Connaught House 112- 120 High Road

Loughton, Essex IG10 4HJ

020 8418 9926

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A La Carte

  • HUMMUS 5.50

    Chickpea puree with tahini, lemon juice, olive oil and garlic

  • Tabule 5.90

    Chopped parsley, spring onions, red pepper, tomatoes, cracked wheat, lemon and pomegranate

  • Acili Ezme 5.90

    Finely chopped tomatoes, onions, peppers and parsley with spices

  • Smoke Aubergine Dip 5.50

    Grilled aubergine mixed with yoghurt, tahini, garlic and olive oil

  • Dolmades 5.90

    Vine leaves stuffed with rice, onions, pine kernels, blackcurrant and cinnamon. Cooked with olive oil and lemon

  • Beetroot (Pembe Sultan) 5.90

    Roasted beetroot yoghurt, garlic with walnuts

  • Patlican Soslu 5.90

    Fried aubergine in a special tomato sauce

  • Tzatziki 5.50

    Chopped cucumber and mint in a plain yoghurt dressing with garlic and dill

  • Kisir 5.50

    Mixture of cracked wheat, parsley, tomato paste cucumber and lemon juice drizzled with olive oil

  • Giant Beans 5.90

    Slow roasted giant beans served in tomato and dill sauce

  • Taramasalata 5.90

    Cod roe with olive oil and lemon juice

  • Mixed Olives 3.90

    Marinated green and black olives

Vegetarian & Vegan
  • Lentil Soup 4.90

    Freshly prepared wholesome soup served with bread

  • Garlic Mushrooms 6.90

    Mixed vegetables with creamy white wine sauce

  • Borek 5.90

    Handmade fried pastry filled with feta, parsley, spinach and herbs

  • Halloumi 6.90

    Chargrilled, served with tomato and cucumber

  • Felafel 5.90

    Deep fried ground chickpeas, broad beans, onions, celery, green pepper and spices. Served with hummus

  • Mucver (Fried Veggie Pancakes) 5.90

    Courgette, feta cheese, mozzarella cheese, dill, flour, spring onion, parsley, carrot, egg. Served with yogurt and molasses sauce

Meat & Poultry
  • Chicken Kofte 6.90

    A grilled light blend of finely minced chicken, seasoned with spices garlic mushrooms, onions and peppers. Served with chilli sauce

  • Sucuk & Halloumi 7.90

    Grilled spicy Turkish sausage and halloumi served with tomato and cucumber

  • Kofte 7.50

    A grilled light blend minced lamb served with home-made chilli sauce

  • Hummus Kavurma 7.50

    Marinated green and black olives

  • BBQ Chicken Wings 5.90

    Served with home-made chilli sauce

  • Lamb’s Liver 6.90

    Pan-fried diced lamb liver sautéed with cumin

Sea Food & Fish
  • Fish of the day 6.90

    Slice of grilled fish of the day served with tartar sauce

  • Prawns (Karides) 7.90

    Sautéed in garlic, white wine and spicy tomato

  • Calamari 6.90

    Served with mixed leaves and tartar sauce

Six Mezzes selected by the chef

  • COLD for 2 10.90
  • COLD for 4 17
  • HOT for 2 17
  • HOT for 4 32

All our dishes are cooked on hot charcoal

  • Mixed BBQ 19.90

    Lamb shish, chicken shish, Adana and lamb cutlets. Served with rice and salad

  • Chicken Combo 14.50

    Chicken shish, chicken beyti and chicken thigh. Served with rice and salad

  • Chicken Shish 13.50

    Tenderised lean chunks of chicken. Served with rice and salad

  • Chicken Beyti 13.50

    Spicy minced chicken seasoned with garlic. Served with rice and salad

  • Chicken Thigh 13.50

    Boneless chicken thigh marinated in olive oil, lemon, oregano. Served with chips and salad

  • Chicken Wings 12.50

    Served with homemade chilli sauce with rice and salad on the side

  • Iskender 14.90

    Choice of minced lamb or chicken on a bed of bread and yoghurt with melted butter and tomato sauce Served with Lamb Shish / 15.9

  • Lamb Shish 18.50

    Lean tenderised and marinated chunks of lamb. Served with rice and salad

  • Adana 13.50

    Skewered blend of minced lamb with onion, parsley and paprika. Served with rice and salad

  • Lamb Beyti 14.50

    Spicy minced lamb seasoned with garlic. Served with rice and salad

  • Lamb Cutlets 17.50

    Best end cutlet. Served with rice and salad

  • Lamb Ribs (Kaburga) 14.90

    Marinated lamb ribs. Served with rice and salad

  • Platter for 2 39.90

    Served with rice and salad

  • Adana 1 skewer
  • cutlet 2 pieces
  • chicken shish 4 pieces
  • chicken beyti 1 skewer
  • lamb shish 4 pieces
  • chicken wings 6 pieces
  • lamb ribs 4 pieces

    *** Valid up to 2 hrs

  • Meat Moussaka 11.50

    Oven baked minced lamb, aubergine, potatoes, onion and peppers topped with cheese, Béchamel sauce and salad

  • Incik (Kleftiko) 15.50

    Oven baked lamb shank. Served with mixed vegetables and mashed potatoes

  • Beef (Stifado) 13.90

    Slow stewed beef cooked in a red wine and shallot sauce. Served with bulgur rice

  • Creamy Chicken 13.50

    Chicken breast served in a creamy white wine, mushroom and garlic sauce. Served with vegetables and mashed potatoes

  • Home Style Icli Kofte 12.90

    Balls of dough made of fine bulgur stuffed with meat balls. Served with lemony salad

  • Lamb Casserole 12.50

    Pepper, garlic, cubed lamb, potato, tomato, aubergine. served with rice

  • Sea Bass 14.90

    Grilled fillet, Served with mashed potatoes and salad

  • Octopus 17.50

    Chargrilled octopus, dressed with oregano, olive oil and lemon juice. Served with mash and salad

  • Calamari 11.90

    Served with tartar sauce, chilli peppers, chips and salad

  • Salmon & Asparagus 13.90

    Served with creamy mushroom sauce, mashed potatoes and salad

  • Imam Bayildi 9.95

    Add cheese for £1.50 Oven baked aubergine with stuffing of green peppers, tomatoes, onions, pine kernels, raisins and parsley. Served with rice and salad

  • Dolmades 9.95

    Vine leaves stuffed with a mixture of rice, onions and herbs. Cooked with olive oil, salad and yoghurt

  • Moussaka 9.95

    Baked aubergines, courgettes, carrots, green peppers, potatoes and chickpeas topped with cheese sauce and salad

  • Menemen (Shakshuka) 9.95

    A sizzling mix of tomatoes, pepper, onion, halloumi cheese, herbs and eggs. Served with pita

  • Avocado 8.50

    Mixed salad with grilled avocados, nuts, lemon juice, olive oil and pomegranate sauce dressing

  • Halloumi 8.50

    Mixed salad with grilled halloumi, lemon juice, olive oil and pomegranate sauce dressing

  • Greek 8.50

    Chunks of tomato, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, capers, green peppers and olives

  • Chicken 8.50

    Mixed salad with grilled chicken lemon juice, olive oil and pomegranate sauce dressing

  • Rice / Bulgur 2.90

  • Spicy Bulgur 3.50

  • Mixed Salad 3.90

  • Coban Salad 4.80

  • Mashed Potato 3.50
  • Thick cut chips 3.50
  • Pita 1 each
  • Bread basket 2.50

Set Menus

  • Price 14.90 pp

  • 6 Cold Mezzes to share

    Hummus, Giant Beans, Tzatziki, Beetroot, Aubergine and Kisir

  • 6 Hot Mezzes to share

    Falafel, Borek, Halloumi, Kofte, BBQ Chicken Wings and Calamari

  • 1 Dessert

    Chefs Choice

  • *** Set menus served per table only

  • Price 19.90 pp

  • 6 Cold Mezzes to share

    Hummus, Giant Beans, Tzatziki, Beetroot, Aubergine and Kisir

  • 2 Hot Mezzes to share

    Falafel and Borek

  • 1 Main Course pp

    *** Except mixed grill, mixed BBQ, lamb shish, lamb cutlets & octopus To choose these dishes add £2.9

  • 1 Dessert

    Chefs Choice

  • *** Set menus served per table only

  • Price 39.90 pp

  • All food from Set Menu B

    Served with House wine or House Beers and unlimited soft drinks

  • *** Drinks available for up to 2 hours

  • *** Set menus served per table only

*** Due to Christmas Parties we host ‘Set Lunch Menu’ will not be served throughout December 2021. ***

  • 2 Course (1 Starter & 1 Main) 9.90

    7 days a week 12pm to 4pm (except bank holidays & special occasions)

Starters

  • Hummus

    Chickpea puree with tahini, lemon juice, olive oil and garlic

  • Tabule

    Chopped parsley, spring onions, red pepper, tomatoes, cracked wheat, lemon and pomegranate

  • Kisir

    Mixture of cracked wheat, parsley, tomato paste cucumber and lemon juice drizzled with olive oil

  • Tzatziki

    Chopped cucumber and mint in a plain yoghurt dressing with garlic and dill

  • Smoked Aubergine

    Grilled aubergine mixed with yoghurt, tahini, garlic and olive oil

  • Patlican Soslu

    Fried aubergine in a special tomato sauce

  • Taramasalata

    Cod roe with olive oil and lemon juice

  • Giant Beans

    Slow roasted giant beans served in tomato and dill sauce

  • Lentil Soup

    Freshly prepared wholesome soup with bread

  • Halloumi

    Chargrilled with tomato and cucumber

  • Falafel

    Deep fried ground chickpeas, broad beans, onions, celery, green pepper and spices with hummus

  • Borek

    Handmade fried pastry filled with feta, parsley, spinach and herbs

  • BBQ Chicken Wings

    Served with home-made chilli sauce

Mains

  • Kofte

    Grilled light blend minced lamb, served with rice and salad

  • Lamb’s Liver

    Pan-fried diced lamb liver sautéed with cumin, served with rice and salad

  • Meat Moussaka

    Oven baked minced lamb, aubergine, potatoes, onion, peppers topped with tomato, cheese and bechamel sauce served with salad

  • Chicken Shish

    Tenderised lean chunks of chicken served with rice and salad

  • Chicken Kofte

    A grilled light blend of finely minced chicken, seasoned with spices, garlic, mushrooms, onions and peppers, served with rice and salad

  • Boneless Chicken Thigh

    Marinated in olive oil, lemon, oregano, served with chips and salad

  • BBQ Chicken Wings

    With home-made chilli sauce , served with rice and salad

  • Chicken Salad

    Mixed salad with grilled chicken lemon juice, olive oil and pomegranate sauce dressing

  • Kofte Wrap

    BBQ meatball with spicy onion salad and chips

  • Chicken Wrap

    Mixed chicken kofte served with spicy onion, salad and chips

  • Falafel Wrap

    Falafel, hummus served with spicy salad, tahini dressing and chips

  • Halloumi Wrap

    Grilled halloumi, patlican soslu (sauteed peppers, tomatoes, aubergine), served with salad and chips

  • Dolmades

    Vine leaves stuffed with a mixture of rice, onions and herbs. Cooked with olive oil, salad and yoghurt

  • Imam Bayildi Add cheese for £1.50

    Oven baked aubergine with stuffing of green peppers, tomatoes, onions, pine kernels, raisins and parsley. Served with rice and salad

  • Halloumi Salad

    Mixed salad with grilled halloumi, lemon juice, olive oil and pomegranate sauce dressing

  • Moussaka

    Baked aubergines, courgettes, carrots, green peppers, potatoes and chickpeas topped with cheese sauce and salad

  • Fish of the day

    Slice of grilled fish of the day with salad and rice

  • Kalamari

    With tartar sauce, chips and salad

Drinks

  • **Add soya/ oat milk 30p

  • Espresso 2.20/2.40
  • Macchiato 2.40
  • Decaf Coffee 2.50
  • Americano 2.50
  • Latte 2.70
  • Cappuccino 2.70
  • Flat White 2.50
  • Turkish/Greek 2.70
  • Mocha 2.90
  • Hot Chocolate 2.90

    dark/white chocolate

  • Price 3

  • *** HERBAL ***

  • Lemongrass & Ginger

    Citrus, ginger, sweet

  • *** BLACK ***

  • Breakfast Tea

    Light, bright, crisp

  • Turkish Delight

    Smooth, chocolate, floral

  • Apple Loves Mint

    Sweet tart, apple mint

  • *** FRUIT ***

  • Red Berry Juicy

    Tart, fruity, sweet

  • Earl Grey Blue Flower

    Delicate bergamot, dry, light, citrus

  • *** GREEN ***

  • Green Tea Sencha

    Fresh, sweet, piney

  • Japanese Matcha

    Deeply aromatic, sweet, fresh

  • Still / Sparkling Water 2.75/4.50
  • Soda Water / Tonic Water 2.85
  • Coke / D.Coke / Fanta 2.45
  • Lemonade/ Ginger Beer 2.45
  • Elderflower 2.45
  • Juices 2.20

    Orange, apple, cranberry tomato, pomegranate, pineapple

  • Orange / Apple / Carrot 3
  • Orange & Apple 3.50
  • Apple & Carrot 3.50
  • Orange & Carrot 3.50
  • Orange, Apple, Carrot, Ginger 3.80

  • Seasonal fruit drinks are also available

  • Strawberry / Chocolate / Banana 3.90

    dark / white chocolate

  • All green / Tropical Berries 3.90

Wine, Beers & Spirits

  • 50ML
  • Taylors 4
  • Bristol Cream 4
  • Tio Pepe 4
  • Half Bottle 350ml 35
  • Double 50ml 5
  • Ouzo 50ml 4.50
  • 25ML
  • Metaxa (5 Star Greek Brandy) 3.70
  • Courvoisier 3.70
  • Hennessy 4
  • Remy Martin 4.25
  • 25ML
  • Gordons 3.50
  • Bombay Sapphire 4
  • 25ML
  • Smirnoff 3.50
  • Absolut 3.50
  • Grey Goose 4.25
  • Belvedere 4.95
  • 25ML
  • Bells 3.50
  • Jack Daniels 3.95
  • Jack Daniels Honey 3.95
  • Famous Grouse 3.75
  • Glenfiddich 4.25
  • 25ML
  • Captain Morgan (Spicy/Black) 3.50
  • Havana Club 3.70
  • Bacardi 3.50
  • 25ML
  • Tequila 3
  • Cointreau 3.50
  • Amaretto 3.70
  • Southern Comfort 3.50
  • Sambuca 3
  • Sambuca Black 3
  • Malibu 3.50
  • Tia Maria 3.50
  • Archers 2.90
  • With Mixer add 1.25
  • For 50ml measures of spirits add 1.95
  • Mojito 7.95
  • Aperol Spritz 7.95
  • Pina Colada 7.95
  • Cosmopolitan 7.95
  • Long Island 7.95
  • Woo Woo 7.95
  • Efes 330ml 3.95
  • Non Alcoholic Beer 275ml 3.95
  • Becks 275ml 3.75
  • Corona Extra 380ml 3.95
  • Budvar 500ml 4.95
  • Cider (Magners) 500ml 4.50
  • Efes Draft 500ml 4.95
  • Craft Beers 330ml 5.45
  • 175 ml / 250 ml / btl
  • House White Wine 4.45 / 5.95 / 16.95

    ABV 12.5% A light, fresh, pear-scented white wine with a satisfying character and a lingering finish

  • Cankaya 2017, Turkey 4.95 / 6.50 / 18.45

    ABV 13% A delicate wine showing fresh acidity, well balanced fruit flavours and a clean crisp finish

  • Viña Echeverria, Sauvignon 5.75 / 7.25 / 20.95

    Blanc Reserva 2017/18, Chile ABV 13% This richly flavoured Sauvignon Blanc combines aromas of kiwi and passion fruit with hints of orange blossom

  • Andrea di Pec, Pinot Grigio 5.95 / 7.50 / 21.95

    Venezia Giula 2016/17, Italy ABV 12.5% Cool evenings give a mineral focus to a fresh, fruity wine with aromas of Asian pear, quince, camomile and grapefruit

  • Gérard Bertrand, Terroir 27.45

    Picpoul de Pinet 2017/18, France ABV 13% Rich with zesty citrus fruit, floral notes and a live wire freshness which keeps your taste buds tingling

  • Château de Campuget, ‘1753’ Viognier, 27.95

    Vin du Pays du Gard 2017/18, France ABV 13% A beautifully balanced and aromatic wine with ripe pear, ginger and honeysuckle character

  • Michele Chiarlo Gavi 33.00

    ‘Palas’ 2016/17, Italy ABV 12.5% Floral and fruity Gavi showcasing appealing aromas of exotic fruits and white peach

  • Domaine de La Solitude, 55.95

    Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2012/15, France ABV 13.5% A well structured white wine with peachy and mineral notes

  • Domaine René Monnier, Meursault 60.00

    ‘Le Limozin’ 2016 , France ABV 13% Toasty and honeyed on the nose with a smooth and creamy flavour

  • 175 ml / 250 ml / btl
  • House Red Wine 4.45 / 5.95 / 16.95

    ABV 12.5% This wine displays classic dark fruits. Full but balanced and crisp cleansing

  • Yakut 2017, Turkey 4.95 / 6.50 / 18.45

    ABV 13.5% Ruby red in appearance with cherry and strawberry aromas on the nose and balanced fruit glass flavours to finish

  • Doña Paula, Paula Malbec 5.25 / 6.75 / 19.95

    2017/18 Argentina ABV 14% Intense purplish red color. Sweet, spicy and intense aromas, with notes of red fruits and herbs

  • Viña Echeverria, Merlot Reserva 5.75 / 7.25 / 20.95

    2017 Chile ABV 13.5% A smooth and velvety mouthful. Balanced with a long tasty finish

  • Hugonell, Rioja Crianza 5.95 / 7.50 / 21.95

    2015/16, Spain ABV 13.5% A beautifully rounded wine – Soft with subtle vanilla and spicy notes while preserving most of its youthful fruit

  • Domaine St.Damien, Côtes du 29.95

    Villages Plan de Dieu 2016/17, France Rhône ABV 14.5% Savoury, spicy and deeply flavoured. A mini Gigondas from this award winning producer

  • Gérard Bertrand ‘Terroir’ 29.95

    Saint Chinian 2015/16, France ABV 14% The complex aromas of blackberry, black olives and spice lead to a full bodied palate with remarkable elegance

  • Andeluna, Altitud Malbec 33.95

    2015/16, Argentina ABV 14.5% Aromas of figs and plums. Notes of vanilla, coffee and chocolate granted by its ageing in French oak barrels

  • Monemvasia Winery, 35.95

    Red 2008/09, Greece ABV 13% Attractive aromas of ripe cherry, laced with mocha, coffee, vanilla and hint of nuttiness

  • Domaine de la Solitude, 50.00

    Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2014/15, France ABV 14.5% Ripe Morello cherries are complemented by vanilla and spice

  • Frescobaldi, Castello Nipozzano 69.95

    ‘Montesodi’ 2012/13, Italy ABV 14.5% Soft and savoury with hints of cherry, strawberry, plum and dried flowers

  • 175 ml / 250 ml / btl
  • House Rose 4.95 / 6.25 / 17.95

    ABV 12.5% Light, easy drinking rose

  • Gérard Bertrand ‘6ème Sens Rose, 6.25 / 7.70 / 23.45

    2017/18, France ABV 12.5% Enticing deep salmon pink in colour, this is a fruity rose, with balanced acidity and a pleasant and zesty finish

  • Kayra, Beyaz Kalecik Karasi 22.95

    2016/17, Turkey ABV 12% Ripe fragrant plums and ginger flower lead through to a lightness of fruit and a soft, silky flavour

  • San Marzano, Primitivo Rose 23.95

    Salento ‘Tramari’ 2017/18, Italy ABV 13% A very appealing pale and tangy rosé with aromas of roses and wild strawberries against a creamy background of Mediterranean spice

  • btl
  • Mini Prosecco (20cl Bottle) 7.95

    Perfect for sharing some bubbles or having a glass and a half yourself!

  • Favola, Prosecco DOC NV, 25.95

    Italy ABV 11% A fresh, fragrant and fruity Prosecco with aromas of pear and apple

  • Champagne Bernard Remy, 39.95

    Brut Carte Blanche NV, France ABV 12% Refreshing notes of lime and lemon combine with floral nuances, honey and brioche on the palate

  • Champagne Bernard Remy, 43.95

    Brut Rosé NV, France ABV 12% This elegant rosé Champagne displays refreshing strawberry flavours with a deliciously clean and zesty finish

  • Champagne Bollinger, 64.95

    Special Cuvée, France ABV 12% Left to mature on the lees for three years, this is a full-flavoured classic Champagne made mainly from Grands and Premier Cru areas with the addition of 5% to 10% of their unique reserve wines

  • Champagne Dom Perignon, 199

    France, 2009/10 ABV 12.5% A full flavoured, fine and precise Champagne with notes of toast, soft peach, a hint of liquorice and an opulent palate with a refined, silky finish

BOOK A TABLE

Set Lunch Menu Notice

Due to Christmas Parties we host
‘Set Lunch Menu’ will not be served throughout December 2021.

Gem of Essex Management