Sycamore Covent Garden is the Italian restaurant and bar at Middle Eight on 66 Great Queen Street. Moments from the West End theatres, it moves from breakfast and lunch through afternoon tea and dinner, with an elegant room that can suit hotel guests, local diners and a polished pre-theatre meal.
The cooking is contemporary but grounded in Italian tradition and designed with sharing in mind. Fresh breads and cicchetti provide a flexible beginning, while hand rolled pasta gives the menu a clear sense of craft and allows seasonal sauces and ingredients to take the lead.
Pit grilled meats add a deeper, smoky element alongside pasta and lighter plates. Dedicated lunch, dinner and pre-theatre menus let the kitchen adapt the format to the occasion, whether guests want a shorter meal before a performance or more time to explore several courses.
Desserts and afternoon tea bring a sweeter side to the venue, while Italian aperitivi, signature cocktails and a considered wine list carry the experience into the evening. The combination of central location, all day service and a sharing led menu makes Sycamore useful for both an occasion and an unhurried city meal.
Address: 66 Great Queen Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B 5BX, England
Sycamore Covent Garden Menu
Breakfast Bar
Guests are invited to enjoy a selection from the Bakery Counter, Cheese & Charcuterie or Healthy display, complemented by one freshly prepared dish from our Hot Counter, along with a hot beverage. All thoughtfully included to elevate your experience. £33.5
Omelette
choose your favorite topping: baby spinach, feta, cooked ham, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms
Avocado on Toast
sourdough bread, smashed avocado, lemon juice, poached eggs
Poached Eggs
english muffin, hollandaise sauce
Full English Breakfast
two eggs any style, maple glazed bacon, cumberland sausage, hash brown, roast tomato, black pudding, baked beans, portobello mushrooms, sourdough toast
Full Plant Breakfast
smashed avocado, baby spinach, baked beans, portobello mushrooms, roast tomatoes, sourdough toast
Sycamore Toast
chantilly cream, pistachio, mixed berries, maple syrup
Overnight Porridge
(ask for milk alternatives) jumbo oat, maple syrup, mixed berries
Cheese & Charcuterie
Chorizo, Italian Salami, Cooked Ham, Brie, Cheddar, Goat Cheese, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Guacamole, Artichokes
Butter Croissant
Almond Croissant
Chocolate Croissant
Toast & Preserve
Mini Danishes (selection of 3)
Citrus Fruit
grapefruit & orange segments
Seasonal Fruit
Toasted Granola
greek yoghurt, berries
Small Plates
Tomato Bruschetta
basil, stracciatella cheese (v)
Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus
homemade focaccia (ve)
Fritto Misto
calamari, king prawns, white bait, orange mayonnaise
Smoked Duck Carpaccio
romanesco broccoli, fennel, orange, hazelnut
Bites
Fried Courgette
orange mayonnaise (v)
Mushroom & Truffle Arancini
truffle mayonnaise (v)
Mac & Cheese Bites
basil mayonnaise (v)
King Prawn Skewers
chilli, lime
Pasta
Slow Cooked Beef & Caramelised Onion Pappardelle
parmesan cheese
Three Tomato Paccheri
san marzano DOP tomato, red cherry tomato, yellow datterino, basil (v)
Veal Ragu Tagliatelle
parmesan cheese
Black Truffle & Ricotta Ravioli
butter, sage (v)
Prawns & Courgette Spaghetti
stracciatella cheese
Mains
Sycamore Smash Burger
salad, tomato, orange mayonnaise, provola cheese, thin fries
Mushroom Risotto
carnaroli rice, red wine reduction, forest mushroom (v)
Pan-Seared Sea Bass
pea veloutè, sauteed mushroom
Pork Milanese
sage butter, parmesan, mix salad
21 Days Dry Aged 10oz Sirloin Steak & Thin Fries
red wine reduction
Pizza
Spicy Salami
san marzano DOP tomato, calabrian ‘nduja, fior di latte cheese
Margherita
san marzano DOP tomato, fior di latte cheese, fresh basil (v)
Parma Ham
stracciatella cheese, cherry tomato, san marzano DOP tomato, fior di latte cheese
Courgette & Ricotta
fior di latte cheese (v)
Calzone
san marzano DOP tomato, fior di latte cheese, cooked ham, forest mushroom, basil
Salads
Goat Cheese
chicory, baby gem, hazelnuts, red wine reduction (v)
Beetroot
honey roasted beetroot, parmesan cream, kale (v)
Superfood
spelt grains, pomegranate seeds, wild tocket, feta cheese (v)
Sides
Thin fries
(ve)
Roasted Cauliflower
truffle mayonnaise, parmesan (v)
Roasted Potatoes
parsley, butter, garlic (v)
Mixed Salad & Cherry Tomato
extra virgin olive oil, balsamic glaze (ve)
Desserts
Sycamore Tiramisu
mascarpone cheese, ladyfingers, coffee, marsala (v)
Vanilla Pannacotta
raspberry coulis, fresh fruit (v)
Chocolate & Raspberry Fondant
warm molten chocolate heart, vanilla ice cream (v)
Crème Brûlée
custard cream, caramel (v)
Affogato
vanille ice cream, coffee (v)
Ice Cream
seasonal selection of flavours (v)
Pre Theatre Menu
Please select one starter, one main course and one dessert option for the group. £33
Smoked Duck Carpaccio
romanesco broccoli, fennel, orange, hazelnut
Fritto Misto
calamari, king prawns, white bait, orange mayonnaise
Tomato Bruschetta
basil, stracciatella cheese (v)
Sycamore Smash Burger
salad, tomato, orange mayonnaise, provola cheese, thin fries
Prawns & Courgette Spaghetti
stracciatella cheese
Mushroom Risotto
carnaroli rice, red wine reduction, forest mushroom (v)
Sycamore Tiramisu
mascarpone cheese, ladyfingers, coffee, marsala (v)
Vanilla Panna Cotta
peach compote (v)
Chocolate Mousse
(gf)
Smoothies & Healthy Shots
Triple Berry Smoothie
apple, banana, coconut water, coconut milk, strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, lime
Golden Glow Smoothie
apple, banana, orange, avocado, lemon, ginger, turmeric, black pepper
Morning Greens Smoothie
apple, banana, avocado, spinach, lemon
Ginger Shot
apple, lemon, ginger
Juices
Pink Grapefruit
Cranberry Pineapple
Freshly Pressed Orange
Cloudy Apple
Selection of Teas
English Breakfast / Darjeeling
Persian Pomegranate
Green Fresh Mint Tea / Earl Grey
Egyptian Mint / Citrus Chamomile
Coffees
Espresso / Macchiato
Americano / Doppio espresso
Sycamore Latte (Maple)
Cappuccino / Flat White
Mocha / Hot Chocolate/ Latte
Mocktails
Virgin Mary
Sicilian Spritz
lyre’s blood orange, scavi and ray prosecco 0%, fever tree lemonade
Sparkling
Prosecco Extra Dry Serena 1881 DOC
Henners Brut
English Sparkling Wine