evening menu

prices
two courses £19.50
three courses £23.50

starters

summer vegetable ceviche
marinated fennel, spring onions and summer carrots with lavender tomato water served with crispy brie

crisp beet green laver bread
nori rolled and dipped in oats served with caramelised beetroot, kalamata olives and horseradish sauce v

samphire warm salad
sauté samphire, marinated fennel, beet greens and roasted pistachios with smoked paprika dressing v/n/g

courgette flower fritters
deep fried battered courgette flower with local goat cheese and marjoram filling wit maitreya golden leaves and cherry tomatoes

main course

breton artichoke heart
slow cooked artichoke heart gratinated with an artichoke and tarragon velouté and pine nuts. Served with broad beans, caramelised beetroot, and tarregon marinated cherry tomato vegan option /g/n

charred aubergine, sweet corn and cashew nut roulade
served with melon and optional feta salad, savoury blackcurrant and anise dressingi  vegan option /g/n

roast sweet potato, pistachio and red onion tarte tatin
with applewood smoked cheddar served with confit red pepper and basil dressing n

charred summer skewers
red onion, courgette, red pepper and halloumi skewers marinated in hickory, served with double couscous, fresh legumes and sauté caballero radish, gooseberry and mint dressing

provencal strudel
crisp layered filo bake with vine mixed peppersm marjoram, courgette and roast pistachio. served with sauté samphire and tomato garlic sauce v/n optional somerset goats cheese crotin

desserts

white chocolate, cranberry and toasted almond pudding
served with plum ice cream

mocha toasted almond pudding
served with caramelised plum and coconut ice cream v/n

rosehip and champagne trifle
served with honeycomb and coconut ice cream v/g

baked lemon and pistachio cheesecake
with fresh alfonso mango and passionfruit sauce n

blueberry creme brulée
with shortbread and rhubarb and sweet sicily sorbet (gluten free option)

please note that because of the nature of our food there may be some changes to the menu so we cannot guarantee that what you read here will be exactly the same as the options you are presented with on dining.

symbol guide
all our food is suitable for vegetarians
v = vegan (or vegan option)
d = dairy free (or dairy free option)
g = gluten free (or gluten free option)
w = wheat free (or wheat free option)
n = contains nuts (unfortunately we cannot guarantee
that other dishes do not contain nuts or traces of nuts)

at cafe maitreya we cater for the above dietary restrictions. we will try to accommodate other requirements but please check beforehand!

drinks menu

cold drinks
grove fresh organic orange juice £2.40
organic apple juice £1.95
luscombe organic pear and apple juice £2.70
organic ginger beer - 0.5% / 320ml £2.75
organic cola - 330ml £1.50
organic elderflower or ginger cordial
- with sparkling water £1.95
- with still water £1.75
organic lemon squash £1.50
sparkling spring water - glass £1.25
sparkling spring water - bottle / 1ltr £2.75
still spring water - glass £0.95
still spring water - bottle / 1ltr £2.10

coffee
all our coffee is organic and fair trade
cappuccino £1.85
caffe latte £1.85
mocha £2.10
espresso / double espresso £1.30 / £1.85
macchiato £1.60
flat white £1.60
flat black £1.30
organic decaffeinated versions available

tea by the pot
all our teas are organic
earl grey £1.50
english breakfast £1.50
darjeeling £1.50
chai £1.50
green tea £1.50
green tea with jasmine £1.50
rooibosch redbush tea £1.50
decaffeinated tea £1.50

herbal teas
all our herbal teas are organic
organic peppermint £1.50
chamomile £1.50
lemon heaven £1.50
hibiscus £1.50

other hot drinks
organic hot chocolate £2.25
organic hot ginger cordial £1.60
barley cup £1.80

alcohol
lots of our wines and beers are organic and almost all are suitable for vegans. most are 'local' wines - well european anyway - to avoid unnecessary transport

please note that we are only licensed to serve alcohol
with a full meal

symbol guide
all our drinks are suitable for vegetarians
v = vegan
o = organic

sparkling wines and champagne
albet noya cava brut reserva v/o
light spanish methode champagnoise  £19.50

carte rouge champagne v/o
classic quince freshness, made under biodynamic principles            37.5cl / 75 cl - £19.95 / £34.00

guy de chassey champagne v
dry clean grand crut 37.5cl / 75 cl - £17.50 / £29.95

bettili veneto serennel vivace rosato v/o
delicate, fruity fragrant and dry sparkling rose  £14.50

white wines
la brouette blanc v
light fruity floral french vin de pays  £13.25 ( 250ml glass £4.55)

domaine st paul sauvignon blanc v/o
steely gooseberry flavours, value sauvignon pedigree from south of france  £13.75 (250ml glass £4.75)

santa florentina pinot gris v/o/fair trade
an argentinian thirst quencher with aromas of lemon, honeysuckle and hints of lychee - fresh and clean  £14.95 (250ml glass £5.00)

chardonnay marquis de lissac v
excellent french chardonnay that stands up well with good fruit and depth  £14.95 (250ml glass £5.00)

soave borgoletto v/o
top form slightly spritzy soave £15.50

vinamar reserva chardonnay
a fuller style chilean chardonnay with peach, mango and banana fruits with toasty oak flavours £15.75

vinamar reserva sauvignon blanc
classic sauvignon with fresh clean flavours and a hint of grapefruit £15.75

rioja genoli v/o
crisp perfumed lingering light spanish white £15.95

mont'albano pinot grigio v/o
a good example of this popular style £16.25

petit bourgeois sauvignon blanc v
floral, fruity and flinty. one of the best examples of french sauvignon £17.50

st veran p ferraud, burgundy
well balanced burgundian chardonnay, soft buttery notes, lifted by lemon flavours, almonds and toasty oak £20.95

eradus sauvignon blanc
a surprisingly light new zealand sauvignon showing grassy herbaceous notes making it an ideal accompaniment to our food £21.50

pouilly fume les chaumiennes a&e figeat
a distinct minerality and smokiness blend perfectly with grassy, aromatic notes and hints of green pepper, made from 100% sauvignon blanc £24.25

alsace gewurztraminer v/o
almost unfashionable these days but deserves recognition.  medium greengage spiced fruit - an excellent and alternative aperitif wine £21.95

menetou salon le clos du pressoir
from the west of sancerre, this has a rich citrus nose, round intense herby notes on the palate and refreshing acidity on the finish £23.50

chablis domaine jean goulley v/o
award winning, light and green chablis but with classic characteristics £23.50

sancerre, domaine tissier
small family estate sancerre in the loire valley; complex soils of chalky clay and slate give a classic sancerre: fresh and zesty with attractive, floral minerality £23.95

puligny-montrachet les meix olivier leflaive
refined and elegant in style showing layers of apricots, peaches and nuts, married perfectly with hints of buttery oak £32.50

organic rose wine
mas oliveras cabernet sauvignon rosado
dry in style but brimming with raspberry fruit flavours  £13.50 

bettili veneto serennel vivace rosato v/o
delicate, fruity fragrant and dry sparkling rose  £14.50

rioja aloque o
floral summer fruits, light, easy and refreshing from an excellent pioneering organic estate £14.95

sancerre rose, domaine tissier
a pedigree loire valley wine with some pinot noir grapes, appealing fresh red berry fruits and lovely balance on the finish £22.95

organic red wines
la brouette rouge v
a supple soft french wine with sun-drenched fruit and surprising body £13.25 (250ml glass £4.55)

cuvee gabriel merlot v/o
velvety smooth french merlot £13.95 (250ml glass £4.75)

la mancha caballero v/o
spanish full bodied, excellent fruit and lasting flavour £14.20 (250ml glass £4.85)

montepulciano d'abruzzo
an intense italian with juicy fruit character and balsamic finish £14.50 (250ml glass £4.90)

l'ecuyer de couronneau bordeaux v/o
excellent value fruity smooth bordeaux £14.95

montepulciano jasci o
pedigree rich velvety smooth wine with scented red fruits from the italian appenines £15.75

vinamar reserva especial merlot v
a good accompaniment to our food, silky smooth chilean merlot with full body, dark chocolate and spiced fruit £16.50

vinamar reserva especial cabernet sauvignon v
excellent body with warm spice and blackcurrant fruit, lots of depth and subtle smoky tones £16.95

beaujolais villages
charming, light bodies, easy drinking with a faint dash of pepper and floral bouquet £16.95

chateau de bastet cotes du rhone v
robust, rich red fruits, with a spicy sloe berry finish £17.95

coteaux du tricastin
a blend of syrah and grenache grapes give this wine a robust fighting spirit with spiced cherry fruits £17.95

rhebokskloof pinotage
powerful, silky black and red berries, gently integrated with smoky vanilla notes £18.50

rioja buradon v/o
polished new wave organic rioja, aged for three months in american oak, this has complex spicy aromas and a super concentrated palate £18.90

morgon roland pinard v
top cru beajolais village is beautifully structured with fresh, ripe plum and pepper; medium body with plenty of finesse, perfect with vegetarian dishes £20.50

navarra seis v/o
lively super smooth spanish cabernet and merlot blend, great depth of flavour £22.50

bourgogne pinot noir dom chanson pere & fils v
intense ruby red berries with subtle spice, well balanced light pinot noir £23.25

eradus pinot noir, marlborough
bursting with ripe berry fruits and vanilla oak, much fuller in style than old world examples but retains classic pinot delicacy £24.95

clos du joncuas gigondas v/o
full bodied and robust, hedgerow fruit aromas from the rhone £27.95

ch barrail-du blanc gradcru
made predominantly from the merlot grape, this st. emilion has smooth, seductive, juicy flavours, softly rounded with elegant oak and spice notes £32.50

organic beers
riedenburger lager v/o 4.7% / 500ml £3.95

riedenburger wheatbeer v/o 5.1% / 500ml £3.95

erdinger weisbierv 5.3% / 500ml £3.95

staropramen lager 5% / 330ml £3.20

bristol ciderworks sparkling dry cider v
delicious local cider. 6% / 500ml £3.95

domaine des cinq autels cidre de normandie brut v/o
delicious, full-flavoured sparkling cider from a blend of 15 different apple varieties. 5% / 750ml £7.50

spirits and liqueurs
prices for single (25ml) and double (50ml) measures
organic gin £2.20 / £3.75
organic vodka £2.20 / £3.75
courvoisier brandy £2.95 / £5.25
beucher's organic calvados £3.95 / £7.00
bell's scoth whisky £1.95 / £3.50
aberlour malt whisky £3.40 / £6.00
dwersteg organic amaretto £2.45 / £4.45
drambuie / cointreu / bacardi £2.30 / £3.95
baileys irish cream - 50ml £3.50
liqueur coffees from £3.45
casal dos jordoes organic tawny port - 50ml £3.20

mixers - tonic water / soda / orange juice £0.90