Symposium is an Italian restaurant, wine bar and delicatessen at 363 Roman Road in Bow. The kitchen blends traditional and modern regional cooking through fresh seasonal ingredients, while the adjoining shop and regular tasting events give diners a broader introduction to Italian cheese, charcuterie, wine and pantry staples.
Antipasti begin with sourdough and extra virgin olive oil, potato croquettes, stuffed olives and Sicilian arancini filled with beef ragù. Roman style artichoke, tomato bruschetta, anchovies from Cetara, spicy Calabrian nduja and platters of Italian cured meat or cheese allow the table to build a generous shared first course.
Fresh pasta provides the focus of the main selection. Bolognese ragù offers a deep traditional sauce, tonnarelli pairs nduja with creamy stracciatella, and cacio e pepe ravioli arrives with butter and sage, with salads, bread and marinated courgettes available alongside.
Traditional tiramisu, rum soaked babà, changing homemade cakes and artisan gelato complete the meal, while an Italian cheese board offers a savoury finish. The wine list favours small producers and gives particular attention to natural, organic and biodynamic bottles, an approach explored further through the restaurant’s wine pairing evenings and supper clubs.
Address: 363 Roman Road, Bow, London E3 5QR, United Kingdom
Symposium Menu
Antipasti Bar
Small Plates & Starters
Pane & Olio
Sourdough Bread served with Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
★ Taralli
Toroidal wheat-based snacks from Puglia
Crocchette di Patate
Deep fried Potato croquettes
Olive Ascolane
Deep fried stuffed olives
★ Arancini Siciliani
Fried Rice Balls with Beef Ragù Filling
Olive ascolane & Crocchette di Patate
★ Carciofo alla Romana
Pan-braised Artichoke Roman-style…
Antipasto Misto for One
Selection of Gourmet Italian Charcuterie and/or Cheese Platter for One served with Compote
Antipasto Misto for Two
Selection of Gourmet Italian Charcuterie and/or Cheese Platter for Two served with Compote
Bruschetta al Pomodoro
Toasted Sourdough Bruschetta with Tomatoes, Basil, EVOO
Bruschetta with 'Nduja
Sourdough Bruschetta with ‘Nduja spicy pork sausage from Calabria
Bruschetta con Acciughe di Cetara
Toasted Sourdough Bruschetta with Cetara anchovies & Italian butter. The anchovies of Cetara are the culinary symbol of the Amalfi Coast…
Bruschetta Gorgonzola & Noci
Toasted Sourdough Bruschetta with Gorgonzola cheese & Walnut
Fritto di Bianchetti
Light-battered, deep-fried whitebait
Bruschetta Crema di Carciofi, Pecorino Romano & Menta
Toasted Sourdough Bruschetta with Artichoke Spread, Pecorino Romano Shavings & Mint
Pipi & Patati – Peperonata Calabrese
Traditional Calabrian Fried Bell Peppers & Potatoes
Mains
Ravioloni Salsiccia & Cime di Rapa
Fresh Pork Sausage & Rapini Ravioli with Italian butter and Sage
Tonnarelli con Ragù di Polpo
Fresh Egg square long pasta with Octopus Ragù
Ravioli Salmone, Crème Fraîche, Aneto
Fresh Ravioli with Salmon, Crème Fraîche, and Dill cooked in Italian Butter. Xmas Special!
Guazzetto di Cozze
Sautéed Mussels with Tomato Sauce
Sides
Insalata Mista
Mixed Leaf Salad, Carrots, and Tomatoes with Balsamic Vinegar & EVOO dressing
Pane & Olio
Sourdough Bread served with Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Insalata di Arance & Finocchi
Fennel, Orange & Pinenuts Salad
Desserts
Baba al Rum
Sponge Cake infused with Rum Syrup, served with Artisan Gelato
Cheese Board
Selection of Italian Cheeses
Mousse al Cioccolato
Dark Chocolate Mousse
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