evening menu

starters

a light fennel and asparagus soup
red chilli croutons and lemon balm v.(g)

feta and nettle pastel
crisp filo served with red onion and fennel ceviche, liquorice and red wine reduction

new season samphire beignet
crisp light samphire fritter served with beetroot jelly, jack by the hedge and wild garlic pesto. v.

spring warm salad
new season asparagus, crispy truffle potato with dandelion, lemon and thyme dressing - optional halloumi (v)/g

main course

artichoke, brazil nut and tahini schnitzel
sesame coated with roast cumin beetroot, saute beetgreens and orange raz-el-hanout dressing v/g/n

morrel wild mushroom and asparagus medley - supplement  £2.00
served withparsley root and potato dill gnochi and port strogonoff sauce v/g

new season asparagus, pied bleu mushroom and smoked ricotta blanket
all butter puff pastry served with saute pak choi, gewurztraminer reduction and haw leaf salad

perl las souffle
organic welsh blue cheese with pumpkin seed croute, slow braised fennel, sundried tomato and dill dressing

saute parmesan pinenut polenta
with pan fried samphire, sweet garlic and red pepper confit, burnt sage and caper berry butter g/n

desserts

rosehip, champagne and raspberry trifle
with honeycomb and lavender ice cream (v)/g/n

baked individual lemon and macadamia cheesecake
with mint and kiwi fruit sorbet n

dark chocolate, cranberry and almond pudding
with orange butterscotch sauce and coconut ice cream v/n

nutty spring basket
with rhubarb and hibiscus compote, bitter caramel sauce and hazelnut ice cream n

white chcolate, vanilla and passion fruit creme brulee
with passion fruit sorbet g

prices
two courses £18.50
three courses £21.95

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!

drinksmenu

cold drinks
grove fresh organic orange juice £2.20
organic apple juice £1.85
james white pear juice £2.50
organic ginger beer - 0.5% / 320ml £2.35
organic cola - 330ml £1.30
organic elderflower or ginger cordial
- with sparkling water £1.95
- with still water £1.60
organic lemon squash £1.40
sparkling spring water - glass £1.20
sparkling spring water - bottle / 1ltr £2.60
still spring water - glass £0.90
still spring water - bottle / 1ltr £1.95

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 food is 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
wild hare v/o
golden pale ale from bath ales 5% / 500ml £3.95

riedenburger lager v/o 4.7% / 500ml £3.80

riedenburger wheatbeer v/o 5.1% / 500ml £3.80

erdinger weisbierv 5.3% / 500ml £3.75

staropramen lager 5% / 330ml £2.95

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 £1.95 / £3.50
organic vodka £1.95 / £3.50
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 £2.15 / £3.95
baileys irish cream - 50ml £3.25
liqueur coffees from £3.45
casal dos jordoes organic tawny port - 50ml £2.95

mixers - tonic water / soda / orange juice £0.90