Norma is a contemporary Sicilian restaurant at 8 Charlotte Street in Fitzrovia. Set across a characterful townhouse, it combines the warmth of traditional Italian hospitality with the atmosphere of Sicily’s grand cafe culture.
The cooking explores Sicily’s food traditions and the Moorish influences that have shaped the island’s cuisine. Small plates are made for sharing, while pasta, seafood and vegetable dishes allow diners to build a meal with varied flavours and textures.
Aubergine parmigiana and pasta alla Norma sit naturally within the restaurant’s regional focus. Vegetarian and vegan choices, including chickpea panelle and carefully prepared vegetable sides, give mixed groups meaningful options across several courses.
Wine, spritzes and other drinks complement leisurely lunches, pre-theatre meals and evening dining. A terrace adds an outdoor option in suitable weather, while the upper floor provides a more private setting for celebrations and group occasions.
Address: 8 Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T 2LS, England
Norma Fitzrovia Menu
Nibbles
Baker’s Basket
almond butter, olive oil (grissini, focaccia, crostini)
Focaccia
Mixed Olives
(nocellara and kalamata)
Aperitivi
Padron Peppers
aleppo pepper, tahini sauce (vg, gf*)
Spaghetti Fritters
grana padano and truffle sauce
Chickpea Panelle
Devon crab aioli (gf)
Smoked Stracciatella
focaccia crostini, cracked black pepper (v, gf*)
Antipasti
Truffle Arancini
stracciatella and porcini mayo (v)
Burrata
asparagus and endive shavings, almond vinaigrette, fresh truffle (v, gf)
Seared Tuna
harissa honey, mint salsa, lemon aioli (gf)
Scallops Confit
agrodolce truffle salsa, kumquat, tobiko (gf)
Grilled Octopus
yellow tomato sauce, panzanella (gf*)
Beetroot Cured Salmon
feta and blood orange labneh, fennel pollen (gf)
Beef Carpaccio
baba ganoush salsa, sweet potato and orange puree (gf)
Pasta
Rigatoni alla Norma
tomato sauce, aubergine, ricotta salata (v, vg*, gf*)
Black Tagliolini
Devon crab, spicy burro bianco (gf*)
Flourless Gnocchi
clams, bottarga, black garlic (gf)
Paccheri
pulled beef shin, bone marrow (gf*)
Giant Couscous
wild sautéed mushroom, mint, fresh truffle, almond coulis (vg)
Secondi
‘Norma’ Parmigiana
aubergine, parmesan, tomato, mozzarella (v)
Slow-cooked Beef Blade
purple potato puree, salsa verde (gf)
Grilled Pork Belly
paprika cannellini puree, red harissa, pistachio pangratatto (gf*)
Glazed Black Cod
marsala, chestnuts, sweet potato and orange puree (gf)
Levantine Lamb Shank
pomegranate molasses, Jerusalem artichoke puree, coriander, cumin (gf)
Spiced Dover Sole Goujons
saffron burro bianco, pea shoots, salmon roe
Crusted Globe Artichoke
sunchoke and almond butter puree, pangratatto (vg, gf*)
Contorni
Shared price 8
Spiced Fried Potatoes
Charred Heritage Carrots
olive oil (gf)
Grilled Broccoli
aleppo salt, lemon dressing (gf)
Spinach Salad
crispy chickpeas, sesame dressing (gf)
Romanesco Cauliflower
almond labneh, ricotta salata (vg*, gf)
Lunch / Pre-Theatre
Two courses – £25. Add the first glass of our house wine for £5 or a glass of fizz for £7.50. Add a dessert for £5.
Focaccia
extra virgin olive oil (vg)
Nocellara Olives
parsley, mint, lemon (vg)
Padron Peppers
tahini sauce, aleppo pepper (vg), (gf*)
Calamari Friti
chili aioli
Cannellini & Harissa Hummus
red pepper (vg), (gf)
Meatballs
tomato salsa, focaccia
Strozzapreti alla Puttanesca
seared tuna (gf*)
Fusilli
almond pesto trapanese (vg), (gf*)
Cannoli
ricotta, chocolate, pistachio, candied orange (v)
2 Scoops of Gelato
vanilla marsala (v), (gf); almond (vg); ricotta (v), (gf) or pistachio brioche semifreddo (v)
2 Scoops of Sorbet
blood orange or Sicilian lemon (vg),(gf)
Breakfast
9am-12pm
Almond Cream Croissant
Pistachio Cream Croissant
Apple and Red Berries Tart
Pear and Ricotta Cheesecake
Red Pepper and Straciatella Open Sandwich with our Homemade Focaccia
Coppa and Straciatella Open Sandwich with our Homemade Focaccia
Homemade Cannoli
bitter chocolate ricotta, candied orange, pistachio
Weekend Brunch
3 courses £37.5 per person. Upgrade to 90 minutes of unlimited prosecco or beer £15 per person.
Pan Baked Frittata
melting provolone, herbs (v)
Charcuterie Board
chutney, grilled fruit, walnuts
Cannellini Bean Hummus
harissa, focaccia crostini (vg)
Meat Balls
tomato and basil sauce, focaccia
Giant Couscous
wild sautéed mushroom, mint, fresh truffle, almond coulis (vg)
Caneloni
ricotta, pinenuts, sundried tomato, raisins (v)
‘Norma’ Aubergine Parmigiana
(v)
Ricotta and Cherry Cheesecake
(v)
Crema Bruciata
(v)
Dolci
Sicilian Crema Bruciata
fig and ginger, dates, honeycomb
Lemon Meringue
Pistachio and White Chocolate Tiramisu
Chocolate ‘Caviar’
Homemade Cannoli
Gelato (per scoop)
vanilla marsala, almond (vg), ricotta or pistachio brioche semifreddo
Sorbetto (per scoop)
blood orange or Sicilian lemon
Tea Selection
3.5
English Breakfast
Peppermint
Earl Grey
Ginger, Orange and Fennel
Seasonal Cocktails
£14
Italicus Spritz
prosecco, italicus, soda, olives
Spicy Pineapple Margarita
olmeca altos silver, pineapple juice, triple sec, lime juice, chilli
Basil Smash
malty gin, basil leaves, lemon juice, sugar
Amaro Old Fashioned
woodford reserve, cynar, orange bitters, maraschino cherry
Wines by the Glass
Neroluce Brut Nero d'Avola Sicilia DOC
Sparkling wine
Ciaca Bianca Fiano, Mandrarossa, Sicily
White wine
Sauvignon Aquileia, Ca'Bolani, Friuli
White wine
Donnafugata, Sur Sur Grillo, Sicily
White wine
Wines by the Bottle
Verdicchio, Casetelli dei Jesi, Casal Farneto, Marchie
White wine – Light and Crisp
Insolia Surya, Sicily, DOC
White wine – Light and Crisp
Bianco, A-Mano, Puglia
White wine – Light and Crisp
Donnafugata, Sur Sur Grillo, Sicily
White wine – Light and Crisp