Soul Bar & Bistro has long-been one of our go-to summer spots, and the stalwart eatery’s new menu additions offer plenty to enjoy during long, leisurely lunches and convivial dinners as the warm weather continues. Exemplifying summer, the new dishes lean towards the light and refreshing, with a focus on the best of the season’s bounty.
We’ve already identified our favourites, which we’re sharing here to inspire your next visit.
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Grilled nectarine salad with rocket, torn burrata, walnuts and balsamic
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A perfect place to start, sweet grilled nectarines meet peppery rocket and creamy burrata in this vibrant salad. Topped with crunchy walnuts and a tangy balsamic drizzle, it’s a summer delight.
Market fish with pernod romesco, olive, fennel, and almond
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Market-fresh fish meets a fragrant Pernod romesco in this vibrant newcomer, brightened by olives and fennel, with a crunch of almonds. As beautiful to behold as it is to devour, this flavourful new dish is set to become a go-to for discerning diners.
Corn & ricotta filled tortelli with jalapeño and yellow zucchini
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Golden-hued tortelli filled with sweet corn and creamy ricotta offer a perfect balance of richness and lightness in this tasty dish. A hint of jalapeño adds gentle heat, while yellow zucchini brings freshness. Best paired with a crisp, ice-cold glass of champagne.
Russian honey cake with almond, peaches, whipped ricotta, and caramelised honey
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Delicately spiced and laced with caramelised honey, this Russian honey cake is luxuriously soft yet deeply layered. Toasted almonds add crunch, ripe peaches offer a juicy brightness, and whipped ricotta adds an airy, tangy contrast to the cake’s sweetness. Sublime.