The Romans laid much importance upon the joys of eating. Never before, or since, has greater effort beenexpended upon the palate, until now. Bacchanalia, London’s extravagant Greco-Roman restaurant, haslaunched a Feasting Menu, bringing the Roman tradition of feasting and banqueting back to the presentday.
Banquets were a feast for the senses, the aim was to enjoy the company of friends and family withextravagant fare, luxurious tableware and entertainment, all of which were to be enjoyed in a lavishlyadorned setting. The Bacchanalia Feasting Menu is bringing back the art of banqueting and convivial diningwith a Greco-Roman feasting menu, featuring four courses of sharing dishes for groups of seven or moreto enjoy.
Bacchanalia’s Feasting Menu, curated by Culinary Director AthinagorasKostakos, offers the best ofBacchanalia, taking groups on a journey of discovery, together. Starting with sharing small plates such asSea Bream Carpaccio with lemon and wild oregano dressing, avruga caviar and green apple and startersincluding Crocchette di Fromaggio with truffle mayonnaise and Charred Beetroots with walnut, almondpesto and Greek yogurt are served. Then, the main affair, the feasting dishes, Strip Loin Tagliata with greenpeppercorn sauce pickled onion, crunchy potato and Salt Crust Sea Bass with citrus dressing. Finally, the
feast concludes with desserts fit for the gods; the generous Bacchanalia Tiramisu which requires a heroicleader to smash the chocolate topping before sharing it amongst the table, and Raspberry Pavlova, withraspberry sorbet, balsamic spheres and vanilla cream.
The setting for a Roman feast should always be one of beauty. Historically, Roman dining rooms were themost important room in the home and, as such, always featured decorative fixtures, floor mosaics, wallpaintings and artworks. Accordingly, Bacchanalia provides the most spectacular dining room in London,guests are taken back to ancient Greece and Rome as they dine surrounded by historical artefacts, DamienHirst’s sculptures are suspended above the dining room and Gary Myatt’s floor-to-ceiling mural depicting‘Romans In Their Decadence’ provides a backdrop.
To add to the authenticity of the banqueting experience, guests will witness surprise entertainment onFridays and Saturdays, and for those who wish to enhance their Banquet the way Bacchus, Greek God ofwine, would, a sommelier will always be on hand to guide you through Bacchanalia’s unparalleled wine list,boasting over 650 references from ancient, old, and new world.
Summer gatherings at Bacchanalia will also be elevated with the enchanting spirits of the limited-editionHelios cocktails, honouring the Titan god of the sun, with Volcán Tequila capturing the fiery spirit of the sunand Belvedere Vodka embodying the warmth and clarity that only Helios can bestow.
The Feasting Menuat Bacchanalia is available now, advised for groups of seven or more, priced at£150 per person.
For further information please contact, bacchanalia@the-cast.co.uk.
