Velvet Sparrow

Starters/Small Plates

• Soup of the Day (VE)(GFO)£6.95

  Chefs freshly prepared soup of the day served with sourdough bread and butter

• Mozzarella Fritti (V)£6.95

  Breaded sticks of mozzarella cheese served with a tomato salsa dip

• Salt & Chilli Chicken£7.45

  Tossed with peppers and red onion in a salt & chilli seasoning with sweet chilli dip

• Salt & Chilli Cauliflower (VE)£7.45

  Tossed with peppers and red onion in a salt & chilli seasoning with sweet chilli dip

• Bruschetta Caprese (VEO)(GFO)£7.95

  Toasted Italian bread topped with plum tomatoes, mozzarella and basil, served warm with dressed leaves & balsamic reduction

• Haggis Bon Bons£6.95

  Deep fried breaded haggis bon bons served with a whisky cream and dressed leaves

• Veg Samosa (V)£7.95

  Deep fried pastry parcel filled with mixed veg & spices, served with a tomato and onion salad & coriander chutney

• Mussels & Garlic Bread (GFO)£7.95

  Steamed Scottish mussels served in a white wine garlic cream or spicy tomato sauce, served with garlic bread

• Prawn & Chorizo Spezzatino (GFO)£8.95

  Tiger prawns and roasted red peppers in a chorizo sugo served with garlic dipping bread

• Polpette Al Forno£7.45

  Meatballs baked in a rich Napoli sauce served with Parmesan and garlic bread

• Vegan Polpette Al Forno (VE)£7.45

  Vegan meatballs baked in a rich Napoli sauce served with Parmesan and garlic bread

To Share

• Olives (VE)(GF)£4.95

• Bread & Olives (VE)(GFO)£7.45

  Marinated olives in garlic, peppers and lemon

• Nachos (V)£9.45

  Homemade nachos with Cajun cheese sauce, Pico de Gallo, guacamole, sour cream and mango jalapeno sauce

• Chips & Dips (V)£6.95

  Homemade tortillas with guacamole, sour cream and salsa

• Mezze Plate (VEO)(GFO)£11.95

  Ideal for sharing, red pepper hummus, marinated olives, pickled veg, dolmades, falafel, kimchi, marinated grilled vegetables & toasted pitta breads

Mains

• Chicken Supreme (GF)£16.95

  Pan roasted chicken supreme with mashed potato,, grilled asparagus, and a rosemary roasting jus

• Pork Belly (GF)£16.95

  Slow cooked British pork belly, served on a bed of buttered kale, root veg gratin and a rich cider sauce

• Smoked Haddock Risotto (GF)£14.95

  Fresh smoked haddock and leek in a creamy arborio rice with hints of white wine, finished with crispy leek & fresh grated parmesan

• Fish & Chips£16.50

  Beer battered fresh haddock fillet, served with fries, tartare sauce and, mushy peas

• Cauliflower & Chickpea Laksa (VE)(GF)£12.95

  Roasted cauliflower & chickpeas in a warming coconut curry, served with pilau rice and finished with red chilli & pickled ginger (add pork/chicken/prawns for £3)

• Seafood Linguine (GFO)£15.95

  King prawn, mussels and haddock in a white wine, garlic, and chilli butter sauce

• Linguine Polpette (VEO)£14.95

  Linguine pasta topped with minced beef meatball in a rich Napoli sauce served with parmesan

• Linguine Arrabbiata (VE)(GFO)£10.95

  Linguine pasta tossed in a rich Napoli sauce, with chilli oil and fresh chillies (add chicken/prawns for £3)

• Flat Iron Steak (GFO)£23.50

  An 8oz flat iron steak, grilled to order, served with creamy haggis mash, roasted beetroot & red wine jus (peppercorn sauce & chips substitute)

• Caesar Salad£12.50

  Cos lettuce tossed in a Caesar dressing topped with croutons and parmesan (add chicken/prawns for £3)

• Baked Aubergine (VE)(GF)£14.95

  Marinated aubergine baked in a rich tomato sauce on a bed of smooth polenta and finished with a rocket salad & balsamic reduction

Burgers

All our burgers are served with fries. Gluten free and vegan buns available.

• Velvet Sparrow Burger (GFO)£15.95

  Chargrilled beef patty topped with smoked streaky bacon, mature cheddar, lettuce, tomato, gherkin, burger sauce and onion ring, served with pepper sauce on the side

• Bacon Cheeseburger (GFO)£13.95

  Beef patty topped with streaky bacon, cheese, salad, and burger sauce

• Fajita Chicken Burger (GFO)£14.95

  Chargrilled fajita chicken breast with gem lettuce, corn tortilla, guacamole, salsa, bbq sauce and sour cream

• Chargrilled Chicken Burger (GFO)£13.95

  Chargrilled chicken breast topped with salad and mayo

• Falafel Burger (VE)(GFO)£13.95

  Falafel patty topped with red cabbage, salad and vegan tzatziki sauce

• Caesar Burger £14.95

  Chargrilled chicken with romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, and garlic crouton

• BBQ Chicken Burger (GFO)£14.95

  Chargrilled chicken breast topped with streaky bacon, salad, slaw and bbq sauce

• Korean Beef Burger (GFO)£15.95

  Homemade beef patty, cooked fresh topped with kimchi, smoked cheddar and sriracha aioli

Sides

• Fries (VE)(GF)£3.95

• Truffle Fries (V)(GF)£4.50

• Salt & Chilli Fries (VE)(GF)£3.95

• Cajun Fries (VE)(GF)£3.95

• Garlic Bread (VEO)(GFO)£2.95

• Garlic Bread & Cheese (VEO)(GFO)£3.50

• Caesar Salad£3.95

• Root Veg Gratin (V)(GF)£4.75

• Coleslaw (V)(GF)£2.00

• Grilled Asparagus (VE)(GF)£4.75

• Side Salad (VE)(GF)£3.50

• Mashed Potato (V)(GF)£3.95