2 courses £13, 3 courses £15
Lunch Menu
Starter
- Cumin & cauliflower soupWith pickled watermelon rind, hummus crostinis
- Ham hock terrineWith spicy tomato chutney, vegetables a la grecque.
Main
- Whole baked Megrim soleWith pearl barley, grape & gigantes bean salad.
- Braised blade of beefWith pea & mint risotto, hispi cabbage
- Lebanese falafelWith saffron rice, baba ganoush, pitta chips, yoghurt, halloumi
- SpaghettiWith tomato, olive, parsley, crispy mozzarella
Dessert
- Rosewater cheesecakeWith rhubarb, rosehip ice cream
- Double chocolate deliceWith gooseberry compote, Taunton cider ice cream.
- Crema catalanaWith lemon biscuit, grilled peach, peach ice.
- Selection of local cheesesWith biscuits etc...
Summer evening menu 2019
Starters
- Fresh whole burrata.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................£8Caponata, grilled broccoli, wild garlic & cashew pesto, polenta
- Humus Kawarma.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................£7Crispy lamb belly, mint yoghurt, pine nuts, fattoush salad
- Smoked onion, cider & thyme soup.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................£6Vegetable crisps, potato cake, tapenade toast
- Anise & dill cured salmon.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................£8Tuscan vegetable salad, cucumber sorbet, sourdough croutons
- Roast local asparagus.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................£7.50Soft boiled quails egg, pearl barley tabbouleh, salsa romesco, ewe's curd, almonds
- Pork belly & clams.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................£7.50pea and mint risotto, padron peppers, paprika salt
Mains
- Grilled lamb rump & Moroccan aubergine.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................£18Charred hispi cabbage, cauliflower puree, gnocchi, salsa verde
- Lebanese falafel mezze.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................£14.50Saffron rice, hummus, sweet potato & olive tagine, kohlrabi & feta salad
- Braised beef Provencal.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................£16Potato & parmesan croquettes glazed baby vegetables pickled red cabbage
- Gnocchi alla norma.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................£11.50Tomato & basil ragu, fried aubergine, salted ricotta, pangrattato
- Confit guinea fowl leg.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................£13.50Flageolet beans, pancetta, lemon & thyme, heirloom tomato & baby gem salad
- Pan fried Gurnard.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................£16Sicilian seafood stew, couscous, sea vegetables, fried calamari
Dolce
- Crema Catalana.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................£7Rhubarb, meringues, gingerbread ice cream
- Hot chocolate fondant.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................£8Balsamic cherries, dulce de leche, cherry ice cream
- Buttermilk panna cotta.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................£7.50Gooseberry & rosemary compote, granola, Taunton cider ice cream, shortbread
- Moroccan orange & almond cake.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................£7Limoncello curd, bitter oranges, blood orange sorbet
- Honey & tahini semifreddo.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................£6.50Grilled apricots, honeycomb, candied rose petals, sesame snap
- Selection of British cheeses.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................£8.50Biscuits, chutney etc..
4 courses 29.95. Parties of 14 or more receive exclusive use of the restaurant.
Anise Christmas Party Menu 2019
Appetiser
A fantastic amuse bouche to whet your appetite upon arrival
Starters
- Wild mushroom and sherry soupwith truffle foam, manchego toastie
- Smoked ham hockparsley and Italian mustard fruit terrine, romesco sauce, crostini, pickled fennel and caper berries
- Capricorn goats cheese and crab apple parfaitwalnuts, beetroot, cinnamon and preserved lemon salad, tomato chutney, pita chips
- Seared tuna carpacciosweet and sour Tuscan vegetables, soft boiled quails egg, sourdough croutons
- Pulled duck orecchietteporchini cream, Swiss chard, parmesan, brioche crumble
Mains
- Traditional Christmas roast turkeywith all the trimmings
- Pan fried sea bream filletSicilian shellfish stew, orange scented couscous, fried calamari, aioli, sea vegetables
- Gnocchi alla normatomato and basil ragu, fried aubergine, sheep's curd, pangrattato
- Provencal braised daube of beef,horseradish mash, glazed Provencal vegetables, red cabbage
- Lebanese falafel mezzebejewelled rice, hummus, sweet potato and olive tagine, sesame carrots, salted lemon yoghurt
Dessert
- Classic Christmas puddingbrandy custard, berries, clotted cream ice cream
- Nougat glace (iced nougat)candied fruit and nuts, melba sauce, sesame tuille
- Sticky figgy puddingsalted caramel, roast figs, frozen youghurt
- Mulled wine poached pearchestnut puree, mulled wine sorbet, ginger cake pieces
- Cold chocolate fondant brownieroast Clementines, limoncello curd, marmalade ice cream
- Selection of British cheeses,biscuits etc