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
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.
£9
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
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
Mast 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
Hummus
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
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)
Persian Lamb Shank
Fall-off-the-bone lamb shank, marinated in a fragrant blend of traditional Persian flavours to perfection. Served with its own gravy & fragrant fresh Persian herb infused Chello rice.
£28
Zereshk Polow (Barberry & Chicken Rice)
Fragrant saffron Chello rice garnished with sliced almonds, pistachios, tart wild barberries (zereshk), & zesty seville orange. Lightly fried in saffron oil and served with tender slow-cooked chicken on the bone and a pot of rich 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
Beyond Saffron Bowl
A vibrant vegan bowl starring a succulent Beyond-Meat patty, aromatic saffron Chello rice, crisp salad, thin Persian flatbread, and a medley of chopped vegetables. Finished with house-made vegan sauce for a nourishing, flavour-packed experience.
£18
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 handout mixed vegetables as a bed to your skewer, alongside seasoned chopped onions and other small garnishes.
Joojeh
Juicy & tender chicken fillet cubes marinated in saffron and lemon.
£22
Joojeh Torsh
Juicy & tender chicken fillet cubes
marinated with pomegranate molasses, roasted walnuts, and wild mountain herbs.
£26
Momtaz
A delicious duo of skewers featuring juicy
minced lamb and tender chicken fillets.
£27
Bakhtiari
A mixed grill of tender lamb cubes and succulent chicken fillets, marinated with saffron & traditional flavoured, grilled to smoky perfection.
£24
Chenjeh
Juicy & tender lamb fillet cubes marinated in saffron and lemon.
£26
Chenjeh Torsh
Juicy & tender diced lamb fillet
marinated with pomegranate molasses, roasted walnuts, and wild mountain herbs.
£29
Soltani
A royal combination of one skewer of tender lamb fillet & one skewer of juicy minced lamb.
£29
Koobideh
Classic Persian minced lamb and beef kebab flavoured & seasoned with onions, flame grilled to juicy perfection.
£19
Mixed grill for 1
1 skewers of Juicy & tender minced lamb
1 skewer of Juicy & tender lamb and
chicken fillets.
£28
Mixed grill for 2
2 skewers of Juicy & tender minced lamb
1 skewer of mixed juicy & tender lamb and
chicken fillets.
£39
Large Mixed grill for 2
2 skewers of Juicy & tender minced lamb
1 skewer of juicy & tender lamb fillets
1 skewer of juicy & tender chicken fillets.
£54
Pan-grilled Salmon
Fresh fillets grilled in a cast iron pan, delivering a perfect and delicate flavour. Traditional saffron, lemon, garlic, seville orange and other secret spices with our special seafood sauce to top the fish.
Served with a fragrant fresh Persian herbs infused Chello rice and a medley of steamed vegetables.
£27
Pan-grilled Seabass
Fresh fillets grilled in a cast iron pan, delivering a perfect and delicate flavour. Traditional saffron, lemon, garlic, seville orange and other secret spices with our special seafood sauce to top the fish.
Served with a fragrant fresh Persian herbs infused Chello rice and a medley of steamed vegetables.
£27