Fora Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Fora Restaurant, located in the heart of London, is a culinary journey through the rich flavors of traditional Turkish cuisine. Known for its cozy atmosphere and attentive service, Fora captivates diners with generous portions and inviting dishes. Highlights include the spicy chicken wings and baba ganoush, which have garnered rave reviews for their robust flavors and quality. The lamb shank is particularly praised for its tender meat and savory accompaniments, while the mixed grill showcases a delightful variety of juicy meats, perfectly spiced and cooked to perfection.
Diners consistently commend the restaurant’s ability to deliver a warm, welcoming vibe, making it ideal for family gatherings or casual dining. Whether indulging in sumptuous meatballs or enjoying the calamari as a starter, each dish reflects a commitment to flavor and satisfaction that ensures repeat visits.
ALLERGY WARNINGS
V - VEGETARIAN
VG - VEGAN
VGO - VEGAN OPTIONAL
G - CONTAINS GLUTEN
D - CONTAINS DAIRY
DFO - DAIRY FREE OPTIONAL
S - CONTAINS SESAME
N - CONTAINS NUTS
OLIVES (VG)
Marinated olives w/ herbs and garlic.
CACIK (V-D)
Yoghurt w/ chopped cucumbers and fresh herbs and hint of garlic.
HUMMUS (S-VG)
Pureed chickpeas w/ tahini, lemon juice, garlic and oil dressing.
TABBOULEH (VG-G)
Crushed wheat w/ chopped tomatoes, onion, mint and parsley salad.
PATLICAN SOSLU (VG)
Cooked and chopped aubergine, peppers, tomatoes and garlic.
BABA GANOUSH (VG)
Caviar of smoked aubergine, red peppers and lemon juice.
STUFFED VINE LEAVES (N-VG)
Stuffed vine leaves w/ rice, onion, pine kernels, dried blackcurrant and cinnamon.
Cold Starters
HOT STARTERS
SOUP OF THE DAY
Please ask your waiter.
SPICY CHICKEN WINGS (D)
Grilled marinated spicy chicken wings.
MITITE KOFTE
Grilled minced lamb patties mixed w/ red peppers and served w/ onion salad.
FALAFEL (VG-S)
Broad beans, chickpeas and vegetable fritters served w/ hummus.
FRIED GOATS CHEESE (V-G-D)
Goat cheese covered in egg and breadcrumbs and fried. Served w/ orange marmalade.
GARLIC MUSHROOM (V-D)
Pan fried mushrooms, garlic and grilled w/ goat’s cheese.
WHITEBAIT (G-D)
Whitebait served w/ tartare sauce and garnish.
GRILLED SPICY SAUSAGE
Grilled spicy Turkish sausage on skewer.
LAMB LIVER (D-G-DFO)
Lambs liver cooked in butter with herbs, served with onion salad.
SPINACH AND FETA BOREK (V-D-G)
Filo pastry parcels filled w/ spinach and feta cheese.
HALLOUMI CHEESE (V-D)
Grilled Cyprus cheese served w/ garnish.
KALAMAR (G-D)
Marinated squid, served w/ tartare sauce.
HUMMUS KAVURMA (N-S-D)
Diced lamb fillet w/ pine kernels on a bed of hummus.
KING PRAWNS (D-DFO)
Sauteed king prawns w/ mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic w/ cream.
MIXED HOT MEZE STARTER
PER PERSON (MIN TWO PEOPLE). GRILLED SPICY SAUSAGE, HALLOUMI CHEESE, KING PRAWNS, KALAMAR, SPINACH & FETA BOREK, HUMMUS KAVURMA
MIXED HOT & COLD MEZE STARTER
PER PERSON (MIN TWO PEOPLE). GRILLED SPICY SAUSAGE, HALLOUMI CHEESE, TABBOULEH, PATLICAN SOSLU, CACIK, FALAFEL, SPINACH & FETA BOREK, HUMMUS
MIXED HOT & COLD MEZE STARTER
CASSEROLES & HOUSE SPECIALS
CHICKEN GUVECH (D-DFO)
Diced chicken breast cooked w/ tomatoes, mushrooms, peppers and onions, served w/ rice.
MEAT MOUSSAKA (D-G)
Baked layers of aubergine, potatoes, onions, carrots, peppers and mincedlamb, topped w/ bechamel sauce and cheese, served w/ rice.
LAMB GUVECH (D-DFO)
Diced lamb cooked w/ tomatoes, onions, mushrooms and peppers, served w/ rice.
ALI NAZIK (D)
Sauteed tender spiced pieces of lamb over a velvety smoked aubergine pureew/ gourmet yoghurt and a hint of garlic served w/ rice.
INCIK (LAMB SHANK) (D)
Lamb shank slow cooked in the oven w/ rich tomato sauce and vegetables,served w/ mashed potato.
CHICKEN OR SALMON PASTA (D-G)
Penne pasta w/ chicken or salmon and mushroom in creamy sauce w/ fresh herbs and spices.
CHICKEN ON SKEWER (D)
Marinated cubes of chicken grilled on skewer, served w/ rice and vegetables.
APRICOT CHICKEN (D)
Grilled chicken breast w/ sweet chilli apricot sauce, served w/ rice and vegetables.
SPICY CHICKEN KOFTE (G-D-DFO)
Seasoned and grilled spicy minced chicken patties, served w/ rice and vegetables.
ADANA KOFTE (D-DFO)
Marinated fine cuts of minced lamb, mixed w/ fresh herbs and grilledon skewer, slightly spicy, served w/ rice and vegetables.
EZMELI KEBAB (D-G-DFO)
Adana kofte on a bed of lavash bread and chopped grilled tomoatoes and peppers.
MIXED SHISH (D)
Marinated cubes of chicken and lamb grilled on skewer, served w/ rice and vegetables.
LAMB CUTLETS (D)
Grilled lamb cutlets, served w/ rice and vegetables.
LAMB ON SKEWER (D)
Marinated cubes of lamb grilled on skewer, served w/ rice and vegetables.
CENTIK SPECIAL (D)
Delicious Ottoman dish. Grilled cubes of lamb, chicken and kofte on a nest ofmatchstick cut potatoes, topped w/ tomato and yoghurt sauce w/ a hint of garlic.Garnished w/ grilled tomatoes and peppers.
SPECIAL MIXED GRILL (D)
Selection of lamb kofte, marinated chicken and lamb on a skewer, lamb cutlet,served w/ rice and vegetables.
SPICY CHICKEN WINGS (D)
Char-grilled chicken wings, served w/ rice and vegetables.
HOUSE SPECIAL (CHICKEN OR LAMB KOFTE) (D-G)
Grilled chicken cubes or lamb kofte on a bed of bread, served w/fresh tomato sauce, creamy yoghurt and butter.
CHAR-GRILLS
FISH AND SEA FOOD
SEA BASS (D-DFO) (1 FILLET)
2 FILLETS 20.9. Grilled sea bass, served w/ pureed potatoes and vegetables.
SALMON KEBAB (D-DFO)
Marinated cubes of salmon fillet, skewered w/ vegetables, grilled and served w/ saladand new potatoes.
KING PRAWN CASSEROLE (D-DFO)
Prawns cooked w/ garlic, mushrooms, mixed peppers, onions, tomatoes,cream and white wine, served w/ rice.
GRILLED KING PRAWN (D-DFO)
King prawns, skewered w/ peppers and red onions served w/ rice and salad.
MONKFISH KEBAB (D-DFO)
Marinated cubes of monkfish, skewered w/ peppers, red onions, served w/ rice and salad.
GRILLED MIXED SEA FOOD (D-DFO)
Monkfish, salmon, king prawns, peppers and red onion onskewer, served w/ salad and new potatoes.
KALAMAR (D-G)
Marinated and battered squid, served w/ tartare sauce and salad.
VEGETARIAN MOUSSAKA (V-D-G)
Oven baked layers of vegetables topped w/ bechamel sauce and cheese served w/ rice.
SEBZE GUVECH (V-D-DFO-VGO)
Potatoes, aubergines, peppers, green beans, courgettes, tomatoes,and mushrooms cooked in tomato sauce served w/ rice.
FALAFEL (VG-S)
Broad beans, chickpeas and vegetable fritters, served w/ hummus and salad.
HALLOUMI KEBAB (V-D)
Grilled halloumi cheese skewered w/ onions and peppers, served w/ salad and rice.
VEGETARIAN KEBAB (V-D-DFO-VGO)
Grilled courgettes, mixed peppers, shallot onions, tomato,aubergine and mushrooms served w/ salad and rice.
VEGETARIAN PASTA (V-D-G)
Courgettes, peppers, tomatoes, onion in tomato sauce.
VEGETARIAN AND PASTA
SALADS & SIDE DISHES
COBAN SALAD (VG)
Tomatoes, cucumber, parsley and red onion mixed w/ olive oil and lemon juice.
FETA CHEESE SALAD (V-D)
TOMATO AND ONION SALAD (VG)
CHIPS
RICE (V-D)
MASHED POTATO (V-D)
POTATOES (V-D-VGO)
Pan fried new potatoes w/ choice of garlic mayonnaise or spicy tomatoes.
PLAIN YOGHURT (V-D)
CHOICE OF A STARTER
SOUP OF THE DAY, HUMMUS, TABBOULEH, CACIK, PATLICAN SOSLU, SPINACH AND FETA BOREK
CHOICE OF A MAIN COURSE
MOUSSAKA (MEAT OR VEG), CHICKEN ON SKEWER, ADANA KOFTE, LAMB GUVECH, HALLOUMI KEBAB, SPICY CHICKEN KOFTE, CHICKEN GUVECH
CITY MENU - 19.9 PER PERSON (2 Courses - Max 8 people) — Not available after 5pm on Saturdays —
OTTOMAN FEAST 32.9 PER PERSON (3 Courses & Min 2 people)
MIXED MEZE STARTER
STUFFED VINE LEAVES, TABBOULEH, HUMMUS, BABA GANOUSH, CACIK, FALAFEL, SPINACH AND FETA BOREK
CHOICE OF MAIN COURSES
SPECIAL MIXED GRILL, SEA BASS, LAMB ON SKEWER, CHICKEN ON SKEWER, INCIK, SALMON KEBAB
DESSERT
ASSORTED DESSERT PLATTER AND TEA OR COFFEE
COLD AND HOT STARTERS TO SHARE
HUMMUS, TABBOULEH, PATLICAN SOSLU, SPICY CHICKEN WINGS, SPINACH AND FETA BOREK, KALAMAR
CHOICE OF MAIN COURSES
MIXED SHISH, CENTIK SPECIAL, CHICKEN ON SKEWER, SEA BASS, INCIK (LAMB SHANK), CHICKEN OR SALMON PASTA, MEAT MOUSAKKA, VEGETARIAN MOUSAKKA, SEBZE GUVECH
FIRST MENU 25.95
SECOND MENU 34.95
A GLASS OF PROSECCO OR A GLASS OF SOFT DRINK ON ARRIVAL
COLD AND HOT STARTERS TO SHARE
HUMMUS KAVURMA, TABBOULEH, PATLICAN SOSLU, CACIK, SPINACH AND FETA BOREK, FALAFEL, SPICY CHICKEN WINGS
CHOICE OF MAIN COURSES
SPECIAL MIXED GRILL, LAMB ON SKEWER, CHICKEN ON SKEWER, SALMON KEBAB, ADANA KOFTE, SPICY CHICKEN KOFTE, MEAT MOUSAKKA, VEGETARIAN MOUSAKKA, GRILLED KING PRAWN, KING PRAWN CASSEROLE
ASSORTED DESSERT PLATTER
A SELECTION OF OUR FAVOURITE DESSERTS SERVED W/ TEA OR COFFEE.
A GLASS OF CHAMPAGNE OR A GLASS OF SOFT DRINK ON ARRIVAL
COLD AND HOT STARTERS TO SHARE
PATLICAN SOSLU, STUFFED VINE LEAVES, CACIK, TABBOULEH, HUMMUS KAVURMA, HALLOUMI CHEESE, GRILLED SPICY SAUSAGE, KING PRWANS
CHOICE OF MAIN COURSES
SPECIAL MIXED GRILL, LAMB ON SKEWER, CHICKEN ON SKEWER, ADANA KOFTE, CENTIK SPECIAL, LAMB CUTLETS, GRILLED MIXED SEA FOOD, MONKFISH KEBAB, HALLOUMI KEBAB
AN ALCOHOLIC DIGESTIF OF YOUR CHOICE
PORT, BRANDY, AMARETTO OR BAILEYS
ASSORTED DESSERT PLAT TER
A SELECTION OF OUR FAVOURITE DESSERTSSERVED W/ TEA OR COFFEE
THIRD MENU 43.95
DESSERTS
BAKLAVA (N)
Layers of filo pastry filled with pistachio in syrup. Served with vanilla ice cream.
ICE CREAM & SORBETS
Vanilla, pistachio, chocolate, raspberry ripple, raspberry sorbet, lemon sorbet (May contain nuts).
OTTOMAN KADAYIF (N)
Shredded pastry w/ cream filling, pistachio and syrup.
TIRAMISU
Ladyfinger cookies, espresso, mascarpone cheese, cream, sugar,cacao powder w/ Amaretto liqueur.
CHOCOLATE FONDANT
Served with vanilla ice cream.
APPLE TART
Served with vanilla ice cream.
CHOCOLATE PYRAMIDS (N)
Hand-made dark chocolate and nut pyramids served with pistachio ice cream.
KAZANDIBI (N)
Upside down milk pudding w/ a caramelised top w/ cinnamon powder with orwithout hazelnut.
ASSORTED DESSERT PLATTER (N)
A selection of Sultan’s favourite.
MUSCAT
MUSCAT BOTTLE
DESSERT WINE (125ml)
TEA
ENGLISH BREAKFAST
EARL GREY
CAMOMILE
FRESH MINT LEAVES
APPLE TEA
PEPPERMINT TEA
GREEN TEA
ESPRESSO
DOUBLE ESPRESSO
AMERICANO
TURKISH COFFEE
CAPPUCCINO
FLAT WHITE
CAFE LATTE
MACCHIATO
COFFEE
LIQUEUR COFFEE
BAILEYS COFFEE
COINTREAU COFFEE
IRISH COFFEE
BRANDY COFFEE
DELOUR NAPOLEON, BRANDY
MARTELL COGNAC
REMY MARTIN
CALVADOS
COURVOISIER VS
HENNESSEY XO
DIGESTIFS - BRANDY 25ml
DIGESTIFS - PORT & SHERRY
GRAHAMS LBV
DOWS
ARCHERS
BAILEYS
KAHLUA
DISARONNO AMARETTO
FRANGELICO
TIA MARIA
SAMBUCA
GRAPPA PAGANINI
COINTREAU
GRAND MARNIER
LIMONCELLO
KUMMEL
MALIBU
DRAMBUIE
DIGESTIFS - LIQUEURS 50ml
WHISK(E)Y & BOURBON 25ml
Bells 38%
Jack Daniel’s Whisky 40%
Johnnie Walker Red Label 40%
Johnnie Walker Black Label 40%
Jameson 40%
Chivas Regal 40%
Glenlivet 40%
Jim Beam 40%
J&B 40%
Glenfiddich 40%
Glenmorangie 40%
Yamazaki 40%
Famous Grouse 40%
Williams 37.5%
Tanqueray 43.1%
Hendrick’s 41.4%
Bombay Sapphire 40%
Gordon’s Gin 37.5%
GIN 25ml
VODKA 25ml
Russian Standard 40%
Absolut 40%
Absolut Citron 40%
Smirnoff Vodka 37.5%
Ciroc 40%
Grey Goose 40%
Ketel One 40%
Raki 25ml 45%
Raki 35cl Bottle 45%
Raki 70cl Bottle 45%
TURKISH RAKI
RUM 25ml
Bacardi Rum 37.5%
Rum Captain Morgan 40%
Rum Havana Club White 40%
Rum Havana Club Dark 40%
Tequila Sierra 38%
Tequila Olmeca 40%
Tio Pepe, Fino 15%
Harvey’s Bristol Cream 17.5%
Graham LBV 20%
Dows 20%
PORT & SHERRY 25ml
APERITIFS 50ml
Martini Dry 15%
Martini Rosso 15%
Campari 15%
Pimm’s No.1 25%
Martini Blanco 25%
Jug of Pimm’s No.1 25%
Efes Pilsen 5%
Efes Pilsen Draft 5%
Guinness 4.1%
Corona 4.5%
Peroni 12 Pint 5.1%
Peroni 1 Pint 5.1%
Cider
LAGER
BRANDY 25ml
Delour Napoleon, Brandy 36%
Martell Cognac 40%
Remy Martin 40%
Calvados 45%
Courvoisier VS 40%
Hennessy XO 40%
Archers 40%
Baileys 40%
Kahlua 25%
Disaronno Amaretto 28%
Jagermeister 35%
Frangelico 40%
Tia Maria 40%
Sambuca 20%
Grappa Paganini 40%
Cointreau 40%
Grand Marnier 28%
Limoncello 28%
Kummel 20%
Southern Comfort 35%
Malibu 38%
Drambuie 20%
Averna, Amaro 29%
LIQUEURS 25ml
SOFT DRINKS & JUICES
Juice
(Apple, Pineapple, Orange, Cranberry, Tomato)
Soda Water
Coke, Diet Coke
Lemonade
Fanta Orange
Ginger Ale
Tonic Water / Slimline Tonic Water
Schweppes Bitter Lemon
Still, Sparkling Water (Small Bottle)
Still, Sparkling Water (Bottle)
Imperativo, Prosecco Extra Dry, Italy
125ml glass for 6.95. Fine bubbles and delicately fruity aromas: the palate is crisp and lively.
Castellblanc, Brut Rose Cava, Spain
Bramble and blackcurrant fruit followed by a hint of baked bread.
Greyfriars, Cuvee Brut England
125ml glass for 9.95. A classic blend of the three Champagne varieties, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, grown in Surrey. Dry, elegant with a refreshing palate and fine mousse.
Bouche Pere et Fils, Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature Champagne, France
A rich and structured champagne with aromas of crisp apples and ripe pear on the palate.
Moet & Chandon, Brut Imperial Champagne, France
A well known blend of older reserves with young wines to ensure a consistency of this flowery aroma and warm biscuit hints.
Laurent-Perrier, Cuvee Rose Brut Champagne, France
The briefest liaison with grape skins tantalisingly leaves this delicate colour yet exudes a floral fragrance evolving soft red berry richness.
Champagne & Sparkling Wine (Bottle)
Rose Wine (Bottle)
Kavaklidere, Egeo Rose Turkey
175 ml glass for 5.85, 250ml glass for 7.25. Crisp with peach and strawberry aromas. A blend of Calkarasi, Syrah and Geenache.
Marchesi Ervani, Pinot Grigio Rosat Pavia, Italy
175 ml glass for 6.25, 250ml glass for 7.95.Pinky colour with copper highlights and a bouquet of wild flowers and vanilla. Delicate Strawberry fruit.
Lavender Hill, White Zinfandel California, USA
Medium-dry, rather than the usual medium-sweet versions available, shows plenty of watermelon, strawberry and redcurrant fruit.
Kavaklidere, Cankaya Turkey
175ml glass for 5.35, 250ml glass for 6.95. A dry, light, elegant wine with delicious, ripe fruit from a blend of four local grapes.
Sevilen, ‘Nativus’ Narince Tokat, Turkey
Lemon and green apple flavours, backed by ripe peach and apricot notes.
Castillo de Mureva, Organic Verdejo Spain
175ml glass for 4.95, 250ml glass for 6.75. This organic Verdejo rich smooth body with balanced acidity and hints of fennel, herbs, citrus fruits, melon and peach.
Los Romeros, Sauvignon Blanc Central Valley, Chile
175ml glass for 5.35, 250ml glass for 6.95. Fragrant aromas of lemon and goose berries with a zesty finish.
Bespoke, Chenin Blanc Western Cape, South Africa
Lively fruit-led, with a typical richness to the palate.
Marchesini, Pinot Grigio Pavia, Italy
175ml glass for 6.25, 250ml glass for 7.95. Lovely buttery, crisp and dry style with typical pear fruit from this area of central-northern Italy in the southern section of Lombardy.
La Campagne, Viognier Languedoc, France
Dry with all the classic characteristics of the Viognier grape, exhibiting peaches, dried apricots and floral aromas.
Drifting, Chardonnay Lodi, USA
Tropical fruit and green apple, backed by a note of toasted oak spice.
Ca’ Bianca, Gavi Italy
White flower and green fruit aromas, with a touch of honey and refreshing minerality on the palate.
Dashwood, Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough New Zealand
Brimming with zesty grapefruit, lime, pear and passion fruit married well with a grassy herbaceousness.
Bay of Fires, Riesling Tasmania, Australia
Flaunts a bouquet of fresh lime coupled with subtle hints of musk: the juicy, vibrant palate shows luscious citrus and a crisp mineral acidity.
Chablis, Paul Deloux France
Flowery, lively, fresh and mouth-watering with a crisp fruity palate and that flinty backbone only found in true Chablis.
Sancerre, Domaine des Chaintres, Joseph Mellot France
Aromatic floral aromas of white blossom and grapefruit on the nose: the palate is refreshing and dry.
White Wine (Bottle)
Red Wine Bottle
Kavaklidere, Yakut Turkey
175ml glass for 5.35, 250ml glass for 6.95. Soft, spicy wine, easy to drink, from a blend of four local grapes.
Sevilen, ‘Nativus’ Okuzgozu-Bogazkere Denizli, Turkey
Raspberry, blackberry, cherry and mint flavours sit alongside notes of liquorice and black pepper spice.
Kavaklidere, Egeo Syrah Turkey
Vivid and bright red. Good balance of acidity and tannins and moderate body and retains a light spice and fruit fragrance.
Castillo de Mureva, Organic Tempranillo Spain
175ml glass for 4.95, 250ml glass for 6.75. This organic Tempranillo is deep cherry red in colour with aromas o strawberries and fruits of the forest. This is a smooth, well-balanced with a long finish.
Monte Verde, Merlot Central Valley, Chile
A supple and intensely juicy style with intense flavours of ripe red berries and plums.
Solandia, Nero d’Avola Sicily, Italy
This wonderful indigenous grape produces Shiraz like flavours and spice with the extra bit of juicy fruit, liquorice and vanilla.
Nederburg ‘The Manor’, Cabernet Sauvignon Western Cape, South Africa
Shows an abundance of ripe berry and dark chocolate aromas with nuances of oak-spice.
Lunaris by Callia, Malbec San Juan, Argentina
175ml glass for 7.95, 250ml glass for 9.95. Enticing aromas of cherry, plum with a background of warming spice, with freshness to the finish.
Drifting, Old Vine Zinfandel Lodi, USA
Sweet cherry, blueberry and light plum aromas lift your senses and are completed with a black pepper spice and slight tobacco that end in a full and silky finish.
Caves Road, Cabernet-Merlot Margaret River, Australia
Mulberry fruit, bay leaf and notes of chocolate, black plum and violet.
Don Jacobo, Organic Rioja Ecologica Bodegas Corral, Spain
Made from organically-grown grapes - ripe cherry, plum and blackberry with notes of savoury, liquorice spice.
Waipara Hills, Pinot Noir Central Otago, New Zealand
Bramble fruit, cherry, spice and a hint of smoke on the nose: black cherry and plum on the palate supported by vanilla spice.
. Barolo, Torlasco Piemonte, Italy
This is a wine of exceptional harmony and richness, with spicy notes of cinnamon, pink vanilla and liquorice.
Chateau Boutisse, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Bordeaux, France
The nose shows sweet ripe fruit, spice, caramel and mocha: the palate has a velvety, good fresh finish.
Chateau Musar, Gaston Hochar Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
A big and ripe Bordeaux influenced style, full of spiced blackcurrant flavours, two years in oak adds power, complexity and richness.
Blason d’Issan, Margaux Bordeaux, France
Pronounced fragrant nose, pure Margaux, real quality and depth.