deep fried whitebaits, served with fry sauce
KARIDES TAVA
Deep fried prawns, served with garlic sauce
SOMON TAVA
Fried salmon cubes on skewer, served with sweet-sour sauce
SARIMSAKLI KARIDES
King prawns cooked with fresh tomatoes, banana peppers, onions, double cream and garlic
Main Dishes
TAVUK KOFTE
Grilled minced chicken patties, served with bulgur wheat and salad
KUZU KOFTE
Grilled minced lamb patties, served with bulgur wheat and salad
TAVUK SIS
Grilled skewers of marinated chicken cubes, served with bulgur wheat and salad
TAVUK KULBASTI
Grilled marinated chicken fillet, served with bulgur wheat and salad
MUSAKKA
Layers of minced lamb, aubergines, potatoes and peppers topped with bechamel sauce
KUZU SIS
Grilled skewers of marinated lamb cubes, served with bulgur wheat and salad
KEKIKLI KULBASTI
Grilled lamb fillet sprinkled with oregano, served with pureed potatoes
KARISIK IZGARA
Mixed grill of chicken köfte, lamb köfte, chicken fillet and lamb fillet, served with bulgur wheat and salad
EV ISKENDER
Grilled lamb on a bed of cubed homemade bread, rich tomato sauce and creamy yogurt
INCIK
Lamb shank cooked in the oven with onions and fresh tomato sauce, seasoned with rosemary, served with puréed potatoes
MANTARLI DOMATES SOSLU
Pasta tossed with mushrooms, green peppers and fresh tomatoes
TAVUKLU
Pasta with chicken, fresh tomatoes, double cream and spring onions
SOMONLU
Pasta mixed with salmon, fresh tomatoes and spring onions
KARISIK DENIZ URUNLERI
Seafood pasta with prawns, squid and salmon in a creamy sauce
ZEYTINLI SALATA
Lettuce tossed with olives, goat’s cheese and roasted almonds dressed with pomegranate sauce
PEYNIRLI SALATA
Mixed salad topped with feta cheese
AVOKADOLU ISPANAK SALATASI
Fresh spinach leaves mixed with avocado, melon and sun-dried tomatoes in balsamic and olive oil dressing
KALAMAR TAVA
Deep fried squids, served with mixed salad and tartar sauce
KARIDES GUVEC
Prawn casserole with mushrooms, peppers, tomatoes, double cream and garlic
PORTAKALLI SOMON
Pan fried salmon, cooked with potatoes, carrots and spinach with fresh orange
SEBZELI SOMON IZGARA
Grilled salmon steak, served with broccoli,carrots and potatoes
ISPANAKLI LEVREK
Grilled sea bass fillet, served with sauteed spinach,tomatoes and baby potatoes
PATATESLI PATLICAN
Aubergines cooked with potatoes, red and green peppers, red onions in fresh tomatoes and garlic sauce, served with yoghurt
KARISIK SEBZE SOTESI
Mix vegetables saute of aubergines, courgettes, mushrooms, tomatoes, green and red peppers, onions, celery and garlic
HELLIMLI ISPANAK
Spinach sauteed with chickpeas, halloumi cheese, fresh tomatoes, onions and banana peppers
VEGETARIAN MUSAKKA
Layers of aubergines, potatoes, carrots, onions, fresh tomatoes, topped with béchamel sauce
Sides
FRENCH FRIES
YOGURT
Turkish yogurt
SADE PILAV
Basmati rice
NOHUTLU BULGUR PILAVI
Bulgur wheat with chickpeas and fresh tomatoes
MANTARLI PILAV
Mushroom sauteed with rice
BROKOLILI HAVUC
Broccoli, carrots and onions stir-fried in soy sauce
MANTARLI ISPANAK
Mushrooms sauteed, with spinach, onions and pepper
Set Menus
Vegan Meze Menu: 22.50 per person. EV Meze Menu: 22.95 per person (minimum of 2 people). Deniz Meze Menu: 24.95 per person (minimum of 2 people). Sahan Menu: 24.95 per person, 2 Course Menu (maximum of 6 people).
Vegan Meze Menu
Selection of hot & cold meze: Humus, Zeytinyagli Patlican, Maydanoz Salatasi, Enginar, Kisir, Falafel, Dolma, Piyaz. Served with homemade Anatolian bread.
EV Meze Menu
Selection of hot & cold meze: Humus, Zeytinyagli Patlican, Maydanoz Salatasi, Cacik, Kisir, Falafel, Dolma, Borek, Hellim, Piyaz. Served with homemade Anatolian bread.
Deniz Meze Menu
Selection of hot & cold meze: Humus, Zeytinyagli Patlican, Maydanoz Salatasi, Cacik, Piyaz, Kisir, Falafel, Borek, Hellim, Kalamar, Karides Tava, Sucuk. Served with homemade Anatolian bread.
Sahan Menu
2 Course Menu. Choice of starter: Mercimek Corbasi, Humus, Cacik, Kalamar. Choice of main course: Tavuk Kofte, Kuzu Kofte, Kalamar Tava, Ispanakli Patates.
Desserts
Baklava
Filo pastry, nuts, honey syrup. Served with cream.
Dondurmalar/Ice Cream
Coconut, vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, pistachio.
Visne Hosnafi
Cherries in syrup served with vanilla ice cream. (Cherries may contain stones).
Tel Kadayıf
Shredded wheat, walnuts, honey syrup.
Kaymakli Kayisi Tatlisi
Sun dried apricot with homemade cream, almond and walnut
Kaymakli Kestane
Candied chestnut purée topped with walnut and cream.
Chocolate Cake
Simply delicious, served with vanilla ice cream.
Apple Tart
Homemade Cinnamon Apple Tart served with cream.
Sekerpare
Homemade Almond Cake, served with your favorite ice cream flavour.
Mozaik Cake
Homemade Cake with crushed biscuits, walnuts and cocoa powder, served with your favorite ice cream flavour.
Semolina Kek
Homemade Cake with orange syrup served with your favorite ice cream flavour.
Vegan – Gluten free Chocolate Cake
Vegan – Gluten free chocolate cake.
San Sebastian Cheesecake
Mascarpone cheesecake served with chocolate sauce.
Deniz Meze Menu
24,95 pp, served with homemade Anatolian bread. Suitable for Vegetarians, Contains Nuts. All our food is prepared in a kitchen where nuts, gluten and other allergens may be present and our menu descriptions do not include all ingredients. Please inform your server if you have any allergies or special dietary requirements. A discretionary service charge of 13.5% will be added to your bill • VAT included • Maximum of 6 people.
Humus (Houmous)
Pureed chickpeas with tahini, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice
Zeytinyagli Patlican
Aubergine cooked in olive oil with chickpeas, tomatoes, garlic and pepper
Maydanoz Salatasi (Tabbouleh)
Chopped parsley salad of tomatoes, onions, cracked wheat, olive oil, lemon juice and pomegranate sauce
Cacik (Tzatziki)
Yogurt with cucumber, dry mint and garlic
Kisir
Bulgur wheat mixed with crushed walnuts and hazelnuts, spring onions and tomato sauce
Falafel
Ground chickpeas and broad beans tossed in spices, deep fried, served with salad
Borek
Filo pastry triangles stuffed with feta cheese and spinach, served with salad
Piyaz
White bean and red onion salad dressed with pomegranate sauce
Hellim
Grilled Cypriot halloumi cheese, served with salad
Kalamar
Deep fried squids, served with sweet-sour sauce
Karides Tava
Deep fried king prawns, served with garlic sauce
Sucuk Izgara
Grilled beef garlic sausages, served with salad
Sahan Menu
24,95 pp, served with homemade Anatolian bread. Choice of Starter and Choice of Main Course. Suitable for Vegetarians, Contains Nuts. All our food is prepared in a kitchen where nuts, gluten and other allergens may be present and our menu descriptions do not include all ingredients. Please inform your server if you have any allergies or special dietary requirements. A discretionary service charge of 13.5% will be added to your bill • VAT included • Maximum of 6 people.
Mercimek Corbasi
Anatolian red lentil soup
Humus (Hoummous)
Pureed chickpeas with tahini, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice
Cacik (Tzatziki)
Yogurt with cucumber, dry mint and garlic
Kalamar
Deep fried squids, served with sweet-sour sauce
Tavuk Köfte
Grilled minced chicken patties, served with bulgur wheat and salad
Kuzu Köfte
Grilled minced lamb patties, served with bulgur wheat and salad
Kalamar Tava
Deep fried squids, served with mixed salad, garlic sauces and sweet-sour sauce
Ispanakli Patates
Potatoes cooked with spinach, tomatoes and onions, served with yogurt
Ev Meze Menu
22,95 pp, served with homemade Anatolian bread. Selection of Cold & Hot Meze. Suitable for Vegetarians, Contains Nuts. All our food is prepared in a kitchen where nuts, gluten and other allergens may be present and our menu descriptions do not include all ingredients. Please inform your server if you have any allergies or special dietary requirements. A discretionary service charge of 13.5% will be added to your bill • VAT included • Maximum of 6 people.
Humus (Hoummous)
Pureed chickpeas with tahini, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice
Zeytinyagli Patlican
Aubergine cooked in olive oil with chickpeas, tomatoes, garlic and pepper
Maydanoz Salatasi (Tabbouleh)
Chopped parsley salad of tomatoes, onions, cracked wheat, olive oil, lemon juice and pomegranate sauce
Cacik (Tzatziki)
Yogurt with cucumber, dry mint and garlic
Kisir
Bulgur wheat mixed with crushed walnuts and hazelnuts, spring onions and tomato sauce
Falafel
Ground chickpeas and broad beans tossed in spices, deep fried, served with salad
Dolma
Homemade stuffed vine leaves with rice, sultanas and fresh herbs
Borek
Filo pastry triangles stuffed with feta cheese and spinach, served with salad
Hellim
Grilled Cypriot halloumi cheese, served with salad
Piyaz
White bean and red onion salad dressed with pomegranate sauce
Vegan Meze Menu
22.50 pp, served with homemade Anatolian bread. Selection of Cold & Hot Meze. Suitable for Vegetarians, Contains Nuts. All our food is prepared in a kitchen where nuts, gluten and other allergens may be present and our menu descriptions do not include all ingredients. Please inform your server if you have any allergies or special dietary requirements. A discretionary service charge of 13.5% will be added to your bill • VAT included • Maximum of 6 people.
Humus (Hoummous)
Pureed chickpeas with tahini, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice
Zeytinyagli Patlican
Aubergine cooked in olive oil with chickpeas, tomatoes, garlic and pepper
Maydanoz Salatasi (Tabbouleh)
Chopped parsley salad of tomatoes, onions, cracked wheat, olive oil, lemon juice and pomegranate sauce
Enginar
Artichoke hearts cooked in olive oil with carrots, potatoes, tomatoes and garlic
Kisir
Bulgur wheat mixed with crushed walnuts and hazelnuts, spring onions and tomato sauce
Falafel
Ground chickpeas and broad beans tossed in spices, deep fried, served with salad
Dolma
Homemade stuffed vine leaves with rice, sultanas and fresh herbs
Piyaz
White bean and red onion salad dressed with pomegranate sauce
Set Menu
£38.50 pp, served with homemade Anatolian bread. Maximum of 6 people.
HUMUS (HOUMOUS)
Pureed chickpeas with tahini, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice
MAYDANOZ SALATASI (TABBOULEH)
Chopped parsley salad of tomatoes, onions, cracked wheat, olive oil, lemon juice and pomegranate sauce
ZEYTINYAGLI PATLICAN
Aubergine cooked in olive oil with chickpeas, tomatoes, garlic and pepper
CACIK (TZATZIKI)
Yogurt with cucumber, dry mint and garlic
BABA GANOUSH
Grilled aubergines pureed with tahini, garlic, olive oil and yogurt
BOREK
Filo pastry triangles stuffed with feta cheese and spinach, served with salad
KISIR
Bulgur wheat mixed with crushed walnuts and hazelnuts, spring onions and tomato sauce
FALAFEL
Ground chickpeas and broad beans tossed in spices, deep fried, served with salad
KUZU KÖFTE
Grilled minced lamb patties, served with bulgur wheat and salad
TAVUK SIS
Grilled skewers of marinated chicken cubes, served with bulgur wheat and salad
KUZU SIS
Grilled skewers of marinated lamb cubes, served with bulgur wheat and salad
MUSAKKA
Layers of minced lamb, aubergines, potatoes and peppers topped with béchamel sauce
PATLICANLI TAVUK
Chicken meatballs, aubergine and potato topped with cheese sausage
HELLİMLİ ISPANAK
Spinach sautéed with chickpeas, halloumi cheese, fresh tomatoes, onions and banana peppers
KARIŞIK SEBZE SOTESİ
Mix vegetables sauté of aubergines, courgettes, mushrooms, tomatoes, green and red peppers, onions, celery and garlic
VEGETARIAN MUSAKKA
Layers of aubergines, potatoes, carrots, onions, fresh tomatoes, topped with béchamel sauce
KALAMAR TAVA
Deep fried squids, served with mixed salad, garlic sauces and sweet-sour sauce
VISNELI KARIDES YAHNISI
King prawns, roasted almonds, spring onion, coriander topped with cherry sauce
Bottled Beer
Efes Turkish Lager (5.0% abv)
Daura Damm Gluten Free (5.0% abv)
Alcohol Free (0.0% abv)
Draught Beer
Laine Source Pale Ale (4.1% abv)
Peroni (5.1% abv)
Neck Oil (4.3% abv)
Urquell Pilsner (4.4% abv)
Raki
Turkish Rakı | (45% abv)
White Wine
House White, ‘Tas’
Anatolia, Turkey. Dry, lively with fresh fruit aromas
Sauvignon Blanc, Tierra Antica
Valle Central, Chile. A clean and fruity wine with a fresh lemon, passionfruit and herbaceous character, refreshing and easy drinking.
Pinot Grigio, Novità
Emilia Romagna, Italy. This crisp and refreshing Pinot Grigio is bursting with juicy pear flavours complemented by tangy notes of grapefruit zest.
Riesling, Dopff au Moulin
Alsace, France. Lovely pure dry Riesling expression of pineapple and peach combined with floral lavender through to a zesty finish.
Picpoul de Pinet, L’Ormarine Selection
Picpoul, France. Ripe melon fruit on the nose, but remains fresh and saline.
Sauvignon Blanc, Bishop’s Leap
Marlborough, New Zealand. A light bodied, mouth-watering wine redolent of passionfruit complemented by herbaceous flavours with a zesty and refreshing finish.
Gavi Di Gavi ‘Fossili’, San Silvestro
Piedmont, Italy. A rich mouthfeel with a lovely mineral finish.
Chardonnay, Mâcon-Villages, Clos d’Eglise
Burgundy, France. Typically Burgundian Chardonnay with a buttery texture and green apple fruits.
Semelé Sancerre, Domaine du Pré
Loire, France. A classic Sancerre with ripe gooseberry fruit and zesty acidity.
Red Wine
House Red, ‘Tas’
Anatolia, Turkey. Medium-bodied with sour cherries and soft tannins
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, ‘Feudi d’Albe’, Bove
Abruzzi, Italy. A medium bodied red packed with red fruit flavours. Easy and fresh-tasting.
Merlot, Tierra Antica
Valle Central, Chile. Red cherries and blackberries interwoven with subtle spice.
Malbec ‘Alto Molino’, Piattelli Vineyards
Salta, Argentina. Rich and fruity with a heady mix of juicy red fruits and vanilla combined with lavender chocolate and a richly flavoured finish.
Pinot Noir Gran Reserva, Viña Echeverría
Valle de Bío Bío, Chile. An attractive combination of cooked strawberries, mocha and cloves with soft vanilla and violet notes.
‘The Black Shiraz’, Wine Makers Reserve, Berton Vineyard
South East Australia. Rich and fleshy with generous minty cherry, plum and mocha.
Rioja Reserva, Bodegas Ondarre
Rioja Spain. Smooth and subtle on the palate, with strawberries and cream.
Côtes du Rhône Villages ‘Les Coteaux’, Boutinot
Rhône, France. Brambly fruit underpinned by subtle oaky nuances, lovely sweet spice; warm star anise with a touch of cinnamon.
Chianti, Villa la Pagliaia
Tuscany, Italy. Warm spicy nose with ripe plum and savoury notes.
Port
Barros, Special Reserve
20.0% abv Lovely balance between power and finesse with a silky texture and beautifully sustained flavours.
Barros, 10 Year Old Tawny
20.0% abv Dried fruit aromas complemented by delicate vanilla and chocolate notes.
Barros, Colheita 2005
20.0% abv Lovely balance with rich, warm and intense flavours of toffee, candied orange and chocolate.
Brandies
Martell VS***, Cognac (40% abv)
Martell VSOP, Cognac (40% abv)
Courvoisier XO (40% abv)
Hennessy XO (40% abv)
Aromatic Tea
Peppermint
Camomile
Rosehip
Sage
Apple
Blackberry
Fresh Mint
Green
Cocktails
Long Island Iced Tea
Perfect blend of Vodka, Gin, Rum, Tequila Cointreau and topped with Coca-Cola and Fresh Lemon
Piña Colada
Bacardi, Pineapple Juice, Coconut Cream
Woo Woo
Sweet and sour mix of long drink, Vodka with Teichenné Peach Schnapps with Cranberry Juice
Cosmopolitan
Absolut Citron & Cointreau with Cranberry Juice
Non Alcoholic
Crodino 1965 Aperitivo
Sparkling and refreshing with distinctive citrus notes and a bittersweet taste
Virgin Porn Star Martini
Passion Fruit Puree, Pineapple Juice and dash of Soda Water
EV Delight
Cherry and Peach Juice with Lemonade
Virgin Strawberry Mojito
Strawberry Puree, Lime, Mint and Sugar topped with Soda
Soft Drinks
Pomegranate Juice
Apple Juice
Fresh Lemonade
Fresh Orange
Gin
Beefeater (40% abv)
Tanqueray (43.1% abv)
Hendrick's (41.4% abv)
Pink Gin (37.5% abv)
Whisky
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old (40% abv)
Glenfiddich 15 Year Old (40% abv)
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old (40% abv)
Yamazaki (43% abv)
Liqueurs
Limoncello (27% abv)
Amaretto (28% abv)
Kahlúa (20% abv)
Frangelico (24% abv)
Coffee
Turkish Coffee
Espresso
Americano
Coffee Liqueurs
Irish Coffee | Jameson
The classic blend of Jamesin Irish whiskey and freshly made coffee, with or without brown sugar, but always with cream.
Hazelnut Coffee | Frangelico
Delicious Frangelico hazelnut liqueur with hot filter coffee. With or without brown sugar and plenty of cool cream floated on top.
Highland Coffee | Bell’s
Piping hot coffee in a glass with Bell’s whisky. A sprinkle of brown sugar covered by a thick coating of cool cream.