Chello Menu
Authentic yet modernised Persian cuisine
STARTERS & SIDES
A vast variety of traditional Persian starters and sides (and some other bits)
Koofteh
Two large aromatic lamb spheres blended with rice, split peas, prunes, Persian wild barberries, and mixed wild herbs. Served with flame-baked, fluffy 10” flatbread, finished with a drizzle of herbs and olive oil.
£12
Extra naan bread?
None
Yes please!
£3.50
Kashk Bademjan
Smoked aubergine paste with mixed herbs & drained sour milk sauce. Served with flame-baked, fluffy 10” flatbread, finished with a drizzle of herbs and olive oil. Nuts free option available
£9
Extra naan bread?
None
Yes please!
£3.50
Mashdi Bademjan
Smoked aubergine & roasted walnuts blended with pomegranate molasses & wild herbs. Served with flame-baked, fluffy 10” flatbread, finished with a drizzle of herbs and olive oil.
£9
Extra naan bread?
None
Yes please!
£3.50
Dolme
Tender vine leaves stuffed with a fragrant mixture of rice, split peas, and aromatic Persian herbs, gently cooked to perfection. Served with flame-baked, fluffy 10” flatbread, finished with a drizzle of herbs and olive oil.
£9
Mast Musir
A creamy yoghurt dip blended with Persian sweet wild garlic and a hint of fresh lemon. Refreshing and aromatic. Served with flame-baked, fluffy 10” flatbread, finished with a drizzle of herbs and olive oil.
£8
Extra naan bread?
None
Yes please!
£3.50Mast Khiar
Our special creamy yogurt blended with fresh cucumber & Persian herbs for a refreshing, cooling side. Served with flame-baked, fluffy 10” flatbread, finished with a drizzle of herbs and olive oil.
£7
Extra naan bread?
None
Yes please!
£3.50Hummus
Homemade creamy hummus blended with our own Persian saffron and subtle smoky, citrusy flavours. Served with flame-baked, fluffy 10” flatbread, finished with a drizzle of herbs and olive oil.
£7
Extra naan bread?
None
Yes please!
£3.50
Meygoo (Persian King Prawns)
King prawns marinated in saffron, extra virgin olive oil, lime, and garlic. Shallow fried, shell off but tails on. Served on our homemade bed of mixed wild herbs and creamy tomato sauce. Also served with flame-baked, fluffy 10” flatbread, finished with a drizzle of herbs and olive oil.
£15
Breaded King Prawns
Golden crispy premium panko crumbs coated king prawns served with our house dip.
£10
Squid Rings
Golden crispy panko-coated calamari served with our house dip.
£12
Chicken Tenders
Juicy chicken breast tenders coated in breadcrumbs - served with our house dip.
£9
Sambooseh
Your choice of 4x chicken or lamb samosas with fresh herbs & spices, wrapped in a golden pastry - served with our house dip.
Chicken
£10
Lamb
£10
Vegetable Sambooseh
Handmade samosas/spring rolls packed with fresh herbs, spices, & mixed vegetables - served with our house dip.
£8
Mozzarella Sticks
Melted mozzarella coated in a herb & garlic breadcrumb served with our house dip.
£7
Salad Fasl
A seasonal, fresh salad featuring a vibrant mix of herbs, leaves, olives, and creamy avocado, tossed in a homemade lime vinaigrette for a burst of bright, zesty flavor.
£12
Salad Shirazi
A traditional Persian side salad of fresh, finely diced cucumber, tomato, and onion, tossed with herbs and zesty fresh lemon juice.
£7
Grilled Olives (Zeytoon)
Marinated olives, grilled to perfection with smoky char marks, adding a rich smoky flavor.
£7
Handcut Chips
Handcut potato chips
£6
Sweet Potato Fries
Thin cut sweet potato
£8
Naan bread
Flame-baked, fluffy 10” flatbread, finished with a drizzle of herbs and olive oil.
£3.50
Mains
Our slow cooked meals and stews. All mains are served with our Chello rice and tahdig. (Steamed Persian rice with a crispy saffron layer on top)
Chello Shank
Fall-off-the-bone lamb shank, slow-cooked in a fragrant blend of sweet, citrus aromatics. Served with its own gravy and fresh herb and garlic infused Chello rice
£28
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Sabzi Polow (Mixed herb rice)
Chello (white rice with saffron tahsin)
Zereshk Polow (Barberry & Chicken Rice)
Soft and tender chicken leg slow-cooked in a fragrant blend of sweet, citrus aromatics alongside saffron rice garnished with chopped almonds, pistachios, tart wild barberries (zereshk), and zesty Seville orange. Served with its own gravy
£23
Vegan Zereshk Polow
Fragrant saffron-infused Chello rice garnished with sliced almonds, pistachios, tart wild barberries (zereshk), & zesty Seville orange. Lightly fried in saffron oil, served with a plant-based ‘chicken’ alternative and a pot of our rich vegan gravy.
£23
Fesenjoon (Pomegranate & walnut stew)
A rich and exotic Persian stew featuring slow-cooked chicken on the bone, simmered in a luscious sauce of pomegranate molasses and roasted walnuts. This sweet and tangy dish is bursting with deep, nutty flavors.
£22
Ghorme Sabzi (Mixed herb & lamb stew)
A hearty Persian stew of tender lamb cubes simmered with a fragrant mix of fresh fried herbs, kidney beans, & tangy dried limes. A rich and comforting classic, served with Chello rice.
£22
Adas Pollo
Our signature Chello rice, baked with lentils, served with dates, seville orange zest and cranberries Includes vegan and lamb option
With vegan "meat"balls
£22
Minced lamb in gravy
£23
Grills
All grills are served with our Chello rice and tahdig (steamed Persian rice with a crispy saffron layer on top). *This can be substituted All meat grills are also served with a layer of flatbread and freshly handcut mixed vegetables as a bed to your skewer, alongside seasoned chopped onions and other small garnishes.
Joojeh
Juicy and tender chicken fillet cubes marinated in saffron and lemon, served with Chello rice, Salad Shirazi, hand-cut mixed veg, and some flatbread
£22
Grill Accompaniment
'Chello' rice
Naan bread
Handcut Chips
Joojeh Torsh
Juicy & tender chicken fillet cubes marinated with pomegranate molasses, roasted walnuts, and wild mountain herbs. Gluten free option available
£26
Grill Accompaniment
'Chello' rice
Naan bread
Handcut Chips
Momtaz
A delicious duo of skewers featuring juicy minced lamb and tender chicken fillets. Gluten free option available
£27
Grill Accompaniment
'Chello' rice
Naan bread
Handcut Chips
Bakhtiari
A mixed grill of tender lamb cubes and succulent chicken fillets, marinated with saffron & traditional flavoured, grilled to smoky perfection. Gluten free option available
£24
Chenjeh
Tender, lamb fillet cubes marinated in saffron and lemon, served with Chello rice, Salad Shirazi, hand-cut mixed veg, and some flatbread
£26
Grill Accompaniment
'Chello' rice
Naan bread
Handcut Chips
Chenjeh Torsh
Juicy & tender diced lamb fillet marinated with pomegranate molasses, roasted walnuts, and wild mountain herbs. Gluten free option available
£29
Grill Accompaniment
'Chello' rice
Naan bread
Handcut Chips
Soltani
A royal combination of one skewer of tender lamb fillet & one skewer of juicy minced lamb. Gluten free option available
£29
Grill Accompaniment
'Chello' rice
Naan bread
Handcut Chips
Koobideh
Classic Persian minced lamb and beef kebab, flavoured with onions and secret seasoning, flame grilled to juicy perfection, served with Chello rice, Salad Shirazi, hand-cut mixed veg, and some flatbread
£19
Grill Accompaniment
'Chello' rice
Naan bread
Handcut Chips
Mixed grill for 1
One skewer of Koobideh, one mixed skewer of Chenjeh and Joojeh (lamb and chicken fillets), served with Chello rice, Salad Shirazi, hand-cut mixed veg, and some flatbread
£28
Grill Accompaniment
'Chello' rice
Naan bread
Handcut Chips
Small Mixed grill for 2
Two skewers of Koobideh (minced lamb and beef), one skewer of mixed Chenjeh and Joojeh (Lamb and chicken fillets). Served with two portions of Chello rice, Salad Shirazi, hand-cut veg, and some flatbread
£39
Grill Accompaniment
'Chello' rice
Naan bread
Handcut Chips
Regular Mixed grill for 2
Two skewers of Koobideh (minced lamb and beef), one skewer of Chenjeh (lamb fillets) and one skewer of Joojeh (chicken fillets). Served with two portions of Chello rice, Salad Shirazi, hand-cut veg, and some flatbread
£54
Grill Accompaniment
'Chello' rice
Naan bread
Handcut Chips
Pan-grilled Seabass
Fresh fillets of flaky, skin-on sea bass. Traditional saffron, lemon, garlic, Seville orange sauce, alongside other secret aromatics. Served with fresh herby Chello rice and a medley of hand-cut vegetables
£27
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Sabzi Polow (Mixed herb rice)
Chello (white rice with saffron tahsin)
Grilled Beyond Vegan
A vibrant bowl of crisp seasonal salad, a juicy Beyond-Meat patty, aromatic saffron Chello rice, wedge of naan bread, and a medley of chopped vegetables. Finished with our secret homemade vegan sauce
£22