The Cave Restaurant London

Cold Starters

• Naan BreadGBP 1.85

  Traditional flat bread freshly baked in our own clay oven.

• Garlic Naan BreadGBP 2.85

  Traditional flat bread with garlic and olive oil freshly baked in our own clay oven.

• Mast & Khiar (V)GBP 7.85

  Yoghurt with finely chopped cucumber & dried mint

• Mast & Moosir (V)GBP 7.85

  Yoghurt with finely chopped shallot

• Hummus (V)GBP 6.85

  Mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, garlic, lemon juice & olive oil.

• Torshi (V)GBP 6.85

  Traditional Persian home-made pickles

• Baba Ghanoosh (V)GBP 7.85

  Grilled aubergine with tahini, garlic, lemon and olive oil

• Sir Torshi (V)GBP 5.85

  Pickled garlic

• Zeyton ParvardehGBP 7.85

  Olives marinated in Persian style with walnuts, dry mint & pomegranate sauce

• Mixed OlivesGBP 6.85

  Marinated mixed olives

• Khiar ShoorGBP 6.85

  Home pickled cucumbers

Hot Starters

• Chicken WingsGBP 8.85

  Grilled chicken wings marinated in olive oil & fresh lemon juice.

• Ash - E - Reshteh (V)GBP 8.85

  Traditional Persian herbs & beans soup served with noodles & whey.

• Kashk - E - Bademjan (V)GBP 8.85

  Fried aubergine mixed with herbs & whey.

• Mirza GhasemiGBP 8.85

  Smoked aubergine with tomatoes, egg & garlic.

• Aloo Dopiaze (V)GBP 6.85

  Mash potatoes with red onions and turmeric.

• Aloo Dopiaze & Lizak (V)GBP 8.85

  Mash potatoes with red onions, lizak which is usually found in the mountains in Iran.

• Falafel (V)GBP 7.85

  Deep-fried balls made from ground chickpeas.

• Dolme Barg (V)GBP 7.85

  Vine leaves stuffed with rice and aromatic herbs.

• ChipsGBP 4.85

• CalamariGBP 8.85

  Lightly crumbled calamari served with Cave special sauce.

• Fried Tempurara King PrawnsGBP 8.85

  Tempura battered king prawns fried and served with tartar sauce.

• HalloumiGBP 5.85

  Grilled halloumi with slices of fresh tomato and lettuce.

• Mixed StartersGBP 34.85

  Selection of 5 cold & hot starters – mast & khiar, olives, hummus, mirza ghasemi & kashk bademjan.

Salads

• Cave Special Salad (V)GBP 8.85

  Salad with tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce, red onion, olives, pomegranate and chopped fresh parsley seasoned with lemon juice and mayonnaise

• Salad Shirazi (V)GBP 5.85

  Freshly made salad with fine chopped cucumbers, tomatoes and red onion seasoned with dried mint & unripe grape juice

• Halloumi SaladGBP 7.85

  Salad with bulgur wheat, tomatoes, spring onion, chopped fresh parsley, hot halloumi seasoned with lemon juice and olive oil

• Tabbouleh (V)GBP 5.85

  Salad with bulgur wheat, tomatoes, spring onion, chopped fresh parsley & mint seasoned with pomegranate, lemon juice & olive oil

• Fatoush (V)GBP 7.85

  Salad with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, spring onion, pepper & radish seasoned with sumac, lemon juice & olive oil, served with toasted naan bread

Grilled Dishes

• KoobidehGBP 15.85

  Two skewers of grilled minced lamb served with saffron rice, grilled tomato & pickled green chillies

• BargGBP 23.85

  A skewer of grilled, tender baby lamb fillet served with saffron rice, grilled tomato & pickled green chillies

• ChenjehGBP 22.85

  Marinated, grilled, diced lamb fillet served with saffron rice, grilled tomato & pickled green chillies

• ShishlikGBP 22.85

  Grilled lamb chops served with saffron rice, grilled tomato & pickled green chillies

• Joojeh Kabab (On the Bone)GBP 17.85

  Grilled portion of marinated Poussin (baby chicken) served with saffron rice, grilled tomato & pickled green chillies

• Joojeh Kabab (Boneless)GBP 16.85

  Grilled, diced chicken breast marinated in saffron & lemon juice, served with saffron rice, grilled tomato & pickled green chillies

• Soltani (Chenjeh va Koobideh)GBP 24.85

  A skewer of baby lamb fillet & skewer of minced lamb, both grilled & served with saffron rice, grilled tomato & pickled green chillies

• MomtazGBP 20.85

  A skewer of marinated boneless chicken & a skewer of minced lamb, both grilled & served with saffron rice, grilled tomato & pickled green chillies

• Ghafghazi KababGBP 20.85

  A skewer of grilled diced lamb fillet & chicken breast served with saffron rice, grilled tomato & pickled green chillies

• Makhsoos Kabab (Barg va Koobideh)GBP 25.85

  A skewer of lamb fillet & a skewer of minced lamb both grilled & served with saffron rice, grilled tomato & pickled green chillies

• Joojeh TorshGBP 17.85

  A skewer of grilled diced chicken breast marinated in sour pomegranate sauce, saffron and lemon juice, served with saffron rice, grilled tomato & pickled green chillies

• Kabab TorshGBP 23.85

  A skewer of grilled diced lamb fillet marinated in sour pomegranate sauce, saffron and lemon juice, served with saffron rice, grilled tomato & pickled green chillies

• Mixed Grilled for 1GBP 24.85

  Mixed platter with a skewer of minced lamb and a skewer of grilled lamb and chicken fillet cubes served with saffron rice, grilled tomato & pickled green chillies.

• Mixed Grilled for 2GBP 45.85

  Mixed platter with two skewers of minced lamb, two skewers of grilled lamb and chicken fillet cubes served with saffron rice, grilled tomato & pickled green chillies.

• Mixed Grilled for 4GBP 76.85

  Mixed platter with four skewers of grilled minced lamb, a skewer of grilled lamb fillet, a skewer of grilled chicken fillet cubes and a skewer of whole Poussin (baby chicken), served with saffron rice, grilled tomato & pickled green chillies.

Seafood Grill

All seafood dishes are served with saffron rice/chips or naan bread and with seasonal salad.

• Grilled Sea BassGBP 21.85

  Whole grilled sea bass marinated in special sauce.

• Grilled King PrawnsGBP 21.85

  Grilled king prawns marinated in olive oil, saffron, lemon juice & garlic.

• Grilled Salmon FilletGBP 21.85

  Grilled salmon fillet marinated in special sauce.

Stews

• Ghormeh SabziGBP 17.85

  Traditional Persian lamb & herb stew with red kidney beans & sundried lime served with saffron rice

• Ghormeh Sabzi (V)GBP 15.85

  Traditional Persian stew with mixed herbs, red kidney beans, potatoes & sundried lime served with saffron rice

• Gheymeh BadenjanGBP 17.85

  Tomato based lamb stew cooked with yellow split peas, aubergine & sundried lime served with saffron rice

• GheymehGBP 16.85

  Tomato based lamb stew cooked with yellow split peas, sundried lime & chips served with saffron rice

• Khoresh AlooGBP 15.85

  Tomato based chicken stew cooked with potatoes served with saffron rice

• Khoresh Aloo (V)GBP 13.85

  Tomato based stew with potatoes served with saffron rice

• FesenjoonGBP 19.85

  Fried chopped walnuts and chicken cooked in pomegranate sauce, served with saffron steamed basmati rice

• Khoresh Bademjoon (V)GBP 15.85

  Aubergine based stew cooked with tomato sauce and spices served with saffron rice

Cave Specials

• Chelo GardanGBP 23.85

  Slowly cooked lamb neck served with steamed rice with lentils and Lizak which is usually found in the mountains in Iran

• Baghali Polo Va MahichehGBP 20.85

  Slowly cooked lamb shank served with traditional Persian sauce & steamed rice with dill & broad beans

• Zereshk Polo Va MorghGBP 18.85

  Chicken cooked in tomato sauce with barberries & pistachio served with saffron rice

• Chelo GoshtGBP 19.85

  Slowly cooked lamb with traditional Persian sauce served with saffron rice

• Khoresh BademjoonGBP 18.85

  Aubergine based lamb stew cooked with tomato sauce and spices served with saffron rice

• Cave Special Spicy Chicken KababGBP 18.85

  Grilled diced spicy chicken breast served with peri peri chips, cave special spicy sauce and salad

Wraps

• Koobide WrapGBP 10.85

  A skewer of grilled minced lamb seasoned with special Cave sauce served with salad & freshly baked naan bread

• Joojeh WrapGBP 11.85

  A skewer of grilled chicken seasoned with special Cave sauce served with salad & freshly baked naan bread

• Falafel Wrap (V)GBP 8.85

  Fried vegetable fritters with chickpeas served with special Cave sauce, salad and freshly baked naan bread

• Cave Special Sausage SandwichGBP 9.85

  Fried Persian sausages with Cave special sauce, chopped fresh parsley and red onion and freshly baked naan bread

• Halloumi Wrap (V)GBP 8.85

  Fried halloumi served with special Cave sauce, salad and freshly baked naan bread

Extras

• KoobidehGBP 5.85

  A skewer of grilled minced lamb

• BargGBP 14.85

  A skewer of grilled, tender baby lamb fillet

• ChenjehGBP 13.85

  Marinated, grilled, diced lamb fillet

• ShishlikGBP 13.85

  Grilled lamb chops

• Joojeh Kabab (On the Bone)GBP 12.85

  Grilled portion of marinated Poussin (baby chicken)

• Joojeh Kabab (Boneless)GBP 11.85

  Grilled, diced chicken breast marinated in saffron & lemon juice

• Saffron RiceGBP 4.85

• Baghali PoloGBP 5.85

  Steamed rice with dill & broad beans

Kids Menu

• KoobidehGBP 10.85

  1 skewer of grilled minced lamb served with saffron rice/chips and salad.

• Joojeh Kabab (Boneless)GBP 11.85

  Grilled, diced chicken breast marinated in saffron & lemon juice served with saffron rice/chips and salad.

• PastaGBP 9.85

  Pasta in tomato sauce, mushrooms, potatoes, green beans and minced lamb.

Desserts

• BaklavaGBP 6.85

  Sweet pastries filled with chopped nuts

• BastaniGBP 7.85

  Traditional Persian ice cream with saffron, pistachios & milk

• FalodehGBP 6.85

  Traditional Persian noodle lemon sorbet

• MakhlootGBP 6.85

  Bastani and Falodeh

• CheesecakeGBP 6.85

  One slice of cheesecake

• Italian Ice CreamGBP 6.85

  Scoops of Italian ice cream (Available in vanilla and chocolate)

• Chocolate FondantGBP 7.85

  Warm chocolate cake with a melting chocolate centre

• AffogatoGBP 6.85

  Hot espresso topped with vanilla ice cream

Cold Drinks

• Coca ColaGBP 3.85

• Diet CokeGBP 3.85

• FantaGBP 3.85

• SpriteGBP 3.85

• Persian Delster – Classic, Apple & PeachGBP 3.85

• Still water

  • Small BottleGBP 2.85
  • Large BottleGBP 2.85

• Sparkling water

  • Small BottleGBP 2.85
  • Large BottleGBP 4.85

• Orange/Apple/Cranberry Juice

  • Glass GBP 3.95
  • JugGBP 10.85

• Fresh Lemonade with Fresh Mint

  • GlassGBP 3.85
  • JugGBP 9.85

• Fresh Lemonade with saffron

  • GlaasGBP 4.85
  • JugGBP 10.85

• Freshly made Doogh – Doogh (yoghurt drink) with dried mint & salt

  • GlassGBP 3.85
  • JugGBP 9.85

Hot Drinks

• Black CoffeeGBP 3.45

• Black Coffee with milkGBP 3.85

• Espresso

  • SingleGBP 2.45
  • DoubleGBP 2.85

• Hot ChocolateGBP 3.85

• CappuccinoGBP 3.85

• Latte MacchiatoGBP 3.85

• Persian Tea

  • CupGBP 2.45
  • PotGBP 5.85

• Persian Tea with lemon & fresh mint

  • CupGBP 3.45
  • PotGBP 6.85

• Persian Tea with saffron

  • CupGBP 3.45
  • PotGBP 6.85

Bubbles

• Corte Strada Prosecco 200ml bottleGBP 8.00

  100% Glera grapes. Recalls yellow apple, pineapple, acacia flower, wisteria and hay. Fresh, harmonious and dry with a delicate perlage.

• Ronc Marin Prosecco Extra DryGBP 30.00

  100% Glera grapes. Recalls yellow apple, pineapple, acacia flower, wisteria and hay. Fresh, harmonious and dry with a delicate perlage.

White

• Granges Vermentino 2023, Domaine de Bellemare

  Picpoul, Sauvignon, Vermentino. Beautiful aromatic complexity on notes of white flowers. Long and refreshing final attack in the mouth.

  • Glass 175mlGBP 7.50
  • Glass 250mlGBP 10.00
  • BottleGBP 28.00

• Sauvignon blanc 2023, Domaine Réthoré Davy

  95% Sauvignon, 5% Sauvignon Gris. Golden colour, crisp, silver highlights. Subtle lemon aromas, powerful tropical fruit, lychee aromas. In the mouth – delicate, hyacinth and jasmine overtones, mineral, structured body.

  • Glass 175mlGBP 8.50
  • Glass 250mlGBP 12.00
  • BottleGBP 33.00

• Entre-deux-Mers 2020, Château Graveryres

  50% Sauvignon blanc, 50% Muscadelle. A delicate pale yellow colour. Intense nose with grapefruit aromas as well as some notes of lime zest and white flowers. The attack is sharp and juicy presenting citrus aromas with iodised notes. A balance and salinity that ends on a mouth-watering finish.

  • Glass 175 mlGBP 8.50
  • Glass 250mlGBP 12.00
  • BottleGBP 33.00

• Chardonnay 2023, Domaine Réthoré DavyGBP 33.00

  100% Chardonnay. Rich aromas of pineapple, lemon and mango aromas. Refined, fullbodied, slightly mineral, with a structured body, good intensity and length.

• Chablis 2020, Domaine BessonGBP 45.00

  100% Chardonnay. Pale yellow colour. Aromas of fresh, with white flowers. On the palate – nice balance between freshness and roundness, aromas of white flowers and citrus, mineral finish.

Rosé

• Pays d'Oc 'Les Granges' Rosé 2023, Domaine de Belle Mare

  Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah. Pale pink colour. Light and floral nose with fruity notes. Frank attack and beautiful obstinacy in the mouth.

  • Glass 175mlGBP 7.50
  • Glass 250mlGBP 10.00
  • BottleGBP 28.00

Red

• Merlot 2021, Domaine de Belle Mare, Pay d'Oc

  100% Merlot. Red garnet. Notes of black fruit, blackberries and blackcurrant. Creamy attack with notes of black fruit and zan, silky tannins.

  • Glas 175mlGBP 8.50
  • Glass 250mlGBP 11.00
  • BottleGBP 31.00

• Syrah, Celliers de Tho 2022, Domaine de Belle Mare

  Brilliant with garnet hues and realdepth – fruit intensive with blackcurrant aromas, spicy notes in mouth, mellow entry, meaty and fat, long finish, really smooth tannins.

  • Glass 175mlGBP 8.00
  • Glass 250mlGBP 10.50
  • BottleGBP 30.00

• Bordeaux Supérieur Rouge 2018, Château Graveres

  80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc. A nice strawberry red colour, deep and dense. Fresh nose with some cherry and toffee aromas. After a frank attack on the palate, this wine is well balanced between fresh red fruits aromas and a fine tannic structure. A woody and slightly mentholated finish.

  • Glass 175mlGBP 8.50
  • Glass 250mlGBP 12.00
  • BottleGBP 33.00

• Pinot Noir 2023, Domaine Rethore DavyGBP 33.00

  100% Pinot Noir. Aromas of flowers, blueberry, flint and leather. Harmonious and rich in the mouth, supple tannins, structured body, long persistence.

• Malbec Gaillards 2022, Domaine Pujol, South FranceGBP 33.00

  100% Malbec. The character is marked every year by a hint of liquorice with a floral note of violets. An easy-drinking but well-constructed wine with a marked freshness and a bittersweet finish.

• Pinot Noir Burgundy 2021-23, Domaine RoyetGBP 45.00

  100% Pinot Noir. Ruby colour is crystal clear. The nose is fruity (raspberry, blackcurrant). In the mouth, the attack is fond supported by silky tannins.

Dessert Wine

• Sauternes 2012, Chateau Bastor Lamontagne

  80% Sémillon, 20% Sauvignon. Beautiful, intense gold. Delicate, floral and tangy nose. Great fullness on the palate with notes of white fruits (peach, pear) and candied apricots. Beautiful ensemble, nervous and racy, a pretty promise of the vintage.

  • Glass 125mlGBP 12.00
  • BottleGBP 40.00

Beers

• La Blonde Légère artisanal French beer 33cl 6%GBP 6.00

• la Choublonette Ambrée 7%GBP 6.00

• Peroni PintGBP 7.00

• Peroni half PintGBP 3.50

Cocktails

• Spiced MojitoGBP 8.95

  Bacardi spiced, lime wedges, mint leaves, sugar, soda water

• Let's BrambleGBP 8.95

  Bombay Bramble, ginger beer, black berries

• Classic Gin & TonicGBP 8.95

  Bombay sapphire, tonic, lemon

Spirits

• Bombay Saphire

  • 25mlGBP 6.50
  • 50mlGBP 10.00

• Grey Goose

  • 25mlGBP 6.50
  • 50mlGBP 10.00

• Smirnoff Vodka

  • 25mlGBP 4.50
  • 50mlGBP 9.00

• Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey

  • 25mlGBP 4.50
  • 50mlGBP 9.00

• Alberfeldy 12 Years Old

  • 25mlGBP 6.50
  • 50mlGBP 10.00

• Courvoisier Cognac

  • 25mlGBP 6.50
  • 50mlGBP 10.00

• Araq

  • 25mlGBP 6.50
  • 50mlGBP 10.00