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Menu 2025 - Cave

109 Saint Margarets Road, TW1 2LH, Twickenham

MediterraneanAverage price £28

9.4

(117 reviews)

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Last update

November 19, 2024

Type of cuisine

Persian

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Cold starters

Naan bread: £1.85
Traditional flat bread freshly baked in our own clay oven.
Garlic naan bread: £2.85
Traditional flat bread with garlic and olive oil freshly baked in our own clay oven.
Mast & khiar: £7.85
Yoghurt with finely chopped cucumber & dried mint
Mast & moosir: £7.85
Yoghurt with finely chopped shallot
Panir sabzi: £8.85
Feta cheese served with walnuts and different herbs.
Hummus: £6.85
Mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, garlic, lemon juice & olive oil.
Torshi: £6.85
Traditional Persian home-made pickles
Baba ghanoosh: £7.85
Grilled aubergine with tahini, garlic, lemon and olive oil
Sir torshi: £5.85
Pickled garlic
Zeyton parvardeh: £7.85
Olives marinated in persian style with walnuts,dry mint & pomegranate sauce
Mixed olives: £6.85
Marinated mixed olives
Khiar shoor: £6.85
Home pickled cucumbers

Hot starters

Chicken wings: £8.85
Grilled chicken wings marinated in olive oil & fresh lemon juice.
Ash - e - reshteh: £8.85
Traditional Persian herbs & beans soup served with noodles & whey.
Kashk - e - bademjan: £8.85
Fried aubergine mixed with herbs & whey.
Mirza ghasemi: £8.85
Smoked aubergine with tomatoes, egg & garlic
Aloo dopiaze: £6.85
Mash potatoes with red onions and turmeric
Aloo dopiaze & lizak: £8.85
Mash potatoes with red onions, lizak which is usually found in the mountains in Iran
Falafel: £7.85
Deep-fried balls made from ground chickpeas.
Dolme barg: £7.85
Vine leaves stuffed with rice and aromatic herbs.
Chips: £4.85
Calamari: £8.85
Lightly crumbled calamari served with Cave special sauce
Fried tempurara king prawns: £8.85
Tempura battered king prawns fried and served with tartar sauce.
Halloumi: £5.85
Grilled halloumi with slices of fresh tomato and lettuce
Mixed starters: £34.85
Selection of 5 cold & hot starters - mast & khiar, olives, hummus, mirza ghasemi & kashk bademjan

Salads

Cave special salad: £8.85
Salad with tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce, red onion, olives, pomegranate and chopped fresh parsley seasoned with lemon juice and mayonnaise
Salad shirazi: £5.85
Freshly made salad with fine chopped cucumbers, tomatoes and red onion seasoned with dried mint & unripe grape juice
Halloumi salad: £7.85
Salad with bulgur wheat, tomatoes, spring onion, chopped fresh parsley, hot halloumi seasoned with lemon juice and olive oil
Tabbouleh: £5.85
Salad with bulgur wheat, tomatoes, spring onion, chopped fresh parsley & mint seasoned with pomegranate, lemon juice & olive oil
Fatoush: £7.85
Salad with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, spring onion, pepper & radish seasoned with sumac, lemon juice and olive oil, served with toasted naan bread

Grilled dishes

Koobideh: £15.85
Two skewers of grilled minced lamb served with saffron rice, grilled tomato & pickled green chillies
Barg: £23.85
A skewer of grilled, tender baby lamb fillet served with saffron rice, grilled tomato & pickled green chillies
Chenjeh: £22.85
Marinated, grilled, diced lamb fillet served with saffron rice, grilled tomato & pickled green chillies
Shishlik: £22.85
Grilled lamb chops served with saffron rice, grilled tomato & pickled green chillies
Joojeh kabab (on the bone): £17.85
Grilled portion of marinated poussin (baby chicken) served with saffron rice, grilled tomato & pickled green chillies
Joojeh kabab (boneless): £16.85
Grilled, diced chicken breast marinated in saffron & lemon juice, served with saffron rice, grilled tomato & pickled green chillies
Soltani (chenjeh va koobideh): £24.85
A skewer of baby lamb fillet & skewer of minced lamb, both grilled & served with saffron rice, grilled tomato & pickled green chillies
Momtaz: £20.85
A skewer of marinated boneless chicken & a skewer of minced lamb. Both grilled & served with saffron rice, grilled tomato & pickled green chillies
Ghafghazi kabab: £20.85
A skewer of grilled diced lamb fillet & chicken breast served with saffron rice, grilled tomato & pickled green chillies
Makhsoos kabab (barg va koobideh): £25.85
A skewer of lamb fillet & a skewer of minced lamb both grilled & served with saffron rice, grilled tomato & pickled green chillies
Joojeh torsh: £17.85
A skewer of grilled diced chicken breast marinated in sour pomegranate sauce, saffron and lemon juice, served with saffron rice, grilled tomato & pickled green chillies
Kabab torsh: £23.85
A skewer of grilled diced lamb fillet marinated in sour pomegranate sauce, saffron and lemon juice, served with saffron rice, grilled tomato & pickled green chillies
Mixed grilled for 1: £24.85
Mixed platter with a skewer of minced lamb and a skewer of grilled lamb and chicken fillet cubes served with saffron rice, grilled tomato & pickled green chillies.
Mixed grilled for 2: £45.85
Mixed platter with two skewers of minced lamb two skewers of grilled lamb and chicken fillet cubes served with saffron rice, grilled tomato & pickled green chillies.
Mixed grilled for 4: £76.85
Mixed platter with four skewers of grilled minced lamb, a skewer of grilled lamb fillet, a skewer of grilled chicken fillet cubes and a skewer of whole poussin (baby chicken), served with saffron rice, grilled tomato & pickled green chillies.

Seafood grill

Grilled sea bass: £21.85
Whole grilled sea bass marinated in special sauce.
Grilled king prawns: £21.85
Grilled king prawns marinated in olive oil, saffron, lemon juice & garlic.
Grilled salmon fillet: £21.85
Grilled salmon fillet marinated in special sauce.

Stews

Ghormeh sabzi: £17.85
Traditional persian lamb & herb stew with red kidney beans & sundried lime served with saffron rice
Ghormeh sabzi: £17.85
Traditional persian lamb & herb stew with red kidney beans & sundried lime served with saffron rice
Gheymeh badenjan: £17.85
Tomato based lamb stew cooked with yellow split peas, aubergine & sundried lime served with saffron rice
Gheymeh: £16.85
Tomato based lamb stew cooked with yellow split peas, sundried lime & chips served with saffron rice
Khoresht aloo: £15.85
Tomato based chiken stew cooked with potatoes served with saffron rice.
Khoresht aloo: £15.85
Tomato based chiken stew cooked with potatoes served with saffron rice.
Fesenjoon: £19.85
Fried chopped walnuts and chicken cooked in pomegranate sauce, served with saffron steamed basmati rice.
Khoresht bademjoon: £15.85
Aubergine based stew cooked with tomato sauce and spices served with saffron rice.

Cave specials

Chelo gardan: £23.85
Slowly cooked lamb neck served with steamed rice with lentils and lizak which is usually found in the mountains in iran
Baghali polo va mahicheh: £20.85
Slowly cooked lamb shank served with traditional persian sauce & steamed rice with dill & broad beans
Zereshk polo va morgh: £18.85
Chicken cooked in tomato sauce with barberries & pistachio served with saffron rice
Chelo gosht: £19.85
Slowly cooked lamb with traditional persian sauce served with saffron rice.
Khoresht bademjoon: £15.85
Aubergine based stew cooked with tomato sauce and spices served with saffron rice.

Wraps

Koobide wrap: £10.85
A skewer of grilled minced lamb seasoned with special cave sauce served with salad & freshly baked naan bread
Joojeh wrap: £11.85
A skewer of grilled chicken seasoned with special cave sauce served with salad & freshly baked naan bread
Falafel wrap: £8.85
Fried vegetable fritters with chickpeas served with special cave sauce, salad and freshly baked naan bread
Cave special sausage sandwich: £9.85
Fried persian sausages with cave special sauce, chopped fresh parsley and red onion and freshly baked naan bread
Halloumi wrap: £8.85
Fried halloumi erved with special cave sauce, salad and freshly baked naan bread

Extras

Koobideh: £15.85
Two skewers of grilled minced lamb served with saffron rice, grilled tomato & pickled green chillies
Barg: £23.85
A skewer of grilled, tender baby lamb fillet served with saffron rice, grilled tomato & pickled green chillies
Chenjeh: £22.85
Marinated, grilled, diced lamb fillet served with saffron rice, grilled tomato & pickled green chillies
Shishlik: £22.85
Grilled lamb chops served with saffron rice, grilled tomato & pickled green chillies
Joojeh kabab (on the bone): £17.85
Grilled portion of marinated poussin (baby chicken) served with saffron rice, grilled tomato & pickled green chillies
Joojeh kabab (boneless): £16.85
Grilled, diced chicken breast marinated in saffron & lemon juice, served with saffron rice, grilled tomato & pickled green chillies
Saffron rice: £4.85
Baghali polo: £5.85
Steamed rice with dill & broad beans

Kids menu

Koobideh: £15.85
Two skewers of grilled minced lamb served with saffron rice, grilled tomato & pickled green chillies
Joojeh kabab (boneless): £16.85
Grilled, diced chicken breast marinated in saffron & lemon juice, served with saffron rice, grilled tomato & pickled green chillies
Pasta: £9.85
Pasta in tomato sauce, mushrooms, potatoes, green beans and minced lamb

Desserts

Baklava: £6.85
Sweet pastries filled with chopped nuts
Bastani: £7.85
Traditional persian ice cream with saffron, pistachios & milk
Faloodeh: £6.85
Traditional persian noodle lemon sorbet
Makhloot: £6.85
Bastani and faloodeh
Cheesecake: £6.85
One slice of cheesecake
Italian ice cream: £6.85
Scoops of italian ice cream (available in vanilla and chocolate)
Chocolate fondant: £7.85
Warm chocolate cake with a melting chocolate centre
Affogato: £6.85
Hot espresso topped with vanilla ice cream

Lunch offer

Koobide wrap: £10.85
A skewer of grilled minced lamb seasoned with special cave sauce served with salad & freshly baked naan bread
Joojeh wrap: £11.85
A skewer of grilled chicken seasoned with special cave sauce served with salad & freshly baked naan bread
Falafel wrap: £11.85
Fried vegetable fritters with and chickpeas served with special cave sauce, salad and freshly baked naan bread
Cave special sausage sandwich: £9.85
Fried persian sausages with cave special sauce, chopped fresh parsley and red onion and freshly baked naan bread
Halloumi wrap: £8.85
Fried halloumi erved with special cave sauce, salad and freshly baked naan bread

Cold drinks

Coca cola (small bottle): £3.85
Diet coke (small bottle): £3.85
Fanta (small bottle): £3.85
Sprite (small bottle): £3.85
Persian delster (small bottle): £4.85
Classic, apple & peach
Still water (small bottle): £2.85
Sparkling water (small bottle): £2.85
Orange/apple/cranberry juice (glass): £3.95
Fresh lemonade with fresh mint (glass): £3.85
Fresh Lemonade with saffron (glass): £4.85
Freshly made doogh (glass): £3.85
Doogh (yoghurt drink) with dried mint & salt

Hot drinks

Black coffee: £3.45
Black coffee with milk: £3.85
Espresso (single): £2.45
Hot chocolate: £3.85
Cappuccino: £3.85
Latte macchiato: £3.85
Persian tea (cup): £2.45
Persian tea with lemon & fresh mint (cup): £3.45
Persian tea with saffron (cup): £3.45

Bubbles (bottle)

Corte strada prosecco 200ml bottle: £8
Recalls yellow apple, pineapple, acacia flower, wisteria and hay. fresh, harmonious and dry with a delicate perlage.
Ronc marin prosseco extra dry: £30
Recalls yellow apple, pineapple, acacia flower, wisteria and hay. fresh, harmonious and dry with a delicate perlage.

White (bottle)

Granges vermentino 2023: £28
Beautiful aromatic complexity on notes of white flowers. Long and refreshing final attack in the mouth.
Sauvignon blanc 2023: £33
Golden colour, crisp, silver highlights. Subtle lemon aromas, powerful tropical fruit, lychee aromas. In the mouth - delicate, hyacinth and jasmine overtones, mineral, structured body.
Entre-deux-mers 2020: £33
A delicate pale yellow colour. Intense nose with grapefruit aromas as well as some notes of lime zest and white flowers. The attack is sharp and juicy presenting citrus aromas with iodised notes. A balance and salinity that ends on a mouth-watering finish.
Chardonnay 2023: £33
Rich aromas of pineapple, lemon and mango aromas. Refined, fullbodied, slightly mineral, with a structured body, good intensity and length.
Chablis 2020: £45
Pale yellow colour. Aromas of fresh, with white flowers. On the palate - nice balance between freshness and roundness, aromas of white flowers and citrus, mineral finish.

Rosé (glass 175 ml)

Pays d'oc "les granges" rosé 2023: £7.5
Pale pink colour. Light and floral nose with fruity notes. Frank attack and beautiful obstinacy in the mouth.

Red (bottle)

Merlot 2022: £31
Notes of black fruit, blackberries and blackcurrant. Creamy attack with notes of black fruit and zan, silky tannins.
Syrah, celliers de tho 2022: £30
Brilliant with garnet hues and real depth - fruit intensive with blackcurrant aromas, spicy notes - in mouth, mellow entry, meaty and fat, long finish, really smooth tannins.
Bordeaux supérieur rouge 2018: £33
A nice strawberry red colour, deep and dense. Fresh nose with some cherry and toffee aromas. After a frank attack on the palate, this wine is well balanced between fresh red fruits aromas and a fine tannic structure. A woody and slightly mentholated finish.
Pinot noir 2023: £33
Aromas of flowers, blueberry, flint and leather. Harmonious and rich in the mouth, supple tannins, structured body, long persistence.
Malbec gaillards 2022: £33
The character is marked every year by a hint of liquorice with a floral note of violets. An easy-drinking but well-constructed wine with a marked freshness and a bittersweet finish.
Pinot noir burgundy 2021-23: £45
Ruby colour is crystal clear. The nose is fruity (raspberry, blackcurrant). In the mouth, the attack is fond supported by silky tannins.

Dessert wine (glass 125 ml)

Sauternes 2012: £12
Beautiful, intense gold. Delicate, floral and tangy nose. Great fullness on the palate with notes of white fruits (peach, pear) and candied apricots. Beautiful ensemble, nervous and racy, a pretty promise of the vintage.

Beers

La blonde légère artisanal french beer 33cl 6%: £6
La choublonette ambrée 7%: £6
Peroni pint: £7
Peroni half pint: £3.5

Cocktails - glass

Spiced mojio: £8.95
Bacardi spiced, lime wedges, mint leaves, sugar, soda water
Let's bramble: £8.95
Bombay bramble, ginger beer, black berries
Classic gin & tonic: £8.95
Bombay sapphire, tonic, lemon

Spirits (25 ml)

Bombay saphire: £6.5
Grey goose: £6.5
Smirnoff vodka: £4.5
Jack daniels tennessee whiskey: £4.5
Alberfeldy 12 years old: £6.5
Courvoisier cognac: £6.5
Araq: £6.5

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